Free Tourism Training for Okotoks Businesses | Check out our free tourism webinar series to help you attract more visitors, enhance the visitor experience & capitalize on tourism opportunities! Here's what's coming up: July 28, 2:00 pm - Event Activation: Making the Most of Large Events August 2, 2:00 pm - Experience Packaging: Turning What You Have into What Visitors Buy Learn more & register Missed the first webinar? Learn simple, practical ways to attract visitors, encourage spending and create memorable experiences that keep customers coming back. Watch the webinar | | Grand Opening: Casa Tequila | Congratulations to Casa Tequila on their grand opening celebration in downtown Okotoks on June 6! Located at 82 Elma Street, Casa Tequila brings authentic Mexican cuisine, culture & hospitality to our community with recipes inspired by the traditions of Michoacán and Jalisco, Mexico, including family recipes passed down through generations. Learn more | | Business Spotlight: Soulful & Still | Soulful & Still Massage Therapy offers personalized relaxation and therapeutic massage treatments to support recovery, stress relief and overall wellness. Owner and RMT Abby Klassen chose Okotoks for its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community and looks forward to building meaningful connections while helping clients feel and function at their best. Learn more | | Business Spotlight: Confidence Coach | The Confidence Coach, Wendy J. Holloway, helps individuals overcome burnout, build confidence and create meaningful change through coaching workshops and one-on-one support. Combining mindset work with practical strategies, Wendy helps clients gain clarity and move forward in their personal and professional lives. She values Okotoks’ strong sense of community and connection, where people are eager to learn, grow and support one another. Learn more | | Business Spotlight: Azimuth Builders Ltd. | Azimuth Builders Ltd. is being recognized for its leadership in Okotoks’ first Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Diversion Pilot Project. In partnership with the Town of Okotoks & Wilco Disposal, the local builder helped test practical ways to reduce construction waste and increase material recovery on an active job site. Learn more | | 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: Okotoks Toyota Okotoks Music Academy Home-based: Wildstone Washworks Ltd. Okotoks Precision Sharpen | | The Road to Okotoks: Morneau Cup is Almost Here! | Thousands of visitors are expected in Okotoks July 14–19 for the Road to Okotoks: Morneau Cup. To help visitors explore the community between national baseball championship games, the Town is promoting local businesses through visitor resources, an online business directory and self-guided tours on the Driftscape app. Explore current tours Businesses interested in being featured in visitor promotions or future tours can learn more and sign up at The Road to Okotoks. Need more info? Email visit@okotoks.ca | | Taste of Okotoks Coming Soon! | Taste of Okotoks returns to downtown Okotoks on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing residents and visitors together to celebrate local food, businesses and community. The event showcases restaurants, cafés, bakeries, food trucks and specialty food vendors while encouraging attendees to explore downtown shops and services. This is a great opportunity to support local, attract new customers and experience the energy of Okotoks' vibrant downtown! Learn more | | Inaugural Big Rock Open Golf Tournament Coming in August! | Connect with local businesses, community leaders and sports enthusiasts at the inaugural Big Rock Open Golf Tournament on August 20, 2026, at D'Arcy Ranch Golf Club. Hosted by the Town of Okotoks and the Sticks & Strings Foundation, this exciting event combines networking, community impact and a day on the course. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet special guest Jordan Eberle, NHL All-Star and captain of the Seattle Kraken. Proceeds support the Town's strategic Indigenous initiatives and the Sticks & Strings Foundation. Learn more & purchase tickets | | Eco-Tips: Free Irrigation Assessments Available for Businesses | Looking for ways to reduce water use and save on utility costs? The Town offers free Irrigation & Watering Assessments for both residential and commercial utility customers. During the assessment, a Conservation Educator will review your irrigation system, help optimize watering schedules, assess lawn and soil conditions and identify opportunities to improve water efficiency and reduce waste. Book your assessment today | | Business Resources & Funding | Businesses can access year-round opportunities to connect, learn and grow through networking events, workshops, business development initiatives and workforce supports. Visit the Town’s Business Supports page to explore partners offering events, training, programs, inclusive hiring practices and more. Learn more Funding Support Biz Connect - find resources to help your business start, grow & succeed. Learn more Business Benefits Finder - Federal government support programs and services. Learn more | | 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 | | 📱Stay connected & informed! Check out/ sign up for all Town newsletters! 💡 Do you have ideas to make this newsletter more exciting or business-related topics you'd like to see? Connect with us! | | | | | |