Business News
Ontario Highlights from Census of Agriculture
The 2011 Census of Agriculture counted the highest number of farms in Ontario with 25.3% of Canada’s 205,730 farms. A census farm is an agricultural operation that produces agricultural products intended for sale.
The 2011 Census of Agriculture counted 51,950 census farms in Ontario, a 9.2% decrease since 2006. This compares to a 10.3% decrease at the national level.
Middlesex Sees Decline in Unemployment Rate
The April 2012 unemployment numbers from Statistics Canada are now available. Middlesex County shows a 0.2% decline in the unemployment rate.
CBC Show Searching for Canadian Companies
The producers of CBC's hit show Dragons Den are looking for Canadian companies to participate in the second season of the reality business show The BIG Decision.
Canada's top investors are on a mission: to spend their time AND money to turn around struggling Canadian companies. These wealthy investors have founded companies worth hundreds of milions of dollars. Now, they will roll up their sleeves and visit the factories, shops, and offices of Canadian companies in need - providing expert business advice and a possible financial investment.
Seelster Farms Making News
Standardbred Canada
Breeding Farms Open House A Huge Success
A trip to the local standardbred breeding farm proved to be a popular choice for more than 1,000 people that visited and toured the four farms that took part in the Mother’s Day Open House on Sunday. The event was coordinated by the Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association and Standardbred Canada’s I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan Club.
Call for Proposals - Canada-Brazil R & D Projects
International Science and Technology Partnerships Canada (ISTPCanada) and Brazilian partners, together with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), are hosting Calls for Proposals (CFP) for industry-led collaborative R&D projects between Canada and Brazil.
Objective:
Biochem moving to Dorchester
London Free Press (May 11, 2012)
Thames Centre has lured away a fast-growing high-tech London business - and the tax assessment that goes with it.
The city's eastern neighbour will announce Friday Diagnostic Biochem Canada, a medical devices company selling into global markets and employing more than 20 people, is moving to an 8,000-square-foot building on Byron Ave. in Dorchester.
Significant Life Sciences and Medical Development to Locate in Thames Centre
Friday, May 11, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Municipality of Thames Centre is pleased to announce the location of a significant life sciences and medical industrial development in the community of Dorchester.
The new life sciences and medical industrial development will include an investment by Diagnostics Biochem Canada Inc. (DBC) in a facility located at 41 Byron Avenue in the community of Dorchester.
Ontario's Southwest Won IABC Virtuoso Award
We're pleased to announce the Ontario’s Southwest brand won an IABC Virtuoso Award of Merit. Category of Communication Creative – Graphic Design. Congrats to all involved in brand development! The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a global network of communicators that promote professionals in diverse areas of marketing and communication. Each year the organization conducts a Virtuoso Awards program which recognizes excellence in communications and the best in creative strategy and design.
Investment Announcement in Thames Centre
Thursday, May 10, 2012
MEDIA ADVISORY
Significant Life Sciences and Medical Industrial Development Investment Announcement in Thames Centre
The Municipality of Thames Centre is pleased to announce the commencement of a significant life sciences and medical industrial development investment in the community of Dorchester.
Please join the Mayor and Members of Council at a media conference scheduled for 11 am on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 41 Byron Avenue in the community of Dorchester.
For further information contact:
Job Opportunity - Middlesex County Solicitor
The County of Middlesex is looking for applications for the position of County Solicitor. The ideal candidate is licensed to practice law in Ontario under the Law Society Act and has five years experience; municipal experience is an asset.
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