Doing Business in Halton

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.

Halton Region's Economic Development Division receives prestigious marketing awards - February 16, 2010
Halton Region's Economic Development Division received 2 prestigious marketing awards at the 53rd annual Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Conference held February 2-4 in Toronto. Halton Region won for best Economic Development Annual Report publication as well as the top Newsletter Publication for its Quarterly reports. The annual Economic Review and Quarterly Reports highlight business investment and economic activity in Halton Region.

The EDCO awards ceremony honours winners and honourable mentions for their efforts in promoting their communities for location and tourism opportunities. Economic Development initiatives are also judged as part of the process. More Information.

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Workplace Health Networking Meeting
The Impact of Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace: What you need to know - Wednesday, April 28, 2010
This seminar is designed to provide you with potential solutions in dealing with alcohol and drug problems in the workplace. It will help your company understand its role in preventing any negative impact associated with workplace alcohol and other drug use, the associated legal issues, addiction issues, and alcohol and drug testing. It will also provide guidance on policy development and implementation, communications strategies, and awareness, education and training programs. More information and to Register.

Business Development Q3 2009 Report Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) 326KB
The Economic Development Q3 2009 Report highlights business investment and economic activity in Halton over the third quarter of 2009. The report contains information about Oakville's Ford Assembly Plant's new Lincoln MKT with EcoBoost engine technology, business highlights, market overview with key economic indicators and development activity summaries, real estate market overviews, a residential development review, and Halton's Small Business Centre quick facts. View other Economic Development Publications.

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 External link