Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) is the lead regional economic development agency for the City and County of Peterborough. Working collaboratively with local stakeholders, we attract, retain and support businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, and visitors in order to nurture growth opportunities and foster the continued development of a vibrant, prosperous community with quality and sustainable jobs throughout the region. We promote and position Peterborough & the Kawarthas as a place to live, work, invest and visit. We operate Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre (one of the Government of Ontario’s 57 small business enterprise centres) and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism (the official destination marketing organization for the City & County of Peterborough).
Sustainable Activities
Sustainable Activities Community Partners Non-Editable
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PARTNER_ID
Community Partner
Theme Area
Action
Description
Status
Year
2
53
Ark Consulting Services
Transportation
Efficient transportation
Driven smart car from 2006 to present day
Ongoing
Ongoing
3
53
Ark Consulting Services
Energy
Home Energy Audit
Audit resulted in insulation and window replacements saving energy
Complete
2012
4
53
Ark Consulting Services
Energy
Bullfrog Power Member
Records house energy use
Complete
Ongoing
5
53
Ark Consulting Services
Healthy Communities
Coupled Education Program
Partnered with Peterborough Green-Up
Complete
2012
11
36
City of Peterborough
Agriculture & Local Food
Supports Community Garden
Encourages gardens to provide local foods for all
Complete
Ongoing
12
36
City of Peterborough
Agriculture & Local Food
Community Social Network
Health Unit works on food security and preserving natural land
Ongoing
Ongoing
13
36
City of Peterborough
Climate Change
Members with PCP
Actively participates with Partners of Climate Protection
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) is the lead regional economic development agency for the City and County of Peterborough. Working collaboratively with local stakeholders, we attract, retain and support businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, and visitors in order to nurture growth opportunities and foster the continued development of a vibrant, prosperous community with quality and sustainable jobs throughout the region. We promote and position Peterborough & the Kawarthas as a place to live, work, invest and visit. We operate Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre (one of the Government of Ontario’s 57 small business enterprise centres) and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism (the official destination marketing organization for the City & County of Peterborough).