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Ontario Launches Skilled Trades Career Fairs for Students
Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 03:45 PM
The Ontario government is working for workers by launching career fairs this fall to prepare the next generation of young people for rewarding and well-paying jobs in the skilled trades. These fairs address labour shortages in high-demand sectors and help deliver the province’s ambitious infrastructure...
Micro-Grants to Help Grow Your Business Online
Posted on Monday, October 17, 2022 03:55 PM
The Government of Canada and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce offer micro-grants to small businesses wanting to grow their business online.
The Grow Your Business Online grant provides eligible small business owners up to $2,400 to get their business online and boost their e-commerce presence.
E-commerce...
October is Manufacturing Month
Posted on Friday, October 14, 2022 11:31 AM
October is Manufacturing Month, celebrating a key industry that provides thousands of jobs in the Grand Erie region.
About 1.7 million people work in manufacturing across Canada, over half of those jobs in Ontario – the country’s manufacturing heartland.
Manufacturing is the No. 1 employer in our area,...
Grand Erie Aspire Job Fair - Multi Day Event
Posted on Friday, October 14, 2022 11:22 AM
The Grand Erie Aspire Job Fair will have more than 100 employers participating over 3 days at 3 locations: all eager to hire!
The region’s largest job fair is organized by First Work’s Aspire and community partners, including employment services, schools and local Chambers of Commerce.
Dates- November...
Filming Notice - October 12-14, 2022
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 02:07 PM
The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is pleased to welcome the cast and crew of Undercover Holiday. They will be filming exterior scenes along Dalhousie St. (George St. to Market St.) and George Street (Darling St. to Dalhousie St.).
This film follows a pop star returning...
Filming Notice - October 15-16, 22-23 & 27-28, 2022
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 02:07 PM
The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is pleased to welcome the cast and crew of Maybe This Time. They will be filming exterior scenes at Queen St. and Nelson St. (October 15-16), interior and exterior scenes at the Sanderson Centre (October 22), interior scenes at 235...
September 2022 Labour Market Update
Posted on Friday, October 07, 2022 12:31 PM
The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.
September Unemployment Rate: Brantford 4.1% [+] Ontario 5.8% [+] Canada 5.2% [-]
Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well...
Ontario Investing in Construction Sector to Combat Labour Shortage
Posted on Thursday, October 06, 2022 06:41 PM
The Ontario government is working for workers by investing $3.7 million to help up to 2,500 workers start or advance in well-paying careers in the construction industry. This decade, Ontario will need 100,000 more construction workers to help deliver the province’s ambitious infrastructure plans, including...
Barry Callebaut Breaks Ground on New Specialty Chocolate Factory in Brantford
Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 09:36 AM
On September 27, 2022, Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest factory in Brantford on Bowery Road in the city’s northwest industrial area.
Barry Callebault is investing $104 million US in the factory...
Opportunities at KeepRite Refrigeration
Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 08:36 AM
KeepRite Refrigeration is one of North America’s most recognized and successful commercial refrigeration manufacturers, and a strong, stable employer recognized within the community. For almost 80 years, KeepRite Refrigeration has built upon time-tested and proven techniques, combining them with progressive...
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