According to Lee-Kwen, who manages a team of about 250 engineers across 10 locations worldwide, York Region is one of the key sites for the company and it will be growing in the near future.
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Building Out Spokes: Selecting the Right Space for Your Company’s Return-to-Office Plan
The hub-and-spoke office model pushes companies to reconsider a single central location and instead have a primary head office with smaller ‘spoke’ locations placed closer to where employees live. Giving staff the option to come into the office with more accessibility and comfort.
Farming With a Purpose in York Region
“York Region has always been very dynamic and supportive, especially when it comes to general knowledge and support for agriculture and agriculture technologies, and has quite a diverse and strong agriculture community and business ecosystem. When I have presented my ideas in other communities, the looks and comments I received were very different than in York Region, where there’s more understanding and a willingness to experiment and support agricultural innovation.”
York University Officially Opens Newest YSpace Location in Northern York Region
“By leveraging the success of YSpace’s programs and making customized resources available to the Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury, York University is facilitating entrepreneurship and business acceleration in northern York Region,” says York University’s Vice-President Research and Innovation Amir Asif.
Major New Business Investments in York Region: Discover Who They Are Now!
These new business investments and expansions in the Region’s tech, life science, and distribution sectors are a clear indicator that York Region is a location of choice to launch, scale, and tap into the talent pool and business opportunities available in the GTA.
Sobeys, Newmarket-Based Company Plan Pilot Project to Reduce Polystyrene Packaging
“What Eco Guardian put forward really excited us,” she said. “It’s a fibre-based tray — so, something that is non-plastic — and they were also in a position to be commercially viable.”
Tech Investments, Jobs, and Tech Experts Collide in York Region’s #YRtech Pavilion at Collision
With the announcement of over $250 million in business investments and expansions, along with the creation of 800 jobs, new partnerships, and multiple startup pitch competitions, York Region’s #YRtech Pavilion was a big draw for those that came to check out the ‘Olympics of Tech’ in North America.
Vaughan Resident Creates ‘Holy Grail of Startup Accelerators’
Poteck wants to give back by investing in startups closer to home with a new accelerator program, called LocoLAB.
Vaughan Announces Next Phase of Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct
The move feels like a part of the bigger urban expansion happening in Vaughan. Nevo, who moved to country seven years ago from Israel, thinks the city is going to continue to build north.
Richmond Hill Launches Innovation Initiative For Businesses
Since the program launched in March this year, 17 companies have already successfully worked with CLIC to uncover market insights and develop new product/service opportunities.
Newmarket’s Treefrog Certified to Invest in Immigrant Entrepreneurs
At the Collision Conference in Toronto, the Town of Newmarket and Treefrog Inc. announced that the Treefrog Accelerator (the Accelerator) successfully received designation from the federal government as a Start-up Visa organization.
York University’s YSpace Expands to Northern York Region
This dedicated space will feature virtual and in-person learning and allow for collaboration with other business owners and create connections with mentors. The physical space will offer computer access, internet, video conferencing solutions, photography tools for e-commerce and online content creation, collaboration spaces, programming support, and business community resources.
Skinopathy is Local Healthcare Success Story for Aurora’s Keith Loo
The local success story of Mr. Loo and Dr. Hong was the focus of the inaugural Emerging Aurora event, an initiative of the Aurora’s Economic Development Board.
2021 Year In Review // York Region Economic Development
On behalf of York Region Economic Strategy, I am pleased to present the 2021 Economic
Development Year in Review. This is an overview of economic development activities undertaken this past year, highlights of business news from across the Region, and important economic indicators showing the strength and resilience of our business community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Development Year in Review. This is an overview of economic development activities undertaken this past year, highlights of business news from across the Region, and important economic indicators showing the strength and resilience of our business community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Succeeding as a Canadian Food Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy. You need courage, perseverance, and an obvious passion for what you are pursuing. And when it comes to food entrepreneurialism, achieving success demands a special ingredient — a true love for making and sharing incredible…
ventureLAB Secures $2.5 million in Provincial Funding to Expand Semiconductor Incubator
Markham, York Region-based ventureLab has received a $2.5 million investment from the Government of Ontario to establish a medical technology stream within its Hardware Catalyst Initiative (HCI)
Oat Canada and Roquette Receive $4.1M as Part of a Project to Improve Oat-Processing Capacity
Oat Canada received scale-up support through the York Region Food and Beverage Accelerator Program through York University’s YSpace. This investment will see the development of novel oat ingredients and nutritionally superior oat-based food and beverage products.
Richmond Hill Partners with OCAD University and eCampusOntario to Launch CLIC
CLIC brings together expertise from Richmond Hill’s Small Business Enterprise Centre and OCAD University to help businesses review their offerings and business models through a design-thinking lens.
TechKnowledgy: That’s One Way to Describe the Depth and Potential of Automotive Technology in Greater Toronto Area’s York Region
“York Region is home to one of the largest and most comprehensive auto tech ecosystems in North America.” — Brendan Sweeney, Managing Director, Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing
ventureLAB’s 2021 Annual Review
In 2021, ventureLAB enabled tech companies to create over 400 new jobs and raise more than $116 million in capital.
York Region’s New Investment Aims to Attract Global Tech Firms and Create New Jobs in the Region
Regional Municipality of York today announced a five-year, $1.5 million investment in ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative – a Canadian lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor companies.
ventureLAB Receives $1.5 Million From Municipal Government to Expand Hardware, Semiconductor Incubator
ventureLAB has received $1.5 million from the Regional Municipality of York to expand its hardware and semiconductor-focused incubator.
Hardware Catalyst Initiative Lands Further Funding
ventureLAB and the Regional Municipality of York have partnered to expand the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor companies.
York Region Invests $1.5M Into Canada’s Only Hardware-Focused Lab and Incubator, Aims to Attract Global Tech Firms
ventureLAB and the Regional Municipality of York have partnered to expand the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor companies.
ventureLAB-supported company, Hyivy Health, Secures $1.1M in Pre-Seed Funding
ventureLAB-supported company is developing the first smart, holistic pelvic health rehabilitation product for the one in three women who will develop pelvic health complications in their lifetime.
Government Extends Loan Forgiveness Repayment Deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account
The repayment deadline for CEBA loans to qualify for partial loan forgiveness is being extended from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2023.
ventureLAB and York Region announce 2021 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund Recipients
Funded with the generous support of the Regional Municipality of York, the fund allows local organizations to increase innovation and elevate sustainability in York Region while expanding inclusion, diversity, and accessibility.
Two York Region Food Companies Secured Deals on CBC Dragons’ Den
Check out these local food entrepreneurs and how they secured a deal on CBC’s Dragons’ Den!
York University Student, From Richmond Hill, Wins Bronze Medal at IFIA Best Invention Awards 2021
York University student Erfan Nouraee has won a bronze medal at one of the most coveted international invention and innovation awards. “At its most basic level, innovation is about change,” said Nouraee, who lived and studied in Richmond Hill for years.
Federal Government Announces New Targeted COVID-19 Business Support
The Government of Canada has confirmed that certain existing income and business support programs will end on October 23, 2021, as previously announced. This includes the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy.