The Business Beat submitted by Joel Wiebe
Innovation Cluster Peterborough and Kawarthas has three new board directors: Waun Broderick, Jan
d’Ailly, and Kelly Hagen. The organization is celebrating 20 years propelling growth and
entrepreneurship in the region and is at a pivotal point as it reinvents its approach through a new
strategic transformation. The three new board members bring skills the organization is looking for as it
moves forward, reflecting its commitment to building a prominent and vibrant centre for the incubation
and commercialization of innovation to support the needs of companies, partners, and the ecosystem.
Dr J’s BBQ and Brews is heading to the lake. After 10 years downtown in the historic Montreal House at
the corner of Aylmer and King streets, Dr. J’s is moving to Bridgenorth on the grounds of its sister
restaurant, Chemong Lodge, at the corner of Hatton Avenue and Hunter Street. It’s a seamless transition
for catering customers and now dining out on their amazing barbecue comes with a lakeside view eight
minutes north of Peterborough. Downtown Peterborough will be missing the smell of barbecue.
The Local Show, hosted by the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce at Lansdowne
Place, is back on Saturday, September 14 from 10am to 6pm. The Local Show is the perfect event for
new residents, students, and those considering relocation or retirement to this picturesque region. As
you explore the exhibition, you’ll have the opportunity to discover unique offerings from local
businesses. Booths are still available for businesses looking to meet new customers as we expect about
14,000 people to pass through the mall that day. Visit pkchamber.ca for more information.
Peterborough hosted US Consul General Baxter Hunt last week, providing an opportunity to showcase
what our community has to offer for American visitors and business investment. This visit included a
discussion on growing businesses, local investment, and strengthening the economic relationship
between Peterborough and U.S companies, hosted by the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of
Commerce at the new Canadian Canoe Museum location. The event included Mayor Jeff Leal, Warden
Bonnie Clark, and a diverse group of local businesses.
