This week, we’ve been celebrating Ontario Agriculture Week by recognizing the hardworking York Region farmers who keep food on our plates and support healthy communities and the important role of food processors, restaurants, retail and others across the local food supply chain. With 5,000 agri-food businesses and 604 farms in York Region, support local when you shop at grocery stores, farmers’ markets and on-farm markets while ordering online and eating at restaurants. Looking for farms to visit in York Region? Discover fresh local food with the York Farm Fresh Guide Map at yorkfarmfresh.com #ONTAgWeek #loveONTfood #SupportLocalFarms #YRFood #YorkRegion #eatlocal
York Link | York Region Economic Development
International Trade and Development
Newmarket, Ontario 4,358 followers
WHERE TALENT AND OPPORTUNITY INTERSECT
About us
Located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, York Region is home to 1.26 million residents, 630,000 jobs, over 57,000 businesses and one of Canada's largest tech hubs. York Region is a top destination in Canada for business, innovation, and talent. In partnership with our nine local cities and towns, York Region’s Economic Strategy division facilitates business expansion and attraction in the communities of Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Aurora, Stouffville, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, and King. You can follow us on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. We also encourage York Region-based tech companies and ecosystem partners to leverage #YRtech in their posts for tech-related news or career opportunities happening or available in the region. Please note, York Link | York Region Economic Development social media accounts are NOT monitored 24/7.
- Website
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https://www.yorklink.ca
External link for York Link | York Region Economic Development
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Newmarket, Ontario
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- Economic Development, Strategic B2B/B2G introductions, One-on-one businessy advisory, Community/market awareness promotion, Location selection assistance & ‘soft landing’, and Government incentives assessment & advisory
Locations
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Primary
17250 Yonge St
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1, CA
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169 Enterprise Boulevard
3rd Floor - YSpace
Markham, Ontario L6G 1B3, CA
Employees at York Link | York Region Economic Development
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Jonathan Wheatle
Director, Economic Strategy at York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)
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Gordon Scheel, CITP
Senior Business Developer Advisor at York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)
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Nathan Allen
Web & Social Media Communications Specialist
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Katie Maginn
Senior Business Development Advisor at York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)
Updates
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#YRtech in space? 🚀 Oh it's happening! Yesterday, our Senior Business Development Advisors – Katie Maginn and Gordon Scheel, CITP – and Markham Economic Development's Huyen H., MPA, Ec.D.(F), CEcD had the opportunity to visit with Markham-based aerospace technology company NordSpace and learn more about their innovations from CEO Rahul Goel, Director of Operations, Derrick Chow, and Chief Propulsion Engineer, Lakshmanan V. NordSpace is designing, testing, and manufacturing rocket engines, launchers, satellites and other space-grade avionic technology right here in York Region! The company is dedicated to giving Canada direct access to space in order to help protect the environment, people, security and economy as we enter the new era of commercial space exploration. Does this sound like an exciting project to be a part of? The company is currently hiring for a variety of roles including Electrical Hardware Engineer, Propulsion Systems Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, and more! Check out their careers page: https://lnkd.in/gxHCR-se. #YorkRegion #Aerospace #Space #ElectricalHardwareEngineer #PropulsionSystemsEngineer #Engineering #MechanicalDesignEngineer #Jobs #Hiring #NowHiring #Markham #Manufacturing #ResearchAndDevelopment #Satellites #RocketEngines #Launchers #RocketLaunchers #Canada #CanadaInSpace #Avionics #Tech #Technology
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Fostering Cross-Continental Innovation at YSpace’s Markham Hub Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming 15 dynamic delegates from #IvoryCoast, #Nigeria, #Rwanda, #Sudan, #Zambia, #Zimbabwe, and #Canada, in partnership with York Link | York Region Economic Development and City of Markham. Our hub buzzed with cultural richness, curiosity, and global perspectives. 🌍✨ We proudly showcased how YSpace empowers entrepreneurs on a global scale. Through insightful discussions and heartfelt stories, we created a powerful exchange of ideas, innovation, and entrepreneurial journeys. These relationships have the potential to reshape the future of entrepreneurship across continents, connecting global innovation ecosystems in a meaningful way. We are excited to see the ripple effect of this remarkable collaboration! 🌟 A huge thank you to Afrifursa for facilitating this impactful connection. #Entrepreneurship #GlobalInnovation #CrossContinentalPartnerships #YSpace #Afrifuture2024 #CanadaAfrica #YRFood #YRTech
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If you’re attending The MedTech Conference next week don’t forget to stop by the Toronto Region space within the Canadian Pavilion (Booth #700) and meet our Senior Business Development Advisor, Katie Maginn, representing the York Link | York Region Economic Development team! Katie, along with our local municipal partners from Georgina, Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan, will be present and looking to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and fellow professionals. This will be a great opportunity to engage in discussions on the advances in the medical tech space and discuss how York Region can help your business succeed. How can York Region help? 👉 Support your business with expanding operations. 👉Connect your business with top talent and provide access to start-up accelerators and academic partners. 👉Provide a range of support services tailored to your business needs. We look forward to seeing you there! To learn more about York Region’s life sciences and health tech sector visit: https://lnkd.in/gtBQ6rPH Town of Georgina | Markham Economic Development | Richmond Hill Economic Development | Vaughan Economic Development | Invest Ontario | Toronto Global | Destination Toronto #MTC24 #MedTechCon #MedTechConference2024 #MedTechThrivesinOntario #MedTechInMotion #LifeSciences #HealthTech #YorkRegion #YRtech #Toronto #GreaterTorontoArea #Ontario #MedTech #MedicalTechnology
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Just one week until the VCC’s Future of Manufacturing Summit! Join us for a hot breakfast, B2B networking, engaging panel discussions, and hands-on workshops. Discover the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in manufacturing, from R&D to cybersecurity and Industry 4.0. Don’t miss out—register today at vaughanchamber.ca! — Marwa Abdou, Senior Research Director, Canadian Chamber of Commerce; James Douglas, EVP Customer Service, Alectra; Alex Chreston, Vice President, Crestview Strategy; Jonathan Pastrikos, Director Business Innovation & Technology, BDC; Dave Mahr, Senior Partner, BDC Advisory Services; Ali Lajevardi, Senior Managing Advisor, Program Deliver, BDC Advisory Services; Alex Greco, Senior Director, Manufacturing and Value Chains, Canadian Chamber of Commerce; Robert Zeni, General Manager, Clover Tool Manufacturing Limited; Peter Wawrow, Director of Workforce Development Programs, NGen Canada, Dr. Paul Griffin, Senior Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, Humber Polytechnic; Dr. Shaun Ghafari, Ph.D, P.Eng, Dean of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, Humber Polytechnic; Kulbir Colin Singh Dhillon, President of ImagineQ Inc.; Dillon Kong, Graduate of Humber Polytechnic's Electromechanical Engineering Technology Program; Jeremy Neil, President Canvalen Management Corp. Event Sponsors & Partners: York Link | York Region Economic Development, Vaughan Economic Development, BDC, Humber Polytechnic, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, NGen Canada, Crestview Strategy, Clover Tool Manufacturing Limited, AC&E, Alectra
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Last week, York Region's #YRfood and #YRtech ecosystems were on display during the Afrifursa 2024 AfriFuture Tech Summit and an innovation bus tour. A collection of attendees visited our innovation partners at YSpace, York University and ventureLAB to learn about the support systems in place for startups, plus a visit to Boreal Farms to see how tech is impacting the next generation of farming. As part of the Tech Summit, our very own Meena Hassanali, Program Manager of Rural and Agri-Food Initiatives hosted a Building Sustainable, Resilient Food Systems Through Agri-Innovation and Collaboration panel featuring Brandon Hebor – Founder of Boreal Farms, Alexander Zanders – Founder & CEO of UfarmX ®, and Jermaine McFarlane – Aiva WTR. The four discussed how York Region’s agri-food ecosystem is at the forefront of driving sustainable food production through cutting-edge agri-tech solutions. Thanks to all of the attendees and our innovation partners for making this an insightful event with exciting takeaways that can be applied at a local level – here and in Africa! To learn more about York Region's agri-food sector visit: www.yorklink.ca/agrifood #YorkRegion #AgriFood #Agriculture #TechSummit #YSpace #AgriTech #Africa #AfriFursa #Agriculture #AfriFuture2024 #AfriFutureTechSummit #InnovatingTheFuture #EmbracingThePast #ventureLAB #HCI #HardwareCatalystInitiative Markham Economic Development Tapfuma Musewe, MBA
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Did you know? Canada’s sole lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor-focused startups is located in York Region. ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative is fostering the next generation of health tech innovations and helping companies grow locally and compete globally! Visit our regional booth (#700) in the Canadian Pavilion at The MedTech Conference from October 15 - 17 to learn more about the Hardware Catalyst Initiative and other resources available that can help your business thrive. For more information on the advantages of York Region's life sciences and health tech sector visit: yorklink.ca/lifesci Markham Economic Development | Vaughan Economic Development | York University | Invest Ontario | Toronto Global #MTC24 #MedTechCon #MedTechConference2024 #MedTechThrivesinOntario #MedTechInMotion #LifeSciences #HealthTech #YorkRegion #YRtech #Toronto #GreaterTorontoArea #MedicalTechnology
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🚨 TIME IS RUNNING OUT 🕛 York Region-based advanced manufacturers and #YRtech companies interested in being part of the Canadian Delegation for HANNOVER MESSE 2025 need to submit their expression of interest to NGen Canada by October 31, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gy_q5wZK Discover the top 5 reasons to join the Canadian delegation at the world's largest industrial trade fair: https://lnkd.in/gmhpWY5K As part of ‘Team Canada’, York Region’s Economic Development team will be co-leading a regional delegation to Hannover Messe 2025 in close collaboration with local municipalities, government partners, and other stakeholders. #YorkRegion #HM25 #HannoverMesse #AdvancedManufacturing #Tech #Automation #Germany #Canada #CanadianDelegation #TeamCanada
Exciting news! 🇨🇦 Canada takes center stage as the Partner Country for HANNOVER MESSE 2025!🚀 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada Get ready for a showcase of Canadian innovation in digital tech, industrial transformation, clean energy, and supply chain resilience. With over 200 Canadian companies set to exhibit in areas like automation, clean-tech, e-mobility, AI, robotics, and hydrogen, it's going to be bigger than ever! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with global leaders and explore cutting-edge solutions. Join us in shaping the future of industry! 👉 Learn more about Canada as the Partner Country here: https://fcld.ly/8am7igc ____ #HM25 #CanadaInnovates #FutureOfIndustry
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Join us on October 16th for an engaging discussion where industry leaders will share their insights on the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the future of manufacturing. From boosting research and development to optimizing cybersecurity and advancing Industry 4.0, our experts will explore the topics that are transforming this dynamic landscape. Gain valuable insights from our impressive lineup of speakers and stay ahead of the latest developments that are driving the future of the industry. Register today at vaughanchamber.ca — Marwa Abdou, Senior Research Director, Canadian Chamber of Commerce; James Douglas, EVP Customer Service, Alectra; Alex Chreston, Vice President, Crestview Strategy; Jonathan Pastrikos, Director Business Innovation & Technology, BDC; Dave Mahr, Senior Partner, BDC Advisory Services; Ali Lajevardi, Senior Managing Advisor, Program Deliver, BDC Advisory Services; Alex Greco, Senior Director, Manufacturing and Value Chains, Canadian Chamber of Commerce; Robert Zeni, General Manager, Clover Tool Manufacturing Limited; Peter Wawrow, Director of Workforce Development Programs, NGen Canada; Dr. Paul Griffin, Senior Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, Humber Polytechnic; Dr. Shaun Ghafari, Ph.D, P.Eng, Dean of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, Humber Polytechnic; Kulbir Colin Singh Dhillon, President of ImagineQ Inc.; Dillon Kong, Graduate of Humber Polytechnic's Electromechanical Engineering Technology Program; Jeremy Neil, President Canvalen Management Corp. Event Sponsors & Partners: York Link | York Region Economic Development, Vaughan Economic Development, BDC, Humber Polytechnic, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, NGen Canada, Crestview Strategy, Clover Tool Manufacturing Limited, AC&E, Alectra #manufacturing #advancedmanufacturing #futureofmanufacturing #cnc #innovation #automation #CETA #internationaltrade #yorkregion #vaughan
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Upcoming TechConnex Event: Unlocking AI's Potential: Practical Steps, Insights, and Tools for Every Organization. This event is proudly sponsored and supported by AMD A journey to understanding how to effectively navigate the AI landscape, focusing on essential considerations and best practices for organizations of all sizes and industries. A guide to AI, capturing the excitement and possibilities that attendees can apply immediately! Insight Speaker: Victor Anjos, CTO at Laetro. A staunch executive, board member, and highly awarded and regarded Artificial Intelligence guru; Victor Anjos advocates for team building and composition, corporate culture, best process and task practices, and the best technology solutions available. Victor is the CTO at a responsible marketing AI company, Laetro, which rewards creatives who share their work and is an executive and chairman of the board of a Multinational non-profit: Data for Good. Victor has guided companies through envisioning building AI, hardware and software products, and consulting practices, as well as assembling the brightest and most capable staff with a near non-existent rate of attrition; and has been awarded very recently as the AI Company of the Year and the AI Leader of the Year (for Canada). Thursday November 28th 1PM at AMD City of Markham https://lnkd.in/gYXjUANZ Big Thank You to City of Markham, City of Richmond Hill, City of Vaughan, Town of East Gwillimbury, York Link | York Region Economic Development, YSpace, York University Seneca Polytechnic Brenda Osler Don De Los Santos David K. Gordon Scheel, CITP I-Cheng Chen Christopher Ferguson Alvin Shum Fasken Arik Kalininsky Kent Peel Panos Panagiotakopoulos Chris Smith NuBinary Alireza Sharifi, PhD, CISSP Sponsorship and Booth opportunities are available.... Thank you for your continued support.