Economic Development

Jiggs -n- Reels Seafood Market Business Blog

Over the summer, we had the joy of connecting with Downtown Paris, Ontario  business owners and hearing their stories of hard work, passion, and resilience.

Visit www.brant.ca/BusinessBlogs to read our latest Downtown Business Blog feature: Jiggs -n- Reels Seafood Market  (19 Broadway St W, Paris)

Every time you choose to shop in Downtown Paris, Ontario you’re not just making a purchase — you’re helping a dream grow, a family thrive, and keeping the spirit of our town alive. Please Like, Share, and...

Thorn & Petal Business Blog

Our small businesses are more than just shops — they’re our friends, neighbours, and the heart of our community. Every time you choose to shop in Downtown Paris, you’re not just making a purchase — you’re helping a dream grow, a family thrive, and keeping the spirit of our town alive.

Over the summer, we had the joy of connecting with downtown business owners and hearing their stories of hard work, passion, and resilience. Please Like, Share, and follow along as we celebrate what makes our town...

Paris Downtown Dig: Silva Cells Being Installed for Trees and Planters

Crews are installing Silva Cells in sidewalk and planter box areas as part of the Downtown Dig reconstruction. Silva Cells support healthy tree growth and help manage stormwater, on site.

Improved Stormwater Management

Serving a dual purpose, Silva Cells are a stormwater management feature that also supports tree growth.

• Are a Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater management feature that act as a bioretention system under pavement. They promote groundwater infiltration and filter pollutants...

You’re Invited: Help Shape the Future of Cainsville’s Employment Lands

You’re invited to join us for the Cainsville Premier Employment Hub Public Workshop!

Workshop Details

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Location: TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre, 15 Ewart Avenue

Choose the session that works for you

• Afternoon: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
• Evening: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Both sessions will cover the following:

• Share what we’ve heard so far
• Present three draft land use concepts for the Premier Employment Hub
• Discuss key ideas such as roads, land use, green space, and future...

Tickets now available for the 2025 Salute to Brant Business Event!

The County of Brant is pleased to share that tickets are now available to purchase for the 2025 Salute to Brant Business event. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre and will focus on the resiliency of businesses during times of uncertainty.

“We look forward to another exciting evening at Salute to Brant,” said Zach Gable, Director of Economic Development and Tourism for the County of Brant. “While...

Today is the final day to submit a nomination for The Salute to Brant Business Awards!

This year’s Salute to Brant awards will celebrate the resiliency of businesses during times of uncertainty.

Nominations are now open across five (5) award categories; 

• Accessible Brant Award; 
• Brant Farms for All Agriculture Award; 
• Brant Works Innovation Award; 
• Good Times in Brant Award; and 
• Our Future Brant Sustainability Award.

Submit your nomination now on the Salute to Brant webpage.

We encourage those in the community to join us in celebrating local businesses by taking the time to submit a...

Official Plan Housekeeping Update

The County of Brant is proposing changes to A Simply Grand Plan 2023, the Official Plan for the County of Brant, and we want to hear from you!

Join us for a Public Meeting regarding the Proposed Official Plan amendments.

• Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
• Time: 6:00 pm
• Location: County of Brant Council Chambers, (7 Broadway Street West, Paris). The meeting can also be viewed on the County of Brant YouTube Channel at brant.ca/Live

Project File Number: OPA3-25             

Staff Contact: Brandon Kortleve, Manager of Policy...

Nominations are closing soon for the 2025 Salute to Brant Business Awards

Nominations will close soon for the 2025 Salute to Brant Business Awards! 
 
Salute to Brant is an annual event that brings together leaders within the local business community, elected officials, community influencers, and various industry experts to celebrate the progress and achievements of businesses in the County of Brant and to share industry insights. This year’s awards will focus on the resiliency of businesses during times of uncertainty.
 
The 2025 Salute to Brant Business Award categories...

County of Brant shares 2024 Year End Economic Development and Tourism Report

The County of Brant's Economic Development and Tourism Division is pleased to share the many achievements from the past year in the 2024 Year End Report.

“2024 was a very productive year for our division,” said Zach Gable, Director of Economic Development and Tourism. “Council approved the refreshed Economic Development Strategy and the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy, which will guide our work for the years ahead.”

The annual Year End Report is an overview of the community, highlighting the...

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Salute to Brant Business Awards

The County of Brant is pleased to share that nominations are now open for the 2025 Salute to Brant Business Awards.
 
Salute to Brant is an annual event that brings together leaders within the local business community, elected officials, community influencers, and various industry experts to celebrate the progress and achievements of businesses in the County of Brant and to share industry insights. This year’s awards will focus on the resiliency of businesses during times of uncertainty.

“Now more...