Our team at the Department of Economic Growth, Culture and Entrepreneurship works in multiple languages and with a variety of sectors to make sure Markham is a prime business destination.

Meet our Team

Lee Boudakian

Lee Boudakian

Acting Directory, Dept. of Economic Growth, Culture and Entrepreneurship

Huyen Hare

Huyen Hare

Acting Manager, Economic Development

Mislat Balogun

Mislat Balogun

Senior Business Development Officer
(On Leave)

Vinod Krishna

Vinod Krishna

Senior Business Development Officer

Joshua Mak

Joshua Mak

Economic Development Coordinator

Small Business

Wendy Song


Wendy Song

Small Business Manager

Serena Tang


Serena Tang

Small Business Advisor

Anthony Fung


Anthony Fung

Small Business Assistant

OVIN Demonstration Zone

Tiffany Mak

Tiffany Mak

Manager, OVIN Demonstration Zone

Aidan Rockarts

Aidan Rockarts

OVIN Demonstration Zone Coordinator

Fatema Sadriwala

Fatema Sadriwala

OVIN Demonstration Zone Coordinator

What People
Say About Us

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After challenges in the beginning...I opened my restaurant in Unionville which would not have been possible without the help of the Markham Small Business Centre. While running the business now and in the future, I am very confident that I am, and will be, backed and supported by them.
Juyoun Hong (and Daehyun Kim)
Owners of Pig and Chick Korean Restaurant
The fact that Markham has been able to raise its profile through the Mayor’s initiatives, and the economic development team’s initiatives globally, most recently in India, serves companies like NOVO very well because when we go to India to do business, Markham is already on the map… It’s a great place to do business, and we’re proud to be here.
Baljit Sierra
President and CEO, NOVO Plastics Inc.
From writing a proposal to the launch and operating stage, I’m grateful for the Summer Company Program and mentors that helped me greatly through the process. To see "shoops & letters" come to life and be able to use my passion for art to create for others is something I continue to grow my art practice around.
Ashlyn Wong
Founder, shoops & letters
The Economic Development team helped me kickoff my business. I began with the Starter Company grant where I learned basic business fundamentals and was paired with a mentor whom I am still in contact with today. This team has been very resourceful in helping give advice and suggestions to businesses, plus, they are a pretty awesome group!
Sylvia Chan
Founder and Artistic Director, Creative Genius Academy

Get in touch

edoinfo@markham.ca
Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
(excluding statutory holidays)