Local Business and Economic Development News

Home in Brantford's New City Hall

The Economic Development and Tourism Department is now at home in Brantford’s new City Hall.  The move brings us together with many other City departments under one roof at the beautifully renovated historical building at 58 Dalhousie in downtown Brantford. This modern space enables staff to more...

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Connect with a one-time $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant for your small business

Digital Main Street (DMS) is a program focused on assisting small businesses with their adoption of technologies. The Digital Transformation Grant program provides funding for training, advisory support, and grants to brick-and-mortar small businesses looking to increase their capacity through digital...

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August 2021 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 5.7% [-] Ontario 7.6% [-] Canada 7.1% [-]

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

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New Brantford Downtown Community Improvement Plan

Recently, Brantford City Council adopted the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to promote development and investment in the Downtown.

The Downtown Community Improvement Plan is intended to support Downtown revitalization and bring more people to live and work in Downtown Brantford by helping...

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July 2021 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 6.1% [-] Ontario 8.0% [-] Canada 7.5% [-]

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

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Feature Development: 130 Savannah Oaks Drive

Overview

• Address: 130 Savannah Oaks Drive, Brantford
• Lot Size:  ±27.4 Total / ±10.3 Top of Bank
• Zoning: M3-5 Industrial

Prestige industrial development site along the Highway 403 corridor

130 Savannah Oaks Drive is a unique offering in the marketplace with ±27.4 acres of development land,...

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Province Investing in Local Businesses to Boost Growth in Brantford Area

The Ontario government is supporting an investment of $25 million by local manufacturers to help strengthen domestic manufacturing and attract investment in Brantford. The province is investing nearly $2.4 million in four Brantford-area businesses through the Regional Development Program that will help...

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Enterprise Brant offering Build Business Back Better Loan

Enterprise Brant is offering Brantford and area businesses the Build Business Back Better Loan.

Overview

The loan offers:

• Loan amounts starting from $2,500
• Fixed interest rate of 2.45% and interest only payments for the first year
• Repayable anytime in part or in full without penalty
• Flexible terms

Criteria

Criteria...

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St. Leonard’s wants to see your #SignsOfHiring

Have you seen the signs? The economy has begun to recover from the pandemic and the lockdowns and stay-at-home orders that came along with it. Businesses are showing signs of hiring again.

#SignsOfHiring

When you see a 'Now Hiring' or 'Help Wanted' sign in a local business, snap a picture of the sign...

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Jobs and Growth Fund to Create Jobs and Foster Economic Activity

Applications can now be submitted for new fund supporting clean, inclusive recovery and long-term economic growth.

As Canada works to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the vitality of businesses and communities is key to our economic recovery. The Government of Canada has made the commitment to create...

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