Weekly Member Updates - April 1, 2022

 

IN THIS ISSUE:

  • Participation Request:  Events Calendar on oakvilledowntown.com

  • Free public Wi-Fi, smart digital services now in Downtown Oakville!

  • Halton Small Business Centre is launching a Starter Company Plus cohort

  • Town of Oakville receives Marketing Canada Award

  • Neighbour to Neighbour Chat: Family Wellness Forum at St. John's United Church

  • Welcome to the Neighbourhood

Participation Request:  Events Calendar on oakvilledowntown.com 

 

Do you have an upcoming event/workshop/masterclass that you would like added to the Events calendar on our website? Simply click here to submit your event details and we will add it into our calendar for you!  Our Downtown Events calendar is available in the "Community & Happenings" section of our website.

 

Going forward, we will include a monthly call-out in the member newsletter as a reminder to submit your upcoming event information; however, you can also submit event details at any time via our Member portal (app or website access, password is Lakeshore).  Under the Member Services tab on our website you will see a "Submit Event Info" option.   

 

Free public Wi-Fi, smart digital services now in Downtown Oakville!

 

The Town of Oakville continues to deliver a number of smart city technologies to better connect the community and improve access to town services as free public Wi-Fi, digital information kiosks and real-time parking information are now available in downtown Oakville.

 

The free Wi-Fi network is open to all visitors daily using a Wi-Fi-enabled device such as a smartphone, tablet or laptop computer and is available in downtown Oakville from Navy to Allan streets along Lakeshore Road East.

 

Digital information kiosks have recently been installed at Reynolds, George and Navy streets along Lakeshore Road East to help visitors learn more about what is happening in the area.

 

A digital sign showing real-time information on parking availability has been installed on Lakeshore Road near Navy Street heading into the downtown core with another being installed on Trafalgar Road later this spring.  As well, a map with real-time parking information is also available on the town's website to help residents find places to park more easily.

 

Visit the Smart technologies in downtown Oakville page for more information.

Halton Small Business Centre is launching a Starter Company Plus cohort

 

The Halton Small Business Centre is launching a new Starter Company Plus cohort this spring. 
Starter Company Plus supports eligible (aspiring) entrepreneurs looking to build their small businesses. The program provides training, mentoring, and advice. It also helps small business owners apply for grants that will aid them financially.


Eligibility criteria for Starter Company Plus 
To apply for the Starter Company Plus program, you must:

  • be a permanent resident or Canadian citizen 
  • be 18 years of age or older 
  • not be attending school or planning to return to school while enrolled in the program 
  • not be enrolled in any other government-funded employment program 
  • own, or plan to own, a business in Halton Region 


Application/Registration 

  • Before applying to the Starter Company Plus program, you must attend an information session 
  • Applications will not be accepted if you fail to meet all program requirements. All submissions must be complete to be considered. 

 

Register now!  

Join Halton Small Business Centre for a mandatory virtual information session to learn more: 

 

  • April 7: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - register online
  • April 11: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - register online 

 

Click here for more information about the Starter Company Plus program.

Town of Oakville receives Marketing Canada Award

 

On March 9, the Town of Oakville announced that it received a Marketing Canada Award from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC), for its new Community Profile - Where Living Works.  The investment attraction publication highlights the advantages of choosing a location in Oakville, along with key information for businesses to make an investment decision, including demographic data, top industries and real estate market trends. 

 

Neighbour to Neighbour Chat: Family Wellness Forum at St. John's United Church

 

St. John's United Church will be hosting a Family Wellness Forum on Saturday, April 23.  The forum was designed to help educate community members on the possible impact of the last two years on the family’s mental health and to introduce some of the community resources available to help with these new challenges.

 

Date: Saturday April 23, 2022

Location - 262 Randall Street, Oakville

Speakers: 9am-12:30pm

Resource Table: 12:30-1:30pm


Click here to register (join in person or online)

Click here to learn more about this event

Now Open! 

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Naturepedic Organic Mattress

Petit Paris French Tutoring

River 16 Restaurant & Lounge

                                       

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Beacon Oakville  

Cinnaholic

Fluf Souffle Cheesecake Café     

Summer & Grace Gallery

White Carat Co. Diamonds    

ZaZen Meditation & Self-Studio   

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