The Port Hope business community welcomes new business! Whether you are looking to start a business or looking to expand your business to Port Hope, we are here to help. Use the module below to help determine the best way for you to become a member of the Port Hope business community.
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| Digital Main Street |
| We are thrilled to announce our successful Digital Main Street Service Squad Grant. We now have funding to help our local small businesses grow online. Your business can access free support for online marketing, social media, 360 photos, and more. Contact the Economic Development Coordinator to participate. |
| Exposure Opportunities |
| We would love to feature your products, services and events on our Marketing & Tourism social media! Please complete our form included in the link below for the potential opportunity to be featured. Tourism Social Media Feature Form |
| Business Support |
| The Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a series of funding incentives available to property owners and business owners within the Downtown CIP Area. These incentives encourage redevelopment of aging buildings and provide funding for various projects. Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland The Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland provides programming, funding, and resources for every stage of your business planning or business growth development. The Municipality of Port Hope Economic Development Division is a partner of the BECN. Grants and Funding from the Government of Canada There are many funding and financing programs that are available through the Government of Canada. These programs all have different intakes and requirements. Learn more about programs that your business may be eligible for. Available Funding Opportunities from the Province of Ontario There are many funding and financing programs that are available through the Province of Ontario. These programs all have different intakes and requirements. Learn more about programs that your business may be eligible for. |
| Environics Analytics Report |
| The Municipality of Port Hope was granted Rural Economic Development (RED) Funding in 2021 for the purpose of contracting Environics, a leading data and analytics marketing services company, to create an economic development tracking report. This report includes information regarding visitors to Port Hope, seasonal population and flow, and local employment data.
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