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Forging Connections and Driving Growth: A Recap of the 2024 MedTech Conference

The MedTech Conference in Toronto has come to an end and it was an exciting time and valuable experience! The 3-day event, which was leveraged to highlight the strength of York Region’s growing life sciences and health tech sector, was filled with insightful panels, engaging discussions, and dynamic networking sessions.
Amazon employee

Amazon opening five new Canadian delivery stations; one in Richmond Hill

“Amazon’s last-mile network plays a critical role in helping us continue to deliver at the fastest speeds ever. The new Amazon delivery stations bring us closer to our customers, while also creating job opportunities and allowing us to invest in local communities,” said Jasmin Begagic, director, Canada operations at Amazon Logistics.
Loblaw Distribution Centre

Loblaw to host job information sessions for massive new facility opening in East Gwillimbury next year

The massive new Loblaw Distribution Centre on Woodbine just north of Green Lane off Highway 404 in East Gwillimbury is hiring. The new 1.2-million-square-foot logistics and distribution facility is set to open next year.
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Georgina selected as host community of EDCO’s 2025 regional events

“This event will allow us to highlight our economic development achievements and provide an opportunity to collaborate with professionals who are making a real impact in their communities. Corporate events like these bring significant benefits to our local businesses and showcase Georgina as a thriving hub for future investment and opportunity.”
Expanding Economic Opportunities for Racialized and Indigenouse Entrepreneurs

Ontario Investing in free business training for racialized and indigenous entrepreneurs

The Ontario government is investing $5 million in the Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) program for 2024-25 to provide free access to business coaching, training and grants for more than 400 Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs.
ventureLAB and Sterling sign MOU

ventureLAB and Sterling Industries sign MOU to strengthen MedTech innovation in Vaughan

ventureLAB, leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada located in York region, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sterling Industries, a premier North American medical device contract manufacturer. This partnership highlights their shared commitment to accelerating the growth of the MedTech ecosystem in Vaughan.
Thermogenics acquires Pyro

Aurora headquartered Thermogenics expands US southwest operations with acquisition of Las Vegas-based Pyro Combustion & Controls

Thermogenics, a leading provider of boiler lifecycle solutions for commercial and industrial boilers, announces the acquisition of Pyro Combustion & Controls Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada. This expansion is Thermogenics’ second location in the Western United States.
Weidmuller Canada new customer Experience Center interior

Weidmuller Canada unveils new customer experience center in Markham, introduces WOW van for the eastern Canada market

Weidmuller Canada proudly opens its new Customer Experience Center at its headquarters in Markham, Ontario. This state-of-the-art 600 sq. ft. facility is designed to provide customers and distribution partners with an immersive, hands-on experience of Weidmuller’s latest products and solutions.…
Team Group Acquires S. & T.

Markham Headquartered Team Group Acquires S.&T. Group, Expanding Presence in Northern Ontario

Existing customers of S.&T. Group can expect the same high standards of service and quality under the new ownership, there will be no changes to the current employees and the management team will continue under the leadership of Sarlo and Tatasciore.
Canada's Best Locations - York Region Press Release

York Region named one of ‘Canada’s Best Locations’ to invest by Site Selection Magazine

York Region is a top destination for business, innovation and talent and investing in business supports and services is integral to ensuring businesses and employees in York Region contribute to a strong economy.
Canada's Best Locations 2024

Site Selection Names York Region One of Canada’s Best Locations 2024

The combination of a central location in the Greater Toronto Area, multi-billion-dollar transit and infrastructure investments, shovel-ready employment sites, proximity to academic institutions, competitive commercial property tax rates, and a mix of urban-suburban-rural lifestyle options make York Region a top destination for business, innovation, and talent.
Net Zero

Canada, FCM energizes first-of-its-kind net-zero neighbourhood in Markham with $8.7 million investment

An innovative net-zero neighbourhood in southern Ontario is receiving continued support from the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund to ensure residents have access to sustainable and affordable energy.