Community Resources and Supports

Brantford is a business friendly community with resources dedicated to supporting and sustaining economic growth. We work together to foster an environment of collaboration that promotes valuable networking opportunities.

The following resources connect you to information and organizations to support and grow your business.

Business associations

• Brant Human Resources Network (BHRN)
• Brantford·Brant Chamber of Commerce (BBCC)
• Brantford Home Builder's Association (BHBA)
• Brantford Regional Real Estate Association (BRREA)
• Downtown Brantford Business Improvement Area (BIA)

Business development and resources

• Brantford·Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre (BRC)
• Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
• Enterprise Brant

Education

• Conestoga College
• Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford
• Michael Degroote School of Medicine at McMaster University
• Six Nations Polytechnic

Government

• City of Brantford
• County of Brant
• Six Nations of the Grand River
• Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
• Service Canada - Online Concierge Service

International markets

• Canadian Commercial Corporation - Government Business Opportunities
• Export Development Canada
• Global Affairs Canada
• U.S. International Trade Commission

Labour force

• Apprenticeship Search
• Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie

Other resources

• Newcomer Connections

Research and statistics

• National Research Council
• Statistics Canada
• Industry, Science, and Economic Development Canada

Internet providers

• Bell Canada
• NetOptiks
• Rogers
• Silo Wireless

Utilities

• Enbridge Gas Distribution
• Energy Plus (County of Brant)
• Grandbridge Energy