Author Archives for Bob Peters
March 2, 2026 10:55 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The latest intake is now open for the Eastern Ontario Development Fund, a fund that has assisted a number of local employers build capacity and increase competitiveness in... View Article
February 25, 2026 11:50 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Local tourism businesses, community organizations, and event planners are invited to the 2026 Cornwall & SDG Counties Tourism Summit. Building on the success of the inaugural summit... View Article
February 17, 2026 3:43 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario government is investing up to $30M to expand critical water infrastructure in Cornwall. The funding comes from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and... View Article
February 10, 2026 11:57 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Cornwall Campus of St. Lawrence College will be hosting a Skills Ontario Summer Camp this summer. It is the third consecutive year that SLC has hosted... View Article
February 9, 2026 12:34 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The DEV Hotel and Conference Center has reopened the DEVFit athletic facility which includes a pool, gymnasium and fitness center. The facility is located on the DEV... View Article
February 9, 2026 11:45 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Following a breakout inaugural year that had attendees calling it “the party of the year,” DevFest returns June 26–27 2026 with two of Canada’s most celebrated live... View Article
February 6, 2026 3:25 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall, Ontario – Five local businesses will compete in the inaugural Tourism Innovation Challenge at a public pitch competition taking place live on Thursday, February 12th at the Dev Centre.... View Article
February 6, 2026 2:51 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall, Ontario – The Ontario government is investing nearly $2 million to establish Ontario’s first-ever hub for business succession planning services to help entrepreneurs prepare for the critical process of... View Article
February 2, 2026 10:47 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall is the featured in the first issue of OBJ, the new flagship magazine of the Ottawa Business Journal. It has been quite a journey since our... View Article
February 2, 2026 9:46 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Elevate Farms, a pioneering vertical farming technology company, has acquired 100% of all the issued and outstanding securities of Cornwall-based Fieldless Farms, a Canadian leader in sustainable... View Article
February 2, 2026 9:05 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall, Ontario – The Starter Company Plus program is once again open for applications. A new intake of applications has been announced by the Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre (CBEC),... View Article
January 15, 2026 11:39 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario — One week after opening registration, the St. Lawrence Marathon has already welcomed 650 registered runners, filling more than 70% of its total spots for race day on... View Article
January 13, 2026 11:42 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – International Women’s Day will once again be celebrated locally with a High Tea on March 5th, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Best Western Parkway... View Article
December 17, 2025 11:37 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Eight local entrepreneurs have been selected to receive funding from the Cornwall SDG Business Enterprise Centre under the popular Starter Company PLUS program. “I was very... View Article
December 15, 2025 10:30 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Dr. Jeff Ridal of the River Institute is featured in a 2-page article in a special edition of Canadian Geographic magazine. The 82 page magazine is devoted to... View Article
December 8, 2025 11:26 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – After expanding their unique health service model into the McConnell Medical Centre earlier this year, From Here To There (FHTT) Medical Concierge has been able to help hundreds... View Article
December 8, 2025 9:08 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The Cornwall Construction Association (CCA) has relaunched, re-establishing its role as a leading voice for the construction industry in Eastern Ontario. The Association held an official relaunch... View Article
December 4, 2025 4:54 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Cornwall’s economy remained strong in 2025 as the city welcomed a wave of entrepreneurial activity, according to a report prepared by Cornwall Economic Development. “2025 has delivered more... View Article
December 1, 2025 10:27 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – The City of Cornwall marked a significant milestone today with the official ribbon cutting for the newly completed Municipal Works Multi-Use Garage and Administration Building, located on... View Article
November 29, 2025 1:59 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – On Friday, the team at the River Institute gathered to celebrate a $49,900 Seed grant they received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant supported the piloting... View Article
November 26, 2025 11:24 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Businesses in the Cornwall, SDG and Akwesasne that have been affected by recent changes to international trade rules are invited to a virtual information session. The online... View Article
November 16, 2025 10:59 am
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – If your business has been impacted by international trade disruptions, especially U.S. or Chinese Tariffs, the federal government’s Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) may offer your business some support.... View Article
November 7, 2025 4:49 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – UAP Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition of The Benson Group, a highly regarded distributor of parts and services operating in Ontario and Quebec. This... View Article
November 6, 2025 2:51 pm
Published by Bob Peters
Cornwall Ontario – Long & McQuade Musical Instruments, Canada’s largest music retailer, has opened its newest location in Cornwall, Ontario. The store officially opens its doors to the public today,... View Article