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Affordable, Transitional Housing Coming to East Gwillimbury, Georgina

The province is investing in York Region’s transitional housing lot.
Through the social services relief fund, the province is providing $7.3 million to build 24 modular transitional housing units in East Gwillimbury and Georgina.

Government of Canada Invests to Bring High-Speed Internet to 144 More Households in Markham and Stouffville

Helena Jaczek, Member of Parliament for Markham–Stouffville, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced just under $125,000 in funding for Bell to bring high-speed Internet to rural residents of Lemonville and Locust Hill.

Success Story: Falcon Lam

Falcon Lam provides support, mentoring and consultations to help clients make smart investment decisions. Watch and learn how the York Small Business Enterprise Centre, part of York Region Economic Development, supported their business.

Markham Headquartered Jonas Software Acquires Omniterm Data Technology Ltd.

Jonas Software is pleased to announce the acquisition of Omniterm Data Technology Ltd.

Q&A: Are York Region Companies Pivoting to a Digital World?

Having to pivot into the digital world has become a reality for many businesses during COVID-19. We asked two experts about this phenomenon.

York Region Companies Turning to Online World to Cope With COVID-19 Crunch

Running Hutchings Farm provides enough work for her and her husband, Kevin, without the added task of bringing their farm store online. Business is busiest in summer and at Christmas, but come January, February and March, sales drop.

H.I.G. Capital closes US $172M acquisition of Markham Headquartered SMTC Corporation

H.I.G. Capital has completed previously announced acquisition of SMTC Corporation (NASDAQ: SMTX) for US $6.044 in cash for aggregate consideration of approximately US $172 million. SMTC Corporation’s common stock (SMTX) will cease trading on the Nasdaq exchange.

Frank Stronach and Mini Electric Vehicle

Frank Stronach Seeking MZO for Stouffville Electric Vehicle Factory

Stronach is looking to build a new headquarters for his SARIT (Safe Affordable Reliable Innovative Transport) three-wheeled electric vehicle, just east of the Highway 404 exit on Aurora Road in Whitchurch-Stouffville.

CapVest Enters Into an Agreement with Markham Headquartered Sofina Foods for the Sale of Eight Fifty Food Group

Funds managed by CapVest Partners LLP, an international private equity firm, have agreed on the sale of Eight Fifty Food Group to Sofina Foods Inc., a leading Canadian multi-protein producer, for an undisclosed consideration.

Markham Headquartered Hyundai Canada Named One of the 2021 Best Workplaces™ for Women by Great Place to Work®

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. (HAC) is proud to announce that it has been named on the 2021 list of Best Workplaces™ for Women.

‘Now is a Good Time to Enter the Workforce’: Georgina Businesses Revving Up Employment

Bill Wilde hired a number of new employees during the pandemic and plans to hire more in hopes of a summer rush.

Combat Networks Announces the Acquisition of Richmond Hill-Based Duologik and GDL Solutions

Combat Networks Inc. announced today that it has acquired Duologik and GDL, two privately held IT Solution Providers based in Richmond Hill.

Farm Boy Opening New Location in Richmond Hill

The new store will be located at 12266 Yonge St. and will be 26,725 square feet. The Richmond Hill Farm Boy location has created 135 new jobs in the community.

Government Announces Extension of Canada Emergency Business Account to Help Small Businesses

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, the Honourable Mary Ng, announced that the deadline for new Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) applications is being extended from March 31 to June 30, 2021.

Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Teams up with Canadian Sport Institute Pacific to Help Protect Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic Hopefuls with their Safe Space Technology

Kontrol Technologies Corp. announces that Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (CSI Pacific) is teaming up with Kontrol BioCloud to operate its Safe Space Technology™ in the National Team Training environment.

Jack Nathan Health Completes Acquisition of Flagship Location in Vaughan

Jack Nathan Medical Corp., announced the acquisition of its 8172 sq. ft flagship medical clinic located in Vaughan.

York Region Welcomes Progress for Yonge North Subway Extension Project

Today, the Province of Ontario, through Metrolinx, released the Yonge North Subway Extension Initial Business Case, advancing the project to the next stage of preliminary engineering and design.

Ontario Continues to Move Forward with Yonge North Subway Extension

The Ontario government is moving to the next stage of planning for the Yonge North Subway Extension as part of its commitment to build a modern and reliable transit system for the Greater Toronto Area.

Big Boom Will See East Gwillimbury Grow Almost as Large as Newmarket by 2051

According to the report, York Region is expected to add another 800,000 residents, with Newmarket’s population to grow from 90,000 to 110,000 by 2051.

Tracy Walters of the Newmarket chamber of commerce stands in front of her office

York Region’s Small Businesses Remain Hopeful Despite COVID-19’s Hefty Toll

Locally owned and operated businesses are the social, cultural and economic heart of a community. Unfortunately, this past year has left many unsure if they can continue. In this weeklong series, we look at the vital role local businesses play…

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York Region Business Update // March 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.

Success Story: Whole Family Health Food

Whole Family Health Food is a community-focused health food store in Georgina, Ontario, offering vitamins minerals, herbs, specialty, grocery, natural body care, and even a section for pets. Watch and learn how the York Small Business Enterprise Centre supported their…

Vaughan Headquartered GFL to Buy Ontario Waste Management Firm Terrapure Environmental for $927.5 Million

GFL Environmental Inc. says it has reached an agreement to acquire fellow Ontario waste management firm Terrapure Environmental Ltd. for $927.5 million.

Markham Headquartered LMN Acquires Slice Technologies

Markham, Ontario headquartered LMN, a business-to-business landscape business management software company, acquired Slice Technologies.

Vaughan Headquartered York Group of Companies Acquires MCS Group

York Group of Companies, a leading provider of environmental and infrastructure services in Ontario, has acquired Toronto-based MCS Group.

Four YSpace Startups Make Prosh Marketing 21 Interesting Start-ups to Watch in 2021

Four startups from YSpace in Markham made the list. They include GoPeer, Blade Filters, Lactiga, and SUKU Vitamins.

Bell and Markham Headquartered Honda Canada Announce New Connected Car Partnership

Bell and Honda Canada today announced that new Honda and Acura vehicles are now equipped with built-in Wi-Fi hotspots that enable drivers and their passengers to stay fully connected online, safely and hands-free, while on the open road.

New Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to King Township

King Township will be getting a boost from the federal government, to install electric vehicle chargers across the municipality.

Markham Headquartered Dealer-FX Acquired by Snap-on

Snap-on Incorporated, a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information, and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks, today announced that it has acquired Dealer-FX Group, Inc., based in Markham, Ontario, for approximately $200 million in cash.

More Than 63,000 Residents Moving Into Vaughan’s Emerging Downtown Core by 2031

Up to 63,350 residents in almost 32,000 residential units are expected to move into Vaughan’s emerging downtown core by 2031.

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Affordable, Transitional Housing Coming to East Gwillimbury, Georgina

Government of Canada Invests to Bring High-Speed Internet to 144 More Households in Markham and Stouffville

Success Story: Falcon Lam

Markham Headquartered Jonas Software Acquires Omniterm Data Technology Ltd.

Q&A: Are York Region Companies Pivoting to a Digital World?

York Region Companies Turning to Online World to Cope With COVID-19 Crunch

H.I.G. Capital closes US $172M acquisition of Markham Headquartered SMTC Corporation

Frank Stronach Seeking MZO for Stouffville Electric Vehicle Factory

CapVest Enters Into an Agreement with Markham Headquartered Sofina Foods for the Sale of Eight Fifty Food Group

Markham Headquartered Hyundai Canada Named One of the 2021 Best Workplaces™ for Women by Great Place to Work®

‘Now is a Good Time to Enter the Workforce’: Georgina Businesses Revving Up Employment

Combat Networks Announces the Acquisition of Richmond Hill-Based Duologik and GDL Solutions

Farm Boy Opening New Location in Richmond Hill

Government Announces Extension of Canada Emergency Business Account to Help Small Businesses

Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Teams up with Canadian Sport Institute Pacific to Help Protect Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic Hopefuls with their Safe Space Technology

Jack Nathan Health Completes Acquisition of Flagship Location in Vaughan

York Region Welcomes Progress for Yonge North Subway Extension Project

Ontario Continues to Move Forward with Yonge North Subway Extension

Big Boom Will See East Gwillimbury Grow Almost as Large as Newmarket by 2051

York Region’s Small Businesses Remain Hopeful Despite COVID-19’s Hefty Toll

Success Story: Whole Family Health Food

Vaughan Headquartered GFL to Buy Ontario Waste Management Firm Terrapure Environmental for $927.5 Million

Markham Headquartered LMN Acquires Slice Technologies

Vaughan Headquartered York Group of Companies Acquires MCS Group

Four YSpace Startups Make Prosh Marketing 21 Interesting Start-ups to Watch in 2021

Bell and Markham Headquartered Honda Canada Announce New Connected Car Partnership

New Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to King Township

Markham Headquartered Dealer-FX Acquired by Snap-on

More Than 63,000 Residents Moving Into Vaughan’s Emerging Downtown Core by 2031