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All access, no compromise

Vaughan is on Toronto’s northern border with quick access to the downtown core, the suburbs and international transportation hubs.

Talent all around

Within a one-hour drive, there are eight colleges and seven universities surrounding the City of Vaughan, producing 334,000 students per year and a labour force of more than 3.9 million.

Life is good here

Satisfaction surveys show that 91 per cent of businesses are satisfied with Vaughan’s services and 97 per cent of citizens are happy with quality of life.

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    Talent all around

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    Life is good here

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Fast Facts

  • 325,678

    Population in 2019

  • 19,123

    Businesses

  • Labour force of 3 million within a one-hour drive (2019)

  • $1.236 Billion

    Building permits issued by the City of Vaughan in 2019

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Manufacturers: Share your work placement opportunities

Centennial College’s School of Engineering, Technology and Applied Sciences is looking for businesses with work placement opportunities in the automotive manufacturing and advanced manufacturing sectors.

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Vaughan Small Business Week 2020

Celebrating the contributions and resiliency of our small business owners and entrepreneurs.

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Digital Boost

Gain access to training and mentorship to help move your business forward by growing your online presence.

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City of Vaughan Corporate Partnerships (External Website)

The City of Vaughan’s Corporate Partnerships program offers a variety of partnership options to suit business needs.

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City of Vaughan Public Engagement Opportunities (External Website)

The City of Vaughan values the voice of the public and is dedicated to having constructive dialogue with the community that is open, transparent, accessible and inclusive.

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Featured Events

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    Vaughan Business Expo

    February 23, 2021, By Vaughan Economic and Cultural Development

    The Vaughan Business Expo is our annual business-to-business trade show. It brings hundreds of businesses and organizations together for targeted networking and learning opportunities to help grow your business. The 19th...

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    Founder Fundamentals – Lean Startup Methodology

    January 21, 2021, By YSpace

    This workshop aims to familiarize you with the techniques and skills required to de-risk the startup phase of building your next great company. The startup phase is fraught with pitfalls, and...

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