Category: Business

Stouffville businesses that have relied on municipal waste collection for decades will need to secure private services by 2026, though Council may carve out an exception for Downtown Main Street.

The Greater Stouffville Chamber of Commerce initiative recognizes local pioneers who have played pivotal roles in shaping the town’s business community.

Councillor Sue Sherban is collaborating with the Village of Stouffville to host the Nov. 21 event, which is aimed at fostering stronger ties between residents and local businesses.

The 2024-2027 Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector Strategy focuses on three main pillars: promoting business and innovation, fostering a resilient local agri-food chain, and enhancing community outreach and education.

Applications are now open for the Stouffville Village Small Business Challenge, which will offer up to $50,000 to one winning business plan to be executed through a Downtown Main Street storefront.

Stouffville is establishing the committee to support and promote Downtown Main Street and its businesses. The move follows the Chamber of Commerce’s June decision to end an existing memorandum of understanding with the Town, which sees them acting in a similar capacity.

The plant is part of a $490 million contract with York Region to process up to 140,000 tonnes of organic green bin materials annually. The transition to local processing is projected to save the Region $85 million and cut CO2 emissions by approximately 15,000 tonnes every year.

$87,832.03 was raised, providing needed support to the Markham Stouffville Hospital.

The Mayor’s annual speech covers a range of issues, including local development and planning, employment growth and new local businesses, and new Town initiatives.

In addition to offering their beloved breads, scones, and other baked treats, COBS also coordinates a charitable giveaway program for their surplus bread.

The popular brewery, which originally planned to occupy the Main Street building, was forced to change course.

The Board of Directors looks forward to Buhagiar furthering the Chamber’s growth and success.