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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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