The York Small Business Enterprise Centre celebrated another successful flight of students in its summer business program on Aug. 25, with a display of their success at 17150 Yonge St. The program invites nine students from secondary or post-secondary schools in York Region to start up their own businesses, receive skills development, mentoring and up to $3,000 of financial support.
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Summer Company program ‘set new benchmark’ for entrepreneurship
“This year, our program has set a new benchmark for youth entrepreneurship in York Region,” says YSBEC Small Business Consultant Ammar Rizvi. “The dedication, creativity and passion of our 2023 participants has exceeded our expectations.”
Read MoreMarkham headquartered Xplore enables fibre Internet connectivity for more than 27,000 homes and businesses across rural Quebec
Xplore’s fibre network will ultimately span 2,700 kilometres and enable more than 33,000 homes and businesses across rural Quebec to connect to Internet speeds up to one gigabit.
Read MoreVaughan-based Macrodyne Technologies to invest $5 million; creating up to 25 new jobs
As part of this investment, the government is providing Macrodyne Technologies with $750,000 in funding through the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) stream of its Regional Development Program.
Read MoreCES Transformers investing $5 million to Markham facility; creating up to 80 new jobs
With their $4 million investment, CES Transformers will expand their existing facility in Markham, upgrade their equipment and train additional staff.
Read MoreVaughan headquartered Gracious Living announces strategic US expansion
The facility is equipped with large tonnage molding machines (up to 3000 tons) servicing the expanding automotive sector. Plans are currently in development to upgrade the existing facility and add additional equipment to support automotive growth.
Read MoreItalian eatery Buca opens new location in Vaughan
With the new Vaughan location, Buca aims to fuse the inspirations of its original King Street and coastal Italian Yorkville establishments, while introducing unique elements that highlight the best of both locations and beyond.
Read MoreComing soon to Metrie® – new flagship mill in Vaughan
The opening of the new Toronto mill reflects Metrie’s commitment to being North America’s most trusted millwork supplier.
Read MoreCanada’s Wonderland announces giant boomerang water slide for 2024
Canada’s Wonderland is inviting guests to climb aboard a new raft adventure in its 20-acre water park next year with the addition of Moosehorn Falls, a giant water slide with a zero-gravity wall summit.
Read MoreNew hotel in Newmarket ramping up for hiring blitz
The hotel is opening up in phases, with the first phase including around 20 to 30 rooms and comprising the renovated parts of the original building. Additions like the rooftop restaurant and event space will open later on.
Read MoreMarkham headquartered Enghouse Systems completes Lifesize acquisition technology addition enhances cloud contact center and video businesses
With Enghouse and Lifesize joining forces, businesses utilizing the combined technologies can provide seamless collaboration and superior customer experiences. Lifesize will be integrated within the Enghouse Interactive Management Group.
Read MoreMarkham based Xplore to offer 100 Mbps speed satellite internet following successful launch of JUPITER 3
Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians.
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