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Town Awards CIP Grant to New Downtown Acton Business

HALTON HILLS, ON –Ward 1 Councillors recently presented a new Acton business, Zapa Projects, with a Community Improvement Program (CIP) Façade Improvement Grant in the amount of $7,395 to support renovations to their new storefront.

John and Kaylee O’Sullivan spent the summer refurbishing the old dance studio building at 17 Mill Street East in Acton into a coffee house and birthday party, event rental space. Building restorations included new paint to the front and back entrances, a new sign and...

Town Celebrates Small Business Week with Free Photo Studio Space

HALTON HILLS, ON – The Town of Halton Hills is bringing back programming in celebration of Small Business Week (October 16 – 22) to support new and growing businesses. The Picture Perfect – DIY Product Photography Event is geared to local small businesses, including start-ups, home-based businesses, and entrepreneurs. The initiative offers free studio space and equipment at the Georgetown Public Library and includes information on best practices for product photography.

“I’m very pleased we are...

Acton Discount Receives CIP Façade Improvement Grant

HALTON HILLS, ON –  On Tuesday, Mayor Bonnette and Ward 1 Councillors presented Acton Discount with a cheque for $8,762 from the Community Improvement Program (CIP) Façade Improvement Grant Program to support renovations to their storefront at 52 Mill Street East in Acton.  

SangWon Bak’s family has owned Acton Discount since 2004. When the pandemic hit in 2020 SangWon and his wife pivoted from their careers in downtown Toronto and took over the business. They joined the Acton BIA...

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...

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

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...