Economic Development News

Cultural Expressions: Creating An Art Haven In Durham Region

Written by Abigail Guevara, Senior Content Writer, Freelance

Esther Forde has called Durham Region home for more than 40 years, and it’s where she decided to create Durham’s first-ever art space—a place where culturally diverse communities could see themselves reflected in a variety of art mediums.

Cultural Expressions, a non-profit corporation that has brought together artists from over 66 countries around the world, began as Esther’s personal quest to find artwork that represented her own Jamaican...

Building the Future of Energy: Supply Chain Growth and Private Sector Investment in Durham Region

In the heart of Ontario’s innovation corridor lies Durham Region, a powerhouse of clean energy and engineering expertise, and a testbed for smart technologies of the future.

Recognized as the Clean Energy Capital of Canada, Durham Region is driving economic growth, innovation and job creation through ongoing investments in new nuclear generation and site refurbishment.

With the Darlington Nuclear Station primed for the deployment of four grid-scale small modular reactors, Durham Region is becoming a global...

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...