Business
Small Business Week Celebration
Join us to Celebrate Small Business Week
Business Owners and Managers are invited to Cayuga Kinsmen Hall, 12 Winnett Street, Cayuga on Wednesday, October 23rd from 7-9 am for a complimentary breakfast and keynote presentation. Register Here.
Tourism Workshop
Discover New Markets & How To Attract Them
Muse Marketing Group will lead our workshop and give you insights to maximize the potential in reaching new markets. Monday, October 28, 2019 at 9am-1pm. This workshop is valued at $150 but with the support of our partners we are offering this opportunity FREE to Tourism related businesses in Haldimand. Register Here.
Register Today for College 101
Register Today for College 101 in Dunnville
This FREE 12-week program provides the opportunity to explore and develop the skills needed to prepare you for success in a college environment. This program is offered at the Dunnville Library. For more information visit Mohawk College’s website today!
EmployerOne Results
EmployerOne Results
EmployerOne 2019 – Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie’s overview of Haldimand County results from the EmployerOne survey.
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
For more information contact opportunity@haldimandcounty.on.ca or call our tourism hotline at 1-800-863-9607.