PEC Economic Development

@pec_ecdev

Sharing funding, workshop & other news for PEC businesses… Account managed and monitored by Karen Palmer. Email kpalmer[at]pecounty.on.ca
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🎉📣🚍 Great news!! 🚍📣🎉 A new bus service linking Prince Edward County and the Greater Toronto Area is set to launch on June 8. FlixBus will operate a seasonal route between Toronto and Prince Edward County from June 8 to September 13, running Thursday through Monday. Stops in Wellington, Bloomfield and Picton! Ticket prices range from $21 to $28, and may vary depending on demand. The County is providing this information for awareness purposes only and does not endorse specific private transportation providers. Riders are encouraged to review schedules, fares and booking details directly with FlixBus.
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2 days ago
🎉🎉 Congratulations 🎉🎉 This week, the first-ever cohort of the Recipe for Success program "graduated," full of dreams and schemes. Over seven weeks, they heard about business basics, market research, selling to grocery stores, packaging, labelling, recipe development and scaling, culinary tourism, branding & marketing, food styling and photography. Watching ideas take shape and bonds deeper has been one of the highlights of my year. It's been an absolute privilege to be part of your journey! @paperkite.farm @dulcia_pec @zoeskitch.ca @goodfellowmeets @foodbypatti @magpiemunchies @silverwingmushroomco @stirlingkitchen Can't wait to see what's next, Kelly, Catherine, Manny and Miranda. Hopefully it involves South Bay Bakes at the Falling Down Barn Farm! @countyfoodhub
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4 days ago
This webinar is specifically for Ontario’s food and beverage processors who want to build practical, sustainable marketing systems that support real business growth—without needing a big team or big budget. Webinar will include: 🎯 Marketing tactics to support business growth 🎯 Strategies to maximize existing resources 🎯 Tips to develop sustainable marketing systems Date: June 25, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT Register at /website/food-beverage-marketing
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Are you ready for the summer rush?  Win the Rush is a tactical, one-hour webinar for hospitality operators looking to turn peak traffic into peak performance. Led by sellers and moderated by Square, this session delivers real-world insights and a proven, operator-tested playbook. Join Square on Wednesday, May 20th at 1PM to get practical strategies for high-demand moments, covering staffing, speed of service, menu optimization, payments, and crowd management. Walk away ready to move faster, serve more guests, and maximize revenue when it matters most. Register at webinars.workwithsquare.com/win-the-rush
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Wow! What a morning! Romantic cat stroller dates, birdhouse exorcisms, cave-foraged canine treats, soulful chickens and blingy Billy goats... Put a group of smart, creative business operators in a room together and it's amazing what they'll come up with! Massive congratulations to @iamkatebeckett and @tara_wood for a fantastic PEC Collab Lab debut. It was brilliant. @pec_chamber @experiencepicton @thecounty_connect @countyarts
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6 days ago
PEC Collab Lab is happening Monday morning - and it's going to be unlike anything we've done. No panels. No presenters.  Deep connections. New ways of thinking. A ton of peer-to-peer support.  We've got just a few tickets left. And today's the LAST chance to get them!  Find them on Eventbrite or at the link in our bio.
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11 days ago
PEC Collab Lab is happening Monday morning - and it's going to be unlike anything we've done. No panels. No presenters. Deep connections. New ways of thinking. A ton of peer-to-peer support. We've got just a few tickets left. And today's the LAST chance to get them! Find them on Eventbrite or at the link in our bio.
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11 days ago
Myles will guide your staff, volunteers or members through topics like pronoun use and the difference between gender identity and sexuality, as well as break down the meaning and history of what 2SLGBTQIA+ means. They will also go through easy ways you can make changes within your business or organization to make it a safer environment for everyone! Myles does all this through storytelling, creating a safe space for everyone to ask uncomfortable questions and teaching from their lived experience as a sober HIV-positive non-binary person. Two time slots; the same presentation. Drop-in or register on Eventbrite. Find the link in our bio.
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12 days ago
It's Economic Development week, so let me introduce myself!
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13 days ago
🌯🌮🌭🍔🍕🍦🍟🍩🥑🥙🥗🥨 Run a business. Feed the community. Support local youth. Prince Edward County is inviting Expressions of Interest to lease and operate the Youth Park Canteen in Picton for the 2026 season. This opportunity is ideal for: ✔️ Emerging entrepreneurs ✔️ Youth‑led ideas (Pair it with a Summer Company Plus application!) ✔️ Non‑profits & community groups ✔️ Small food vendors looking to pilot or expand Set at the Splash Pad and Skate Park, the canteen is a place where good food meets positive community connection. 📅 Deadline: May 15, 2026 📧 Request the EOI: [email protected]
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16 days ago
Project Zero’s Incubator applications are OPEN (Canada‑wide) 🇨🇦 🚀 Applications are now open for the Project Zero Incubator—it's a free, six‑month program supporting circular economy founders across Canada. 🔥 Refine your business model, sharpen your pitch, and get matched with a coach—ending in a national pitch event where you’ll showcase your venture to investors, industry experts and media. Apply now (or tag a founder who should apply) at project-zero.ca/incubator  The 2026 Incubator program is supported by the City of Toronto and Alberta Ecotrust Foundation.
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18 days ago
Eligible Hydro One business customers can receive incentives of up to $3,000 for lighting upgrades and up to $2,500 for other energy‑efficient equipment. Find details at /saving-money-and-energy/business  Or at the link in bio.
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