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Expanding Economic Opportunities for Racialized and Indigenouse Entrepreneurs

Ontario Investing in free business training for racialized and indigenous entrepreneurs

The Ontario government is investing $5 million in the Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) program for 2024-25 to provide free access to business coaching, training and grants for more than 400 Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs.
ventureLAB and Sterling sign MOU

ventureLAB and Sterling Industries sign MOU to strengthen medtech innovation in Vaughan

ventureLAB, leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada located in York Region, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sterling Industries, a premier North American medical device contract manufacturer. This partnership highlights their shared commitment to accelerating the growth of the MedTech ecosystem in Vaughan.
Thermogenics acquires Pyro

Aurora headquartered Thermogenics expands US southwest operations with acquisition of Las Vegas-based Pyro Combustion & Controls

Thermogenics, a leading provider of boiler lifecycle solutions for commercial and industrial boilers, announces the acquisition of Pyro Combustion & Controls Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada. This expansion is Thermogenics’ second location in the Western United States.
Weidmuller Canada new customer Experience Center interior

Weidmuller Canada unveils new customer experience center in Markham, introduces WOW van for the eastern Canada market

Weidmuller Canada proudly opens its new Customer Experience Center at its headquarters in Markham, Ontario. This state-of-the-art 600 sq. ft. facility is designed to provide customers and distribution partners with an immersive, hands-on experience of Weidmuller’s latest products and solutions.…
Team Group Acquires S. & T.

Markham Headquartered Team Group Acquires S.&T. Group, Expanding Presence in Northern Ontario

Existing customers of S.&T. Group can expect the same high standards of service and quality under the new ownership, there will be no changes to the current employees and the management team will continue under the leadership of Sarlo and Tatasciore.
Canada's Best Locations - York Region Press Release

York Region named one of ‘Canada’s Best Locations’ to invest by Site Selection Magazine

York Region is a top destination for business, innovation and talent and investing in business supports and services is integral to ensuring businesses and employees in York Region contribute to a strong economy.
Canada's Best Locations 2024

Site Selection Names York Region One of Canada’s Best Locations 2024

The combination of a central location in the Greater Toronto Area, multi-billion-dollar transit and infrastructure investments, shovel-ready employment sites, proximity to academic institutions, competitive commercial property tax rates, and a mix of urban-suburban-rural lifestyle options make York Region a top destination for business, innovation, and talent.
Net Zero

Canada, FCM energizes first-of-its-kind net-zero neighbourhood in Markham with $8.7 million investment

An innovative net-zero neighbourhood in southern Ontario is receiving continued support from the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund to ensure residents have access to sustainable and affordable energy.
Boreal Farms Stem program

Aurora STEM centre, King-based farm partner to engage next generation of farmers

Brandon Hebor, who owns Boreal Farms, has partnered with Anu Bidani, founder of Aurora-based Stem Minds, to run monthly free, community nights since March. There have also been a dozen workshop sessions for children and a free, agriculture-themed summer camp for youth aged 15 and up.
Female Entrepreneurs

YSpace launches ELLA Incubator in partnership with York Region

The ELLA Incubator program is part of YSpace’s broader Project JumpSTART initiative, which focuses on driving economic development and innovation within York Region. The collaborative effort brings together YSpace, the Schulich School of Business’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the Treefrog Accelerator and York Region to foster a supportive environment for entrepreneurs.