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Peterborough County is committed to supporting a strong, resilient local economy. To help us better understand and respond to the needs of our business community, the County will be conducting an annual Business Count Survey between May and August.
During this time, the County’s Business Count Team will seek to contact every business establish to gather basic information about the type and nature of business, the number of employees as well as growth challenges and opportunities.
This information collected helps to guide economic development initiatives and ensure County programs and services align with local business realities.
Your participation is essential—and your input makes a difference.
Between May and August, Peterborough County’s Business Count team will contact businesses across the county via in-person, telephone or email. The basic information collected includes:
Type and nature of business operations
Number of employees
Space occupied
Growth opportunities
Challenges impacting business success
How Will the Information Be Used?
Information collected through the Business Count will support a range of economic development activities, including:
Monitoring local economic trends
Creating and maintaining business directories
Analyzing and promoting key business sectors
Supporting tourism and investment attraction initiatives
Informing business attraction, expansion, and retention strategies
Forecasting future infrastructure and workforce requirements
By participating, businesses help shape the economic future of Peterborough County.
Contact from courteous, well‑trained County staff
Outreach by telephone, email, or in person
A brief set of questions requiring approximately 15 minutes to complete
Participation is straightforward, efficient, and designed to minimize disruption to your business operations. You can also complete an online survey.
What if I am too busy to answer questions when the business surveyors arrive?
The surveyors will be happy to reschedule an interview with you at a time and format that is more convenient for you, or you can complete the survey online. Take the Survey.
What if I have additional information to share that wasn’t asked in the survey?
We would be happy to arrange a more fulsome consultation with you at a time that is convenient for you and your business schedule. Contact the EcDev Team to schedule your personal consultation.
What if I operate a home-based business?
While surveyors will only be visiting commercial properties, we still want to learn about you and your business. Please complete the online survey to share your information, or simply give us a call. If there’s more you’d like to discuss, we’re happy to schedule a follow-up consultation.
Confidentiality and Data Protection
Data collected through the Business Count is retained by the County of Peterborough. Sensitive information is used internally for planning purposes and kept confidential. Any public reporting will be presented in aggregate form only, ensuring individual businesses cannot be identified.
The Business Count focuses on high‑level data only, including:
Business name and contact information
Type of business activity
Floor space occupied
Number of employees
Growth opportunities
Challenges impacting your business
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Contact Economic Development
Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
P: 705-743-0380
1-800-710-8586
ecdev@ptbocounty.ca
14 Hunter Street East,
Peterborough, ON
K9H 7R8
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