SERVICES

What We Offer...

York Region is a thriving, dynamic region that has been favoured as an excellent place to live, work and play. Here, you can enjoy a diverse range of attractions, events and world-class amenities set against a backdrop of quaint historic towns, uplifting natural green space and rural hospitality. York Region offers a variety of services to assist you with making the most of our amenities.

Planning a sports tournament? York Region is home to a wide array of sports facilities and has hosted such prestigious sporting events as Polo for Heart, ICC international cricket tournaments and the 2007 Canadian Open. Our geographical diversity has inspired leading golf course architects to design some of the most challenging courses in the country including Angus Glen, Copper Creek and Eagles Nest. Call us to assist you with planning your upcoming sports tournament. We can advise on facilities, accommodations, dining recommendations and even help with promoting your event.

Effective Meetings Take Planning

When it comes to meetings and conferences, perfection is in the planning. Meeting planners will appreciate the wide range of venues, accommodations and amenities available in York Region. Create style for your next meeting by booking an elegant historic site, modern world-class hotel or lakeside retreat with nearby golf. Call York Region for assistance in making your next conference effective and memorable. Check out our Plan It directory for resources to assist you with planning an event in York Region.

No Business Is Too 'Small'

In partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT), the York Small Business Enterprise Centre focuses on providing support to start-up and small enterprises during their initial years of development and operation. Dedicated staff is available to provide information, resources and free consultations to entrepreneurs and existing businesses. Get in touch with other business organizations, seminars and entrepreneurial events, online training and many other tools and resources designed to assist the budding entrepreneur. YSBEC also offers youth programs to prepare today’s youth to become tomorrow’s business leaders. Visit www.yorksmallbusiness.ca.

Hospitality Comes First

If you are in the hospitality business, or would like to be, York Region's online portal to customer service excellence, Hospitality First, is intended to give York Region's hospitality businesses the competitive edge. Sign up to use the FREE interactive customer service modules and distinguish yourself with the certificate of recognition. Find tools and resources to help you succeed, whether you are a business owner or an employee. Embracing the customer service philosophy is priority one in attaining success. Go to www.hospitalityfirst.ca and let the journey begin!

COMPLIMENTARY AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS EXPANSION IN CANADA

• Team of 35 regional and municipal Economic Development Officers at your service
• Market research and business data
• Business introductions
• Industrial/office property and site selection
• Access to government incentives
• Corporate development support