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Creation Technologies expands Markham facility
The recently held ribbon-cutting event celebrated the move to a new site in Markham, which now boasts a custom-built, state-of-the-art space spanning 118,500 square feet. The new location represents a 54% larger physical footprint for Creation Technologies in Markham.
Read MoreGovernment of Canada supports expansion of services at ventureLAB
$4.5 million for the next phase of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, supporting 30 technology companies while creating and maintaining over 170 jobs in southern Ontario.
Read MoreGovernment of Canada invests in main streets and neighbourhoods across southern Ontario
With this investment, the organization will launch two new programs through MMS to provide funding and support for businesses and community organizations across southern Ontario. The new programs will support up to 325 businesses on main streets across 100 communities, along with 75 community projects promoting high-impact placemaking activities. These activities will help draw people to main streets and encourage locals and visitors to support an estimated 2,500 community businesses and organizations.
Read MoreYork Region giving $1.08M boost to international, women-led businesses
The funding proposed would be over three years and would come from the region’s Innovation Investment Fund, which the region includes in its budget to support innovative projects on an application basis.
Read MoreNewmarket launching new ‘iconic’ event on Main Street this winter
Main Street from Water Street to Park Avenue is proposed to have live entertainment after 5 p.m., with restaurants invited to have outdoor expansion zones that the town will oversee. Some attractions will include igloo lounges rented for the southern portion of Main Street, two zones dedicated to ice bars, and a sign highlighting the event meant for photography from the Park Avenue entrance. There will also be art and ice sculpture installations.
Read MoreStorageMart’s growth in Ontario continues with latest facility launch in Woodbridge
The new facility features modern amenities that make storing items easier than ever. Customers can quickly reserve a unit online with no long-term commitments. Not only does the facility provide an easy solution for storing items safely, but it also allows customers to access their items when it’s most convenient for them.
Read MoreVaughan headquartered Drone Delivery Canada receives approval for BVLOS flights and dangerous goods transportation on its dronecare commercial project
The approvals from Transport Canada mark a significant milestone for DDC and signifies the government’s recognition of the Company’s cutting-edge technology, rigorous safety standards, and commitment to advancing the field of drone logistics.
Read MoreYork Region is updating the Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector Strategy and wants your input
Do you want to see the agriculture and agri-food sector, from farm to fork, in York Region thrive? The insights you share through this survey will inform the development of York Region’s new Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector Strategy, building on the successes of the previous strategy.
Read MoreYork Region-based company, VCycene, turns food-waste to fertilizer in seven days
Yin says York Region is truly one of Canada’s key innovation engines and an economic powerhouse. “We gained direct access to a diverse network of government grants, angel investor platforms, venture capital investing, workshops for prototyping and production, testing agencies and support of big multinational corporations,” Yin comments.
Read MoreMarkham headquartered Enghouse Systems signs agreement to acquire Mediasite
Sonic Foundry is dedicated to transforming how the world works and learns through innovative and scalable technology solutions.
Read MoreVaughan headquartered Drone Delivery Canada completes first milestone of the canary contract wit the Department of National Defence
The completion of the first milestone of the project involved nine test objectives pursuant to which the Company completed a total of 145 flights with an overall flight distance of almost 800km.
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