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Business support

Guidance, resources, and results

Whether you’re launching a new venture or expanding an existing one, Milton offers the resources and guidance to help your business succeed. From startup support to navigating tariffs and regulations, we’re here to connect you with the tools you need to move forward with confidence.

Starting a business?

From learning how to write a business plan to accessing funding data and connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs and mentors, there is a wide range of resources available to support your journey and grow your business.

Looking for assistance to start, manage, or grow your small business? The Halton Region SBC provides:

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Starting or scaling your business in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, clean tech, information technology, smart transportation, life sciences/health care, and social innovation to get to the next level? The Innovation Factory provides:

  • Advisory services
  • Connections to strategic partners
  • Funding and investment guidance
  • IP programming
  • Workshops, networking, pitch competitions, and more
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Small Business Centres of Ontario offer e-learning opportunities to elevate your business skills. Each session runs for 30 minutes or less. You will receive tools, templates, and helpful resources throughout.

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Halton Region provides vital information to ensure food safety, including inspections, certifications, requirements for food vendors and special event coordinators, renovations to food premises, and more.

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Better Food Factory is a food incubator – accelerator offering commercial kitchen space and services to assist you start or grow your business from concept to launch.

Better Food Factory

Opportunities to connect

Looking for tailored business support or celebrating a milestone?

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Milton’s Economic Development team is focused on helping local businesses grow and succeed. Through scheduled site visits, we learn about your business challenges, explore growth opportunities, and connect you with tailored resources and support.

Ready to meet with us? Fill out the form below to tell us about your business. A member of the Economic Development team will contact you to schedule a visit.

Thank you for connecting with the Town of Miton Economic Development office. We are committed to fostering the economic resiliency of our community. Connecting with our local businesses is an important part of this work. By completing this form, you can help us better understand your business goals, opportunities, and challenges so we can connect you with relevant resources and provide appropriate support. We can also help celebrate milestones such as grand openings and anniversaries. Required fields are marked with asterisks (*)
Your Name
What is the current state of your business?
What is the ownership structure of your business?
Business Address
Which industry classification (NAICS) best suits your business?
Do you own or lease your business location?
What are your business plans in the next five years?
Are you interested in information about any of the following? (check at the apply)
Would you like to schedule a visit to your business with Economic Development staff and/or Town Council?
Are you celebrating a business milestone? (eg. grand opening, anniversary, expansion)
If Yes, a member of the Milton team will contact you to gather additional details about your event. While we will make every effort to accommodate your request within the Mayor’s schedule, please note that availability cannot be guaranteed.
By submitting this form you will be giving your consent for the use and/or disclosure of contact information (telephone, email address, mailing address) to the Town of Milton representatives for the purpose of business outreach and support. Questions? Contact us at: invest@milton.ca

Are you celebrating a grand opening, expansion, or a milestone anniversary? Economic Development staff and/or a Town Council representative would love to celebrate with you.

Fill out the form below to tell us about your business.

Thank you for connecting with the Town of Miton Economic Development office. We are committed to fostering the economic resiliency of our community. Connecting with our local businesses is an important part of this work. By completing this form, you can help us better understand your business goals, opportunities, and challenges so we can connect you with relevant resources and provide appropriate support. We can also help celebrate milestones such as grand openings and anniversaries. Required fields are marked with asterisks (*)
Your Name
What is the current state of your business?
What is the ownership structure of your business?
Business Address
Which industry classification (NAICS) best suits your business?
Do you own or lease your business location?
What are your business plans in the next five years?
Are you interested in information about any of the following? (check at the apply)
Would you like to schedule a visit to your business with Economic Development staff and/or Town Council?
Are you celebrating a business milestone? (eg. grand opening, anniversary, expansion)
If Yes, a member of the Milton team will contact you to gather additional details about your event. While we will make every effort to accommodate your request within the Mayor’s schedule, please note that availability cannot be guaranteed.
By submitting this form you will be giving your consent for the use and/or disclosure of contact information (telephone, email address, mailing address) to the Town of Milton representatives for the purpose of business outreach and support. Questions? Contact us at: invest@milton.ca

Exporting and tariffs

Expanding into global markets can unlock new opportunities to grow your business, but understanding regulations and tariffs is key to business success.

There are several organizations that offer guidance and support to help build your global reach.

Canada’s export credit agency. It offers financial solutions, risk management tools, and trade expertise to support businesses in global markets.

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Helps Canadian businesses expand internationally by providing market intelligence, funding opportunities, and connections to global trade networks.

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Oversees Canada’s diplomatic and trade relations, manages international development programs, and provides consular services for Canadians abroad.

Global Affairs Canada provides a Step-By-Step Guide to Exporting.

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Whether you're a first-time exporter or a seasoned trader expanding into the United States market, Canadian businesses need to be proactive, well-informed, and ready to respond to changing U.S. tariff policies.

The Trade Commissioner Service provides tools and support to help you navigate tariffs and the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

A streamlined toolkit can help you mitigate issues when exporting to the U.S., stay competitive, and explore new global opportunities.

Tariff Toolkit

Recruitment and hiring services

Need to attract, select, and hire top talent? Several organizations can help you streamline the hiring process, access a wider pool of candidates, and provide expertise.

Employment Halton is a free service offered by Halton Region that can help you meet your hiring needs. It offers personalized services that include:

  • Screening and matching services to help you select the best candidate
  • Reference checks and education verification services
  • Training incentive programs to offset the cost of training and hourly wages
  • WSIB coverage during work placements
  • Follow-up support for the employer and trainee
  • Online job board
  • Hiring events and job fairs

567 Michigan Drive, Suite 200, Oakville (Get Directions)

Phone: 905-825-6000 ext. 2777
TTY: 905-827-9833
Email: employmentservices@halton.ca

Regular Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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The Centre for Skills Development is a free service that helps with your hiring and skilled training needs. It offers services that include:

  • Specialized technical training for employees in the areas of construction, electrical, millwright, and machinist trades
  • Hiring and recruitment support
  • Online job board
  • Hiring events and job fairs
  • Facility rentals

Phone: 905-333-3499 ext. 459 / 1-888-315-5521 
Fax: 905-693-1941 
Email: miltonweb@centreforskills.ca

Find this location on Google Maps

Regular hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Peel Halton Workforce Development Group (PHWDG) provides expertise and local labour market information to improve coordinated planning of employment and training services that meet community needs.

Tools for employers include:

Workforce Hub

An interactive toolkit designed for job seekers, employers, employment service providers, educators, as well as training and skills development practitioners to better understand the labour market in Peel and Halton regions.

Experiential Learning

Provides information about experiential learning, how to provide a meaningful experience, and how to connect with students.

Employer Surveys

Annual reports based on employer surveys provide insights into workforce needs, including expected retirement rates, training priorities, and the significance of newcomers to Canada as potential employees.

HMC Connections is a not-for-profit organization funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Employment Ontario offering various settlement and employment services

They provide:

  • Locally and internationally trained professionals for paid and unpaid placement opportunities
  • Support for employers to attract and retain the best and brightest employees
  • Applicants that have training specialized by sector
  • Ongoing support for up to one year for language skills, further education or training as required, basic safety equipment (i.e. work boots etc)
  • Wage subsidies

Phone: 905-842-2486
Fax: 905-842-8807
Email: info@hmcconnections.com

Find this location on Google Maps (Unit A3, inside the mall)

Regular hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Licences and permits

Business licences and permits help ensure businesses operate safely, legally, and in ways that benefit the community. Whether you’re opening a restaurant, starting a home-based business, or planning a special event, the Town of Milton is here to guide you through the process.

Licences and permits

Zoning by-laws

Milton’s zoning by-laws set the land uses allowed in each area of Milton, defines parking and landscaped areas and controls building location, size and height. Contact us to ensure you have the information you need before you start your project.

Milton zoning by-laws

Agriculture

The Halton Region Federation of Agriculture (HRFA) is one of 51 county and regional federations supported by Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). The HRFA represents the voice of agriculture in Halton Region and advocates on behalf of farm families on local agricultural issues.

HRFA

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Whether you’re launching, investing or expanding a business, the Economic Development team is here to support your business needs.

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