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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.

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.

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.

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

Written by Abigail Guevara, Senior Content Writer, Freelance

Born and raised in Durham Region, Camille Lawrence has become a sought-after creative talent in Canadian television. She has worked as a Story Producer, Story Editor, Casting Producer, Director, and Writer for some of the country’s most high-profile nationally broadcast Canadian TV shows, including

Whitby, Ontario – In a move that strengthens economic growth in Durham Region, Invest Durham and the Town of Ajax’s Business Engagement and Supports Team secured a $10 million expansion at Triforest’s manufacturing plant in Ajax. Their collaborative efforts are a significant achievement in advanced manufacturing and job creation.

Written by Sarah Israel | Photos by Jessica Khalaf

Tucked away in a suite of rooms on Durham College’s Whitby Campus, the Centre for Craft Beverage Innovation (CCBI) looks unassuming, but don’t be fooled: major innovation is happening in this space.

The Region of Durham's Economic Development and Tourism division is responsible for supporting the growth of our Regional economy through creating and retaining jobs. To do this, Invest Durham promotes the region as a great place to do business, provides business services to attract new investment, enables a vibrant tourism industry, and provides agricultural and rural economic development programming in the northern townships.