Local Business and Economic Development News

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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New Apprenticeship Grant for Employers

The Graduated Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (GAGE) provides payments to employers who hire (sponsor) and train apprentices in 130 eligible trades. Eligible employers will receive an automatic payment as their apprentice completes each level of training and when they achieve their Certificate...

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Ontario Web Portal Helps Businesses Maximize International Market Potential

Ontario is boosting access to resources for exporters with the new Magnet Export Business Portal, the first of its kind in Canada.

This new web portal will help connect Ontario exporters with the tools and content they need to succeed in international markets. The web portal will use highly intelligent,...

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October 2017 Construction Numbers

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

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Italian Logistics Provider Capitalizes on City’s Supply Chain Advantages

The Pacorini Group has selected Brantford for their new cocoa bulk storage and cleaning facility, leasing 230,153 sq.ft. of vacant industrial space at 46 Bosworth Court. The Brantford location will operate under Pacorini Canada Ltd., solely purposed for the bulk storage and cleaning of raw cocoa for...

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