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Province Hosts Virtual Events about Trade with India
Posted on Monday, May 25, 2020 03:48 PM
The Province of Ontario is organizing two online events around technology investment and business opportunities in India.
The first is a webinar focused on ICT and telecom opportunities in India, in conjunction with the Indian consulate, on June 17.
The second is a virtual trade mission on June...

Regional Relief and Recovery Fund Available in Brantford
Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2020 04:08 PM
Overview
The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) provides financial contributions (interest-free loans) to help support fixed operating costs of SMEs, where business revenues have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund, valued at more than $962 million nationally, is delivered...

April 2020 Construction Numbers
Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 04:20 PM
City sees strong residential construction in April
The City released its April 2020 Report on Construction Activity demonstrating a construction value of $8.053 million for 46 issued permits. Increases were seen in the Single Detached Residential (New) and Industrial Sectors.
The Single Detached Residential...

Council Approves Formation of Mayor’s Economic Recovery Task Force
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 04:16 PM
At their meeting held virtually on Tuesday May 12, Brantford City Council unanimously approved the formation of the Mayor’s Economic Recovery Task Force to consolidate recovery and rebuilding efforts across all sectors of the city’s local economy.
Explore Brantford's COVID-19 Economic Recovery Efforts
In...

Dynamic Online Business Event Links Indigenous and non-Indigenous Community and Business Leaders
Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 12:00 PM
Connect with a dynamic business development network for success!
We are excited to participate in ABM Indigenous Southern Ontario, a unique online business networking event, in Ohsweken June 9 + 10. ABM connects Indigenous and non-Indigenous decision makers to create opportunities...

April 2020 Labour Market Update
Posted on Friday, May 08, 2020 10:49 AM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
April Unemployment Rate: Brantford 9.4% [+] Ontario 11.3% [+] Canada 13.0% [+]
Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well...

APC Filtration Inc. Recognized with Gold Tier Supplier Award
Posted on Thursday, May 07, 2020 09:34 AM
The Award
On April 27th, Brantford’s APC Filtration Inc. was presented the Gold Tier Award for the second consecutive year for BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector. This award honors suppliers for exceptional performance and contributions to supply chain success in 2019.
With over 2,200...

Koolatron Retooling to Protect Frontline Workers
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 11:27 AM
Koolatron Corporation has stepped up to address the critical shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available to help protect our frontline workers and healthcare professionals during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Koolatron Corporation is a long-standing corporate citizen in the City of Brantford...

March 2020 Construction Number
Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 02:51 PM
City’s permit activity remains strong in March
Today, the City released its March 2020 Report on Construction Activity demonstrating a construction value of $32.949 million for 69 issued permits. The construction value in March is more than the value attained for the month in 2019 and is the highest...

Apotex Pharmachem Produces Hand Sanitizer to Support the Fight Against COVID-19
Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 02:36 PM
Apotex Pharmachem, Canada's largest producer of active pharmaceutical ingredients, is using its technical expertise and manufacturing capability to produce hand sanitizer in support of frontline workers who are battling the COVID-19 virus.
A division of Apotex, the facility located in Brantford, Ontario,...