Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation

The Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) provides a variety of services on behalf of the City and County of Peterborough, Ontario including active support of business attraction, relocation, start-up and expansion, tourism, innovation and research, agriculture and rural development. With an accessible location 90 minutes northeast of Toronto in the beautiful Kawarthas vacation and lakes region, the Greater Peterborough Area is an outstanding place to visit, live and do business. For detailed information on regional demographics, population and major employer data see our Community Profile.

The main image featured on this page is the historic Peterborough Lift Lock, completed in 1904 it is the highest operating hydraulic Lift Lock in the world. Located on the Trent-Severn Waterway connected to the Great Lakes of North America, it is recognized as a National Historical Site of Canada and an American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Landmark. It is a symbol of our region’s heritage, innovation, industry, agriculture, tourism and access to global communication travel channels.

In The News

09.07.03

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BUSINESS ADVISORY CENTRE ANNOUNCES 16 STUDENTS PAR…

[PETERBOROUGH] The Business Advisory Centre, a division of the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC), is pleased to announce the successful applicants for this year’s Summer Company program: Jeremy Armitage, Wrench on Wheels: House-Call Bicycle Repair and Deliveries Joshua Baker, Kawartha Concepts Gavin Barrie, Laker Labour Justi… read more »

09.07.03

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HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS PLAN CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUN…

[PETERBOROUGH] The Business Advisory Centre, a division of the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC), is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 High School Business Plan Challenge:3rd PlaceKristen Kerr,Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute Business Plan: K. Kerr’s Interior Decorating 2nd PlaceAllison Mills & Brooke Mun… read more »

09.06.29

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GPA EDC ANNOUNCES BOARD CHAIR FOR 2010

GPA EDC ANNOUNCES BOARD CHAIR FOR 2010 [PETERBOROUGH] The Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) has elected a new Chair for 2010. Laurianne Gruzas, Vice-President, Commercial Credit, Kawartha Credit Union will step into the volunteer position for the term running from January till December 2010. David Fell currently holds the post. "I loo… read more »

09.06.16

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OPEN HOUSE HELD TODAY AT GPA EDC

[PETERBOROUGH] The Board of Directors of the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (GPA EDC) held a Community Strategic Planning Session and Open House today. The purpose of the event was to allow the public an opportunity to provide input into the GPA EDC’s next five year Strategic Plan. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the GPA EDC’s office at 210… read more »