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Opening a Business

Thinking of starting a new business in our community? Whether you're opening a restaurant, a food truck, or a personal service setting like a hair salon or tattoo shop, we’re here to help you get off to a safe and successful start. Find out what you need to do to meet public health requirements for your business.

Opening a food business

This includes:

  • Restaurants and cafés
  • Take-out and catering services
  • Farmers’ markets
  • Food trucks
  • Grocery and convenient stores

Learn more about opening a food business

Opening a personal service setting

This includes:

  • Tattoo and body piercing studios
  • Hair salons and barber shops
  • Facial and make-up services
  • Manicure and pedicure services

Learn about opening a personal service setting

Contact Us

Southwestern Public Health (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday)

St. Thomas Site
(Administrative office)
1230 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, ON N5P 1G9

Woodstock Site
410 Buller Street
Woodstock, ON N4S 4N2

Call us toll free: 1-800-922-0096
Email us

Work with Us

Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) values our people! We pride ourselves on our positive and flexible work environment.

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