Business

Pickering, ON, April 13, 2018 - The City of Pickering has finalized agreements with Kubota Canada Limited and other anchor tenants in the Pickering Innovation Corridor, which will be the catalyst for future job growth and economic development along Highway 407 in Durham Region.
Kubota Canada Limited, a subsidiary of Kubota Corporation – Japan, will be constructing a 500,000 square foot facility, plus an additional 65,000 square feet of head office space in its first...
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The City of Pickering thanks Ontario Gaming GTA LP (OGGLP), the GTA Gaming Bundle Operator, for choosing to locate a full-service, resort casino at the Durham Live tourist destination in Pickering.
Based on an economic impact assessment prepared for the Developer, Triple Properties, it is estimated that Durham Live, anchored by a resort casino, has the capacity to contribute approximately $1.3 billion in incremental annual GDP, over $625 million in annual total tax revenues,...
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For the second consecutive year, the City of Pickering has been named one of the world’s Smart21 Communities of 2018 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.
“This back-to-back recognition is reaffirming the work we are doing to strengthen our technological and community infrastructure...
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Durham Region is Amazon’s right choice for a bright future. That’s the message that resonates throughout a new collaborative website, highlighting the benefits of investing in Durham.
The Durham Region, Canada – Amazon HQ2 Proposal website at durham.ca/amazon outlines why our region is the best choice: access to a large, talented workforce; outstanding quality of life; and the fact that affordable real estate, low-cost commercial and industrial land and...
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Businesses can learn about sustainability-related resources and opportunities available to them at an upcoming Energy and Innovation for Business event, held in partnership with Durham Sustain Ability.
The ticketed event will take place on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 8:00 am to 11:30 am at the Pickering Public Central Library, One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON. Breakfast will be served at 8:00 am, followed by presentations from guest speakers.
Guest speakers include:
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