GM Canada is applying a multi-faceted approach to bringing teams back to the office, focused on helping protect employees while they enter, are at work and when they exit.
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COVID-19 PLANNING: GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR YORK REGION ADVANCED MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES
We’ve highlighted some of the top government funding programs in these three investment areas that advanced manufacturing businesses in York Region should be aware of.
COVID-19 PLANNING: GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR YORK REGION AGRI-FOOD BUSINESSES
We’ve highlighted some of the top government funding programs in these three investment areas that agri-food businesses in York Region should be aware of.
COVID-19 PLANNING: GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR YORK REGION TECH BUSINESSES
We’ve highlighted some of the top government funding programs in these three investment areas that tech businesses in York Region should be aware of.
THE KEY TO COVID-19 BUSINESS SURVIVAL: CASH FLOW SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Federal and provincial governments have launched several stimulus programs to help businesses gain access to additional cash and financing options to evolve their cash flow planning and strategic investments.
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS YORK REGION EMPLOYERS SHOULD TAKE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
The Canadian federal government has announced its economic response plan to COVID-19, including multiple new and rapidly evolving financial support programs to help SMEs through the coronavirus pandemic. This article highlights the available federal and provincial government funding programs to help employers in York Region through these extraordinary times.
From The Outside In: My Adventure In “The Tech Industry”
YORK LINK SPECIAL FEATURESo, I jumped in with both feet and took an internship as a content developer at the largest software development lab in Canada — based right here in Markham, York Region. You might ask how I’m getting on here in the lab with my background in political science, communication and journalism, and clear lack of a computer science degree, but my answer may be more straightforward than you think.
Top Developers and Researchers Come Together in York Region for 2019 CASCON x Evoke Conference
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For the first time, IBM’s long-standing Center for Advanced Studies Conference (CASCON) is partnering with Havas Canada to present CASCON x EVOKE; taking place November 4th-6th in Markham, York Region. We spoke with Steven Astorino, VP of Development, Hybrid Cloud, z Analytics and Canada Lab Director at IBM and get the inside scoop on what attendees may expect from the conference.
For the first time, IBM’s long-standing Center for Advanced Studies Conference (CASCON) is partnering with Havas Canada to present CASCON x EVOKE; taking place November 4th-6th in Markham, York Region. We spoke with Steven Astorino, VP of Development, Hybrid Cloud, z Analytics and Canada Lab Director at IBM and get the inside scoop on what attendees may expect from the conference.
York Region's Tech Talent Pool Goes Global
Earlier this year York Region’s Economic Strategy Division have been approved as a Designated Referral Partner for the federal government’s Global Skills Strategy program, which includes the Global Talent Stream and other initiatives that enable employers to attract top global talent.
Driving Pricing Decisions With Analytics And Artificial Intelligence From Cornerstone Capabilities
In this episode, the York Link team went to visit pricing analytics software company, Cornerstone Capabilities, located near the Highway 7 / Highway 27 intersection in Vaughan.
Powered by York Region Tech: Inside the HVAC Smart Fan from Markham-Based Smart Cocoon
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Markham-based Smart Cocoon focused their entrepreneurial efforts in developing a market-ready solution that can increase efficiency in the home HVAC system for every room. What is it? We interviewed one of the founders, Sean Cobham, to learn more about their smart fan technology designed and developed in York Region; Canada’s second largest tech hub.
Top 5 Highlights from York Region's #YRtech Experience Pavilion at Collision!
York Region, Canada’s second largest tech hub, was front and centre at Collision Conference’s inaugural debut with a 30ft2 space, aptly named the #YRtech Experience Pavilion. York Region’s Economic Development team partnered with local tech scale-ups, startups, innovation support organizations, and a few of our local municipalities – Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan – to create a space for Collision attendees to “play” and “interact” with cutting edge technology in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), autotech, intelligent building solutions, gaming, virtual reality (VR), smart watches, robotic vision solutions, mobile app development, and more.
YEDI Running Canada Start-Up Visa Sessions at Collision | York Link Tech Interview
As a designated entity under the Government of Canada Start-Up Visa Program, YEDI works with entrepreneurs all around the world and we are hoping to connect with entrepreneurs looking to bring or launch their business in Canada.
Markham-based CIeNET Looking For Talent Fascinated With Automotive Tech at Collision | York Link Tech Interview
In our latest #YRtech series interview we’re catching up with AutoTech company, CIeNET. They recently expanded into Canada opening their Canadian Centre of Excellence for Automotive Technologies in Markham, York Region. We caught up with their team to ask a few questions about their presence at Collision, the future of their industry, and what they are looking for in prospective tech talent.
Seneca College Developing The Entrepreneurial Mindset at Collision | York Link Tech Interview
In our lead-up to Collision we asked a few questions to Chris Dudley, Director of Entrepreneurship at Seneca College. We asked about their presence at Collision and the startups joining them, what they are looking to accomplish at the conference, plus what it’s like to participate in York Region’s largest collaboration of tech companies and innovation partners. Here’s what they had to say
Markham Headquartered Bluewrist Show Their Skills with Live CoBot Demo at Collision | York Link Tech Interview
In our latest #YRtech series interview we’re catching up with Markham, York Region headquartered vision and robotic solutions scale-up Bluewrist. We caught up with their team to ask a few questions about their presence at Collision, the future of their industry, and what they are looking for in prospective tech talent.
Markham-Based UNIS Merges Tech and Retro-Gaming at Collision | York Link Tech Interview
In our latest #YRtech series interview we’re catching up with UNIS Technology. Based in Markham, York Region this company is combining tech and retro gaming to create fun that all ages can enjoy. We caught up with their team to ask a few questions about their presence at Collision, the future of their industry, and what they are looking for in prospective tech talent.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Laipac Wants You To LooK [Watch] at Collision | York Link Tech Interview
In our latest #YRtech series interview we’re catching up with Ontario’s Exporter of the Year, Laipac Technology. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, York Region, Laipac’s products – focused heavily on IoT – can be found in over 100 countries! We caught up with their team to ask a few questions about their presence at Collision, the future of their industry, and what they are looking for in prospective tech talent.
Vaughan-Based Daisy Intelligence Has An Artificial Intelligence Story To Tell at Collision | York Link Tech Interview
At Collision, we’re looking to connect with people interested in learning more about artificial intelligence and how it can make a positive financial impact on fast-growing businesses. We also want to highlight how Daisy has become one of Canada’s most dynamic A.I. companies. We have a great story to tell.
Vaughan Headquartered Mircom Brings Intelligent Building Solutions to Collision | York Link Tech Interview
In our latest #YRtech series interview we’re catching up with industry-leading intelligent-building solutions company, Mircom Group of Companies. Headquartered in Vaughan, York Region this scale-up is creating technology used across the world to improve safety, security, and functionality of buildings and homes. We caught up with their team to ask a few questions about their presence at Collision, the future of their industry, and what they are looking for in prospective tech talent.
Vaughan Headquartered Clearbridge Mobile Talking MVP and Talent at Collision Conference | York Link Tech Interview
In our latest #YRtech series interview we’re catching up with Vaughan, York Region headquartered, Clearbridge Mobile. This scale-up app developer has more than 300 million downloads globally and is one of Canada’s fastest growing companies! We caught up with their team to ask a few questions about their presence at Collision, the future of their industry, and what they are looking for in prospective tech talent.
York University's Innovation York Gives Startups a Place to Thrive | York Link Tech Interview
In our lead-up to Collision we asked a few questions to the team at York University – a #YRtech Experience Pavilion partner – that are responsible for leading Innovation York, which includes YSpace, LaunchYU, and Schulich School of Business. We asked about their presence at Collision and the startups joining them, what they are looking to accomplish at the conference, plus what it’s like to participate in York Region’s largest collaboration of tech companies and innovation partners. Here’s what they had to say.
York Link Tech: Markham Headquartered Book4Time Talent Hunting at Collision
In our latest #YRtech series interview we’re catching up with industry-leading spa and wellness software company, Book4Time. Headquartered in Markham, York Region this scale-up is seeing impressive growth on a global-scale and hiring at a rapid pace. We caught up with their team to ask a few questions about their presence at Collision, the future of their industry, and what they are looking for in prospective tech talent.
York Link Tech: ventureLAB Talking Growth in Tech at Collision
In our latest #YRtech series interview we’re catching up with Melissa Chee, President & CEO of the Regional Innovation Centre, ventureLAB, to ask a few questions about their presence at Collision and more!
York Link Tech: What's the Future of 3D Printing with Vaughan-Based LEO Lab
In 2019, York Link is starting a new interview series with different technology companies in the Region where they discuss the innovation behind their technology to future trends across their industry sector. To kick off this series, we spoke with Marc Cohen, President of LEO Lab; a custom orthotics company in Vaughan, York Region that is utilizing state-of-the-art 3D printing technology to advance their business and assist other companies looking to do small run manufacturing.
Tech in the GTA: A 'Cluster of Clusters' That Deserves Unpacking, Attention, and Promotion
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**PART THREE OF A THREE PART SERIES**
So what’s the bottom line considering the above? That a ‘cluster of clusters’ tech sector in a metro area of over 6.5 million residents, 250,000 business establishments, and 16,000 tech companies really warrants unraveling.
Urban Growth Outside of Downtown Cores: Should We Pay More Attention?
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**PART TWO OF A THREE PART SERIES**
Nonetheless, Canadian media coverage and public discussion in the context of Toronto’s Amazon HQ2 bid was focused almost exclusively on the downtown core as the natural and only reasonable location for Amazon’s HQ2 in the GTA. Public discussion on any of GTA’s other qualified urban growth sites noted above was barely existent and still is despite Amazon’s non-downtown-core choices.
A Moment of Reflection for the Greater Toronto Area on Amazon HQ2 Locations
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**PART ONE OF A THREE PART SERIES**
Are we short-selling ourselves as it relates to potential locations where we collectively think major technology or head office investments should occur within the Greater Toronto Area?
A Moment of Reflection for the Greater Toronto Area on Amazon HQ2 Locations | Full Series
Are we short-selling ourselves as it relates to potential locations where we collectively think major technology or head office investments should occur within the Greater Toronto Area?
York Region: A Welcoming Place with an Exciting Future
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It’s an exciting future for York Region with a university campus coming to Markham, rapid transit being integrated throughout Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Newmarket; each with its unique urban growth centres attracting new residents and businesses every year.
It’s an exciting future for York Region with a university campus coming to Markham, rapid transit being integrated throughout Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and Newmarket; each with its unique urban growth centres attracting new residents and businesses every year.