Support for Your Business
We're here for you!
The County of Brant is here to help local businesses by offering a variety of support programs. We work closely with community funding partners and provincial and federal governments to ensure businesses have the right tools for success. View our New Business Information package and our support programs below!
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Brant Transit for Employers |
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Would your business benefit from a customized group transportation for employees? Brant Transit provides a reliable and affordable solution to help ensure your staffing transit needs are met. For more information, view the Brant Transit Options for Employers program sheet (PDF) |
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Business Retention and Expansion Program |
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Business Retention and Expansion is of paramount importance to the economic development and health of our community. The County of Brant supports business retention and expansion through its #BrantWorks BR+E program. This program includes;
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Downtown Community Improvement Plans |
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The County of Brant is pleased to offer the Downtown Community Improvement Plans to help eligible businesses with costs related to improving their business. For more information, view the Community Improvement Plan webpage |
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Home-based Business Program |
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The County of Brant has recently expanded permissions on what is permitted as a home-based business. For more information, view the Home-based Business Program (PDF) |
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Temporary Patio Allowance Program |
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The Temporary Patio Allowance Program offers eligible restaurants in the County of Brant with the opportunity to install temporary patios on public and private property during the warmer months. Apply today! Submit a Temporary Patio Allowance Application |
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Temporary Sales Event Program |
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This program allows retail businesses to establish a temporary sales event outside of their usual place of business. For more information, view the Temporary Sales Event program sheet (PDF) Apply today! Submit a Temporary Sales Event Application |
Business Partners
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Arts, Culture, Heritage, Economic Development and Tourism Partners |
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BIA's and Business Associations |
| Chamber of Commerce |
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Brantford-Brant Chamber of Commerce The Brantford-Brant Chamber of Commerce serves the business community through government relations, education and community involvement, which has led to the evolution and growth of the region. The Chamber is an independent, membership driven organization which allows them to develop local businesses and in so doing, the community. Paris & District Chamber of Commerce The Paris and District Chamber of Commerce was founded by a pro-active group of Paris and Brant County business owners, whose objective was to have a local Chamber that represented their needs as well as the needs of the collective community. To date, the Chamber has grown and they continue to assist the local community fostering growth and economic development within the area. |
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Financial Incentives and Programs
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Community Financial Incentives |
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Enterprise Brant provides financial and consulting services to businesses within the region. In addition to their loan programs, the business consultant staff provide free business consulting, facilitate a wide array of business seminars and assist their clientele to grow their business. The Brantford-Brant Business Resource Centre helps businesses succeed to get started and grow. Their services include providing information, resources and free professional consultations on all facets of business needs. Business Development Bank of Canada is a partner of choice for entrepreneurs looking to access the financing and advice they need to build their businesses and tackle the big challenges of our time. Their investment arm, BDC Capital, offers a wide range of risk capital solutions to help grow the country’s most innovative firms. |
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Provincial Financial Incentives |
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For more information, visit the Provincial Funding Incentives website. |
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Federal Financial Incentives |
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For more information, visit the Federal Funding Incentives website. |