Local Business and Economic Development News

Brantford Named One of Canada’s Best Locations to Invest for Business for The Third Year in a Row

For the third year in a row, Brantford has been named one of the nation’s best locations for businesses to invest. Site Selection Magazine recognized Brantford among 20 local and regional groups across the nation representing “Canada’s Best Location,” based on corporate end-user facility investment and...

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August 2022 Labour Market Update

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

August Unemployment Rate: Brantford 3.8% [+] Ontario 5.7% [+] Canada 5.4% [+]

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

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City of Brantford recognized as one of the top international film commissions at the LGMI Awards

The City was nominated for the Outstanding Film Commission Award alongside five other locations with Oklahoma Film & Music Office ultimately taking home the award for Reservation Dogs. A film commission is a specialized office under the authority of a government entity with the purpose of promoting...

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Filming Notice – September 2-8, 2022

The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is pleased to welcome back the cast and crew of Murdoch Mysteries. They will be filming exterior scenes in daylight at the Steve Brown Sports Complex at 20 Edge St, Brantford.

The film crew will be on site Friday, September 2 as well as...

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Examining Quality of Work

The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie (WPBGE) is excited to announce their workforce survey, Examining Quality of Work, is now live!

You can take and share the 15-minute survey online.

The goal is to hear from 500+ employees and jobseekers living within the communities of Brantford, Six Nations,...

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The Brantford region solidifies itself as a top destination for manufacturing & distribution

Granite REIT collaborates with JLL Canada to deliver world-class industrial space and welcomes Barry Callebaut to the Granite Telephone City Logistics Centre development in Brantford

Granite REIT, along with its leasing partner JLL Canada, is pleased to announce the launch of the Granite Telephone City...

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Skills2Advance Welding Program Open to Businesses

Attention businesses! Do you employ welders? The local Skills2Advance Welding program is offering FREE training in basic welding techniques to companies who have employees eager to learn. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to upskill some of your existing staff - training can be completed in as...

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Filming Notice - August 9-10, 2022

The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is pleased to welcome back the crew and participating athletes from All-Round Champion Season 5 to film from August 9-10, 2022. They will be filming interior scenes at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, located at 254 North Park Street.

The...

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July 2022 Labour Market Update

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

July Unemployment Rate: Brantford 3.4% [-] Ontario 5.3% [+] Canada 4.9% [=]

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

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Introducing the New Director of Economic Development and Tourism

The City of Brantford is pleased to announce that Sara Munroe has accepted the position of Director of Economic Development and Tourism.

As our new Director of Economic Development and Tourism, Sara Munroe brings outstanding experience and ideas that will guide our department as we support investment...

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