“Being recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario is the icing on the cake after a record-breaking attendance year for all of these signature events,” community services commissioner Rob Braid said
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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.
Newmarket wins municipality of the year for its festivals and special events for second year in a row
“Winning Municipality of the Year from Festivals & Events Ontario for two years in a row is a rare feat and underscores the creativity that Newmarket continues to showcase when it comes to music, arts and local events.”
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Meet Yihong Qi: Markham-based Pontosense’s CTO and Co-Founder
Pontosense is changing how we monitor ourselves by replacing bulky wearable devices with artificial intelligence and advanced sensors. This change in how biometric data is collected and analyzed may seem like something out of science fiction.
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Vaughan headquartered Martinrea International announces new software company, MiNDCAN
Leading this digital transformation is Ganesh Iyer, Chief Technology Officer, Martinrea International Inc. Through his integrated role of Product Engineering, R&D and IT, at Martinrea, Ganesh brings extensive experience and knowledge to MiNDCAN Inc.
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York Region thrives: where talent and opportunity intersect
“Identifying challenges in the business community and taking action to overcome them is the backbone of the 2024 to 2027 Economic Development Action Plan,” said City of Richmond Hill Regional Councillor Joe DiPaola, Chair of the Region’s Planning and Economic Development. “The 2024 to 2027 Action Plan builds on important work already underway to complement our partners’ efforts and drive economic prosperity together.”
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‘Truly something huge’: Newmarket’s Ghost Taco celebrates its journey to success
One of Newmarket’s most popular Main Street eateries, born as a pandemic pop-up, celebrated its journey to success with an official grand opening March 1.
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Newmarket-based Southlake Hospital makes best hospitals list for Ontario, Canada for 6th year
“It’s an honour for Southlake to be recognized among the best hospitals in the country for six years in a row,” said Southlake president and chief executive officer Dr. Paul Wood.
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Richmond Hill offering free sessions for women entrepreneurs
Small Business Enterprise Centre offering webinars, in-person events March 4 to 8 for women starting, running businesses to mark International Women’s Day.
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Revolutionizing breast health screening with Canada Catalyst Company, Linda Lifetech
ventureLAB is proud to proud to shine the spotlight on a Canada Catalyst company, Linda Lifetech, a company that’s transforming breast health screening with cutting-edge technology.
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Newmarket Farmers’ Market named the best in Ontario
Farmers’ Market Ontario, which represents more than 180 markets across the province, is committed to supporting and promoting vibrant, sustainable farmers’ markets across the province.
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Shaping Tomorrow: ventureLAB Unveils Innovative TechEdge Program
ventureLAB is thrilled to unveil the TechEdge program that propels startups by equipping them with the resources, insights and networks.
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More than $1 million in funding approved to support women entrepreneurs and attract international businesses to York Region
“Economic vitality remains a strategic priority for York Regional Council and it is integral our local businesses have resources to help them succeed,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson. “Additional funding provided through York Region’s Innovation Fund will empower growing businesses, attract international entrepreneurs and support foreign direct investment, strengthening York Region as a thriving hub for talent and opportunity.”
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