Local Business and Economic Development News

New Chamber of Commerce Program Highlights Local Businesses

The Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant is proud to announce their #ShopLocalBrantfordBrant campaign! Over the next few months, the Chamber will be celebrating all the local businesses that “make it happen” in our community.

This program is a series of initiatives encouraging the people of #BrantfordBrant...

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Next SWODF Funding Opportunity Helps Businesses Expand and Invest in Jobs

How it works

The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments to businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for economic development in southwestern Ontario.

SWODF is a fund designed to help businesses create new jobs, and invest in new technologies,...

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Feature Development: 84 Market Street

PROPERTY OVERVIEW

BUILT - 1952 | ARCHITECT - Leslie H. Kemp

• Historical 3 storey office building with strong presence
• 17,577 Sf - 5,559 Sf / floor with additional large finished lower level
• Elevator access to all 4 levels
• Recently occupied with well-maintained HVAC & mechanical systems
• Adaptable...

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BDC Report on Labour Shortage Strategies for Businesses

Hiring Difficulties Are Not Going Away

Labour shortage is not a new phenomenon in Canada. But as the economy recovers and the job market bounces back, the pressure on employers is intensifying.

55% of Canadian entrepreneurs are struggling to hire the workers they need, which leaves them with no choice...

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My Main Street: Local Recovery Through Community Strength

The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) launched a pilot program with the Economic Developers Council of Ontario called My Main Street, a $23.25-million investment funded by FedDev Ontario, to help drive business and restore vibrancy to local communities across southern Ontario as we continue to wrestle with...

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New targeted COVID-19 support measures to create jobs and growth

Overview

With one of the most successful vaccination campaigns in the world, many businesses safely reopening, and employment now back to pre-pandemic levels, Canadians have reached a turning point in the fight against COVID-19. The government has now surpassed its target of creating a million new jobs....

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City Announces Tree Planting Grant Program

The City of Brantford is pleased to announce a funding opportunity available for local commercial and industrial businesses. The Commercial/Industrial Tree Planting Grant Program will help cover the costs of tree planting on any industrial or commercial property within the City of Brantford limits with...

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September 2021 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 6.1% [+] Ontario 7.3% [-] Canada 6.9% [-]

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

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City Launches Downtown Improvement Task Force

In May 2021, Brantford City Council approved the creation of the Downtown Improvement Task Force to address ongoing challenges in the downtown core. The primary goal of the task force, which held its first meeting in August, is to make recommendations with respect to both short and long-term actions...

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Laurier Launches Microsoft Courses for Professionals

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