Boosting business in Vaughan
Vaughan Business Expo
provides opportunities to help companies grow
The City of Vaughan is committed to economic growth and pursuing opportunities that will strengthen its local economy and global reach. As one of the best places to do business in Canada, the City takes pride in supporting our entrepreneurs and existing businesses. Each year the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC), in partnership with the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE), hosts the annual Vaughan Business Expo.
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The City of Vaughan is committed to economic growth and pursuing opportunities that will strengthen its local economy and global reach. As one of the best places to do business in Canada, the City takes pride in supporting our entrepreneurs and existing businesses. Each year the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC), in partnership with the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE), hosts the annual Vaughan Business Expo.
The event,
now in its 15th year, is being held on Feb. 1 at the Terrace Banquet Centre. Local
business people will hear from keynote speaker Luigi Presta, CEO and founder of
thinkCOMPASS, who has more than 20 years of experience in marketing in the
private and public sectors. He will speak on the identification and development
of strategic partnerships.
The event
includes trade booths and networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, local
business owners, community leaders and organizations that can help businesses
grow.
QUOTE
“Small
business is the backbone of the Canadian economy. This country has been built
by people who were willing to risk, generate ideas and work hard to achieve their
goal. The desire to create, excel and succeed has contributed to Vaughan’s
economic growth and our continued prosperity. Vaughan is ranked as one of the
best places to do business in Canada and a preferred choice for small and large
firms. It is gratifying to witness the innovation and
forward-thinking that bring new ideas and concepts to the marketplace. I am
proud of our growing business community – the desire to succeed speaks to the commitment of working together to build this great city.”
-Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- VBEC is located at Vaughan City Hall in the Economic Development and Culture Services department. This location provides one-stop services for aspiring entrepreneurs and existing Vaughan business owners. Clients have access to the full range of VBEC services as well as to other departments at City Hall.
- VBEC offers information, resources, training and hands-on assistance. Entrepreneurs can access VBEC services by booking one-on-one or group consultations or attending VBEC business seminars and events.
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