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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.
World connections

Vaughan headquartered Martinrea International announces strategic relationship with Yamada Manufacturing

18 October 2023

Martinrea and Yamada have signed a memorandum of understanding allowing the two entities to work together in the Japanese market.

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Snappy order-from-table interface visible on a tablet

Markham headquartered restaurant software startup Snappy secures $7-million Series A round

18 October 2023

Founded in 2016, Snappy offers restaurant management technology for customer touchpoints including point-of-sale, online orders, loyalty programs, reservations, waitlists, and custom-branded mobile apps and websites.

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The Rotation Room

Small business support program helps bring Markham businesses into digital world

16 October 2023

“What they offered was over and above our expectations, and many aspects of the programs, such as one-on-one support, financial assistance, and resources, were real lifelines for us.”

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Edesa Biotech announcement

Canada to invest $23 million in Markham-based Edesa Biotech

13 October 2023

This groundbreaking project aligns with Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy and will support increased innovation, as well as world-class expertise and infrastructure for clinical trials.

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Magna seat foam

York Region Headquartered Magna develops 100% melt recyclable foam and trim seating product

12 October 2023

The finished seats have the look and feel of seating materials that meet industry standards, while significantly reducing the environmental impact, Magna officials said.

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Women networking

Newmarket among 10 new Investing in Women’s Futures program locations

11 October 2023

The Investing in Women’s Futures program provides a range of services and employment supports to help women overcome barriers, increase well-being, build skills and gain employment.

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Top Growing Companies of 2023

19 York Region-based companies make Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2023

10 October 2023

There were 19 York Region-based business to make the list.

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Choose Georgina Website

New residents, businesses encouraged to ‘Choose Georgina’ with launch of economic development website

10 October 2023

A new website highlighting the reasons people should choose Georgina for their homes and businesses has been launched by the town.

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Brew It Coffee Bar

Brew It Coffee Bar opens in Newmarket

10 October 2023

Last month, Mocanu’s dream became a reality when she opened Brew It Coffee Bar, at 460 Davis Dr. in Newmarket.

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Bar Locale

Bar Locale restaurant to open next year at 500 Water Street in Newmarket

6 October 2023

Bar Locale will be opening in the heart of downtown Newmarket next summer, at the location of the former Cachet Supper. In June, the town issued a request for proposals for a new and unique dining establishment at 500 Water St., and after a thorough evaluation process, Locale was awarded the long-term lease.

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Acculogic facility in Markham

inTEST upgrades Markham facility for electronic circuit and electric vehicle battery testing operations

6 October 2023

The new space provides 25,000 square feet of contiguous space with superior utility infrastructure and a modern office complex that is expected to improve operational efficiencies and enhance custom service.

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Berries on a conveyor belt

At the heart of North America’s largest food and beverage hub, Vaughan feeds the world

5 October 2023

The sector plays a significant role in the agri-food value chain of York Region, which contributed $547 million in real gross domestic product (GDP) to Ontario’s economy in 2021.

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