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Halton Hills Small Business Success Story Spotlight: 70 Below Treats

To celebrate Small Business Week, Invest Halton Hills sat down with Courtney Stanely, owner of 70 Below Treats to discuss the incredible success of her small business. Courtney started her small business by converting her basement into a commercial kitchen while she was at home with her first child. Initially, she had just one freeze dryer and a few menu items, including freeze-dried fruit and homemade desserts. Today, 70 Below Treats has grown significantly, now located at 9 Mill Street E, Acton, and...

Town’s New Community Profile Wins National Award

HALTON HILLS, ON – The Town of Halton Hills is proud to announce that its new Community Profile, Halton Hills: On the Road to Success, has won the Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC) Marketing Award for 2024 in the category of “Single Publication – 5 or more pages”.

“I applaud staff for crafting this document. It includes enticing and relevant information and is strengthened with quotations from individuals conducting business in Halton Hills,” said Mayor Ann Lawlor. “We have an...

Acton's Early Learning receives Façade Improvement Grant

On September 6, the Town awarded a $25,000 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Façade Improvement Grant to Acton’s Early Learning Child Care Centre.

Acton’s Early Learning has become an integral part of the Halton Hills community, providing childcare for over 120 local families with children under the age of five. The grant enabled the business to enhance their exterior with a focus on safety through the installation of protective bollards and other improvements.

Mayor Ann Lawlor, Regional...

Explore Halton Hills through the Sticker Map Program

HALTON HILLS, ON – The Town of Halton Hills is excited to announce the launch of the Sticker Map Program, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to discover the charm and attractions of Halton Hills while supporting local business. 

"The Sticker Map Program is a fun and interactive way to engage both locals and tourists in exploring our beautiful town," said Mayor Ann Lawlor. "It highlights the diverse range of tourism offerings and businesses we have to offer in Halton Hills.” 

Halton Hills Custom Furniture Business Awarded Starter Company Plus Grant

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...