Seneca and Kingbridge Centre are creating an innovation hub that will deliver a real-world setting and programs to help entrepreneurs build and scale businesses in the agriculture, food production and processing, energy and environmental sectors.
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Technology Leaders Launch Canada’s Semiconductor Council: An Industry-Led Coalition to Address the Global Chip Shortage
A select group of globally recognized Canadian founders, business leaders, chip manufacturers, and investors have announced the creation of Canada’s Semiconductor Council.
Vaughan Headquartered Summer Fresh Celebrates 30 Years of Industry Innovation
In celebration of its 30th Anniversary, the iconic brand known for its salads, hummus and dips is launching two limited edition hummus flavours: Dill Pickle Hummus and Salt & Vinegar Hummus.
Richmond Hill Headquartered SolidCAD Acquires LANDRYTEK Inc.
This acquisition celebrates another exciting achievement that will expand SolidCAD’s technical specialist team, expertise and services for Autodesk’s advanced manufacturing solutions such as Fusion 360, FeatureCAM, PowerMill, PowerShape and PowerInspect.
Supply Chain Canada, York Region and Municipalities Partner to Assess the Impact of COVID-19 on the Manufacturing Supply Chain
Supply Chain Canada, in collaboration with Supply Chain Alliance, has partnered with York Region and the City of Markham, City of Richmond Hill, and the City of Vaughan to study the resilience of the manufacturing sector supply chain in York Region due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Markham Headquartered Enghouse Signs $29M Agreement With Norwegian Government To Provide National Emergency Fire Services Technology System
The solution being implemented is for an integrated National Fire Control Room. This includes emergency call handling, dispatch and coordination of fire vehicles and other first-response resources, in cooperation with other emergency services such as police and ambulance.
Governments Must Act Now to Strengthen Canada’s Food Supply Chain: Chamber Report
Pandemic underscores the need to address pre-existing agri-food industry issues and put a spotlight on new ones.
York Region Partners with Municipalities to Assess Impact of COVID-19 on Manufacturing Supply Chain
The Regional Municipality of York has joined with the City of Markham, City of Richmond Hill and the City of Vaughan to partner with Supply Chain Canada to study the resilience of the manufacturing sector supply chain in York Region due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Markham-based Xperigo Honoured as a 2021 Best Workplaces™ for Women!
“Xperigo’s commitment to gender equality goes beyond just signing the Women’s Empowerment Principles . Our entire senior leadership team is committed to taking the necessary actions to continually advance gender equality.”
Georgina Welcomes Scott-Woods Transport
New industrial development on the east side of Woodbine Avenue, north of Ravenshoe Road, will bring more job opportunities to Georgina residents. Scott-Woods Transport Inc., is a heavy haul trucking company that employs more than 100 people.
Aurora-Based Flow wins Canada’s Clean50 Award, Announces New Sustainability Campaign, Scores high on BCorp Recertification
Flow Water Inc. (“Flow Alkaline Spring Water™” or “Flow®”) is pleased to announce that it was awarded a Canada’s Clean50 Award™ on April 19, 2021.
Richmond Hill Headquartered Volvo Canada Partners with Bullfrog Power For Green Electricity
Volvo Car Canada Ltd., a leader in automotive safety, and Bullfrog Power Inc, Canada’s leading green energy provider, today announced a partnership for renewable energy.
Porsche Centre Markham opens at CF Markville Mall
Porsche Centre Markham, Canada’s newest Porsche dealership, is now open on the site of CF Markville Mall – the first car dealership in Canada fully-integrated with a regional shopping centre.
Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Adds Danby Appliances to BioCloud Manufacturing Team
Kontrol Technologies forms partnership with Danby Appliances with plans to mass produce BioCloud in Ontario.
Does Your Startup Have What It Takes?
INNOVATION PORTAL GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
Tony Di Benedetto, Founder, Launch Capital
When I decided to start Launch Capital to help provide venture capital and guidance for aspiring tech entrepreneurs, I spent some time thinking of what qualities we would look for when identifying exciting businesses to get behind.
Tony Di Benedetto, Founder, Launch Capital
When I decided to start Launch Capital to help provide venture capital and guidance for aspiring tech entrepreneurs, I spent some time thinking of what qualities we would look for when identifying exciting businesses to get behind.
Vaughan Headquartered Martinrea International Inc. Announces Joint Venture With NanoXplore to Develop Electric Vehicle Batteries Enhanced With Graphene
Vaughan headquartered Martinrea International Inc. announces joint venture with NanoXplore to develop electric vehicle batteries enhanced With graphene
Richmond Hill Headquartered Facedrive Acquires EcoCRED, a Wholly-owned Subsidiary of Exelon
Facedrive Inc., a Canadian “people-and-planet first” tech ecosystem completed the acquisition of 100% of the ownership of EcoCRED, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Exelon, a Fortune 100 company and the largest producer of clean energy in the United States.
The global chip shortage is the wake-up call Canada needs
Melissa Chee is president and chief executive officer of ventureLAB, a leading technology hub in York Region that operates Canada’s only hardware and semiconductor incubator, the Hardware Catalyst Initiative What do video games, ventilators and vehicles have in common? They’re all…
Markham Headquartered IBM Canada Forms New Partnership with Blackberry
IBM and Blackberry established a new partnership to bring BlackBerry’s industry leading BlackBerry Spark® platform to organizations across Canada.
Markham Headquartered Amfeltec New Arowana PCIe Half-height (2U) SSD Board is the Fastest Ruggedized SSD Board on the Market
The SSD board has a solid design, and connects to the motherboard via exchangeable male x16 PCI Express adapters (optionally x8).
Redline Communications Gets $14-Million in Federal Funding For Industrial 5G Project
Redline Communications will receive $14 million in federal funds to design high-speed wireless equipment for use in the mining, utilities and oil and gas sectors.
Factory Near Toronto Could Start Making An Electric Vehicle That Will Cost Only $4k
An automotive company near Toronto has released plans to begin working on a small, three-wheel electric vehicle.
‘A Lot of Employment to be had’: Markham Businesses Hiring as COVID-19 3rd Wave Takes Hold
Robyn Honsberger hired a number of new employees during the pandemic and plans to hire more as Honsberger Physio expands — even during the pandemic.
Georgian College and Markham Headquartered Hyundai Canada Forge Partnership to Support Black and Indigenous Automotive Business Students
Hyundai Canada is making a bold and powerful commitment to Georgian and the Automotive Business School of Canada (ABSC) by investing more than $250,000 over seven years to support Black and Indigenous automotive students.
Meet the 2021 York Region Food Accelerator Cohort
The York Region Food Accelerator program is excited to announce the 12 participating companies in its 3rd cohort.
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.
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.