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Government of Canada invests in main streets and neighbourhoods across southern Ontario

17 January 2024

With this investment, the organization will launch two new programs through MMS to provide funding and support for businesses and community organizations across southern Ontario. The new programs will support up to 325 businesses on main streets across 100 communities, along with 75 community projects promoting high-impact placemaking activities. These activities will help draw people to main streets and encourage locals and visitors to support an estimated 2,500 community businesses and organizations.

York Region giving $1.08M boost to international, women-led businesses

15 January 2024

The funding proposed would be over three years and would come from the region’s Innovation Investment Fund, which the region includes in its budget to support innovative projects on an application basis.

Newmarket launching new ‘iconic’ event on Main Street this winter

11 January 2024

Main Street from Water Street to Park Avenue is proposed to have live entertainment after 5 p.m., with restaurants invited to have outdoor expansion zones that the town will oversee. Some attractions will include igloo lounges rented for the southern portion of Main Street, two zones dedicated to ice bars, and a sign highlighting the event meant for photography from the Park Avenue entrance. There will also be art and ice sculpture installations.

StorageMart’s growth in Ontario continues with latest facility launch in Woodbridge

9 January 2024

The new facility features modern amenities that make storing items easier than ever. Customers can quickly reserve a unit online with no long-term commitments. Not only does the facility provide an easy solution for storing items safely, but it also allows customers to access their items when it’s most convenient for them.

Vaughan headquartered Drone Delivery Canada receives approval for BVLOS flights and dangerous goods transportation on its dronecare commercial project

9 January 2024

The approvals from Transport Canada mark a significant milestone for DDC and signifies the government’s recognition of the Company’s cutting-edge technology, rigorous safety standards, and commitment to advancing the field of drone logistics.

York Region-based company, VCycene, turns food-waste to fertilizer in seven days

5 January 2024

Yin says York Region is truly one of Canada’s key innovation engines and an economic powerhouse. “We gained direct access to a diverse network of government grants, angel investor platforms, venture capital investing, workshops for prototyping and production, testing agencies and support of big multinational corporations,” Yin comments.

Markham headquartered Enghouse Systems signs agreement to acquire Mediasite

4 January 2024

Sonic Foundry is dedicated to transforming how the world works and learns through innovative and scalable technology solutions.

Vaughan headquartered Drone Delivery Canada completes first milestone of the canary contract wit the Department of National Defence

20 December 2023

The completion of the first milestone of the project involved nine test objectives pursuant to which the Company completed a total of 145 flights with an overall flight distance of almost 800km.

Trinity Consultants acquires Richmond Hill headquartered Valcoustics Canada

19 December 2023

The company will operate within Trinity’s built environment business, combining its acoustical capabilities with those that span North America, Ireland, and Australia into one unified entity.

TPG acquires majority of Oxford’s GTA industrial portfolio including a Vaughan business park in new joint venture

18 December 2023

The joint venture, which is the first between TPG and Oxford, represents one of the largest private industrial real estate transactions in Canada to date. TPG Real Estate, TPG’s diversified real estate investment platform, is acquiring the properties through its dedicated real estate equity fund series.

AbbVie Canada expanding and celebrates over a decade of thriving in Markham

13 December 2023

“That’s why we needed a bigger office as the new home in Markham, to welcome the Ontario-based employees,” Murphy said. “We wanted to build an environment that stimulates collaboration, innovation and inspires us.”

OVIN demonstration zone challenges launched

Smart mobility innovators here’s your chance! OVIN Demonstration Zone challenges launch in Markham and Vaughan

13 December 2023

It is no secret that the way people and goods move is changing. From the transition to hybrid or fully-electric cars to better the environment or drone delivery to support hospital capacity, there is no shortage of examples of ways innovation is propelling sustainability in our communities and moving us forward.

OVIN DZ in Markham, and Vaughan now open for applications

12 December 2023

The City of Markham and City of Vaughan, with funding from the Ontario Government through Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), officially launched the Demonstration Zone and are now inviting businesses to apply to demonstrate their mobility technologies. The first round of selected businesses will pilot their technologies in early 2024.

YSBEC Success Story: Young at Heart Painting

11 December 2023

Check out the latest YSBEC success story about Young at Heart Painting, which leveraged small business support services to help their company grow.

York Region-based AI company powers car shopping

4 December 2023

Most of the team members call York Region home. “This allowed us to centrally serve customers across GTA and beyond, enabling consumers to buy and sell cars with just a click,” Ng explains. “Carity introduced an industry-first profit-sharing car selling program, which allows consumers to share in the profits when Carity resells their vehicle, while also guaranteeing a selling price and offering upfront payments.”

Ghost Taco arrives on Newmarket Main Street

4 December 2023

Ghost Taco began as a pop-up restaurant at EventMrkt in 2021 as a way to keep staff working during lockdowns. Its popularity prompted the Buckleys, who also own Ground Burger Bar, to expand to a permanent location.