Meet Team Haldimand
Haldimand County works with some outstanding partners to deliver services to our businesses. To learn more about what Team Haldimand can do for you please visit the linked pages below.
Business
Digital Main Street- Digital Service Specialists
The DMS program is a smart, efficient way to help businesses adopt and expand their digital capabilities in ways that are realistic, actionable, and effective. Digital Service Specialists will be offering one on one meetings with businesses to review current technology and to provide guidance and support in improving their online presence.
Learn more here.
BRC's Small Business Recovery Program
The Small Business Recovery Program will offer 12 grants up to $2,500 to eligible businesses to aid existing small businesses as they re-open and pivot their business models to maintain operations throughout Covid-19. The program is open to businesses in the BRC catchment area including Haldimand County.
Learn more here.
Become a local Digital Main Street Vendor
As part of our Digital Main Street project, Haldimand County and Grand Erie Business Centre are looking for local Haldimand vendors who work with small businesses to help them become digital-ready. Learn more.
Haldimand County is creating a shop local campaign for businesses this holiday season.
To be included in our promotional campaign we need your content (photos, products, services, experiences, events) to build our advertising campaigns. There is no cost to participate. We want to include great gift ideas, packages, food, gift certificates, as well as feature Made in Haldimand products. Learn more.
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)
Navigating Grand Erie: WPBGE Transportation Survey
The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie (WPBGE) is conducting a study to find out if local public transit options support the needs of people living and working in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Six Nations & New Credit. By answering a few questions, you’ll help our local communities make more informed decisions on improving their transit systems.
Take the survey HERE
Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie- Grand Erie Jobs.
Grand Erie Jobs automatically searches 20+ of the most popular websites and posts local job postings all in one place, making it easier for job seekers to find opportunities.
Click HERE to view the job board, and more information.
The Grand Erie Business Centre
The Grand Erie Business Centre is a private non-profit business development corporation that serves Haldimand County and the Township of West Lincoln. They provide financing, consultation, support and advice to small businesses within this area. For more information visit their website HERE.
Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada is a financial institution devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. They help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services and capital, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. To learn more visit their website HERE.
Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie
The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie plays a leadership role in labour force development. Comprised of representatives of Labour, Business, Education and Equity Groups, the board works collaboratively with community partners to identify key labour force issues and challenges, and to develop effective workforce development strategies. For more information about this organization visit their page HERE.
Business Resource Centre
The Brantford-Brant Business Resource Centre (BRC) offers free business advice from expert advisors who have hands-on business experience. The BRC also provides free business workshops so you can learn more about starting and growing your business, and meet other business owners. For more information visit their page HERE.
St. Leonards Community Services
St. Leonard’s Community Services delivers a variety of employment services. Whether it is your first job or a career change – your job is out there and we’ll help you find it. For more information visit them HERE.
Ontario Southwest
Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation (SWOTC) is the provincially mandated Regional Tourism Organization for Southwestern Ontario. SWOTC works with tourism industry stakeholders across our region to develop and promote Ontario’s Southwest as a vibrant and prosperous tourism region. For more information visit them HERE.
We Make It Here
Watch videos showcasing local employees, demonstrating the many job opportunities that exist at manufacturers in Haldimand. View the We Make It Here videos.
Happening in Haldimand
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 and Municipal Enforcement Services, 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.