Halton Region Economic Development offers one-window access to government programs and services, information on Halton's business environment and services to help you establish, expand or consolidate a business within Halton's borders.
The Halton Small Business Centre celebrates the launch of its new Facebook Fan page, Twitter feed and Blog!
Follow us in our new online environment for relevant and frequent small business news, tips, expert advice, information about our Centre's services, resources, upcoming events, and much more. The Halton Small Business Centre is using these new communication tools to improve our connections to you, our small business community.
We’d like to know what you think and how you are using social media in your own businesses. Please join the conversation - we're looking for your comments, questions and feedback!
Notice of Halton Region's
2010 Comprehensive Employment Survey
The Region is conducting a Comprehensive Employment Survey in 2010 (May to September). The data collected is essential background information for forecasting and planning the Region’s infrastructure and services for the residents and businesses of Halton. Learn More
Compliance with the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service (O. Reg. 429-07) by January 1, 2012 - Will you be ready?
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) was passed by the Ontario legislature with the goal of creating standards to improve accessibility across the province. The AODA applies to both the broader public and private sectors.
The first standard to be enacted into law is the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service (O. Reg. 429/07). The deadline for compliance with the standard for the broader public sector was January 1, 2010. Private sector entities must comply by January 1, 2012.
For more information on the key requirements to comply with the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service, visit AccessON 