The MedTech Conference in Toronto has come to an end and it was an exciting time and valuable experience! The 3-day event, which was leveraged to highlight the strength of York Region’s growing life sciences and health tech sector, was filled with insightful panels, engaging discussions, and dynamic networking sessions.
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York Region Economic Development was out in full force at the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) 71st Annual Conference on September 26th as title sponsor, alongside the City of Vaughan to promote our thriving auto sector.
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Earlier this year, Telus conducted a study on ransomware attacks with a staggering finding that 83% of Canadian businesses surveyed reported attempted attacks and 64% indicated they had experienced one. Read these useful digital security tips from ESET’s Chief Security Evangelist, Tony Anscombe in our latest #YRtech Blog in support of Canada’s Cybersecurity Month.
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The hub-and-spoke office model pushes companies to reconsider a single central location and instead have a primary head office with smaller ‘spoke’ locations placed closer to where employees live. Giving staff the option to come into the office with more accessibility and comfort.
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In this edition of our team spotlight series, we connect with Jonathan Wheatle. As Director, he oversees the Economic Development portfolio and teams here at the Region.
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These new business investments and expansions in the Region’s tech, life science, and distribution sectors are a clear indicator that York Region is a location of choice to launch, scale, and tap into the talent pool and business opportunities available in the GTA.
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With a combination of an industry-leading auto parts manufacturing base, a high concentration of automotive head offices and an Autotech ecosystem building for the future of transportation. York Region’s automotive sector is well-positioned to continue to innovate and make substantial contributions to Canada’s and North America’s automotive industry of the future.
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With the announcement of over $250 million in business investments and expansions, along with the creation of 800 jobs, new partnerships, and multiple startup pitch competitions, York Region’s #YRtech Pavilion was a big draw for those that came to check out the ‘Olympics of Tech’ in North America.
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The technological capabilities of York Region’s Autotech ecosystem are unmatched when compared to other leading Autotech jurisdictions across North America (Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing, Western University), making it an ideal location for current and future automotive sector players.
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In this edition of our team spotlight series, we connect with Nathan Allen, Web & Social Media Communications Specialist on the Investment & Marketing team. You might recognize him from some of our videos, but dive into this latest blog to learn more!
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“York Region is home to one of the largest and most comprehensive auto tech ecosystems in North America.” — Brendan Sweeney, Managing Director, Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing
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Do you know where your food comes from? As the fourth-largest food and beverage processing hub in Canada, York Region’s agriculture and agri-food sector is a vital part of the local economy that helps keep communities fed. From farms to food processors to restaurants, York Region offers a unique mix of resilience and innovation within the industry!
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