Economic Development News

Energizing innovation: Durham Region to exhibit research and development expertise at HANNOVER MESSE

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s innovation community is showing global decision makers our collective strengths at HANNOVER MESSE 2025—the world’s most important tradeshow for industrial and energy technologies, taking place in Hanover, Germany, from March 31 to April 4, 2025. Durham Region is home to impressive research and development assets, strong industrial clusters, and world-renowned academic institutions that are backed by collaborative efforts among its eight local municipalities.

“Durham Region is...

One More Cocoa: Love at First Bite

Written by Abigail Guevara, Senior Content Writer, Freelance

As Valentine’s Day, February 14, fast approaches thoughts, and taste buds will turn toward the decadent delights of chocolate—a welcomed treat that needs no occasion to indulge.

Canadians know this firsthand, as we spend about $100 per household annually on chocolate according to Statista.

Kenesha Lewis, chocolatier and proprietor of One More Cocoa, located in Whitby, has tapped into this tasty market; creating uniquely flavoured,...

Discover your next role with the Film and Television Industry Career Fair

Whitby, Ontario – Interested in a career in the film and television (TV) industry but aren’t sure where to start? Bring your dreams to the screen by registering for the Durham Region Film Commission’s (Film Durham) Film and Television Industry Career Fair.

What: This free event is open to high school and post-secondary students, and adults who are considering a new career. Connect with industry professionals and gain firsthand knowledge of the film and TV industry in Durham Region. Participate in...

Explore what’s in store and shop local this holiday season during #ShopInDurham week

Whitby, Ontario –Shop in Durham Week takes place from December 1 to 7, and there’s no better time to get a head start on all your gift-giving needs. During the holiday season and beyond, there are big reasons to shop small. When you shop local, you help to build community, bring uniqueness to your neighbourhood, encourage entrepreneurship, and keep money in the local economy.

Whether it’s up the street or across town, you don’t need to go far in Durham Region to find standout shopping...

Intelligent community certification signals recognition for quality of life, investment readiness

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region has been recognized as a fully certified intelligent community by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a designation provided to communities that are poised for investment, and set to succeed economically, socially and culturally.

Intelligent Community Certification is an economic development credential based on the ICF’s Community Accelerator Strategy and analytic methods. Meeting ICF’s Certification standard provides objective validation that Durham Region has...