Access to talent continues to challenge business

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Peterborough Chamber released a report in June 2017 which identifies ten recommendations that will better align the skills acquired by Ontarians with those required by employers.

The report, which was developed in partnership with leading officials in the private and educational sectors, explores the research and general sentiment toward skills

Anniversary! Congratulations!

• COCA-COLA Canada announced an $85M CAD investment to build a new production facility in Peterborough. The project will also bring 35 new jobs to the city.

• Hospice Peterborough's

Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Celebration is on Thursday, June 28th from 6 PM to 8 PM at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre

• Kathy and Bob Doornenbal with

Driving Miss Daisy announced she has put her franchise up for sale to start a new chapter in her life. Good luck Cathy and Bob!

• New Canadians Centre's Sewing Collective is now providing products at the GreenUP store development:

• Of the six in ten of businesses who attempted to recruit staff in 2016, 82 per cent experienced a challenge in hiring someone with the proper qualifications. • In the 2018 Ontario Economic Report, 77 per cent of Ontario businesses say access to talent has the largest impact on their competitiveness Featured Member Discount Program: Save on your signage and large format printing Chamber members, send your Member Milestones to reception@peterboroughchamber.ca or call 705-748-9771 x0. The recommendations of the report fall into three buckets:

1. Exploring the Potential of Experiential Learning

2. Developing A Systems-Based Approach to Training

3. Modernize the Apprenticeship Framework

Read the report on our blog: peterboroughchamber.ca/blog