Where Talent and Opportunity Intersect
To help businesses navigate tariff uncertainty and explore opportunities in new markets, York Region Economic Development offers a self-serve trade support page featuring resources, federal and provincial funding programs, research information, news, and trade-related business events.
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 Town of Georgina is pleased to welcome Milwaukee Tool, a global leader in professional cordless power tools, accessories and hand tools, as the newest major tenant in the Keswick Business Park.
From urban and suburban to country living, you’ll find it in York Region’s cities and towns!
Ready For The
Next Step?
Let’s Talk.
Our team provides a variety of business advisory services to support companies that are already established in York Region and to Canadian or international companies that may be looking to establish operations in Toronto area’s York Region. Let’s chat about how we can support you.
