Happy Holidays from Invest Brampton! | |
As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible growth, resilience and innovation that our business community has shown throughout 2024. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with and support remarkable entrepreneurs, investors and employers that make Brampton thrive. From all of us at Invest Brampton, we wish you a joyful holiday season and look forward to working together in the new year! | |
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Following the January 10th public release of the 2025 Budget, this online meeting will provide businesses with the opportunity to deliberate and provide feedback to elected officials and City Staff on Tuesday, January 14th at 9:30 am. | |
Economic Indicators Q3 Report | |
Get a clear view of Brampton’s economy with the latest Brampton Economic Indicators Report. This comprehensive document highlights key statistics, trends and insights on construction, business activity and housing. Our reports provide essential information for businesses and investors to stay informed and ahead of the curve. Access the latest report: Download Q3 Economic Indicator 2024 | |
Incentives for your Business | |
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The City of Brampton offers various financial incentives to employers and developers targeting office employment and complementary uses within key sectors such as health and life sciences, innovation and technology and advanced manufacturing.
- The Community Improvement Program (CIP), for example, offers a 10-year Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) to offset property taxes for office developments.
- In addition, the Development Charges (DC) bylaw exempts any office uses that are either freestanding or part of a mixed-use development from the City’s portion of DCs.
We can help whether you are looking for customized guidance, expert sector advice, or access to funding programs.
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Brampton Celebrates Excellence: Top Employers of 2025 Lead the Way
In today’s competitive job market, companies that offer benefits and unique value propositions beyond the norm are standing out. The winners of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2025 are leading the way in this evolution, setting the standard for excellence in employee benefits and workplace culture.
We are proud to recognize five Brampton-based businesses that have earned a spot among these top employers:
🏆 Medtronic
🏆 Loblaws
🏆 MDA Space
🏆 Dynacare
🏆 Alectra
These businesses exemplify the kind of innovative and employee-centric workplace that make Brampton a hub for top talent. Congratulations to all the award winners for their continued commitment to excellence!
To read more click here: Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2025)
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Harris-Stolper: 60 Years of Excellence in Brampton
On October 28, the Invest Brampton team and Council celebrated 60 years of innovation at Harris-Stolper International Inc., a leader in manufacturing operator cabs and protective structures. This Brampton-based success story showcases the talent and dedication driving our city’s manufacturing industry forward.
Have a milestone to celebrate? Apply for a certificate with the Mayor and let us highlight your success.
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Albea $9M Expansion - Green Leaf Packaging | In October, the Invest Brampton team, Mayor Patrick Brown, and Councillors Rod Power and Chair of Economic Development Gurpartap Singh Toor celebrated the launch of Albéa Group's $9 million state-of-the-art plastic extrusion line. This Brampton facility now offers fully recyclable "green leaf" packaging and proudly features a “Made in Brampton” label for products distributed across North America, Australia, and China. Congratulations to Jerzy Debski, Bruno de Carvalho Tapajos, and the Albéa team on this incredible milestone! | |  |
MDA Space Secures $1B Canadarm3 Contract | |
On June 27, Brampton-based MDA Space Ltd. announced a $1 billion contract from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for the next phases of the Canadarm3 program. This cutting-edge space robotics system will play a critical role aboard Gateway, a NASA-led international space station in lunar orbit, supporting future human and robotic missions to the Moon’s surface.
MDA Space's mission is to develop a network of visionary organizations that will work together to realize the potential that space holds to change our world for the better, on the ground and in the stars. If you are interested in participating in the new space economy.
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Fueling Innovation: Brampton Innovation District Startups Secure Millions in Funding | The City of Brampton is driving downtown revitalization by fostering an innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem. This year, startups from the Brampton Innovation District achieved significant milestones in funding: |
- Phaseshift Technologies: Raised $3M in seed funding for its AI-powered Rapid Alloy Design (RAD) platform. A graduate of BHive, Brampton's international accelerator.
- Fibra: Secured $1.3M in seed funding for its wearable fertility technology. A graduate of Brampton Venture Zone.
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Tenomix: Received a $500K grant for its robotic scanning device that transforms the lymph node search process. A graduate of Brampton Venture, a non-equity incubator.
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Explore how Brampton supports startups and their journey to success through Dealroom insights. | | | |
Empowering Innovation: Talent Development at BramHacks 2024 | |
The City of Brampton and the Invest Brampton team hosted BramHacks 2024, a city-wide hackathon that brought together 150 talented post-secondary students from across the GTHA. From November 8 to 10, participants collaborated to address local challenges, creating innovative solutions that could shape Brampton’s future. This inspiring event showcased the creativity and potential within our community.
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Congratulations to Our Winners:
BramWays by Nocturnal Nappers – Real-time transit journey tracking.
CrowdAware by Codependents – Live updates on transit crowding.
OptiBus by Team Harold – AI-powered transit optimization and more!
Commute+ by Transformers – Sustainable transit rewards
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Multivac Canada Honors Brampton with Brand Ambassador Award | |
MULTIVAC Canada proudly recognized Martin Bohl, Sector Manager for Food Processing, Logistics, and MedTech with the City of Brampton, as an external Brand Ambassador for his exceptional promotion of MULTIVAC Canada.
During the visit to MULTIVAC's Brampton Innovation Centre, Martin shared valuable insights on the food industry, highlighting Brampton's commitment to supporting businesses and its reputation as home to outstanding employers in the sector.
Learn more about Brampton's Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector.
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LEAP: Leading Equity, Advancement and Partnership in the Workplace | |
Invest Brampton and the Brampton Board of Trade hosted the inaugural "LEAP" (Leading Equity, Advancement, and Potential) in the Workforce event — a fantastic day focused on creating sustainable and inclusive talent pathways. Keynote speaker Bradley L. highlighted how Skills Council of Canada is enhancing skilled trades education in Brampton, including partnerships with Judith Nyman Secondary School.
A big thank-you to employers like Magna International, Maple Lodge Farms, DPCast, Brampton Honey Badgers and Berger Group for investing in your teams and strengthening Brampton's economy.
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The Sixth Annual Sponsorship Forum at The Rose celebrated the growth of Brampton's Sponsorship Program, which has partnered with over 50 businesses to support more than 50 programs, events and initiatives. Congratulations to the 2024 Sponsorship Award winners, including Enbridge Gas, TD and Capital Power, for their commitment to our community. The forum showcased how businesses can partner with the City to enhance local presence, support events and build community pride.
Discover the impact of sponsorships in Brampton today.
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In October, the Invest Brampton team exhibited at the global MedTech Conference in Toronto, hosted in Canada for the first time. With over 4,000 attendees from 48 countries and 1,900+ exhibitors, the event provided an excellent platform to connect with potential investors, researchers and companies like Medtronic Canada and The Stevens Company.
Deputy Mayor Singh and Chair of Economic Development, Councillor Toor lead a panel showcasing Brampton Innovation District start-ups Roga, Tenomix and Vivo. Founders shared their journeys, challenges and successes in Brampton’s growing medtech ecosystem, impressing international participants from Japan, Germany, Australia and beyond.
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Bridging Recruitment Gaps for Talent and Employers in the Peel Region!
BReady Platform
BReady is a platform that connects talent with employers hiring for tech and business roles in the Peel Region. Using a smart matching algorithm, the platform matches talent profiles with open job roles based on their skills and employer requirements. This allows talent to passively job-hunt and enables employers to discover qualified and diverse candidates quickly.
Watch how Brampton companies like Climateworx and Scooty have benfited from this platform.
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Celebrate milestones with us! | If your business is celebrating a milestone, we would love to hear from you! | | |
Brampton Business Directory | Be part of the growth and development of our city's economy. | | |
Follow @investbrampton on social media for updates about the event. | | | | |
