The Local Advantage

WHERE BUSINESS FINDS BALANCE

Local Advantage Workshop Series to support Local Business

Peterborough County is committed to helping local businesses thrive. Through our Local Advantage Programming, we deliver targeted workshops and training opportunities designed to meet the real needs of local entrepreneurs and business owners.

Our goal is simple: empower businesses with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed. You've asked for marketing support-and we have listened. Our upcoming workshop focuses on foundational marketing skills to help you grow, sustain and elevate your business.

That's the power of the Local Advantage in Peterborough County.

The Local Advantage Business Series is coming back to Havelock-Belmont-Methuen.

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Peterborough County, affectionately known as The Kawarthas, is where professional ambition meets natural inspiration. This region isn't just a destination; it's a launchpad for forward-thinking businesses ready to grow, innovate and thrive.

Here, Nature is your business partner, offering a stunning a backdrop and a lifestyle that attracts talent, fosters creativity, and supports balance. But the advantages don't stop at the landscape. Through our Local Advantage programming, we intentionally design opportunities for success-delivering workshops, training, and resources tailored to the needs of our business community.

From marketing support to workforce development, we listen, we respond, and we deliver. That's the Local Advantage - a unique blend of natural assets and strategic support that makes Peterborough County the natural choice for business.

Explore the top 10 reasons why Peterborough County is the right place to build your future.

Strategic Location with Natural Appeal: Situated between Toronto and Ottawa, The Kawarthas offers the best of both worlds – strategic access to Canada’s top political and economic centres, in a setting that inspires creativity, without the high costs and congestion.
Talent Rooted in Nature, Ready for Tomorrow: The Kawarthas is cultivating talent at every level, with a strong focus on experiential learning, skills training and workforce development, from grade school, to trades school to PhD.
Innovation – Driven Education: Home to Trent University’s world-class research labs and Nobel-winning faculty, complemented by Fleming College’s industry-focused Centre for Applied Machine Intelligence and Integrated Technologies (CAMIIT), The Kawarthas is a hub for innovation and applied learning. Together, they develop the next generation of skilled, forward-thinking professionals.
A Connected Community: The region is well-served by major highways, a regional airport, a national historic waterway, and ongoing investment in broadband infrastructure. A future high-speed rail corridor will ensure businesses are connected to key markets.
A Region on the Rise: With a projected 41% population growth by 2024, driven by migration from the Greater Toronto Area, The Kawarthas is experiencing strong momentum, and it’s just getting started.
Diverse, Sustainable and Growing Economy: Rooted in agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism, The Kawarthas is diversifying through innovation and sustainability, making it fertile ground for both traditional and emerging industries.
Exceptional Work-Life Balance - Ranked among Canada’s 21 most active communities, the region offers the perfect mix of career opportunity and quality of life – with trails, lakes, arts, and culture at your doorstep.
Full-Service Business Support: Whether you’re launching a start-up or expanding an enterprise, The Kawarthas provides wraparound services and support systems tailored for business growth and success.
Global Recognition: Named one of the Top 52 Places to Visit in 2025, The Kawarthas is gaining worldwide attention as a vibrant, liveable and investable destination.
A Region Rich in Communities: With 8 unique townships and 2 First Nations, The Kawarthas offers a diversity, resilience, and deep community roots, an ideal foundation for long-term investment.