Economic Development Q1 2010 Report 
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The Economic Development Q1 2010 Report highlights business investment and economic activity in Halton over the first quarter of 2010. The report contains information about:
- Halton's newest office development
- Business highlights
- Market overview with key economic indicators and development activity summaries
- Real estate market overviews
- A residential development review
- Halton's Small Business Centre quick facts
If you have any comments or questions about the Quarterly Reports, contact Economic Development at 905-825-6000, toll free at 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866), or email busdev@halton.ca.
2009 Economic Review 6MB
The 2009 Economic Review provides a comprehensive overview of business activity in Halton Region in 2009. The review contains information including:
- New investment highlights in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville
- A market overview section with key economic indicators and trends
- Industry and Labour activity
- Infrastructure and transit highlights
- Partnership successes
- Small Business and Youth entrepreneurship highlights and statistics
If you have any comments or questions about the 2009 Economic Review (6MB) or would like a printed copy, contact Economic Development at 905-825-6000, toll free at 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866), or email busdev@halton.ca.
Past Issues:
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Business Development Centre General Services Brochure
Halton's Business Development Centre 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 in the Region. The Halton Business Development Centre brochure (599KB) includes information on the services and programs offered by Business Development.
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Halton Industrial & Commercial Real Estate Forum
On October 23, 2008, the Business Development Division of Halton Region, and the Economic Development offices of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville hosted a forum for over 150 top industrial and commercial real estate developers, agents and government officials.
Forum Presentations:
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Halton Competitiveness Study
The Halton Competitiveness Analysis was initiated by the Region of Halton to provide input to the 2008 Development Charges (DC) update process. The Competitiveness Study examined the competitive position of Halton within the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) Area with respect to the Region's attractiveness for non-residential, non-retail development (essentially, office and industrial development).
Final Report
- Halton Region Competitiveness Study Final Report (1.6MB) - January 31, 2008
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
In 2006, Halton Region undertook a Comprehensive Economic Development Study. This study examined fundamental competitiveness issues raised through the Development Charges process and the policies as set out in the Regional Official Plan Amendment 25. It also examined a wide range of tools to achieve the economic development objectives needed to support a competitive business environment.
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy reflects the community’s aspirations regarding Halton’s economic future. It is a strategic action plan that provides direction for the Region’s priorities in economic development service delivery.
Final Report
- Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Final Report1.6MB - October 2006
- Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Final Report - October 2006
- Executive Summary470KB
- Table of Contents348KB
- Introduction586KB
- Strategic Themes
- Appendix A377KB - Alignment of Economic Development Strategic Themes with the Halton Region Official Plan and Alignment of Economic Development Strategic Themes with the Halton Region Strategic Plan
- Appendix B392KB - Partnering with Provincial and Federal Ministries and Agencies
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