Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development has wrapped up its Starter Company Plus program.
Hillary Manion from PKED says it helps startups learn in a variety of ways.
Manion adds that even those that don’t win a $5000 startup grant benefit from the programs and services offered throughout Starter Company Plus.
The six winners include:
Angela McDonald: The Florest, Peterborough, ON – A local florist born out of a love for the outdoors and natural beauty offering fresh-cut flower bouquets with a selection of quality blooms.
· Brad Carson: Toureka!, Peterborough, ON – a mobile app and web-based platform that allows organizations of any size to offer their event-based tours in a brand-new way.
· Caitlin Smith: ReCreate Space, Peterborough, ON – a professional organizing company helping residents and small businesses of Peterborough & the Kawarthas get more organized!
· Dreda Blow and Bruno Merz: Showmakers Ptbo, Peterborough, ON – a musical theatre program for children all about making a SHOW!
· Lynda Todd: Vision Imports Ltd, Peterborough, ON – Manufacturer and distributor of keyboards and mice that can be disinfected and cleaned.
· Patrick and Deanna Leahy: Leahy Farm (final name TBD), Douro-Dummer, ON – A family farm that offers flavourful, top-grade, locally processed meat (beef, chicken, lamb, and turkey), as well as eggs from pasture-raised hens. Environmental sustainability and animal quality of life are priorities to The Leahy’s.

