The City of Brantford Economic Development & Tourism Department, in partnership with the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC), is supporting efforts to address all kinds of harassment in arts workplaces and to lay the groundwork for respectful workplaces as the norm in the cultural sector. The Respectful Workplaces in the Arts program will ensure that artists and arts organizations across Canada have the tools, resources and training to prevent harassment of any kind, and build resp...

Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks’ (301 Mohawk Street, Brantford) annual Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. will include a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the royal visit by Edward, Prince of Wales, in October 1919. ArchBishop Linda Nicholls will be in attendance and the Chapel will unveil their Coat of Arms, which was granted by Her Majesty the Queen. The Prince of Wales’ visit 100 years ago was brief in Brantford, but it was filled with ...

by Valerie VanDixhoorn  It’s officially the fall season now! As much fun as summer is, the crisp cool air means cozy sweaters and spending more time indoors. Whether or not you want to start thinking about it, Christmas is less than 100 days away and it’s never too early to start hunting for bargains and tucking things away to give as gifts. Lynden Park Mall is the best place in the City to get a jump on your Christmas shopping. The mall, located at 94 Lynden Road in Brantford...

The Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant Presents the 15th Annual Mayors’ Luncheon Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre, 19 Holiday Drive Thursday, October 3, 2019 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Admission: $39.50 (Chamber Members), $45.50 (Non-Member) Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis and Brant Mayor David Bailey share their vision for the coming year and discuss current issues on the minds of Brantford-Brant businesses. This event is exclusively sponsored by Elements Casino Brantfo...

Welcome to our October roundup of training and networking opportunities for creative professionals in our community. Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly Arts & Culture e-newsletter to get these opportunities delivered straight to your email inbox so you don’t miss a thing.  Looking to join a monthly, recurring networking group? Scroll to the bottom of this blog to learn about local groups and when they meet.  Do you have any great training or networking opportunit...

It's back! The City of Brantford welcomes back Culture Days from September 27-29, 2019. Culture Days is a nationwide grassroots festival. Now in its 10th year, the festival invites the community to explore, discover and participate in arts and culture in Brantford. It is a weekend full of opportunities to learn from local talented creators, and to share your own talents with the community. Spend the weekend touring local artists’ studios as part of the Brant Studio Tour; enjoy a free...

Have you always wondered what it would feel like to be your own boss? To start your own business, waking up every day with excitement because you LOVE what you do? Does making big decisions, setting your own hours and doing something that you’re passionate about interest you?  Then Starter Company Plus may be just what you need to get the ball rolling.  Starter Company Plus (SCP) is funded by the Province of Ontario and administered by the Brantford-Brant Business Resource ...