Economic Development News

Spark Centre: Igniting Innovation in Durham Region

Written by Sarah Israel

What does it take to bring a business idea to life? Beyond tangible assets such as office space or seed capital, entrepreneurs need a sense of community i to succeed. It really does take a village, but if you’re an entrepreneur living in Durham Region, you’re in luck: Spark Centre is just around the corner.

Situated in the heart of Downtown Oshawa, Spark Centre is a business incubator dedicated to promoting economic growth in Durham Region. “We support entrepreneurs in the...

From Oshawa Ice to Global Business: Swift Hockey Makes Playing Hockey More Affordable

Written by Abigail Guevara, Senior Content Writer, Freelance

Durham Region’s love of sport runs deep—and hockey and local retailer, Swift Hockey, are no exception.

At only 22 years of age, Zechariah Thomas, founder and CEO of Swift Hockey operates a thriving business manufacturing and selling carbon fiber hockey sticks locally and internationally.

“My interest in hockey came from growing up in Oshawa. I was around nine or 10 years old when I realized Durham has such a crazy hockey environment,"...

The Wellington Lofts: A Beautiful Space to Grow Durham Region’s Entrepreneurial Community

Written by Sarah Israel | Photos provided by The Wellington Lofts

Entrepreneurship is a rewarding and dynamic career path. While the early stages can be challenging, they’re also filled with exciting opportunities to grow and connect. Luckily, there are great spaces throughout Durham Region that provide a place for entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey to thrive and succeed.

Tucked away in a beautiful heritage building in historic downtown Bowmanville, The Wellington Lofts is a place where...

Open Skies: New getaway guide inspires local adventures and local impact

Whitby, Ontario – 129 ways to explore. One guide to play, stay and spend local in Durham Region. Find it all under ‘Open Skies’, Durham Tourism’s new adventure planner.

Packed with photo inspiration and easy-to-use checklists, Open Skies makes it simple to transform travel dreams into local itineraries.

Just an hour from downtown Toronto, Durham Region is an easy and welcoming weekend getaway or day trip. Find farm-to-table restaurants, local breweries, and cozy cafés and bakeries; dive into...

Brilliant Catalyst: Launching Canada’s Next Generation of Forward-Thinkers

Written by Sarah Israel

Is entrepreneurship a learnable skill, or are some people just born with the entrepreneurial spark? According to Connor Loughlean, Manager of Programs and Operations at Brilliant Catalyst, it seems to be a little of column A, a little of column B. “Some people who come to us have the entrepreneurial drive, but they don’t have a clear business idea. Others have a great business idea, but they don’t have all the skills and resources to make it happen. That’s where Brilliant...