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July 13, 2012 - 2012 Regional Awards for New Technology

A call for applications from Canadian SMES! Application deadline is October 17, 2012. The Award for New Technology recognizes innovative excellence in the development, adoption, and application of new technology in process or products. For more information about the award, and application process please click here

July 5, 2012 - employABILITY event

One Voice Network Disability Awareness Event has been set for September 27, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Attend this event to learn about the value of workers with disabilities and their positive influence and contributions to the workplace. EmployABILITY targets students with disabilities moving into the workforce, job seekers with disabilities and employers to increase awareness of the supports that exist for both jobseekers and employers in York Region. To register and to learn more click here

June 29,2012 - Ontario Pavillion at RSNA 2012

The International Trade Branch, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, invites you to participate in the Ontario pavillion at the annual conference and trade show of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2012. This is the world's premier scientific and education forum in radiology, attracting the participation of all major companies in the field. For more information please see the attached document. Early registration is available until July 20. here

June 28,2012 - People Place Online Concept Planning Questionnaire

You told us what you envision for the Town-owned lands in Richmond Hill's Civic Precinct and now is your chance to help us design what it could look like. Please take a few minutes to review the two concepts which were prepared at the People Place Richmond Hill Concept Planning Charrette by clicking here

It will be available until July 11.

June 27,2012 - You're Invited..To a Social Media Focus Group!

We're looking for business owners and/or mid level marketing managers who are considering social media as a solution to a business problem. This is a free event and spaces are limited to 12 people. This takes place on Thursday, July 19 from 9 - 11 a.m. For more information please see the attached flyer. here

June 15,2012 - Richmond Hill Good News Stories

To view the lastest Richmond Hill Good News Stories, from the Economic Development Task Force Meeting, please click here

May 31, 2012 - Volvo Canada headquarters moving to Richmond Hill!

Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. will be moving to a new location in Richmond Hill this fall after 40 years at the Gordon Baker Road location. This brand new facility is being built to reflect their global Next Face program which is being steadily implemented in showrooms around the globle. The three floor, 7,500 square foot facility will feature a state of the art training facility for technical specialists. Volvo will be joining automotive companies BMW, Suzuki and Mazda which all have head offices located in Richmond Hill.

To read the official press release click here

May 29, 2012 - Ontario - Here's your next big idea!

The Government of Ontario launched a website called "Your next big idea", where you can find information about corporate tax cuts, educated workforces, statistics on Ontario, investing in innovation and more! As well register online to recieve ongoing information on Ontario.

For more information please visit yournextbigidea.ca

May 17, 2012 - Update your business information with York Region this summer!

The 12th annual York Region Employment update by York Region in collaboration with all nine local municipalities has begun. Please take a few minutes to update your company's information with an employment surveyor when they come to your workplace.

For more information please visit www.york.ca/businessdirectory

May 16, 2012 - 2012 Central Counties Tourism Stakeholder Survey

Take a few moments to complete this survey as it will provide direction to their strategic plan, service improvements, and new initatives.

To complete the survey click here

May 10, 2012 - Richmond Hill Company Recieves Government Funding to Support Innovation!

Qvella Corporation in Richmond Hill will recieve support to bring a new microbiology technology to market with help from the Government of Canada.

For more information please visit the website here

May 9, 2012 - 2012 China Trade Mission

The Town of Richmond Hill is looking for participants from the business community to attend a China Trade Mission. For more information regarding this please contact economic development at 905-747-6382 or ecdev@richmondhill.ca

For more information please visit the website here

April 24,2012 - 2012 Edition of the Branham300 - Canada's Top Tech Companies

The 2012 Branham300 list has been released which recognizes leaders in Canada's ICT industries. Congratulations to the five Richmond Hill businesses which have been featured - Compugen, Illumiti, Intertainment, Locus Systems and Visual Defence.

To view the complete lists and for more information about Branham300 visit the Branham Group Website

April 4,2012 - Richmond Hill & York Region's MedEdge Summit 2012

York Region's Premier Life Sciences Business Summit is now open for registration! Discover how to build strategic alliances and parternships right in your own backyard and beyond all under one roof and in one day! MedEdge is the catalyst for advancing ideas,connections and innovation into commercial success.

For more information about the event and to register please visit the ventureLAB website

March 21, 2012 - Richmond Hill Office Incentives Study Questionnaire.

The Town of Richmond Hill is conducting a business questionnaire to better understand the preferences and needs of office tenants in the community. Your participation will help inform an Office Incentives Study being prepared by Town of Richmond Hill Staff.

The questionnaire is now closed. For more information contact Martina Kortisova, 905-747-6382.

March 20, 2012 - Save the date! Creative Industries Symposium!

York Region's second Creative Industries Symposium has been confirmed for Friday, November 9, 2012 at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. This year the Symposium will focus on innovation, technology and design. Details are continuing to be finalized however, pre-registration has opened!

For more updated information visit the Creative Industries Symposium Website here

March 19, 2012 - York Region Consortium Launch

York Region and Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) are very pleased to announce the launch of the EMC York Region Consortium! March 28, 2012 | 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

To get more information please view the attached document here

February 2, 2012 - People Place Richmond Hill - Civic Precinct Project

The Civic Precinct Project is a community engagment and corporate planning initative focused on creating a "people place" in downtown Richmond hill.

To get more information please visit the website here

December 19, 2011 - GTA Post-Secondary Programs for Industry Listing

Richmond Hill now maintains a listing of programs for industry offered by post-secondary institutions in the GTA. By participating in these programs, local businesses can find training programs, research and commercialization assistance and potential future employees.

To view the listing, please click here. If you have a program you would like to see included on the report, please contact Richmond Hill Economic Development.

November 30, 2011 - Richmond Hill Entrepreneur Recognized with RBC Women Entrepreneur Award

At a gala ceremony in Toronto on November 28, Gloria Rajkumar, President and CEO of Richmond Hill-based SIMAC Canada Inc., was presented the prestigious RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award in the Momentum Category. Gloria was among the 18 finalists from across Canada representing a diverse and impressive range of successful women-owned businesses.SIMAC provides independent medical assessments to insurers, employers and legal representatives.

The Momentum category recognizes an entrepreneur who has overcome obstacles and capitalized on opportunities to deliver more than 10% growth year-over-year for more than three years. Through expanded management, empowered employees and demonstrated excellence, this entrepreneur has created a flexible and responsive business that is able to adapt to changing market environments and exploit opportunities for continued growth.

For more information about the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, please click here.

October 19, 2011 - Paymentus Corporation Recognized by Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Program

Richmond Hill-based Paymentus Corporation ranked 19th on Deloitte Canada's annual list of the fastest growing IT companies in Canada, with a five-year revenue growth of 1069%. Paymentus Corporation specializes in developing next-generation bill payment technologies to both public and private organizations. For more information, please visit Paymentus Corporation's website here.

The Technology Fast 50 ranks the fastest growing technology companies in Canada based on revenue growth. For more information about the Technology Fast 50 program, please click here.

October 19, 2011 - Richmond Hill Partners Recognized for Waste Reduction

The Town of Richhmond Hill was recognized by its peers and presented with a Waste Minimization Award recognizing our partnership with Toronto Recycling Inc. (TRI), a Richmond Hill e-waste recycling firm. Since February 2011, TRI has been offering free collection and recycling of electronic materials from Richmond Hill multi-residential buildings. This new opportunity has already been adopted by 27 buildings representing 4,110 units (44%) and has resulted in the recycling over 15 tonnes of televisions, computers, cellphones and other electric items.

Toronto Recycling Inc. is located at 100 Granton Drive, Richmond Hill with over 100 employees. TRI is a M.O.E. approved e-waste disposal and processing facility, they are a Ontario Electronics Steward and ISO 14001 certified.

For more information about the Waste Minimization Awards, please visit the Recycling Council of Ontario

May 19, 2011 - York Region Wants to Hear What you Envision For the Future

Throughout 2011, The Regional Municipality of York will ask residents and stakeholders about their ideas to update Vision 2026 and create a new vision for York Region for 2051. Community design, climate change, energy, transportation, waste management, water management, demographic changes, economic vitality, housing demands, human services and the safety needs of our population are among the issues the Region will face over the coming years and will be addressed in Vision 2051.

For more information please click here

May 11, 2011 - Richmond Hill Teen Uses Supercomputing to Find a Cure for Cystic Fibrosis

Marshall Zhang, 16, a Grade 11 student at Richmond Hill’s Bayview Secondary School, used the supercomputer system to find a new and potentially effective drug to treat cystic fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is a common, fatal genetic disease where the lungs’ normal protective coating of thin mucus becomes thick and sticky which is an inviting environment for serious and fatal bacterial infections. A genetic mutation is responsible for most cases of CF. Leading research currently in clinical trials suggests that specific drugs may help correct this defect.

To read more about this amazing discovery click here

May 4, 2011 - Town of Richmond Hill- One of the Top 10 Cities of the Future

In the first ever fDi ranking of cities across the American Continents, Richmond Hill has been listed as one of the leading small cities of the future for 2011/2012. Richmond Hill ranked fourth and was the only Canadian city in this category. The fDi Cities of the Future shortlists are created by an independent collection of data by the fDi Intelligence division on 405 cities across North and South America.

To read more about the winners click here

March 2, 2011 - Town Awarded with the Richard Goodman Strategic Planning Award

This Honourable Recognition award recognizes distinction in the practice of strategy and recognizes the Strategic Plan, Phase One Implementation Plan and the process and approach used by the Town to develop these documents. This award honours organizations at the leading edge of strategic practice. The award will be presented at a Community Presentation on June 13 when staff bring forward the Strategic Plan Annual Report and Phase Two Implementation Plan as part of a community presentation.

To read more about the Richard Goodman Award click here

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