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York Region Business News (page 20)
Markham Headquartered TeraGo Partners with McMaster University to Deploy the First Institution-based Private 5G Millimeter Wave Network
McMaster is the first university in Canada to adopt this technology. By equipping McMaster with a 5G millimeter wave private network, the university’s research division and TeraGo will be able to jointly develop advanced manufacturing and logistics. Furthermore, students at McMaster will also be able to leverage world class technology in the classroom.
York Link Wins 2021 MarCom Gold Award for #ReadyWhenYR Campaign
We’re honoured to receive a digital marketing award for our work in supporting business recovery with the #ReadyWhenYR campaign. This campaign was a collaboration with @ExperienceYR and helped drive new interest in local #YorkRegion tourism. Learn more about the awards:…
Accelerate Business Recovery Hub expands across York Region
The Hub will help current and future business owners build off their existing knowledge and provide them with the tools they need to succeed, grow and recover. Business owners can use this platform to learn more about digital marketing, strategic planning and financial planning through workshops and one-on-one meetings.
Tesla to Open Canada Battery Gear Factory in Markham
The facility will be the first branded Tesla Canada manufacturing facility in Canada and will produce state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to be used at the Gigafactories located around the world in the production of batteries.
Vaughan Headquartered Drone Delivery Canada Announces Opening of Commercialization Centre
The Condor is currently the Company’s largest drone with an expected range of 200km (124mi) and a payload capacity of 180kg (396lb) and is fully integrated with the Company’s patented and award-winning FLYTE software system.
Markham Headquartered Multimatic Partners with McLaren
Multimatic race engineers Leena Gade and Teena Gade will provide engineering services. Both have served as engineers for race teams, including for Audi in the World Endurance Championship and Williams, Force India and AlphaTauri in Formula One.
Vaughan Headquartered Earth Rangers to Unveil Record-Breaking Art Installation at Toronto Zoo, a Climate Change Initiative
The initiative—known as the Snowflake Challenge—is one of several activities that form Project 2050, a newly launched program by Earth Rangers that mobilizes children across Canada to help meet Canada’s 2050 goal of net-zero emissions.
Markham Headquartered Multimatic Selected as the Production Partner for the New 2023 Ford Bronco DR Race SUV Priced at $300K
What’s interesting for us Canadians is that Ford has secured Multimatic as its production partner. The Markham, Ontario company already manufactures the Ford GT supercar, which is bowing out after the 2022 model year, and will next focus on this wild Bronco creation.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Networks Selected by Ohio-Based Cable Operator MCTV to Deliver World-Class Streaming Experience
MCTV is deploying a future-proof solution from Broadpeak and Enghouse to ensure the high quality of service for subscribers on a wide range of devices, including Fire TV and Android™ devices.
Markham Headquartered Luxury Canadian Outerwear Brand, Nobis Announces Return of #nocoldshoulder Charity Initiative this Winter
In Canada alone nearly 10% of our population is living below the poverty line, #NoColdShoulder was designed to help warm the shoulders of community members in need and offer protection from the ever-changing elements.
York University Student, From Richmond Hill, Wins Bronze Medal at IFIA Best Invention Awards 2021
York University student Erfan Nouraee has won a bronze medal at one of the most coveted international invention and innovation awards. “At its most basic level, innovation is about change,” said Nouraee, who lived and studied in Richmond Hill for years.
Markham Headquartered IBM Canada and University of Ottawa to establish state-of-the-art Cyber Range to train for cybersecurity threats
Located within the uOttawa Cyber Hub, the Cyber Range will deliver critical security innovation, training, and expertise in both official languages to help grow Canada’s skilled cybersecurity workforce across government, industry and academia.
Aurora’s Alistair Johnston has Canada’s Back on FIFA World Cup Qualifying Trail
Two wins and four draws from six matches as the final qualifying round nears the midway point has Canada poised to achieve a World Cup berth for the first time since 1986.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Secures Multiple Contract Wins in the Middle East Oil & Gas Sector
Recently, Redline Communications has secured three new customer contracts in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, along with one new RedCare service agreement with a current customer in Qatar that provides industry-leading performance assurance. In addition, four current customers in the region have chosen to expand their mission-critical solution sets with Redline Communications.
Amazon’s New Delivery Station Set to Bring 400 Jobs to Richmond Hill
Targeted to open in early 2023, the new facility is expected to bring 400 new jobs to the city, including over 200 full-time positions, which offer comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
Federal Government Announces New Targeted COVID-19 Business Support
The Government of Canada has confirmed that certain existing income and business support programs will end on October 23, 2021, as previously announced. This includes the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Vidyo Receives International Recognition – Receives Award for Best Telemedicine Solution
Enghouse Vidyo offers an immersive, easy-to-use telehealth platform to support collaborative interdisciplinary care, improved patient outcomes and lasting cost savings.
York Region Synergy – Vaughan’s Zoglo’s Incredible Food Corp. and Markham’s Classic Touch Foods Partner to Launch New Plant-Based Product Line
The partnership will entail the creation of a co-branded product line including ready-to-heat and eat offerings such as Lasagna, Butter Chicken, and Spaghetti & Meatballs leveraging Zoglo’s plant-based expertise and Classic Touch’s innovative meal creation and supply chain.
Markham Resident Realizes Dream of Owning Restaurant, Smash
Goodis is owner of Markham’s Smash Kitchen and Bar, Next Door Restaurant and a charcuterie and bottle shop called CharBox.
80 New Green Energy Jobs at GE Hitachi in Markham Power Climate Action, Future Workforce
GE Hitachi announced the expansion tied to the development of the company’s BWRX-300 small modular reactors (SMRs) last month while it cut the ribbon on its SMR facility headquartered in Markham.
York Region Economic Development Team Spotlight Series: Charles Banfield
With significant assistance and input from my exemplary team, I oversee a broad portfolio that includes agriculture & agri-food, innovation, tourism, broadband, post-secondary attraction and support, smart city/intelligent community initiatives and the York Small Business Enterprise Centre.
Ontario Helps Industrial Sites Become “Investment Ready” Sooner
The Ontario government launched a pilot program to help municipalities and landowners prepare industrial sites for investments that will drive regional growth and job creation.
Markham and York University Celebrate Milestone With Newly Named University Boulevard
Together with YSpace, the Markham Small Business Centre, the City’s Economic Development initiatives, and technology companies already based in Markham, this new campus will help foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Markham and the Regional Municipality of York. It will also attract more skilled, diverse talent to study, work and settle in York Region.
Life Sciences Company LGC Relocating to Vaughan From Toronto, Bringing 400 ‘Highly-Skilled’ Jobs
LGC is an international life sciences measurement and tools company headquartered in the United Kingdom. LGC is expected to open its 200,000-sq.-ft. facility in 2024.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications and Winncom Technologies Selected to Provide Private Industrial LTE Solution for Precious Metals Mine in Nevada
Industrial-grade LTE is emerging as the platform infrastructure of choice for the future of mining. Redline’s private iLTE network enhances automation at mining sites by monitoring and controlling equipment without interruption; connecting personnel, vehicles and sensors; and improving safety and production uptime.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Telexis, Transdev Netherlands Launch Contactless Payment
“We are pleased to be one of the first operators in the Netherlands to launch the EMV payment capability for customers,” said Manu Lageirse, CEO Transdev The Netherlands. “We were gratified with the success of our recent launch with Enghouse Telexis. The system-wide application of EMV payments will support our efforts to make customer payment more convenient for customers of our public transit services in the Netherlands.”
Markham Headquartered Tech Giant IBM Opens School Program for Mi’kmaw Students in Cape Breton
Program participants in Cape Breton will be offered first-in-line interviews from IBM Canada and will get paid internships from the corporation, but Guay said that graduates aren’t limited to working for IBM.
Newmarket’s NewMakeIt, Maker’s Mark Partner to boost support for area artisans
Opportunities for makers in Newmarket and York Region are growing thanks to a new partnership between two local businesses: NewMakeIt and The Maker’s Mark.
Longtime Family Medical Equipment Business Chooses Newmarket for Second Location
A new medical equipment supplier, Homestead, has officially opened its doors in Newmarket.