Economic Base Study
This detailed report provides an in-depth understanding of the economics of Norfolk County. Download PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maps of Norfolk County
For a copy of our Official Map & Local Food Guide, call us at 1-800-699-9038 or email business@norfolkcounty.ca. For more specific mapping needs, contact the Community Planning Division.
Community Improvement Plan
Norfolk County's framework for programs that encourage the maintenance, rehabilitation and redevelopment of the county. Download PDF
Municipal Competitiveness Study
A detailed comparison of many Ontario Municipalities, analyzing assessment, tax policies, development charges, user fees and more. Independently prepared by BMA Management Consulting. Download PowerPoint
Industrial Directory
A list of manufacturers, agricultural processors and other industrial businesses in Norfolk County. Download PDF
Building Permits
Fee information and links to other answers, as well as a building permit application form. Call our Building Division's Schellburg office at (519) 426-4377.
Development Charges & Exemptions
This document outlines residential and non-residential development charges, as well as exemptions (e.g. development with a Central Business District, industrial development, roofed accommodation [hotels], farming business development, greenhouses - farm or industrial, designated brownfields, etc.). Development Charges
Tenders & Bidding Opportunities
A listing of the latest tenders issued by Norfolk County's Corporate Support Services Division and other divisions, including policy documents, and more.
Norfolk District Business Development Corp.
NDBDC is a non-profit Community Futures Development Corporation funded by Industry Canada. Programs include business loans to $125,000, seminars, business counselling, community project grants, Self-Employment Benefits (SEB) program, Norfolk Small Business Club, meeting room rental, e-business counselling, video conferencing rental. Phone: (519) 428-2323. Website: www.ndbdc.com
Local Business Database
A database of local businesses is maintained by the Simcoe & District Chamber of Commerce. The organization also sells a print version of the directory.
Community Information Database
A database of local community, health, social and cultural services in Norfolk County and area is maintained by the Haldimand Norfolk Information Centre.
Immigrant Settlement Services - Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk
This service, provided by YM-YWCA of Brantford, assists newcomers in their orientation and integration into the Canadian environment. Services include information and referral, assistance with government forms, interpretation and translation services, assistance with job search, solution based counselling and crisis intervention and advocacy.
Visitor Information
Planning a business trip or vacation to Norfolk County or thinking of relocating? Our Ontario's South Coast / Norfolk County Experience Guide and our www.norfolktourism.ca website are valuable resources. For your free copy of the Experience Guide, call 1-800-699-9038 or email tourism@norfolkcounty.ca.
Economic Impact Tourism in Norfolk County
An independent study indicates that tourism is a $51 million industry in Norfolk County, employing 1,100 direct and indirect jobs.
Economic Impact of Motorcycle Tourism in Norfolk County
Economic Impact of Commercial Fishing
This study outlines how Lake Erie commercial fishing accounts for the majority of the 1,360 jobs across Canada in this sector
Agri-Food Trade Service
The Agri-Food Trade Serviceprovides centralized access to market information, trade counselling and export support activities, which will take the exporter from initial enquiry to foreign market. Website: http://ats.agr.ca
Best Practice Group
The Aim of the Best Practice Group is to share information on the "Best Practice of Leading Farmers" with the general farm population, policy makers and the education and learning providers to increase competitiveness of the agri-food industry. www.leadingfarmers.com
BusinessPartners.com
Business Partners is a global Internet based service that connects Entrepreneurs, Early Stage Companies and Established Corporations with Angel Investors, Venture Capital, Corporate Investors, Potential Partners and target data on Mergers and Acquisitions.
Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre
Providing accurate and timely information on programs, services and regulations to Ontario businesses in collaboration with federal, provincial and non-governmental partners. Website: www.cbsc.org/ontario/english/index.cfm
Canadian Business Map
The Canadian Business Map is an Internet portal site accessing international, national, provincial, territorial and municipal business information. Website: http://commercecan.ic.gc.ca
Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
The Trade Commissioner Service helps companies that have researched and selected their target markets. We work with companies that can demonstrate their commitment to succeed in the global marketplace. Whether you're a small or large company, new or experienced in foreign markets, you need to prepare for the challenges of international business. Website: http://infoexport.gc.ca
Community & Economic Development Resource
This web site was developed through an Ontario government partnership of ministries involved in delivering community and economic development programs and services. Website: www.cedr.gov.on.ca
Events & Festivals - Guidelines for Measuring Economic Impact
Event and festival organizers are often called up on to make estimates of tourism-related economic impact to their communities. The Ontario Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with other federal and provincial tourism agencies, developed these guidelines to help organisers of small to medium sized fairs, festivals and events to produce more credible and consistent inputs for estimating the economic impacts. More: http://www.tourism.gov.on.ca/english/research/treim/
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium
A not-for-profit association of manufacturers and exporters, incorporated to facilitate each of the consortium's member's development, both individually and collectively towards world-class competitiveness, as a strong community infrastructure of business. Website: www.excellence-in-manufacturing.org
exportsource.ca
Canada's most comprehensive source of information and practical tools for new or experienced exporters. Website: www.exportsource.ca
The Farm Line
A confidential telephone emotional support and referral service provided to farmers and farm families in the province of Ontario. Toll-Free: 1-888-451-2903. www.thefarmline.ca
Food Processing in Ontario
The guide published by the Ontario Ministry of Food and Agriculture takes a look at some of the important areas that are specific to the food processing business. It includes guidelines for food safety, quality assurance and government regulations, as well as general information about how to market and promote commercial-scale products.
Funding Programs for Farmers (Province of Ontario)
A summary of programs and services currently available to Ontario farmers, grouped by subject. The information is current as of the publication date. However, programs and services are subject to frequent changes. www.omafra.gov.on.ca
Great Lakes Recreational Boating
All U.S. information: This draft report, released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2007, estimates that 911,000 recreational boaters on the Great Lakes spend $2.35 billion per year on boating trips and create 60,000 jobs. The report also contains useful information about marinas and fishing charters.
importsource.ca
The gateway to a comprehensive range of resources designed to help both new and experienced importers with every stage of the import process. Website: www.importsource.ca
Ontario Economic Development
A comprehensive website about business in Ontario, with many resources and facts. Hosted by the Ministry of Economic Development & Trade, the Ontario Investment Service and the Ontario Real Estate Association. Website: www.2ontario.com
OMAF Agricultural Business Management Resources
This website coordinated by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food has many resources for producers, including publications and fact sheets such as agreements and structures, analysis and advisory services, cost of production, entrepreneurship and marketing, farm labour, finance and credit, succession planning, taxation, effective organizations, and other tools and calculators.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/busdev/agbusdev.html
Rural Economic Development Data & Intelligence (REDDI)
The site offers interactive tools to assess competitive advantage and identify local strengths and weaknesses,data on current conditions and trends affecting the local economy, guides on topics ranging from strategic planning to downtown revitalization and project financing and links to other resources. Website: www.reddi.mah.gov.on.ca
Performance Plus (Industry Canada)
Performance Plus is an interactive on-line financial performance tool to help new and established firms determine how they measures up to the competition. It allows you to enter your company's financial data confidentially and compare it to industry averages. This tool will assist you in making sound operational decisions. Website: http://sme.ic.gc.ca
Strategis: Canada's Business and Consumer Site
A helpful business-oriented website hosted by Industry Canada. Website: http://www.strategis.ic.gc.ca
Statistics Canada
Everything you ever wanted to know about Canadian statistics, some of it free. Website:www.statcan.ca
United Nations Development Business
The single best source for consulting, contracting,
and export opportunities worldwide. Website: www.devbusiness.com
BenefitsThis section of our website provides a detailed list of resources and links associated with the fight across rural North America to keep small high schools open.
