Invest Durham News
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Discover your next role with the Film and Television Industry Career FairWhitby, Ontario – Interested in a career in the film and television (TV) industry but aren’t sure where to start? Bring your dreams to the screen by registering for the Durham Region Film Commission’s (Film Durham) Film and Television Industry Career Fair.
What: This free event is open to high school and post-secondary students, and adults who are considering a new career.
Jan 15, 2025
Explore what’s in store and shop local this holiday season during #ShopInDurham weekWhitby, Ontario –Shop in Durham Week takes place from December 1 to 7, and there’s no better time to get a head start on all your gift-giving needs. During the holiday season and beyond, there are big reasons to shop small.
Dec 02, 2024
Intelligent community certification signals recognition for quality of life, investment readiness (1)Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has been recognized as a fully certified intelligent community by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a designation provided to communities that are poised for investment, and set to succeed economically, socially and culturally.
Nov 21, 2024
E-Commerce Experts: geekspeak Thrives in Durham RegionWritten 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.
Oct 31, 2024
Growing the local music scene with Durham Music Industry Forum—Make your voice heard. (1)Whitby, Ontario – Invest Durham in collaboration with the Biltmore Theatre, St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture and The Second Wedge Brewery Co.
Oct 10, 2024
Business Advisory Centre Durham Joins Invest Durham (1)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.
Oct 01, 2024
Durham Region Welcomes Palais Noir: A Dream RealizedAjax 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.
Sep 25, 2024
Durham Region officially launches funds to grow para sport and recreation opportunitiesWhitby, 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.
Sep 11, 2024
Durham Region recognized as one of Canada’s best locations to invest (1)Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has been ranked among Canada’s top 20 locations to invest in 2024 by Site Selection Magazine, an internationally circulated publication for corporate real estate and economic development.
The ranking is based on factors like capital investment and job creation on a cumulative and per-capita basis.
Sep 03, 2024
Robert Small: A Champion of Black Art and Cultural LegacyBy Abigail Guevara, Senior Writer, Freelance
Robert Small is a prominent figure in the landscape of Black art in Canada. His journey began in childhood, where his early passion for drawing led him to create imaginative superheroes, including "Super Robert," a character modeled after himself.
Aug 30, 2024
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