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.
17250 Yonge Street
Newmarket, Ontario | L3Y 6Z1
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
Bessie Mallia
Administrative Assistant
Strategic Economic Initiatives
Charles Banfield
Manager, Strategic Economic Initiatives
Meena Hassanali
Program Manager, Rural & Agri-Food Initiatives
Nadia Mohammed
Rural & Agri-Food Business Development Specialist
Rotha Seng
Policy & Project Development Specialist
Vrinda Kohli
Policy & Project Development Specialist
Eman Ali
Communications Specialist
Investment & Marketing
Robert Unterman
Manager, Investment & Marketing
Gordon Scheel
Senior Business Development Advisor
Katie Maginn
Senior Business Development Advisor
Nadia Sacco
Marketing Assistant
Tasnima Fahmin
Economic Business Analyst
Asharib Peracha
Graphic Designer
Nathan Allen
Web & Social Media Communications Specialist
York Small Business Enterprise Centre
Daniela Mazzaferro
Senior Small Business Consultant
Eva Lee
Small Business Consultant
Vivian Ho-Tam
Small Business Consultant
Annie Whitfield
Small Business Assistant
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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