Local Business and Economic Development News

August 2024 Labour Market Report

Posted on Friday, September 06, 2024 01:54 PM

The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.

August Unemployment Rate: Brantford 7.0% [+] Ontario 7.1% [+] Canada 6.6% [+]

Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well as...

Filming Notice: August 16, 2024

Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 12:14 PM

Recognizing how welcoming film contributes to short-term economic investment, cultural development, and civic pride in the community, the City of Brantford Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives Department is pleased to host again the cast and crew of Sagia Productions.

They will be...

July 2024 Labour Market Report

Posted on Friday, August 09, 2024 01:50 PM

The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.

July Unemployment Rate: Brantford 6.0% [+] Ontario 6.7% [-] Canada 6.4% [=]

Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well as...

Skills Development Fund Expand Opportunities in Manufacturing, Construction, and Technology

Posted on Monday, July 29, 2024 04:26 PM

The Ontario government’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream opens today, with up to an additional $260 million available, the biggest funding round since the Fund launched in 2021. Building on the success of the previous four rounds, the fifth round will help tackle Ontario’s labour...

Filming Notice: July 17-22, 2024

Posted on Friday, July 12, 2024 09:07 AM

Recognizing how welcoming film contributes to short-term economic investment, cultural development, and civic pride in the community, the City of Brantford Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives Department is pleased to host the cast and crew of Alfredo Films for the filming of a...

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North Eastern USA Trade Shows and Events - Q3 2024

Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024 10:14 AM

If your business is looking to tap into or expand further into the Northeastern USA, the Ontario Trade and Investment Office in New York may be able to assist.

TEAM SUPPORT

The team focuses on the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,...

June 2024 Labour Market Report

Posted on Friday, July 05, 2024 01:01 PM

The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.

June Unemployment Rate: Brantford 5.7% [+] Ontario 7.0% [+] Canada 6.4% [+]

Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well as...

Filming Notice: July 9-12

Posted on Friday, July 05, 2024 08:44 AM

Recognizing how welcoming film contributes to short-term economic investment, cultural development, and civic pride in the community, the City of Brantford Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives Department is pleased once again to host the cast and crew of Motorheads. They will be...

Help Shape Brantford's Vision for 2050 and Beyond

Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 09:46 AM

The City is beginning an exciting process of engaging the community to help us plan for our city's future. The development of a new City of Brantford Vision, "Brantford 2050: Mapping Our Path Forward Together" is an important opportunity to imagine the future of Brantford, and establish an updated...

Filming Notice: June 25-26, 2024

Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 08:42 AM

Recognizing how welcoming film contributes to short-term economic investment, cultural development, and civic pride in the community, the City of Brantford Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives Department is pleased once again to host the cast and crew of Murdoch Mysteries. They will...

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