The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of $4,210,000 by York Metal Products Inc. to boost local manufacturing and create 18 new jobs in Vaughan.
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York Region Business News
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Amazon Canada opens Richmond Hill delivery station, hiring new employees
Amazon chose a great location for a new distribution site because the city enjoys easy access to 400-series highways, West said in a release.
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ventureLAB hosts 4th Annual HardTech Summit
The first day of ventureLAB’s 4th Annual HardTech Summit brought together over 1,100 attendees at the Toronto Marriott Markham. Hosted by CBC journalist Manjula Selvarajah, the summit kicked off with an opening remarks by ventureLAB CEO Hugh Chow, followed by a featured fireside chat with Chow and Dick Thurston, Chairman and CEO of Hudson Valley FastFab. Their insights on global manufacturing and semiconductor opportunities set the tone for a day of impactful discussions about Canada’s […]
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Foodpreneur Lab and Markham-based Remix Snacks receive honourable mention in 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards
Ontario’s annual Excellence in Agriculture Awards for 2024 is recognizing farmers, processors, industry organizations, and businesses whose contributions are strengthening growth across the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector.
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Arla Foods opens state-of-the-art cold storage and distribution centre in Vaughan
With this expansion, Arla reinforces Ontario’s role in its North American supply chain and will create up to 100 new, good-paying jobs for the community.
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Richmond Hill headquartered Compugen strengthens defence and security industry with strategic acquisition of SynerSolutions
This acquisition will provide enhanced security capabilities, leveraging Compugen’s national scale and portfolio leadership to become the ally in the defence and security sectors.
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Announcing the 2024 Winners of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund
ventureLAB, in partnership with York Region, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund, dedicated to supporting organizations that encourage innovation and cultivate diversity.
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Hanon Systems to build its first EV parts facility in Vaughan, creating 300 new jobs
Global auto parts company Hanon Systems, headquartered in South Korea, is investing $155-million to build a new 284,200 sq. ft. electric vehicle parts manufacturing facility in Vaughan, York Region!
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Canadian drug manufacturer Apotex expanding Richmond Hill plant as city says more businesses are choosing locations there
The largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical manufacturer, Apotex, says it will expand its Richmond Hill facility, a move the company says will create more than 70 jobs.
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$30M 5-storey self-storage facility aims to be Aurora business hub
A Toronto developer broke ground today on a $30-million five-storey self-storage facility at the corner of St. John’s Sideroad and Leslie Street in Aurora, which they are hoping to turn into an entrepreneurial hub.
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York University’s Markham Campus puts experiential education at forefront with unique biotechnology programs
Two standout offerings are the master of biotechnology management (MBM) and graduate diploma in biotechnology programs. These courses were developed with direct input from industry professionals to ensure students gain relevant, practical experience.
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Convertus breaks ground on East Gwillimbury biofuel plant
The East Gwillimbury project, set to open in 2027, will process organic waste via anaerobic digestion into biogas, and later, renewable natural gas. The RNG will offset fossil natural gas in local pipelines.
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