Economic Development News

The Original Patty Gyal: An Entrepreneur with Vision

Written by: Abigail Guevara, Senior Content Writer – Freelance

Carlene Honigan is a woman with a sparkling personality, who is diligent in the face of challenges, and driven to make her dreams come true—all being the best qualities of an entrepreneur.

Photo: Carlene Honigan, Owner, The Original Patty Gyal

From concept to reality

One day as Carlene was waiting in line to be served at one of her favourite West Indian grocery stores, she made a keen observation—one that would launch her now successful...

Region wins award of excellence for economic development vision

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism Division (Invest Durham) has been named an Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence winner for Ready Set Future: A PLACE Blueprint for Durham strategy and action plan.

Designed to recognize current ideas and initiatives—with the potential to become future best practices for economic development—EDCO selected Invest Durham for its plan: a 30-year vision for this region, with a five-year action plan...

Pioneering Progress with Durham Region’s Black Entrepreneurs

Founding Board Members of Durham Region Association of Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs (DRABPE) | Left to right: Brenton Alleyne, Silvan Murray, Carlene Honigan, Tennille Spencer, Dane Lawrence, Susan Blake,  Trevin Noble, Marlon Shaw

Written by: Abigail Guevara, Senior Content Writer – Freelance

Dane Lawrence, raised amid the balmy breezes of Jamaica, could not have foreseen his journey toward entrepreneurship in Canada, particularly in the vibrant Region of Durham.

His relocation to Canada...

Meet the founders of three creative coworking businesses in Durham Region

By Jennifer Foden

There are many options for coworking spaces across Durham Region, each offering something a little bit different. We talked to the founders of three of them to learn more about what they do.

The Firms

When Cindy Ross, a managing director at a criminal law firm in Durham Region, couldn’t find a coworking space she was proud to bring clients to, she created one for herself. “I love what coworking spaces do, but we’re not a traditional coworking space,” says Cindy, who is now also...

#GatherAtTheFarm in Durham Region this season

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham’s Economic Development and Tourism Division (Durham Tourism) has launched a new campaign in celebration of Durham Farm Fresh (DFF)'s 30th anniversary this October, encouraging residents and visitors to Gather at the Farm in Durham Region this season.

With the official start of fall last week, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, there are more reasons than ever to gather at the farm. From pumpkin patches and wagon rides to gathering farm-fresh ingredients...