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                <title>Ontario Support Programs</title>
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                <title>Webinar: Leveraging Global Partnerships to Elevate Innovation and Research</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Understanding Aviation Opportunities</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2026 12:15:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Forging Deeper Relationships</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Investing Is About The Future: A Lesson From Ferrero</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>THE CHOCOSPHERE</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More Than Trade Routes</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$1.5 Billion For Sectors Significantly Impacted By Tariffs</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NEW INDUSTRIAL GRANTS IN BRANTFORD</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-industrial-grants-in-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Excellence Awards</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Defense No Longer Niche</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Food Manufacturing Export Seminar</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/food-manufacturing-export-seminar/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 April 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Applications For U.S. Tariff Refunds</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/applications-for-us-tariff-refunds/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 April 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Connecting With Mexico</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 April 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Future Focused</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 April 2026 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Food Industry Breakfast</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 April 2026 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Enbridge Gas Is Seeking Feedback from the Industrial Community</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/enbridge-gas-is-seeking-feedback-from-the-industrial-community/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2026 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CUSMA Compliance Tips</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 March 2026 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Touring Casasanta</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 February 2026 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Exporting To the U.S.A. &#x2013; Seminars</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 January 2026 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chambers of Commerce Brantford Brant Announces Excellence Awards Finalists</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/chambers-of-commerce-brantford-brant-announces-excellence-awards-finalists/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 January 2026 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Massilly North America Announces $85 Million Manufacturing Investment</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 27 January 2026 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Happy New Year</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 January 2026 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Connecting Companies to Federal and Provincial Resources</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/connecting-companies-to-federal-and-provincial-resources/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 December 2025 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welcome Barry Callebaut</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/welcome-barry-callebaut/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 November 2025 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bidding With the City</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 13 November 2025 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Opportunities in New Markets</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 October 2025 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Strengthening Trade Between Europe and Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Mayor Davis embarked on a trade mission to European companies at the Anuga Food Fair. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/strengthening-trade-between-europe-and-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/strengthening-trade-between-europe-and-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 October 2025 14:54:24</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice: September 25</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of filming activities in Brantford on September 25. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-september-25/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-september-25/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 September 2025 19:25:04</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Recognized Among &quot;Canada&#x27;s Best Locations&quot; for 6th Year in a Row</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford has been named by Site Selection Magazine as one of Canada&#x2019;s Best Locations for investment in 2025.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-recognized-among-canadas-best-locations-for-6th-year-in-a-row/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-recognized-among-canadas-best-locations-for-6th-year-in-a-row/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 September 2025 20:27:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice: August 26</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of filming activities in Brantford on August 26. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-august-26/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-august-26/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 August 2025 14:43:01</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice: June 6-7</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of filming activities in Brantford on June 6-7, <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-june-6-7/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-june-6-7/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 June 2025 16:40:33</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notices: May 27</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of filming activities in Brantford on May 27. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notices-may-27/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notices-may-27/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 16:02:36</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notices: May 13 to June 13</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of filming activities in Brantford from May 13 to June 13, 2025. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notices-may-13-to-june-13/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notices-may-13-to-june-13/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:27:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notices: May 14 and 16, 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of filming activities in Brantford on May 14 and 16, 2025 <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notices-may-14-and-16-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notices-may-14-and-16-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 17:05:46</pubDate>
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                <title>$445 Million Expansion at Ferrero Canada Ltd./Lt&#xE9;e Announced</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ferrero Canada is investing $445 million to expand the Brantford facility. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/445-million-expansion-at-ferrero-canada-ltdltee-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/445-million-expansion-at-ferrero-canada-ltdltee-announced/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 April 2025 19:35:14</pubDate>
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                <title>January 2025 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the January 2025 labour market report including the unemployment rate for the Brantford CMA. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2025-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2025-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 February 2025 18:14:42</pubDate>
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                <title>Mayor Kevin Davis takes action to protect Brantford&#x2019;s economy amid U.S. tariff threat </title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/mayor-kevin-davis-takes-action-to-protect-brantford-s-economy-amid-us-tariff-threat/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/mayor-kevin-davis-takes-action-to-protect-brantford-s-economy-amid-us-tariff-threat/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 February 2025 16:15:35</pubDate>
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                <title>U.S. Trade and Tariff Resources</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Online resources and information for businesses as they navigate potential changes around U.S. trade and tariffs. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/us-trade-and-tariff-resources/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/us-trade-and-tariff-resources/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 January 2025 14:09:14</pubDate>
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                <title>Webinar: Exporting to the USA</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A webinar to help Brantford businesses identify best practices when exporting to the USA, particularly in times of uncertainty.   <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/webinar-exporting-to-the-usa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/webinar-exporting-to-the-usa/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 January 2025 14:12:59</pubDate>
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                <title>December 2024 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the December 2024 labour market report including the unemployment rate for the Brantford CMA. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2024-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2024-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 January 2025 17:19:42</pubDate>
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                <title>November 2024 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the November 2024 labour market report including the unemployment rate for the Brantford CMA. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2024-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2024-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 December 2024 18:57:28</pubDate>
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                <title>October 2024 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the October 2024 labour market report including the unemployment rate for the Brantford CMA. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2024-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2024-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 November 2024 17:33:19</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice: November 6, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of filming activities in Brantford on November 6, 2024. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-november-6-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-november-6-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 November 2024 14:33:35</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice: October 15-19, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about filming projects in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-october-15-19-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-october-15-19-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 October 2024 20:08:05</pubDate>
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                <title>September 2024 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the September 2024 labour market report including the unemployment rate for the Brantford CMA. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2024-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2024-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 October 2024 19:59:46</pubDate>
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                <title>August 2024 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the August 2024 labour market report including the unemployment rate for the Brantford CMA. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2024-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2024-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 September 2024 17:54:06</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice: August 16, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of filming activities in Brantford on August 16, 2024. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-august-16-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-august-16-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 August 2024 16:14:27</pubDate>
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                <title>July 2024 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the July 2024 labour market report including the unemployment rate for the Brantford CMA. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2024-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2024-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 August 2024 17:50:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skills Development Fund Expand Opportunities in Manufacturing, Construction, and Technology</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Applications now open for largest round of Skills Development Fund to train workers in manufacturing, construction and technology <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/skills-development-fund-expand-opportunities-in-manufacturing-construction-and-technology/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/skills-development-fund-expand-opportunities-in-manufacturing-construction-and-technology/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 July 2024 20:26:59</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice: July 17-22, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about a filming project in Brantford from July 17 to July 22, 2024. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-july-17-22-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-july-17-22-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 July 2024 13:07:14</pubDate>
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                <title>North Eastern USA Trade Shows and Events - Q3 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A list of some trade shows and business events in the Northeast USA that may be of interest to businesses tapping into that market. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/north-eastern-usa-trade-shows-and-events-q3-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/north-eastern-usa-trade-shows-and-events-q3-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 July 2024 14:14:16</pubDate>
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                <title>June 2024 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the June 2024 labour market report including the unemployment rate for the Brantford CMA. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2024-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2024-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 July 2024 17:01:47</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice: July 9-12</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Notice about filming in Brantford from July 9-12. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-july-9-12/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-july-9-12/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 July 2024 12:44:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Help Shape Brantford&#x27;s Vision for 2050 and Beyond</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford 2050 is an initiative engaging the community to help us plan for our city&#x27;s future. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/help-shape-brantfords-vision-for-2050-and-beyond/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/help-shape-brantfords-vision-for-2050-and-beyond/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 June 2024 13:46:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice: June 25-26, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about filming activities in Brantford on June 25-36. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-june-25-26-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-june-25-26-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 June 2024 12:42:49</pubDate>
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                <title>New Website Streamlines Building and Planning Services in Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Announcing a new website is designed to simplify and streamline the building and planning process for residents, builders, developers and businesses.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-website-streamlines-building-and-planning-services-in-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-website-streamlines-building-and-planning-services-in-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 June 2024 14:16:42</pubDate>
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                <title>May 2024 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the May 2024 labour market report including the unemployment rate for the Brantford CMA. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2024-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2024-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 June 2024 17:39:24</pubDate>
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                <title>April 2024 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the April 2024 labour market report including the unemployment rate for the Brantford CMA. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2024-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2024-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 15:58:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice: May 6-8, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Film Notification: May 6-8, 2024 <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-may-6-8-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-may-6-8-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 12:53:30</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice: May 8, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Film Notification: May 8, 2024 <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-may-8-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-may-8-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 13:25:46</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice: May 3, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Film Notification for May 3, 2024. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-may-3-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-may-3-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 13:19:36</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice: May 3-4, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Film Notification: May 3-4, 2024 <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-may-3-4-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-may-3-4-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 April 2024 13:27:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Free 2024 Export Webinars Focusing on Tapping the US Market from the Province of Ontario</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Province is offering three different webinars to help businesses understand exporting to the US Market. The events are in April and May 2024. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/free-2024-export-webinars-focusing-on-tapping-the-us-market-from-the-province-of-ontario/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/free-2024-export-webinars-focusing-on-tapping-the-us-market-from-the-province-of-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 April 2024 16:00:04</pubDate>
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                <title>New Application Dates for the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund</title>
                <description><![CDATA[News around new application dates for SWODF. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-application-dates-for-the-southwestern-ontario-development-fund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-application-dates-for-the-southwestern-ontario-development-fund/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 April 2024 16:51:02</pubDate>
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                <title>March 2024 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the March 2024 labour market report including the unemployment rate for the Brantford CMA. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2024-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2024-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 April 2024 15:15:48</pubDate>
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                <title>Connect with the Economic Development team</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The economic development team wants to understand your business better and how we can support it. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/connect-with-the-economic-development-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/connect-with-the-economic-development-team/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 March 2024 18:40:07</pubDate>
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                <title>Ethos Automation Open House </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ethos Automation is hosting an open house in March 2024. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ethos-automation-open-house/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ethos-automation-open-house/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 March 2024 16:58:23</pubDate>
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                <title>February 2024 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the February 2024 labour market report including the unemployment rate for the Brantford CMA. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2024-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2024-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 March 2024 18:35:46</pubDate>
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                <title>New Funding Opens from CanExports SMEs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[CanExport SMEs provides up to $50,000 to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in Canada for international business development activities.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-funding-opens-from-canexports-smes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-funding-opens-from-canexports-smes/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 February 2024 21:12:44</pubDate>
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                <title>New Technology, Tools and Process Support from the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Businesses could get up to $150,000 to help cover costs of modernization. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-technology-tools-and-process-support-from-the-ontario-automotive-modernization-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-technology-tools-and-process-support-from-the-ontario-automotive-modernization-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 February 2024 20:37:01</pubDate>
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                <title>Apply for 2024 My Main Street Funding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Applications are now open for My Main Street, a $15-million investment to support main street businesses and communities across southern Ontario <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/apply-for-2024-my-main-street-funding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/apply-for-2024-my-main-street-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 February 2024 18:29:15</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice - February 23, 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Notice of filming activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-february-23-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-february-23-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 February 2024 13:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>January 2024 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the January 2024 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2024-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2024-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 February 2024 19:51:11</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Sets Record Again in 2023 Building Permit Values</title>
                <description><![CDATA[2023 represented the highest year on record for building permit values. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-sets-record-again-in-2023-building-permit-values/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-sets-record-again-in-2023-building-permit-values/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 January 2024 14:08:39</pubDate>
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                <title>Northwest Municipal Services Expansion Environmental Assessments </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Input into study that will evaluate various alternatives for the service infrastructures, which include trunk watermain and trunk sewer extensions, road widenings, and stormwater management in and adjacent to the study area. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/northwest-municipal-services-expansion-environmental-assessments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/northwest-municipal-services-expansion-environmental-assessments/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 January 2024 14:47:11</pubDate>
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                <title>New Zoning By-law Hybrid Public Meeting</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Join us at the New Zoning By-law Hybrid Public Meeting to learn more about the project, ask questions of City staff and provide feedback.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-zoning-by-law-hybrid-public-meeting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-zoning-by-law-hybrid-public-meeting/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 January 2024 18:04:23</pubDate>
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                <title>December 2023 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the December 2023 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2023-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2023-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 January 2024 17:34:40</pubDate>
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                <title>November 2023 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the November 2023 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2023-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2023-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 December 2023 16:18:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Indigenous Business Navigator service available at Indigenous Services Canada</title>
                <description><![CDATA[To help make things easier for Indigenous businesses, organizations, and communities, a new service is now available through Indigenous Services Canada: the Indigenous Business Navigator Service. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/indigenous-business-navigator-service-available-at-indigenous-services-canada/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/indigenous-business-navigator-service-available-at-indigenous-services-canada/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 December 2023 18:05:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Strengthening Indigenous Economies</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Applications being accepted for funding to support economic development opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-strengthening-indigenous-economies/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-strengthening-indigenous-economies/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 December 2023 17:49:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Electric vehicle (EV) ChargeON Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The EV ChargeON program provides funding for the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Ontario communities outside of major cities. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/electric-vehicle-ev-chargeon-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/electric-vehicle-ev-chargeon-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 November 2023 14:14:18</pubDate>
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                <title>Cyber Integration for Businesses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Launched in partnership with Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange, the Cyber Integration for Businesses program is a major new initiative built to train key personnel, including senior leaders, procurement advisors and IT professionals with sector-specific pro <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/cyber-integration-for-businesses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/cyber-integration-for-businesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 November 2023 14:25:00</pubDate>
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                <title>October 2023 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the October 2023 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2023-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2023-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 November 2023 19:28:14</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Company Partners With Wayne Gretzky to Create Affordable Hockey Sticks</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Wayne Gretzky and Roustan Hockey Ltd., two Brantford greats, teamed up to launch a new affordable hockey stick aimed at making hockey more accessible for families <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-company-partners-with-wayne-gretzky-to-create-affordable-hockey-sticks/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-company-partners-with-wayne-gretzky-to-create-affordable-hockey-sticks/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 October 2023 13:06:11</pubDate>
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                <title>Supports to Help SMEs Fast Track Digital Technology Adaptation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC) helps Ontario small and medium businesses grow by adopting digital technology. Businesses with less than 500 staff seeking operational upgrades are encouraged to apply. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/supports-to-help-smes-fast-track-digital-technology-adaptation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/supports-to-help-smes-fast-track-digital-technology-adaptation/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 October 2023 13:13:25</pubDate>
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                <title>September 2023 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the September 2023 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2023-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2023-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 October 2023 14:43:44</pubDate>
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                <title>City launches private tree protection engagement campaign</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford is taking a proactive stance in our commitment to mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-launches-private-tree-protection-engagement-campaign/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-launches-private-tree-protection-engagement-campaign/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 October 2023 19:33:08</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Businesses Are Among Canada&#x2019;s Top Growing Companies of 2023</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We are excited that two outstanding Brantford businesses are part of Canada&#x2019;s Top Growing Companies of 2023 as published by The Globe and Mail.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-businesses-are-among-canada-s-top-growing-companies-of-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-businesses-are-among-canada-s-top-growing-companies-of-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 04 October 2023 19:45:40</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice - October 4-12, 2023</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about an upcoming filming project in Brantford, Ontario. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-october-4-12-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-october-4-12-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 October 2023 15:25:37</pubDate>
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                <title>Fall 2023 Multi-Employer Job Fair</title>
                <description><![CDATA[St. Leonard&#x2019;s Community Services, Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie and Community Resource Services - Brantford are hosting a multi-employer job fair. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/fall-2023-multi-employer-job-fair/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/fall-2023-multi-employer-job-fair/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 September 2023 13:56:26</pubDate>
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                <title>Colborne Point development a major step forward for City&#x2019;s downtown </title>
                <description><![CDATA[At their City Council meeting held August 29, 2023, Brantford City Council endorsed a bylaw directing the City to enter into an agreement of purchase of sale of the lands informally known as &#x201C;Colborne Point&#x201D; with Vrancor Group. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/colborne-point-development-a-major-step-forward-for-city-s-downtown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/colborne-point-development-a-major-step-forward-for-city-s-downtown/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 September 2023 15:12:02</pubDate>
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                <title>Free Export Webinars Focusing on Tapping the US Market</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Information on provincial programs NEBS- NETSUS and DO&#x2019;S and DON&#x2019;TS in the form of webinars on September 13th, September 20th, and September 27th <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/free-export-webinars-focusing-on-tapping-the-us-market/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/free-export-webinars-focusing-on-tapping-the-us-market/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 September 2023 14:28:16</pubDate>
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                <title>Massilly North America Celebrates Opening of New 42.2K s.f. Warehouse Facility</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Massilly North America celebrated the opening of a 42.2K s.f. warehouse facility expansion . <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/massilly-north-america-celebrates-opening-of-new-422k-sf-warehouse-facility/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/massilly-north-america-celebrates-opening-of-new-422k-sf-warehouse-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 September 2023 19:56:15</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford is one of Canada&#x2019;s Best Locations to Invest for Business, 4 years running</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Site Selection Magazine  has again named Brantford as one of the top places in the country for business investment. The  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-is-one-of-canada-s-best-locations-to-invest-for-business-4-years-running/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-is-one-of-canada-s-best-locations-to-invest-for-business-4-years-running/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 August 2023 16:31:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Post-Secondary Students Can Enhance Your Labour Force</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Information on hiring post-secondary students in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/post-secondary-students-can-enhance-your-labour-force/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/post-secondary-students-can-enhance-your-labour-force/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 August 2023 13:55:56</pubDate>
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                <title>July 2023 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the July 2023 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2023-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2023-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 August 2023 19:28:10</pubDate>
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                <title>Lintec Label and Print Solutions to expand with investment from Government of Canada</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about the federal government&#x27;s investment in Lintec Label and Print Solutions in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/lintec-label-and-print-solutions-to-expand-with-investment-from-government-of-canada/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/lintec-label-and-print-solutions-to-expand-with-investment-from-government-of-canada/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 July 2023 19:29:01</pubDate>
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                <title>June 2023 Labour Market Report</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the June 2023 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2023-labour-market-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2023-labour-market-report/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 July 2023 19:02:42</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Ranked Second Safest City to Live in Canada</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford as the second safest city to live in Canada in Rentola study. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-ranked-second-safest-city-to-live-in-canada/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-ranked-second-safest-city-to-live-in-canada/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 July 2023 19:58:08</pubDate>
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                <title>City nominated again for Outstanding Film Commission at 2023 LMGI Awards</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford was nominated for an LMGI Award for the second straight year in the category of Outstanding Film Commission. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-nominated-again-for-outstanding-film-commission-at-2023-lmgi-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-nominated-again-for-outstanding-film-commission-at-2023-lmgi-awards/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 July 2023 18:47:01</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice - July 2 to July 7, 2023</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Filming notice of an upcoming production in Brantford <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-july-2-to-july-7-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-july-2-to-july-7-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 June 2023 18:35:44</pubDate>
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                <title>Business Digital Adoption and Support from the Digitalization Competence Centre </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Through the Digitalization Competence Centre, Ontario is placing its SMEs at the forefront of digital transformation, supporting them to adapt and thrive from this digital evolution. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/business-digital-adoption-and-support-from-the-digitalization-competence-centre/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/business-digital-adoption-and-support-from-the-digitalization-competence-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 June 2023 13:01:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Learn about the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) provides funding towards the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) chargers and hydrogen refuelling stations across Canada. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/learn-about-the-zero-emission-vehicle-infrastructure-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/learn-about-the-zero-emission-vehicle-infrastructure-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 June 2023 13:57:49</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice &#x2013; June 15, 2023</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford Economic Development, Tourism &amp; Cultural Initiatives Department is pleased to welcome the cast and crew of You Gotta Believe. They will be filming scenes at Arnold Anderson Stadium in Cockshutt Park.&#xA;The production will be filming t <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-june-15-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-june-15-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 June 2023 19:51:43</pubDate>
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                <title>Taxes and benefits  Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The government has introduced the new Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit to help Ontario manufacturers lower their costs, innovate, and become more competitive. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/taxes-and-benefits-ontario-made-manufacturing-investment-tax-credit/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/taxes-and-benefits-ontario-made-manufacturing-investment-tax-credit/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 June 2023 13:20:34</pubDate>
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                <title>May 2023 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the May 2023 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2023-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2023-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 June 2023 19:34:41</pubDate>
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                <title>Industrial Facility Call for Proposals Now Open for Green Facilities and Manufacturing </title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Industrial Facility track provides direct-to-industry support to help implement energy efficiency and energy management solutions within their respective facilities.  Proposals can involve a single facility or multiple facilities.   <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/industrial-facility-call-for-proposals-now-open-for-green-facilities-and-manufacturing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/industrial-facility-call-for-proposals-now-open-for-green-facilities-and-manufacturing/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 June 2023 20:16:13</pubDate>
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                <title>New EV Manufacturing Supply Chain Program Funding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NGen is looking to invest up to $35 million in innovative, business-led, collaborative projects that strengthen Canadian capability and content, for integration into Canada&#x2019;s supply chain for ZEVs.&#x202F;&#x202F; <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-ev-manufacturing-supply-chain-program-funding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-ev-manufacturing-supply-chain-program-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 June 2023 20:08:44</pubDate>
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                <title>Baseball Film in Brantford Requires Background Performers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[An independent feature film coming to Brantford is looking for volunteer background performers to help tell the incredible story of a Texan little league baseball team making it against all odds to the 2002 Little League World Series.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/baseball-film-in-brantford-requires-background-performers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/baseball-film-in-brantford-requires-background-performers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 June 2023 16:56:45</pubDate>
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                <title>Construction Numbers for the First Quarter of 2023</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details on the first quarter of 2023 construction numbers for Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/construction-numbers-for-the-first-quarter-of-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/construction-numbers-for-the-first-quarter-of-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 11:55:27</pubDate>
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                <title>Mastro Vinci and 900 Distribution Receive Provincial Funding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ontario government is supporting an investment of $1,580,000.00 by Mastro Vinci and 900 Distribution to boost local manufacturing and create 12 new good-paying jobs <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/mastro-vinci-and-900-distribution-receive-provincial-funding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/mastro-vinci-and-900-distribution-receive-provincial-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 14:36:16</pubDate>
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                <title>April 2023 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the April 2023 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2023-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2023-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 17:23:34</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Opening of Second Mitsui High-tec (Canada) Inc. Facility</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On April 28, 2023, Mitsui High-tec (Canada) Inc. opened its second plant in Brantford, a 100,000 square foot advanced manufacturing facility.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/grand-opening-of-second-mitsui-high-tec-canada-inc-facility/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/grand-opening-of-second-mitsui-high-tec-canada-inc-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 14:14:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice - April 30 to May 4, 2023</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Filming notice of upcoming production at Queen and Colborne Streets in Brantford <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-april-30-to-may-4-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-april-30-to-may-4-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 April 2023 19:24:33</pubDate>
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                <title>March 2023 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the March 2023 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2023-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2023-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 April 2023 16:11:34</pubDate>
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                <title>City launches new online option for submitting and tracking building permit applications</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford is pleased to share that an online option for submitting and tracking building permit applications is now available. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-launches-new-online-option-for-submitting-and-tracking-building-permit-applications/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-launches-new-online-option-for-submitting-and-tracking-building-permit-applications/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 March 2023 17:26:55</pubDate>
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                <title>February 2023 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the February 2023 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2023-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2023-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 March 2023 15:18:40</pubDate>
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                <title>2021 Census Data Mapped for Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[To help make sense of the plethora of data from the 2021 Canadian census, a series of maps presenting 70 key characteristics has been created for Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/2021-census-data-mapped-for-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/2021-census-data-mapped-for-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 March 2023 20:52:34</pubDate>
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                <title>New Federal Indigenous Business Navigator Service</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Indigenous businesses, organizations and communities can now access a new service available through Indigenous Services Canada. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-federal-indigenous-business-navigator-service/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-federal-indigenous-business-navigator-service/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 March 2023 15:58:26</pubDate>
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                <title>Digitalization Competence Centre Helps Ontario SMEs Modernize</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Through the Digitalization Competence Centre (DCC), Ontario is placing its SMEs at the forefront of digital transformation, supporting them to adapt and thrive from this digital evolution. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/digitalization-competence-centre-helps-ontario-smes-modernize/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/digitalization-competence-centre-helps-ontario-smes-modernize/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 February 2023 19:19:53</pubDate>
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                <title>Food Processing Skills Canada Workforce Development Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New national program for the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry promises a skilled workforce and improved employer recruiting and retention strategies.&#xA; &#xA; <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/food-processing-skills-canada-workforce-development-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/food-processing-skills-canada-workforce-development-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 February 2023 16:03:11</pubDate>
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                <title>City Building Permits Set Record Topping $500 Million</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The city issued more than $500 million in building permits in 2022, topping the previous mark of $472 million set in 2021, which surpassed the 2020 record of $255.2 million. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-building-permits-set-record-topping-500-million/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-building-permits-set-record-topping-500-million/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 January 2023 19:55:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice - January 9-13, 2023</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Filming notification from the City of Brantford&#x27;s Economic Development and Tourism Department for an upcoming film project. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-january-9-13-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-january-9-13-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 January 2023 19:40:20</pubDate>
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                <title>December 2022 Labour Market Update Copy</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the December 2022 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2022-labour-market-update-copy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2022-labour-market-update-copy/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 January 2023 16:50:07</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 94.6K s.f. at Savannah Oaks Dr. and Oak Park Rd.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about the development opportunity at Savannah Oaks and Oak Park Road in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-946k-sf-at-savannah-oaks-dr-and-oak-park-rd/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-946k-sf-at-savannah-oaks-dr-and-oak-park-rd/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 December 2022 19:00:03</pubDate>
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                <title>EmployerOne Survey Returns in 2023</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The EmployerOne survey gives employers a platform to share their labour force challenges and successes. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/employerone-survey-returns-in-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/employerone-survey-returns-in-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 December 2022 17:58:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Join Brantford&#x2019;s New Economic Development, Tourism &amp; Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford&#x2019;s Council is seeking 5 Citizen Appointees who identify as individuals. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/join-brantford-s-new-economic-development-tourism-cultural-initiatives-advisory-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/join-brantford-s-new-economic-development-tourism-cultural-initiatives-advisory-committee/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 December 2022 19:30:03</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice - December 14-16, 2022</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Filming notification from the City of Brantford&#x27;s Economic Development and Tourism Department for an upcoming film project. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-december-14-16-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-december-14-16-2022/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 December 2022 21:00:51</pubDate>
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                <title>November 2022 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the November 2022 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2022-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2022-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 December 2022 21:19:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford&#x2019;s Downtown Leads a Positive Trend of Workers Returning </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Workers returning to the office in downtown Brantford showed the largest increase across the country in a report using data from Statistics Canada and Environics Analytics.   <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-s-downtown-leads-a-positive-trend-of-workers-returning/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-s-downtown-leads-a-positive-trend-of-workers-returning/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 November 2022 03:17:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Connecting to the Film and Performing Arts Industry</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ideas and tops on how to step into the film and performing arts industries in Brantford and beyond. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/connecting-to-the-film-and-performing-arts-industry/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/connecting-to-the-film-and-performing-arts-industry/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 November 2022 20:07:19</pubDate>
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                <title>October 2022 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the October 2022 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2022-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2022-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 November 2022 15:31:06</pubDate>
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                <title>Tech Adoption for Advanced Manufacturing Webinar</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about a Provincial webinar to bring experts in the advanced manufacturing and innovation ecosystem together  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/tech-adoption-for-advanced-manufacturing-webinar/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/tech-adoption-for-advanced-manufacturing-webinar/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 November 2022 13:52:26</pubDate>
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                <title>Accepting RFPs for the City&#x27;s Economic Development Strategy </title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to review and update the City&#x27;s Economic Development Strategy. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/accepting-rfps-for-the-citys-economic-development-strategy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/accepting-rfps-for-the-citys-economic-development-strategy/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 November 2022 14:27:52</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development:  35 ac. Gross (10-11 ac. net) of M2 Industrial Land</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Unique opportunity in Brantford to acquire approximately 11 usable acres of industrial land that is zoned M2 in the heart of Brantford&#x2019;s premier industrial park. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-35-ac-gross-10-11-ac-net-of-m2-industrial-land/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-35-ac-gross-10-11-ac-net-of-m2-industrial-land/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 October 2022 15:08:43</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Launches Skilled Trades Career Fairs for Students</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ontario government is working for workers by launching career fairs this fall to prepare the next generation of young people for rewarding and well-paying jobs in the skilled trades.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-launches-skilled-trades-career-fairs-for-students/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-launches-skilled-trades-career-fairs-for-students/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 October 2022 19:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Micro-Grants to Help Grow Your Business Online</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce offer micro-grants to small businesses wanting to grow their business online. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/micro-grants-to-help-grow-your-business-online/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/micro-grants-to-help-grow-your-business-online/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 October 2022 19:55:00</pubDate>
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                <title>October is Manufacturing Month</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about manufacturing in the Grand Erie area and Manufacturing Month in the region. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-is-manufacturing-month/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-is-manufacturing-month/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 October 2022 15:31:03</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Erie Aspire Job Fair - Multi Day Event</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Grand Erie Aspire Job Fair will have more than 100 employers participating over 3 days at 3 locations. The region&#x2019;s largest job fair is organized by First Work&#x2019;s Aspire and community partners, including employment services, schools and local Chambers <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/grand-erie-aspire-job-fair-multi-day-event/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/grand-erie-aspire-job-fair-multi-day-event/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 October 2022 15:22:38</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice - October 12-14, 2022</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Filming notification from the City of Brantford&#x27;s Economic Development and Tourism Department for an upcoming film project. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-october-12-14-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-october-12-14-2022/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 October 2022 18:07:48</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice - October 15-16, 22-23 &amp; 27-28, 2022</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Filming notification from the City of Brantford&#x27;s Economic Development and Tourism Department for an upcoming film project. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-october-15-16-22-23-27-28-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-october-15-16-22-23-27-28-2022/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 October 2022 18:07:36</pubDate>
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                <title>September 2022 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the September 2022 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2022-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2022-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 October 2022 16:31:48</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Investing in Construction Sector to Combat Labour Shortage</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New $3.7 million investment in Merit Ontario will prepare over 2,000 workers and jobseekers for well-paying jobs in their communities <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-investing-in-construction-sector-to-combat-labour-shortage/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-investing-in-construction-sector-to-combat-labour-shortage/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 October 2022 22:41:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Barry Callebaut Breaks Ground on New Specialty Chocolate Factory in Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Barry Callebaut Group, the world&#x2019;s largest manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest factory in Brantford on Bowery Road in the city&#x2019;s northwest industrial area.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/barry-callebaut-breaks-ground-on-new-specialty-chocolate-factory-in-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/barry-callebaut-breaks-ground-on-new-specialty-chocolate-factory-in-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 September 2022 13:36:39</pubDate>
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                <title>Opportunities at KeepRite Refrigeration</title>
                <description><![CDATA[KeepRite Refrigeration continues to grow in developing new and emerging technologies to meet industry needs at the pace they demand them.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/opportunities-at-keeprite-refrigeration/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/opportunities-at-keeprite-refrigeration/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 September 2022 12:36:26</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Named One of Canada&#x2019;s Best Locations to Invest for Business for The Third Year in a Row</title>
                <description><![CDATA[For the third year in a row, Brantford has been named one of the nation&#x2019;s best locations for businesses to invest. Site Selection Magazine recognized Brantford among 20 local and regional groups across the nation representing &#x201C;Canada&#x2019;s Best Locations.&#x201D; <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-named-one-of-canada-s-best-locations-to-invest-for-business-for-the-third-year-in-a-row/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-named-one-of-canada-s-best-locations-to-invest-for-business-for-the-third-year-in-a-row/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 September 2022 14:50:29</pubDate>
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                <title>August 2022 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the August 2022 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2022-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2022-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 September 2022 14:21:29</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Brantford recognized as one of the top international film commissions at the LGMI Awards </title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford was honoured with a nomination at the Location Managers Guild International (LGMI) Awards Ceremony that took place on Saturday, August 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-of-brantford-recognized-as-one-of-the-top-international-film-commissions-at-the-lgmi-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-of-brantford-recognized-as-one-of-the-top-international-film-commissions-at-the-lgmi-awards/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 September 2022 13:42:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice &#x2013; September 2-8, 2022</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-september-2-8-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-september-2-8-2022/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 31 August 2022 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Examining Quality of Work</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Information about the current workforce survey &quot;Examining Quality of Work&quot; from the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/examining-quality-of-work/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/examining-quality-of-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 August 2022 14:51:25</pubDate>
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                <title>The Brantford region solidifies itself as a top destination for manufacturing &amp; distribution</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Granite REIT, along with its leasing partner JLL Canada, is pleased to announce the launch of the Granite Telephone City Logistics Centre in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/the-brantford-region-solidifies-itself-as-a-top-destination-for-manufacturing-distribution/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/the-brantford-region-solidifies-itself-as-a-top-destination-for-manufacturing-distribution/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 August 2022 17:37:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skills2Advance Welding Program Open to Businesses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The local Skills2Advance Welding program is offering FREE training in basic welding techniques to companies who have employees eager to learn.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/skills2advance-welding-program-open-to-businesses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/skills2advance-welding-program-open-to-businesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 August 2022 15:36:08</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice - August 9-10, 2022</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Filming notification from the City of Brantford&#x27;s Economic Development and Tourism Department for an upcoming film project. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-august-9-10-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-august-9-10-2022/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 August 2022 15:57:41</pubDate>
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                <title>July 2022 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the July 2022 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2022-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2022-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 August 2022 17:59:33</pubDate>
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                <title>Introducing the New Director of Economic Development and Tourism</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford is pleased to announce that Sara Munroe has accepted the position of Director of Economic Development and Tourism.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/introducing-the-new-director-of-economic-development-and-tourism/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/introducing-the-new-director-of-economic-development-and-tourism/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 July 2022 13:49:17</pubDate>
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                <title>June 2022 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the June 2022 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2022-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2022-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 July 2022 13:25:14</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Nominated for Outstanding Film Commission at LMGI Awards</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford has been nominated in the Outstanding Film Commission category for the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) Awards for its work with The Handmaid&#x2019;s Tale in 2020.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-nominated-for-outstanding-film-commission-at-lmgi-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-nominated-for-outstanding-film-commission-at-lmgi-awards/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 July 2022 19:11:06</pubDate>
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                <title>EMC Canada - Building an Intentional Culture of Change</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Manufacturing processes are changing more rapidly now than ever before and, without a flexible, progressive ideology to address these changes, businesses will find themselves unable to compete with leaders in their field, driving away new labour.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/emc-canada-building-an-intentional-culture-of-change/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/emc-canada-building-an-intentional-culture-of-change/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 June 2022 16:50:39</pubDate>
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                <title>Apotex 2022 Hiring Fair</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Attend their career fair taking place in Brantford on June 28th to learn about current openings.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/apotex-2022-hiring-fair/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/apotex-2022-hiring-fair/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 June 2022 13:24:52</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice - June 20-21</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Filming notification from the City of Brantford&#x27;s Economic Development and Tourism Department for an upcoming film project. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-june-20-21/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-june-20-21/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 June 2022 20:08:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Turn your day trips into &#x2018;What a Day!&#x2019; Trips in Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This summer discover new wonders and destinations in Brantford. We&#x2019;re excited to highlight just a few such opportunities in this article in The Toronto Star.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/turn-your-day-trips-into-what-a-day-trips-in-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/turn-your-day-trips-into-what-a-day-trips-in-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 June 2022 13:10:32</pubDate>
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                <title>May 2022 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the May 2022 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2022-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2022-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 June 2022 17:16:41</pubDate>
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                <title>City confirms receipt of 3rd site plan submission for retail development at 84 Lynden Road </title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford can confirm that we are now in receipt of the full 3rd site plan submission that proposes the development of a Costco retail warehouse with a maximum floor area of 15,105m&#xB2;, and an associated gas bar at 84 Lynden Road in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-confirms-receipt-of-3rd-site-plan-submission-for-retail-development-at-84-lynden-road/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-confirms-receipt-of-3rd-site-plan-submission-for-retail-development-at-84-lynden-road/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 June 2022 23:13:08</pubDate>
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                <title>Upfield is Recruiting for Brantford Operation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Upfield is partnering with Manpower to fill multiple production positions for their new, state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility located in Brantford. Join them.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/upfield-is-recruiting-for-brantford-operation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/upfield-is-recruiting-for-brantford-operation/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 June 2022 13:59:23</pubDate>
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                <title>1.7M Square Foot State of the Art Development Coming to Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Granite Telephone City Logistics Centre is a world-class, 1.7M SF business park strategically positioned in the dynamic and growing market of Brantford,  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/17m-square-foot-state-of-the-art-development-coming-to-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/17m-square-foot-state-of-the-art-development-coming-to-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 June 2022 15:01:41</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada Border Services Agency resumes border services at Brantford Municipal Airport</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has gradually resumed border services at select airports affected by the temporary measures put in place as a result of COVID-19. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/canada-border-services-agency-resumes-border-services-at-brantford-municipal-airport/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/canada-border-services-agency-resumes-border-services-at-brantford-municipal-airport/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 14:15:43</pubDate>
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                <title>Explore career opportunities at Ferrero</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ferrero&#x27;s Brantford facility is hiring for multiple roles. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/explore-career-opportunities-at-ferrero/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/explore-career-opportunities-at-ferrero/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 16:43:36</pubDate>
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                <title>OHBA Welcomes Renewal of Job Ready Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ontario Home Builders&#x2019; Association announced a continued provincial commitment to investing in workforce development and creating pathways for new entrants into the construction industry. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ohba-welcomes-renewal-of-job-ready-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ohba-welcomes-renewal-of-job-ready-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 14:03:00</pubDate>
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                <title>April 2022 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the April 2022 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2022-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2022-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 19:49:32</pubDate>
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                <title>Summer 2022 Ontario Government Webinars and Export Business Missions</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Information on Ontario government webinars and export business missions taking place in the summer of 2022. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/summer-2022-ontario-government-webinars-and-export-business-missions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/summer-2022-ontario-government-webinars-and-export-business-missions/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 19:03:41</pubDate>
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                <title>Ferrero investing more than $25.9 million to increase production of popular brands</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ontario government is supporting an investment of more than $25.9 million by Ferrero Canada in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ferrero-investing-more-than-259-million-to-increase-production-of-popular-brands/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ferrero-investing-more-than-259-million-to-increase-production-of-popular-brands/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 April 2022 20:29:04</pubDate>
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                <title>Panattoni buys 423 acres of Brantford industrial land for $290M</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In a purchase that single-handedly surpasses many quarters of investment activity in the Hamilton region, Panattoni Development Co. Canada has acquired a 423-acre tract of Brantford industrial development land for $290 million. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/panattoni-buys-423-acres-of-brantford-industrial-land-for-290m/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/panattoni-buys-423-acres-of-brantford-industrial-land-for-290m/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 April 2022 20:08:25</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming Notice - April 28-29</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is pleased to welcome back the cast and crew from Mayday to film scenes on April 28 and 29, 2022.   <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-april-28-29/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-notice-april-28-29/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 April 2022 13:45:40</pubDate>
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                <title>Opportunities with the Growing Grissin Bon Team</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Grissin Bon a growing company with exciting and dynamic career opportunities to offer.  Explore available jobs and be a part of their expanding success.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/opportunities-with-the-growing-grissin-bon-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/opportunities-with-the-growing-grissin-bon-team/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 April 2022 13:48:15</pubDate>
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                <title>Downtown Priority Plan released</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Various entities and organizations across business sectors and community agencies shared information and resources helped in the development of the Brantford&#x2019;s Downtown Priority Plan: A Community Vision for the City Centre. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/downtown-priority-plan-released/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/downtown-priority-plan-released/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 April 2022 20:02:17</pubDate>
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                <title>Exciting Job Opportunities at Ventura Foods</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ventura Foods Canada specializes in custom branded sauces, condiments, dressings, cooking oils, emulsified products and much more. As the business expands, their Distribution Centre team in Brantford is looking for additional team members.&#xA; <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/exciting-job-opportunities-at-ventura-foods/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/exciting-job-opportunities-at-ventura-foods/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 April 2022 15:44:52</pubDate>
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                <title>March 2022 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the March 2022 labour market report including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2022-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2022-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 April 2022 15:12:06</pubDate>
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                <title>New Brantford Distribution Company Hiring!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[900 Distribution, new Brantford company locating to 436-444 Elgin Stree,t is ramping up their workforce and looking to hire.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-brantford-distribution-company-hiring/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-brantford-distribution-company-hiring/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 April 2022 13:45:10</pubDate>
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                <title>Strategic Agri-Food Processing Fund Program is Now Open</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Information on cost-share funding to either build new processing facilities, expand or modernize existing facilities and adopt new innovative technologies to improve current operations.  .    <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/strategic-agri-food-processing-fund-program-is-now-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/strategic-agri-food-processing-fund-program-is-now-open/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 April 2022 15:01:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skills2Advance Welding Program Offering Free Training</title>
                <description><![CDATA[150 area residents will receive free, short-term training (~2 weeks) to start careers as welders &#x2013; an occupation in high demand.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/skills2advance-welding-program-offering-free-training/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/skills2advance-welding-program-offering-free-training/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 April 2022 13:44:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Free Training and Paid Apprenticeships for Electricians</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ontario is investing more than $13 million to provide free training and paid electricians&#x2019; apprenticeships for more than 2,500 people.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/free-training-and-paid-apprenticeships-for-electricians/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/free-training-and-paid-apprenticeships-for-electricians/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 March 2022 16:06:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Helping More Young People Start Careers in the Skilled Trades</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ontario will also be finalizing the second round of projects under the Skills Development Fund &#x2013; a more than $200 million initiative that supports innovative programs that connect job seekers with vital skills and training. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/helping-more-young-people-start-careers-in-the-skilled-trades/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/helping-more-young-people-start-careers-in-the-skilled-trades/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 March 2022 15:49:00</pubDate>
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                <title>February 2022 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the February 2022 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2022-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2022-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 March 2022 13:41:10</pubDate>
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                <title>Multilingual training program for food manufacturers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Succeeding at Work Language Stream is breaking down learning and career development barriers with upskilling for employees in their language of choice. This training, which is valued at over $23,000 per person, is teaching the fundamentals of Canadian wo <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/multilingual-training-program-for-food-manufacturers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/multilingual-training-program-for-food-manufacturers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 March 2022 17:24:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative </title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative is aimed at growing the labour market for food processing businesses by either enticing people to become employed by food processors or remain employed by food processors.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/the-ontario-agri-careers-support-initiative/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/the-ontario-agri-careers-support-initiative/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 March 2022 16:17:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada Digital Adoption Program helps small businesses thrive</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) helps Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses grow their online presence and upgrade or adopt digital technologies.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/canada-digital-adoption-program-helps-small-businesses-thrive/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/canada-digital-adoption-program-helps-small-businesses-thrive/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 March 2022 14:26:08</pubDate>
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                <title>Province Launches Intellectual Property Ontario</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ontario government supports innovators through the launch of its new agency, Intellectual Property Ontario.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/province-launches-intellectual-property-ontario/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/province-launches-intellectual-property-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 March 2022 15:23:49</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 67 Sinclair Boulevard</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-67-sinclair-boulevard/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-67-sinclair-boulevard/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 February 2022 16:14:55</pubDate>
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                <title>New online tool helps users find local workforce information and services</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-online-tool-helps-users-find-local-workforce-information-and-services/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-online-tool-helps-users-find-local-workforce-information-and-services/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 February 2022 16:04:11</pubDate>
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                <title>Filming in Brantford &#x2013; 2021 in Review</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-in-brantford-2021-in-review/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/filming-in-brantford-2021-in-review/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 February 2022 14:24:52</pubDate>
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                <title>January 2022 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the January 2022 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2022-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2022-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 05 February 2022 17:16:34</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Launching New Agency to Better Serve Tradespeople</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Ontario will address labour shortage by improving training and simplifying services <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-launching-new-agency-to-better-serve-tradespeople/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-launching-new-agency-to-better-serve-tradespeople/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 January 2022 13:56:02</pubDate>
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                <title>Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details on the Government of Ontario support program for eligible businesses with property tax and energy costs <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/applications-now-open-for-ontario-business-costs-rebate-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/applications-now-open-for-ontario-business-costs-rebate-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 January 2022 22:09:32</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Launches Program to Support Advanced Manufacturers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[$40-million investment will support innovation and growth and secure high-skill, well-paid jobs for the people of Ontario. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-launches-program-to-support-advanced-manufacturers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-launches-program-to-support-advanced-manufacturers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 January 2022 19:36:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford sets record for building permits in 2021</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford issued a record $472 million in building permits for 2021, topping the previous mark of $255.2 million set in 2020. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-sets-record-for-building-permits-in-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-sets-record-for-building-permits-in-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 16 January 2022 01:42:00</pubDate>
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                <title>December 2021 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the December 2021 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2021-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2021-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 January 2022 16:52:16</pubDate>
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                <title>Funding available to support post-pandemic recovery and growth</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Funding opportunities available for business or organization in need of support <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/funding-available-to-support-post-pandemic-recovery-and-growth/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/funding-available-to-support-post-pandemic-recovery-and-growth/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 December 2021 17:17:00</pubDate>
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                <title>November 2021 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the November 2021 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2021-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2021-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 06 December 2021 17:14:41</pubDate>
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                <title>Piller&#x27;s Fine Foods is Hiring</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Learn about job opportunities at Piller&#x27;s Fine Foods <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/pillers-fine-foods-is-hiring/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/pillers-fine-foods-is-hiring/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 December 2021 16:55:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tourism Visitor Centre relocates to Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Tourism Brantford&#x2019;s Visitor Services will relocate to the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre at 254 North Park Street starting Monday, December 6, 2021. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/tourism-visitor-centre-relocates-to-wayne-gretzky-sports-centre/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/tourism-visitor-centre-relocates-to-wayne-gretzky-sports-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 December 2021 15:22:13</pubDate>
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                <title>October 2021 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the October 2021 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2021-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2021-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 November 2021 17:27:10</pubDate>
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                <title>New Chamber of Commerce Program Highlights Local Businesses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The new Shop Local Brantford Brant program from the Chamber of Commerce creates an online directories as well as offer affordable advertising opportunities to help highlight local businesses.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-chamber-of-commerce-program-highlights-local-businesses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-chamber-of-commerce-program-highlights-local-businesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 November 2021 13:29:34</pubDate>
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                <title>Next SWODF Funding Opportunity Helps Businesses Expand and Invest in Jobs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Next round of SWODF funding available to help businesses create new jobs, and invest in new technologies, equipment or skills training for workers. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/next-swodf-funding-opportunity-helps-businesses-expand-and-invest-in-jobs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/next-swodf-funding-opportunity-helps-businesses-expand-and-invest-in-jobs/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 October 2021 13:29:32</pubDate>
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                <title> Feature Development: 84 Market Street</title>
                <description><![CDATA[17,577 square feet of modem neo-Classicism office space for sale in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-84-market-street/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-84-market-street/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 October 2021 15:59:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BDC Report on Labour Shortage Strategies for Businesses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Study provides insights into the causes of the labour shortage resurgence as well as solutions for Canadian entrepreneurs to reduce its impact. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/bdc-report-on-labour-shortage-strategies-for-businesses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/bdc-report-on-labour-shortage-strategies-for-businesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 October 2021 13:04:51</pubDate>
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                <title>My Main Street: Local Recovery Through Community Strength</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The My Main Street Business Accelerator will support the revitalization of 65 main street communities through dedicated Main Street Ambassadors. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/my-main-street-local-recovery-through-community-strength/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/my-main-street-local-recovery-through-community-strength/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 October 2021 20:22:10</pubDate>
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                <title>New targeted COVID-19 support measures to create jobs and growth</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary of changes to business support programs. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-targeted-covid-19-support-measures-to-create-jobs-and-growth/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-targeted-covid-19-support-measures-to-create-jobs-and-growth/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 October 2021 18:01:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City Announces Tree Planting Grant Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary of the the City of Brantford&#x27;s funding opportunity available for local commercial and industrial businesses.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-announces-tree-planting-grant-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-announces-tree-planting-grant-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 October 2021 19:13:52</pubDate>
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                <title>September 2021 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the September 2021 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2021-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2021-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 October 2021 20:27:16</pubDate>
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                <title>City Launches Downtown Improvement Task Force</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Task force to make recommendations with respect to both short and long-term actions that should be taken to improve the health, vitality, safety, and resiliency of Downtown Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-launches-downtown-improvement-task-force/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-launches-downtown-improvement-task-force/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 September 2021 15:21:30</pubDate>
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                <title>Laurier Launches Microsoft Courses for Professionals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Laurier has partnered with Microsoft to offer Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Power BI courses for any learner seeking opportunities. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/laurier-launches-microsoft-courses-for-professionals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/laurier-launches-microsoft-courses-for-professionals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 September 2021 15:29:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Home in Brantford&#x27;s New City Hall</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Economic Development and Tourism Department is now at home in Brantford&#x2019;s new City Hall at 58 Dalhousie in downtown. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/home-in-brantfords-new-city-hall/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/home-in-brantfords-new-city-hall/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 September 2021 13:30:36</pubDate>
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                <title>Connect with a one-time $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant for your small business</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you&#x27;re a brick and mortar small business located in Brantford, contact us today for help applying for your potential $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/connect-with-a-one-time-2-500-digital-transformation-grant-for-your-small-business/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/connect-with-a-one-time-2-500-digital-transformation-grant-for-your-small-business/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 September 2021 14:06:00</pubDate>
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                <title>August 2021 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the August 2021 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2021-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2021-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 September 2021 16:55:01</pubDate>
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                <title>New Brantford Downtown Community Improvement Plan </title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Downtown Community Improvement Plan includes a Property Tax Increment-Based. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-brantford-downtown-community-improvement-plan/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-brantford-downtown-community-improvement-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 September 2021 15:05:00</pubDate>
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                <title>July 2021 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the July 2021 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2021-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2021-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 August 2021 20:08:20</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 130 Savannah Oaks Drive</title>
                <description><![CDATA[130 Savannah Oaks Drive is a unique offering in the marketplace with &#xB1;27.4 acres of development land, approximately 10.3 acres at top of bank, with highway profile.   <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-130-savannah-oaks-drive/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-130-savannah-oaks-drive/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 July 2021 12:55:57</pubDate>
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                <title>Province Investing in Local Businesses to Boost Growth in Brantford Area</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ontario is investing nearly $2.4 million in four Brantford-area businesses through the Regional Development Program that will help create 38 new jobs and retain 95 jobs in the area.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/province-investing-in-local-businesses-to-boost-growth-in-brantford-area/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/province-investing-in-local-businesses-to-boost-growth-in-brantford-area/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 July 2021 17:35:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Enterprise Brant offering Build Business Back Better Loan</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Enterprise Brant is offering Brantford and area businesses the Build Business Back Better Loan.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/enterprise-brant-offering-build-business-back-better-loan/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/enterprise-brant-offering-build-business-back-better-loan/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 July 2021 13:38:00</pubDate>
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                <title>St. Leonard&#x2019;s wants to see your #SignsOfHiring</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When you see a &#x27;Now Hiring&#x27; or &#x27;Help Wanted&#x27; sign in a local business, snap a picture of the sign in the window and share it with St. Leonard&#x2019;s along with the name and address of the business.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/st-leonard-s-wants-to-see-your-signsofhiring/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/st-leonard-s-wants-to-see-your-signsofhiring/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 July 2021 16:16:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Jobs and Growth Fund to Create Jobs and Foster Economic Activity</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The new fund provides $700 million to support a regional response and stimulate economic recovery following the COVID-19 crisis by investing in projects that will help to create jobs over the next three years and beyond. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/jobs-and-growth-fund-to-create-jobs-and-foster-economic-activity/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/jobs-and-growth-fund-to-create-jobs-and-foster-economic-activity/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 July 2021 18:31:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tourism Relief Fund Helps Tourism Businesses and Organizations Recover and Grow</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Canada&#x2019;s regional development agencies (RDAs) will deliver $485 million directly to businesses and organizations  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/tourism-relief-fund-helps-tourism-businesses-and-organizations-recover-and-grow/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/tourism-relief-fund-helps-tourism-businesses-and-organizations-recover-and-grow/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 July 2021 19:11:00</pubDate>
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                <title>June 2021 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the June 2021 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2021-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2021-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 July 2021 15:54:54</pubDate>
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                <title>Free Skills Training for Newcomers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ontario government is providing $7.7 million in language and skills training supports to help 2,700 newcomers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic start new jobs.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/free-skills-training-for-newcomers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/free-skills-training-for-newcomers/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 July 2021 13:41:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grand Erie Jobs Board Expands</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie has launched Grand Erie Jobs 2.0 to better help residents find work, research careers and learn about local businesses. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/grand-erie-jobs-board-expands/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/grand-erie-jobs-board-expands/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 June 2021 15:24:03</pubDate>
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                <title>Feds Announce Shop Local Investment Benefiting Canada&#x2019;s Small Businesses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced the launch of Shop Local, a Canada-wide investment of $33 million to encourage Canadians to shop locally.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-shop-local-investment-benefiting-canada-s-small-businesses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feds-announce-shop-local-investment-benefiting-canada-s-small-businesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 June 2021 15:04:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Six Nations Polytechnic Acquires Brantford Campus</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Six Nations Polytechnic acquires 14,000 square metre campus with state-of-the-art classrooms and technology, health labs, trades training equipment, fitness facilities, and more.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/six-nations-polytechnic-acquires-brantford-campus/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/six-nations-polytechnic-acquires-brantford-campus/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 19 June 2021 12:43:00</pubDate>
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                <title>May 2021 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the May 2021 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2021-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2021-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 June 2021 20:48:38</pubDate>
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                <title>Fiera funds buy 5 Brantford industrial buildings for $118M</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Fiera invested approximately $118 million to acquire five industrial buildings comprising about 940,000 square feet of space in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/fiera-funds-buy-5-brantford-industrial-buildings-for-118m/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/fiera-funds-buy-5-brantford-industrial-buildings-for-118m/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 June 2021 14:23:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2021 Brantford Industrial Directory Released</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Information on the updated 2021 Industrial Directory. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/2021-brantford-industrial-directory-released/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/2021-brantford-industrial-directory-released/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 18:55:44</pubDate>
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                <title>Navigating Work/Life Balance in Grand Erie</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie (WPBGE) is conducting a survey to better understand the challenges residents face achieving a healthy work-life balance.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/navigating-worklife-balance-in-grand-erie/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/navigating-worklife-balance-in-grand-erie/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 17:21:24</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Continues to Expand Access to Rapid Testing for Workplaces</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Launch of new online portal will better connect businesses to free testing supplies <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-continues-to-expand-access-to-rapid-testing-for-workplaces/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-continues-to-expand-access-to-rapid-testing-for-workplaces/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 17:09:26</pubDate>
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                <title>April 2021 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the April 2021 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2021-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2021-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 18:49:23</pubDate>
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                <title>FedEx Supply Chain Immediately Hiring in Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[FedEx Supply Chain is immediately hiring Forklift Operators- Reach Truck positions for their warehouse/distribution operation in Brantford.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/fedex-supply-chain-immediately-hiring-in-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/fedex-supply-chain-immediately-hiring-in-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 19:59:56</pubDate>
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                <title>Key Insights and Labour Market Research on Canada&#x2019;s Food Sector</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Info about a comprehensive report on key insights &amp; labour market research about Canada&#x2019;s food and beverage processing industry. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/key-insights-and-labour-market-research-on-canada-s-food-sector/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/key-insights-and-labour-market-research-on-canada-s-food-sector/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 April 2021 17:02:18</pubDate>
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                <title>Mitsui High-tec (Canada) Inc. (MHT) Hiring This Spring</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Information about opportunities at Mitsui High-tec (Canada) Inc. (MHT), 60 Fen Ridge Court in the city&#x2019;s Northwest Business Park. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/mitsui-high-tec-canada-inc-mht-hiring-this-spring/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/mitsui-high-tec-canada-inc-mht-hiring-this-spring/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 April 2021 19:23:34</pubDate>
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                <title>St. Leonard&#x27;s April 2021 Virtual Job Fair</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about the St. Leonard&#x27;s Community Services Employment Services VIRTUAL JOB FAIR on April 27, 28, and 29 <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/st-leonards-april-2021-virtual-job-fair/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/st-leonards-april-2021-virtual-job-fair/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 April 2021 20:21:37</pubDate>
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                <title>Youth Work NOW! A local online youth employment session </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about an online webinar taking place Thursday, April 29th at 11:00 am will help youth in our region search for a summer job or their first job.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/youth-work-now-a-local-online-youth-employment-session/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/youth-work-now-a-local-online-youth-employment-session/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 April 2021 19:33:34</pubDate>
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                <title>March 2021 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for March 2021 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2021-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2021-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 April 2021 18:09:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2021 Industrial Appreciation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A profile of companies honoured as part of the 2021 Brantford Industrial Appreciation <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/2021-industrial-appreciation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/2021-industrial-appreciation/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 April 2021 18:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>March 2021 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the March 2021 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2021-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2021-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 April 2021 17:46:06</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: The Landing Condominium Residence </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Information about a new community of condominiums inspired by the Brantford Flying Club founded in 1929. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-the-landing-condominium-residence/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-the-landing-condominium-residence/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 April 2021 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Businesses Can Apply for COVID-19 Rapid Tests</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brief information about rapid testing for businesses. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/businesses-can-apply-for-covid-19-rapid-tests/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/businesses-can-apply-for-covid-19-rapid-tests/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 April 2021 13:56:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rogers 5G Network Expands to Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Rogers Communications has announced the launch of 5G in 10 more cities and towns across Canada, including Brantford.   <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/rogers-5g-network-expands-to-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/rogers-5g-network-expands-to-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 March 2021 14:16:53</pubDate>
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                <title>Latest Industrial Purchase Highlights Continued Investment Interest in Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Lasalle&#x2019;s LCPF closed the acquisition of a 527,568-square-foot, 30-foot clear height, fully leased distribution centre at 99 Savannah Oaks Dr. in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/latest-industrial-purchase-highlights-continued-investment-interest-in-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/latest-industrial-purchase-highlights-continued-investment-interest-in-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 March 2021 13:07:00</pubDate>
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                <title>February 2021 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for February 2021 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2021-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2021-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 20 March 2021 17:32:50</pubDate>
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                <title>Report on Post Pandemic Economic Scenarios Released</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The report explores 4 potential scenarios of what the local workforce, labour market and economy could look like post pandemic, and lists a number of strategies and recommendations of how to move forward. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/report-on-post-pandemic-economic-scenarios-released/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/report-on-post-pandemic-economic-scenarios-released/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 March 2021 14:49:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Massilly North America Adds State-Of-The Art Printing Equipment</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Massilly North America Inc. expands with new metal decorating presses. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/massilly-north-america-adds-state-of-the-art-printing-equipment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/massilly-north-america-adds-state-of-the-art-printing-equipment/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 March 2021 13:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>February 2021 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the February 2021 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2021-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2021-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 12 March 2021 15:21:23</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Setting Up Apprentices and Employers for Success</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about the Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant to help employers take on apprentices. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-setting-up-apprentices-and-employers-for-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-setting-up-apprentices-and-employers-for-success/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2021 19:15:13</pubDate>
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                <title>Upcoming Ontario Government Export Business Missions to India</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Information on Ontario government export business missions to India taking place from August to November 2021. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/upcoming-ontario-government-export-business-missions-to-india/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/upcoming-ontario-government-export-business-missions-to-india/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 March 2021 17:56:14</pubDate>
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                <title>Digital Main Street Community Collaboration Project</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Local information about the this unique project, a partnership between the Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre (BRC) and Hamilton&#x2019;s Innovation Factory. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/digital-main-street-community-collaboration-project/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/digital-main-street-community-collaboration-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2021 18:17:15</pubDate>
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                <title>Enterprise Brant Employer Supports</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Information about funding assistance for businesses enduring the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic available through Enterprise Brant . <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/enterprise-brant-employer-supports/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/enterprise-brant-employer-supports/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2021 17:22:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2021 Brantford Industrial Directory Moving to Online Update Format</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Brantford industrial directory is moving online to make it easier and more efficient for businesses to maintain their profile. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/2021-brantford-industrial-directory-moving-to-online-update-format/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/2021-brantford-industrial-directory-moving-to-online-update-format/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2021 17:37:44</pubDate>
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                <title>January 2021 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for January 2021 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2021-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2021-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 February 2021 16:56:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 195 Savannah Oaks</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about 195 Savannah Oaks in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-195-savannah-oaks/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-195-savannah-oaks/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 February 2021 21:27:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Employer Webinar with Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency </title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie is partnering with Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency to deliver a virtual information session on February 24. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/employer-webinar-with-service-canada-and-the-canada-revenue-agency/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/employer-webinar-with-service-canada-and-the-canada-revenue-agency/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 February 2021 17:46:00</pubDate>
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                <title>January 2021 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the January 2021 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2021-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2021-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 February 2021 18:37:12</pubDate>
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                <title>Registration for the Conestoga Virtual Job Fair is now open</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Conestoga College is hosting a Job Fair on March 11. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/registration-for-the-conestoga-virtual-job-fair-is-now-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/registration-for-the-conestoga-virtual-job-fair-is-now-open/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 February 2021 19:38:54</pubDate>
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                <title>Federal Government Launches Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program - HASCAP - loans (low-interest loans of $25,000 to $1 million) are for small and medium-sized businesses that have seen their revenues decrease by 50% or more as a result of COVID-19.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/federal-government-launches-highly-affected-sectors-credit-availability-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/federal-government-launches-highly-affected-sectors-credit-availability-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 January 2021 20:26:18</pubDate>
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                <title>EMC Manufacturing Support Program &#x2013; Free Coaching for Manufacturers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium in partnership with NRC IRAP launched a national coaching program helping manufacturers better understand the current situation and supporting a clear path forward. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/emc-manufacturing-support-program-free-coaching-for-manufacturers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/emc-manufacturing-support-program-free-coaching-for-manufacturers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2021 19:20:39</pubDate>
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                <title>December 2020 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for December 2020 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2020-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2020-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2021 18:29:01</pubDate>
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                <title>A Grand Entrance: City Invites Expressions of Interest for Prestigious Downtown Location</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/a-grand-entrance-city-invites-expressions-of-interest-for-prestigious-downtown-location/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/a-grand-entrance-city-invites-expressions-of-interest-for-prestigious-downtown-location/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2021 14:36:20</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Makes List Of Best Cities Near Toronto</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Huffington Post ranked Brantford among the Top 5 best cities near Toronto in 2021. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-makes-list-of-best-cities-near-toronto/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-makes-list-of-best-cities-near-toronto/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 January 2021 18:14:43</pubDate>
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                <title>December 2020 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the December 2020 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2020-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2020-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 January 2021 16:20:30</pubDate>
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                <title>City Service Changes During Provincewide Shutdown</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A provincewide shutdown is in effect as of Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. As a result, many City of Brantford facilities and in-person services will be impacted by the provincial mandatory order.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-service-changes-during-provincewide-shutdown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-service-changes-during-provincewide-shutdown/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 December 2020 15:25:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Business guidelines during Provincewide Shutdown</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details around the provincewide shutdown and its impact on business operations. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/business-guidelines-during-provincewide-shutdown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/business-guidelines-during-provincewide-shutdown/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2020 15:46:36</pubDate>
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                <title>Director&#x27;s Message: Looking Forward to 2021</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A message of optimism for 2021 from the Director of Economic Development and Tourism. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/directors-message-looking-forward-to-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/directors-message-looking-forward-to-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2020 19:58:25</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Small Business Support Grant</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Applications will open for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant, which will help small businesses that are required to close or significantly restrict services under the new Province-wide Shutdown effective December 26, 2020. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-small-business-support-grant/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-small-business-support-grant/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2020 19:24:46</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada Summer Jobs Program Now Open for Applications</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Canada Summer Jobs is now open.  The program is aimed to help all young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/canada-summer-jobs-program-now-open-for-applications/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/canada-summer-jobs-program-now-open-for-applications/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2020 16:43:20</pubDate>
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                <title>Cameras are rolling in Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Economic Development and Tourism Department was pleased to welcome ten productions to the City of Brantford in 2020. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/cameras-are-rolling-in-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/cameras-are-rolling-in-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2020 16:56:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City Impliments Changes to Licensing Fees to Support Local Businesses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford City Council has approved a plan to provide additional flexibility and relief to businesses that are part of the City&#x27;s Business Licensing program.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-impliments-changes-to-licensing-fees-to-support-local-businesses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-impliments-changes-to-licensing-fees-to-support-local-businesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2020 20:23:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Support from the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you are eligible for the base subsidy, you may also be eligible for lockdown support if your business location is significantly affected by a public health order for a week or more. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/support-from-the-canada-emergency-rent-subsidy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/support-from-the-canada-emergency-rent-subsidy/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2020 17:29:00</pubDate>
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                <title>November 2020 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for November 2020 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2020-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2020-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2020 16:49:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SME Supports from Enterprise Brant</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Enterprise Brant is pleased to announce that they can support eligible small and medium enterprises,. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/sme-supports-from-enterprise-brant/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/sme-supports-from-enterprise-brant/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2020 17:25:51</pubDate>
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                <title>November 2020 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the November 2020 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2020-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2020-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 December 2020 16:48:05</pubDate>
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                <title>Digital Service Squad Helps Small Businesses Embrace Online Tech</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford launches a Digital Service Squad to help small businesses adopt online technologies after receiving a $15,000 Digital Main Street grant.&#xA; <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/digital-service-squad-helps-small-businesses-embrace-online-tech/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/digital-service-squad-helps-small-businesses-embrace-online-tech/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 December 2020 14:52:20</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 18 Spalding Drive</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Stand-alone 10,800 sf industrial building on large 2 acre lot with plenty of room for yard space. Property  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-18-spalding-drive/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-18-spalding-drive/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2020 20:58:43</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Welcomes Historic Stick Maker to the Community</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Heritage Hockey Sticks Inc., a leading manufacturer of ice hockey sticks for elite and amateur athletes for more than 100 years, is moving its operations to Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-welcomes-historic-stick-maker-to-the-community/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-welcomes-historic-stick-maker-to-the-community/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 November 2020 15:15:10</pubDate>
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                <title>October 2020 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for October 2020 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2020-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2020-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 November 2020 14:51:54</pubDate>
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                <title>Businesses to see relief from Provincial Tax Cut recommended by Mayor&#x27;s Task Force </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Reductions announced in the 2020 Ontario budget could save businesses in Brantford $6.8-million in provincial taxes. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/businesses-to-see-relief-from-provincial-tax-cut-recommended-by-mayors-task-force/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/businesses-to-see-relief-from-provincial-tax-cut-recommended-by-mayors-task-force/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 November 2020 14:18:28</pubDate>
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                <title>October 2020 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the October 2020 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2020-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2020-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 November 2020 14:39:56</pubDate>
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                <title>Piller&#x2019;s Fine Foods Announces Expansion Plans for Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about the $19.1 million and 27,000 expansion plans in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/piller-s-fine-foods-announces-expansion-plans-for-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/piller-s-fine-foods-announces-expansion-plans-for-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 November 2020 16:27:59</pubDate>
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                <title>Province Hosts More 2020 Virtual Events about Trade with India</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about new virtual events around technology investment and business opportunities with India hosted by the Province of Ontario in the Fall of 2020. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/province-hosts-more-2020-virtual-events-about-trade-with-india/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/province-hosts-more-2020-virtual-events-about-trade-with-india/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2020 16:11:44</pubDate>
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                <title>September 2020 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for September 2020 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2020-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2020-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 October 2020 14:43:00</pubDate>
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                <title>September 2020 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the September 2020 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2020-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2020-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 October 2020 17:12:14</pubDate>
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                <title>Upfield Canada Chooses Brantford for New Plant-Based Spreads And New Vegan Cheese Facility</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Upfield Canada Inc. is expanding its operations with a new Canadian production facility in Brantford.   <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/upfield-canada-chooses-brantford-for-new-plant-based-spreads-and-new-vegan-cheese-facility/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/upfield-canada-chooses-brantford-for-new-plant-based-spreads-and-new-vegan-cheese-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 October 2020 13:25:27</pubDate>
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                <title>Beautifully Remodeled Building Embodies Downtown Transformation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The beautifully and completely remodeled 3 story building at 9-15 Queen Street in Brantford embodies the continued transformation of the city&#x2019;s downtown.   <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/beautifully-remodeled-building-embodies-downtown-transformation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/beautifully-remodeled-building-embodies-downtown-transformation/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2020 16:25:23</pubDate>
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                <title>August 2020 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for August 2020 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2020-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2020-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2020 14:15:04</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford named one of Canada&#x27;s Best Locations to Invest for Business</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford has been named one of the nation&#x2019;s best locations for businesses to invest, according to Site Selection Magazine. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-named-one-of-canadas-best-locations-to-invest-for-business/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-named-one-of-canadas-best-locations-to-invest-for-business/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 September 2020 20:07:32</pubDate>
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                <title>August 2020 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the August 2020 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2020-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2020-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 September 2020 17:13:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards</title>
                <description><![CDATA[WSIB&#x2019;s Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards recognize outstanding health and safety achievements in small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/small-business-health-and-safety-leadership-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/small-business-health-and-safety-leadership-awards/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 September 2020 20:24:15</pubDate>
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                <title>Piller&#x2019;s Receives Funding for New Automated Line</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford food processing plant Piller&#x2019;s Fine Foods is getting a $200,000 grant for automated packing equipment from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/piller-s-receives-funding-for-new-automated-line/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/piller-s-receives-funding-for-new-automated-line/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 September 2020 16:51:46</pubDate>
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                <title>Funding will improve food safety and productivity for Ontario Food Processors</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Governments of Canada and Ontario are providing more than $5.4 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) to help food processing businesses improve food safety, increase labour productivity and enable better access to markets.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/funding-will-improve-food-safety-and-productivity-for-ontario-food-processors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/funding-will-improve-food-safety-and-productivity-for-ontario-food-processors/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2020 16:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>July 2020 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for July 2020 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2020-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2020-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 22 August 2020 13:56:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Large October Virtual Job Fair Free to Local Businesses and Job Seekers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Grand Erie Virtual Job Fair &amp; Skills Exploration Event on Oct. 6, 2020 will be free to residents and businesses. It is focused on skilled trades, local training, apprenticeships and future job trends. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/large-october-virtual-job-fair-free-to-local-businesses-and-job-seekers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/large-october-virtual-job-fair-free-to-local-businesses-and-job-seekers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2020 14:06:08</pubDate>
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                <title>Funding of up to $100,000 Available from the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) is offering up to $100,000 to help cover up to 50% of eligible project costs. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/funding-of-up-to-100-000-available-from-the-ontario-automotive-modernization-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/funding-of-up-to-100-000-available-from-the-ontario-automotive-modernization-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2020 17:38:19</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 79 Easton Road</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Featuring 79 Easton Road with up to 41,057 square feet of warehouse with cooler/freezer space. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-79-easton-road/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-79-easton-road/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2020 13:57:10</pubDate>
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                <title>SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot Supports Workforce Development</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about the SkillsAdvance Ontario program in Brantford <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/skillsadvance-ontario-pilot-supports-workforce-development/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/skillsadvance-ontario-pilot-supports-workforce-development/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2020 17:18:18</pubDate>
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                <title>Southwestern Ontario Development Fund Application Intakes Announced</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Province of Ontario announced the next intake periods for applications to the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF). <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/southwestern-ontario-development-fund-application-intakes-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/southwestern-ontario-development-fund-application-intakes-announced/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2020 20:08:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Local Job Board Features Hundreds of Jobs in Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Grand Erie Jobs is a new job board featuring hundreds of local jobs and a growing list of career development resources. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-local-job-board-features-hundreds-of-jobs-in-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-local-job-board-features-hundreds-of-jobs-in-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2020 16:29:43</pubDate>
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                <title>June 2020 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for June 2020 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2020-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2020-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2020 18:20:13</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Remains a Top Canadian City in which to Buy Real Estate</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford ranks as one of the top cities to buy real estate in Canada for 6 year running, according to MoneySense. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-remains-a-top-canadian-city-in-which-to-buy-real-estate/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-remains-a-top-canadian-city-in-which-to-buy-real-estate/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2020 19:55:50</pubDate>
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                <title>Province Hosts Fall 2020 Virtual Events about Trade with India</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about virtual events around technology investment and business opportunities with India hosted by the Province of Ontario in the Fall of 2020. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/province-hosts-fall-2020-virtual-events-about-trade-with-india/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/province-hosts-fall-2020-virtual-events-about-trade-with-india/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2020 20:06:36</pubDate>
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                <title>June 2020 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the June 2020 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2020-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2020-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2020 15:56:59</pubDate>
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                <title>Grissin Bon Limited Expands Food Production Facility</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details on the expansion of the Grissin Bon Limited food manufacturing facility at 43 Roy Blvd.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/grissin-bon-limited-expands-food-production-facility/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/grissin-bon-limited-expands-food-production-facility/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2020 19:00:44</pubDate>
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                <title>Council approves Economic Recovery Action Plan </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Council approves Task Force&#x27;s progressive, action-driven plan to position the City of Brantford for a sustained and balanced economic recovery both now and into the future. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/council-approves-economic-recovery-action-plan/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/council-approves-economic-recovery-action-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2020 14:02:58</pubDate>
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                <title>Digital Main Street Helps Local Businesses Expand Online</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Information about the Digital Main Street Program. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/digital-main-street-helps-local-businesses-expand-online/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/digital-main-street-helps-local-businesses-expand-online/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2020 20:34:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FedDev Ontario and partners to assist nearly 23,000 Ontario businesses in embracing online commerce</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Government of Canada invests $50 million towards helping businesses across the region adopt digital technologies to recover from the pandemic and emerge stronger. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feddev-ontario-and-partners-to-assist-nearly-23-000-ontario-businesses-in-embracing-online-commerce/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feddev-ontario-and-partners-to-assist-nearly-23-000-ontario-businesses-in-embracing-online-commerce/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2020 19:57:48</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 37 Woodyatt Drive</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Featuring industrial space of 60,000 square feet at 67 Woodyatt Drive in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-37-woodyatt-drive/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-37-woodyatt-drive/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2020 19:25:17</pubDate>
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                <title>Small Business Profile: JDM Electric Ltd. </title>
                <description><![CDATA[The business story of JDM Electrical Ltd. in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/small-business-profile-jdm-electric-ltd/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/small-business-profile-jdm-electric-ltd/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2020 19:13:21</pubDate>
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                <title>May 2020 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for May 2020 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2020-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2020-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2020 19:23:24</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Cautiously Continues Gradual Reopening</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-cautiously-continues-gradual-reopening/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-cautiously-continues-gradual-reopening/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2020 13:59:47</pubDate>
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                <title>May 2020 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the May 2020 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2020-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2020-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 June 2020 16:44:09</pubDate>
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                <title>Province Hosts Virtual Events about Trade with India</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about two virtual events around technology investment and business opportunities with India hosted by the Province of Ontario. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/province-hosts-virtual-events-about-trade-with-india/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/province-hosts-virtual-events-about-trade-with-india/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2020 19:48:07</pubDate>
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                <title>Regional Relief and Recovery Fund Available in Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) and interest-free loans available locally through Enterprise Brant. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/regional-relief-and-recovery-fund-available-in-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/regional-relief-and-recovery-fund-available-in-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 20:08:44</pubDate>
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                <title>April 2020 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for April 2020 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2020-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2020-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 20:20:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council Approves Formation of Mayor&#x2019;s Economic Recovery Task Force </title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/council-approves-formation-of-mayor-s-economic-recovery-task-force/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/council-approves-formation-of-mayor-s-economic-recovery-task-force/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 20:16:23</pubDate>
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                <title>Dynamic Online Business Event Links Indigenous and non-Indigenous Community and Business Leaders</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ABM Indigenous: Southern Ontario links Indigenous and non-Indigenous community and business leaders with potential partners for projects in industries. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/dynamic-online-business-event-links-indigenous-and-non-indigenous-community-and-business-leaders/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/dynamic-online-business-event-links-indigenous-and-non-indigenous-community-and-business-leaders/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 16:00:01</pubDate>
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                <title>April 2020 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the April 2020 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2020-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2020-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 14:49:37</pubDate>
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                <title>APC Filtration Inc. Recognized with Gold Tier Supplier Award</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Deatils about APC Filtration Inc. receiving the Gold Tier Award for the second consecutive year for BAE Systems&#x2019; Electronic Systems sector <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/apc-filtration-inc-recognized-with-gold-tier-supplier-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/apc-filtration-inc-recognized-with-gold-tier-supplier-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 13:34:08</pubDate>
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                <title>Koolatron Retooling to Protect Frontline Workers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Koolatron Corporation has stepped up to address the PPE critical shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic by manufacturing new products for frontline workers. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/koolatron-retooling-to-protect-frontline-workers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/koolatron-retooling-to-protect-frontline-workers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 April 2020 15:27:11</pubDate>
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                <title>March 2020 Construction Number</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for March 2020 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2020-construction-number/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2020-construction-number/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 April 2020 18:51:53</pubDate>
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                <title>Apotex Pharmachem Produces Hand Sanitizer to Support the Fight Against COVID-19</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Apotex Pharmachem is using its technical expertise and manufacturing capability to produce hand sanitizer in support of frontline workers who are battling the COVID-19 virus. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/apotex-pharmachem-produces-hand-sanitizer-to-support-the-fight-against-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/apotex-pharmachem-produces-hand-sanitizer-to-support-the-fight-against-covid-19/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 April 2020 18:36:24</pubDate>
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                <title>March 2020 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the March 2020 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2020-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2020-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 April 2020 19:31:33</pubDate>
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                <title>City Launches #BrantfordTogether Campaign to Support Local Businesses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A new social media campaign to support Brantord businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-launches-brantfordtogether-campaign-to-support-local-businesses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-launches-brantfordtogether-campaign-to-support-local-businesses/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 April 2020 13:18:30</pubDate>
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                <title>Canadian manufacturers can help meet critical shortages in COVID-19 fight</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Get information and share your manufacturing capabilities in the fight against COVID-19. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/canadian-manufacturers-can-help-meet-critical-shortages-in-covid-19-fight/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/canadian-manufacturers-can-help-meet-critical-shortages-in-covid-19-fight/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 31 March 2020 13:23:55</pubDate>
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                <title>Sports Competition TV Series Shot in Brantford Airs on TVO</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford hosted 4 episode of All-Round Champion, an elite teenage athlete sports competition now airing on TVO. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/sports-competition-tv-series-shot-in-brantford-airs-on-tvo/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/sports-competition-tv-series-shot-in-brantford-airs-on-tvo/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 March 2020 18:30:50</pubDate>
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                <title>February 2020 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for February 2020 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2020-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2020-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2020 20:24:16</pubDate>
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                <title>New program aims to help SMEs increase productivity and competitiveness</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Technology Assessment Program connects Southern Ontario small to medium-sized manufacturers with technology experts to get customized assessments to determine how technology can improve operations and maximize productivity. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-program-aims-to-help-smes-increase-productivity-and-competitiveness/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-program-aims-to-help-smes-increase-productivity-and-competitiveness/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 March 2020 19:47:24</pubDate>
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                <title>February 2020 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the February 2020 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2020-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2020-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 March 2020 18:11:29</pubDate>
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                <title>Casasanta Baking Solutions and Slacan Industries Inc. Receive FedDev Funding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Two Brantford companies receive a combined $4.2 million in funding. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/casasanta-baking-solutions-and-slacan-industries-inc-receive-feddev-funding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/casasanta-baking-solutions-and-slacan-industries-inc-receive-feddev-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 March 2020 20:16:37</pubDate>
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                <title>Film Productions Coming to Brantford in March 2020</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford welcomes film productions from both Phoenix as well as Blood and Water. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/film-productions-coming-to-brantford-in-march-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/film-productions-coming-to-brantford-in-march-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 February 2020 16:11:33</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 10 Abbott Court, Unit 402A</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Featuring 6,460 square feet of class-A industrial space with prime exposure on Highway 403. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-10-abbott-court-unit-402a/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-10-abbott-court-unit-402a/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 February 2020 15:52:55</pubDate>
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                <title>Greenmantra&#x27;s Innovative Recycling Technology Attracts Further Funding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford&#x27;s GreenMantra Technologies receives $1 million in federal funding for innovative recycling technology. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/greenmantras-innovative-recycling-technology-attracts-further-funding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/greenmantras-innovative-recycling-technology-attracts-further-funding/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 February 2020 20:03:01</pubDate>
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                <title>Heritage Industrial Space Being Restored to New Glory and Available Soon</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The heritage industrial space at 111 Sherwood Drive is being restored to new glory and will be available soon. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/heritage-industrial-space-being-restored-to-new-glory-and-available-soon/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/heritage-industrial-space-being-restored-to-new-glory-and-available-soon/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 February 2020 20:02:29</pubDate>
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                <title>January 2020 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for January 2020 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2020-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2020-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 February 2020 19:09:29</pubDate>
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                <title>January 2020 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the January 2020 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2020-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2020-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 February 2020 17:16:33</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development 119 Copernicus Blvd.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our feature property is 119 Copernicus Blvd., office/showroom industrial site with 11,750 square feet on 0.97 acres. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-119-copernicus-blvd/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-119-copernicus-blvd/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 January 2020 21:02:59</pubDate>
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                <title>Wildrid Laurier University Looking For Host Families</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Wilfrid Laurier University is looking for hosts to help  welcome approximately 40 students from Dijon, France for a 4-week business program. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/wildrid-laurier-university-looking-for-host-families/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/wildrid-laurier-university-looking-for-host-families/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 January 2020 13:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Electric Now Serving Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New Electric has opened a new service branch location in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-electric-now-serving-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-electric-now-serving-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 January 2020 21:41:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Launches Campaign to Address Skilled Trades Shortage</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about the Ontario government&#x27;s program to attract and support skilled trades. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-launches-campaign-to-address-skilled-trades-shortage/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-launches-campaign-to-address-skilled-trades-shortage/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 January 2020 16:38:00</pubDate>
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                <title>December 2019 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for December 2019 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2019-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2019-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 January 2020 20:11:00</pubDate>
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                <title>December 2019 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the December 2019 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2019-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2019-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 January 2020 16:16:46</pubDate>
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                <title>November 2019 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for November 2019 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2019-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2019-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 December 2019 21:03:42</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Becomes Increasingly Film Friendly with New Policy </title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford&#x2019;s new film policy establishes a framework for continued success through fairness, transparency, and flexibility for productions, businesses, and residents. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-becomes-increasingly-film-friendly-with-new-policy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-becomes-increasingly-film-friendly-with-new-policy/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 December 2019 20:41:53</pubDate>
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                <title>EmployerOne 2020 Survey</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Learn how to participate in the 2020 EmployerOne Survey <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/employerone-2020-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/employerone-2020-survey/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 December 2019 20:39:15</pubDate>
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                <title>November 2019 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the November 2019 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2019-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/november-2019-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 December 2019 15:39:34</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 218 Henry</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-218-henry/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-218-henry/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 December 2019 15:08:54</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 20 Kenyon Street</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our feature development is 20 Kenyon Street, zoned as an industrial M2 site with 11,000 square feet on 0.82 acres. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-20-kenyon-street/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-20-kenyon-street/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 November 2019 17:00:04</pubDate>
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                <title>Pre-Trades Program Introduced at Six Nations Polytechnic</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New Six Nations Polytechnic program provides students with the necessary training to seek entry-level operations employment in the manufacturing sector.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/pre-trades-program-introduced-at-six-nations-polytechnic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/pre-trades-program-introduced-at-six-nations-polytechnic/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 November 2019 16:04:14</pubDate>
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                <title>New Regional Program to Help Create Jobs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New Regional Development Program helps Ontario businesses can get financial support through EODF and SWODF. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-regional-program-to-help-create-jobs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/new-regional-program-to-help-create-jobs/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 November 2019 15:55:40</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Government Launching Online Trades Hub</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The new Online Trades Hub is a  resource helping people explore career opportunities in the trades. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-government-launching-online-trades-hub/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-government-launching-online-trades-hub/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 November 2019 15:22:28</pubDate>
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                <title>Industry 4.0 and What it Means for Canadian Business</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The technological wave of Industry 4.0 represents great opportunity and change for business. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/industry-40-and-what-it-means-for-canadian-business/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/industry-40-and-what-it-means-for-canadian-business/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 November 2019 15:13:46</pubDate>
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                <title>October 2019 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for October 2019 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2019-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2019-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 November 2019 20:38:55</pubDate>
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                <title>October 2019 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the October 2019 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2019-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/october-2019-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 November 2019 15:47:03</pubDate>
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                <title>Manufacturing Month - October 2019</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of Manufacturing Month in Brantford for October 2019. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/manufacturing-month-october-2019/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/manufacturing-month-october-2019/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 November 2019 17:11:51</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford CMA Again Secures Top on BMO Labour Market Report Card</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford again land in the top spot of the BMO Quarterly Labour Market  Report Card for the 3rd quarter of 2019. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-cma-again-secures-top-on-bmo-labour-market-report-card/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-cma-again-secures-top-on-bmo-labour-market-report-card/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 October 2019 15:48:06</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 30 Morton Ave.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our feature development is a property at 30 Morton Avenue zoned as an industrial M2 site with up to 37,250 s.f. of space. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-30-morton-ave/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-30-morton-ave/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 October 2019 20:29:47</pubDate>
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                <title>Ingenia Polymers Founder Receives Lifetime Achievement Award</title>
                <description><![CDATA[John Lefas of Ingenia Polymers received the prestigious CPIA Lifetime Achievement. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ingenia-polymers-founder-receives-lifetime-achievement-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ingenia-polymers-founder-receives-lifetime-achievement-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 October 2019 20:10:34</pubDate>
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                <title>September 2019 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for September 2019 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2019-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2019-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 October 2019 18:27:32</pubDate>
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                <title>September 2019 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the September 2019 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2019-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2019-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 October 2019 14:11:13</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: Craig Street</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our feature development is a property on Craig Street zoned as an industrial M2 site with 19.3 acres of land. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-craig-street/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-craig-street/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 October 2019 20:19:31</pubDate>
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                <title>Program Helps Companies Develop Export Business Plan</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Trade Accelerator Program course in November 2019 provides training and mentoring to companies developing their export plan. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/program-helps-companies-develop-export-business-plan/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/program-helps-companies-develop-export-business-plan/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 October 2019 19:39:29</pubDate>
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                <title>Bridges to Better Business Event 2019</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre is hosting the Bridges to Better Business event on Thursday, November 7. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/bridges-to-better-business-event-2019/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/bridges-to-better-business-event-2019/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 September 2019 20:38:29</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 92 Roy Boulevard</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Featuring 17,500 square feet of industrial space at 92 Roy Boulevard in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-92-roy-boulevard/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-92-roy-boulevard/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 September 2019 20:30:19</pubDate>
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                <title>August 2019 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for August 2019 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2019-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2019-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 September 2019 18:50:55</pubDate>
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                <title>Talking About In-Demand Skilled Trades</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie is gathering information to address the local skilled trades shortage. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/talking-about-in-demand-skilled-trades/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/talking-about-in-demand-skilled-trades/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 September 2019 18:07:16</pubDate>
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                <title>$1.9 Million in Funding for Training in Steel Sector</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about Ontario&#x27;s $1.9M Skills for Steel program, part of the SkillsAdvance Ontario <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/19-million-in-funding-for-training-in-steel-sector/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/19-million-in-funding-for-training-in-steel-sector/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 September 2019 17:41:15</pubDate>
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                <title>City Wins Additional 2019 Website Award</title>
                <description><![CDATA[City of Brantford wins prestigious 2019 Web Marketing Association Best Government website award for its website redevelopment project.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-wins-additional-2019-website-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-wins-additional-2019-website-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 September 2019 17:16:46</pubDate>
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                <title>Ontario Automotive Modernization Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ontario government program supports auto parts companies to invest in technology and training to strengthen the auto industry and protect jobs. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-automotive-modernization-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-automotive-modernization-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 September 2019 16:48:29</pubDate>
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                <title>City Offers Heritage Grant Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ City of Brantford announces the Heritage Grant Program providing up to $5,000 in financial assistance for designated heritage properties. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-offers-heritage-grant-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-offers-heritage-grant-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 September 2019 16:28:45</pubDate>
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                <title>August 2019 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the August 2019 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2019-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/august-2019-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 September 2019 18:24:07</pubDate>
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                <title>Economic Development Website Wins Another Design Award</title>
                <description><![CDATA[City of Brantford&#x27;s Economic Development website a recipient of the 2019 Apex Awards for Publication Excellence. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/economic-development-website-wins-another-design-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/economic-development-website-wins-another-design-award/</link>
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                <title>July 2019 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for July 2019 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2019-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2019-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 August 2019 17:44:21</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 8-10 Craig Street</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Featuring up to 375,000 square feet on an industrial property next to Highway 403. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-8-10-craig-street/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-8-10-craig-street/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 August 2019 17:27:22</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 150 Savannah Oaks </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Featuring industrial space of 25,000 square feet at the beautiful property at 150 Savannah Oaks Boulevard in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-150-savannah-oaks/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-150-savannah-oaks/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 August 2019 18:54:13</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 179 Garden Avenue</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Featuring 179 Garden Avenue with 10 acres of serviced, shovel-ready industrial land. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-179-garden-avenue/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-179-garden-avenue/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 August 2019 18:43:04</pubDate>
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                <title>Connecting Our Labour Force: The Job Seeker and Employee Survey</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie is gathering information on the labour force through a survey in 2019. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/connecting-our-labour-force-the-job-seeker-and-employee-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/connecting-our-labour-force-the-job-seeker-and-employee-survey/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 August 2019 18:27:10</pubDate>
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                <title>July 2019 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the July 2019 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2019-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/july-2019-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 August 2019 14:29:33</pubDate>
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                <title>Downtown Landmark Sees New Life as Upscale Apartments</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The New Victoria Place apartments are available to rent in Downtown Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/downtown-landmark-sees-new-life-as-upscale-apartments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/downtown-landmark-sees-new-life-as-upscale-apartments/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 31 July 2019 13:24:14</pubDate>
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                <title>Conestoga College Begins Offering Free Courses to Brantford Residents</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Conestoga College offers free courses in Brantford starting in September 2019. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/conestoga-college-begins-offering-free-courses-to-brantford-residents/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/conestoga-college-begins-offering-free-courses-to-brantford-residents/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 July 2019 17:42:41</pubDate>
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                <title>June 2019 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for June 2019 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2019-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2019-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 July 2019 17:58:25</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: Garden Avenue Industrial Opportunity</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Featuring a new industrial development on Garden Avenue in Brantford with available space. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-garden-avenue-industrial-opportunity/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-garden-avenue-industrial-opportunity/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 July 2019 17:44:08</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford CMA Secures Top Spot on BMO 2019 Q2 Labour Market Report Card</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford placed in the top spot of the BMO Quarterly Labour Market  Report Card for the 2nd quarter of 2019. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-cma-secures-top-spot-on-bmo-2019-q2-labour-market-report-card/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-cma-secures-top-spot-on-bmo-2019-q2-labour-market-report-card/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 July 2019 20:09:26</pubDate>
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                <title>June 2019 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the June 2019 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2019-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/june-2019-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 July 2019 14:36:57</pubDate>
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                <title>May 2019 Construction Numbers Copy</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for May 2019 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2019-construction-numbers-copy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2019-construction-numbers-copy/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 June 2019 16:22:21</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 131B Savannah Oaks Drive</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Featuring 131B Savannah Oaks Bvld with up to 64,120 square feet of available new industrial space. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-131b-savannah-oaks-drive/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-131b-savannah-oaks-drive/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 June 2019 19:52:12</pubDate>
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                <title>Schitt&#x27;s Creek Films at Sherwood Motel</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Television series Schitt&#x27;s Creek filmed an episode at the Sherwood Motel in Brantford in June. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/schitts-creek-films-at-sherwood-motel/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/schitts-creek-films-at-sherwood-motel/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 June 2019 14:29:04</pubDate>
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                <title>Upcoming 2019 EMC Conference</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about the 2019 Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium conference. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/upcoming-2019-emc-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/upcoming-2019-emc-conference/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 June 2019 13:50:24</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Again Ranks in Top 3 Canadian Cities to Buy Real Estate</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Brantford ranks as one of the top 3 cities to buy real estate in Canada for 5 year running, according to MoneySense. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-again-ranks-in-top-3-canadian-cities-to-buy-real-estate/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-again-ranks-in-top-3-canadian-cities-to-buy-real-estate/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 June 2019 15:52:44</pubDate>
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                <title>May 2019 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the May 2019 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2019-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/may-2019-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 June 2019 20:22:49</pubDate>
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                <title>April 2019 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for April 2019 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2019-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2019-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 16:23:28</pubDate>
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                <title>Results of 2019 EmployerOne Survey Identifies Hiring Challenges</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The results of the EmployerOne 2019 identifies concerns in hiring.&#xA; <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/results-of-2019-employerone-survey-identifies-hiring-challenges/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/results-of-2019-employerone-survey-identifies-hiring-challenges/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 13:20:03</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 333 Henry, Unit 2</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Featuring 333 Henry Street, Unit 2, in Brantford with 22,372 square feet.&#xA; <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-333-henry-unit-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-333-henry-unit-2/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 14:57:55</pubDate>
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                <title>April 2019 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the April 2019 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2019-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/april-2019-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2019 18:30:54</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford Filmmaker Returned Home to Make &#x201C;Walter&#x2019;s Way&#x201D;</title>
                <description><![CDATA[An interview with Tom Gigliotti about his independent film production and insights into applying one&#x2019;s creative trade in Brantford <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-filmmaker-returned-home-to-make-walter-s-way/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-filmmaker-returned-home-to-make-walter-s-way/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2019 13:26:45</pubDate>
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                <title>Innovative Warehouse and Logistics Training Program Connects Employees and Employers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Connect2Skills program trains local people with the technical, essential and employability skills needed in Brantford-Brant&#x2019;s warehousing and logistics industry. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/innovative-warehouse-and-logistics-training-program-connects-employees-and-employers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/innovative-warehouse-and-logistics-training-program-connects-employees-and-employers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2019 12:25:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford&#x27;s Open-for-Business Economy Marks Another Positive Year in 2018</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Annual report summarizes how 2018 marked another positive year for the City of Brantford as the area&#x2019;s strong economic generators contributed significantly to our vibrant, &#x2018;open for business&#x2019; economy and success in the global marketplace. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantfords-open-for-business-economy-marks-another-positive-year-in-2018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantfords-open-for-business-economy-marks-another-positive-year-in-2018/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 14:25:49</pubDate>
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                <title>Economic Development Website Wins Prestigous Creative Award</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The City of Brantford&#x2019;s Economic Development website won a prestigious 2019 Hermes Creative Award for design and development. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/economic-development-website-wins-prestigous-creative-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/economic-development-website-wins-prestigous-creative-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 13:54:08</pubDate>
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                <title>An Independent Film Transformed a Brantford Warehouse Space into a Movie Set</title>
                <description><![CDATA[An interview with the director of an independent sci-fi film, Defective, that transformed a Brantford warehouse into a movie set. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/an-independent-film-transformed-a-brantford-warehouse-space-into-a-movie-set/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/an-independent-film-transformed-a-brantford-warehouse-space-into-a-movie-set/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 April 2019 17:10:22</pubDate>
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                <title>March 2019 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the March 2019 labour market report for the Brantford CMA including the unemployment rate. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2019-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/march-2019-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 April 2019 13:46:36</pubDate>
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                <title>Videos Showcase Continued Growth and Innovation in Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Three new videos highlight the growth and vibrancy of our local economy: Vicano Construction, GreenManta, Six Nations Polytechnic <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/videos-showcase-continued-growth-and-innovation-in-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/videos-showcase-continued-growth-and-innovation-in-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 March 2019 20:23:39</pubDate>
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                <title>Recognizing Local Industry</title>
                <description><![CDATA[City of Brantford and the Rotary Club of Brantford host 2019 industrial appreciation event <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/recognizing-local-industry/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/recognizing-local-industry/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 March 2019 19:40:11</pubDate>
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                <title>GreenMantra Spotlighted in National News</title>
                <description><![CDATA[GreenMantra&#x27;s innovative approaches to recycling attracted national attention in an article from the CBC <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/greenmantra-spotlighted-in-national-news/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/greenmantra-spotlighted-in-national-news/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 March 2019 19:11:52</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 205 Mary St</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our feature development is 205 Mary Street zoned as an industrial M2 site with 61,156 square feet on 4.86 acres. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-205-mary-st/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-205-mary-st/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 March 2019 15:27:24</pubDate>
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                <title>TV Set from LOST GIRL Available for Booking</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The set from the TV show LOST GIRL is available for bookings in Brantford through Wilfrid Laurier University. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/tv-set-from-lost-girl-available-for-booking/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/tv-set-from-lost-girl-available-for-booking/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 March 2019 13:55:31</pubDate>
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                <title>February 2019 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summary report for February 2019 construction activity in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2019-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2019-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 March 2019 18:27:58</pubDate>
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                <title>Snow Sets Stage for Film Production in Brantford</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Snow and cold weather provided the perfect backdrop for a new Netflix movie filming in Brantford. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/snow-sets-stage-for-film-production-in-brantford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/snow-sets-stage-for-film-production-in-brantford/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 March 2019 17:00:25</pubDate>
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                <title>February 2019 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A summary of the February 2019 labour market report for the Brantford CMA. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2019-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/february-2019-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 March 2019 15:33:07</pubDate>
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                <title>Another Large Downtown Residential Development Planned</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/another-large-downtown-residential-development-planned/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/another-large-downtown-residential-development-planned/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 March 2019 20:30:04</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Brantford and County of Brant to Host the 2021 Ontario 55&#x2B; Winter Games</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The 2021 55&#x2B; Winter Games are coming to Brantford and the County of Brant on February 11 to 13, 2021.  <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-of-brantford-and-county-of-brant-to-host-the-2021-ontario-55plus-winter-games/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-of-brantford-and-county-of-brant-to-host-the-2021-ontario-55plus-winter-games/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 February 2019 14:16:27</pubDate>
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                <title>January 2019 Labour Market Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2019-labour-market-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2019-labour-market-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 February 2019 17:08:59</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development: 470 Hardy Road</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our feature development is 470 Hardy Road with nearly 160,000 sq. ft. of industrial and office space, and 118,000 sq. ft. expansion potential.&#xA; <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-470-hardy-road/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-470-hardy-road/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 February 2019 16:12:31</pubDate>
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                <title>December 2018 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about Brantford&#x27;s December 2018 construction numbers <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2018-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/december-2018-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 January 2019 21:31:21</pubDate>
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                <title>St. Leonard&#x27;s Employment Job Fair - February 23, 2019</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about the St. Leonard&#x27;s job fair in February 2019. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/st-leonards-employment-job-fair-february-23-2019/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/st-leonards-employment-job-fair-february-23-2019/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 January 2019 21:12:33</pubDate>
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                <title>EmployerOne 2019 Survey</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Learn how to participate in the 2019 EmployerOne Survey <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/employerone-2019-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/employerone-2019-survey/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 January 2019 17:38:47</pubDate>
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                <title>September 2018 Construction Numbers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Details about Brantford&#x27;s September 2018 Construction Numbers <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2018-construction-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/september-2018-construction-numbers/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 December 2018 16:55:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hire Conestoga Brantford Students</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/hire-conestoga-brantford-students/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/hire-conestoga-brantford-students/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 October 2018 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Manufacturing Month Highlights &#x201C;We Make It Here&#x201D;</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/manufacturing-month-highlights-we-make-it-here/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/manufacturing-month-highlights-we-make-it-here/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 October 2018 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development:  170 Savannah Oaks Drive</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-170-savannah-oaks-drive/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-170-savannah-oaks-drive/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 October 2018 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Opportunities at Mitsui High-tec (Canada) Inc.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Hiring opportunities at Mitsui High-tec (Canada) Inc. <a href="https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/opportunities-at-mitsui-high-tec-canada-inc/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/opportunities-at-mitsui-high-tec-canada-inc/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 October 2018 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Co-op at Laurier: Recruit Today for Winter 2019</title>
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                <title>Labour Shortage Report from Business Development Bank of Canada</title>
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                <title>Maverick Spring Celebrates 50 Years</title>
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                <title>August 2018 Construction Numbers</title>
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                <title>Gatestone and Co. Hiring Up to 300 Employees</title>
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                <title>Apply to Attend the Ontario Trade Missions to India</title>
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                <title>Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium &#x2013; Helping Manufacturers</title>
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                <title>Samuel Invests $18 Million in Automotive Metals Processing Facility in Brantford, Ontario</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ferrero-canada-donates-100-000-to-restore-flood-damaged-trails-in-city-of-brantford/</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 April 2018 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brantford is the # 1 City To Buy Real Estate In Canada for 2018</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-is-the-1-city-to-buy-real-estate-in-canada-for-2018/</link>
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                <title>Feature Development Opportunity: 150 Adams Blvd. (96K s.f.)</title>
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                <title>February 2018 Construction Numbers Remain Very Positive</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 23 March 2018 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Feature Development Opportunity: 99 Savannah Oaks Drive</title>
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                <title>Here to Stay: The New Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites</title>
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                <title>Local Agri-food Companies Get Funding</title>
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                <title>Brantford Economic Development Advisory Committee and Rotary Club of Brantford Recognize Local Industry</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/brantford-economic-development-advisory-committee-and-rotary-club-of-brantford-recognize-local-industry/</link>
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                <title>January 2018 Construction Numbers Off to a Strong Start</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/january-2018-construction-numbers-off-to-a-strong-start/</link>
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                <title>City and County Finalists for the 2018 Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance Prestige Awards</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/city-and-county-finalists-for-the-2018-canadian-sport-tourism-alliance-prestige-awards/</link>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-opportunity-conklin-place-plaza/</link>
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                <title>Feature Development Opportunity: 47 Morton Avenue</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/feature-development-opportunity-47-morton-avenue/</link>
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                <title>New Apprenticeship Grant for Employers</title>
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                <title>Ontario Web Portal Helps Businesses Maximize International Market Potential</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ontario-web-portal-helps-businesses-maximize-international-market-potential/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 November 2017 05:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Italian Logistics Provider Capitalizes on City&#x2019;s Supply Chain Advantages</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/italian-logistics-provider-capitalizes-on-city-s-supply-chain-advantages/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 November 2017 05:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>September 2017 Construction Numbers Up Again</title>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/ferrero-to-create-80-new-jobs-with-90m-brantford-expansion-and-provincial-investment/</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 September 2017 04:00:00</pubDate>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/what-s-stopping-you-from-starting-your-own-business/</link>
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                <link>https://www.advantagebrantford.ca/news/posts/introducing-gametime-eatery-and-entertainment/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 August 2017 04:00:00</pubDate>
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