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.
- The HBIA in partnership with Signe Langford will be hosting a curated makers' market in Lent Lane every Thursday until October 13, 2022. For more information on how your business can participate or support this market, email Signe Langord.
- Get your sidewalk display permit to enhance the downtown and support on-street activation during events. For more information visit our Permit Webpage.
- The Sidewalk Patio program has been extended by Council on April 5, 2022. This is a great opportunity to encourage outdoor dining and supporting downtown business. For more information visit our Permit webpage.
Discover local events Submit to our event calendar
News
Stay up to date on Municipal news, road closures, and other public notices.
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.
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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.
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
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.
COVID-19 - Important Notice:
Precautions are in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
Service information on some pages may not be accurate during this time. Please refer to our COVID-19 Updates page for service changes.