Industry Insights

Located between Canada's national capital, Ottawa, and the country's largest business centre, Toronto, Peterborough County offers businesses the best of both worlds: access to major markets, customers, suppliers, and transportation networks.

Peterborough County is home to a diverse economy that continues to experience strong growth. More residents are choosing to relocate to the Kawarthas, visitor numbers continue to increase, and entrepreneurs are launching new businesses across the region. This growth is creating new opportunities for investment, business expansion, workforce attraction, and innovation.

The County's economy is anchored by three key sectors: agriculture, tourism, and small-scale manufacturing. Together, these industries drive economic activity and support a diverse business landscape that includes Main Street entrepreneurs, multi-generational family farms, innovative manufacturers, and multinational companies with longstanding operations in our communities.

A Strong Business Community

Long before "buying local" became a trend, businesses in Peterborough County were building strong local supply chains and partnerships. The region's economy is strengthened by a culture of collaboration, shared values, and mutual support. Businesses regularly work together, purchase from local suppliers, share expertise, and build relationships that contribute to long-term resilience and success.

Explore Opportunities with Industry Insights

If you are considering relocating, expanding, or investing in Peterborough County, the Industry Insights Tool can help you make informed business decisions.

Using this resource, you can:

• Analyze the competitive landscape within your industry.
• Benchmark your business against similar companies across Ontario.
• Identify local and regional competitors.
• Discover supplier locations and industry clusters.
• Gain valuable market data to support strategic planning and growth.

Whether you are evaluating a new location, exploring market opportunities, or looking for ways to strengthen your business, working with Peterborough County and its Industry Insights Tool will provide you with the tools and data to help you choose Peterborough County for your business.