Paving the way for Vaughan businesses
New program provides affordable office space, networking opportunities
The Vaughan International Commercialization Centre (VICC) is launching a new program that will pave the way for growing businesses to enter the market and, ultimately, branch out internationally.
The newly opened Bridge@Lebovic, helps businesses avoid potentially costly, long-term commitments by connecting members with affordable rental office space, boardrooms, workshops and meeting rooms within companies, not-for-profits, institutions and business associations in Vaughan and abroad, including in Israel, China, Italy and the U.S.
The Bridge@Lebovic will operate out of the Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus. It is the first site of this VICC program with a vision of building an innovative and collaborative support network of emerging, established and like-minded businesses.
The business community is invited to celebrate the launch of the Bridge@Lebovic on April 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus. The event will feature keynote speaker Rick Solomon, CEO of the Centre for Enlightened Business, based in New York.
QUOTE
“The Bridge@Lebovic is a
major step forward in the development of the Vaughan International
Commercialization Centre and a strong example of how ongoing investment in our
growing business community contributes to our City’s economic strength. This
new program will generate the resources and networking opportunities that will
allow hard-working business owners to grow their enterprises. Supporting ideas
that promote innovation is an essential part of our plan to create a city that
is ready to take its place on the world stage.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- The VICC is a progressive economic development initiative led by the City of Vaughan in partnership with more than 100 local and international companies, institutions and not-for-profit organizations.
- VICC programs and services support established businesses with the localization of international technologies to commercialize new, innovative products in addition to assisting local companies with the expertise required to modify or adapt their products for international export.
- In addition to the soft landing program, the VICC provides qualified members with opportunities to demonstrate their technologies in real-life settings in Vaughan.
- The VICC also provides access to an established network of local and international business resources.
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