FAQs - Growth (Economy)
In terms of the 20,000 jobs growth goal by 2051. Is there a specific industry or sector that is being targeted? How are we attracting these groups?
The Town’s Economic Development & Tourism, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Attraction Strategies identify advanced manufacturing, food and beverage processing, cleantech/renewables, agribusiness and tourism as the Town’s priority growth sectors.
Job growth will come from proactively attracting new business investments to the Town, as well as supporting the expansion and job growth of existing local businesses.
The Town’s investment attraction activities and Business Concierge Program ensure that Halton Hills is both promoting the Town as an investment destination and expediting new non-residential investments throughout the development process. The Town’s Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) activities, including the Community Improvement Plan (CIP), are designed to support the growth and expansion of businesses already located in Halton Hills. Combined, these initiatives provide a full suite of business supports along the entire investment continuum.
Are you engaging with local businesses to see what can be done to help them grow their businesses?
As part of our engagement strategy we have a Community Working Group that includes the Chamber of Commerce and the Acton and Georgetown Business Improvement Areas. The Project team has also reached out to a number of businesess during pop up events and through email blasts to the Project's notification list.
How are you encouraging business to expand?
The project will consider planning policies that support economic development and business opportunities. Local business expansion falls under the purview of the Town’s Business Retention & Expansion efforts, including the CIP Program and Corporate Calling Program. The CIP is designed to stimulate private sector investment and revitalization by offering targeting financial incentives in priority areas, including: Main Street Revitalization, Affordable Housing, Brownfield Redevelopment, Agri-Business Support, Heritage, Climate Change and Accessibility. The Corporate Calling Program allows staff to have regular touchpoints with, and provide relevant support to, key employers in Town across a variety of sectors.