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The FEED Podcast Series by 105.9 The Region

May 15, 2021: Ann Rohmer brings us an update on the City of Vaughan’s efforts to keep residents informed and safe with the Mayor of Vaughan, Maurizio Bevilacqua

April 24, 2021: The City of Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua gives Ann Rohmer an update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Vaughan Rising Podcast

Vaughan is the commercial real estate market to watch. Mega developments, a business-friendly climate and a bold approach to city-building are creating unprecedented opportunities for businesses and residents. Host Michelle Samson takes a deep dive into Vaughan’s most exciting projects with the leaders making this city the place to be.

The Vaughan Rising Podcast is produced by the City's Economic and Cultural Development department.

Season one episode list

1.1 Vaughan Rising

1.2 More Growth to Come

1.3 Vaughan Enterprise Zone Part 1: International Gateway

1.4 Vaughan Enterprise Zone Part 2: Getting Real with CBRE Group, Inc.

1.5 Niagara University: Inside a Post-secondary Location Decision

1.6 Canada’s First Smart Hospital: Interview with Mackenzie Health President and CEO Altaf Stationwala

1.7 Emerging Downtown Part 1: The Expo City Story: Interview with Cortel Group President Mario Cortellucci and Head of Design and Sales Romina Cortellucci

1.8 Emerging Downtown Part 2: The Revel Park Story – Interview with QuadReal Vice President of Development Mike Reel

1.9 Vaughan Metropolitan Centre YMCA: More Than a Gym – Interview with YMCA of Greater Toronto President and CEO Medhat Mahdy

1.10 Emerging Downtown Part 3: The SmartVMC Story – Interview with SmartCentres Founder and Executive Chair Mitch Goldhar

Season two episode list

2.1 The City of Vaughan responds to COVID-19 with speed and innovation

Vaughan Rising Blog

Vaughan, Ontario is the place to be. The city’s prime location, business-friendly climate and bold approach to city-building are creating unprecedented opportunities for businesses and residents. Host Michelle Samson takes a deep dive into Vaughan’s most exciting projects and businesses with the leaders making sure Vaughan continues to rise.

Blog list

1. COVID-19 Leadership Lessons from the City of Vaughan’s Mayor

The information presented in these episodes and articles are provided solely for the purpose of bringing ideas to the attention of the business community, as a service to the businesses of the City of Vaughan.

The City of Vaughan does not, whether directly or indirectly, endorse, sponsor or sanction the opinions expressed in these episodes and articles, nor any services or products that may be offered by the contributor/s in their normal course of business. The City of Vaughan does not intend by this article to recommend the contributor/s nor to promote them as subject matter experts over any other business persons employed or engaged in similar lines of business.