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.
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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.
Markham Headquartered Redline Communications Selected to Provide Industrial-Grade Private LTE and CBRS Solutions for Salt Lake City Salt Mining Company
With Salt Lake City being an extremely harsh environment for equipment, the company chose Redline because of its consistent capability to deploy durable products and best-in-class wireless solutions in some of the most challenging working conditions.
Newmarket Teen Stars in TV Horror Series Based on Infamous Haunted Museum
A young Newmarket actor has added another credit to her name with an appearance in a horror show just ahead of Halloween.
Vaughan Headquartered Andlauer Healthcare Group to Acquire Boyle Transportation and Remaining 51% of Skelton USA
AHG is a leading and growing supply chain management company offering a robust platform of customized third-party logistics (“3PL”) and specialized transportation solutions for the healthcare sector. The Company’s 3PL services include customized logistics, distribution and packaging solutions for healthcare manufacturers across Canada.
Vaughan Headquartered GFL Environmental Announces Pair of U.S. Acquisitions
Waste management company GFL Environmental Inc. has announced a pair of acquisitions in the United States.
Cepheid Announces Direct Commercial Operations in Markham
Cepheid announced the launch of direct commercial operations in Markham, York Region.
29 York Region-Based Companies Make Canada’s Top Growing Companies List From The Globe & Mail
Overall, there is a total of 448 businesses ranked with a total of 29 companies based in York Region on Canada’s Top Growing Companies list from The Globe & Mail.
Upcoming Small Business Webinars and Events
We have so many great webinars and group events coming up that we had to dedicate an entire blog to them! From marketing experts teaching graphic design and online marketing, to digital advertising strategies and more, our agenda is jam-packed with helpful tips…
Funding Agriculture With Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Ontario
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) Ontario program is a funding initiative that improves Ontario’s agricultural businesses. This funding overview is provided in partnership with Mentor Works.
York Region Economic Development Team Spotlight Series: Tony Corkovic
As a public sector organization, our success is measured in how much we help the people and businesses that we serve. Hearing first-hand from small business owners that we’ve helped them grow or launch their business is incredibly satisfying, knowing that we made a positive difference; that’s my favourite part of the job.
Richmond Hill Headquartered FlexITy Acquires the Managed IT Business Services Division of Rally Enterprises
FlexITy announced its acquisition of the Managed IT Business Services division of Rally Enterprises, the first in a number of planned purchases that are part of FlexITy’s focused acquisition strategy.
Vaughan Headquartered Martinrea International Donates 1 Million Face Masks to the Province of Ontario
Martinrea’s Alfield Industries purchased a mask making machine in 2020 and have carefully calibrated every component to produce face masks that offer a highly breathable, medical grade material and three layers of protection.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Compugen Announces Strategic Partnership with Zoom
Under the agreement, Compugen will offer the full breadth of Zoom’s commercial, business and enterprise cloud-based solutions that allow for inclusive, equal experiences for staff working from home and at the office including an effective network, allows organizations to take full advantage of its extensive feature-set; an essential element in creating an inclusive environment that accommodates individuals and groups, working styles of all kinds, and leading to more collaboration and business innovation
Ontario Opens Highway 427 Expansion
The Ontario Government is opening a 10-kilometre expansion of Highway 427 from Finch Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive to help improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and move people and goods safely.
Growatt Partners With Markham Headquartered Microgreen Solar to Expand Market Reach in Canada
Adding the Growatt product line to Microgreen’s products and full solar kits deepens our product offering and brings us into the grid-tie market at a time when government incentives are accelerating solar+storage uptake across Canada. We are excited to bring our customers a wider selection of products at a time of increasing consumer demand
The many benefits to buying and supporting locally grown foods
This opinion piece by Beverley Golden in The Toronto Star provides an overview of the importance of local food, and her experience with the Field to Table event in Georgina.
Lumon Canada’s Glass Processing Factory Investment Completed and Production Started
The grand opening started with opening words from Lumon Group’s CEO, Jussi Kinnunen. He reflected on the hard work of the production department and the layout of the production floor since he last saw it a year ago. “It looks totally different,” he states with a smile on his face.
Markham Headquartered Allstate Canada Partners with Habitat for Humanity Canada to Support Homeowners Facing Pandemic Challenges
From September 20-27, for every insurance quote completed the Allstate Foundation of Canada will donate $5 toward building homes in five Habitat for Humanity communities across Canada, up to a maximum donation amount of $50,000. These communities are in Southern Alberta, the Greater Toronto Area, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Markham Headquartered IBM Joins Switch Health to Help Launch AuraPass, a Privacy-first Vaccine and Testing Verification System
“AuraPass is a patient-focused, easy-to-use industry solution to help Canada reopen safely,” said Dilian Stoyanov, CEO at Switch Health. “Using IBM Digital Health Pass, we are bringing data, technology, and expertise together to empower individuals to share their COVID-19 health credentials without the worry that their personal information is at risk.”
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Expands BioCloud Global Footprint
We continue to enhance BioCloud through ongoing software updates and expanded applications. We are pleased with our updated independent lab testing and we will continue to focus on growing our IP moat by expanding our patent portfolio to create long-term value for our stakeholders.
Enabling Innovation and Resilience in the Agri-Food Sector
Do you know where your food comes from? As the fourth-largest food and beverage processing hub in Canada, York Region’s agriculture and agri-food sector is a vital part of the local economy that helps keep communities fed. From farms to food processors to restaurants, York Region offers a unique mix of resilience and innovation within the industry!
Aurora Headquartered IEWC Acquires U.S. Based Cablcon
This acquisition of CABLCON, in addition to our acquisition of telecom supplier Jupiter Communications last year, reinforces IEWC’s commitment to become a leading connectivity solutions provider for telecom companies and data centres throughout the world, with a focus on North America.
Markham Headquartered Kinglory Helping The Future of Secure Medical Device and Clients’ Records Using Blockchain Technology
Blockchain can prevent counterfeit and inferior products from occupying the market by recording product and service information with a timestamp to allow for authenticity traceability of each laser device right to the source.
Blockchain technology can also be used to record client medical information and files.