Local Business and Economic Development News

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

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...

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Here to Stay: The New Holiday Inn Express & Suites

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...

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Local Agri-food Companies Get Funding

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...

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January 2018 Construction Numbers Off to a Strong Start

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...

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

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...

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Feature Development Opportunity: CONKLIN PLACE PLAZA

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...

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December 2017 Construction Numbers

The City of Brantford released the December 2017 Summary Report on Construction Activity. The report shows a construction value of $14.558 million for permits issued in the month. The year-end construction value of $202.748 million is above last year's total of $184.084 million, and concludes...

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Take Part in the EmployerONE Survey

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What is it? EmployerOne is a comprehensive, community-wide annual survey – done every January – about the workforce and human resource needs of local employers.

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Feature Development Opportunity: 47 Morton Avenue

Clean industrial facility on a large lot in Brantford. This manufacturing / assembly space is equipped with heavy power and ample loading. The 5.01 acre lot allows for future building expansion or outside storage. 47 Morton Avenue is exceptionally well located with quick access to Highway 403.

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November 2017 Construction Numbers

The City of Brantford released the November 2017 Summary Report on Construction Activity. Values attained in the month are below the values attained in November 2016, as well as below the five year average for construction values reached in the month of November. Increases were seen in the Single...

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