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Doing IT Business with Municipalities
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The GTMA Invites You to Become a 2009 International Leadership Breakfast Club Member! Receive a 15% Early Bird Discount by registering before January 31, 2009
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Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA) Collaborates with Seneca College on ICT Study
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GTMA Partners with Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee (GTA AAC) to Undertake the GTA Agricultural Study
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Phoenix-Tucson Arizona Investment Attraction & Awareness Building
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GTMA Welcomes its Newest Partners: Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology, George Brown College, Ontario Power Authority, Promation Engineering and Renewed Partners: Cybernomics Corporation, Dell Canada, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, Ian Martin Limited, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
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Ontario Technology Corridor UK Sales & Awareness Building
- John R. Nay, Consul General of the United States of America Addresses the International Leadership Breakfast Club
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A monthly-publication of the GTMA, the GTA HOTNEWS is designed to keep you current on the GTMA’s initiatives, as well as promoting the economic development activities of our public and private sector partners.
SUBMIT NEWS! If you have an interesting news item, announcement or event that you would like to promote in the next edition of the GTA HOTNEWS, please contact Tony Romano, Director, Corporate Affairs at . Copy deadline for the February 2009 Edition is February 19.
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Doing IT Business with Municipalities
Featuring Justice Bellamy, Commissioner in the MFP inquiry, as the keynote speaker, MISA and OPBA (Municipal Information Systems Association and Ontario Public Buyers Association) will be presenting a full-day conference at a date to be fixed towards the end of April/early May. The event will provide insight into how municipalities purchase IT good and services and will address collaboration opportunities between and amongst municipal sector professionals, municipal legal departments, and IT suppliers. The conference will feature an exciting line up of municipal and industry representative speaking sessions and panel discussions. Further details will be posted on the GTMA Website (greatertoronto.org) shortly.
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The GTMA Invites You to Become a
2009 International Leadership Breakfast Club Member!
Receive a 15% Early Bird Discount by registering before January 31, 2009
Now entering its 2nd year, the International Leaders Breakfast Club (ILBC) presentation series has been a resounding success. Register by January 31st and take advantage of a 15% Early Bird Discount on your 2009 ILBC Membership! For $200 (GTMA Partner) or $250 (Non-GTMA Partner), you can attend TEN consecutive breakfast presentations, and memberships are transferable.
The ILBC presentations provide a networking forum that brings together business executives and community leaders, foreign consulates and trade offices, real estate executives, various levels of government and other local and international intermediaries to address current topics and issues in a continuing effort to facilitate foreign direct investment to the GTA. Please visit www.gtmailbc.com for further information.
Tuesday, February 10, 2008
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
250 Yonge Street, 35th Floor, Toronto
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The Honourable Sandra Pupatello
Ministry of International Trade and Investment
”New Ontario Ministries Refocus Global and National Mandates for Attracting Investment”
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- How MITI plans to better identify market opportunities for Ontario businesses
- Strengthening effective market intelligence networks and relationship so as to capitalize economic and business opportunities
- New strategies for promoting Ontario’s key industry sectors
- Role of MITI in collaborating with regional organizations with mandates to promote their respective regions
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Managing the new mandate, expectations and the global economic financial and market crisis
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March 2009 (TBD)
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The Honourable George Smitherman
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
“Building our renewal energy industry and positioning the GTA and Ontario for attracting investment”
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April 2009 (TBD)
Location: Halton Region (TBD)
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Paul Haelterman
Vice President, Global Advisory Services
CSM Worldwide Inc.
“How will the bailouts impact Canada? What are the driving investments in the auto sector now?”
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- What will happen over the next 2 years
- What plans are there for Toronto and Ontario
- Which suppliers are at risk
- What will it take to survive
- How do we remain competitive
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Tuesday, May 12
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
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Sarah Kutulakos
Executive Director
Canada China Business Council
“Attracting Chinese Investments into Canada”
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As Chinese firms are encouraged to invest overseas, Canada has unique opportunities to attract Chinese capital. Sarah Kutulakos, Executive Director & COO of the Canada China Business Council, will describe some of the key areas of Chinese interest in Canada, leveraging recently-released research on the outbound investment intentions of Chinese firms. This session will also address questions such as:
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- How does China’s desire to move up the high-tech curve offer opportunities for investment in advanced manufacturing, IT outsourcing, etc.
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Register online to become a 2009 ILBC Member! For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Diana Alvarado, Compass Promotions, at .
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Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA) Collaborates with Seneca College on ICT Study
GTMA partners with Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology once again to undergo Phase II of the Seneca ICT Study. The Seneca ICT Study will measure the key success factors and challenges in Ontario’s high-growth companies in the Information Communication & Technology (ICT) sector to enhance the investment readiness of Ontario Technology Corridor (OTC) partners. The study area encompasses representatives of the OTC including the GTA, Ottawa, Kitchener and Waterloo. The study is conducted by Seneca’s Business Intelligence Unit (BIU) on behalf of industry partners Herman Miller, InterfaceFLOR, Colliers and Town of Markham.
Phase I of the ICT Study was completed in spring 2008 and analyzed major factors that distinguish success from failure while also identifying opportunities within the company. The study examined various aspects of what is considered to be a successful company and common factors shared by companies that are winning the game in their respective ICT markets.
Phase II of the project will quantify the relative importance of key success factors and challenges that were identified in Phase I and provide insights into the ICT industry to providers of products and services. A better understanding of the industry will enable providers to fine tune their own product and service offerings. Phase II will be published in February 2009 and will provide the OTC with a much better understanding of the current status of GTA’s ICT sector. New ICT entrants to the GTA, in particular, will have a better chance of success if they know the key success factors and challenges of other firms in their industry. The results and data from the study will complement GTMA’s existing ICT sector information and profile and used in responding to investment inquiries.
Contact Gerald Pisarzowski, VP, Business Development, at for further information.
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GTMA Partners with Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee (GTA AAC) to Undertake the GTA Agricultural Study
GTMA is partnering with the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee (GTA AAC) to undertake the GTA Agricultural Economic Impact and Investment Opportunity Study. The overall project will provide an update on the status and key trends in the GTA agriculture industry, as well as report on economic opportunities associated with agriculture in the GTA. The study area encompasses the Greater Toronto Area including the Regions of Halton, Peel, York and Durham and the City of Toronto.
A major component of the Agriculture study is to update the GTA Agricultural Economic Impact Study (2003), which acts as the basis for GTA Agricultural Action Plan (2005). The GTMA originally partnered with the GTA AAC in developing the GTA Agricultural Economic Impact Study in 1999 with an update followed in 2003. The study reports on the location and nature of agriculture in the GTA, assesses the direct, indirect and induced economic impact of agriculture in the study area, address land availability and discusses the benefits of having a healthy, active agriculture community.
Circumstances have changed dramatically in the GTA for the business of farming with the arrival of the Greenbelt and a Growth Plan. Both assume that farming will have a permanent presence in the GTA. In the past, GTA farmland was just development land in-waiting. The Greenbelt and the Growth Plan only provide planning support for GTA agriculture. An updated profile and an analysis of opportunities for the business of farming are needed to support the permanent presence of farming in the GTA. The GTMA is proud to once again support this initiative and the growth of GTA’s agriculture sector.
The final report will be published in March 2009 and will be made available to GTMA public and private partners. The GTA Agricultural Study will provide first-hand knowledge of opportunities for foreign direct investment in the GTA agricultural industries and a thorough profile of the status of the GTA agriculture sector. It will also provide a strategic audit of the 2005 GTA Action Plan with recommendations regarding future goals, which will be presented to the GTA AAC.
Contact Gerald Pisarzowski, VP, Business Development, at for further information.
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Phoenix-Tucson Arizona Investment Attraction & Awareness Building
As a result of Arizona’s Governor Janet Napolitano visit in October, 2007, the GTMA has been exploring opportunities in that state from an investment attraction perspective. Since the Governor’s visit to the GTA, there have been a number of exploratory exchange visits between economic development organizations from both sides of the border. The most recent visit was in December which was organized by Canadian Consulate in Phoenix. Lou Milrad, Chairman & CEO and Gerald Pisarzowski VP Business Development met with representatives from state, regional and local economic development organizations as well as local universities, research organizations and business to discuss business opportunities in the Phoenix-Tucson corridor.
These discussions explored opportunities in such key sectors as clean tech (particularly solar and biofuels), agriculture/agriculture technology, IT, aerospace, border security, building materials, photonics, biotech and e-health. Collaboration in research and development and workforce training may present some opportunities for colleges and universities. Of particular interest is the key Arizona focus of the TSX Venture Exchange as its top US location for promoting public listing opportunities. This was again quite evident at the Invest Southwest Capital Conference, the third major Phoenix event sponsored by the TSX in the last year.
Collaboration discussions are underway with a variety of organizations that include the Canada Arizona Business Council, GPEC, Arizona Department of Commerce, the City of Phoenix, Arizona State University (ASU) - Poly Technical Campus, SkySong business and innovation centre, and the Greater Phoenix Innovation & Technology Association (GPITA).
Discussions are also underway for bilateral collaboration in creating new business opportunities and mission exchange, with the first being planned as a mission to the GTA in search of new business with a reciprocal mission to Phoenix occurring in the late 2009/early 2010. The GTMA would like to thank Rick Stephenson, Dawn Nagle and the entire Consulate team in Phoenix for putting together a terrific program. It surpassed all of our expectations and we look forward to working with them in the near future.
If you would like to learn more about the program or the GTMA’s plans for Arizona and the Southwest please contact Gerald Pisarzowski at or .
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GTMA Welcomes its Newest and Renewed Partners:
The on-going support and participation of the private sector is essential to the success of the GTMA. We encourage you to consider using the products and services of the GTMA’s corporate partners. For information on becoming a GTMA partner, contact Pamela Denecky at or . view complete listing of GTMA Partner’s Resources and Services
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Established in 1966, Centennial College is Ontario’s first public college serving 12,500 full-time students and 28,000 part-time learners annually at four campuses in the Greater Toronto Area. It has a record of exemplary teaching, innovative programming and extensive partnership building. Centennial offers more than 100 diploma, certificate and degree programs on a full- and part-time basis in business, communication arts, community and consumer services, engineering technology, health care and transportation. These programs emphasize experiential learning with laboratory instruction, co-op education, and industry and agency placements for students. Centennial is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse post-secondary institutions in Canada; almost 100 ethno-cultural groups are represented and 80 languages are spoken on campus.
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CONTACT
Gail Beagan
Director, Business Development
Progress Campus
Room C2-09
PO Box 631, Station A
Toronto, ON M1K 5E9
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With nine out of 10 graduates getting jobs within six months of graduation, Toronto’s George Brown College has established a reputation for equipping students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. From its three main campuses located across the downtown core, George Brown offers more than 140 programs across a wide variety of professions. Students can earn diplomas, post-graduate certificates, industry accreditations, apprenticeships and four-year bachelors degrees. More than 20,000 students attend the College (full-time equivalent) with about 60,000 registered with the George Brown College School of Continuing Education.
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CONTACT
Diane Fantinato
EA to the President/Board
Office of the President
200 King Street East
P.O. Box 1015 Station B
Toronto ON M5T 2T9
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The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) is responsible for ensuring a reliable, long-term supply of electricity for Ontario. Its four key areas of focus are: leading and coordinating conservation efforts across the province, planning the power system for the long term, ensuring development of needed generation resources, and supporting the continued evolution of the electricity sector.
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CONTACT
Emay Cowx
Manager, Stakeholder & Government Relations
Corporate Communications
120 Adelaide St. W, Suite 1600
Toronto, ON M5H 1T1
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Promation Engineering Ltd. is an automation integrator, tooling supplier and component manufacturer servicing the automotive and nuclear industries. Promation Engineering Ltd. has the capacity for large turnkey projects including concept development, design, equipment construction, installation, service and support. Our superior mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and manufacturing services are all offered in house. Furthermore, Promation Engineering Ltd. provides excellent support to all of its customers on orders great and small.
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CONTACT
Mark Zimny
President
1070 Kamato Road, Units 7-15
Mississauga, ON L4W 2W5
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Renewed Partners:
Established in 1993, Cybernomics® is an innovator in remote systems management and IT problems resolution. Our mission is to provide high quality, cost effective and efficient, customized solutions. Our team of IT specialists, work with small to large businesses and not–for-profits on network related issues, with an emphasis on usability. We are committed to, and have a proven track record of, success helping organizations maximize the efficiency and functionality of their information systems. Even as your IT demands change, we still remain committed to providing ongoing 24X7 support to affirm that the highest level of satisfaction is being achieved.
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Jean-Jerome Baudry
President
7-B Pleasant Blvd.
Suite 984
Toronto, ON M4T 1K2
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Dell Canada Inc. offers a broad range of Computer enterprise systems (servers, storage, workstations, and networking products), client systems (notebook and desktop computer systems), printing, imaging systems, software, peripherals, and global services. In 2006, Dell was the number one supplier of personal computer systems worldwide as well as in Canada. Dell’s global market leadership is the result of a persistent focus on delivering the best possible customer experience by selling Computer products and services directly to customers.
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Sandi Sandiland
Relationship Marketing & Alliances
155 Gordon Baker Road,
Suite 501
Toronto, ON M2H 3N5
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Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP is one of Canada's leading business law firms. With over 550 lawyers in six Canadian offices - Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver - FMC is a national firm with strengths in each of the country's key business centres.
For over 160 years, FMC has been providing clients with the depth of experience and trusted legal advice to address virtually every facet of Canadian business law. Whether you require the services of an individual lawyer, the dedication of a client service team or the resources of a national practice group, FMC has a well-earned reputation for consistently delivering the highest quality legal services and counsel to its clients. Regardless of where you choose to do business in Canada, FMC offers the same high quality service.
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Don Macintosh
Partner
1 First Canadian Place,
Suite 4100
100 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5X 1B2
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Ian Martin Limited has been assisting companies in their staffing needs in Canada and the USA since 1957. Through Ian Martin's affiliated companies, we are able to meet clients' staffing needs in areas such as Information Technology, Engineering, Sales & Marketing and Administration. With over 40 years of industry-related experience and numerous branch offices strategically located throughout North America, Ian Martin has become a vital staffing resource for over 1,000 of North America's leading public and private companies.
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Derek Millar
Regional Manager
465 Morden Road, 2nd Floor
Oakville ON L6K 3W6
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UOIT is a unique and vibrant place, rooted in its community and powered by its people. It is driven by a dynamic, student-centred vision for 21st-century teaching and research. Its history is short but proud, and is inextricably linked to the dedication of its founders - the scores of volunteers in Durham Region and Northumberland County who shared in its vision, mission and values. UOIT have been very active with the GTMA in various sector initiatives, including India (ICT) and Sweden (Energy and Environment) as well as in the gaming industry. UOIT’s focus on the gaming industry and its success in developing highly skilled graduates makes it a particularly strong partner for the GTMA, playing a key role in helping the GTMA to attract a major studio to the GTA.
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Dr. Pamela Ritchie
Dean, Faculty of Business and Information Technology
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa ON L1H 7L7
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Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology is the largest college in Canada with more than 100,000 full and part-time students on campuses across the Greater Toronto Area. Seneca provides internationally and nationally recognized career education and training key to graduate success in the global economy. Every Seneca diploma, certificate and applied degree program is developed to a high academic standard, in consultation with industry, integrated with information technology, combined with technical and transferable skills, and reinforced by opportunities for ongoing education and re-training.
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Angela Zigras
Chair
School of Marketing & e-Business
10 Allstate Parkway
Markham ON L3R 5Y1
T: , ext. 7531
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NEW: Online GTMA Alliance Membership
If you are new to the GTMA and wish to be more actively involved we have introduced a one-year entry level membership which will provide an opportunity during your first year to learn more about the organization and meet its key partners and stakeholders, as well as, received additional benefits through a pre-paid subscription to various GTMA local networking events.
- Free Annual Participation in ten International Leadership Breakfast Club Events ($250)
- Free Participation in GTMA’s Fall and Spring Luncheons ($180)
- Free Participation in the Branham 300 Report Launch ($75)
- Promotional Banner on GTMA’s Website ($250)
- Listing in Resource Guide
- Annual Certificate of Membership
10% Discounts on all GTMA Events, Missions and Related Programs
- Use of GTMA logo on corporate materials
Become an Alliance Member
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Ontario Technology Corridor UK Sales & Awareness Building
GTMA’s participated in a highly successful sales trip to the UK organized on behalf of the Ontario Technology Corridor (OTC) by the Ontario Investment Centre in London. The OTC team included representatives from MITI, CTT, GTMA, OCRI and Ontario’s In-Market Business Consultant. The program focused around a “Brief the Briefers” road show in London, Cambridge and Birmingham in November ’08. The goal was to position the OTC as the choice investment and export location for British ICT companies looking to expand, locate or do business in North America. The audience at each stop was primarily UK International Trade Advisors, associations, government representatives and private sector investment influencers who regularly advise UK firms on investment/export opportunities specifically in North America.
The program enhanced the OTC’s working relationships with the investment influencers and set the stage for discussions on bilateral collaboration with the British Midlands Development Corporation and East of England Economic Development Association. The GTMA would like to thank Clare Barnett and Cheryl Donais at the Ontario Investment Centre in London for organizing a brilliant program that certainly surpassed our expectations and for keeping the team on schedule and successfully getting us from London and back!
If you would like to learn more about the OTC and the program for 2009 please contact Gerald Pisarzowski at or .
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John R. Nay, Consul General of the United States of America Addresses the International Leadership Breakfast Club
The U.S. and Canada share the largest and most comprehensive trading relationship in the world. It is reflected in the staggering volume of bilateral trade--the equivalent of $1.5 billion a day in goods--and about 300,000 people cross the shared border every day. The GTMA understands the importance this relationship has on our continuing efforts to promote our region to international investors and increase the profile of the GTA a preferred location for investment.
The GTMA’s greatest strength has traditionally been its strong and growing network of international relationships. With a new incoming U.S. President and administration and ever changing global markets, the GTMA welcomed this opportunity to better understand the impact these events might have on business on both a national and global level. This was also an opportunity for the GTMA to continue to work with the American consulate staff to encourage and support direct investment in the GTA from our southern neighbour.
The sold-out event generated much discussion on the possible focus and scope of the President-Elect Barak Obama’s international strategy on foreign policy, economic agenda and priorities.
The GTMA would like to thank our speaker sponsor, the Consulate General of the United States of America; our media sponsor, Canadian Business; our supporting sponsor, Compass Promotions; and our venue sponsor, the Ontario Investment & Trade Centre. For information on the ILBC, please contact Michelle Cortez, Program Coordinator at or .
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Mike Williams is joining the City of Toronto as its General Manager, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, starting February 2. Michael was the SVP, Investment Attraction, Toronto Region Research Alliance.
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After six and a half years as President & CEO of TEDCO, Jeff Steiner is moving on to bigger endeavours. The GTMA wishes Jeff all the best.
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Kam Rathee joins Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) as a Special Adviser - India. Kam is currently a board member of the Canada-India Business Council and, until recently, was its president and executive director.
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Rhea Johnson, Marketing & Business Analyst has joined Cybernomics. Rhea will be working closely with all of you as she will be heading up the Think Green Alliance web publishing team, so if you have any news or information to add to the site, feel free to contact her at or , ext. 103. Welcome to the team, Rhea!
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Metrolinx Launches Project to Expand GO and Build Rail Link to Pearson Airport
Metrolinx, announced a revised proposal to expand service for travellers on the Georgetown GO Line to Etobicoke, Bramalea, Brampton, Georgetown, and to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport. This starts a new phase of the proposed project as we consider input before formally starting the Transit Environmental Assessment Process. more…
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Joint Canada-Sweden Professional Development Workshops - 2009
The Swedish Trade Council, in association with the Canadian Urban Institute, is planning a series of Professional Development Workshops related to waste to energy and sustainable city building. These workshops will consist of an intensive “pre-tour workshop” and “debrief” in Canada and a “study tour” to learn some of these concepts and examples firsthand and meet Swedish experts in these fields.
With content and examples from across Sweden, and opportunities for interactive participation and discussion with energy and sustainability experts, this will truly be a comprehensive international learning experience. We expect participation from across Canada, and all Canadian companies, organizations and municipalities are welcome to attend! more…
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Weathering the Storm
The two essential tools to guide you through the recession – Segal LLP business advisory partner Michael Daren has written a fascinating and insightful white paper on the essential management tools to help business’ weather the economic storm. more…
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Law Times Features FMC as a Leader in Immigrant Mentoring and Internship Programs
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC) continues to build its diversity platform by paving the way in immigrant mentoring and internship programs. Shortly after the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)’s announcement that FMC had been named the first law firm to be recognized as a corporate partner of TRIEC’s Mentoring Partnership program, several firm members have been matched up through the program as mentors. more…
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68 Gowlings Professionals Named Best Lawyers
Sixty-eight Gowlings professionals are featured in the recently released 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. While the Firm has always been well represented, the number of our professionals listed in the publication has risen by 24 per cent since 2007, a reflection of the Firm's continued commitment to excellence. more…
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Durham College Offering Emergency Preparedness Courses
The two courses offered during the Winter 2009 semester are directly related to small and large businesses planning ahead. The courses will help businesses begin to prepare for all potential emergencies and be proactive in the recovery of their communities. more…
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Miller Thomson’s Jennifer Babe Awarded the Ontario Bar Association’s Award
The OBA's Award for Distinguished Service recognizes exceptional contributions and/or achievements by OBA members to the legal profession in Ontario. Jennifer Babe has made an exceptional contribution to the legal profession in Ontario, to the development of law in Ontario and to the significant law-related benefits to the residents of Ontario. more…
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IDC Service Management Maturity Executive Roundtable • January 28
Bridging the Gap: Mastering Change Before it Masters You - Complementary for Executives and will discuss the issues surrounding the effective implementation of ITSM/ITIL projects. more…
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SIOR's Annual Ski Day • January 30
The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®, a professional membership organization, is an international Society of the most capable and ethical individual real estate practitioners serving the needs of commerce and industry. more…
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Lab-to-Market - Matching Israeli Innovation to Canadian Know-How • February 3 to 4
Tel Aviv University: Join Israel’s most prominent university in the area of research and development for a symposium to showcase and expose leading technologies and opportunities to the Canadian market aimed at introducing the concept of strategic partnership between Canadian manufacturers and Israeli technology both at the incubator and fully commercialized state. more…
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Mayor's Luncheon • February 5
Join Burlington Economic Development Corporation & Mayor Cam Jackson at the launch of the 2009 Mayor’s Networking Luncheon Series Surviving & Thriving in 2009 COGECO presents Keynote Speaker: Rick Spence Former Editor & Publisher of PROFIT Magazine “Read Between the Lines & Seize Your Opportunities” more…
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YTA Marketing Boot Camp: Building Your Online Strategy • February 19
Get your online-strategy shaped by real-life B2B technology marketers in this practical training session that will appeal to anyone with a customer! Learn how to connect with customers, create demand for your products, build buzz and draw prospects to your website. more…
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Trade Mission to Vietnam • March 2 to March 14
The Canada-Vietnam Friendship Association has organized a business trade mission to Vietnam from March 2 - 14, 2009. Key sectors of this mission include: financial services; energy; minerals; infrastructure; and agriculture. Vietnam is Asia's second fastest-growing economy behind China and ahead of India. Join the mission and see firsthand why Vietnam has become a leading destination for foreign direct investment. more...
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