Our Mission
We built MarkhamBusiness.com to make it easier for residents to discover local businesses and for small business owners to grow their presence in the community.
- Connect residents with local businesses — whether you need a dentist, a great restaurant, a mechanic, or a contractor, our directory helps you find trusted local options.
- Share community news — we cover local business openings, closures, events, and stories that affect Markham and Richmond Hill residents.
- Help small businesses grow — we offer free and featured listings, practical business tips, and resources tailored to Ontario entrepreneurs.
What We Cover
Our platform covers a wide range of content relevant to the Markham and Richmond Hill community:
- Local News — business openings, community events, and neighbourhood updates.
- Business Directory — over 1,000+ local businesses across all major categories.
- Food & Dining — restaurant spotlights, new openings, and local food guides.
- Business Tips — practical advice for local entrepreneurs and small business owners.
- Guides — in-depth resources on starting, running, and growing a business in Ontario.
- Business Credit Cards — curated comparisons of Canadian business credit cards to help business owners find the right financial tools. Some of these links are affiliate links — see our Affiliate Disclosure for details.
- Job Listings — sourced from Job Bank Canada, updated regularly for jobs in the Markham area.
- Business-for-Sale Listings — MLS-powered listings of businesses available for purchase in the region.
Who We Are
MarkhamBusiness.com is a locally focused digital publication run by a small team of writers, editors, and community enthusiasts based in the Greater Toronto Area. We are passionate about supporting local commerce and keeping residents informed.
Want to meet the people behind our content? Meet our writers and editors →
Our Editorial Approach
We hold ourselves to a high standard of accuracy and editorial independence. Our editorial team operates independently from our advertising and revenue operations.
- Editorial independence — no advertiser, partner, or business listing customer has any influence over our editorial coverage or recommendations.
- Fact-checking — all published content is reviewed for accuracy before going live. We correct errors promptly.
- Quarterly data verification — business directory information is reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis to ensure accuracy.
Read our full Editorial Standards →
How We Make Money
MarkhamBusiness.com is free for readers and businesses to use. To keep the site running, we generate revenue through a combination of:
- Affiliate commissions — when you click a link to a business credit card or financial product and apply, we may earn a referral fee from the issuer at no extra cost to you.
- Display advertising — ads displayed on the site from Google AdSense and direct advertisers.
- Featured listings — local businesses can pay to feature their listing prominently in directory results. These are clearly labelled as "Featured."
None of these revenue sources influence our editorial content or rankings. Read our Affiliate Disclosure for complete details.
Our Commitment to Privacy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. We comply with Canada's privacy legislation (PIPEDA) and do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Read our full Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and store your information.
Contact
Have a question, correction, or business tip? We'd love to hear from you. Our team typically responds within two business days.