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Networking: Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Association presents June Breakfast Network from 7:30 - 9 a.m. at Fireside Lounge at Empress Gardens (131 Charlotte St., Peterborough, K9J). This month's event is open to the public but spaces are limited. Our guest speaker will be Mayor Daryl Bennett. Please use the Water Street entrance. Cost: $3 nominal charge for breakfast. For more information please call 705-748-4774 or email .

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Seminar: Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce presents Lunch Box Learning: "A Practitioner's Roadmap to Productivity by Adopting Digital Technology" from noon - 1 p.m. at Peterborough Chamber of Commerce (175 George Street North, Peterborough, K9J 3G6). Cant make Breakfast Club, or BAH′ How about lunch′ Join us for Lunch Box Learning! This free, noon hour series is open to members interested in professional development and connecting with fellow members. Bring your lunch the Chamber boardroom and have the opportunity to listen to a short presentation, followed by Q&A. This month, Nurul (Sy) Symoom, Industrial Technology Advisor with the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) will present a new white paper that will guide SMEs through a continuous productivity improvement journey. The paper he will showcase has been written as a step-by-step roadmap to improved productivity that would have significant commercial impact for any SME. Cost: free to attend with Chamber membership. Please bring your own lunch to enjoy.. For more information please contact the Chamber at 705-748-9771 xt 0.

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Lecture: COIN and the Peterborough Centre for Social Innovation present "Make the Best Ideas Happen: Social Finance for an Innovative Peterborough" from 7 - 9 p.m. at Market Hall (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, K9H 7E8). Social finance is a tool that is helping communities realize great homegrown solutions to the problems that matter to them. Through her work at the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing, Joanna Reynolds helps stakeholders adopt and customize tools to create capacity for local change and resilience. How do we make sure that the best ideas happen, in Peterborough′ Reynolds will present examples of social finance initiatives in local agricultrue, arts and culture, housing, and green energy. Since 2008, Reynolds has focused on social finance development in Canada with Social Innovation Generation National and now with MaRS Centre for Impact Investing. Reynolds has worked in the community sector for over 10 years. This experience sparked her interest in finding ways for not-for-profits to diversify their revenue based and opening opportunities for people to get involved in their local economy. Cost: Free. For more information please contact Natalie Napier at 705-743-0238 or to register online please go to www.eventbrite.ca/event/6695922685/′ref=enivtefor001&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&utm_term=attend&ref=enivtefor001.

Meeting: Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster and Bereskin & Parr Intellectual Property Law present Quarterly Breakfast Series from 7:30 - 10 a.m. at Fleming College, Sutherland Campus (599 Brealey Dr., Peterborough, K9K 2R7). You are invited to join us and our community partner, Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, for the next in our Quarterly Breakfast Series. This event will highlight investment opportunities for startups and growth companies, focusing specifically on what investors are looking for, their expectations and types of opportunities. We will have presentations by John Fielding, Ontario Centres of Excellence; Yves Lafortune, Peterborough Regional Angels Network and Brent Court, Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario. We will also have a question and answer period after the presentations. For more information or to register, please visit www.gpicbreakfastseriesjune21.eventbrite.com or call Shannon Clark at 705-748-1011 xt 7392.

Fundraiser: Canadian Canoe Museum presents a dinner to celebrate Ted Moore and Bear Mountain Boats 40th Anniversary at Canadian Canoe Museum (910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough, K9J 5K4). Following our "Small Craft Rendezvous" we will join host Nick Offerman to celebrate the 40th year of Bear Mountain Boats and Ted Moore. Nick Offerman has a wicked sense of humour and currently stars on NBC’s Parks and Recreation in the role of Ron Swanson. Nick will have you laughing with his thought provoking insights into the world of wood working and boat building. Proceeds from the dinner will go to the Canoe Museum. Cost: $40/person. For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Joan Barrett at .

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Meeting: Kawartha Manufacturers' Association presents Annual General Meeting beginning at 7 a.m. at Peterborough Golf & Country Club (1030 Armour Road, Peterborough, K9H 7H4). Enjoy a light breakfast and listen to speakers from Fleming College talking about the various leadership programs available to the manufacturing sector as well as speakers from the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment talking about other funding programs available to the sector. Since this is the AGM, there will be elections for executives and an annual financial report. Cost: $35/member. For more information please visit www.thekma.com.

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Lecture: Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre presents "Speak Up - How to Communicate Effectively" from 10 a.m. - noon in Cobourg. Join Heather Stubbs as she gives you tips to help you improve communication and public speaking in the workplace. Cost: $15 per person. For more information please email or call 905-372-1545.

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Meeting: IdeaHub and Fleming College present Lunch & Learn: Exporting Your Business from noon - 1:30 p.m. at IdeaHub (260 Peter Street, Port Hope, L1A 3V6). Are you ready to take the next step in marketing your product globally′ Planning is the foundation to success, and the export plan is essential as a guide to success. In this lunch hour workshop we will assess your readiness to export, discuss building an export plan and look at websites and resources that the government offers to help with your exporting plan. Speaker Kathleen Gordon graduated with a double major in International Trade and Materials Management, earned the Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation through the Canada Border Services Agency, and the Professor of Logistics (P.Log) through the Logistics Institute of Canada. She currently teaches at Fleming College for the School of Justice & Business Studies. For more information please contact Sarah at or at 905-885-0303.

Meeting: Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce presents Young Professionals Group from 5 - 7 p.m. at The Venue (286 George St. N., Peterborough, K9J 3H3). The Chamber's Young Professionals Group is targeted at young business people and those who would like to do business with them. It provides a great opportunity to connect with Peterborough's up-and-coming business professionals. Come join us at The Venue to hear some inspirational young professionals on how they made it to the top. Cost: Free admission, Courtesy of The Venue Peterborough. For more information please call 705-748-9771.

Seminar: Peterborough Business Advisory Centre presents Smart Start Small Business Taxation Seminar from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (210 Wolfe St., Peterborough, K9J 2K9). Presented by Kevin Lee Chartered Accountant with BDO Canada LLP, this seminar will provide you with information pertaining to: Types of ownership, Registering your Business, Bringing Assets into your Business, introducing GST/HST, Introducing Payroll Keeping Accurate Records, and much more. Cost: Free. For more information please contact Brigid Ayotte at or at 705-743-0777 ext. 2160.

Meeting: Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Hours - Young Professionals Summer Social from 4 - 7 p.m. in Peterborough. Join us for some great networking, food and fun at the annual Summer Social. More information to follow. Please note the special date. For more information please call 705-748-9771.

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Meeting: Ontario Media Development Corporation presents "Sound Off! - Ontario" from 7 - 9 p.m. at Market Hall (140 Charlotte St., Peterborough, K9H 7E8). In April, we announced this exciting project that will have us traveling across the province to discover the needs of local music communities. In each city, we'll be holding public events for artists & industry to tell us who they are and what they do, as well as how we can help. This is your chance to give us our marching orders as an organization. Come share your ideas, thoughts, complaints, feedback, issues, needs, wants - you name it. Sound Off! – Ontario is funded in part by the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC), with additional support from Ryerson University. The Sound Off! – Ontario Peterborough event is presented in partnership with Music Peterborough. For more information or to register, please visit www.atendy.com/event/sound-off-ontario-29234220.

Theatre: Millbrook & District Chamber of Commerce presents Chamber Night at 4th Line Theatre at 4th Line Theatre (779 Zion Line, Millbrook, L0A 1G0). Join us for a special night at the 4th Line Theatre with discounts for Chamber Members. The play presented will be "The Winslows of Derryvore". The extraordinary prequel to "The Cavan Blazers" explores the origins of the Irish Troubles in an epic tale of romance and adventure filled with battles, music and the magic of 17th century Ireland. You can also send us an email about why you should get two free tickets to the show. The more creative your answer, the better your chances. Feel free to send us a video as well. The draw closes on June 27th and we will post the winner on July 2nd. You must be a Chamber Member to enter. Cost: Members - $29.50/ticket, Non-Members - $32.50/ticket. For more information and to enter the draw please email .

Meeting: Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce presents Breakfast Club - "Inspiration" from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Carousel Restaurant (116 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough, K9J 7N9). We welcome our members to join us for great networking and a different guest speaker every month. Bring your business cards. This month will feature a presentation by Maryam Monsef, Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. Maryam will be discussing "Inspiration". Cost: Pay for what you eat.. For more information please visit www.peterboroughchamber.ca or call 705-748-9771.

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Meeting: Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce presents Young Professionals Group from 5 - 7 p.m. at Kettle Drums (224 Hunter St W, Peterborough, K9H 2L2). The Chamber's Young Professionals Group is targeted at young business people and those who would like to do business with them. It provides a great opportunity to connect with Peterborough's up-and-coming business professionals. Come join us for our second YPG Pub Nite! In partnership with Corus Entertainment, this event will be open to the public for great networking, food and refreshments at one of the Chambers Pub locations. Cost: Free admission, Courtesy of The Venue Peterborough. For more information please call 705-748-9771.

Seminar: Peterborough Business Advisory Centre presents Smart Start Small Business Taxation Seminar from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (210 Wolfe St., Peterborough, K9J 2K9). Presented by Kevin Lee Chartered Accountant with BDO Canada LLP, this seminar will provide you with information pertaining to: Types of ownership, Registering your Business, Bringing Assets into your Business, introducing GST/HST, Introducing Payroll Keeping Accurate Records, and much more. Cost: Free. For more information Brigid Ayotte 705-743-0777 ext. 2160.

Seminar: Peterborough Business Advisory Centre presents Smart Start Small Business Taxation Seminar from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (210 Wolfe St., Peterborough, K9J 2K9). Presented by McColl Turner Charted Accountants, this seminar will provide you with information pertaining to: Types of ownership, Registering your Business, Bringing Assets into your Business, introducing GST/HST, Introducing Payroll Keeping Accurate Records, and much more. Cost: Free. For more information please contact Brigid Ayotte at or at 705-743-0777 ext. 2160.

Seminar: Peterborough Business Advisory Centre presents Smart Start Small Business Taxation Seminar from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (210 Wolfe St., Peterborough, K9J 2K9). Presented by McColl Turner Charted Accountants, this seminar will provide you with information pertaining to: Types of ownership, Registering your Business, Bringing Assets into your Business, introducing GST/HST, Introducing Payroll Keeping Accurate Records, and much more. Cost: Free. For more information please contact Brigid Ayotte at or at 705-743-0777 ext. 2160.