2011 Municipal Study - City of Brantford

Municipal Study 2011Business Retention & Expansion ProgramsMississaugaBusiness Call Program - The City hosts a proactive corporate call program in key industry sectors. Electedofficials and senior staff from the City visit major new companies to the City each year to develop a rapportwith the business community, determine the level of satisfaction with City services and address issues.Mississauga Business Enterprise Centre (MBEC) – assists entrepreneurs to start-up businesses andexisting small businesses to grow and expand.Facilitation Services – site location assistance; industry and business networks; business and governmentcontacts.In addition, the City supplies partnership options and offers seminars for small and medium sizedcompanies.MuskokaMuskoka Enterprise Centre servicing all of Muskoka; it is funded from municipal contributions and grantfrom ProvinceNiagara FallsThe City operates a proactive Visitation Program.Economic Development Programs352