Economic Development News

E-Commerce Experts: geekspeak Thrives in Durham Region

Written by Abigail Guevara, Senior Content Writer, Freelance

Some may still not be familiar with the term e-commerce, although they engage in it regularly. By definition, e-commerce is a commercial transaction done electronically through the Internet. One example of e-commerce, from a consumer perspective, is online shopping, which accounts for over 20 per cent of retail sales and billions of dollars worldwide.

geekspeak Commerce is an e-commerce content development agency that has been in business...

Growing the local music scene with Durham Music Industry Forum—Make your voice heard.

Whitby, Ontario – Invest Durham in collaboration with the Biltmore Theatre, St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture and The Second Wedge Brewery Co., is hosting an event series—a forum to generate and crowd-source great ideas for creating future programs, projects, and initiatives that are tailored to the unique needs of Durham’s music industry, to support and enable its growth, and create great local jobs through building the arts community.

Durham’s music industry has a strong...

Business Advisory Centre Durham Joins Invest Durham

Whitby, Ontario – The Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) has moved into the Regional Municipality of Durham's Economic Development and Tourism Division (Invest Durham). This will create a more integrated approach to helping start-up businesses and entrepreneurs and help support and grow Durham's innovation community.

Being a core funder of BACD for many years, the Region of Durham sees the joining of these teams as a natural evolution. The integration of BACD with Invest Durham will bring...

Durham Region Welcomes Palais Noir: A Dream Realized

By Abigail Guevara, Senior Writer, Freelance

Ajax and the surrounding area have a new gem to celebrate, Palais Noir Events Inc.—a boutique wedding and event venue. Sandra Colaire is Executive Director and CEO. A proud mother of four and a dedicated entrepreneur, Sandra’s journey from an Accredited Decorator and Certified Wedding Planner to owning her own space in the events arena has been challenging and extremely gratifying.

“Establishing Palais Noir is my dream come true, second only to my...

Durham Region officially launches funds to grow para sport and recreation opportunities

Whitby, Ontario – Efforts to grow para sport opportunities and participation in Durham Region can now receive funding as a legacy of the Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games.

The Regional Municipality of Durham has partnered with Durham Community Foundation (DCF) to launch two funds to support the growth of diverse para sport and recreation opportunities in our local communities.

The Durham Region Para Sport & Recreation Opportunities Fund will have an immediate impact. $25,000 will be...