WHERE
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YOUR BUSINESS IN THE HEART OF GREATER TORONTO
York Region is one of Canada’s largest and most diverse business centres situated conveniently in the middle of the Toronto Region; close to downtown Toronto, major airports and highways, and more.
TALENT
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RECRUIT TOP TALENT
TO DRIVE YOUR BUSINESS
York Region has the highest concentration of residents in tech occupations within the Toronto-Waterloo corridor and is one of the most accessible locations for talent in the Toronto Region.
OPPORTUNITY
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JOIN A LEADING ONTARIO BUSINESS HUB
Canada’s 2nd largest tech hub with over 4,500 companies, the largest autotech and parts cluster, Ontario’s 2nd largest Financial hub, and other leading industry sectors in the Toronto Region.
INTERSECT
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EXCITING LIFESTYLE AND CAREER OPTIONS
Live in a community where a top quality of life and career opportunities intersect to create the life you want. Urban or suburban living, you’ll find it here in York Region.
Toronto Area’s York Region //
Toronto Area’s York Region is the fastest growing large municipality in Ontario, Canada and is a thriving and diverse community that is home to:
- 1.2 million residents
- 54,000+ businesses
- 600,000 jobs
- 4 urban growth centres
- Canada’s second largest tech hub
York Region – a collection of nine diverse and unique cities and towns – is a top destination in the Greater Toronto Area and Canada for business, innovation, and talent.
Key Industry Sectors //
With a strategically advantageous location in the Greater Toronto Area, York Region’s economy is thriving because of diverse industry sectors that build off and support each other to drive business and job growth. These key sectors are focused on products, services, and manufacturing.
York Region Business Community News //
- Aurora Headquartered Magna News – HASCO Magna eDrives Hit the Market on Volkswagen MEB Platform
The highly integrated eDrive system is specifically optimized for secondary eDrives for electrified vehicles. The system was designed using Magna’s fully integrated, modular and scalable building block approach, resulting in a cost-efficient and highly advanced product that meets the various demands for global application. - York Region Business Update // January 2022
York Region Economic Development’s monthly e-newsletter shares highlights and news from the business community, small business supports, events, economic data, and more. Check out the January edition now! - 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.
York Region’s office markets contain a mix of urban- and suburban-style product, as well as a considerable amount of flex space – a wide range of assets that can accommodate companies at all stages of growth.
Bill Argeropoulos, Principal & Practice Leader, Research (Canada) | Avison Young | 2019
YORK REGION / WHERE TALENT AND OPPORTUNITY INTERSECT
AURORA / EAST GWILLIMBURY / GEORGINA / KING / MARKHAM / NEWMARKET / RICHMOND HILL / VAUGHAN / WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE