Local Business and Economic Development News

Brantford Welcomes Historic Stick Maker to the Community

Heritage Hockey Sticks Inc., which has been making ice hockey sticks for elite and amateur athletes for more than 100 years, is moving its manufacturing operations to Brantford.

The company is relocating from a century old facility in Cambridge to a more modern and efficient building on Spalding Drive....

October 2020 Construction Numbers

Brantford breaks development record with more than $225 million in construction

Brantford is having its biggest construction year in history. The year-to-date construction value for 2020 is $225.258 million, which already exceeds the previous yearly record of $211.828 million set in 2005.

“This year...

Businesses to see relief from Provincial Tax Cut recommended by Mayor's Task Force

As a result of reductions announced in the 2020 Ontario budget tabled at Queen's Park on November 5th, businesses in Brantford are now positioned to save $6.8-million in provincial taxes. The reduction, lobbied for by several municipalities including the City of Brantford’s Mayor's Economic Recovery...

October 2020 Labour Market Update

The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.

September Unemployment Rate: October Unemployment Rate: Brantford 7.2% [-] Ontario 9.6% [+] Canada 8.9% [-]

Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported...

Piller’s Fine Foods Announces Expansion Plans for Brantford

Piller’s Fine Foods has announced plans to build a $19.1 million expansion to their processing facility in Brantford, Ontario.

The new 27,000 square feet addition will house leading-edge, automated processing equipment and additional production equipment to support the company’s growth strategy.

According...

Province Hosts More 2020 Virtual Events about Trade with India

The Province of Ontario is organizing two online events around investment and business opportunities in India.

Opportunities in India’s eCommerce Market

Online November 19, 2020

The Ontario government is holding a free webinar on the Indian e-commerce market, local e-marketplaces and enabling services,...

September 2020 Construction Numbers

Housing Starts boost Brantford’s construction value in September

The City released its September 2020 Report on Construction Activity demonstrating a construction value of $41.301 million for 93 permits issued, which is almost double the 5-year average for this time period. This increase in construction...

September 2020 Labour Market Update

The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.

September Unemployment Rate: Brantford 8.1% [-] Ontario 9.5% [-] Canada 9.0% [-]

Be sure to review the participation rate and the employment rate (reported as percentages), as well...

Upfield Canada Chooses Brantford for New Plant-Based Spreads And New Vegan Cheese Facility

Upfield joins Brantford's expanding food manufacturing sector

Upfield Canada Inc. is expanding its operations with a new Canadian production facility.  The new state-of-the-art facility in Brantford will provide expanded capacity as well as the technical and production efficiencies required to support...

Beautifully Remodeled Building Embodies Downtown Transformation

The beautifully and completely remodeled 3 story building at 9-15 Queen Street in Brantford embodies the continued transformation of the city’s downtown.

Apartment Rental Information

Brand new, high-end, modern apartments with 1, 2, and 3 bedroom layouts in the heart of the city’s downtown core. ...