On March 8, in honour of International Women's Day, we celebrated women who have made a positive impact in the Brampton business community.⠀
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The City of Brampton added close to 2 million square feet to its inventory resulting in $342 million in construction investment to the city in 2020.
The steady level of construction activity in Brampton is an important indicator of the investment being brought into the region as well as our continued expansion of existing businesses.
Brampton continued to position itself as a key economic region for investment, and will remain among the country’s most active markets in Canada.
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After more than 30 years working for others, Noel Folkard decided it was time to go out on his own in 2008. It was a life-altering decision for his family, but it felt right. Before making his big move, Noel knew that he needed to have a product customers wanted. He also knew he needed to have a dedicated team in place to establish a culture focused on constantly improving manufacturing processes and never resting on past performance.
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Effective March 8, Brampton will be in the Grey-Lockdown Level.
In-person shopping is permitted with capacity limits (50% capacity for supermarkets and other stores that primarily sell groceries, convenience stores, pharmacies; and 25% capacity for all other retail i.e. discount and big box retailers, liquor stores, hardware stores, garden centres).
The City of Brampton is working hard to protect the health and wellbeing of our community.
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Brampton is excited to be part of Collision from Home, a massive global online tech event taking place from April 20 to 22, hosted by The Collision Conference and Web Summit.
Collision from Home attendees will participate from wherever they are in the world, live-streaming talks from tech CEOs, international policymakers, and global cultural figures. Chat and connect with each other through the Collision from Home app, and engage with some of the world’s most influential companies and fastest growing start-ups.
Join us over 3 days, packed with over 100 hours of content, and thousands of valuable connections.
Connect with our Manager of Investment Attraction or Innovation and Technology Sector Manager to learn more about doing business in Brampton!
Manager of Investment Attraction
Sector Manager, Innovation and Technology
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Attention Industrial Commercial Investment (ICI) Community!
The Economic Development Investment Attraction team would like to invite you to a virtual presentation highlighting the latest investment opportunities in Brampton.
During this interactive session we will discuss Brampton’s Top Investment Sites, the Innovation District, Expeditor Services and more.
In addition, we want to hear from you! Let’s discuss how the Economic Development Team can assist you in your investment efforts.
To participate in a virtual session with your team, please contact Andrea Williams, Economic Development Coordinator, andrea.williams@brampton.ca
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Did you know that Brampton has more than 30,000 people employed in the manufacturing sector, many of whom have skilled trades certifications?
To support and develop skilled trades talent, Brampton is home to Sheridan College’s Magna Skilled Trades Centre. The Magna Skilled Trades Centre is a 130,000 sq ft facility that witnesses approximately 2,000 students come through the workshops each year in electrical, industrial millwright, plumbing, precision machining and welding apprenticeship programs.
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The Brampton Innovation District provides local talent development and support for entrepreneurs and new business owners through every stage of their journey, from education, training and re-skilling to support for companies of all sizes and across all sectors. The Innovation District is a developing ecosystem which also offers resources to support innovation and technology companies in creating new technology.
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The Catalyst Cyber Accelerator is now accepting applications for the May 2021 cohort
What is the Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program?
Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst created the Program in partnership with the SANS Institute, the world’s leading cybersecurity training and certification firm. The Program is supported through the generous partnership of the Government of Canada, Rogers Communications, and Royal Bank of Canada designed to give promising learners the skills they need to launch careers in the cybersecurity sector.
Click below to for more information or do apply!
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Our 2020 Highlights booklet was recently released, and presents our incredible accomplishments through one of the most challenging years.
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City of Brampton receives Platinum-Level certification
The World Council on City Data (WCCD) announced that the City of Brampton has received ISO 37120 Platinum-level certification, the highest standard in collecting, sharing, and using data to effectively make decisions.
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The Accessibility Awards is a civic recognition program that identifies individuals, businesses, and organizations in the City of Brampton who demonstrate a commitment to accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities.
Nominations will be accepted until March 31, 2021.
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SUPPORT BRAMPTON'S ECONOMY, SHOP LOCAL!
Don't let lockdowns stop you from supporting small businesses. Learn how you can support local in 2021.
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Programs and Resources for Businesses
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Mandatory Masks Toolkit for Businesses
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Keeping Workers Safe - Sector Specific Guidance
What you need to know:
- Adjust the workspace to create physical barriers or restructure physical settings between people to protect employees and visitors and ensure that 2 metres (6 feet) of space can be maintained.
- When possible, employees should continue to work from home.
- Install physical distancing markers or directional arrows to ensure a 1-way flow of people.
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Review the sector-specific guidance
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For up-to-date information about the City of Brampton's COVID-19 response, City services and facility and programming closures, visit brampton.ca/covid19. For current information from Peel Public Health, visit peelregion.ca/coronavirus
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An Economic Development Newsletter produced by the Corporation of the City of Brampton, 2020™
For further information on business opportunities email the City of Brampton at invest@brampton.ca
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