Business

The City of Pickering has been recognized as one of the 2017/2018 American Cities of the Future by fDi magazine.  Pickering was ranked in the top 10 among micro cities – placing fourth for connectivity and sixth for business friendliness. 
fDi magazine is published bi-monthly by the Financial Times Ltd. and is the world’s premier publication for the business of globalization.  fDi shortlisted over 421 locations across North and South America in five...
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Learn from the best! Whether you're an entrepreneur or in a business development role, your success depends on your ability to attract, retain and grow your client base.  Up!  Is a series of practical and candid sales talks by experts in the trenches.  Held monthly from 8AM-9:30AM at The Centennial Building in Whitby, nine speakers will share their stories about success in selling and buying. Also accessible via podcast and YouTube.

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Purpose:  The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department will start the reconstruction of Kingston Road, from just west of Steeple Hill to just east of Delta Boulevard and the reconstruction of Whites Road, from 200 meters south of Kingston Road to just south of Dunfair Street. Proposed work consists of storm sewer replacement, local watermain replacement, road widening and paving, sidewalk reconstruction, and traffic signal replacements. The proposed work will...
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The City of Pickering has been named one of the world’s Smart21 Communities of 2017 by the Intelligent Community Forum.  The Smart21 program recognizes the global elite municipalities that are successfully leveraging the power of technology to create a more connected, engaged, vibrant, and sustainable community.
“The City of Pickering is thrilled to be named one of the world’s top smart communities,” said Mayor Dave Ryan.  “The Smart21...
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The City of Pickering has introduced a sleek, simplified Development Notice Sign to better inform the public of what’s happening in the community.
The new sign incorporates larger font, plain language messaging, eye-catching colourful graphics and renderings when applicable, and a clear call to action to encourage community feedback.
“As our City experiences significant economic and residential growth over the next 20 years, it is imperative that we do a better...
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