Business licences in Okotoks are valid for the calendar year, January 1 to December 31. Renewal invoices for 2026 were emailed in mid-December from license@okotoks.ca - please check your junk folder just in case! To avoid a $50 late fee, please pay your invoice by January 31, 2026.

Visit okotoks.ca/business-licensing to find easy payment options and additional info. If you plan to cancel your licence for 2026, please email license@okotoks.ca. Thank you for being an important part of our vibrant business community!

We would like to welcome the following business to town - thank you for doing business in Okotoks and becoming part of our wonderful business community!

Home-based:
Serenity Accounting & Bookkeeping Inc. 
Erika Ayala Permanent Makeup & Aesthetics
TechWise Handyman
Big V Plumbing and Mechanical
MGL Bookkeeping

Storefront:
Vex Tires Inc. 
Osmow’s Shawarma
Innerbliss Reiki Services

Join Mayor Thorn and Council for a community conversation on municipal governance, the Town’s financial health, and what’s on the horizon for Okotoks in 2026. To be followed by a brief Q & A period.

January 15, 2025 | 7-8 pm
Viking Rentals Centre Events Hall, Smith Room
#4-204 Community Way

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Join the Okotoks & District Chamber of Commerce for an informal meet & greet with Mayor and members of Council!

Thursday, January 22 I 7-9 pm
Big Beaver Brewing, 1013, 200 Southridge Drive

$20 member/$30 non-member; event includes light appies.

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Hosted by the Okotoks and District Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Tanya Thorn and CAO Elaine Vincent will discuss growth, community development, business support and plans/projects shaping the future of our town. 

Tuesday, February 10 I 8-10:00 am
Best Western Plus Okotoks Inns & Suites, 100 Southbank Road

Advanced registration is required.

$25 member/$35 non-member; event includes a light breakfast.

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Getting Set Up in Okotoks

Whether you’re starting a home-based business or moving into a commercial space, the Town’s Doing Business in Okotoks Guide has everything you need to know to get started from licences and permits to local supports. Download the guide by clicking the button below.

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There’s always something happening in Okotoks! Click the link below for event info or to submit a community or business event! 

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Contrary to popular belief, idling your car isn’t the best way to warm it up - driving is. Even on cold days, just a couple minutes of idling is enough before you hit the road. Natural Resources Canada notes that if every Canadian avoided three minutes of idling a day, CO₂ emissions could be reduced by 1.4 million tonnes each year.

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Is idling an issue outside your business? Free "Our Community is Idle Free" signs are available to help remind drivers to turn off their engines. Please email environment@okotoks.ca to request one. 

Check out our Business Support & Resources webpage for info on planning, launching, or growing a business, financing, marketing, training, succession planning and more! You can also connect with local support agencies like Community Futures Highwood, the Okotoks & District Chamber of Commerce, MCG Careers & Inclusion Foothills.

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Business webinars can help businesses thrive. They often focus on specific skills or topics relevant to your industry. Check out what's coming up!

Business Webinars & More

Interested in learning more about, or bidding on, procurement opportunities? Find out more below!

Procurement Opportunities

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