Startup Durham Region

Startup Durham Region is a community of entrepreneurs on a mission to build an inclusive culture of momentum and success in Durham Region.
Ran by volunteers.

[Whitby Economic Development @WhitbyEcDev]

Do It In Durham – Durham’s celebration of business is back!

Join @BACD_SBEC for over 45 virtual and in-person events, focused on business networking, skills building, mentoring and more from Nov. 14-18.

Learn more & register: https://t.co/rUknlxW775

[Startup Durham Region @StartupDurham]

Municipal elections (or known as the elections in your town/city) are happening in October. Make sure to vote for the person you feel is best for you and your business.

Unsure of how to vote or who is running? Check your municipal website for the details.

[Startup Durham Region @StartupDurham]

Don't know what board of trade's there are in Durham Region?

There is @APBoardofTrade @CBOTinfo @OshawaChamber @scugogchamber @InfoUxbridge @WhitbyChamber

You usually don't have to be a member (or live) in that area to go to their events.

[Startup Durham Region @StartupDurham]

Want to get back to in-person networking? All the Durham Region board of trade's have in-person networking events again.
Want to still network online? Many are offering online events as well.

[Startup Canada @Startup_Canada]

What matters most when it comes to the tools you use to do your best work?

On Wednesday, August 30th, we are talking about Digital Transformation for Entrepreneurs w/ @AdobeCAMStephR during #StartupChats! Are you joining us from 12-1pm ET? Register 👉 https://t.co/0ND3js9jgl

[Startup Durham Region @StartupDurham]

When was the last time you actually "turned off"? As @Startup_Canada reminds us in their latest newsletter.
@mwollan tells how to at https://t.co/t26gCkVbNG (potential paywall)

[Ajax Business @AjaxAdvantage]

Get #FutureReady with #upNextAjax!

✅For young adults aged 18-29
✅Now fully online in a new flexible format, June 22-July 13
✅Gain real world experience
✅Connect with local business
✅Learn high demand skills

Registration is now open, visit https://t.co/deiCykRUjX to apply!

[Spark Centre @spark_centre]

Are you an #ON #SME developing Smart Home #tech? This challenge is for you!

Learn more about this opportunity & how to work with @OCInnovation @RegionofDurham and @spark_centre. Click here: https://t.co/irgxD3upSK

#smarthome #innovation #innovators #startup #ideas
@encqor

[Startup Canada @Startup_Canada]

2020 was an incredibly challenging year for entrepreneurs. Help us help you in our #StartupCensus! Help us build a nation for entrepreneurs and tell us what foundation we need to lay for entrepreneurs NOW! https://t.co/oMJo6vj0k4

[Startup Durham Region @StartupDurham]

With the 2nd lockdown in Ontario, comes restrictions. What do you need to know? @CP24 put together a list that you can read at https://t.co/um9Z1V6mRs & https://t.co/MSbXEG1lHr
We will get through this together if we all do our part. Please stay home if you can, and stay safe.

[Startup Durham Region @StartupDurham]

Find a local mom-and-pop business and support them during #smallBusinessWeek. It's times like this where we have to support each other however we can.
What local small business are you supporting this week? Let us know as a reply.
#shopLocal #durhamRegion

[Ontario Economy @ONeconomy]

It’s #SmallBusinessWeek! Ontario small businesses are the backbone of our communities – help them recover by shopping local and safe. #ShopLocalON #BDCsbw

[Town of Ajax @TownOfAjax]

📢BREAKING NEWS #TOA

@amazonca Announces Plans to Build New Fulfillment Centre in Ajax.

Set to open in 2021.

Read full news release: https://t.co/TU5VolK6Zu.

#AmazonAjax

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[Ajax Business @AjaxAdvantage]

Great news for our small businesses and not-for-profits that need support during these unprecedented times: #CEBA loans have been extended to October 31.

[Canadian Chamber of Commerce @CdnChamberofCom]

60% of Canadian restaurants could close permanently in next 3 months. We need to come together and act now to support our restaurants in their time of need. That's why today we launched the Our Restaurants campaign: https://t.co/5VSWKGma2Q #cdnpoli #LetsEat

[Durham Region Health Department @DurhamHealth]

On July 24, #DurhamRegion can move into Stage 3 of the provincial government’s reopening framework. Almost all businesses & public spaces will be able to reopen and must continue to follow public health measures to protect staff and the public. Learn more https://t.co/jX3jJibO3h

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

Today, Regional Chair @JohnHenryDurham announced the mandatory use of non-medical masks and face coverings in #DurhamRegion, within most public and enclosed indoor spaces, effective July 10. Learn more: https://t.co/Pig4CfNiKT. #COVID19

[Invest Durham @InvestDurham]

The Durham Economic Task force welcomes Doron Melnick of @KPMG_Canada to share key insights for business owners and leaders as many orgs return to their workplaces in Ontario. June 29 - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Register at https://t.co/WHTyqrstpf #DurhamBusinessRecovery

[Durham Region Health Department @DurhamHealth]

Is your business part of the stage 2 reopening? Visit the Community Reopening Toolkit for sector specific guidance on how to reopen safely. Subscribe to receive the latest updates. https://t.co/puNWLPuQKD #PublicHealthProtects

[Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade @APBoardofTrade]

Wondering how to best keep you and your employees safe as you re-open your business? Join us as we speak with Durham Region's top doctors, Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle and Assistant Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Pepi McTavish.
Register: https://t.co/rLuL5Pp6j1

[Canadian Chamber of Commerce @CdnChamberofCom]

Today, the Canadian Chamber has released a statement against racism.