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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York Region Business News
Explore an aggregated collection of business news, blogs, and press releases coming from the York Region business community.
Ask the expert: navigating business resources in York Region – a guide for small enterprises
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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Third Canadian Paris Baguette Café is now open in Newmarket
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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Markham headquartered Xplore celebrates completion of groundbreaking fibre internet project in rural Quebec
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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York Region’s auto parts and autotech sector revs up with the APMA Conference and OVIN Demonstration Zones
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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Legacy Supply Chain announces omni-channel and eCommerce fulfillment expansion in Vaughan
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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$6.1M investment supports new pathway, footbridge at David Dunlap Observatory park in Richmond Hill
Government of Canada, City of Richmond Hill contribute $6.1M toward active transportation infrastructure with the construction of a new pathway and footbridge at the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Park (RHDDO).
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CNIB Guide Dogs announces future home of Puppy Development Centre, unveils sign in Georgina
The forthcoming centre, to be located at 4907 Baseline Road, will be a state-of-the-art facility that will not only support, socialize and train future CNIB guide dogs, but will also serve as a community space for residents to learn more about guide dogs and blindness.
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Markham Fair: A Grand Tradition of Excellence and Community Spirit!
Set against the backdrop of the crisp autumn season, this iconic event, happening annually the weekend before Canadian Thanksgiving, draws over 80,000 attendees. With a staggering 12,000+ items showcased by about 3,000 exhibitors, it’s a vibrant display of excellence, competition, and community pride.
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Savor East Gwillimbury’s Agricultural Wonders: Farm to Fork Tour!
One of the fastest growing regions in Canada, East Gwillimbury is an agricultural community of villages connected by forest and farms, making it a seamless blend of heritage and innovation.
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‘I’ve been selling stuff on the side of the road my whole life’: Reesor Farm Market moves to next generation
Reesor Farm Market started as a wagon at the end of the driveway selling sweet corn and pumpkins. A few years after that Reesor started selling strawberries.
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Government tour of Teva Canada’s Stouffville manufacturing facility showcases pharmaceutical capabilities and underscores economic value to Canada
A Centre of Pharmaceutical Excellence – The Stouffville manufacturing facility, one of North America’s largest, produces generic medicines in tablet and capsule dosage forms spanning a wide range of therapies including pain management, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health. The facility provides end-to-end manufacturing of medicines, from dispensing the raw materials to the production of the finished dosage format.
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