Growth and Expansion Support

Supporting businesses rooted in the Oakville community

Branches to Business program

Branches to Business is Invest Oakville's Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) program, designed to support local businesses through a streamlined four-pillar approach.

As Oakville's dedicated business support service, Branches to Business connects businesses with the resources, expertise, and opportunities they need to grow, invest, and succeed. Whether you're exploring funding opportunities, planning an expansion, addressing workforce needs, or navigating municipal processes, our team provides a single point of contact to help you access the right support at the right time.

To receive personalized assistance from the Invest Oakville team, please complete the intake form below.

Complete The Branches To Business Intake Form

Branches to Business: Supporting businesses rooted in the Oakville community

The program supports business success through four strategic pillars:

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Funding tools and programs

Connecting businesses with grants, loans, venture capital, accelerator programs, and other funding opportunities to support growth, innovation, and investment.
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Scaling and growth

Helping businesses access programs, partnerships, and resources that support expansion, research and development, new products or services, market diversification, and long-term growth.
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Workforce development

Providing employers with talent attraction, retention, training, and workforce development resources to help meet current and future labour needs.
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Navigating municipal government processes

Serving as a single point of contact to help businesses navigate municipal processes and connect with the appropriate Town departments regarding permits, licensing, development approvals, zoning, and signage requirements.
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