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    Export Readiness Seminars

    January 27, 2020
    by Matt Terry
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    Ontario Government logo
    Focus on India and the Middle East, United States and Japan Did you know that on average, companies that export have sales 18 times greater than non-exporters? Export Readiness seminars on January 28, 29 and 30, 2020, in London, Ontario, help you take a strategic approach to growing y
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    Dynamic speakers tabbed for Economic Development Symposium

    January 27, 2020
    by Matt Terry
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    Local Speakers: Bommarito, Buehner, Carter, Dooney & Judd
    A number of dynamic, trailblazing and locally-based entrepreneurs have been chosen to speak at the Norfolk County Economic Development Symposium Feb. 13 in Simcoe. Jess Bommarito of Groundswell CoWorking, Anita Buehner of Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery, Cam Carter of the Dow
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    Employers wanted for Multi-Sector Job Fair March 2

    January 21, 2020
    by Matt Terry
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    Multi-Sector Job Fair
    Employers! Would you like to have a FREE booth at the Multi-Sector Job Fair on Monday March 2, 2020 – 1 until 6 p.m.? This event is open to the public and is a great way to advertise positions that you are hiring for. Over 450 people attended last year’s event! For more info or
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    Annual Report 2019: Norfolk County Tourism and Economic Development

    January 21, 2020
    by Matt Terry
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    Norfolk County’s Tourism & Economic Development has published its 2019 Annual Report. The report will be reviewed by the Tourism & Economic Development Advisory Board on January 27, 2020. Download the full Annual Report document in PDF format or read below 2019 Annual Re
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    SWIFT announces high-speed broadband projects in Norfolk County

    January 20, 2020
    by Matt Terry
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    SWIFT today announced it has awarded contracts totalling an estimated $11.5 million to support the construction of three fibre-to-the-home broadband projects.  Delivering internet speed up to 1 gigabit per second, the fibre networks are expected to significantly increase access to bro
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    Area home sales up year-over-year in December 2019

    January 20, 2020
    by Matt Terry
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    Simcoe & District December Stats
    Residential sales activity recorded through the MLS® System of the Simcoe & District Real Estate Board totaled 37 units in December 2019. This was an increase of 23.3% (seven sales) from December 2018 and was about average for that month. On an annual basis, home sales totalled 76
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    Province changes Development Charges Act to encourage affordable housing

    January 02, 2020
    by Matt Terry
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    Tiny Home on Farm
    As of January 1, 2020, the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH)has announced that builders of rental housing, non-profit housing, and institutional developments will be able to defer paying development charges until occupancy. Furthermore, payments will be made in
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    Strong development year predicted for 2019

    December 30, 2019
    by Matt Terry
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    Timberframe home
    2019 is shaping up to be another strong development year in Norfolk County, according to Building Department estimates. Although the final numbers will not be tallied until January, officials say 2019 was busier than the year previous. For the period of January to November 2019, the t
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    Employers asked to participate in shorter EmployerOne Survey

    December 19, 2019
    by Matt Terry
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    EmployerOne Survey
    Employers in Norfolk County are being urged to answer 20 questions for 2020 about their workforce needs and challenges. The annual EmployerOne survey is dramatically shorter, making it easier and quicker to do. EmployerOne gives us an important up-to-date picture of our local labour m
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    • Export Readiness Seminars January 27, 2020
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    • Employers wanted for Multi-Sector Job Fair March 2 January 21, 2020
    • Annual Report 2019: Norfolk County Tourism and Economic Development January 21, 2020
    • SWIFT announces high-speed broadband projects in Norfolk County January 20, 2020

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