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
Richard Franklin
Senior Business Development Advisor
richard.franklin@york.ca
Nadia Sacco
Marketing Assistant
nadia.sacco@york.ca
Nathan Allen
Web & Social Media Communications Specialist
nathan.allen@york.ca
Sally Chau
Economic Business Analyst
sally.chau@york.ca
STRATEGIC ECONOMIC INITIATIVES
Charles Banfeld
Manager, Strategic Economic Initiatives
charles.banfeld@york.ca
Jenifer Benakis
Policy & Project Development Specialist
jenifer.benakis@york.ca
Meena Hassanali
Rural & Agri-Food Business Development Specialist
meena.hassanali@york.ca
Tony Corkovic
Marketing & Communications Specialist
tony.corkovic@york.ca
YORK SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE
Daniela Mazzaferro
Small Business Consultant
daniela.mazzaferro@york.ca
Vivian Ho-Tam
Small Business Consultant
vivian.ho-tam@york.ca
Pauline Nagelmakers
Small Business Assistant
pauline.nagelmakers@york.ca
Other Business Support Organizations
Office Locations:
York Region Economic Strategy office locations are listed below, but we recommend contacting the office prior to coming. In most situations an appointment is required.
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