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Contact Us

Do you have questions about starting a business in York Region? Maybe you’ve established your company already but you need help resolving a business-related problem or you are seeking ways to expand your business. Whatever you need, the York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) team is here to help! Send us a message using the form, email ysbec@york.ca, or call: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 71572.

Or visit us in-person by appointment only:

York Region Administrative Centre Annex, 1st Floor
17150 Yonge St
Newmarket, Ontario | L3Y 6Z1

We serve small businesses in northern York Region’s municipalities of Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Newmarket, and Stouffville. If you are located in Markham, Richmond Hill, or Vaughan please reach out to their respective Small Business Enterprise Centre.

YSBEC | General Inquiry

Meet The YSBEC Team

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Daniela Mazzaferro
Senior Small Business Consultant

Daniela Mazzaferro brings over 15 years of experience working with small and medium start-ups and established businesses, non-profits, government agencies, community groups and youth. Previous to joining the YSBEC team she spent nine years as the Small Business Consultant with the Town of Richmond Hill where she delivered business support services to further her clients goals.

daniela.mazzaferro@york.ca
LinkedIn: Daniela Mazzaferro

Eva Lee

Eva Lee
Small Business Consultant

Eva Lee brings more than 20 years of business management and marketing experience in the Healthcare, Banking, and Real Estate sectors. Prior to joining YSBEC, Eva co-founded a business management company, where she assisted healthcare professionals with business start-up, acquisition, and management. Her specialties include marketing, bank lending, and lease management. At YSBEC, Eva is the key point of contact for the Summer Company program, helping young entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.

eva.lee@york.ca
LinkedIn: Eva Lee

Damaneek Saini
Small Business Consultant

Damaneek Saini brings three years of experience in consulting and community development. She previously worked with the City of Vaughan’s Small Business department, where she managed both the Starter Company Plus and Summer Company programs. In this role, she focused on supporting small businesses in marketing and expanding their operations within the City’s growing economy. Her passion for entrepreneurship and local business growth is rooted in her background in developing student-led programs and participating in community development projects throughout her academic career. Damaneek will be supporting the YSBEC’s Starter Company program.

damaneek.saini@york.ca
LinkedIn: Damaneek Saini

Pauline Nagelmakers

Pauline Nagelmakers
Small Business Assistant

Pauline Nagelmakers experience having worked for three businesses in York Region, including a new startup, before joining the YSBEC team gives her critical insight to the needs of small businesses as she provides frontline communication with those seeking support. Pauline has a strong aptitude in assessing client needs, arranging business consultations and assisting with Summer Company, Starter Company Plus, and other events.

pauline.nagelmakers@york.ca
LinkedIn: Pauline Nagelmakers

Annie Whitfield

Annie Whitfield
Small Business Assistant

Annie brings to the team many years of experience in administrative support and customer service, with the last 3 years being at York Region. As Small Business Assistant she provides support to the YSBEC team, the Summer Company Program, and is the first point of contact to our clients and entrepreneurs.

annie.whitfield@york.ca
LinkedIn: Annie Whitfield

Vivian Ho-Tam

Vivian Ho-Tam
Small Business Consultant

Vivian Ho-Tam has 20 years working in a municipal government setting. A third-generation entrepreneur herself, she is experienced in providing entrepreneurship coaching and consulting to new startups, established small and medium-sized businesses, and non-profits in rural and urban settings across many municipalities in Southern Ontario. In her spare time, she also volunteers on the Box 12 canteen truck that serves firefighters of Toronto Fire Services.

vivian.ho-tam@york.ca
LinkedIn: Vivian Ho-Tam