Being geographically closer to these companies prompted qSquire’s interest in Canada, but they still needed to get a foot in the door. This is what led them to ventureLAB’s Soft Landing program.
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York Region Business News
Explore an aggregated collection of business news, blogs, and press releases coming from the York Region business community.
Ontario supports the development of smarter, more sustainable transportation technologies with $1.5M in funding to York Region innovation partner York University through OVIN
The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), with support from the Ontario Government, announced $1.5 million in funding to York University and in partnership with Centennial College to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in developing and testing innovative automotive technologies and smart mobility solutions.
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Markham headquartered AMD named among 2024 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
TIME100 Companies is more than an index of business success. It is an argument for what business influence looks like in 2024. At a time when leadership in other sectors is battered, surveys suggest that many look to corporate leaders first for direction.
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Three York Region municipalities make top 10 in Ontario; offering the best livability in Canada, new report suggests
Studies show more flexibility in work arrangements and work-life balance positively improved workers’ mental health. Other companies that trialled a four-day workweek reported increased productivity and overall organizational revenue — at a 100 per cent success rate, according to a Canadian pilot program.
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Provincial funding upskills 150 jobseekers, boosts York Region’s agricultural sector, Newmarket-Aurora MPP says
The goal is to build foundational skills, introduce innovations in the agri-food value chain, and foster partnerships that support workforce transitions into in-demand agri-tech occupations.
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Infostream Solutions reaches key construction milestone at its new multimillion-dollar AI and cybersecurity innovation campus in Richmond Hill
This expansion is expected to create over 200 high-tech jobs in Richmond Hill, York Region.
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Markham headquartered Enghouse announces expansion of cloud contact center technology in the Middle East through partnership with Voxtron
The launch will feature distinguished speakers, including Tracy Reynolds, Canadian Consul General in Dubai, Vincent Mifsud, Global President of Enghouse Systems, and Arif AlMalik, Chief Digital Products Officer of Moro Hub. They will explore the transformative potential of contact solutions in improving customer experience (CX) in the Middle East.
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York Region provides ventureLAB with $1 million in funding
York Regional Council has reaffirmed its commitment to economic development, innovation and talent across York Region through a $1 million funding agreement with ventureLAB, the Region’s innovation centre.
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Markham headquartered IBM expands team and capabilities in Canada Software Lab to accelerate adoption of Generative AI and other key technologies
IBM Technology Expert Labs will create more opportunities for experienced professionals in areas such generative AI, data & AI, automation, sustainability, security, cloud, and zSoftware. Deep expertise and global experience of the Technology Expert Labs will augment and accelerate technology adoption for clients in Canada and North America.
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Mackenzie Health launches innovative IV pump technology at facilities
This type of connectivity allows health-care workers to focus more on patient care and less on time-consuming manual processes that often require multiple steps to program an infusion.
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Richmond Hill welcomes United Nations University; selected to host the institute’s new headquarters
Richmond Hill was selected to host the institute’s new headquarters based on its commitment to sustainability, its highly skilled and educated workforce, the many opportunities the City offers for partnership with the private sector, and its interest in using the best available knowledge to improve the quality of human life and the environment.
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Markham headquartered Enghouse Video partners with SONIFI Health to deliver advanced telehealth solutions In hospital rooms
Enghouse’s VidyoRooms solution, a sophisticated video conferencing technology that combines both software and hardware solutions, has been fully integrated into SONIFI Health’s interactive TV systems.
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City of Vaughan chooses QuadReal as partner for ‘soul’ of fast-growing Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
The arts centre in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, which will include community rooms, should be built by the early 2030s, said Claggett.
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Inaugural Newmarket market to highlight young entrepreneurs
Chris Cartwright and Bill Gianopoulos team up to organize and support a marketplace experience for young people with fledgling businesses
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Aurora-based Thermogenics receives nearly $50k in Provincial funding to expand
The Provincial dollars supports a $96,000 investment by Thermogenics to build a second test bay and create five new jobs.
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Partnership between Markham-based MARA and United Chargers built on Canadian quality
MARA Technologies helps United Chargers scale quickly and efficiently to create their high-quality, next-generation product, which is now white labelled for major automotive OEMs, including Volvo®.
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