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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...
August 2019 Construction Numbers
Posted on Monday, September 23, 2019 02:50 PM
The City released its August 2019 Report on Construction Activity demonstrating a construction value of $18.707 million for issued permits. Increases were seen in Single Detached Dwellings (New), Institutional & Government, Multiple Residential (New) and Industrial Sectors.
The Single Detached Dwellings...
Talking About In-Demand Skilled Trades
Posted on Monday, September 23, 2019 02:07 PM
The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie is encouraging area businesses to share their thoughts on what can be done to address the local skilled trades shortage.
Employers can share their views on this important issue by filling out a 5-minute survey on hard to fill trades positions, how to increase...
$1.9 Million in Funding for Training in Steel Sector
Posted on Monday, September 23, 2019 01:41 PM
Ontario's Government is helping people across Western Ontario prepare for successful careers in the steel sector by partnering with employers and investing in skills training.
The Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities announced $1.9 million in provincial funding for an innovative “Skills...
City Wins Additional 2019 Website Award
Posted on Monday, September 23, 2019 01:16 PM
The City of Brantford has been honoured with the prestigious 2019 Web Marketing Association Best Government website award for its website redevelopment project. The annual award recognizes one city, county, provincial and/or state government across North America for their work to engage citizens online...
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program
Posted on Monday, September 23, 2019 12:48 PM
The Ontario government is partnering with auto parts companies to invest in technology and training to strengthen the auto industry and protect jobs.
The new $10 million Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) is a key commitment of Driving Prosperity: The Future of Ontario's Automotive Sector,...
City Offers Heritage Grant Program
Posted on Monday, September 23, 2019 12:28 PM
The City of Brantford is pleased to offer the Heritage Grant Program. The program provides up to $5,000 in financial assistance towards projects that protect, preserve, restore or repair designated heritage properties.
“We are committed to preserving Brantford’s past by providing financial support to...
August 2019 Labour Market Update
Posted on Friday, September 06, 2019 02:24 PM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
August Unemployment Rate: Brantford 3.9% [-] Ontario 5.6% [-] Canada 5.7% [=]
The report includes annual rates for the last 10 years, comparing Brantford to...
Economic Development Website Wins Another Design Award
Posted on Friday, August 16, 2019 02:48 PM
We are honoured and excited to be the recipients of another design award for our new website. The Apex Awards for Publication Excellence announced the winners for 2019. The City of Brantford’s Economic Development website was one of 11 international winners recognized in the category of website...
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