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Did you know we have a dedicated page to help your innovative startup business succeed?   🔎 On the York Region Innovation Portal, you can explore: ◾ Resources for startups ◾ Shared office spaces ◾ Career and workforce development tools ◾ Discover business events and other exciting news from the innovation ecosystem in York Region   York Region is home to one of the largest tech hubs in Canada, with over 4,900 information and communication technology companies. This makes the Region the place where talent and opportunity intersect for startups and innovators alike.   Explore the Innovation Portal: www.yorklink.ca/innovation   #YRtech #YorkRegion #innovation #startups #Entrepreneurship #InnovationPortal #Tech #Technology #BusinessResources

Are you a student looking to kickstart your own business this summer? The York Small Business Enterprise Centre is here to help!   If you’re aged 15-29 and live in northern York Region, you can receive training, mentoring, and up to $3,000 in start-up funding to launch your business. Gain essential entrepreneurial skills and make your business dreams a reality through the Summer Company program!   💡 Why apply?   👉 Coaching and guidance 👉 Up to $3,000 in funding 👉 Hands-on training and skills development   In recent years, participants have achieved impressive results, with some generating five-figure revenues and one making six figures!   Spots are limited and fill up fast, so apply now! https://lnkd.in/guTUqecF If you live in Markham, Richmond Hill, or Vaughan and are interested in applying, please connect with your local small business enterprise centre.   #business #training #mentoring #entrepreneurship #summercompany #startups #sidehustle #Aurora #EastGwillimbury #Georgina #King #Newmarket #Stouffville #SmallBusiness #YSBEC #YorkRegion

From all of us here at York Region Economic Development we wish you a happy holidays and a bright new year! Our office will be closed from December 25, 2024 to January 1, 2025. We look forward to sharing even more of the successes and highlights from the York Region business community in the new year! If you haven't already make sure to follow our page to stay connected with what's happening across the York Region business community. #YorkRegion #HappyHolidays #HappyNewYear #CelebrateResponsibly

It might be the holiday season ❄️ but employers across York Region are still hiring! Search our job board provided in partnership with the Workforce Planning Board of York Region to discover your next opportunity: www.yorklink.ca/jobs Here are a selection of companies that are currently hiring: Mackenzie Health, Highland Farms, D&V Electronics, Aecom, Black & Veatch, Prima Pack, Walmart, and more! #YorkRegion #WhosHiring #Talent #Opportunity #NowHiring #Hiring #Careers #JobOpportunity #JobOpportunities #Retail #Healthcare #Engineering #Warehouse #MaterialHandling

Did you know York Region is one of Canada’s largest food and beverage processing sectors?   The agri-food sector includes nearly 5,000 businesses, with over 600 farms and more than 300 food and beverage manufacturers and distributors contributing to York Region’s economic vitality.   With approximately 67,000 jobs provided by farms, processors, food retailers, and restaurants, our uniquely integrated agri-food value chain offers York Region a distinct economic advantage.   Discover more about York Region’s thriving agriculture and agri-food sector at yorklink.ca/agrifood.   #YRfood #YorkRegion #AgriTech #AgriFood #Agriculture #YRtech

💻 Did you know? Six of Greater Toronto Area's top 10 ICT Corporate R&D spenders have Canadian headquarters or major operations in York Region! AMD, Celestica, CGI, Enghouse Systems, IBM, and Sangoma are those six companies and most of them are currently hiring for positions in the Region. For more about the Region's #YRtech sector, which is one of Canada's leading tech hubs, visit: https://lnkd.in/eq8ySH4h To see other industry rankings lists and which companies from around the Region made those lists, visit: https://lnkd.in/gisbNuJZ This did you know fact is based on 2024 data from RE$EARCH Infosource Inc. #YorkRegion #Markham #Newmarket #ResearchAndDevelopment #TopCompanies #GreaterTorontoArea #Technology #Tech #IndustryRankings #GTA

🎄 Holiday closure notice 🎄   The York Small Business Enterprise Centre will be closed from December 19, 2024, to January 1, 2025. We will respond to all inquiries, calls, and emails when we reopen on January 2, 2025.   We extend our warmest wishes to all of you this holiday season and a Happy New Year!    #YorkRegion #YSBEC #SmallBusiness #Mentoring #SmallBusinessSupport #SBEC #Entrepreneurship #Aurora #EastGwillimbury #Georgina #King #Newmarket #Stouffville

On the hunt for a new job? 🚀 We're back with this weeks lineup of top companies hiring RIGHT NOW in York Region with fantastic opportunities waiting for you! Don’t miss your chance to join these amazing teams. Head over to our WORK IN YORK job board for all the details at https://lnkd.in/eR3p_J59 📈✨ #NowHiring #YorkRegion #CareerGoals #JobSearch

The final York Region Business Update newsletter for 2024 comes out this week featuring a recap of some of the top headlines this year from the local business community! Sign up today and don't miss out. Receive all the need-to-know information directly in your inbox once a month, to ensure you and your business stay current with what's happening in the local business community. All we need is your email and you're good to go! 📩 SIGN UP NOW: YORKLINK.CA/NEWSLETTER Also if you're not following our LinkedIn page yet, what's stopping you? Hit the follow button now! Your support helps us spread the message about York Region's business community even further! #Enewsletter #YorkRegion #YRtech #YRfood #YRmanufacturing #BusinessNews #BusinessUpdate #FundingNews #FundingOpportunities #InvestmentNews #BusinessEvents

Two weeks left! Funding for southern Ontario #AI businesses and organizations is available through FedDev Ontario. Help advance Canada’s role and global leadership in the emerging AI technology sector and beyond. Check your eligibility and apply by December 20. https://ow.ly/tnGY50UfjZv