- STEELWORKS DESIGN MOVES TO A BRAND NEW FACILITY WITH A RE-FOCUSED BUSINESS STRUCTURE On July 3, 2018 Steelworks Design commences operations in their new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at 1961 Fisher Drive, Peterborough, Ontario. The larger and more high-tech facility provides space to consolidate and streamline all of their operations and GROW their business. Don Barnet, President & CTO of Steelworks Design said the move will improve their ... Read More
- CME – MANUFACTURING MATTERS CAMPAIGN Please visit the “Manufacturing Matters Campaign” page and support the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters by sharing the campaign with family and friends! Manufacturing Matters Campaign
- NEWCOMER EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITY SURVEY A few months ago we shared with you the Newcomer Employment Activity survey from Workforce Development Board in our newsletter and website. Thank you for participating! WDB has finalized the project and would like to share the report with KMA. Please click HERE to see the report.
- BILL 148 SURVEY Bill 148 has resulted in a significant number of changes to the Employment Standards Act and Labour Relations Act. The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce wants to hear how your business has chosen to react to these changes. The answers will inform our continued advocacy efforts on this issue This survey should take no more ... Read More
- UPCOMING GRANTS Canada Ontario Job Grant (COJD) COJG is a cost sharing program (worth up to $10,000), between employers and the government, to assist businesses that wish to give their employees enhanced training Availability: Open Visit their website Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) The program supports rural eastern Ontario communities to pursue the creation of a ... Read More
- NEWCOMER EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITY SURVEY Laridae is working with the Workforce Development Board (WDB) to conduct a study of Newcomer Employment Activity in our region. They are surveying local Employers to learn more about their views, concerns and needs with respect to recruiting and hiring newcomers to Canada. Please help WDB get an accurate picture of newcomer employment integration in our region, by ... Read More
- ONTARIO LAUNCHES NEW EXPORT BUSINESS PORTAL Ontario has launched a new export business portal that will enhance access to resources for exporters. The new Magnet Export Business Portal, the will help Ontario exporters to connect with the tools and content they need to succeed in international markets. The web portal will use highly intelligent, scalable, and leading technology to eliminate ... Read More
- CME WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING REPORT On October 25th, the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters released their Women In Manufacturing Summary Report. The report provides an overview of the current situation of women in Canadian industry and identifies key issues that need addressing to move forward. It also points out that manufacturing needs to attract the brightest & most creative minds, ... Read More
- TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AT FLEMING COLLEGE The PEAK Leadership Training Program will begin this fall on Wednesday, September 13th, at 1 pm (runs for half days every other week over a period of 10 months).
- Naturallia 2017 Forum Naturallia is a business match-making forum and a powerful tool for Small and Medium size Enterprises (SME) in facilitating local, regional, national and international business’s alliances of Canada’s key natural resource sectors.