Category Archives: Announcement

Starter Company Plus – Grant Winners

Meet our Starter Company Plus Grant Winners! In October 2023, the Halton Small Business Centre kicked off its fall 2023 cohort of the Starter Company Plus program. The program supports aspiring entrepreneurs looking to launch or build their small businesses … Continue reading

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Halton Region Public Health: Reopening your Restaurant or Bar

Whether you have already reopened your restaurant or bar for outdoor dining, or are planning to reopen for dine-in service, there are resources available to support you to ensure the safety of your employees and guests during the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue reading

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Re-Opening Guidelines & Halton Webinar Series

On Tuesday, May 19, Stage 1 of the Government of Ontario’s reopening plan comes into effect.  The first stage of reopening will focus on workplaces that are well-positioned to follow public health advice to maintain physical distancing, implement workplace safety … Continue reading

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Halton companies stepping up to help fight COVID-19

On March 11, St Michael’s Hospital in downtown Toronto reached out to ASTOUND Group, a custom design and build manufacturer in Oakville, to come up with a solution to protect front-line workers from exposure to COVID-19.  In less than 72 … Continue reading

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Halton Businesses: How you can help Canada combat COVID-19

Government of Canada Procurement In support of the Government of Canada’s whole-of-government response to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Public Works and Government Services Canada are asking suppliers about their ability to provide products and services.    Are you a business that can … Continue reading

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Halton Small Business Centre Supporting Businesses During COVID-19

To support the containment of COVID-19, many Halton Region buildings will be closed to the public as of Monday, March 23 until further notice. While buildings are closed, the Region will continue to provide critical services to residents and businesses. The … Continue reading

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Meet our Starter Company Plus Participants & Grant Recipients!

In November 2019, the Halton Small Business Centre kicked off its second phase of the Starter Company Plus program. The program supports aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build their small businesses. The program provides training, mentoring and an opportunity to receive … Continue reading

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Building the Women’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Halton

Haltech and the Halton Region Global Business Centre announce Beyond Boundaries – an accelerator for women entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses. Closing the Gender Gap The Government of Canada is advancing women’s economic empowerment with the first ever … Continue reading

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Halton Small Business Centre kicks off 2019 Summer Company Program!

On July 11th, the Halton Small Business Centre hosted a kick-off event to celebrate and introduce the 2019 Summer Company program participants.  The participants were joined by Halton Region staff, parents, mentors, and Summer Company alumni. The Summer Company program helps enterprising … Continue reading

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Halton’s cycling map now featuring bike-friendly businesses and amenities!

We are pleased to announce that Halton’s new cycling map now includes a list of Ontario By Bike™ certified bicycle friendly businesses and amenities! The Ontario By Bike™ Network certifies tourism businesses and organizations as bicycle friendly for free under the … Continue reading

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