Small businesses are the heart of Okotoks! From local retailers and restaurants to home-based businesses, tradespeople and professional services, they create jobs, support community initiatives and help make Okotoks the vibrant place we call home.

In fact, nearly 97% of local businesses are small businesses, making them a driving force in our local economy.

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Economic Development, in partnership with the Okotoks & District Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures and the Okotoks Elks Club, has a full lineup of Small Business Month events designed to support local entrepreneurs and business owners. Join us! 

📅Tues, Oct 6: Bevvies & Business
🕜5:30 - 7:30pm
📍Big Beaver Brewing

📅Wed, Oct 14: LinkedIn & Lunch
🕜11:30am - 1:30pm
📍Fazoli's Okotoks

📅Tues, Oct 20: Speed Networking
🕜5:30-8:30pm
📍Elks Hall

📅Wed, Oct 21: Coffee & Connections
🕜7:30-9:30am
📍The Collective

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Planning something spooky, sweet or fun this Halloween? If your business is offering a Halloween special, themed experience, activity, event or other Halloween fun, we want to hear about it!

Send us the details of what your business has planned and we’ll help spread the word on our Visit Okotoks Insta channel.

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Sponsorship opportunities and event activations are officially OPEN for this year’s Light Up Okotoks, happening Fri, Nov 20 in downtown Okotoks!

Learn more & register by Nov 6

Have a question or something new you’d like to see? We’d love to hear from you and explore how we can make this year’s Light Up event even more magical. 

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Okotoks will welcome approximately 1,500 athletes, coaches, officials, families and fans for the Canadian U-18 Curling Championships Apr 18-24, 2027. Hosted at Murray Arena and the Okotoks Curling Club, the event marks the first national curling championship in the community!

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The Host Committee is planning ways to showcase the very best of Okotoks, with opportunities for local businesses to get involved. Watch for more info coming soon.

Questions? Reach out to Wade Johnston, Host Committee 

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Local business unHalteredHope is bringing the award-winning documentary Rescued Hearts to Okotoks. The film explores the powerful connection between horses and humans.

The event will also feature information booths and a silent auction, with proceeds supporting Opening Gaits Therapeutic Riding Society and Heel and Hoof Horse Rescue.

📅 Sat, Oct 24
🕜 Doors open at 1:30pm
📍 Okotoks Cinemas, 100 Stockton Avenue

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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!

Storefront:
Tudor Manor/Yarrow III Partnership
Elma & Elk Ltd
Center Ice Brewing Corp

Home Occupations:
Comfort Union
Martin and Angela Hosier

Thinking about installing solar panels, upgrading to heat pumps, or investing in other clean energy technologies for your business? Eligible corporations can receive a refundable federal tax credit of up to 30% on qualifying clean technology purchases. Inquire with your accountant or check out the details below.

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Funding Support 

Community Futures Highwood  - provides business financing, free business guidance, and one-on-one support.

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Biz Connect - find resources to help your business start, grow & succeed.

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Business Benefits Finder - Federal government support programs and services.

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