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Contact York Region’s Economic Development Team

Whether you're a business looking to expand into Toronto area's York Region, already in the Region and looking for support, or a small business/entrepreneur looking for assistance our economic strategy team has you covered. For general questions, please email: edo@york.ca and for small business questions: ysbec@york.ca.
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Economic Strategy | Newmarket

17250 Yonge Street
Newmarket, Ontario | L3Y 6Z1
edo@york.ca | 1-877-464-9675

Economic Strategy | Markham

169 Enterprise Boulevard, Unit 300
Markham, Ontario | L6G 0E7
edo@york.ca | 1-877-464-9675

York Small Business Enterprise Centre

17150 Yonge Street
Newmarket, Ontario | L3Y 6Z1
ysbec@york.ca | 1-877-464-9675 ext. 71572

Please note: York Region Economic Strategy office locations are listed above, but we recommend contacting the office prior to coming. In most situations an appointment is required.

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Our Team Can Assist You With:

  • Sector Data and Advisory
  • Location Selection Assistance
  • Talent Attraction Support
  • Strategic B2B / B2G Introductions
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Support
  • Community Public Relations
  • Access to Government Incentives
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Support
  • Agriculture & Agri-Food Business Support
  • Other Services As Needed
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York Region Economic Strategy Team

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC STRATEGY

Jonathan Wheatle
Director, Economic Strategy
jonathan.wheatle@york.ca

Diane Chase
Administrative Assistant
diane.chase@york.ca

INVESTMENT & MARKETING

Robert Unterman
Manager, Investment & Marketing
robert.unterman@york.ca

Gordon Scheel
Senior Business Development Advisor
gordon.scheel@york.ca

Katie Maginn
Senior Business Development Advisor
katie.maginn@york.ca

Nadia Sacco
Marketing Assistant
nadia.sacco@york.ca

Nathan Allen
Web and Social Media Communications Coordinator
nathan.allen@york.ca

Ashraf Ahmed
Economic Business Analyst
ashraf.ahmed@york.ca

STRATEGIC ECONOMIC INITIATIVES

Charles Banfield
Manager, Strategic Economic Initiatives
charles.banfield@york.ca

Jenifer Benakis (On Leave)
Policy & Project Development Specialist

Dan Leggieri
Communications Advisor
dan.leggieri@york.ca

Rotha Seng
Policy and Project Development Specialist
rotha.seng@york.ca

Meena Hassanali
Program Manager, Rural and Agri-Food Initiatives
meena.hassanali@york.ca

Nadia Mohammed
Rural and Agri-Food Business Development Specialist
nadia.mohammed@york.ca

YORK SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE

Daniela Mazzaferro
Senior Small Business Consultant
daniela.mazzaferro@york.ca

Vivian Ho-Tam (On Leave)
Small Business Consultant
vivian.ho-tam@york.ca

Ammar Rizvi
Small Business Consultant
ammar.rizvi@york.ca

Pauline Nagelmakers
Small Business Assistant
pauline.nagelmakers@york.ca