Are you a downtown Acton business and/or property owner? Looking to update your space through beautification, retrofits, and/or overall enhancements? The Town has incentives available to increase downtown vibrancy through multiple programs. Join the Town’s Economic Development and Heritage Planning staff for a drop-in session to learn about how you can access these incentives through streamlined application processes. 

CanExport SME's Program

Eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can get up to $50,000 to cover 50% of the costs of exporting products or services to countries where they have little or no sales. CanExport funding can help your company expand beyond Canada, unlocking global markets and opportunities to grow your business worldwide.



Application Deadline: May 31, 2025, at 5 p.m. (EDT)

Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Program

Protein Industries Canada has announced a new program to help Canadian companies remain competitive in the wake of ongoing uncertainty around trade with the US. The program will reimburse up to 75% of eligible costs to a maximum project cost of $200,000.

To be eligible, projects must include at least one of the following:

·   Reformulating products with domestically produced ingredients

·   Scale-up and commercialization work to increase the supply of domestically produced food products to Canadian consumers

·   Scale-up and commercialization of domestically produced ingredients to Canadian manufacturers

The program will help plant-based ingredient manufacturers and food processors to reformulate using Canadian inputs for the Canadian market.

Enhance Your Recruitment and Retention Strategies With the Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative

The Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative helps primary producers and processors in Ontario's agri-food sector tackle local labour challenges. With up to $4 million in funding available, the initiative supports innovative strategies for attracting, recruiting and retaining workers in the agri-food sector. Approved projects can receive up to 50% of eligible costs covered, with a maximum of $40,000 for individual businesses and $100,000 for industry collaborations. 

Application Deadline: September 2, 2025 or when available funding is fully committed — whichever comes first. 

Students! Be Your Own Boss this Summer

The Summer Company program helps enterprising students between the ages of 15 and 29 start and run their own summer business. The Halton Region Small Business Centre coordinates the program locally, and delivers it with the support of experienced business advisors from the community.

Information Session:

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Time: 4 - 5 p.m.

Location: Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville

How to Apply? 

Contact the Halton Region Small Business Centre at smallbusiness@halton.ca or call 905-825-6000 ext. 7900 to request an application. Applications close on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Consultant On-Site Program - May Date

Whether you're planning to start a business or expand your existing small business, the Region's Business Consultants are ready to help!

A Business Consultant will be on-site Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch - 9 Church St, Georgetown, ON L7G 2A3

Registration is required - contact the Halton Region Small Business Centre at 905-825-6000 ext. 7900 or via e-mail by clicking "Book Now" below.

Upcoming Seminars, Webinars & Events

Call for Applicants: Guelph Street Corridor Revitalization Committee

The Town of Halton Hills is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the Guelph Street Corridor Revitalization Committee! Help us better integrate community voices into this ongoing project and shape the plan's policies. Applications accepted until May 2, 2025.

Let's Talk Halton Hills: Town Projects

Transit Implementation Plan

The Transit Implementation Plan will set out the execution and operations for transit services in Halton Hills, including on-demand transit, conventional transit, and specialized transit services, over the next 10 years. The Transit Implementation Plan will incorporate recommendations made in the Transit Service Strategy (2019) and the Specialized Transit Plan (2021) and will provide a forward-thinking, phased-in, innovative approach to transit operations in Halton Hills.

Green Infrastructure Asset Management Plan

The Town is reaching out to gather your thoughts on the Town's green assets and the services they offer. This information will help the Town plan and manage its green assets. Survey results will be considered in the Town's Green Infrastructure Asset Management Plan.

Halton Hills Business Community

5-Minute Tariff Impact Survey

The Town's Economic Development staff is seeking input from local businesses to better understand the impact of the recently announced U.S tariffs.

The information collected will help staff identify key areas for advocacy, prioritize the right support for businesses, and explore potential solutions to help mitigate any negative effects.

Halton Hills Economic Development Services

The Town of Halton Hills Economic Development division, Invest Halton Hills, provides a full suite of high-quality services and supports to the business community that in turn foster a prosperous economy and enhance quality of life.

Invest Halton Hills supports and services include:

• Financial incentives via the Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Business retention and expansion (BR&E) programming
• Investment attraction, expansion, and relocation
• Business concierge service
• Site selection assistance
• Market research
• Industry engagement
• Workforce development
• Amplifying tourism’s economic benefits via Visit Halton Hills

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