- Merit Precision Moulding Tim Barrie, the owner of Peterborough-based Merit Precision Moulding, opened his business here in 1992, since then it has grown – with 70 employees working in the 70,000 square foot facility.
- Pan Oston – CEDP Funding Recipient Pan Oston will benefit from the Collaborative Economic Development Projects program. The Northumberland CFDC is pleased to support this manufacturer with an investment of $100,000 that will be used to innovate and expand their business.
- CME Smart Green Fund Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters announced exciting changes to the SMART Green Program. CME has long been the leading voice in advocating for program updates. Learn about the new changes.
- Twenty20 Pilot Program Qualifying advanced manufacturers (including agri-food, clean-tech and other industrial SME’s) located in rural Eastern Ontario may be eligible to receive up to $20K to create a job with a base annual gross salary of approximately $60K.
- 2017 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards The Chamber is encouraging our business community to submit nominations. Self-nominations are encouraged, and are a great way to promote your business, celebrate your success and recognize the contributions of your team.
- Concierge Funding Portal Finding the right programs and resources to help grow your business is a common challenge faced by SMEs and entrepreneurs. The Concierge website makes it easy by connecting you to funding programs like loans, tax credits, government grants and other options.
- Eastern Ontario Development Program Supports Skills Training for Regional Manufacturers Peterborough Economic Development and the Kawartha Manufacturers’ Association are pleased to announce over $48,000 in training funds for manufacturing businesses in the region.
- New Twenty20 Pilot Program for Eastern Ontario Manufacturing Sectors This new pilot program is investing approximately $1.4M in the next generation of young, primarily women, STEM and technical skilled trades graduates. It is an advanced manufacturing sector employer job creation grant that will help ensure competitive access to and retention of young talent.
- Women in Manufacturing Working Group CME’s national initiative to advance women in manufacturing will involve the creation of a CME member led, member-driven working group dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women to pursue or choose a career in the manufacturing industry.
- Appointment of new CME President & CEO Dennis Darby The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), Canada’s largest and most influential industry and trade association has announced the appointment of Dennis Darby as President & Chief Executive Officer effective January 30, 2017.