2011 Municipal Study - City of Brantford

Municipal Study 2011Business Retention & Expansion ProgramsTimminsServices include site selection, exporting information, community statistics, demographics and assistance ongovernment assistance programsThe Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) provides a full range of business support (training, business plandevelopment, advice, referrals, a business library, provincial registration of businesses, etc).The City has formed a Community Development Committee which is comprised of a team of senior staffwho meet weekly to deal with matters relating to land acquisitions/purchases, development proposals,special projects and are available to meet face-to-face with residents and business people to discuss issuesand proposals relating to community development.Timmins and Area Business Self-Help Office offers a walk-in resource library of business information witha knowledgeable Business Consultant.Council has eliminated development charges in the City for all classes of development.The TEDC provides a full range of programs and services to support existing business and to attract newbusiness to the City.TorontoEconomic Development assists small business, stimulating entrepreneurial development, and revitalizingcommercial and industrial employment areas.Economic Development manages Enterprise Toronto www.enterprisetoronto.com, a public-private allianceassisting entrepreneurs and small business. Its four business centres provide one-on-one assistance tothose starting or growing an early stage business.Toronto cost-shares capital improvement in designated retail business districts and traditional employmentareas.Toronto’s Economic Development team provides specialized business knowledge and information onToronto’s key industry clusters including:information technology and digital media;biotechnology and pharmaceuticals;tourism;financial and business services;call centres;fashion and apparel; andfood, beverage and packaging.Economic Development Programs360