Halton Region’s business services team is your one-stop shop to help your company start up, expand or go global. Whether you want to turn your entrepreneurial idea into an enterprise, find a second location for your small business or launch into the world of exports, we are here to help.
Start up and grow.
Our
Small Business Centre is a hub for new and existing business owners looking to find expert advice and supports. Our consultants will work with you to help you meet your business goals through helpful seminars, funding opportunities, mentoring programs and more. The experienced business services team has responded to more than 100,000 inquiries and offered advice to over 10,000 budding entrepreneurs right across the region. Check out the video below to hear the story of one local business owner who used the Small Business Centre’s services to help manage her growing business:
Go global.
There are so many innovative and expanding businesses that are based right here in Halton. Our
Global Business Centre (GBC) opened in February 2018 to help these local businesses navigate and succeed at the next level–the global marketplace.
Whether you are an experienced exporter, “born global” or newly interested and looking to learn more, the GBC is your connection to an expansive network of trusted advisors who can take the stress out of entering international markets. The GBC’s team of consultants are well equipped to provide one-on-one export counselling, market research, support in developing an export plan and much more.
Watch the video below to learn more about the GBC’s services and how they can help you successfully navigate today’s global marketplace:
A great place to work and do business
With the Region’s low taxes, access to major markets and excellent business support services, Halton remains a competitive home base to grow your business. Results from our
2018 Economic Review showed that Halton is maintaining a strong local economy, fueled by diverse and innovative industries and a highly educated workforce. The strength of our economy is also demonstrated by our low unemployment rate. At 5.3 per cent, we remain lower than the average unemployment rate for the Greater Toronto Area (6.1 per cent), Ontario (5.6 per cent) and Canada (5.9 per cent).
To learn more about investing in Halton and our services that are helping local businesses succeed, please visit
halton.ca. There, you can also find more information about Small Business and Global Business Centre services and connect with our team of consultants. By supporting our regional economy and helping businesses thrive, we can ensure Halton remains a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.