Representatives of the federal government recently toured Norfolk County to better understand the needs of farmers and offshore workers in the food production sector. The government delegates were hosted by F.A.R.M.S., Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services. At a dinner mee
Norfolk County’s Student Start Up Program (SSUP) approved $28,200 in funds to 94 student businesses representing 107 young entrepreneurs in Grades 6 to 12. The program has doubled in size since its pilot year in 2016, when 40 student businesses were funded, involving 52 students
Latest agriculture data from Statistics Canada confirms that Norfolk County is a leading farming region in the nation from several perspectives, including technology use, fruit and vegetable production, and employment. Read more… Norfolk County is located along Lake Erie in sou
Titan Trailers is expanding its export markets in Austalia, the United Kingdom and the United States, all part of its multi-year plan to employ more manufacturing workers in Norfolk County. Founder Mike Kloepfer recently led a tour of the Courtland-area plant with Mayor Charlie L
The annual Norfolk County Agriculture Tour was held recently, stopping at ten farms and businesses across the municipality that are focused on agriculture and food. Stops included Local Vegetable Company (greens), DeHooghe Farms (beef), Ryder Farms (modern bunkhouse), Charlotteville B
The Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) initiative, of which Norfolk County is a partner, will receive $180 million to improve high-speed internet connectivity to over 350 communities in Southwestern Ontario. Once complete, the SouthWestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SW
For decades, Norfolk County has been a destination for immigrants from around the world. A new video aimed at luring more newcomers provides a fresh welcome mat for the municipality. Since 2009, 536 immigrants have left other countries and chosen Norfolk County to be their home. In an
Norfolk County has launched a new Investor’s Guide aimed at entrepreneurs, investors, site selectors and developers. Norfolk County Investor’s Guide is a 72-page publication which provides detailed information about the municipality as a whole, as well as the urban areas of Simcoe, De
Two law firms – Lyons Law Firm and have opened their doors in downtown Simcoe over the past month. Justine Lyons, who was called to the bar last year, has opened her own office at 30 Peel Street in downtown Simcoe, the former home of Norfolk County’s tourism and economic d
Waterford, Ont. – January 25, 2016 – Norfolk County has approved the Old Town Hall Association for a project under the Landscaping, Signage and Property Improvement Program of the Community Improvement Plan (CIP). Old Town Hall Association will receive a grant of up to $2,000 to updat