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Manufacturing Month - October 2019
Posted on Friday, November 01, 2019 01:11 PM
October was Manufacturing Month and the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie and community partners, including the City of Brantford and local school boards, coordinated a slate of activities to celebrate manufacturing in the area. These activities include student tours of select area companies, producing...
Brantford CMA Again Secures Top on BMO Labour Market Report Card
Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2019 11:48 AM
The Bank of Montreal’s 2019 Q3 labour market report card again ranks the Brantford CMA as having the best labour market in Canada. The ranking is led by The Brantford CMA’s impressive 17.3% employment growth and complimented by a September unemployment rate of 3.6%, down 1.2% from the same period last...
Feature Development: 30 Morton Ave.
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 04:29 PM
FOR LEASE
30 Morton Avenue
Up to 37,250 SF Industrial Build-to-Suit
Very well located build to suit opportunity with great exposure along a high traffic route and quick access to Highway 403 and nearby amenities. The proposed building features 24’ clear, dock level loading and allowance for 5%...
Ingenia Polymers Founder Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 04:10 PM
John Lefas – founder of Ingenia Polymers was nominated for a CPIA Lifetime Achievement Award and accepted the award in Toronto on October 2, 2019. He was joined by his wife Maria, two of his brothers and a group of business partners and Ingenia employees to celebrate the award.
John gave a motivational...
September 2019 Construction Numbers
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 02:27 PM
The City released its September 2019 Report on Construction Activity demonstrating a construction value of $35.969 million for issued permits. The construction value attained in the month of September is higher than the values attained in the previous four years, and is above the past five year average...
September 2019 Labour Market Update
Posted on Friday, October 11, 2019 10:11 AM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
September Unemployment Rate: Brantford 3.6% [-] Ontario 5.3% [-] Canada 5.5% [-]
Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well...
Feature Development: Craig Street
Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2019 04:19 PM
19.37 AC of M2 zoned industrial land available for sale in Brantford. Situated at Morton Avenue East and Craig Street with quick access to Highway 403, a strong employment base, and nearby amenities. Municipal services are available. Potential rail siding.
LIST PRICE
- $6,295,250
For more information,...
Program Helps Companies Develop Export Business Plan
Posted on Tuesday, October 08, 2019 03:39 PM
TAP CANADA provides companies with access to Canada’s top exporting advisors, resources and contacts, giving them the training and support they need to become successful international traders in their specific business sector.
TAP graduates report an average growth of 42% in export sales one year...
Bridges to Better Business Event 2019
Posted on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 04:38 PM
The Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre is proud to be hosting their annual Bridges to Better Business event on Thursday, November 7th 2019.
Join us as we welcome guest speaker Laura Beauparlant, Director of Lab Creative, as she teaches you how to bring your story, your audience, and...
Feature Development: 92 Roy Boulevard
Posted on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 04:30 PM
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
17,500 sf industrial building available for lease. The building features excellent shipping facilities including 15' clear height and dock and drive in shipping doors. Additional dock and drive in doors could be added. HVAC throughout the office and shop. Air lines. Jib crane. Situated...
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