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More than $1 million in funding approved to support women entrepreneurs and attract international businesses to York Region
“Economic vitality remains a strategic priority for York Regional Council and it is integral our local businesses have resources to help them succeed,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson. “Additional funding provided through York Region’s Innovation Fund will empower growing businesses, attract international entrepreneurs and support foreign direct investment, strengthening York Region as a thriving hub for talent and opportunity.”
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Aurora-based Skinopathy makes CIX 2024 Top 20 Startup List
The CIX Top 20 Early and Top 10 Growth Awards recognize outstanding Canadian tech companies in early and growth stages.
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Markham headquartered Sentrex Health Solutions expands innovative healthcare services with strategic acquisition of PerCuro Clinical Research Ltd.
Both organizations are dedicated to delivering seamless care through this transition, while ensuring continued high-quality care for all patients and stakeholders involved.
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York Region creates new plan to boost business, economy, workforce
York Region business and research leaders are welcoming a new strategy to help develop the regional economy and businesses.
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Newmarket creating $1 million fund to boost economic vibrancy and create community brand
The town is now creating a $1-million fund — drawn from existing reserves, not paid by taxpayers — to boost economic vibrancy by attracting companies and creating jobs, and to create a community brand.
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York Region headquartered Magna Awarded Specialized eDrive System Business With North American OEM
Magna is growing its electrification customer base with a newly awarded contract from a North America-based OEM to supply a specialized primary rear eDrive system for one of the company’s high-end niche vehicle platforms. The award reinforces Magna’s commitment to supporting the automotive industry’s short and long-term transformational needs.
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All-in-one transit fare coming to York Region this month
“Simplifying fare payments with the new One Fare Program puts travellers’ experience first and makes our collective transit systems even more convenient, reliable and affordable,” Emmerson said. “One Fare removes boundaries and barriers to travelling across different municipalities, allows for more convenient access and supports our growing communities.”
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Announcing the 7th Cohort of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative
The selection process for cohort 7 was highly competitive, including a rigorous bootcamp to ensure the selected companies were primed for success in the hardware industry, which is notoriously known for long lead times for product validation and securing investment.
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Advisor series: building stronger ventures with diversified strengths
In the ever-evolving world of startups, building successful ventures goes beyond just innovative ideas and market analysis – it lies in the strength and diversity of your startup’s team.
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Vaughan headquartered Mircom Group of Companies introduces their next-gen Secutron fire detection and alarm product range into the U.S. security distribution market
The Secutron fire detection and alarm products meet the most stringent industry standards, including UL 864 10th edition and are meticulously engineered and produced at Mircom Group’s two North American manufacturing facilities.
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Launch of Digital Main Street program in partnership with the Town of Georgina and Town of East Gwillimbury
Local businesses in the Town of Georgina are set to receive valuable assistance with the introduction of the Digital Main Street program, a collaborative effort between the Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury.
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Multi-faceted York Region-based digital transformation agency evolves to support other local and international startups
Treefrog assists a broad range of businesses, particularly focusing on those in their developmental stages or facing technological or marketing/growth challenges. Their team aims to provide solutions that enhance growth, improve technological capabilities and streamline operational processes.
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Announcing the third cohort of ventureLAB’s Accelerate AI
ventureLAB is proud to announce the 3rd cohort of the Accelerate AI program. This transformative 6-month program is designed to champion the growth and scaling of AI startups, empowering them to deliver cutting-edge solutions and applications that tackle the challenges in the modern industry!
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Creation Technologies expands Markham facility
The recently held ribbon-cutting event celebrated the move to a new site in Markham, which now boasts a custom-built, state-of-the-art space spanning 118,500 square feet. The new location represents a 54% larger physical footprint for Creation Technologies in Markham.
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Government of Canada supports expansion of services at ventureLAB
$4.5 million for the next phase of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, supporting 30 technology companies while creating and maintaining over 170 jobs in southern Ontario.
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