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York Region Economic Development Team Spotlight Series: Tony Corkovic

As a public sector organization, our success is measured in how much we help the people and businesses that we serve. Hearing first-hand from small business owners that we’ve helped them grow or launch their business is incredibly satisfying, knowing that we made a positive difference; that’s my favourite part of the job.
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Richmond Hill Headquartered FlexITy Acquires the Managed IT Business Services Division of Rally Enterprises

FlexITy announced its acquisition of the Managed IT Business Services division of Rally Enterprises, the first in a number of planned purchases that are part of FlexITy’s focused acquisition strategy.
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Richmond Hill Headquartered Compugen Announces Strategic Partnership with Zoom

Under the agreement, Compugen will offer the full breadth of Zoom’s commercial, business and enterprise cloud-based solutions that allow for inclusive, equal experiences for staff working from home and at the office including an effective network, allows organizations to take full advantage of its extensive feature-set; an essential element in creating an inclusive environment that accommodates individuals and groups, working styles of all kinds, and leading to more collaboration and business innovation
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Ontario Opens Highway 427 Expansion

The Ontario Government is opening a 10-kilometre expansion of Highway 427 from Finch Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive to help improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and move people and goods safely.
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Growatt Partners With Markham Headquartered Microgreen Solar to Expand Market Reach in Canada

Adding the Growatt product line to Microgreen’s products and full solar kits deepens our product offering and brings us into the grid-tie market at a time when government incentives are accelerating solar+storage uptake across Canada. We are excited to bring our customers a wider selection of products at a time of increasing consumer demand
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Lumon Canada’s Glass Processing Factory Investment Completed and Production Started

The grand opening started with opening words from Lumon Group’s CEO, Jussi Kinnunen. He reflected on the hard work of the production department and the layout of the production floor since he last saw it a year ago. “It looks totally different,” he states with a smile on his face.
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Markham Headquartered Allstate Canada Partners with Habitat for Humanity Canada to Support Homeowners Facing Pandemic Challenges

From September 20-27, for every insurance quote completed the Allstate Foundation of Canada will donate $5 toward building homes in five Habitat for Humanity communities across Canada, up to a maximum donation amount of $50,000. These communities are in Southern Alberta, the Greater Toronto Area, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
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Markham Headquartered IBM Joins Switch Health to Help Launch AuraPass, a Privacy-first Vaccine and Testing Verification System

“AuraPass is a patient-focused, easy-to-use industry solution to help Canada reopen safely,” said Dilian Stoyanov, CEO at Switch Health. “Using IBM Digital Health Pass, we are bringing data, technology, and expertise together to empower individuals to share their COVID-19 health credentials without the worry that their personal information is at risk.”
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Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Expands BioCloud Global Footprint

We continue to enhance BioCloud through ongoing software updates and expanded applications. We are pleased with our updated independent lab testing and we will continue to focus on growing our IP moat by expanding our patent portfolio to create long-term value for our stakeholders.
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Enabling Innovation and Resilience in the Agri-Food Sector

Do you know where your food comes from? As the fourth-largest food and beverage processing hub in Canada, York Region’s agriculture and agri-food sector is a vital part of the local economy that helps keep communities fed. From farms to food processors to restaurants, York Region offers a unique mix of resilience and innovation within the industry!
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Aurora Headquartered IEWC Acquires U.S. Based Cablcon

This acquisition of CABLCON, in addition to our acquisition of telecom supplier Jupiter Communications last year, reinforces IEWC’s commitment to become a leading connectivity solutions provider for telecom companies and data centres throughout the world, with a focus on North America.
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Markham Headquartered Kinglory Helping The Future of Secure Medical Device and Clients’ Records Using Blockchain Technology

Blockchain can prevent counterfeit and inferior products from occupying the market by recording product and service information with a timestamp to allow for authenticity traceability of each laser device right to the source.

Blockchain technology can also be used to record client medical information and files.

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Markham Headquartered LMN Opens Second Office in PEI With Plans to Hire 50 Employees Before End of 2021

“Prince Edward Island and Charlottetown are growing areas for top talent across Canada,” said Lysecki, who recently relocated to PEI from Ontario. “The province’s proximity to universities and its passionate workforce makes it the perfect place for our expansion.”
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Markham Headquartered AI Technology Company EAIGLE Launches a New Proof of Vaccination Platform to Provide Organizations with Enhanced Health and Safety Protection

EAIGLE’s Digital Vaccine Pass is a proof of vaccination platform that enables governments and organizations to verify vaccination status at scale. It empowers users to upload their proof of vaccination online or scan it on-site at EAIGLE’s wellness stations through a touchless and automated process.
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Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Technologies Selected by German Professional Soccer Team to Provide Real-Time Air Quality and Viral Monitoring

BioCloud Technology to be Implemented in Club Facilities; Partnership to include Joint Marketing Campaign with BioCloud and VfL Wolfsburg. Kontrol and Wolfsburg will work together to advocate for the safe space technology and jointly market the BioCloud application globally and BioCloud will join VfL as an official partner for the 2021-2022 soccer season of their men’s and women’s team.
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Canada’s First Smart Hospital in Vaughan Leverages Digital Devices to Enhance Emergency Preparedness

“The digital platform prioritizes incoming communications using real time alerts that are secure, providing the situational awareness needed to make timely and informed decisions,” said Felix Zhang, Chief Technology Officer at Mackenzie Health.
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Richmond Hill-based StageZero Life Sciences Acquires Care Oncology Clinics

This acquisition expands StageZero’s clinical offerings, including access to a robust network of oncologists and physicians across the U.S.
“This transformative acquisition unlocks a number of near-term opportunities and access to additional lucrative market verticals,” said StageZero Life Sciences Chairman & CEO James Howard-Tripp.
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Vaughan Headquartered Danavation Technologies Announces First Installation of Digital Smart Labels™ at True Value Location in New York State

Danavation Technologies Corp., a Canadian-based Internet of Things (IoT) technology company and provider of micro e-paper displays, today announced our first installation of Digital Smart LabelsTM in New York state. The North Fork True Value Hardware (“True Value”) location in…
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Building Electric Vehicles for the Future, Using Apps to Track Carbon Footprints, and Enhancing Race Car Components: York Region’s Autotech Sector Continues its Rise

In the latest #YRtech blog, we roundup some of the most notable news coming out of York Region’s auto tech and auto parts sector. See what’s in store for the future of automotive innovation!
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York Region’s Regional Innovation Centre, ventureLAB, Releases 2020 Annual Review

Despite the economic and business challenges of COVID-19, ventureLAB program companies and alumni made an outstanding impact in 2020. From the launch of Tech Undivided and the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, discover everything else that this regional innovation centre supported in their 2020 Annual Review.
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CBC Features this Mom and Son Duo Who Bake Delicious Macedonian Food at This Newmarket Spot

Ismaila Alfa: These are the catering trucks you find by office buildings and construction sites, right?

Suresh: Yes, I remember seeing these everywhere when I was a kid. The truck would pull over and the owner would flip open the back, stainless steel everywhere, fold-down counters. You’d get your cigarettes there or grab a coffee or a snack.

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Markham Headquartered LMN Adds to Growing Platform with Acquisition of Greenius

Together, Greenius and LMN will create the green industry’s first fully integrated system offering end-to-end training together with comprehensive business management software, providing landscaping business owners everything they need in one system. Greenius will also continue to be provided as a stand-alone offering to customers.