The new environment will allow the digital services offered by the Bank to operate efficiently and securely, promising that customers will be able to enjoy an optimal and transparent experience at all interaction touchpoints.
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Manufacturing Profile: Vaughan-Based Prodevco Robotic Solutions
Prodevco’s smart robotic cells cut steel pieces, drill holes, and mark weldment locations in a continuous process with minimal oversight. According to Terwoord, the system reduces labour input by up to 90 per cent in complex projects, improves efficiency by a factor of 10, and eliminates defects and material waste.
York Region Economic Development Team Spotlight Series: Jonathan Wheatle
In this edition of our team spotlight series, we connect with Jonathan Wheatle. As Director, he oversees the Economic Development portfolio and teams here at the Region.
Loblaw Breaks Ground on East Gwillimbury’s Largest Employment Development
You may have noticed a huge amount of earth being moved on Woodbine Avenue in East Gwillimbury. That’s what happens when you start work on a 1.2-million-square-foot facility.
Markham Headquartered Enercare Accelerates Canadian Growth with Acquisition of HydroSolution
Enercare is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to acquire HydroSolution, L.P.
Aurora-Based Flow Beverage Corp. Signs Distribution Agreement with Primo
Flow Alkaline Spring Water will become available to over 1.8 million subscription customers across Primo’s consumer distribution network in the United States.
Markham Teen’s Passion for Art Evolves into Business Venture with Help From Summer Company Program
“I was inspired by my fellow art friends on social media to open up an art product shop so that I would be able to physically share my art with a larger audience,” said Lum.
Stouffville Teen’s Passion for Photography Evolves into Business Venture with Help From Summer Company Program
Students between the ages of 15 and 29 who registered to return to school full-time the following September are eligible to apply.
The program “helps students learn critical skills such as financial management, networking, and creating a detailed business plan,” he adds.
York Region Showcases Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
The Summer Company program offers mentorship and start-up funding of $3,000. York Region small business consultant Vivian Ho-Tam said it is an important way to help aspiring young business owners.
FirstOntario Expands Strategic Relationship With Markham Headquartered Everlink Rolling out the Award-Winning eDETECT™ Service
“We are excited to welcome FirstOntario to Everlink’s eDETECT™ program. We are extremely proud of the technology and work that our team has put forth in creating a solution that is valued by so many of our Credit Union partners,” says Mark Ripplinger, President and CEO of Everlink.
Richmond Hill-Based Worksport Launches All-New E-Commerce Online Platform
“We are thrilled that the marketplace is excited about our patented, proprietary SOLIS and COR portable nanogrid system.” — Mr. Steven Rossi, Chief Executive Officer, Worksport Ltd.
Farming With a Purpose in York Region
“York Region has always been very dynamic and supportive, especially when it comes to general knowledge and support for agriculture and agriculture technologies, and has quite a diverse and strong agriculture community and business ecosystem. When I have presented my ideas in other communities, the looks and comments I received were very different than in York Region, where there’s more understanding and a willingness to experiment and support agricultural innovation.”
Canada’s Wonderland Announces Giant 360-Degree Spinning Swing Ride and Kids’ Launch Roller Coaster for 2023
Canada’s Wonderland is inviting guests to buckle in for more thrilling adventures in 2023 with the addition of a giant 360-degree spinning swing ride – the only one of its kind in the world – and an exciting launch roller coaster for children and families in Planet Snoopy.
Big Grant for Markham Company Using Shellfish Nanocrystals to Make Plastic Packaging 100% Recyclable
SDTC funding will help Neptune Nano equip a 2,000 sq.ft. pilot facility the company is currently building and begin producing nanocrystal at the kilogram scale to trial with U.S. partners.
York University Officially Opens Newest YSpace Location in Northern York Region
“By leveraging the success of YSpace’s programs and making customized resources available to the Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury, York University is facilitating entrepreneurship and business acceleration in northern York Region,” says York University’s Vice-President Research and Innovation Amir Asif.
AIMMO Enters Global Market with the Launch of AIMMO Canada in Markham
AIMMO’s move to YSpace fast tracks opportunities for growth and collaborations. Established as a part of York University in Canada, YSpace supports communities of innovators and entrepreneurs so that they can continue to grow and have a positive impact on society.
York Region Agri-Food Business Spotlight: Turkey Shoot Brewing Co.
There’s nothing we love more than getting into our community and talking to local business owners. We’re excited to bring you a new local agri-food business spotlight, featuring Turkey Shoot Brewing Company, from the Town of Georgina!
Markham-Based Xplornet to Connect Nearly 57,000 Ontario Homes and Businesses to Fibre Internet
This announcement builds on Xplornet’s commitment to invest $500 million by 2025 to deploy state-of-the-art scalable fibre Internet and fibre-powered 5G fixed wireless technology in its facilities-based network.
Major New Business Investments in York Region: Discover Who They Are Now!
These new business investments and expansions in the Region’s tech, life science, and distribution sectors are a clear indicator that York Region is a location of choice to launch, scale, and tap into the talent pool and business opportunities available in the GTA.
Vaughan Headquartered Drone Delivery Canada Launches Dangerous Goods Transportation for UBC’s Remote Communities DTI Program
This makes DDC the only RPAS operator in Canada to conduct beyond visual line of sight and dangerous goods operations simultaneously.
Markham-Based Zoglo’s Incredible Food Celebrates Listing Products With Healthy Planet Stores and Prestigious Communications Award
Zoglo’s, a plant-based food company, announces that six of its plant-based products will be available for purchase at 15 larger format Healthy Planet stores across Canada beginning August 2022. The Company is also pleased to announce that it has been…
Key Ingredients to the Success of York Region’s Autotech Ecosystem: Industry Leaders, Infrastructure, and Talent
With a combination of an industry-leading auto parts manufacturing base, a high concentration of automotive head offices and an Autotech ecosystem building for the future of transportation. York Region’s automotive sector is well-positioned to continue to innovate and make substantial contributions to Canada’s and North America’s automotive industry of the future.
Markham-Based Bittele Enhances PCB Assembly Facility
Bittele’s Markham facility offers quick-turn prototype to mid-volume production focusing on its North American customers and features fully automated printed circuit board (pcb) loading, solder paste printing, component placement, reflow and inspection.
Sobeys, Newmarket-Based Company Plan Pilot Project to Reduce Polystyrene Packaging
“What Eco Guardian put forward really excited us,” she said. “It’s a fibre-based tray — so, something that is non-plastic — and they were also in a position to be commercially viable.”
Missed Applying for Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)? Here’s More Youth Wage Subsidies
If you’re looking to hire a youth during this season but missed the application window for CSJ, there are still a ton of Canadian federal and provincial wage subsidies you can apply for.
Tech Investments, Jobs, and Tech Experts Collide in York Region’s #YRtech Pavilion at Collision
With the announcement of over $250 million in business investments and expansions, along with the creation of 800 jobs, new partnerships, and multiple startup pitch competitions, York Region’s #YRtech Pavilion was a big draw for those that came to check out the ‘Olympics of Tech’ in North America.
Vaughan Resident Creates ‘Holy Grail of Startup Accelerators’
Poteck wants to give back by investing in startups closer to home with a new accelerator program, called LocoLAB.
Vaughan Announces Next Phase of Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct
The move feels like a part of the bigger urban expansion happening in Vaughan. Nevo, who moved to country seven years ago from Israel, thinks the city is going to continue to build north.
York Region Companies Reinvent Themselves During COVID
While COVID-19 caused major losses for many businesses, leading some to close, others were able to reinvent themselves. For some, the pandemic actually saw increased demand for their products or led to a new opportunity.
Newmarket-Based Wolfpack Packaging Inc. Acquires Supreme Packaging
With this move, the Wolfpack team expands significantly as they bring in new leadership, supply chain, purchasing, warehouse and sales talent.