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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.
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

‘We love it here’: 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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Avanash at Elevate

Sustainable semiconductor solutions with AI: ventureLAB recaps the deeptech-focused panel at Elevate Festival

5 October 2023

ventureLAB’s VP of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Avinash Persaud, took on the role of moderator for a thought-provoking panel discussion “Sustainable Semiconductor Solutions with AI” at Elevate Festival 2023. 

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Ask the expert template Daniela

Ask the expert: navigating business resources in York Region – a guide for small enterprises

4 October 2023

We’re back with another edition of Ask the Expert! This blog series aims to answer the most common questions that we receive from new or prospective entrepreneurs. Joining us this week is Daniela Mazzaferro, Senior Small Business Consultant with our YSBEC team.

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Counter displaying cakes in Paris Baguette Cafe

Third Canadian Paris Baguette Café is now open in Newmarket

3 October 2023

The Newmarket café is the third in Canada and the first corporate location in the country. Paris Baguette plans to add to this expansion by opening additional cafés this year, including another corporate café, as well as several more locations in 2024.

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Xplore work truck parked on a rural dirt road with a river in the background

Markham headquartered Xplore celebrates completion of groundbreaking fibre internet project in rural Quebec

3 October 2023

As the latest testament to the company’s commitment to enhancing rural living, the project has enabled more than 33,000 rural homes and businesses in the province to connect to fibre-to-the-premises Internet with speeds up to one gigabit.

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Autotech blog with car rendering

York Region’s auto parts and autotech sector revs up with the APMA Conference and OVIN Demonstration Zones

3 October 2023

York Region Economic Development was out in full force at the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) 71st Annual Conference on September 26th as title sponsor, alongside the City of Vaughan to promote our thriving auto sector.

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distribution logistics warehouse; male worker pulling a dolly with boxes

Legacy Supply Chain announces omni-channel and eCommerce fulfillment expansion in Vaughan

27 September 2023

This new facility, Legacy’s fourth in the GTA, is part of Legacy’s US and Canada fulfillment network, with additional locations in the Indianapolis, IN, and Reno, NV markets. This integrated network enables omni-channel brands to deliver products to end consumers faster and more affordably with connected technology and customer service platforms.

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