Following the tremendous sales success of its first two phases, Transit City by CentreCourt Developments, is now preparing to launch the third tower in the sought-after community. The East Tower will join the North and South Towers as the first residential blocks of the 100-acre mixed-use SmartCentres Place complex.
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Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Starting To Look Like It's a Thing
Half-way into 2017, two 55-storey condos onsite have sold out in 10 days, a third is on its way, and other condos are selling, under construction, or occupying nearby. Now, a second office building is going under construction, and it’s coming with the kind of community facilities that you want—if you want to build a real, living community, that is.
Markham-Based Everlink Partners with CEAMS, League Data and Central 1 To Make Lock'N'Block™ Available to Their Credit Union Members Across Canada
MARKHAM, ON, JUNE 20, 2017 – Everlink Payment Services Inc. announced today a strategic partnership with CEAMS, League Data and Central 1 that has made the Everlink Lock’N’Block™ mobile fraud management solution available to clients across Canada who use the Central 1 Member Direct Mobile Banking Application.
Canada’s Densest Tech Hub [York Region] Attracts R&D Investment from Global Brands
York Region’s growth does include startup activity, but its defining characteristic as a tech hub is its ability to attract investment from large multi-national companies with headquarters in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley, Beijing, and New York.
FedDev Ontario Invests Over $2 million in York Region Accelerator
FedDev Ontario, announced an investment of up to $1.98 million in the York Entrepreneurship Development Institute to deliver its Incubator Track program.
Markham Headquartered Doxim Partners with Securefact to Offer Real-Time Validation of Companies and Individuals
Doxim, a leading provider of customer engagement software for the financial services industry, today announced that it has partnered with Securefact, a trusted provider of services for know-your-customer (KYC) and regulatory compliance needs. Doxim’s Canadian Customer Engagement Platform clients using Doxim Account Opening will be able to validate the identities of customer and commercial entities instantly, even if they are applying for accounts remotely.
Canadian Tech IPO Drought to End as Markham Headquartered Real Matters Files to Go Public
Real Matters Inc. is set to end Canada’s two-year drought for information technology IPOs.
Using Markham Headquartered Everlink's Central Card Issuance Solution, Servus Credit Union is the First Credit Union in Canada to Launch Debit Mastercard®
MARKHAM, ON, APRIL 10, 2017 – Everlink Payment Services Inc. is pleased to announce a new partnership with Servus Credit Union, who will use Everlink’s Central Card Issuance (CCI) solution to produce and distribute contactless EMV Chip Debit Mastercard® for their members.
Hub International Acquires Certain Assets Of Vaughan-based Insurance Supermarket Inc.
CHICAGO, IL & VAUGHAN, YORK REGION, April 7, 2017 /CNW/ — Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Insurance Supermarket Inc. (ISI).
Markham Headquartered VIQ Solutions Announces Significant Expansion with Large US Insurance Transcription Provider, Integrating Mobility with Industry Leading Cybersecurity
MARKHAM, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – March 20, 2017) – VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ”, “VIQ Solutions” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:VQS) is pleased to announce that the Company has significantly expanded its enterprise installation with a leading provider of digital capture and transcription services for large property and casualty (P&C) insurers in the US.
Synergy Federal Credit Union Chooses Markham Headquartered Doxim Loan Accelerator to Boost Lending Velocity
Doxim is pleased to announce that Synergy Federal Credit Union (FCU) has chosen Doxim Loan Accelerator to improve its lending velocity.
Markham Headquartered Real Matters Set to Join Canada IPO Parade
Real Matters Inc., the Canadian real estate data firm, is seeking to raise about C$125 million ($96 million) in an initial public offering to be filed by the end of the month, according to people familiar with the sale.
Vaughan-Based Vision Insurance Brokers Join Brokerlink
Based in Vaughan, Ont., Vision Insurance will grow BrokerLink’s offerings for commercial group insurance, BrokerLink said in a press release.
York Region… Boom Town for Tech Firms
“We chose York Region for many reasons,” begins Renald Ching, General Counsel for the Markham-based Everlink. “The area offers a great quality of life, including many residential communities and a thriving workforce, lots of convenient transportation options, and a variety of retail and restaurants.”
Global Companies Discover the Benefits of York Region
Over the last couple of years alone, many well-known global companies have made investments in York Region. They brought with them thousands of new jobs, including KPMG Canada’s new GTA north office, jobs at the new Canadian head office of Aviva Insurance, TD Insurance, GM Canada’s new Software Development Centre, the head office of Lenovo Canada and just recently, KPMG Canada’s new state-of-the-art Vaughan GTA North Office.
KPMG Looks to Clients in Locating Vaughan Office
When KPMG selected its new location, proximity to clients factored prominently, and the movement of its clients led the growing professional services firm to set up shop in Vaughan.
Equity Financial Trust Implements Markham-Based Delta 360's End-to-End Mortgage Solution
MARKHAM, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Jan. 23, 2017) – Delta 360 Inc., a leading provider of mortgage and lending software solutions, is pleased to announce that Equity Financial Trust has implemented the company’s LMS360 end-to-end mortgage processing solution.
Markham Headquartered Ceridian Announces Record Year for Awards and Recognition with over 35 Award Wins
Markham & Toronto, ON — January 18, 2017 — In 2016, Ceridian was recognized 36 times, winning awards for a variety of achievements, including innovation, leadership, culture, and being a top employer.
Newmarket-Based The Edge Benefits Announces a National Distribution Alliance
NEWMARKET, ON, Jan 18, 2017 /CNW/ – Neil Paton, president and chief executive officer of The Edge Benefits, is pleased to announce an exclusive national distribution alliance with five leading national managing general agencies.
Miller Thomson Makes Further Investments in The Greater Toronto Area
TORONTO & VAUGHAN, Jan. 11, 2017 /CNW/ – Canadian business law firm Miller Thomson is establishing a new office to be located in the City of Vaughan. The 22,000 square foot facility in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre will initially support 30 lawyers backed by more than 525 partners and associates working across the country.
KPMG Building Marks First Step for Vaughan's Nascent Downtown
Located alongside the TTC’s upcoming Vaughan Metropolitan Centre station, the Diamond Schmitt-designed building will be directly connected to the station, and by extension the Downtown Toronto skyline to the south, once the TYSSE opens at the end of next year.
Markham-Based Ceridian Winner of Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award for Best Places to Work in 2017
Markham, ON–(Marketwired – December 14, 2016) – Ceridian, a global human capital management technology company, has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Places to Work in 2017, winning a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award.
FinTech Right at Home in York Region
When asked whether he was excited about the potential for FinTech to take off in York Region, panelist Peh replied “Absolutely! The region already has a number of succesful FinTech companies including Clearbridge Mobile and with the support of organizations like The Regional Municipality of York, I think it’s only a matter of when, not if.”
Signs Are in the Ground for York University's Markham Campus
It’s official: York University will open a campus in Markham – the sign says so. Last week, York U officials, together with Markham delegates, unveiled a ‘coming soon’ sign at a five-acre site located at Enterprise Boulevard and Rivis Road.
Talent, Opportunity Intersect in York Region
Elliott and Apoong are discovering what many others have before them: York Region’s top quality of life attracts and retains top talent from around the world.
Markham York University Campus Taking Shape
Things are moving forward with Markham’s five-acre York University campus, which will open for the 2020-21 school year.
Where Talent and Opportunity Intersect: New Marketing Strategy Promotes the Benefits of Locating in York Region
York Region’s new marketing strategy will target executive decision-makers across the Region, the GTA and internationally. The strategy reflects findings of an extensive office market analysis study, which concluded promoting the Region’s advantages as a destination of choice for office users would grow local jobs and attract quality employers – particularly in Regional city centres and along major transit corridors.