Local Business and Economic Development News

Report on Post Pandemic Economic Scenarios Released

The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie has released a report on Grand Erie’s Post Pandemic Economics Scenarios.

The report explores 4 potential scenarios of what the local workforce, labour market and economy could look like post pandemic, and lists a number of strategies and recommendations of how...

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Massilly North America Adds State-Of-The Art Printing Equipment

Massilly North America Inc., a global metal packaging manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Brantford, which serves the North and South American food sector, is investing in its first new Koenig & Bauer MetalStar 3 metal decorating press.

“We service a wide range of customers in...

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February 2021 Labour Market Update

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

February Unemployment Rate: Brantford 7.6% [+] Ontario 9.2% [-] Canada 8.2% [-]

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

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Ontario Setting Up Apprentices and Employers for Success

Employers who train apprentices may be eligible for grants to help mitigate the cost of training. The Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant will help more employers take on apprentices to build Ontario’s apprenticeship and skilled trades pipeline.

The Achievement Incentive...

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Upcoming Ontario Government Export Business Missions to India

The Ontario government is organizing three export business missions to India taking place from August to November 2021, which may interest companies in your region.

The Ontario government is organizing an export business...

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Digital Main Street Community Collaboration Project

The Digital Main Street Community Collaboration Project, a partnership between the Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre (BRC) and Hamilton’s Innovation Factory, recently launched in an effort to assist restaurants and retailers with their digital marketing efforts. Through the project,...

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Enterprise Brant Employer Supports

Enterprise Brant is a not-for-profit organization supported by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev). They work with partners in the community to plan, initiate, facilitate, manage, and administer projects and programs, which support business, community development...

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2021 Brantford Industrial Directory Moving to Online Update Format

Each year the City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department updates the Brantford Industrial Directory, thanks to the input of businesses like yours.

Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date Industrial Directory represents a number of key advantages for Brantford.  It allows our department...

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January 2021 Construction Numbers

The City released its January 2021 Report on Construction Activity demonstrating a construction value of $11.110 million for permits issued in January 2021.

The monthly construction value of $11.110 million attained in January 2021 is less than the 5 year January average of $18.503 million. It is worth...

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Feature Development: 195 Savannah Oaks

Up to 25,498 square feet available for lease in a first-class industrial facility featuring 24’ clear height, dock and drive-in loading facilities, T8 lighting, and upgraded power. Excellent location within Brantford’s Northwest Industrial Park with direct access to Highway 403 and prominent...

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