Norfolk County’s Tourism and Economic Development Department, in partnership with local sponsors, has funded 39 student businesses through the municipality’s 2018 Student Start Up Program (SSUP). Students in Grades 6 to 12 applied to the program in mid June. This year, 97 student busi
Norfolk County recognizes the importance and significance of the film, television and media production industry to the community, and the direct and indirect benefits associated with this growth sector. All film, television and media production activity in Norfolk County must be repor
Norfolk County has several strategic advantages for a business thinking relocating or an entrepreneur planning a startup: Competitive real estate prices Development charges waived for industrial buildings Rich agricultural history Scenic coastline with vast opportunity for development
Regional Collaboration Norfolk County is an active participant with Ontario’s Southwest, the Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation (swotc.ca). Representatives from Norfolk County, Chatham-Kent, Elgin County, Haldimand County, London, Middlesex County, Oxford County, Sarnia-Lambton an
Norfolk County has an excellent health care system and support systems in place for its residents. Norfolk County is part of the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network. Norfolk County Council acts as the Board of Health. Norfolk General Hospital (ngh.on.ca)
Labour Force Education Levels More than 55% of the labour force of Norfolk County has post-secondary education. Education & Training Institutions Fanshawe College The Fanshawe College Simcoe Campus in Norfolk County (fanshawec.ca/simcoe) is a full-service Government of Ontario com
Norfolk County has several local business associations that support the local economy. Please contact them directly for more information. Delhi BIA (Business Improvement Area) P.O. Box 155, Delhi ON N4B 2W9 www.facebook.com/delhibia/ Delhi District Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 11, De
As the global economy moves towards “green” practices, Norfolk County recognizes that this is an opportunity to become a leader by supporting innovation and green initiatives. Norfolk County is home to the Erie Shores Wind Farm, solar farms, and a hydroelectric installation. Bioindust
Federal / Provincial Government Funding Programs The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (feddevontario.gc.ca) delivers programming to help create, retain and grow businesses, cultivate partnerships and build strong communities. This will support a strong Southern