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15 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,M arch 4,2021 theifp.ca 221 Miller Dr., Georgetown 905-873-6776 • GenesisHealthTeam.com InPerson, Phone & Virtual Appts WALK-IN & FAMILY CLINIC FLU VACCINE AVAILABLE Call today! Open 7 Days a Week Where good health begins WINDOWS & DOORS VISIT OUR SHOWROOM: 11 MOUNTAINVIEW ROAD N., GEORGETOWN, ON L7G 4T3 905-873-0236 www.buy-wise.ca + + Winter Homeowners guide Business Training for Creatives Wednesdays, online from 6 to 8 p.m. (March 24 - May 26, 2021) The Town of Halton Hills is bringing "Artrepreneur", a York Region Arts Council program, to your home with classes led by expert instructors in business planning, marketing, grant writing, financial planning and more! Artrepreneur is FREE for creative entrepreneurs in Halton Hills including artists, non-profit management, and cultural workers; a $100 deposit will be returned to participants upon completion of the program. For full details and to apply by March 14 visit: artrepreneurprogram.com/haltonhills Downtown Georgetown businesses owners will get some relief through the Downtown Georgetown Business Improvement Ar- ea (DGBIA) in 2021. The Town of Halton Hills has approved a re- quest by the DGBIA for a 25 per cent reduction in 2021 DGBIA membership lev- ies. The levy is collected au- tomatically by the Town from all commercial prop- erties within the BIA's specified boundaries and is the main source of revenue for the organization. The funding is used to provide programs and ser- vices to businesses within the Downtown George- town area including the fa- çade improvement grant program, marketing of the downtown and its busi- nesses, cleaning, beautify- ing, and decorating the downtown and organizing community events such as the Downtown George- town Farmers Market and the Rock'n Roll'n Classic Car Show. "Like many small busi- nesses across the country, our members have been through a lot financially over the past year," Jamie Watt, DGBIA board chair, said. "That is why we decided as a Board to provide some relief of our own to the membership, while still be- ing able to provide much needed services to busi- nesses and the community. We want business owners to know that we're in this fight together." The shortfall in revenue will be replenished from the DGBIA's reserve funds. Business owners are also encouraged to contact their landlords to pass on the levy reduction in their rent. NEWS TOWN APPROVES BIA LEVY REDUCTION BRYAN MYERS bmyers@metroland.com The Town of Halton Hills has approved a 25 per cent reduction in levies for downtown Georgetown BIA members. Graham Paine/Metroland