Business Toolkit
The Brock Advantage
Community Information |
Learn why the Township of Brock is an exceptional place to live, play and do business. |
Starting or Expanding Your Business
Site Selection |
Contact the Region of Durham’s Rural Economic Development Specialist to discuss your site selection needs. |
Development and Planning |
If the establishment or expansion of your business in the Township of Brock involves any new development or construction, applicants are encouraged to review the Township’s Planning and Development webpage and contact the Development Services Department prior to submitting any development applications.
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Building Permits |
To ensure that buildings do not harm the health or safety of our community, you must have a building permit before starting a building or renovation project in the Township of Brock.
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Business Licences and Permits |
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Development Charges (DC's) |
Discover municipal and regional development charge rates for your type and size of project. Note: Both municipal and regional development charges apply |
Community Improvement Plan Incentives |
Find out whether any of Brock Township’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) incentives apply to your project. |
Home-Based Businesses |
Business Directory Count your home-based business in and grow your exposure by completing the Durham Region Business Count and opting-in to having your business listed on the Durham Region Business Directory. |
Entrepreneurship Resources |
Durham Region’s entrepreneurship ecosystem has the resources to help take your business to the next level.
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Township Presence at Business Events |
Please contact Brock Board of Trade for ribbon cutting inquiries at info@brockboardoftrade.com |
Operating Your Business
Hiring Local Talent |
Post Secondary Talent Durham Region is fortunate enough to be home to three world-class post-secondary institutions educating students in a wide variety of in-demand fields. Explore how your business can Tap into Talent. Diversity in the Workplace Review the resources below for tips on how to effectively recruit, hire, onboard and integrate newcomers into your business. Community Employment Services Connect with the local Employment Ontario office for help getting your job postings filled! |
Shop Local Initiatives |
Shopping locally has never been more important - or easier! Take part in region-wide shop local initiatives. |
Digital Adoption |
Discover what digital adoption programs are available to Ontario small businesses through Digital Main Street! |
Business Support Organizations |
Connect with local or regional business support organizations to be seen, heard and supported in the Township of Brock. |
Connect with Us!
Still have questions? Connect with us and we will be happy to chat!
Glen Macfarlane
Rural Economic Development Specialist
Invest Durham (Region of Durham)
glen.macfarlane@durham.ca
289-404-6490