HALTON HILLS, ON - The Town continues to implement over 20 new and modified initiatives to position Halton Hills for an expedited economic recovery, as well as to remain competitive and ‘open for business’. These initiatives (highlighted at the June 18 Virtual Town Hall meeting) are part of the Economic Recovery Action Plan and follow last week’s announcement that allowed Halton Region to move to Stage Two of the Province’s reopening framework.
“The success of Halton Hills’ businesses is key to the municipality’s ability to deliver services that are critical to the well-being of our community,” explains Mayor Rick Bonnette. “The Town implemented several new COVID-specific economic supports and advanced and modified other important initiatives already underway; all of this has ensured that Halton Hills has remained open for business throughout the pandemic.”
Collaboration, advocacy and sustained efforts have been the hallmarks of advancing the Economic Recovery Action Plan. The Action Plan includes short-term actions to support immediate recovery efforts, complemented by Investment Growth Actions which will help sustain economic growth over the longer term. These include:
The new initiatives supplement a number of pre-existing actions that have been amended to respond to COVID-19, including:
“We understand that businesses have experienced significant challenges as they have remained closed, waiting to reopen”, said Damian Szybalski, Director of Economic Development, Innovation and Culture. “Recognizing this, we have taken early, strategic and decisive action to help reduce COVID-19 impacts. More remains to be done, and we will continue to work with our business community to provide assistance wherever possible.”
Combined, the actions taken represent a considerable investment by the Town and help position Halton Hills for accelerated economic recovery. Additional information on the Town’s COVID-19 supports is available on the Invest Halton Hills and Halton Hills websites.
The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.
Visit the Town of Halton Hills website for more information
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