Recently opened Cedar Studios offers a mind-blowing variety of services, including a production facility to bring audio and visual projects to life.
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Small Business
Building on success, York University launches The YSpace Network
Canadian innovation is getting a major boost with York University’s exciting new initiative: The YSpace Network.
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Support Black-owned businesses in York Region on October 25
Join us at Upper Canada Mall at the one-day business expo and marketplace showcasing over 20 Black-owned small businesses in York Region!
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Ontario boosting training for entrepreneurs through the $5-million 2025-26 RAISE grant program
Applications are now open for the 2025-26 RAISE program, where participants will receive free online business development training from DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University — one of Canada’s leading business incubators — and a one-time grant of $10,000 upon successful completion.
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Shop local and meet York Region student entrepreneurs at the Summer Company Showcase!
Discover how local students turned big ideas into real businesses and find unique products and services while you’re at it!
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Richmond Hill teen cuts food waste by selling ‘short-dated’ snacks to consumers who care about the planet
Brighton Ng is from Hong Kong, where a company called GreenPrice sells mostly packaged food close to its best before date (BBD) for 30 to 70 per cent off. He wondered if he could do the same thing in Canada with “short-dated” food — and it turns out he can.
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Georgina-based, Flourish Home Creations, gives new purpose to old furniture
Sabrina Teixeira, 22, started her small business refurbishing and selling unique, sustainable and affordable pieces in her parent’s garage last year.
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YSBEC Success Story: AET Basketball
Santhosh Rajmohan, founder and director of AET Basketball, is passionate about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to play sports.
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YSBEC Success Story: Donais Studios
Andrea Donais, founder of Donais Studios in Newmarket grew her business with the support of the Starter Company Plus program from the YSBEC.
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YSBEC Success Story: Paris Calling Pastry
Mona Prasad is the head chef and owner of Paris Calling Pastry in Aurora, Ontario. After training as a pastry chef in Paris, Mona wanted to bring European pastries to the Greater Toronto Area.
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‘Cherished landmark’: Postmark Hotel marks grand opening on Main Street Newmarket
Newmarket’s new boutique hotel marked its years-long journey of restoration, renovation and construction with a ribbon cutting and celebration on October 3.
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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.
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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.
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Vaughan’s New Grant Aims to Enhance Tourism in the City
The Host in Vaughan Grant supports events and projects that draw tourists to the city, and the applications for the latest intake round will be accepted until Monday, Sept. 30.
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Funding Opportunity: Canada Small Business Financing Program
The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders.
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New King City animal hospital aims to ‘revolutionize’ care
The owners of a new “cutting-edge” animal hospital in King City say it will “revolutionize animal care by bringing together specialists and advanced technologies under one roof.”
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