The Summer Company program offers mentorship and start-up funding of $3,000. York Region small business consultant Vivian Ho-Tam said it is an important way to help aspiring young business owners.
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York Region Business News
Explore York Link blogs, an aggregated collection of third-party business news, and press releases coming from the York Region business community.
FirstOntario Expands Strategic Relationship With Markham Headquartered Everlink Rolling out the Award-Winning eDETECT™ Service
“We are excited to welcome FirstOntario to Everlink’s eDETECT™ program. We are extremely proud of the technology and work that our team has put forth in creating a solution that is valued by so many of our Credit Union partners,” says Mark Ripplinger, President and CEO of Everlink.
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Richmond Hill-Based Worksport Launches All-New E-Commerce Online Platform
“We are thrilled that the marketplace is excited about our patented, proprietary SOLIS and COR portable nanogrid system.” — Mr. Steven Rossi, Chief Executive Officer, Worksport Ltd.
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Farming With a Purpose in York Region
“York Region has always been very dynamic and supportive, especially when it comes to general knowledge and support for agriculture and agriculture technologies, and has quite a diverse and strong agriculture community and business ecosystem. When I have presented my ideas in other communities, the looks and comments I received were very different than in York Region, where there’s more understanding and a willingness to experiment and support agricultural innovation.”
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Canada’s Wonderland Announces Giant 360-Degree Spinning Swing Ride and Kids’ Launch Roller Coaster for 2023
Canada’s Wonderland is inviting guests to buckle in for more thrilling adventures in 2023 with the addition of a giant 360-degree spinning swing ride – the only one of its kind in the world – and an exciting launch roller coaster for children and families in Planet Snoopy.
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Big Grant for Markham Company Using Shellfish Nanocrystals to Make Plastic Packaging 100% Recyclable
SDTC funding will help Neptune Nano equip a 2,000 sq.ft. pilot facility the company is currently building and begin producing nanocrystal at the kilogram scale to trial with U.S. partners.
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York University Officially Opens Newest YSpace Location in Northern York Region
“By leveraging the success of YSpace’s programs and making customized resources available to the Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury, York University is facilitating entrepreneurship and business acceleration in northern York Region,” says York University’s Vice-President Research and Innovation Amir Asif.
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AIMMO Enters Global Market with the Launch of AIMMO Canada in Markham
AIMMO’s move to YSpace fast tracks opportunities for growth and collaborations. Established as a part of York University in Canada, YSpace supports communities of innovators and entrepreneurs so that they can continue to grow and have a positive impact on society.
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York Region Agri-Food Business Spotlight: Turkey Shoot Brewing Co.
There’s nothing we love more than getting into our community and talking to local business owners. We’re excited to bring you a new local agri-food business spotlight, featuring Turkey Shoot Brewing Company, from the Town of Georgina!
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Markham-Based Xplornet to Connect Nearly 59,000 Ontario Homes and Businesses to Fibre Internet
This announcement builds on Xplornet’s commitment to invest $500 million by 2025 to deploy state-of-the-art scalable fibre Internet and fibre-powered 5G fixed wireless technology in its facilities-based network.
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Major New Business Investments in York Region: Discover Who They Are Now!
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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Vaughan Headquartered Drone Delivery Canada Launches Dangerous Goods Transportation for UBC’s Remote Communities DTI Program
This makes DDC the only RPAS operator in Canada to conduct beyond visual line of sight and dangerous goods operations simultaneously.
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