Economic Development News

Durham Region is pleased with OPG announcement to proceed with headquarters in Durham

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Durham Region is an exciting place to be—filled with talented, smart and ambitious people who enjoy a great quality of life. A place where manufacturing drives economic development, while clean energy powers our future.

Today, we were pleased to hear that Ontario Power Generation (OPG)—one of our longest-standing partners—is...

Growth Mode: Agile Manufacturing Inc. is constantly innovating in Beaverton, Ontario

By Will McGuirk

Dexterity is built into the culture of Agile Manufacturing Inc. In 2021, the 3D printing additive manufacturing company expanded into Beaverton—as a result of growth—after 20 years of flexing its business muscles in Uxbridge. The company has thrived in its new north Durham location. Business growth has necessitated further expansion into space their plan said wouldn't be used until eight to 10 years in the future.

Vice president, Nathan Smeenk, says Agile Manufacturing is on the...

Meet the founders of some of the best trendy eateries in Durham Region

By Jennifer Foden

We chatted with the owners of a gourmet doughnut shop, a Mexican restaurant and an Indian gastro bar about what it’s like operating a food business in Durham Region.

Crave Doughnuts

Nicole Morais, founder and co-owner of Crave Doughnuts, a gourmet—you guessed it—doughnut shop close to downtown Whitby, started her business due to her undying love for the popular sweet treat. “I’ve always really, really loved doughnuts,” she says. “Like, kind of obsessed.” So, in 2017, Nicole and...

Meet the founders of these Durham Region Creative Industries businesses

By Jennifer Foden

These two businesses may be quite different from one another—a post-production sound studio and an event venue—but what they do have in common, is work that involves tons of creativity.

Footsteps images courtesy Jeremy Benning.

Footsteps Post-Production Sound Inc.

Andy Malcolm, owner of the Uxbridge-based Footsteps Post-Production Sound Inc., has been making noise for almost 50 years. As a foley (sound effect reproduction) artist, he records everyday sounds heard in films,...

Meet the founders of Durham Region’s top food processing and manufacturing companies

By Jennifer Foden

Durham Region is home to a diverse group of food processing and manufacturing companies. We chatted with three founders—who make shortbread, sprinkles and hot sauce—to learn more.

Eat My Shortbread

Eat My Shortbread, a wholesale and retail bakery located on Boundary Road in Oshawa, started in a small century home in Markham almost 30 years ago. Trisha Bower, the business’ Chief Baking Officer, takes pride in that every shortbread treat (bites, cookies, butter tarts, etc.) and...