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Videos Showcase Continued Growth and Innovation in Brantford
Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2019 04:23 PM
We are pleased to present three new videos highlighting the growth and vibrancy of our local economy. These videos continue our Economic Development series showcasing how companies and organizations succeed in Brantford.
The first video features Vicano Construction. Vicano construction is...
Recognizing Local Industry
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 03:40 PM
On March 22, 2019, the City of Brantford Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and the Rotary Club of Brantford shared a positive economic message as the City continues to experience steady growth and diversify and develop its economic base through the attraction of small and medium sized firms....
GreenMantra Spotlighted in National News
Posted on Monday, March 25, 2019 03:11 PM
GreenMantra's innovative approaches to recycling attracted national attention in an article from the CBC. The company is spotlighted among two other start-ups but differentiated for its unique approach to upcycling post-consumer and post-industrial recycled plastics. Here is an excerpt:
"But is...
Feature Development: 205 Mary St
Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2019 11:27 AM
Our featured development this month is 205 Mary Street. This well maintained industrial freestanding building occupies 61,156 square feet on 4.86 acres.
Currently zoned M2 and would be ideal for storage facility conversion. Clear height ranges from 16' to 23'. Fully sprinklered facility. The...
TV Set from LOST GIRL Available for Booking
Posted on Monday, March 18, 2019 09:55 AM
Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford is home to a unique hidden television treasure. The complete bar set from the show LOST GIRL is available for bookings.
“Located in downtown Brantford ON, the bar set from the Canadian TV show LOST GIRL was donated to Wilfrid Laurier University after its...
February 2019 Construction Numbers
Posted on Friday, March 15, 2019 02:27 PM
The City of Brantford released the February 2019 Summary Report on Construction Activity. The report shows a construction value of $8.172 million for permits issued in the month of February.
The construction value attained in the month of February is higher than the values attained in the previous...
Snow Sets Stage for Film Production in Brantford
Posted on Friday, March 08, 2019 12:00 PM
The snow and cold weather provided the perfect backdrop for a new Netflix movie filming in Brantford. Let It Snow is making its temporary home at the site of the former Johnny Be Good Diner on Paris Road.
A circulation letter to residents near the diner describes the holiday story as, “When a once-in-century...
February 2019 Labour Market Update
Posted on Friday, March 08, 2019 10:33 AM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
February Unemployment Rates: Brantford 4.6% [-] Ontario 5.7% [=] Canada 5.8% [=]
The report includes annual rates for the last 10 years, comparing Brantford...
Another Large Downtown Residential Development Planned
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2019 03:30 PM
Another large residential development is planned for downtown Brantford. Zahlco Developments announced that it has closed on 120-138 Market Street and 31-35 Chatham Street on Jan 31st, 2019.
Properties at the corner of Market and Chatham Streets are intended to be transformed into a 9-story, 205...
City of Brantford and County of Brant to Host the 2021 Ontario 55+ Winter Games
Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2019 09:16 AM
The City of Brantford Economic Development & Tourism department is thrilled to announce that the 2021 55+ Winter Games are coming to Brantford and the County of Brant on February 11 to 13, 2021. The Ontario 55+ Games celebrates active living and is hosted every year for individuals in Ontario who...
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