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March 2018 Construction Numbers

Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 12:00 AM

The City of Brantford released the March 2018 Summary Report on Construction Activity. The report shows a construction value of $5.080 million for permits issued in the month of March.

The construction value attained in March 2018 is below the construction value attained in March 2017; while the...

Economic Development and Tourism Department 2017 Year In Review

Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2018 12:00 AM

2017 was a very exciting year for our team and a rewarding one for the local economy. Each division celebrated major accomplishments, including significant investments from both new and existing international companies, increased economic impacts generated by emerging tourism markets and record...










Feature Development Opportunity: 99 Savannah Oaks Drive

Posted on Friday, March 23, 2018 12:00 AM

  • 99 Savannah Oaks Drive, Unit #4
  • 97,609 sf
  • Rent - $5.25 psf

99 Savannah Oaks is a very large industrial building with Proctor & Gamble as the head tenant. This property offers excellent access to the GTA and US border crossings. Surrounded by beautiful landscaping, this property has great curb appeal....

February 2018 Construction Numbers Remain Very Positive

Posted on Friday, March 23, 2018 12:00 AM

The City of Brantford released the February 2018 Summary Report on Construction Activity. The report shows a construction value of $4.277 million for permits issued in the month of February, which is above the values attained in three of the past four years.

The construction value attained in...

Brantford Economic Development Advisory Committee and Rotary Club of Brantford Recognize Local Industry

Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 12:00 AM

On Friday, February 23, 2018, the Economic Development Advisory Committee held its annual Industrial Appreciation event at the Brantford Golf and Country Club. This is the tenth year in a row that the Committee has partnered with the Rotary Club of Brantford to host the event.

“Recognizing the...

Here to Stay: The New Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 12:00 AM

The countdown is on as Vrancor puts the finishing touches on the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brantford, set to open early May 2018.

Located at Highway 403 (exit 41) and Garden Avenue, the 110-room property will offer a modern, new hotel experience in Brantford.

“As the first new build hotel...

Local Agri-food Companies Get Funding

Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 12:00 AM

Growing Forward 2 (GF2) is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that encourages innovation, competitiveness and market development, adaptability and industry sustainability in Canada's agri-food and agri-products sector. In Ontario, GF2 has provided resources, tools and cost-share funding assistance...

January 2018 Construction Numbers Off to a Strong Start

Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 12:00 AM

A significant increase in the number of construction permits issued in January 2018 gives the City of Brantford a great start to construction values for the year, up over 2017.

The City released its January 2018 Summary Report on Construction Activity. The statistics show a construction value of $16.592...

City and County Finalists for the 2018 Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance Prestige Awards

Posted on Monday, January 22, 2018 12:00 AM

The finalists have been named for the 2018 Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA) PRESTIGE Awards, which recognize sport tourism events, organizations, volunteers and leaders in seven different categories. We are pleased to announce that the 2017 Ontario ParaSport Winter Games jointly hosted by the...

Feature Development Opportunity: CONKLIN PLACE PLAZA

Posted on Monday, January 22, 2018 12:00 AM

Located at the corners of Conklin Road and Blackburn Drive, this commercial plaza will provide 34,700 square feet of leasable retail and commercial office space targeting medical practitioners and much needed service and retail outlets for the predominantly residential community of southwest...