Tourism Matters

What's New

Keep up to date on the Tourism Development opportunities for businesses in the County of Brant. Listed below are some of the workshops or events designed to foster your success.

• Posted March 1, 2010
  Free Workshop on Regional Tourism Changes
  The province of Ontario has been categorized into 13 Tourism Regions. Brant lies in Region #3 along with the City of Brantford, Six Nations New Credit, the City of Hamilton, City of Burlington, and Halton Region. Region #3 has an opportunity to provide an update on what is happening in our specific region and we will be able to share more tangible information. This workshop is open to all partners in your area - especially useful for hotels, motels, university residents etc. We hope that as many partners as possible can attend and learn about the changes happening in our industry.
  More information here
• Posted October 20, 2009
  As a partner in the delivery of the Southwestern Ontario Community Adjustment Fund (SWCAF),
  The Enterprise Brant (Brant Community Futures Development Corporation) has grants available for organizations that operate in Brantford/County of Brant. The SWCAF has been created to support projects that enhance the community capacity for economic development with Brantford/County of Brant. The Enterprise Brant is currently accepting applications for all five elements.
  1. Skills Development - Training Employees
  2. Hiring Interns
  3. Business Development
  4. Local Initiatives Projects
  5. Community Capacity Projects
  Applications & Guidelines can be found on www.enterprisebrant.com or call 519-752-4636
• Posted October 20, 2009
  Sand Plains Community Development Fund (SPCDF)
  SPDCF is an application-based program to assist rural communities in the tobacco-growing region of the Sand Palins region (Counties of Brant, Elgin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford) to transition to a non-tobacco based economy. Support will be targeted community-based initiatives which support regional development, attract and retain people and investment, and stimulate business development and job creation. The Fund has two separate components: Community Development Support and Access to Capital.
  Click here for more info.
• Posted April 16, 2008
  Free Seminar: Marketing on the Web
  Everyone is welcome to attend this free seminar designed to help your business market itself more effectively over the web.
  This seminar will take place at The Arlington Hotel on Tuesday, April 29th from 8:30 - 11:00 am and is sponsored by Blueprint IT Works.
  For further information please refer to the invitation.
• Posted March 13, 2008
  Business Growth Learning Series
  March 27th, 2008
  9 am -11 am at the Brantford Brant Chamber office
  77 Charlotte Street
  Topic: You - The Presenter!
  How effective are your presentations? Successful business growth depends heavily on this skill. A top fear that most adults have is the fear of speaking in public - and yet we do it everyday! In this interactive session, you will learn about developing, organizing, preparing and executing effective presentations. Learn about strategies to overcome personal anxiety related to making presentations. This session will be of interest to business people at all levels who wish to enhance their personal presentation skills or help staff with theirs.
  
  Online registration available at www.brantfordbrantchamber.com
  
  March 19th, Women In Business - Topic is "You are what you think!" Using the power of your mind to achieve success.
  Guest Speaker Christine Gagnon. Learn how successful people create confidence and professionalism in themselves and read the clues that suppliers and customers are telling them with their body language. Do You Have Mind Control?
  This program starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Best Western Brant Park Inn.
  
  March 26th: The Retail Game; Playing to Win;
  an evening with author Albert C. Plant, in partnership with RBC. Brantford Golf & Country Club, from 5 - 7 p.m.
  This is a no-fee event.
  
  March 27th, Business Growth Learning Series # 4 - You - The Presenter. Speaker is Colleen Miller from Colleen E. Miller Enterprise. Seminar is FREE for Chamber Members. Seminar runs from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  
  April 3rd, Mayors' State of the Communities Address, Best Western Brant Park Inn & Conference Centre.
  Tickets: $32.50 plus GST for Chamber members; future members:, $37.50 plus GST.
  
  April 23rd, Business Excellence Awards Dinner, Best Western Brant Park Inn & Conference Centre.
  Tickets: $65 plus GST for Chamber members; $75 plus GST for future members.
  
  Online registration available at www.brantfordbrantchamber.com
• Posted February 28, 2008
  Join the Free Seminar "Are You Game fro Retail Success?"
  by the Author of "The Retail Game: Playing to Win". Topics covered include strategic planning, financial optimization, governance issues, selling on the web, and much more. Book your seat - space is limited! Register online at http://www.brantfordbrantchamber.com or call 519-753-2617
  Wednesday, March 26, 2008
  Brantford Golf & Country Club
• February 22-24, 2008
  Outdoor Adventure Show - International Centre, Toronto
  The County of Brant is pleased to again be exhibiting all we have to offer at the 2008 Outdoor Adventure Show. Visit us at Canada's largest outdoor adventure & travel show! With over 300 exhibitors from a wide variety of recreational pursuits and destinations, this show has something for everyone. For those who like to get their feet wet there will be a variety of paddle sports and scuba diving options to explore. Or if you prefer to stand on solid ground visit our comprehensive camping showcase and travel destinations pavilion. This well established event combines a retail shopping experience with simulated outdoor, interactive features and education. For more information about the Brant exhibit contact us at 519-442-6324.
  Visit www.outdooradventureshow.ca/toronto/index.html for show details and admission coupons
• February 6, 2008
  Bridges to Better Business & Industrial Appreciation Awards
  12:00pm - 6:30pm, Brantford Golf & Country Club
  Bridges to Better Business features a Luncheon, Keynote Speaker, 2 small business workshops, a networking reception, and the Annual City of Brantford Industrial Appreciation Awards Presentation.
  For more information contact Trudy Belanco, 519-756-4269
• January 31, 2008
  Keys to E-Business Launch - Internet Marketing 101
  Can your business or organization benefit by learning cutting edge web strategies that will result in a noticeable increase in inquiries, sales, and repeat visits?
  Keys to E-Business is a Customer Relationship Management and Internet Enhancement workshop, custom-designed for owners and managers of small businesses and organizations wanting to become involved or enhance their online presence. Todd Lucier of TourismClicks.com will facilitate this workshop. For more information click here
• Posted October 24, 2007
  Ministry of Tourism - Ontario Tourism Facts & Figures
  Welcome to your official source for tourism statistics and research reports for the province of Ontario. OntarioTourism Facts & Figures is the Ontario Ministry of Tourism's quarterly tourism research newsletter. The newsletter is intended to help you build your business by keeping you up-to-date about the economic outlook in Canada and Ontario, tourism statistics, new tourism research publications, upcoming conferences and more. Click the above link to view a PDF of the Spring 2007 Edition. For the most up to date information visit www.research.tourism.gov.on.ca
• Posted Sept 14, 2007
  Federal Funding for Festivals to Support Arts & Heritage
  
  Thirty million in new funding per year provided for in the 2007 Budget has been allocated to support local arts and heritage activities that involve Canadians in their communities through activities that express, celebrate, and preserve local culture.
  
  The Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program will provide support for both local arts and heritage festivals that feature local artists and artisans or local heritage, as well as major historical anniversaries of local importance. Applications are now available for local arts and heritage festivals and community
  
  Supplementary funding for Arts Presentation Canada (APC) will provide additional support for professional arts festivals that encourage community engagement. The APC program seeks to give Canadians more access to direct experiences of the diversity and richness of Canada's culture through professional arts festivals, presentations of live professional performances, and other arts experiences
  
  The news release for the programme can be found at: http://www.pch.gc.ca/newsroom/... Program Details are located on the Canadian Heritage web site at www.pch.gc.ca/progs/dcap-bcah/index_e.cfm
• August 31, 2007
  Salute to Brant Business
  - The County of Brant's Premier business networking event date has been selected, mark your calendars
  to attend: Thursday October 11, 2007. 4 - 7 pm. Paris Grand Country Club 150 Paris Links Rd - Paris Ontario.(New location this year)
  Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Traynor - Employment Law 101. Topics include: What's new in employment law, do you really have just cause for dismissal, changes in human rights law. No fee to attend, however pre-registration required. call 519-442-6324 ask for Melissa or Eric or email us
• July 20, 2007
  Shining Stars Tourism Awards Nomination Period is Open
  Nominations are now open for the 5th annual Shining Stars Tourism Awards until August 31st, 2007. The Awards are a joint project designed to honour and celebrate outstanding achievements in the tourism industry within the County of Brant, the City of Brantford, and Six Nations/New Credit. A special gala called "Night of a Thousand Stars" is being planned for "Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts where the winners will be announced. There are 18 awards in total, with categories for Businesses, Individuals and a new People's Choice section. Click Here to view details of the criteria for each award and described the nomination process. For detailed information visit www.shiningstarsawards.com.
• July 6, 2007
  Business Development Corporation (BDC) - New Location
  The BDC has opened a new office at 330 West Street Suite 10 Brantford
  We welcome Denyse Smith, Account Manager. 519-751-3005
  To access the services and products provided by BDC click here or visit www.bdc.ca
• June 26, 2007
  Speed Funding Information Session
  The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Funders' Network, in conjunction with the Ontario Trillium Foundation present a morning of guest speakers with information about funds available from government and other sources for 2007/2008. Enjoy breakfast and networking while learning of new financial opportunities! Click here for full details.
• June 2007
  The ebiz Boot Camp gives local businesses the tools and tips needed to take advantage of the wealth of opportunities on the Internet. biz Boot Camp is an interactive training experience that addresses not only the fundamentals of doing business online for enterprises new to the Internet, but also how to evaluate and improve current website strategies for businesses experiencing limited success on the Internet. Call 1-888-807-7777 or visit www.wluconnections.ca for more information.
  View the eBiz Flyer
• Tuesday May 8, 2007
  Join us for our first Networking That Works Breakfast where Donna Messer, President of ConnectUS Communications Canada, will lead an interactive session that gives you techniques you need to create, cultivate, and capitalize on your business relationships and networking efforts. This opportunity is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to maximize his or her networking skills. For more information click the link above or call 519-751-9900.
• Tuesday, April 24, 2007
  The Annual Tourism Symposium will be hosted by the Ontario's South Coast & Beyond Marketing Alliance at the picturesque Paris Grand Golf & Country Club. The communities of Haldimand, Norfolk, Oxford, Brant, Six Nations and Brantford invite you to attend and learn "What's In It For Me?". Guest speakers will share their expertise on Creating a "WOW" Guest Experience, Niche Marketing and Industry Trends, How to Encourage and Entertain Travel Media, Working with Corporate and Convention Markets, and information on Tour Operators. This full day event includes a buffet lunch, and all reference materials for each of the guest speakers - be sure to bring your brochures for our brochure swap. For more information click on the link above, or call 519-751-9900.

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