Business

Woods Avenue Digital: From skateboards to storyboards
Shaun Toutant found his passion for filming when he was 16 after taking a communication technology class. He and his… Continue reading “Woods Avenue Digital: From skateboards to storyboards”

Market gaps in local communities need filling, say local business leaders
Business leaders in Kawartha Lakes say opportunities are emerging for entrepreneurs to fill market gaps as the city grows, and… Continue reading “Market gaps in local communities need filling, say local business leaders”

Manufacturing Doors Open event in Kawartha Lakes links young people to future trades opportunities
Kawartha Lakes manufacturers and local educators came together recently at an event designed to connect the next generation of workers… Continue reading “Manufacturing Doors Open event in Kawartha Lakes links young people to future trades opportunities”

Tariff war has local manufacturers eyeing a more Canadian focus
‘Any tariff on incoming or exporting material will directly affect the bottom line…’
People from the Kawartha Lakes business community say the Canada-U.S. trade war is creating waves of uncertainty for their companies… Continue reading “Tariff war has local manufacturers eyeing a more Canadian focus”

Got the entrepreneurial spirit?
Starter Company Plus program now open
Applications for the spring 2025 cohort of the Starter Company Plus program open on March 5, and it’s the perfect opportunity… Continue reading “Got the entrepreneurial spirit?”

Buy Canadian, eh?
Business owners, politicians, and citizens ready to fight back the economic storm coming from the U.S.
People across Kawartha Lakes are weighing in on the potential local economic impact of a tariff war between Canada and… Continue reading “Buy Canadian, eh?”

Trade war’s impact on local businesses
As Canada readies for a potential trade war with the United States, business owners in Kawartha Lakes are sharing their… Continue reading “Trade war’s impact on local businesses”