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OVIN to launch demonstration sites for automotive and mobility technologies in Markham and Vaughan

The OVIN Demonstration Zone will give Ontario small and medium-sized businesses real-world environments to pilot and demonstrate innovative automotive and mobility solutions, including electric vehicle technologies, shared and integrated mobility solutions, robotics, and connected and autonomous vehicle technologies.

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Ontario launches free job training for newcomers

The program will prepare jobseekers for well-paying careers in manufacturing, finance, administration, communications, hospitality and the arts. Participants will have the chance to explore a range of employment and training options through paid internships, job placements, language training and digital literacy courses.

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Ontario Supporting More Innovation in Growing Tech Sector

The province’s $107 million Critical Technology Initiatives funding supports programs led by not-for-profit organizations that will accelerate the use of critical technology by Ontario companies and enable the development of innovative made-in-Ontario solutions. Full news release: news.ontario.ca

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Culture, recreation-based initiatives could get up to $10K from Aurora’s new community grant program

The grant program will offer up to $10,000 to eligible organizations and individuals through four submission deadlines each year.

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Federal government invests in Vaughan-based auto parts manufacturer, AMTB to bolster EV supply chain

“Canadian manufacturers are reaching their potential as they support Canada’s transition to a net-zero economy. Today, our government is investing in ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks Americas Limited as it transitions its Concord facility to support a cleaner, more fuel-efficient future for the automotive sector while creating 65 good, skilled jobs.

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Celebrating the future of women in tech at ventureLAB

On March 29, women entrepreneurs, founders from ventureLAB’s Tech Undivided initiative and senior leaders in the hardware and semiconductor industry came together from across the province to celebrate and recognize women in the tech sector.

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Newmarket Startup Accelerator Marks 250 Successful Participants

By the end of the next cohort in March 2023, the Treefrog Accelerator will have supported 300 founders and wants to expand this to help 400 more individuals in the next two years.

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York Region Business Update // December 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 December edition now!

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York Region Business Update // November 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 November edition now!

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Are You Up For The Single-Use Innovation Challenge?

Apply today to the Single-Use Innovation Challenge for a chance to receive up to $20,000 in funding.

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York Region Business Update // October 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 October edition now!

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York Region Business Update // September 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 September edition now!

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York Region Business Update // August 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 August edition now!

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York Region Business Update // July 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 July edition now!

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Missed Applying for Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)? Here’s More Youth Wage Subsidies

If you’re looking to hire a youth during this season but missed the application window for CSJ, there are still a ton of Canadian federal and provincial wage subsidies you can apply for.

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York Region Business Update // June 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 June edition now!

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York Region Business Update // May 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 May edition now!

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York Region Business Update // April 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 April edition now!

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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.

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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…

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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)

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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.

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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.

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York Region Business Update // March 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 March edition now!

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Attracting New Talent To Ontario's Agri-Food Sector

Governments Helping Workers Start Careers in the Agri-food Sector

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $4 million to help build a strong and competitive agri-food workforce that will ensure people can continue to access the safe and healthy food grown and made in Ontario.

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York Region Business Update // February 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 February edition now!

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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!

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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.

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Ontario Launches Program to Support Advanced Manufacturers Across Province

As Ontario continues to recover from the impacts of COVID-19, AMIC will help to create and retain good jobs and address the need to restore the essential supply chains that will support economic recovery across the province.

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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.

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