The Board of Directors is accepting online applications until Friday, November 18th. November 8, 2022 – PETERBOROUGH, ON – Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“Innovation Cluster” or the “Organization”) has publicly announced that they are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer. The current CEO Michael Skinner and President John Gillis have resigned and […]
read moreTrent and Fleming students will compete for the title of ‘Best Pitch’ and a $2,000 prize October 6, 2022 – PETERBOROUGH, ON – Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“Innovation Cluster”) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Pitch IT! student entrepreneurial competition that will take place on November 9th. […]
read moreInnovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“Innovation Cluster”) announces that Troy Blackwell, a Fleming College student in the Fish and Wildlife Program, was the champion of Friday’s 2022 Pitch It Entrepreneurial Competition. Hosted by the Innovation Cluster’s FastStart Program, this year’s Pitch It competition welcomed 7 student finalists from Fleming College and Trent University who […]
read moreMarch 1, 2023 – PETERBOROUGH, ON – Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“ICPK”) has announced a new partnership with Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (“KPRDSB”) to foster entrepreneurial skills among students. The partnership has led to the creation of the LEAPZONE @KPRDSB Entrepreneurship Club as part of the KPR Pathways Initiative. The LEAPZONE […]
read more(Vince Killen, KLCFDC and Launch Kawartha Executive Director, provides opening remarks on Friday) February 14, 2023 – LINDSAY, ON – The Launch Kawartha Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, a hub of creativity and inspiration, was officially opened to the public on February 10th during a grand opening ceremony attended by many. The centre is designed and anchored […]
read moreThe Board has appointed current Chairperson Nicole Stephenson, J.D., LL.M., as interim CEO to provide seamless leadership continuity and operational management of the Organization. At the same time, the Board continues to conduct the CEO search. Stephenson’s appointment follows Michael Skinner and John Gillis’ decision to resign after many years of outstanding leadership and contribution […]
read moreFriendLilyShop is a new e-commerce platform that makes it easier for consumers to shop local and contribute to charities. FriendLilyShop founder and CEO, Jim Riches, has worked with numerous charities over his years of service, including The Kidney Foundation, and has first-hand experience of the amazing work charities do. He is passionate about helping […]
read moreNonprofitbidding.org, an innovative online fundraising auction platform, has officially launched to support Canadian organizations in their fundraising efforts just in time for the holiday season. The Founder of Nonprofitbidding.org, Donna Enright, has worked for over 20 years in the nonprofit sector and has held both staff and board positions executing grant writing and large fundraising […]
read moreThe Board of Directors is accepting online applications until Friday, November 18th. November 8, 2022 – PETERBOROUGH, ON – Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“Innovation Cluster” or the “Organization”) has publicly announced that they are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer. The current CEO Michael Skinner and President John Gillis have resigned and […]
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