Contact York Region Economic Development
Whether you’re a business looking to expand into Toronto area’s York Region, already in the Region and looking for support, or a small business/entrepreneur looking for assistance our economic strategy team has you covered.
Business Support Services
In partnership with the Region’s local cities and towns, York Region Economic Strategy provides complimentary and confidential strategic “one-stop shop” support services for Canadian and international companies looking to setup operations in Toronto Area’s York Region, local entrepreneurs, and established businesses in the region.
We Support Your Business With:
- Sector Data & Advisory
- Location Selection Assistance
- ‘Soft Landing’ Support
- Talent Attraction Support
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Support
- Strategic B2B/B2G Introductions
- Community Public Relations
- Access to Government Incentives
- Small Business Support
- Agriculture & Agri-Food Business Support
Let our experienced team assist you.
Our dedicated team of professionals look forward to connecting with you. Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to get started. Once we receive the form, our team will connect you with the right contact to best support your needs.
The York Region Economic Strategy Team
Jonathan Wheatle
Director, Economic Strategy
jonathan.wheatle@york.ca
Bessie Mallia
Administrative Assistant
bessie.mallia@york.ca
Strategic Economic Initiatives
Charles Banfield
Manager, Strategic Economic Initiatives
charles.banfield@york.ca
Meena Hassanali
Program Manager, Rural & Agri-Food Initiatives
meena.hassanali@york.ca
Nadia Mohammed
Rural & Agri-Food Business Development Specialist
nadia.mohammed@york.ca
Rotha Seng
Policy & Project Development Specialist
rotha.seng@york.ca
Vrinda Kohli
Policy & Project Development Specialist
vrinda.kohli@york.ca
Eman Ali
Communications Specialist
eman.ali@york.ca
Investment & Marketing
Robert Unterman
Manager, Investment & Marketing
robert.unterman@york.ca
Gordon Scheel
Senior Business Development Advisor
gordon.scheel@york.ca
Katie Maginn
Senior Business Development Advisor
katie.maginn@york.ca
Nadia Sacco
Marketing Assistant
nadia.sacco@york.ca
Tasnima Fahmin
Economic Business Analyst
tasnima.fahmin@york.ca
Asharib Peracha
Graphic Designer
asharib.peracha@york.ca
Nathan Allen
Web & Social Media Communications Specialist
nathan.allen@york.ca
York Small Business Enterprise Centre
Daniela Mazzaferro
Senior Small Business Consultant
daniela.mazzaferro@york.ca
Eva Lee
Small Business Consultant
eva.lee@york.ca
Damaneek Saini
Small Business Consultant
damaneek.saini@york.ca
Annie Whitfield
Small Business Assistant
annie.whitfield@york.ca
York Region’s diversity is evident in our nine local municipalities, which offer big-city urban vibes to smaller suburban and rural communities. Each of these cities and towns has their own economic development offices that work alongside our team to provide business advice and support services with a more direct focus on their specific area within the Region.
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