Starting his business 20 years ago from his car, Tony Rubino never imagined he would buy his own location. “Not at all, to be honest with you,” he said. “I mean you envision small steps. I don’t think you can envision that far out. I would be the same guy who said 10 years ago, and there will be people who can quote me, I said, ‘I’ll never buy equipment. That’s for other people. I just want to do good work for people.’ But now here I am.”
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Markham to host largest Canada-China trade show in GTA
Markham will host what organizers say is the largest Canada-China trade exhibition ever held in the Greater Toronto Area, as growing geopolitical uncertainty pushes local governments and businesses to diversify international partnerships.
Read MoreNewmarket headquartered AirBoss Announces New Contracts Valued at up to US$15.6M
The MALO contract is a two-year contract, expected to be valued at up to US$9.2 million. The contract for LBMs, filters and related accessories is expected to be valued at up to US$6.4 million.
Read MoreAurora-based Thermogenics unveils biogas enrichment system to help North American industrial and commercial facilities cut emissions and improve fuel efficiency
Thermogenics has introduced a new biogas enrichment system that enables industrial boilers to operate using renewable biogas (or sometimes referred to as digester gas)—either independently or in combination with natural gas.
Read MoreRichmond Hill headquartered Olympus Canada announces expansion of exclusive distribution agreement with EndoClot Plus
Olympus Canada announced today the expansion of Olympus’ commercial partnership with EndoClot® Plus, Inc. to include distribution of EndoClot Adhesive to Canada. This agreement follows a successful commercialization of the EndoClot portfolio in the United States and in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Read MoreYork University expands innovation ecosystem with Lab2Market Validate Program
York University’s YSpace continues to expand its innovation ecosystem through strategic partnership with Lab2Market (L2M) to deliver the Lab2Market Validate Ontario Cohort.
Read MoreYork University and ventureLAB strengthen partnership with renewed Memorandum of Understanding
York University and ventureLAB signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration in talent development, research, and industry-driven innovation.
Read MoreYSBEC Success Story: Donais Studios
Andrea Donais, founder of Donais Studios in Newmarket grew her business with the support of the Starter Company Plus program from the YSBEC.
Read MoreSupport local Black-owned businesses on April 12!
This free one-day business expo and marketplace is open to the public and will showcase 30 Black-owned small businesses in York Region ranging from food, art, health and wellness and more!
Read MoreFighting for Canadian workers and businesses
Earlier this week, the United States administration imposed unjustified tariffs on Canada, disrupting a successful trading partnership and raising costs for Americans and Canadians alike. As the federal government, we will use every tool at our disposal so Canadian businesses and workers can weather this storm. We will defend Canadian jobs.
Read MoreFedDev Ontario invests $24 million in Ontario businesses; three with presence in York Region
Minister Sahota announced a combined investment of $24 million to support 10 businesses in southern Ontario; three have a presence in York Region.
Read MoreSouthlake in Newmarket named one of top 3 community hospitals in Ontario, one of top 4 in Canada
Newsweek has recognized Southlake Health as one of world’s top hospitals for seven consecutive years.
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