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Digital Main Street (DMS) is a program focused on assisting small businesses with their move to online marketing, sales, and back-office operations. The program is built around an online learning platform, structured video training series, grant opportunities, and a Digital Service Squad, a team of trained individuals who help main street businesses with their adoption of digital tools and technology. 

See below current opportunities to boost your small business' online presence through Digital Main Street programming and supports. 

Canada Digital Adoption Program
$2,400 Grow Your Business Grant

As part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), the Government of Canada has partnered with Digital Main Street and their ShopHERE powered by Google program to deliver the Grow Your Business Online Grant to small businesses across the country.

Eligible businesses will receive a micro-grant of up to $2,400 to help with the costs related to adopting digital technologies.

Learn more about the CDAP program here or reach out to the DMS Coordinator to find out if you are eligible.

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Digital Grants For Small Businesses

Applications for the DTG are currently closed. Congratulations to those small businesses owner who were awarded grants this round of funding. To keep-up-to-date on the next granting cycle, subscribe to our Invest e-newsletter. 

If you received a grant this round, ensure you submit the final Digital Transformation Grant reporting documentation in accordance with your grant agreement guidelines administrated by OBIAA. 
A guide to reporting can be found here. 

 

ShopHERE powered by Google
Start an E-Commerce Store with ShopHERE

The DMS ShopHERE  powered by Google program creates online stores for independent small businesses and artists at no cost. 

Program Deliverables:

  • helps you create and configure your online store
  • trains you on how to manage it
  • provides support to get your online store live
  • helps with marketing the store

Program Eligibility: 

  • under 10 full time employees (25 if a restaurant)
  • registered business in Ontario
  • can be a business or artist
  • home-based or commercial business

Learn more anout the ShopHERE program on the Digital Main Street Website.

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Set up a meeting with the DMS Coordinator

The Town's Economic Development Division is home to a dedicated digital marketing professional who provides support to Halton Hills small business owners at no cost and will be available until March 2024.

Set up a one-on-on meeting with Melissa to: 

  • assess your current online presence
  • review options to create or improve your businesses website
  • review options for social media and web advertising
  • determine eligibility for CDAP: Grow Your Business Online Grant and ShopHERE program
  • assist in the search for local vendors for your digital marketing needs

Book a virtual meeting with Melissa today! 

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Digital Main Street Vendor Directory

If you are a small business in Halton Hills offering digital services including photography, web design or consulting services, you may be eligible to be added to the Digital Main Street Vendor Directory. If you are added to the directory, businesses across Ontario who receive the Digital Transformation Grant can use your services.

Visit the DMS Vendor Directory Page to submit your business. 

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Digital Main Street Workshops & Webinars

Find tools, how-to guides and tutorials to assist your business in embracing digital technology. You can also find webinars and workshops on topics such as how to build your online presence, using social media effectively, paid advertising, and much more. 

Upcoming Webinars: 
Grow Your Small Business on Instagram - November 9, 2023
Google Analytics 4 for Beginners - November 15, 2023


Digital Transformation Grant Case Studies 

Pauline Gladstone – Artist Paints Bright Future Through Digital Transformation
Mastering Art in the Digital Realm: How An Artist For Hire Transformed Their Business With Virtual Education

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