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.

Small Business (page 5)
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…
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.
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.
Why WordPress is Ideal for Small Business Websites
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WordPress currently powers over one-third of websites on the internet which includes sites such as personal blogs, corporate websites and large-scale ecommerce platforms.
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WordPress currently powers over one-third of websites on the internet which includes sites such as personal blogs, corporate websites and large-scale ecommerce platforms.
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.