Yspace, York University’s entrepreneurship hub, has launched 3 programs this month: Founder Fundamentals, Venture Catalyst and Tech Accelerator.
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York Region Business News
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ventureLAB Announced the 5th Cohort of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative
ventureLAB is proud to present our 5th cohort of Hardware Catalyst Initiative.
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‘Over the moon’: Newmarket creators embrace plans to make town an arts community in Greater Toronto Area
“We’ve done an extremely good job at building out our recreational amenities. But it’s really been in the last decade we’ve seen a — pardon the pun — a renaissance and interest and activity and growth in the arts (developed over a century),” Mayor John Taylor said.
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Beertown set to open on the border of East Gwillimbury and Newmarket this spring at Yonge and Green Lane
“The team and I are highly anticipating the launch of our 10th Beertown location. We look forward to expanding and bringing our unique dining experience which encompasses the custom design elements that have defined us, and serving the high quality food and beverage products on which we’ve built our name and reputation,” Jody Palubiski, partner, Charcoal Group said.
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Vaughan headquartered Earth Rangers launches in US
“There is strong evidence that helping our children discover their ability to act on environmental challenges leads to hope, optimism, and a brighter outlook for the future of the planet,” says Tovah Barocas, President of Earth Rangers.
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Richmond Hill headquartered Worksport approves manufacturing line for shipment to western New York factory
“With the expected delivery of this custom-built machine, we are now on the verge of being able to produce the major components for our proprietary and patented hard-folding tonneau covers right here in our American factory,” said Worksport CEO Steven Rossi.
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Construct, a social enterprise by Blue Door, welcomes first cohort at new training centre in Aurora
“There are a lot of employment programs out there, but many are streamlining people into precarious work or employment that pays a minimum wage, but not necessarily a living wage,” explained Emily Rowe, Construct’s senior manager, social enterprise.
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Vaughan-based SCG Flowmetrix awarded one of the largest sewer flow and rainfall monitoring projects in Canada
Real-time data will provide critical and actionable information during extreme weather events and will enable Peel Region to proactively plan sewer network maintenance.
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Two York Region-based companies advance to finals of the Ontario Made Awards
Fruit of the Land Culinary Market and International Safety both advance to to the finals of the Ontario Made Awards.
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6 food industry leaders in York Region
These six food companies in York Region are helping to propel the local agri-food sector.
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Melissa Chee, President and CEO of ventureLAB, featured on CTV News
ventureLAB’s President and CEO, Melissa Chee, was recently featured by CTV News to discuss the importance of boosting semiconductor output to remain competitive.
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Richmond Hill-born Entrepreneur Anika Sawni is Making Alcohol-Free Drinks Mainstream
Grüvi has 18 full-time employees and sells its zero-proof sangria and nitro mocha stout at 3,500 North American stores. Anika, now 27, was named to Forbes’s 30 Under 30 list in its food and beverage category in 2021.
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