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Halton Hills Custom Furniture Business Awarded Starter Company Plus Grant

Posted on Thursday, February 22, 2024 11:32 AM

Longtime Halton Hills resident Craig Totten has taken his passion for woodworking and launched a business venture that delivers one-of-a-kind custom solid wood furnishings and cabinetry. In the early years of the pandemic, Craig started making raised garden items as a side project out of his home. He approached nearby garden centers to gauge demand and received an instant purchase order. Craig then realized this woodworking hobby could potentially transition into a full-scale business. Having...

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Unique Industrial Facility Ideal for Owner-User | Futura Drive, Halton Hills

Posted on Friday, February 09, 2024 09:30 AM

Panattoni Development Company Canada first broke ground at 52 Futura Drive in late October 2022. Today, the state-of-the-art industrial facility located in Halton Hills' urban community of Acton, Ontario is available for occupancy. The 141,000 Sq. Ft. facility represents a $35 million investment by Panattoni Development Company Canada and is equipped with the latest industrial features, including:

  • 40’ Clear Ceiling Height
  • Generous shipping with 24 Truck Level & 2 Drive-In Doors
  • Outside Storage...

The Roxy Centre Receives Community Improvement Grant

Posted on Friday, December 01, 2023 03:56 PM

HALTON HILLS, ON – On November 27, The Roxy Centre, a versatile and community-centric facility designed to enrich the lives of Acton residents, was first recipient of the Building and Property Renovation Program under the Town’s Community Improvement Plan. The project was completed this fall and represents a pivotal phase in repurposing the facility as The Roxy Centre, catering to diverse community groups, facility rentals, co-working initiatives, and kitchen rentals.

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Lily Thai Cuisine Receives Community Improvement Grant to Enhance Building

Posted on Wednesday, November 08, 2023 10:18 PM

HALTON HILLS, ON – On November 3, Lily Thai Cuisine, a beloved culinary gem in Georgetown, was a successful recipient of the Façade Improvement Grant, within the Town’s Community Improvement Plan, to undertake a transformative enhancement of their building façade. The grant, totaling $15,961.25, was allocated towards a series of upgrades aimed at revitalizing the exterior of the building and protecting its heritage assets.

“The process was very smooth, and I enjoyed how everyone was very...

Free Photo Studio Space Celebrates Small Business Week

Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 05:21 PM

The Town of Halton Hills is bringing back programming in celebration of Small Business Week to support new and growing enterprises.

The third annual Picture Perfect: DIY Product Photography event will again be held to support local small businesses, including start-ups, home-based businesses, and entrepreneurs. The initiative offers two days of free studio space and photography equipment at both branches of the Halton Hills Public Library. The library studio rooms will be equipped with a photo light...