Business & Investment

The City of Oshawa is proud to announce that it has been included in the Intelligent Community Forum (I.C.F.)’s comprehensive international ranking of the top intelligent communities with populations between 100,000 and 250,000. The list is first of its kind and the latest in I.C.F.’s By the Numbers series.

“This is an astounding accomplishment for not only the City, but also the community as a whole,” said Mayor John Henry. “It is the combination...
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Congratulations to Oshawa's 3S Lighting! Ranking 39th out of Canada's 500 fastest growing companies this year, an increase of 25 spots from last year’s ranking.  

3S Lighting Solutions has located its international head office in Oshawa and has been serving North American, Middle East and South Asian countries since 2001. They specialize and focus on LED lighting products and technology. 3S Lighting is currently working to light up one of the tallest buildings in the...
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Durham Region recently announced the formation of the C.C. Chan Academician Science and Technology Innovation Centre that will utilize knowledge sharing to develop technologies within the automotive sector.

“Durham Region has a long history of invention and production in the automotive industry. This investment honours and expands that heritage, skill and expertise,” stated Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Whether through...
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Out of 16 metropolitan areas across Canada, the Conference Board of Canada forecasts Oshawa’s economic growth to be the highest in the country. Bolstered by a low unemployment rate, a growing population, relatively affordable housing and record levels of construction activity, 2018 is set to be another strong year for the city of Oshawa.

The report further highlighted Oshawa’s economic progress: “The past few years have been good ones for Oshawa’s economy....
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Spark Centre and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) are joining forces once again to attract innovative talent from across Canada. Now in its sixth year, the Ignite Pitch Competition looks to award upwards of $125,000 of seed funding to successful entrepreneurs.

"Energy solutions will feature strongly in Ontario's future and Spark Centre is thrilled to be partnering with OPG again this year as we work together to find the nation's most disruptive energy solutions", said Sherry Colbourne,...
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