York Region is where business thrives — strategically located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) of Ontario, with a skilled workforce, diverse industries, and vibrant communities. Is your business ready to grow in the heart of Canada’s economy and one of the largest in North America?
Where Talent
And Opportunity
Intersect
9
Unique cities and towns with…
1,200,000+
Living here and supporting…
59,000+
Thriving businesses and growing!
By locating in Toronto area’s York Region, your business has convenient and central access to all of the GTA and everything it has to offer.
This includes diverse and global talent, 18 post-secondary institutions within commuting distance, major highways, two international airports, Canada-wide rail lines for distribution, strong industry sectors, and a quality of life that ranks among the highest in the world.
Top companies have been choosing York Region’s nine cities and towns as their location for Canadian headquarters or major operational centres for over fifty years. The Region’s economy is very diverse and attracts companies of all sizes. Home to one of Canada’s largest tech hubs with nearly 5,000 ICT companies, the country’s largest independent automotive parts and electronics manufacturing hub, a leading financial hub in Ontario, and many other strong industry sectors, has led to more than 600 foreign companies making the business decision to call York Region home.
These companies have built lasting success here. There’s nothing stopping your business from doing the same! Our team proudly supports international companies looking to expand to York Region, but we also support Canadian companies looking to expand to the GTA, and most importantly companies that are already established in the Region’s business community.
Explore….
York Region’s
Sectors
The global F-35 program is taking flight, and it’s being powered by Canadian companies. Approximately 30 Canadian companies from coast-to-coast are contributing to the $3.2 million worth of Canadian parts and technology that are already part of each and every jet. LHM Technologies Inc., a Solestra Group company, is one of those suppliers.
From urban and suburban to country living, you’ll find it in York Region’s cities and towns!
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