Markham is
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Markham Drives Technology, Innovation
and Talent.

Quick Facts

$20.8

$20.8 Billion Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

$20.8

According to the Conference Board of Canada, Markham's GDP will reach $20.8 billion in 2023.

66.7%

66.7% of the population speak two or more languages

66.7%

According to Statistics Canada, 66.7% of Markham residents speak 2 or more languages, higher than the provincial average of 41.7%.

7th

7th largest municipality in Ontario

7th

Markham is an award-winning municipality, the largest of nine communities in York Region, and it is Ontario's 7th largest city.

10,167

10,167 Businesses

10,167

Markham's diversified economy is home to 10,167 businesses.

Markham, an award-winning municipality with more than 357,000 residents and the largest of nine communities in York Region, is home to over 650 corporate head offices and more than 1,500 high tech and life science companies.

Markham is a leader in attracting foreign direct investment with more than 240 foreign companies located in the City. Founded in the 1790s, today Markham is Canada’s most diverse community and enjoys a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy.

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Nov 18, 2024

Markham - based ventureLAB hosts 4th Annual HardTech Summit

Nov 18, 2024

York University’s Markham Campus puts experiential education at forefront with unique biotechnology programs

Nov 18, 2024

Markham-based Remix Snacks receives honorable mention in 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards

Business Profiles

Nov 07, 2024

BlueMind is Transforming Financial Advisory with Innovation

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Markham Events

Nov

25

Monday

Online Event

1:00 to 3:00PM EDT - 2024

Strengthening B2B Connections & Leveraging LinkedIn for Partnerships

Nov

26

Tuesday

DIY Your Business Plan

Online Event

1:30 to 3:00PM EDT-2024

Dec

10

Tuesday

Social Media & Content Marketing (Online Workshop)

Online Event

1:00 to 3:00PM EDT-2024

Feb

06

Thursday

Understand Market & Your Competitors-No Cost Tools for Market Research

Online Event

1:30 to 3:00PM EDT-2025

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Partner Events

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Nov

26

Tuesday

Online

6PM - 8PM

Founder Fundamentals Series: Managing Business Taxes

Dec

03

Tuesday

Online

6PM - 8PM

Founder Fundamentals Series: HR Best Practices

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There’s no better place to find the people who will drive your company's success.

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More Growth

If you are looking to grow your business, there are numerous reasons to consider Markham. 

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What Businesses
Say About Us

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TD Bank Financial Group is proud to be one of the largest employers in the City of Markham...

Dero Sabatini

Vice President - York Region Commercial Center, TD

I like being in Markham. It's a tech hub with many things around us — restaurants, entertainment, and great people.

Richard Fung

Co-Founder and CEO, The Six Semiconductor Inc.

Equipped with the latest technology and connectivity tools, the Canadian Technical Centre (CTC) Markham campus enables employees to innovate, collaborate and lead the future of mobility, right here in Canada.

Tobias Suenner

Vice President of the GM Canadian Technical Centre, General Motors Canada

Pond located in Markham because it’s a high technology company that needs access to other high technology companies... It’s one of the few geographies that affords us the opportunity to do anything we need within a close limited geography of where we’re standing.

Steve Martin

CEO, Pond Tech

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