Greater Peterborough Area
Community Members Contact Information
Contact
First Name:
Dan
Last Name:
Taylor
Position/Title:
CEO
T:
705-743-0777, ext. 2138
F:
705-743-3093
210 Wolfe Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 2K9
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Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation
The Greater Peterborough Area (GPA) is the regional hub of east central Ontario with a market draw of 350,000 people. Just over an hour’s drive from the Greater Toronto Area, six million people reside within a 200 mile/320 kilometer radius of the region. 60% of Canadians and 40% of Americans live within a 800 km (500 mile) radius.
The GPA’s proximity to major markets in Canada and the north eastern United States, combined with effective transportation systems that include a newly upgraded commercial airport, rail links to North American markets and four-lane access to Canada’s major thoroughfare, Highway 401 less than 30 minutes away, makes Peterborough an unparalleled setting as a business location.
The GPA has multinational and Canadian companies supplying products and services around the globe. It has a skilled and comitted workforce. First-rate education, training and research through respected post-secondary institutions such as Trent University and Fleming College helps to supply competent workers for today’s business world.
The Greater Peterborough Area offers an affordable cost of living with a good selection of homes and an exceptional quality of life in a perfect blend of urban and rural communities. With hundreds of lakes minutes away, the region is one Ontario’s most desirable recreation and tourism destinations.