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Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · 4d

Has your company been impacted by U.S. trade tariffs?
The Protect Ontario Financing Program provides critical support to businesses impacted by higher tariff rates, including those in the steel, aluminum and auto sectors.
Learn more : buff.ly/jIq2zBh

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · 5d

The federal government's new Regional Tariff Response Initiative is open, offering $1B to help Canadian businesses navigate trade disruptions—including steel, automotive, and all other sectors.

Find out if your business is eligible: feddev-ontario.canada.ca/en/funding-s...

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · 6d

It’s #ManufacturingMonth!
The Ontario Government’s #OntarioMade Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC) helps Ontario manufacturers lower their costs, innovate and become more competitive.

Learn more: buff.ly/kaapWWZ

#ManufacturingMonth

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Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · 11d

🌟 Meet Keka DasGupta – the keynote speaker transforming how leaders think about inclusion and confidence! Join us for this energizing 45-60 minute presentation followed by networking in beautiful in Port Dover.

Nov 27, 2025 | 5:30pm doors

Secure your spot: buff.ly/o7APDpR

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · 12d

Don't let this opportunity pass you by! The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund application period runs from November 4, 2025, to February 3, 2026 – that's your window to secure funding for game-changing business projects. Visit buff.ly/0LMJC5A and begin your application journey today.

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · 13d

What if the supply chain disruption that's keeping you up at night could actually be your biggest business breakthrough? The Ontario Together Trade Fund provides the financial support to help businesses build stronger supply chains. Explore your options at buff.ly/CY1TnWy

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · 18d

Ever wondered what it really takes to buy a business? Worried about the complexity of deals, negotiations, and financing? Futurpreneur Canada is offering their #OwnersWanted program completely FREE on October 29-30 from 4:00-7:00 PM EDT.

buff.ly/6tlQZkt

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · 19d

The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie has created something remarkable - a Business Resource Toolkit that puts every support service you need right at your fingertips. Here's what you need to do right now: bookmark buff.ly/e4kS1el

#TakeAction #BusinessResources #GrandErie #BusinessGrowth

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · 20d

Behind the resilience and hard work of our farmers, agricultural families face unique pressures that many don't see. Agriculture Wellness Ontario understands this reality and has built programs specifically for farming communities. buff.ly/V7Z72ZF

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · 21d

The Tourism Market Readiness Program provides one-on-one support to tourism businesses. If you're looking to strengthen operations and impact, this is your chance to benefit from a 360-degree review from a tourism readiness expert.

Learn more and apply by October 13th: buff.ly/HZGmgu8

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · 25d

Did you know that on average, companies that export have 120% greater sales than non-exporters, are 13% more productive and experience double the rate of growth?

Ontario’s “First Steps in Exporting” program helps companies that are new to exporting.

Register today: buff.ly/TGRDjoB

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · 26d

🚨 Attention Norfolk County Businesses! 🚨

The Government of Canada has launched the Regional Tariff Response Initiative for Southern Ontario, providing financial support to businesses impacted by recent tariffs.
📌Learn more and apply here: tinyurl.com/3u4n9t4y

#FedDevON #ONRural #norfolkbusiness

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · Sep 24

Join Norfolk County Economic Development and the Lighthouse Festival Theatre for an inspiring evening with globally-recognized keynote speaker Keka DasGupta!

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Doors open: 5:30 PM | Event starts: 6:00 PM

Get your tickets today!! buff.ly/PBZLVkz

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · Sep 22

TIAO’s post-summer survey builds on our pre-summer findings and will be critical in showing how tariffs and cross-border travel shifts are affecting tourism businesses.

Take 5 minutes today to share your experience: buff.ly/fWe2hcp

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · Sep 19

⚠️ Applications are due Wednesday September 24!! ⚠️
If you represent a municipality, Indigenous community, small business or not-for-profit, check out the complete application guidelines for ROD’s Community Development stream: buff.ly/XesyYwU

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Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · Sep 15

FREE WEBINAR! Sales Trends of 2026: What Brick-and-Mortar Businesses Need to Know

Is your business ready? In this forward-looking session, we’ll explore the emerging trends expected to reshape the sales landscape in 2026.
Sept 17 @ 1:00 pm
Register online:https://buff.ly/rgN9Iv9

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Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · Sep 5

The Local Food Infrastructure Fund - Small Scale Projects component final intake closes September 19th. Eligible projects can receive funding of up to $100k to improve food security through community infrastructure projects.

Learn more: agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/...

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join the Brantford Brant Resource Centre (BRC) on Thurs Sept 18th at 5:00 for an evening of insightful discussions about how to navigate the available financing that could help to catapult your business to the next level! This event is free but registration is required. buff.ly/a3QQqT6

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · Sep 1

Funding Opportunity!!
The Grains Innovation Fund supports industry-led innovation projects that have potential to expand or create market opportunities for Ontario-grown grains (barley, corn, oats, soy, or wheat) or grain-based ingredients. Deadline to apply October 31. buff.ly/aHyiOUI

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 29

The Tourism Sprint Program is a competitive, application-based, cost-sharing program that funds short-term projects focused on creating innovative tourism products and supporting new tourism investment. Submit your Expression of Interest - deadline September 12!

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Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 27

We’re excited to share the launch of Forward Motion–A Strategic Playbook for Ontario’s Tourism Industry (2025–2030). Developed with extensive input from industry and community partners, it's a collective vision for the future. Learn more: tiaontario.ca/tourismstrategy

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 25

Grow your business. The Business Resource Toolkit from the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie provides easy access to local agricultural and real estate resources tailored to small businesses.
Find this & more at workforceplanningboard.org/business-resource-toolkit/ 🌱

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 22

New2Norfolk, our in-depth information guide for Norfolk County newcomers, is available in over 100 global languages. Get information on everything from learning English to running a business, only on New2Norfolk.

Try it now at new2norfolk.ca #norfolk #newcomers #new2norfolk

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 20

The Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) provides financial support to help businesses near-term investments so they can serve more interprovincial customers, develop new markets and re-shore critical supply chains.

For eligibility and an application visit buff.ly/u7uTO4z

Norfolk Economic Development 🍁 @investnorfolk.bsky.social · Aug 18

Know someone who has shown excellence managing the journey from farm to fork and strengthened Ontario’s supply chain?
Nominate them or yourself for the Supply Chain Excellence category of the Excellence in Agriculture Awards!
Learn more: www.ontario.ca/page/excelle...