Today, Peterborough Economic Development (PED) is hosting its Annual General Meeting. Three new board members will be joining the ranks, including myself. I am extremely excited to be joining this board as it enters a new era of collaboration, focus and leadership. Economic development is about building our community in a way that is sustainable, innovative and purposeful. It is a community effort that I look forward to championing.

PED's current five year strategic plan has an overarching commitment to think big and challenge the status quo by:

• Igniting the transformation towards a high-performing economy and outperforming* Ontario’s economic growth averages over the long term.

• Working with the private sector to provide desirable job opportunities, encourage enhanced and sustainable prosperity, and quality of life within the community.

• Leveraging resources and increasing organizational and community economic development capacity (our ability to grow the economy).

• Enhancing community collaboration and partnerships.

“We continue to lead the transformation of Peterborough’s economy to generate job-creating leads, uncover opportunities and put Peterborough on the map as a place to live, work, invest and visit, and ultimately, create results for the communities we serve,”says Rhonda Keenan, President & CEO, Peterborough Economic Development.

So who is working for our community at PED?

The Board of Directors and 12 staff dedicated to economic development and 6 dedicated to tourism in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

Rhonda Keenan

As President & CEO, I lead and mobilize the organization to achieve its mission and vision. I bring a collaborative

approach to developing partnerships and working with community stakeholders to deliver on our strategic plan and operations. Together, our mission is to lead Peterborough’s economic growth by attracting talent, innovation and investments that create desirable jobs and an irresistible place to live, learn and visit.

Lorne Kelsey

As Director of Investment Expansion, I build and lead the strategies, key relationships and partnerships that enable the

Investment Expansion team to attract and retain the talent and investments in the Peterborough region that ultimately lead to the creation and development of quality jobs and an irresistible place to live. I work closely with government agencies such as the Ontario East Economic Development Commission and the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation to seek investment opportunities. I also search for local opportunities with innovation, academia, research and development and commercialization functions to maximize investment expansion in the community.

Investment Expansion Team

Danielle Sullivan Business Development Lead

Joe Rees Business

Development Lead

Jamey Coughlin Business Development Lead (Agriculture & Rural)

Sandy Greenberg Business Advisory Centre Lead

Madeleine Wilson BAC Youth Program Coordinator

Kateryna Tepylo Summer Company Coordinator

Fiona Dawson

As Director of Tourism & Communications, I coordinate the promotion of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism,

Peterborough Economic Development and the services we offer within Peterborough & the Kawarthas to targeted regional, national and global markets. I also lead both the tourism and communications teams in attracting visitors and larger scale tourism related investments to the local economy which ultimately creates desirable jobs, and increases visitation to and spending in the region.

Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism Team

Gail Henderson Corporate & Tourism Services Lead

Kelly Jessup Tourism Marketing & Communications Lead

Susan Quinlan Tourism Development Lead

Jaimie Judge Tourism Communications Coordinator

Reece David Visitor Services & Special Projects Coordinator

Communications Team

Cara Walsh Corporate Communications Coordinator

Drew Whatman Corporate Marketing Coordinator

Barb van Vierzen As Director of Operations & Finance, I develop and manage the processes and support systems

that help ensure the smooth functioning of the PED organization so that staff can successfully fulfil their mission.

Aleks de Oliveira

Corporate Assistant

To learn more: peterboroughed.ca/ourteam

contact: Brian Bulger at 741-1400

Insurance for small businessthat’s anything but small

FOR FIRMS WITH 1-50 EMPLOYEES

Internet | Telephone | Security More than you expect

A phone company that I’ve never had to call!When I first asked Nexicom to provide phone and Internet systems for my home and business, I knew that I would get great, friendly service. After all, they’ve been a part of our community for more than 100 years and they’re always trying to expand their services and find ways to help their customers.

But in the more than 16 years that Nexicom has been my Internet and phone provider I’ve never had to make one call about a service problem. Not one.

And I didn’t expect that. Thank you, Nexicom.

Janet McLeodOwner, East City Flower Shop

The Endeavour Centre Adds Peterborough's First Tool Library

The Endeavour Centre is starting Peterborough's first Tool Library. A tool library is like a traditional lending library, but for tools instead of books. For a low yearly membership fee of $50, members have access to hundreds of tools.

www.endeavourcentre.org

Major Series Lacrosse to air on Extra 90.5

Beginning this May, Peterborough’s talkSPORTS radio EXTRA 90.5 will be the first radio station in Canada to air exciting MSL games live on the radio. Each week EXTRA 90.5 will cover an exciting MLS game with live play by play action, and

provide complete behind the scenes commentary about the league and teams.

www.extrapeterborough.ca

Sciens Industries wins new three-year contract for the Boeing 777

The Peterborough company has finalized details to build landing gear components for Dornier Seastar Aircraft.

www.sciensindustries.com

Have a milestone to share? Contact Karen:

karen@peterboroughchamber.ca

Member Milestones: peterboroughchamber.ca/member-milestones.html

Member Milestones: #TeamPtbo

The Freedom Workshop Chamber Boardroom 175 George Street North12:00pm – 1:00pmSpeaker: Joe van Koeverden, Matthew Holmes, and Emmett ConnollyDetails: Offering transitional thinking around succession planning, refinancing or sale to the highest bidder, and helping you rethink your company and even how you are keeping records.Cost: Free (bring your own lunch) Sponsor: BellNote: Pre-registration is required

WEDNESDAY May 18th, 2016(Chamber & WBN members only)

Event Calendar

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Who's who at Peterborough Economic Development By: Sandra Dueck, Policy Analyst, Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

STRENGTHENING BUSINESS BE SEEN BE HEARD BELONG

VOICE OF BUSINESS

Carousel Restaurant 116 Lansdowne Street EastCoffee’s on at 7:00am Speakers from 7:30 – 8:30amSpeaker: Doug Armstrong, Community Futures Peterborough Cost: Pay for your breakfast

TUESDAY May 10th, 2016

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The Art and Soul of Collaboration Chamber Boardroom 175 George Street North7:00pm – 9:00pmSpeaker: Annie GelflandCost: Free

WEDNESDAY, May 18th, 2016

Showcasing Agricultural BusinessesLang PioneerVillage 104 Lang Road4:00pm – 6:00pmDetails: Join the Lang Pioneer Village, Peterborough Chamber, and community partners as we showcase the agricultural businesses in our community. This event will be a great opportunity for the business community, employers, consumers, and community agencies to make valuable connections. Cost: Free, courtesy of Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs

TUESDAY, May 3rd, 2016

Registration open

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Where's the money? Loans or grants for business