Throughout the pandemic, Halton’s local business owners and operators have adjusted their services to keep staff and customers safe. Whether it has been increasing online sales, taking phone orders or coordinating curbside pick-up and contactless delivery, they have demonstrated their ability to innovate and adapt to changing circumstances.

What our team has to offer:

Our professional team of expert consultants can provide details on Federal, Provincial and local government funding and relief programs or advice on continuity and recovery. If you are looking to grow or build a business in Halton, then they can also connect you with programs, information and resources that can help you plan for success and achieve your objectives. Here are some of the supports our Small Business Centre has to offer:

• Small businesses webinars: You can find webinars, boot camp sessions, entrepreneurial programs and other useful events and resources on our Small Business Centre webpage. Register online today to learn about topics like how to start a small business, market research, building a business online and more.
• One-on-one virtual consultations: Our team of expert business consultants are available virtually for a one-on-one consultation. Connect with them on Twitter or Facebook, email smallbusiness@halton.ca or check out the Halton Business Blog. You can also schedule an online getting started session for an overview of rules and regulations you need to know when thinking about starting a business in Halton.
• COVID-19 Resources for Businesses webpage: We provide a central hub with the latest COVID-19 information for businesses, with resources and supports from all levels of government, the latest COVID-19 information and guidance, public health measures and industry-specific resources.
• Small Business Centre Newsletter: You can also sign up to receive updates by email, including success stories from local business owners, upcoming events and seminars, guidance on COVID-19 restrictions and public health advice, and other key topics that can help you succeed.

To learn more about our business support services or to connect with a business consultant, visit our Small Business Centre webpage on halton.ca or follow @HaltonBusiness on social media. For COVID-19 information and guidance and additional resources for businesses during COVID-19 visit halton.ca/COVID19.

We maintain our commitment to helping local businesses succeed and support a strong regional economy that keeps Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.