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The Municipality of Port Hope supports the business community by providing news updates, sharing funding and development opportunities, through the promotion of local events, and encouraging participation. This space will be dedicated to posting this information throughout the year and will be routinely updated.

Upcoming Events 

Festivals and events take place throughout the year in Port Hope. Events are an excellent opportunity to attract tourism and drive local traffic to spend and forge new connections. Through aligned participation, businesses can leverage events to their advantage. Check out the event calendar and consider ways in which you can participate and promote activities taking place in Port Hope.

  • Culture Days are back - join the momentum by hosting your own event, or participate in a workshop locally
  • Small Business Week is an annual celebration and recognition of the incredible small businesses and entrepreneurs in our community. From October 16 to 22, we will be posting all of the ways that we are supporting small business in Port Hope.
  • Exciting plans are in the works for this year's holiday season, including Candlelight Festival, the holiday light display, and the return of the Panto at the Capitol Theatre.
  • Register a float for the Santa Claus Parade and plan ahead for the associated road closures on November 26.

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Stay up to date on Municipal news, road closures, and other public notices.  

Catch up on municipal news 

  • The Town Park Rec Centre Expansion Project is well underway. The facility remains open and the new seniors centre is on the horizon!
  • The Municipal Election is currently underway. For more information on how and when to vote, visit porthopevotes.ca. 
  • Launching November 25, and then every Saturday in December: WRAP IT UP. Come and visit Chamber volunteers who will be gathering at Racine Law every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide free gift wrapping for all your holiday giving.

Upcoming Programs and Opportunities   

Opportunities for businesses spring up throughout the year. This could take the form of grants, financing, education or programming. Listed below will be details on how your business can access these opportunities.

  • The Municipality of Port Hope provides financial support to non-profit organizations and registered charities through our annual Community Grant Program - opening in September.
  • There are many Municipal sponsorship and advertising outlets for businesses looking to connect with their target audience at events, programs, and in our facilities.
  • The Municipality of Port Hope is once again participating in Digital Main Street! If you are interested in how this program can assist your business, let us know by emailing the Economic Development Coordinator. For more information about the program check out the Digital Main Street website.
  • Have you been planning to upgrade, update or renovate your Downtown Port Hope Property? You may be eligible for Municipal funding! For more information on the Community Improvement Plan visit our CIP webpage.
  • Do you want to be featured on the MPH Tourism social media? You can complete a form providing us the information that you would like us to share on our social media channel. Visit our Start or Expand Your Business webpage for exposure opportunities.
  • For Upcoming Business and Entrepreneurship Centre of Northumberland Seminars and Workshops visit BECN website.

Page Updated: October 19, 2022


Quick Tips

Here are a few tips to help your business succeed and find the support you need.

  • Make sure the information on your Google My Business Listing is up to date by visiting our Start or Expand Your Business webpage
  • Be sure to tag #PortHope and #PortHopeTourism in your social posts for opportunities for social sharing
  • Create in-house promotions to correspond with local events
  • Add your own hosted events to our Events Calendar
  • Connect with local business associations to get involved with committees, stay up to date on campaigns and events, and find support for your business
  • Give us your feedback! You can provide your input regarding ongoing projects using our public engagement platform, My Port Hope

HBIA Updates

The Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area oversees the improvement, beautification and maintenance of municipally-owned land, buildings and structures over and above what the Municipality covers. Additionally, the HBIA promotes the area as a business and/or shopping area.

Chamber Updates

The Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce is Port Hope’s trusted Voice of Business focused on building a vibrant community where businesses thrive. The Chamber works with partners to advocate, educate, gather resources and build relationships that empower the business community and influence public policy.

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