Town of Halton Hills Celebrates Small Business Week with Renewed Programming
HALTON HILLS, ON – The Town of Halton Hills is joining communities across Canada to celebrate Small Business Week 2026. Through the third week of October, the Town is recognizing entrepreneurs and local businesses that drive economy, create jobs, and help make Halton Hills a vibrant place to call home.
“Small businesses are the lifeblood of our community,” said Mayor Ann Lawlor. “As someone who grew up in a family retail business and was a partner in a local small business, I know all too well, the rewards and the challenges of ‘running your own shop’. I invite entrepreneurs, both seasoned and new, to join us for a week of networking, learning, and growing your business.”
This year, the Town of Halton Hills is bringing back programming to support new and growing businesses and encouraging the community to learn more about Halton Hills businesses and shop local.
Highlights of the week include:
- The Halton Small Business Centre, in partnership with the Town of Halton Hills Economic Development Division, will once again be hosting a free Small Business Networking Event on October 20 at the Gellert Community Centre.
- Follow @JustinPlusLauren as they visit four unique local business and experience firsthand what makes each one special with ‘Our Town, Our Story’ campaign, and learn how these local businesses contribute to the character, vibrancy, and strong sense of community that make Halton Hills unique. Follow @VisitHaltonHills on Instagram or other socials to stay up to date.
- Eligible businesses can also apply for the Town’s Community Improvement Plan, which provides grants of up to $30,000 for projects such as:
- Façade Improvement
- Building and Property Renovation
- Accessibility Improvements
Interested businesses can go to http://www.investhaltonhills.com/CIP to learn more.
- Unlock special and exclusive offers and experiences to over 20 local businesses with the Exclusive Perks Discovery Pass, available until November 1. Visit VisitHaltonHills.ca to sign up and support local businesses.
- Entrepreneurs can turn their ideas into reality with the help of the Halton Hills Public Library, which offers a suite of business resources and creative tools. Entrepreneurs can also book 1-on-1 consultation with a Small Business Representative.
For full event details and more information, visit www.investhaltonhills.com/sbw.
About the Town of Halton Hills
The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 70,000, 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.