Vol. 10 - Issue 14
June 19, 2020
GLOBAL - INNOVATIVE - DISTINCT
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The Town of Halton Hills continues to take proactive, decisive and coordinated action to  respond to COVID-19 and to support the local business community
  • Halton Region Moves to Phase 2 of Provincial Reopening Plan
  • Halton Hills Launches Temporary Outdoor Patio Program to Help Support Local Businesses
  • Ontario Government Pauses Commercial Evictions
  • Haltech Regional Innovation Centre Partners with Digital Main Street to Support Small Businesses
  • Sector-Specific Guidelines for Reopening & COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plans
  • Halton Hills Business Concierge Program Survey
  • Visit InvestHaltonHills.com for COVID-19 Business Support Programing and Information
Halton Region Moves to Phase 2 of Provincial Reopening Plan
This week the Ontario government announced that Halton Region will advance to Stage 2 of the province’s reopening plan as of Friday, June 19. View a complete list of businesses permitted to reopen with proper health and safety measures in place.
Halton Hills Launches Temporary Outdoor Patio Program to Help Support Local Businesses
Yesterday, at the  Virtual Town Hall , the Town announced that it is launching a temporary outdoor patio program to support local restaurants. The program provides opportunities for outdoor dining in eligible locations through a streamlined application and review process. Additional details will be posted shortly at investhaltonhills.com . Please send inquiries to:  ValerieP@haltonhills.ca
Ontario Government Pauses Commercial Evictions
This week the Ontario government passed the Protecting Small Business Act, which will temporarily halt or reverse evictions of commercial tenants and protect them from being locked out or having assets seized during COVID-19. The legislation applies to businesses that are eligible for federal/provincial rent assistance for evictions from May 1, 2020 until August 31, 2020. 
Haltech Regional Innovation Centre Partners with Digital Main Street to Support Small Businesses
This week the federal and provincial governments announced a $57 million investment in the Digital Main Street program that will extend support to businesses across Ontario. Digital Main Street is a program that helps small businesses better promote themselves online and adopt digital tools and technology.

To carry out this effort in Halton Region, Haltech Regional Innovation Centre will partner with the Region of Halton’s Small Business Centre, local municipal Economic Development teams, Chambers of Commerce and local Business Improvement Areas to help small businesses get the resources and support they need to adopt digital technologies to compete now and in the future.

“I have heard first hand from some of our local businesses around the challenges they have had in dealing with the impacts of the pandemic,” says Mayor Rick Bonnette. “The funding from the provincial and federal governments is both welcome and necessary to support small business owners in adapting and leveraging technology.”
Sector-Specific Guidelines for Reopening
& COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plans
The Province on Ontario now has over 100 specific-sector guidance documents to assist businesses with reopening. Businesses are encouraged to use these guides as they plan to reopen.

This week, the Province also released a toolkit for employers to help them develop workplace safety plans. The new guide will help businesses create safety plans that fit their own unique workplaces.
Halton Hills Business Concierge Program Survey
The Town of Halton Hills is developing a Business Concierge program and wants your feedback. If you have worked on a non-residential development project in the Town of Halton Hills or another Ontario municipality, please fill out this brief survey to provide feedback on your experiences navigating through the development review process.
Visit InvestHaltonHills.com for COVID-19
Business Support Programing and Information
As part of its ongoing commitment to engage with and support the local business community, the Town continues to update and add to its COVID-19 Business Supports web page . We are continuously gathering information and supports to help you navigate through the resources being announced by all levels of government. 
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