Nine Entrepreneurs Graduate From Community Futures Peterborough and Scotiabank's ScaleUP Program

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Nine entrepreneurs were celebrated as they completed and graduated from the transformative ScaleUP program ran by Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) and Scotiabank at the Venture North Building on Thursday afternoon.

The 2023 program was led by Diane Richard, a seasoned industry consultant and a team of regional experts including Savino Human Resource Partners, Holmes-Riseley CPA’s and Tax Advisors and featured a supply chain consultant. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

“For the past eight weeks, these ambitious business owners have participated in extensive one-on-one coaching alongside intensive classroom sessions to better equip them with the knowledge and tools to accelerate their business to the next level,” says Devon Girard, CFP executive director. “Each graduate is walking away with a customized roadmap to help guide them through the next phase of sustainable growth for their business.”

The program educated area entrepreneurs and gave them the tools to make key decisions about how to grow and expand their businesses in our community according to a press release.

“Scotiabank offers our heartfelt congratulations to the graduates of the ScaleUP program. The support this program offers to participants is aligned to the tailored advice we deliver to our clients as they look to grow and expand their business,” says Chris Skinner, District Vice President of Ontario Central East. “We are proud to have partnered with Community Futures Peterborough in supporting entrepreneurs and businesses in the community.”

Graduates of the fall cohort of the program include:

  • Robyn Jenkins, Charlea’s Riverside Gardens

  • Tracy Logan, Logan Tree Experts

  • Angela Jones, Lakeshore Designs

  • RJ Kayser, Flowspa

  • Robyn Ivory, Indigenously Infused

  • Brett Pritchard, The 3D Shoppe

  • Kollene Drummond, Well Grounded

  • Matt Anderson, Chemong City Greens

  • Jena Trimble, Zen Home and Cottage Cleaning Service

“The insights I learned through the ScaleUP program have sparked exciting new developments for my business,” said Ivory. “Aligning our goals with tangible practices doesn’t feel so daunting when guided by Diane and the ScaleUP program. Working and learning alongside a powerhouse of entrepreneurs has inspired me, to say the least."

“Through the ScaleUP program, I am now better equipped for the leadership roles and business processes I'll need to build upon to successfully grow and scale my business,” said Anderson “This program has provided me with the confidence and know-how to apply the tools and best practices needed to anticipate the many challenges entrepreneurs face. Having the opportunity to learn from Diane and her years of leadership experience plus being in the room and learning from other Peterborough business owners has been very rewarding.”

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