York Region Business News

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Hugh Chow, global leader in innovation and technology appointed CEO at ventureLAB

8 September 2023

“On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is our pleasure to welcome Hugh to the dynamic ventureLAB team,” said Yalda Riahi, Chair of ventureLAB’s Board of Directors. “We believe that Hugh’s unique expertise in many of the technology-centric sectors will help move us to the next chapter of helping Canadian companies succeed globally. We also believe his leadership will contribute significantly to Canada’s goal of solidifying our position in key high-value industries, including semiconductors, AI and medtech.”

Vaughan headquartered Drone Delivery Canada awarded first contract for its canary drone from the Department of National Defence

7 September 2023

The Contract, with a value of $200,000, will run for a 6-month duration. A successful outcome of this initial contract could lead to a follow on 12-month contract valued up to $1 million.

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Vaughan headquartered Kontrol Technologies selected for multi-year emission monitoring solution

29 August 2023

“As part of our ongoing focus on organic growth and expanding our high margin business we will continue to target large, new infrastructure opportunities where our solutions can drive recurring revenues,” continues Ghezzi.

York Region Headquartered Hospital Mackenzie Health receives its second Davies Award

29 August 2023

“We’re proud to receive the Davies Award of Excellence from HIMSS for a second time and for shining a light on how we are changing the landscape of healthcare innovation across the sector,” said Purvi Desai (pictured), vice president, Digital Health and chief information officer.

Student businesses soar through York Region summer program

28 August 2023

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.

Summer Company program ‘set new benchmark’ for entrepreneurship

28 August 2023

“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.”

Aerial view of mobiel phone cell tower over forested rural area

Markham headquartered Xplore enables fibre Internet connectivity for more than 27,000 homes and businesses across rural Quebec

23 August 2023

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.

York Region Business News

Hugh Chow, global leader in innovation and technology appointed CEO at ventureLAB

Vaughan headquartered Drone Delivery Canada awarded first contract for its canary drone from the Department of National Defence

Vaughan headquartered Kontrol Technologies selected for multi-year emission monitoring solution

York Region Headquartered Hospital Mackenzie Health receives its second Davies Award

Student businesses soar through York Region summer program

Summer Company program ‘set new benchmark’ for entrepreneurship

Markham headquartered Xplore enables fibre Internet connectivity for more than 27,000 homes and businesses across rural Quebec

Vaughan-based Macrodyne Technologies to invest $5 million; creating up to 25 new jobs

CES Transformers investing $5 million to Markham facility; creating up to 80 new jobs

Vaughan headquartered Gracious Living announces strategic US expansion

Italian eatery Buca opens new location in Vaughan

Coming soon to Metrie® – new flagship mill in Vaughan