Business
Exclusive COVID-19 Webinar Series
Check out Peninsula Canada’s Exclusive COVID-19 Webinar Series HERE.
These webinars have been designed for business owners. The goal of these seminars is to give you the tools to achieve a more productive, safe organization; that is ready for longevity!
Haldimand Businesses Asked to Use Graphic
To help businesses promote “Shop Local”, Haldimand has created a graphic element. Haldimand businesses are free to use the graphic in any customer-facing promotions including on-line, in advertising, signs, flyers and brochures. Download via the links below. Note: PNG version has no background.
JPG version PNG version (open file then right-click on the graphic to save or copy)
New Video Launched
As part of Manufacturing Month, a video showcasing local employers demonstrates the many job opportunities that exist at manufacturing businesses in Haldimand.
View the We Make It Here video.
POSTPONED-Business Excellence Awards
With the COVID 19 virus outbreak, we will be postponing the Business Excellence Awards.
We regret having to cancel programs and close community facilities but are doing so in the interest of community safety, based on the expert medical advice of our local and provincial healthcare authorities.
We look forward to celebrating in the future.
Haldimand County Ranked # 13 in Maclean’s Best Communities in Canada 2019
See why below or read the full article here!
| Population: | 47,635 |
| Economic region unemployment rate as of March 2019: | 4.7% |
| Median household income: | $84,225 |
| Average value of primary real estate: | $487,655 |
| Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment*: | $781 |
| Property tax as percent of average income: | 2.3% |
| Average annual property tax bill: | $2,596 |
Source: Maclean’s Best communities in Canada 2019
Health, Safety and Community Factors
| 5-year average of Crime Severity Index in area covered by local police service**: | 42 |
| Doctors’ offices: | 10 |
| Percentage of population employed in arts and recreation: | 0.8% |
| *NOTE: Estimates used where data not available **lower is better, national average = 73 | |
Weather Factors | |
| Days per year with rain or snow: | 153 |
| Days per year above 0ºC: | 245 |
| Days per year above 20ºC: | 117 |
Business Haldimand Objective
Our goal is to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for our community by creating and retaining jobs by providing support to help local businesses grow.
How we can help your business
Haldimand County is committed to creating an environment for businesses to thrive. Our Economic Development & Tourism team links the business community to partners, helping pave the way for business development and expansion within Haldimand. Staff leverage their experience and knowledge of the local landscape to provide consultation services and hands-on solutions to help you.
- Business visits assess your unique challenges and opportunities
- Potential funding, training and grants opportunities
- Community Improvement Program funding
- Referrals to business enterprise centres
- Information on licenses and zoning
- Advice on available properties and permitted uses
- Connections to Building Controls & By-law and Planning and Development Division for ease of development execution
- Assist in promoting your business through accurate Google business listings
- Advertising Opportunities
For more information contact opportunity@haldimandcounty.on.ca or call our tourism hotline at 1-800-863-9607.