Norfolk Economic Development 🍁
@investnorfolk.bsky.social
Welcome to Norfolk, Canada, where inclusive growth meets economic prosperity and affordable living, setting the stage for your success. We assist small business, tourism, agriculture, commercial and industrial sectors with advice, incentives and supports.
📊 Small Business Tax Seminar – Free Learning Opportunity
Join the BRC on February 17 from 10:00–11:30 a.m. for a Tax Seminar designed to help small business owners build confidence and avoid common tax pitfalls.
👉 Register here: buff.ly/81nMsNM
Join the BRC on February 17 from 10:00–11:30 a.m. for a Tax Seminar designed to help small business owners build confidence and avoid common tax pitfalls.
👉 Register here: buff.ly/81nMsNM
February 4, 2026 at 1:15 PM
📊 Small Business Tax Seminar – Free Learning Opportunity
Join the BRC on February 17 from 10:00–11:30 a.m. for a Tax Seminar designed to help small business owners build confidence and avoid common tax pitfalls.
👉 Register here: buff.ly/81nMsNM
Join the BRC on February 17 from 10:00–11:30 a.m. for a Tax Seminar designed to help small business owners build confidence and avoid common tax pitfalls.
👉 Register here: buff.ly/81nMsNM
🏆We proudly present the 3 Agritourism “Spark” Winners!
• Nick & Amanda Vranckx – Front Road Cellars at Blueberry Hill
• Heidi Mungal – Generations Marketplace and Learning Centre
• Lynsay Connell – Norfolk Juice Co
Congratulations to the winners!
• Nick & Amanda Vranckx – Front Road Cellars at Blueberry Hill
• Heidi Mungal – Generations Marketplace and Learning Centre
• Lynsay Connell – Norfolk Juice Co
Congratulations to the winners!
February 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
🏆We proudly present the 3 Agritourism “Spark” Winners!
• Nick & Amanda Vranckx – Front Road Cellars at Blueberry Hill
• Heidi Mungal – Generations Marketplace and Learning Centre
• Lynsay Connell – Norfolk Juice Co
Congratulations to the winners!
• Nick & Amanda Vranckx – Front Road Cellars at Blueberry Hill
• Heidi Mungal – Generations Marketplace and Learning Centre
• Lynsay Connell – Norfolk Juice Co
Congratulations to the winners!
📊 Know your numbers. Grow your business.
A successful business starts with understanding your finances. You’ll also learn how day-to-day operational and production decisions impact your bottom line.
📅 February 10, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
💻 Online (Zoom)
🔔 Register today buff.ly/81Q4J0z
A successful business starts with understanding your finances. You’ll also learn how day-to-day operational and production decisions impact your bottom line.
📅 February 10, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
💻 Online (Zoom)
🔔 Register today buff.ly/81Q4J0z
January 28, 2026 at 1:15 PM
📊 Know your numbers. Grow your business.
A successful business starts with understanding your finances. You’ll also learn how day-to-day operational and production decisions impact your bottom line.
📅 February 10, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
💻 Online (Zoom)
🔔 Register today buff.ly/81Q4J0z
A successful business starts with understanding your finances. You’ll also learn how day-to-day operational and production decisions impact your bottom line.
📅 February 10, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
💻 Online (Zoom)
🔔 Register today buff.ly/81Q4J0z
New “As of Right” labour mobility rules will make it easier for certified professionals from other Canadian jurisdictions to work in Ontario within 10 business days.
These changes will help employers fill critical roles faster, support workers moving between provinces. Learn more: buff.ly/StxNyae
These changes will help employers fill critical roles faster, support workers moving between provinces. Learn more: buff.ly/StxNyae
January 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
New “As of Right” labour mobility rules will make it easier for certified professionals from other Canadian jurisdictions to work in Ontario within 10 business days.
These changes will help employers fill critical roles faster, support workers moving between provinces. Learn more: buff.ly/StxNyae
These changes will help employers fill critical roles faster, support workers moving between provinces. Learn more: buff.ly/StxNyae
Seizing Opportunities to Grow Ontario’s Local Agri-Products Sector
Starting or diversifying a farm business requires careful planning, especially when exploring direct sales channels. Through the Cultivating Local project, OFA gathered helpful resources to support you
buff.ly/eGzEfLf
Starting or diversifying a farm business requires careful planning, especially when exploring direct sales channels. Through the Cultivating Local project, OFA gathered helpful resources to support you
buff.ly/eGzEfLf
January 22, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Seizing Opportunities to Grow Ontario’s Local Agri-Products Sector
Starting or diversifying a farm business requires careful planning, especially when exploring direct sales channels. Through the Cultivating Local project, OFA gathered helpful resources to support you
buff.ly/eGzEfLf
Starting or diversifying a farm business requires careful planning, especially when exploring direct sales channels. Through the Cultivating Local project, OFA gathered helpful resources to support you
buff.ly/eGzEfLf
📈 Turn data into better business decisions!
Join us to learn how to access existing data and resources to analyze your market, competitors, financing options, and customers.
🗓 January 27, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
👉 Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/market-res...
Join us to learn how to access existing data and resources to analyze your market, competitors, financing options, and customers.
🗓 January 27, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
👉 Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/market-res...
January 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM
📈 Turn data into better business decisions!
Join us to learn how to access existing data and resources to analyze your market, competitors, financing options, and customers.
🗓 January 27, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
👉 Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/market-res...
Join us to learn how to access existing data and resources to analyze your market, competitors, financing options, and customers.
🗓 January 27, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
👉 Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/market-res...
Attention Norfolk businesses! There are just 2 weeks left to apply to the Regional Development Programs, including:
✅The Eastern & Southwestern Ontario Development Funds
✅The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
Apply today: www.ontario.ca/page/regiona...
✅The Eastern & Southwestern Ontario Development Funds
✅The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
Apply today: www.ontario.ca/page/regiona...
January 20, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Attention Norfolk businesses! There are just 2 weeks left to apply to the Regional Development Programs, including:
✅The Eastern & Southwestern Ontario Development Funds
✅The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
Apply today: www.ontario.ca/page/regiona...
✅The Eastern & Southwestern Ontario Development Funds
✅The Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
Apply today: www.ontario.ca/page/regiona...
Small businesses are the backbone of Canada—making up 98% of all businesses nationwide. Let the Grand Erie Business Resource Toolkit help!
Explore the full toolkit here:
👉 workforceplanningboard.org/business-res...
Connect with experts who understand your business—and your community.
Explore the full toolkit here:
👉 workforceplanningboard.org/business-res...
Connect with experts who understand your business—and your community.
January 15, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Small businesses are the backbone of Canada—making up 98% of all businesses nationwide. Let the Grand Erie Business Resource Toolkit help!
Explore the full toolkit here:
👉 workforceplanningboard.org/business-res...
Connect with experts who understand your business—and your community.
Explore the full toolkit here:
👉 workforceplanningboard.org/business-res...
Connect with experts who understand your business—and your community.
🌟 New to Norfolk County? We’ve got you covered! 🌟
Moving to a new community can be exciting — and a bit overwhelming. New2Norfolk.ca is a one-stop online guide to help newcomers feel at home and connected in Norfolk County.
👀 Explore the guide here: norfolkbusiness.ca/new2norfolk/
Moving to a new community can be exciting — and a bit overwhelming. New2Norfolk.ca is a one-stop online guide to help newcomers feel at home and connected in Norfolk County.
👀 Explore the guide here: norfolkbusiness.ca/new2norfolk/
January 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
🌟 New to Norfolk County? We’ve got you covered! 🌟
Moving to a new community can be exciting — and a bit overwhelming. New2Norfolk.ca is a one-stop online guide to help newcomers feel at home and connected in Norfolk County.
👀 Explore the guide here: norfolkbusiness.ca/new2norfolk/
Moving to a new community can be exciting — and a bit overwhelming. New2Norfolk.ca is a one-stop online guide to help newcomers feel at home and connected in Norfolk County.
👀 Explore the guide here: norfolkbusiness.ca/new2norfolk/
No matter what kind of creator you are—entrepreneur, artist, social innovator, or small business owner—legal questions are part of the journey.
The Probono Legal Hotline is here to help.
📞 Reach out and get the support you need to move forward with confidence.
www.probonoontario.org/corporate/
The Probono Legal Hotline is here to help.
📞 Reach out and get the support you need to move forward with confidence.
www.probonoontario.org/corporate/
January 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM
No matter what kind of creator you are—entrepreneur, artist, social innovator, or small business owner—legal questions are part of the journey.
The Probono Legal Hotline is here to help.
📞 Reach out and get the support you need to move forward with confidence.
www.probonoontario.org/corporate/
The Probono Legal Hotline is here to help.
📞 Reach out and get the support you need to move forward with confidence.
www.probonoontario.org/corporate/
Applications are now open for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream.
The program offers financial support to manufacturers so they can invest in:
✅Capital equipment
✅Technology adoption
✅Skills development
Learn more on the Ontario website: buff.ly/Z8B2q1G
The program offers financial support to manufacturers so they can invest in:
✅Capital equipment
✅Technology adoption
✅Skills development
Learn more on the Ontario website: buff.ly/Z8B2q1G
January 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Applications are now open for the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream.
The program offers financial support to manufacturers so they can invest in:
✅Capital equipment
✅Technology adoption
✅Skills development
Learn more on the Ontario website: buff.ly/Z8B2q1G
The program offers financial support to manufacturers so they can invest in:
✅Capital equipment
✅Technology adoption
✅Skills development
Learn more on the Ontario website: buff.ly/Z8B2q1G
🌾 Got a fresh agritourism idea for Norfolk County?
The “Spark” Program could help turn it into reality! ⚡️
Successful applicants receive seed funding and are paired with a tourism mentor to help bring their vision to life.
📝 Applications Open Until: December 30
Learn more: buff.ly/8P6yY94
The “Spark” Program could help turn it into reality! ⚡️
Successful applicants receive seed funding and are paired with a tourism mentor to help bring their vision to life.
📝 Applications Open Until: December 30
Learn more: buff.ly/8P6yY94
December 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🌾 Got a fresh agritourism idea for Norfolk County?
The “Spark” Program could help turn it into reality! ⚡️
Successful applicants receive seed funding and are paired with a tourism mentor to help bring their vision to life.
📝 Applications Open Until: December 30
Learn more: buff.ly/8P6yY94
The “Spark” Program could help turn it into reality! ⚡️
Successful applicants receive seed funding and are paired with a tourism mentor to help bring their vision to life.
📝 Applications Open Until: December 30
Learn more: buff.ly/8P6yY94
🎁✨ Still checking off your holiday list? Don’t worry — Norfolk’s got your present covered!😉
This season, support the makers, growers, and small businesses that make our community shine.
Skip the stress, skip the shipping, and shop local this holiday.
This season, support the makers, growers, and small businesses that make our community shine.
Skip the stress, skip the shipping, and shop local this holiday.
December 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🎁✨ Still checking off your holiday list? Don’t worry — Norfolk’s got your present covered!😉
This season, support the makers, growers, and small businesses that make our community shine.
Skip the stress, skip the shipping, and shop local this holiday.
This season, support the makers, growers, and small businesses that make our community shine.
Skip the stress, skip the shipping, and shop local this holiday.
🚀 Entrepreneurs 18+! Looking to start, grow, or buy a small business? Starter Company Plus—a provincially funded program—offers up to $5,000 in grants, plus mentoring, training, and one-on-one business coaching to help you succeed.
Jan 6, 10–11 AM
virtual session
Register today: buff.ly/4C2WGbp
Jan 6, 10–11 AM
virtual session
Register today: buff.ly/4C2WGbp
December 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚀 Entrepreneurs 18+! Looking to start, grow, or buy a small business? Starter Company Plus—a provincially funded program—offers up to $5,000 in grants, plus mentoring, training, and one-on-one business coaching to help you succeed.
Jan 6, 10–11 AM
virtual session
Register today: buff.ly/4C2WGbp
Jan 6, 10–11 AM
virtual session
Register today: buff.ly/4C2WGbp
Funding Alert! Modern retail starts right here.
Ontario retailers: get $5,000 to upgrade your tech with the Retail Modernization Project Grant (#RMPG).
Funding is limited—apply early!
🔗 bit.ly/3XNRXcP
Ontario retailers: get $5,000 to upgrade your tech with the Retail Modernization Project Grant (#RMPG).
Funding is limited—apply early!
🔗 bit.ly/3XNRXcP
December 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Funding Alert! Modern retail starts right here.
Ontario retailers: get $5,000 to upgrade your tech with the Retail Modernization Project Grant (#RMPG).
Funding is limited—apply early!
🔗 bit.ly/3XNRXcP
Ontario retailers: get $5,000 to upgrade your tech with the Retail Modernization Project Grant (#RMPG).
Funding is limited—apply early!
🔗 bit.ly/3XNRXcP
📣 Norfolk businesses!
Need guidance to strengthen your Regional Development Program application? The province offers dedicated business advisory services to help you navigate programs and set your application up for success.
Learn more 👉 www.ontario.ca/businessgrowth
Need guidance to strengthen your Regional Development Program application? The province offers dedicated business advisory services to help you navigate programs and set your application up for success.
Learn more 👉 www.ontario.ca/businessgrowth
December 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📣 Norfolk businesses!
Need guidance to strengthen your Regional Development Program application? The province offers dedicated business advisory services to help you navigate programs and set your application up for success.
Learn more 👉 www.ontario.ca/businessgrowth
Need guidance to strengthen your Regional Development Program application? The province offers dedicated business advisory services to help you navigate programs and set your application up for success.
Learn more 👉 www.ontario.ca/businessgrowth
Join the Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario for a special session focused on expanding export opportunities for Ontario’s wood manufacturers.
Experts from Global Affairs Canada will share insights into alternative export markets
Wed Dec 10, 12pm - 1:30pm EST
Online
Register buff.ly/hXGe87w
Experts from Global Affairs Canada will share insights into alternative export markets
Wed Dec 10, 12pm - 1:30pm EST
Online
Register buff.ly/hXGe87w
December 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Join the Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario for a special session focused on expanding export opportunities for Ontario’s wood manufacturers.
Experts from Global Affairs Canada will share insights into alternative export markets
Wed Dec 10, 12pm - 1:30pm EST
Online
Register buff.ly/hXGe87w
Experts from Global Affairs Canada will share insights into alternative export markets
Wed Dec 10, 12pm - 1:30pm EST
Online
Register buff.ly/hXGe87w
The “Spark” Program is designed to support innovative thinkers by pairing selected applicants with an experienced tourism mentor and providing seed funding to help advance their idea to the next stage.
Learn more: buff.ly/8sM2jBG
Deadline to apply is December 30th!
Learn more: buff.ly/8sM2jBG
Deadline to apply is December 30th!
December 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The “Spark” Program is designed to support innovative thinkers by pairing selected applicants with an experienced tourism mentor and providing seed funding to help advance their idea to the next stage.
Learn more: buff.ly/8sM2jBG
Deadline to apply is December 30th!
Learn more: buff.ly/8sM2jBG
Deadline to apply is December 30th!
🛍️ Support Local. Shop Norfolk! 🌟
When you support local businesses, you’re not just making a purchase—you’re helping keep our community vibrant. Every dollar spent in Norfolk strengthens our neighbourhoods, supports local jobs, and helps our entrepreneurs continue doing what they do best.
When you support local businesses, you’re not just making a purchase—you’re helping keep our community vibrant. Every dollar spent in Norfolk strengthens our neighbourhoods, supports local jobs, and helps our entrepreneurs continue doing what they do best.
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🛍️ Support Local. Shop Norfolk! 🌟
When you support local businesses, you’re not just making a purchase—you’re helping keep our community vibrant. Every dollar spent in Norfolk strengthens our neighbourhoods, supports local jobs, and helps our entrepreneurs continue doing what they do best.
When you support local businesses, you’re not just making a purchase—you’re helping keep our community vibrant. Every dollar spent in Norfolk strengthens our neighbourhoods, supports local jobs, and helps our entrepreneurs continue doing what they do best.
Applications for the Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF) close Mon Dec 1!
Whether you’re starting a business, expanding a community initiative, or building partnerships, the IEDF offers funding to help bring your vision to life.
Learn more and apply: buff.ly/0OUngvP
Whether you’re starting a business, expanding a community initiative, or building partnerships, the IEDF offers funding to help bring your vision to life.
Learn more and apply: buff.ly/0OUngvP
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Applications for the Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF) close Mon Dec 1!
Whether you’re starting a business, expanding a community initiative, or building partnerships, the IEDF offers funding to help bring your vision to life.
Learn more and apply: buff.ly/0OUngvP
Whether you’re starting a business, expanding a community initiative, or building partnerships, the IEDF offers funding to help bring your vision to life.
Learn more and apply: buff.ly/0OUngvP
🚀 6 DAYS TO GO! Limited seats remaining for "Ignite a Culture of Curiosity"
This isn't just professional development - it's business transformation waiting to happen in Norfolk.
Seats are filling up fast. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! ⚡
Register today: buff.ly/CBXVj2v
This isn't just professional development - it's business transformation waiting to happen in Norfolk.
Seats are filling up fast. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! ⚡
Register today: buff.ly/CBXVj2v
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🚀 6 DAYS TO GO! Limited seats remaining for "Ignite a Culture of Curiosity"
This isn't just professional development - it's business transformation waiting to happen in Norfolk.
Seats are filling up fast. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! ⚡
Register today: buff.ly/CBXVj2v
This isn't just professional development - it's business transformation waiting to happen in Norfolk.
Seats are filling up fast. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! ⚡
Register today: buff.ly/CBXVj2v
Application window is open now until Feb 3, 2026 — your opportunity to access funding for transformative business projects that drive real impact.
💼 Ready to take the next step? Start your application journey today:
👉 www.ontario.ca/page/southwe...
Your future growth starts here. 🌱
💼 Ready to take the next step? Start your application journey today:
👉 www.ontario.ca/page/southwe...
Your future growth starts here. 🌱
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Application window is open now until Feb 3, 2026 — your opportunity to access funding for transformative business projects that drive real impact.
💼 Ready to take the next step? Start your application journey today:
👉 www.ontario.ca/page/southwe...
Your future growth starts here. 🌱
💼 Ready to take the next step? Start your application journey today:
👉 www.ontario.ca/page/southwe...
Your future growth starts here. 🌱
🌊Port Dover’s working waterfront is getting a major boost! 🌟 Ontario is investing over $10 million to upgrade fisheries research facilities in Wheatley and right here in Port Dover.
Learn about this project: 👉https://buff.ly/sOgajiq
Learn about this project: 👉https://buff.ly/sOgajiq
November 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🌊Port Dover’s working waterfront is getting a major boost! 🌟 Ontario is investing over $10 million to upgrade fisheries research facilities in Wheatley and right here in Port Dover.
Learn about this project: 👉https://buff.ly/sOgajiq
Learn about this project: 👉https://buff.ly/sOgajiq
📣 Hosting an exciting event in 2026?
Make it unforgettable — apply to feature the iconic NORFOLK sign at your event! 🌟
✨ Turn your celebration into a true Norfolk experience.
👉 Apply today: norfolkbusiness.ca/norfolk-sign/
Make it unforgettable — apply to feature the iconic NORFOLK sign at your event! 🌟
✨ Turn your celebration into a true Norfolk experience.
👉 Apply today: norfolkbusiness.ca/norfolk-sign/
November 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
📣 Hosting an exciting event in 2026?
Make it unforgettable — apply to feature the iconic NORFOLK sign at your event! 🌟
✨ Turn your celebration into a true Norfolk experience.
👉 Apply today: norfolkbusiness.ca/norfolk-sign/
Make it unforgettable — apply to feature the iconic NORFOLK sign at your event! 🌟
✨ Turn your celebration into a true Norfolk experience.
👉 Apply today: norfolkbusiness.ca/norfolk-sign/
🍽️ Marketing & Branding Your Food Product 🥫✨
Have a food or beverage product that deserves the perfect brand? This free 60-minute online seminar offered by the BRC is designed just for you!
Thursday, November 20, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Register: buff.ly/7M2lsW4
Have a food or beverage product that deserves the perfect brand? This free 60-minute online seminar offered by the BRC is designed just for you!
Thursday, November 20, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Register: buff.ly/7M2lsW4
November 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🍽️ Marketing & Branding Your Food Product 🥫✨
Have a food or beverage product that deserves the perfect brand? This free 60-minute online seminar offered by the BRC is designed just for you!
Thursday, November 20, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Register: buff.ly/7M2lsW4
Have a food or beverage product that deserves the perfect brand? This free 60-minute online seminar offered by the BRC is designed just for you!
Thursday, November 20, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Register: buff.ly/7M2lsW4