Richmond Hill headquartered Lullaboo has expanded to nine locations across the province, and has several additional locations under construction.
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York Region Hardware Tech Companies: A Driving Force for ‘Made in Canada’
In our latest blog, York Region headquartered hardware tech companies Z3 Controls, Microart, and Laipac Technology shared their insights on ‘Made in Canada’ technology with us.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Laipac and UAE companies to roll out Covid-19 tests with results in 5-8 minutes
Laipac Technology, a Canadian Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) company, is partnering with two UAE-based businesses to roll out an artificial intelligence-based Covid-19 test that can give a result from a nasal sample within 5-8 minutes.
With Walmart as Anchor, SmartCentres Pushes Mixed-Use Growth
While SmartCentres REIT’s large Walmart and pharmacy-anchored retail portfolio continues to provide strong recurring income, its mixed-use development program is becoming of ever-increasing importance.
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.
Seneca-TD collaboration extended to offer successful Career Recharge sessions through 2021
Seneca, with support from TD Bank Group, has extended its successful Career Recharge series of free upskilling sessions through 2021. These sessions aim to help mid-career professionals re-enter the workforce, advance in their field, change careers or start a new venture.
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
GE Hitachi establishes new company in Markham for SMR technologies
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy has formed a new business in Markham to help bring its Small Modular Reactor technologies to market.
Ontario Small Business Support Grant | COVID-19 Funding Spotlight
The Ontario Small Business Support Grant will grant small businesses between $10,000-$20,000 to help cover decreased revenue expected as a result of the provincewide lockdown.
The Hardware Catalyst Initiative in York Region: Powering the Future of Canadian Hardware
The HCI, which launched in February 2020, is designed for start-ups that are building solutions for artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, wearable computing, 5G, and other transformative technologies.
Vaughan Headquartered Empire Communities Acquires North Carolina Builder
Vaughan, Ontario, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Empire Communities, one of North America’s largest privately held homebuilders, has acquired Shea Homes North Carolina, expanding its growing U.S. presence to include Charlotte, one of the fastest growing cities in America…
2020 Look Back: Our Top 15 York Region Business Community News Stories
2020 was a challenging year for the business community, but there were still moments worth celebrating. Check out our Top 15 list.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Laipac Receives Clearance from Europe for their LooK SPOT COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test of 5 to 8 minutes
Richmond Hill, Canada, Jan. 19, 2021 — Laipac Technology Inc. a leader in the development of IoMT (Internet of Medical Things), today announced that their LooK SPOT COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test received CE IVD clearance for Europe.
Applications Now Open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant
The Ontario government has opened applications for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant. The grant, first announced in December, provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 to eligible small businesses who have had to restrict their operations due to the Provincewide Shutdown.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Facedrive Health’s TraceSCAN Endorsed by LiUNA as the Wearable Contact-Tracing Solution of Choice
Facedrive Inc. , a Canadian “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem, is honored to announce that TraceSCAN, Facedrive Health’s proprietary contact-tracing solution, has been endorsed by Labourers’ International Union of North America (“LiUNA”) for implementation across its construction sites.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Cosmo Music and Efkay Musical Instruments Partner to Create Launch Music
RICHMOND HILL, ON, Jan. 13, 2021 /CNW/ – Canadian music instrument distributor, Efkay Musical Instruments Ltd and Richmond Hill-based music retail superstore, Cosmo Music are proud to announce a new alliance in the creation of Launch Music – a new logistics, distribution, and marketing company serving Canadian music instrument (MI) dealers and global MI brands with a full complement of music industry-based services.
Richmond Hill-based ‘Uber for Student Services’ Thrives Amid Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak continues to wreak havoc on local economies, a start-up company in Richmond Hill has seen its business booming amid the global crisis.
Aurora Headquartered Magna Signs on to Build Driver Assistance System for Fisker Electric SUV
Magna International Inc. is deepening ties with electric vehicle maker Fisker. Magna said Monday it had signed on to help Fisker build a driver assistance system for its electric sport utility vehicle.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Systems Acquires Altitude Software
Enghouse Systems Limited announced today it has acquired Altitude Software, an omnichannel contact center solutions company which is based in Lisbon, Portugal.
The New Ontario Small Business Support Grant
The government is announcing the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant, which will provide a minimum of $10,000 and up to $20,000 to help small business owners during this challenging period.
Ottawa and Regional Municipality of York investments will bring high-speed Internet to Georgina Island and Udora
Ontarians know that high-speed Internet access is no longer a luxury; it is essential for everyone, including those living in rural and remote regions.
Markham-based ventureLAB and Women of Influence Partner to Broaden Tech Network for Women Entrepreneurs
MARKHAM, Ontario — ventureLAB and Women of Influence are pleased to announce a new partnership to expand Tech Undivided, a ventureLAB initiative launched in early 2020 with a $1.7-million investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)
York Region Headquartered Monitio Essential Receives Health Canada Authorization for COVID-19 Medical Device
December 15, 2020 — Monitio Intelligence Inc., an AIH Technology Inc. subsidiary, received Health Canada authorization for Monitio Essential -Self Assessment Screening Station under the category of Medical Device for Use in Relation to COVID-19.
Tech Developed in York Region May Be A Game Changer In Getting Companies Back To The Office
These innovations in COVID-19 tech developed in York Region are positioned to be game changers in helping businesses get staff back to the office safely.
Health Canada Authorizes Markham Company’s COVID-19 Rapid Home Test For Sale
Testing for COVID-19 has been an ongoing problem during the pandemic, but a Markham-based company has developed a quick, easy and affordable way for people to test for the virus at home.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Facedrive Health’s Contact-Tracing Technology TraceSCAN Secures Federal Certification
Facedrive Inc. a Canadian “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem is pleased to announce that its contact-tracing platform TraceSCAN, a unique wearable technology developed by Facedrive’s Health division, has been authorized by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).
Markham Headquartered Lind Equipment’s Apollo UVC LED System Scientifically Proven to Effectively Kill SARS-CoV-2
Lind Equipment announced their newly developed Apollo UVC LED system has been proven to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus — the first Canadian-designed UVC LED system proven effective.
Richmond Hill Headquartered La Rocca Expands With a New Retail Store & Creative Kitchen in Midtown Toronto
Dec. 9, 2020 – The drive behind La Rocca Creative Kitchen Richmond Hill, and now in Midtown Toronto, is to act as a hub for new and creative desserts in an interactive space to engage with the community.
York Region-Made SARS-CoV-2 Detector from Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Energy Set to Ship Worldwide
Dec. 8, 2020 – Kontrol Energy Corporation is set to ship its COVID-19 technology or BioCloud, to customers and distributors around the world. BioCloud is a real-time analyzer designed to detect airborne viruses, including SARS-COV-2, by continuously sampling air quality and triggering a silent, cloud-based alert to facility managers.