Ontario Building On Supports for Employers
During COVID-19
The Ontario government continues to provide a variety of supports to employers facing challenges as a result of COVID-19.
The government announced the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant, which will provide a minimum of $10,000 and up to $20,000 to help small business owners during this challenging period.
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Brampton City Council approves 2021 Budget with third consecutive tax freeze and record contribution to reserves
BRAMPTON, ON (December 9, 2020) – Brampton City Council unanimously approved the City of Brampton’s 2021 Budget at a Special Council Meeting that was held on December 9th, 2020.
This is the third consecutive year that this Term of Council will deliver a 0% property tax increase to fund the City’s Budget, while making a record contribution of $114M to reserves.
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Coke Canada Bottling to expand investment in Brampton
Coke Canada Bottling recently announced plans to spend $13-million rebuilding equipment at its Brampton plant. The changes will see production lines which are currently used to fill two-litre plastic bottles modified to be able to handle containers of various sizes. Coke Canada Bottling executives said the move will make operations more efficient and lessen the company's environmental footprint.
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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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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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Fast track your innovative business solution to market in the age of COVID-19
Thinking about what 2021 will look like for your startup? Let's get to your next milestone together! There are only two weeks left to apply for our 2021 Incubator program.
Incubator 15 is a 6-month virtual program for Ontario-based innovative hardware or software solutions that are looking to grow their startup.
For more information and to register click the link below.
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The Catalyst Cyber Accelerator is now accepting applications for its next cohort
If you are in Canada and passionate about building innovative cybersecurity solutions, apply for our Catalyst Cyber Accelerator.
The Catalyst Cyber Accelerator is a unique cybersecurity-focused accelerator program. The program offers coaching with Entrepreneurs-In-Residence, workshops and access to prominent Corporates-In-Residence, investor sessions, industry hours and much more. Our March 2021 cohort will be fully virtual so businesses across Canada can participate.
Click below to for more information or do apply!
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Are you a business owner who wants to provide EV charging to employees, customers, tenants, and visitors? The Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) has launched a survey to gather businesses input about their interests, barriers, and desired support to help encourage electric vehicle adoption.
This 5-minute survey is live until January 31, 2021
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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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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.
Click here for a list of local small businesses across Brampton.
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Brampton-based Ellerca Health is changing the chronic care landscape by leveraging a combination of emerging technologies and behavioural science to aid doctors and their patients.
Founder Daniel Yeboah recently raised a funding round of $500,000 to help further this mission.
Ellerca is currently working with Founder Institute (led by Toronto tech thought leader Sunil Sharma) in Brampton to continue building their business. They recently relocated from Mississauga to Brampton's Innovation District at 100 Queen Street and hired 3 new employees.
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Carolina Gutierrez is the CEO of Business in Order (previously called Go2Girl administrative solutions). It is a company that helps businesses alleviate the stress of implementing structured administrative and business support programs.
They offer business automation consulting services, custom office setup solutions, and a virtual assistant service. Through systemization, process improvement, and utilization of technology, they make your work flow.
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The 2021 State of the City features Mayor Patrick Brown and BBOT Chair Michelle McCollum sharing perspectives on Brampton's future from both a public sector and private sector point of view. Join the virtual session on February 9th.
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The City of Brampton would like to recognize one of Brampton's large businesses, Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited on their recent #LoveYourLocal campaign.
Look out for their iconic Red Fleet trucks on the roads and be sure to share this important message.
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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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The City of Brampton and Metrolinx have reached a major milestone in their transit planning, advancing to the next stage of the Queen Street Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) study.
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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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