Business Support Services

We take pride in the diversified support services available to both new and existing businesses in Oakville.
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Get connected!

When you want to connect with an organization that represents your sector, bolster networking opportunities and build lasting relationships with the business community, let our Economic Development team point you in the right direction!

Programs and resources

Our services

Our Economic Development team offers guidance and support through every stage of business development. Here are a few of the ways we can help:

Business retention and expansion

  • Offering information for businesses on a variety of topics, from financing to facility expansion.
  • Connecting companies to industry networks and partnership opportunities.
  • Providing a corporate calling program to identify the needs of local businesses and help them to expand.

Research and analysis

  • Providing economic, demographic and sector information and analysis.
  • Monitoring Oakville's competitive position and creating recommendations to maintain or improve our standing.
  • Publishing annual reports on the performance of Oakville's economy.

Site selection

  • Relocation and site selection services.
  • Land development and approvals assistance.
  • Database of major opportunities and investments.

Investment attraction

  • Marketing Oakville as a premium destination for business.
  • Lead servicing.
  • International business development.
  • Offering information for businesses on a variety of topics, from financing to facility expansion.
  • Connecting companies to industry networks and partnership opportunities.
  • Providing a corporate calling program to identify the needs of local businesses and help them to expand.
  • Providing economic, demographic and sector information and analysis.
  • Monitoring Oakville's competitive position and creating recommendations to maintain or improve our standing.
  • Publishing annual reports on the performance of Oakville's economy.
  • Relocation and site selection services.
  • Land development and approvals assistance.
  • Database of major opportunities and investments.
  • Marketing Oakville as a premium destination for business.
  • Lead servicing.
  • International business development.

Local organizations at your service

Halton Region Small Business Centre

Halton Region Small Business Centre

  • For opening, managing or growing a business
  • Comprehensive resource centre
  • Training, expertise and tools to guide your business
  • One-on-one advisory services
Halton Region
Oakville Chamber of Commerce

Oakville Chamber of Commerce

  • Represents the interests of the local business community
  • Provides members with networking events
  • Members enjoy many benefits including group insurance and affiliate programs
Oakville Chamber
Haltech

Haltech

  • Halton's Regional Innovation Centre - helping tech companies transform ideas and innovations into well-positioned, growing ventures
  • Offers structured programs for startups and global scaleups
  • Provides business innovation advising and entrepreneurship workshops
Haltech
Silicon Halton

Silicon Halton

  • Representing growing high-tech companies throughout Halton Region
  • Supporting technology leadership and social networks
  • Promoting members and Halton as global technology hub
Silicon Halton

Additional employment resources

In Halton Region, there are a number of organizations that can help your business with your employment needs. Some resources for both employers and employees include:

Employment Halton

Programs, services and resources to support job seekers and employers in the Halton Region.

Go to the Employment Halton website

Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC)

Provides career and life learning, apprenticeship support, mentorship, and workforce development services.

Go to the HIEC website

Centre for Skills Development

Programs and resources for employers, skilled trades, job seekers, immigrants, and businesses in Ontario.

Go to the Centre for Skills Development website

Community Employment Services - Sheridan College

Provides assistance and support for training and uniting employers and employees.

Go to the Community Employment Services website

Peel Halton Workforce Development Group

Offers tools, data, programs, and news on the employment landscape in the Peel and Halton regions.

Go to the Peel Halton Workforce Development Group website

Employment Ontario

Help job seekers, workers, and employers with advice, grants, and other services around public and private sector employment.

Go to the Employment Ontario website

Questions?

Contact econdev@oakville.ca to discuss which tools can help you meet your online business goals.

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