Join us for our annual holiday mixer
The City of Brampton Economic Development team, Brampton Entrepreneur Centre, Downtown Brampton BIA and the Brampton Board of Trade invite you to join us for some festive fun at the annual "Virtual Holiday Mixer" on Tuesday, December 8 from 6-8pm.
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CITY OF BRAMPTON ENTERED THE PROVINCE’S GREY-LOCKDOWN LEVEL WITH ENHANCED MEASURES PUT IN PLACE BY PEEL PUBLIC HEALTH
Read the framework to learn what the Grey-Lockdown level means for sector-specific Public Health and Workplace Safety Measures.
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Applications are now open for the Main Street Relief Grant to help eligible small businesses with 2-9 employees with the cost of PPE.
Applications Open for Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
This subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords.
Get help with COVID-19 costs
Businesses in modified controls or lockdown can apply for rebates to help with fixed costs, such as property tax and energy bills.
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Every Saturday is Small Business Saturday across Brampton. Help make a difference by supporting your favorite local restaurant or shop in Brampton.
Order takeout, have items delivered, or take advantage of curbside pickup.
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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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KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR AT RICC'S SPECIAL EVENT
THE FUTURE IS NOW: INNOVATION IN 2021
Learn how the Peel Region startup and tech community can align itself to a world that is increasingly connected and in which technology determines the scope of opportunity going forward into 2021!
We are excited to have Jim Carroll, leading global futurist, business trends and transformation expert as our keynote speaker. Panelists joining us will include the founders of AOMS, Knockri, Prodigy Game and Li-Cycle to discuss innovation opportunities and challenges in their various industries.
Join us on Wednesday January 6, 2021
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Throughout the pandemic, Sheridan's EDGE has continued to support a wide range of entrepreneurs and ventures virtually. They continue to support impact-focused entrepreneurship at a time when it’s needed more than ever.
EDGE is excited to introduce the EDGE Social Impact Catalyst powered by RBC Future Launch, a program for young changemakers.
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What is the Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program?
Our Program is an intensive cybersecurity training and certification program designed to give promising learners from diverse backgrounds the skills they need to launch careers in the cybersecurity sector
Click below to for more information or do apply!
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The Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) is a partnership between the Government of Canada, Black-led business organizations, and financial institutions. With an investment of up to $221 million over four years, it will help Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs grow their businesses and succeed now and into the future.
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FedDev Ontario investment helps bring first-of-its-kind production line to the table for Woodlore International
(Woodlore), a family-owned manufacturer of commercial grade office furniture and storage units, and other products for the healthcare, education and hospitality sectors.
Through this expansion project, Woodlore will adopt a combination of Industry 4.0 manufacturing software and AI-enabled technologies to implement a state-of-the-art automated furniture panel production line—the first of its kind in Ontario—to increase capacity by nearly 50 percent and to satisfy market demand. In addition, Woodlore’s expansion will reduce raw material scraps to 13 percent, supporting Woodlore’s competitive sustainability efforts to divert waste from landfills.
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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 through the holiday and winter season.
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The City of Brampton Launches First Virtual Mission to Japan
As part of the City of Brampton’s Economic Recovery Strategy, the Economic Development Office (EDO) recently completed its first Virtual Mission to Japan.
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City of Brampton secures more than $38 million towards downtown Brampton Riverwalk Project
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City creates more opportunities in Brampton for certified diverse businesses
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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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