GLOBAL - INNOVATIVE - DISTINCT
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- “Al Fresco in the Hills” Outdoor Dining Program & Local Patios are Now Open
- Free COVID-19 Rapid Screen Kits Available for Local Businesses
- Community Improvement Plan Update and Background Discussion Report
- Green Development Standards V3 Builds on Town’s Success with Climate Change Initiatives
- Federal Government Launches Online Wage Subsidy Calculator and Canada Recovery Hiring Program Applications Now Open
- Town Joins the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance
- Building Back Better Training and Skills Development Series
- Upcoming Arts and Culture Events and Programs
- Halton Hills Economic Development Services & COVID-19 Information
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"Al Fresco in the Hills" Outdoor Dining Program and Local Patios Are Now Open |
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The Town continues to accept applications for the “Al Fresco in the Hills” temporary outdoor dining initiative, designed to support eligible local restaurants, bars and other food and drink establishments by expanding their dining capacity, while adhering to public health regulations and COVID-19 safety guidelines.
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Free COVID-19 Rapid Screen Kits Available for Local Businesses |
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The Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Halton Hills, is distributing free rapid self-screening kits for local businesses with up to 150 employees.
The goal of the program is to identify asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic individuals and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, at home, and throughout the community.
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Community Improvement Plan Update and Background Discussion Report |
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At the June 18 Council meeting, Halton Hills’ Town Council received a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project Status Update, along with the Background Discussion Report.
The CIP is one of the Town’s key tools for supporting local businesses and redevelopment by encouraging revitalization and private sector investments.
A comprehensive review and update of the Town’s CIP commenced in late 2020 to build on the existing program’s strengths and successes, as well as explore potential additional tools and incentives to encourage impactful community improvements.
The update is anticipated to be completed prior to the end of 2021.
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Green Development Standards V3 Builds on Town's Success with Climate Change Initiatives |
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On June 14, Halton Hills Council adopted Version 3 of the Town’s Green Development Standards (GDS) applicable to all developments and major additions subject to an Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, or Site Plan Control approval.
The GDS V3 builds on Halton Hills’ record of success with climate change initiatives and brings the standards into greater alignment with current best practices and the Town’s Climate Emergency Declaration. The updated standards increase the sustainability of new developments while proving flexibility for a wide range of development types.
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Federal Government Launches Online Wage Subsidy Calculator and Canada Recovery Hiring Program Applications Now Open |
The new Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP) provides eligible employers with a subsidy of up to 50% of incremental remuneration paid to eligible active employees between June 6, 2021 and November 20, 2021.
In order to help employers easily calculate and apply for either the new CRHP or the existing Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), the Canada Revenue Agency has also launched an online calculator that integrates the two programs and shows applicants which subsidy will provide them with more support, based on the information entered.
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Town Joins the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance |
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Halton Hills has become a member of the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance (CTA) to help promote local culinary attractions.
Benefits of the membership include the creation of culinary itineraries, blogs and digital marketing that feature local businesses, and making them available to a culinary tourist audience of approximately 20,000 people.
Participation in the CTA’s promotion and networking opportunities is free for Halton Hills’ culinary, food and agri-tourism businesses.
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Building Back Better Training and Skills Development Series |
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The Regional Tourism Organization (RTO3) is offering a free Regional Skills and Training series called “Building Back Better” available to Halton Hills businesses in the tourism sector including retail, hospitality, culinary, farm markets, etc.
The training modules will include digitalization, e-commerce, providing a safe and welcoming place for consumers, partnership skills development, buyable offer creation to diversify consumer audiences, recruitment and retention, and mental health and well-being.
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Upcoming Arts and Culture Events Programs |
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Call for Artists: The Bell Box Mural Project
Local professional artists or artist teams are invited to submit proposals to paint one of four Bell utility boxes in Halton Hills (deadline: July 19, 2021, at 9 a.m.). The commissioned artists will be responsible for developing a design suitable for reproduction on a Bell Box and painting the box. Artists may create work specifically for this call or may reformat existing work.
Virtual Arts & Culture Meetups
Grab a cup of coffee and join in the conversation. These meetups take place on the last Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Registration is still open for July 26 with special guest Allison Graham, who will share how you can leverage tourism resources available to the arts and culture community.
Evolving Traditions: Indigenous Artists from the Town of Halton Hills Collection
In honour of National Indigenous History Month, the Helson Gallery presents this exhibition that looks at how traditions have informed the work of Indigenous artists, featuring prints by Michael Robinson, Carl Beam and Victor Ekootak, along with a selection of Inuit sculptures. It will be on display in the Sisnett Lobby of the Cultural Centre until July 24, 2021.
Culture Days Registration is Now Open
Take part in this year’s national celebration by registering for a digital, self-guided, DIY or socially distanced activity taking place between September 24 and October 24.
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Halton Hills Economic Development Services
& COVID-19 Information
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Halton Hills’ Economic Development, Innovation and Culture Division provides a full suite of high-quality services and supports to the business community that in turn foster a prosperous economy and enhance quality of life. These include:
- Financial incentives via the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and the Manufacturing Expansion Fund (MEF)
- Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) programming
- Investment attraction, expansion and relocation
- Business Concierge service
- Site selection assistance
- Market research
- Industry engagement
- Workforce development
- Supporting and advancing affordable housing projects and initiatives
- Amplifying tourism’s economic benefits
- Leveraging and supporting the arts and culture sector to raise quality of life
The Town offers existing and potential businesses a strategic platform for success, proximity to world-class markets, a distinct community with an ideal balance between urban and rural environments, and an outstanding quality of life.
As part of an ongoing commitment to engage with and support the local business community, Economic Development staff continue to update the Town’s COVID-19 Business Supports web page.
Please contact the Town’s Economic Development staff if you require assistance.
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