The York Region Food and Beverage Accelerator Program has announced its third cohort of companies!
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Does Your Startup Have What It Takes?
INNOVATION PORTAL GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
Tony Di Benedetto, Founder, Launch Capital
When I decided to start Launch Capital to help provide venture capital and guidance for aspiring tech entrepreneurs, I spent some time thinking of what qualities we would look for when identifying exciting businesses to get behind.
Tony Di Benedetto, Founder, Launch Capital
When I decided to start Launch Capital to help provide venture capital and guidance for aspiring tech entrepreneurs, I spent some time thinking of what qualities we would look for when identifying exciting businesses to get behind.
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!
Success Story: Falcon Lam
Falcon Lam provides support, mentoring and consultations to help clients make smart investment decisions. Watch and learn how the York Small Business Enterprise Centre, part of York Region Economic Development, supported their business.
Q&A: Are York Region Companies Pivoting to a Digital World?
Having to pivot into the digital world has become a reality for many businesses during COVID-19. We asked two experts about this phenomenon.
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.
Government Announces Extension of Canada Emergency Business Account to Help Small Businesses
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, the Honourable Mary Ng, announced that the deadline for new Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) applications is being extended from March 31 to June 30, 2021.
York Region’s Small Businesses Remain Hopeful Despite COVID-19’s Hefty Toll
Locally owned and operated businesses are the social, cultural and economic heart of a community. Unfortunately, this past year has left many unsure if they can continue. In this weeklong series, we look at the vital role local businesses play…
York Region Business Update // March 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.
Success Story: Whole Family Health Food
Whole Family Health Food is a community-focused health food store in Georgina, Ontario, offering vitamins minerals, herbs, specialty, grocery, natural body care, and even a section for pets. Watch and learn how the York Small Business Enterprise Centre supported their…
Four YSpace Startups Make Prosh Marketing 21 Interesting Start-ups to Watch in 2021
Four startups from YSpace in Markham made the list. They include GoPeer, Blade Filters, Lactiga, and SUKU Vitamins.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Lullaboo, Engineering a New Business From the Ground Up
Richmond Hill headquartered Lullaboo has expanded to nine locations across the province, and has several additional locations under construction.
Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program | COVID-19 Funding Spotlight
Qualified small to medium-sized Canadian businesses can receive from $25,000 to $1 million in HASCAP loans, and larger organizations with multiple locations such as a chain of restaurants or hotels can receive up to $6.25 million in funding support.
York Region Business Update // February 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.
Ontario Expands Eligibility for Main Street Relief Grant
The Ontario government is expanding the number of small businesses that can apply for the Main Street Relief Grant to help offset the costs of purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) to cautiously and gradually reopen in parts of the province. Small businesses with 2 to 19 employees in all eligible sectors
Success Story: Doorr
Doorr is a digital lending platform designed for the mortgage industry. They help mortgage brokers, financial institutions better connect and collaborate with their clients. Watch and learn how the York Small Business Enterprise Centre supported their business.
Success Story: Gordon Wood Optical
Discover how Gordon Wood Optical leveraged the services of the YSBEC to support their business growth during the challenges of COVID-19.
Success Story: Pretty In Pictures
Julie Williams is passionate about her community and living in Whitchurch-Stouffville. Although engineering was her initial career path, she wanted to make a change. “After taking time off to raise a family, I turned my storytelling passion into a successful portrait and event photography business,” said Williams.
Ask The Expert: Employee Benefit Plans
YSBEC GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
We’re back with another edition of Ask the Expert! This new blog series aims to answer the most common questions that we receive from new or prospective entrepreneurs.
We’re back with another edition of Ask the Expert! This new blog series aims to answer the most common questions that we receive from new or prospective entrepreneurs.
Ask The Expert: Business Insurance
YSBEC GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
We’re back with another edition of Ask the Expert! This new blog series aims to answer the most common questions that we receive from new or prospective entrepreneurs.
We’re back with another edition of Ask the Expert! This new blog series aims to answer the most common questions that we receive from new or prospective entrepreneurs.
Success Story: Happy Bones Osteopathy and Wellness Clinic
As a former professional dancer and yoga instructor, Kaylene Joseph has a good understanding of the mechanics of the human body. Although she always wanted to work for herself, her interest in business didn’t go much further than that.
Ask The Expert: Social Media Marketing
YSBEC GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
We’re back with another edition of Ask the Expert! This new blog series aims to answer the most common questions that we receive from new or prospective entrepreneurs.
We’re back with another edition of Ask the Expert! This new blog series aims to answer the most common questions that we receive from new or prospective entrepreneurs.
Ask The Expert: Registering a Business
YSBEC GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
We’re back with another edition of Ask the Expert! This new blog series aims to answer the most common questions that we receive from new or prospective entrepreneurs.
We’re back with another edition of Ask the Expert! This new blog series aims to answer the most common questions that we receive from new or prospective entrepreneurs.
Success Stories: Stouffville Yoga Life
Isidora Romantini hasn’t had a day off in six months. “I’m okay with that,” says the owner of Stouffville Yoga Life. She’s just happy to be her own boss.