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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.
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.
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!
Vaughan-Based Danavation Technologies Awarded Contract by National Grocery Wholesaler for Custom Software Delivery
This software provides Sobeys Inc.’s wholesale operations with a unified digital experience across multiple hardware endpoints. Installation is planned primarily on their wholesale partners’ networked scanner devices, with data being pulled from internal systems.
‘That’s the Place to be in York Region’: Cocoa 40 Opening on Main Street Newmarket
There’s a new name coming to Main Street — Cocoa 40 is opening its first ever retail location there and for owner Stefania Pede it’s come sooner than she expected.
Business with Richmond Hill distribution centre wins an ‘Ontario Made’ award
A company with its distribution centre in Richmond Hill won an award for merchandizing excellence in the inaugural Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters’ Ontario Made Awards.
Markham Headquartered Pet Valu Announces Acquisition of Chico, Québec’s Largest Pet Specialty Franchisor
Pet Valu Holdings Ltd., the leading Canadian specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies, today announced its entry into the Québec market with the acquisition of Les Franchises Chico Inc.
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!
Laser Clinics Expands Into Canada With Richmond Hill Location
Owned and operated by KKR, a New York-based private equity firm, Laser Clinics delivered more than three million treatments globally in 2021. The company expects to open more than a dozen clinics in Canada this year with the Richmond Hill location being the first advanced beauty clinic.
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!
Treats and Toys and Grooming, Oh My! Ren’s Pets Opening in Newmarket, Stouffville
Ren’s Pets is opening five new stores this spring starting in April. The new stores include two in York Region — in Stouffville and Newmarket.
Baked Not Fried: East Gwillimbury Immigrant Family Behind NB Bakery
NB Bakery specializes in baked samosas, not to be confused with the Indian variety. NB’s are baked while the Indian kind are deep fried and spicy. NB Bakery uses a Central Asian and Mediterranean recipe.
York Region Business Update // December 2021
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!
York Region Business Update // November 2021
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!
Markham Headquartered Luxury Canadian Outerwear Brand, Nobis Announces Return of #nocoldshoulder Charity Initiative this Winter
In Canada alone nearly 10% of our population is living below the poverty line, #NoColdShoulder was designed to help warm the shoulders of community members in need and offer protection from the ever-changing elements.
York Region Business Update // October 2021
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!
Newmarket’s NewMakeIt, Maker’s Mark Partner to boost support for area artisans
Opportunities for makers in Newmarket and York Region are growing thanks to a new partnership between two local businesses: NewMakeIt and The Maker’s Mark.
Longtime Family Medical Equipment Business Chooses Newmarket for Second Location
A new medical equipment supplier, Homestead, has officially opened its doors in Newmarket.
York Region Business Update // September 2021
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!
Inside Decathlon’s New 65,000 Sq.Ft. Store in Vaughan
Decathlon Vaughan is a 65,000 square foot massive store located on Rutherford Road, between Vaughan Mills and Canada’s Wonderland.
Vaughan Headquartered Danavation Technologies Announces First Installation of Digital Smart Labels™ at True Value Location in New York State
Danavation Technologies Corp., a Canadian-based Internet of Things (IoT) technology company and provider of micro e-paper displays, today announced our first installation of Digital Smart LabelsTM in New York state. The North Fork True Value Hardware (“True Value”) location in…
York Region Business Update // August 2021
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!
York Region Business Update // July 2021
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!
‘We Had a Great Response’: King Township’s Pop-Up Patio Program Moves Into Second Year
Four restaurants in Schomberg (King Township) will have pop-up patios this summer thanks to a program launched by the Township of King.
York Region Business Update // June 2021
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!
York Region Business Update // May 2021
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!
Porsche Centre Markham opens at CF Markville Mall
Porsche Centre Markham, Canada’s newest Porsche dealership, is now open on the site of CF Markville Mall – the first car dealership in Canada fully-integrated with a regional shopping centre.
York Region Business Update // April 2021
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!
York Region Companies Turning to Online World to Cope With COVID-19 Crunch
Running Hutchings Farm provides enough work for her and her husband, Kevin, without the added task of bringing their farm store online. Business is busiest in summer and at Christmas, but come January, February and March, sales drop.
‘Now is a Good Time to Enter the Workforce’: Georgina Businesses Revving Up Employment
Bill Wilde hired a number of new employees during the pandemic and plans to hire more in hopes of a summer rush.