Find support for your business

Whether you’re looking to get involved in the business community, expand your business or find financial support, this page is a resource to help guide you. If you need help determining what resources are best for your business, connect with the Town’s Economic Development Officer.

Get involved in the business community

If your business is new to Town or you’re looking for ways to stay engaged with the local business community through promotions, events or joining a board, reach out to the Huntsville BIA and Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce to discuss benefits of a membership.

To get in touch with the Huntsville BIA, visit: www.downtownhuntsvilleadventures.ca, call (705) 789-1400 or email huntsvillebia@gmail.com
To get in touch with the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce, visit: www.huntsvilleadventures.com, call 705-789-4771 or email chamber@huntsvillelakeofbays.on.ca
To get in touch with the Port Sydney/Utterson Chamber of Commerce, visit: www.portsydneycoc.com, call (705) 385-9753 or email info@portsydneycoc.com.

Financial support and incentives

There are a number of financial supports and incentives available for your business needs.

Business Support

For assistance with employee recruitment, financial support or how to run a business the following local services are here to help!

YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka Employment Services: When it comes to questions about employee recruitment, retention, management and more, the YMCA Employment Services are here to help. Support and programs include candidate matching, wage subsidy program, employer info sessions, employment and transition services, skill enhancements and more.
Muskoka Small Business Centre: At any stage of business development, the centre can provide business information, consultation and programming. Whether it’s creating a business plan, registering your business, understanding business finances or managing growth, the centre is here to help.
Muskoka Futures: Your go-to organization for investments and resources. If you’re unable to secure traditional financing or insufficient financing, looking for grant opportunities, or interested in assistance with business planning and succession, connect with Muskoka Futures to see how they can help your business gain momentum.

COVID-19 business support:

For business support and services related to COVID-19, visit the Financial/Business support and recovery page.

Grant and funding opportunities

Financial grants to assist your business, organization or not-for-profit include:

Municipal support

Huntsville offers a Community Financial Requests program for events or projects that provide a benefit to the community. For eligibility criteria and program details, view the Community Financial Requests page. If you should have any questions, please reach out to the Economic Development Officer.
Businesses or properties located within the Downtown Huntsville Business Improvement Area (BIA) are eligible to participate in the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program. This program includes grants for building/façade improvements, planning and building applications, landscape improvements and tax increments. To learn more visit the Community Improvement page.

Local and regional support

Huntsville Municipal Accommodation Tax Association offers a partnership program for community projects, initiatives and/or events that support tourism efforts
Muskoka Futures

Provincial and Federal support

Development charges

For an overview of development charges visit the Development Charges page. Please consult with the Town of Huntsville Building department to determine the charges that may apply to specific development proposals.