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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 tromano@greatertoronto.org. Copy deadline for the November 2007 Edition is November 21.
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GTMA 2007 FALL LUNCHEON
Reserve your seat now for an
EXCLUSIVE LUNEHEON EVENT
with
THE HONOURABLE JIM FLAHERTY
Canada’s Minister of Finance
and
Minister Responsible for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
speaking on
Canada's Competitiveness and
Positioning the GTA For Future Global Investment Attraction
Monday, November 5, 2007
11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street, Simpson Tower, 8th Floor
For ticket or table purchase information click LUNCHEON REGISTRATION
Some Sponsorship Opportunities are still available. For further information, contact Tony Romano, Director, Corporate Affairs at 416-360-5758 or by e-mail at tromano@greatertoronto.org
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EVENT SPONSORS:
 
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TABLE SPONSORS:
City of Brampton
CresaPartners
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.
Evalueserve Canada
Four Halls Inc.
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
Greater Toronto Airports Authority
HSBC Bank Canada
IBM Canada Ltd.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Region of Durham
Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
Town of Markham
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GTMA Resources Contribute to Australian Investments in the GTA
Few industries are as globally focused as mining, with natural resource companies scouring the world for vast stores of minerals and the talent needed to extract them. Finding that talent, and matching people to the organizations that need them, is the mission of The Swann Group. more… |
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GTMA WELCOMES NEW Corporate Partner
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. view complete listing of GTMA Partner’s Resources and Services |
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GTMA Welcomes
Tippet-Richardson Ltd. as our Newest Corporate Partner! |
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Since 1927, Tippet-Richardson Limited has been moving North American families and corporate transferees. We meet the challenge of every new move with over 74 years of experience, the newest technologies and a team of dedicated experts.
From the first consultation and planning session to packing, loading and delivery, each move is designed around the specific needs of the customer. T-R has secure and bonded warehouses across Canada to provide storage space for both residential and commercial moves. Professional, caring service across Canada and the U.S.A. is our goal. |
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John Novak
President and CEO
25 Metropolitan Road
Toronto, ON M1R 2T5
T: 416-291-1200
F: 416-640-0626
johnnovak@tippet-richardson.com
www.tippet-richardson.com |
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The GTMA is delighted to announce the renewal and continuing support we receive from the following corporate partners who have played an integral role in the success of the GTMA. |
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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
T: 416-361-2330
F : 416-863-4592
don.macintosh@fmc-law.com
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GTMA PARTNER Cybernomics Leaps Ahead in Green IT with Bullfrog Power
Cybernomics is proud to announce its latest green initiative - green carbon-free energy at their office and datacentre with Bullfrog Power. You probably already know that Cybernomics is leading the way in Green IT by incorporating virtualization strategies for our servers and all of our clients, which decreases energy and resource use and streamlines IT efficiencies. Cybernomics now gives their clients the option of using green Bullfrog Power. This switch to green alternative energy makes Cybernomics one of the only business class IT providers in Toronto able to boast of green website and server hosting, a green datacentre and a green IT corporate headquarters. |
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New Honda Facility in Brampton
Honda Canada execs, launched the official opening of a new Honda Powerhouse at Brampton Auto Mall in Brampton on Friday evening, September 14. This sparkling facility, owned and operated by the community-involved Alizadeh family, is the anchor store of Brampton Auto Mall. more… |
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canada Aerospace Inc. (MHICA)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canada Aerospace Inc. (MHICA) opened its first North American aerospace company in 25 years, and first ever in Canada, in Mississauga. MHICA opened its new 90,000 sq. ft. facility at 2025 Meadowvale Blvd this September. The company employs 160 people and plans to increase the number of employees in the near future. MHICA takes charge of the development, manufacturing and assembly of major airframe components for Bombardier Aerospace, specifically for the Global Express, the Challenger, the CRJ and the Dash8-400 aircraft. more… |
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State Street Global Advisors Expands Presence in Canada
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the investment management arm of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), and largest institutional fund manager in the world(1), today announced its expanded presence in Toronto with new office space at one of Toronto's signature office buildings, TD Canada Trust Tower located at 161 Bay Street. To mark the event, Mayor David Miller will deliver remarks at an opening reception later today. Also in attendance will be Otello Sturino, chief operating officer for SSgA, Gregory Chrispin, president and managing director of SSgA in Canada, and representatives from the business and investment community in Toronto. more…. |
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Ryerson Shines Spotlight on Digital Cinema
Taking advantage of an advanced optical “ligthpath” linking it to partners all over the world, Ryerson University has become one of the key players in a technology transformation that will forever change the way films are made. Film will diminish as a medium for cinema, ultimately to be replaced by digital technology that relies on ultra-fast, ultra-large bandwidth networks and advanced collaborative middleware that can allow producers and artists to share, in real time, file sets that are measured in terabytes. more… |
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Lowe's Announces Opening Dates for First Canadian Stores
The home improvement retailer to open Brampton location just in time for Christmas. Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, Lowe's Companies Canada, ULC (Lowe's), plans to open its first three stores in Canada the week of Dec. 10, 2007. The first of six stores expected to open during fiscal 2007 will be in Brampton, Hamilton and Brantford. A Toronto store is slated to open in late January. Lowe's has 18 additional sites in the pipeline, including a second Brampton location scheduled to open in early 2008. more… |
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Merrill Lynch Selects Canada for New Technology Center; Several Hundred New Jobs to Be Created
Merrill Lynch, one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies, today announced it has selected Toronto as the location for a new technology center. Several hundred highly-skilled professionals in the financial services and technology fields will be employed at the Center, many of whom will be chosen from Canada's extensive pool of talent in the fields of technology and financial services. more…
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Ted Rogers and Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell Officially Open Rogers Park
On September 28, 2007 Ted Rogers, President and CEO of Rogers Communications Inc., officially opened Rogers' new facility in Brampton. Known as Rogers Park, the opening was attended by all Rogers staff, alongside Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell, Linda Ford President of the Brampton Board of Trade, and Alan Horn, Chairman of Rogers Communications Inc. more…
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Canadian Dollar on the Rise and What it Means to Your Business
You may be already familiar with Canada's unparalleled economic record, its first class business environment and its unique geographic advantages. Since March 2007, the Canadian dollar has gained additional value compared to the US dollar and now is at par with this currency. Is the Canadian economy still attractive to potential foreign investment in this context? more… |
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Sheridan College Celebrates Over 40 Years
Sheridan College will celebrate over 40 years of achievements in October. The celebration will highlight contributions the college has made to communities it has served for four decades. Sheridan educates approximately 15,000 full-time students annually at its campuses in Oakville and Brampton. The Brampton, Davis campus is home to approximately 6,500 students. The Davis campus located near Steeles and McLaughlin Road features a brand new student centre called the Rec Room, along with an athletic facility, library, full-service cafeteria all situated in a peaceful park setting. This campus is also the location of the new Advanced Manufacturing teaching centre. A Gala, Big Picture event will take place October 25 with the distinguished guest speaker being none other than who the campus is named, William G. Davis. Brampton’s own Bill Davis, former premier of Ontario and the man credited for the start up of the community college system in this province will offer his own observations and views about Sheridan, past, present and future. more…
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Mississauga's Economic Development Office Receives National and International Recognition
The City of Mississauga's Economic Development Office (EDO) has won a first place marketing award from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC), and an honourable mention from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), both for its research report detailing the automotive and aerospace clusters in Mississauga. more… |
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Government and Google: Top Ranked Employers Amongst Students
For the third time in a row, the Government of Canada has taken the number one most desirable employer ranking position amongst post-secondary students, a new research study conducted by Brainstorm Consulting, DECODE and Universum revealed. The 2007 From Learning to Work Report evaluated many of Canada’s leading employer brands and their relative ranking as places to begin a career. more… |
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Dollar's Rise Impacts Plans of Canadian Manufacturers -- Poll
"Move forward" agenda is tempered by expectation of slow-down. Canadian manufacturers are taking positive steps to deal with the impact of the rising Canadian dollar, but they expect some negative impacts on their industry, according to a recent mini-poll done for Access Group and the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA). Access Group is a think tank that networks executives to create actionable strategic plans, and is aligned with CATAAlliance, Canada's largest high-tech association. The poll was taken to provide additional background for an upcoming executive event on October 10th in London, Ontario, on "Surviving, Competing and Prospering in the New Age of the High Canadian Dollar". The Internet-based poll was answered by 20 companies. more… |
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Brampton Food & Beverage Companies Make Top 100
Food in Canada Magazine recently published the Top 100 Canadian Food & Beverage Processors list. Brampton employers listed among the top 20 include; Parmalat Canada, Nestle Canada Inc., Maple Leaf Foods and SunOpta Inc. SunOpta Inc, is a company driven by a commitment to the health and well-being of their customers, communities and the environment, SunOpta operates three high growth, ethical business segments. The largest operating group, the SunOpta Food Group, is focused on the natural, organic and specialty foods markets. Four Brampton based Food & Beverage companies are listed in the top 10 key Food & Beverage manufacturers in the GTA. Included are Coca Cola Bottling, Maple Leaf Foods, Maple Lodge Farms and Quality Meat Packers Ltd. The Food & Beverage Sector employs over 7,000 in Brampton and is projected to grow by 2.2% in Brampton by the end of 2007. more…
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The Centre for Social Innovation
The Centre is a social enterprise with a mission to catalyze social innovation in its home base of Toronto and around the globe. We believe that society is facing unprecedented economic, environmental, social and cultural challenges. We also believe that new innovations are the key to turning these challenges into opportunities to improve the lives of individuals and communities. We’ve created a dynamic converge facility in downtown Toronto that provides workspace, shared services, programming and incubation support to Toronto’s social mission groups and social entrepreneurs. Together with its tenants, CSI creates a space for shared learning, fosters a sense of community, and supports established and emerging leaders and innovations from across the social mission sector. more… |
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The Regional Municipality of York Recognized Again as One of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Top 50 in the GTA
For the second straight year, The Regional Municipality of York has been named as one of the top 100 companies to work for in Canada and one of the top 50 in the Greater Toronto Area by Mediacorp Canada Inc. York Regional Council is to be commended for their commitment to excellence and for helping to make York Region one of the best places to work in Canada,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. “The Top 100 Employers in Canada and Top 50 in the GTA designations demonstrate that York Region residents and businesses continue to be well served by our staff and the high quality programs and services they receive.” more… |
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York Region CEO Forum, The Economics of Going Green
This very successful forum organized by the York Region Economic Development Branch, was held on Tuesday September 25th. The event, attended by 140 participants including York Region company executives, Municipal Economic Development staff, Chamber of Commerce/Board of Trade representatives, Mayors and Regional Members of Council, focused on the business benefits of investing in the financial and human capital needed to enhance competitiveness, sustainability and profitability to meet today's global challenges. Regional Chair and CEO, Bill Fisch, gave the opening remarks on the York Region Sustainability Strategy and executives from IBM Canada, Philips, J. D. Smith & Sons Ltd. and others highlighted the value created by implementing environmentally sound business practices. Ontario Minister of Finance, Greg Sorbara, gave the luncheon address. more… |
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Robert Donald
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC), one of Canada’s leading business and litigation law firms, announced today that Robert Donald has joined the Firm as Counsel. Mr. Donald is a knowledge leader in aviation law should you ever want a local contact/source. more… |
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Roman Martiuk
Mayor Cam Jackson announced that Roman Martuik will join the City of Burlington as City Manager in December. Roman brings a wealth of municipal experience, having managed almost every working department of a municipality, including in the City Manager role,” said Burlington Mayor Cam Jackson. “He has earned a reputation as a strong people person, something Council values in its relations with the public and City staff.” more…
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TBOT Technology Innovators Breakfast • October 31
The Internet is the lifeblood of commerce, with Canadian businesses moving tens of millions of dollars electronically every day. But as e-commerce soars, so do malicious and criminal activities that prey upon unsuspecting users. Michael Murphy, Vice President and General Manager of Symantec Canada, has often been referred to in the media as the country's foremost expert on Internet security. This eye-opening presentation will highlight today's evolving threats and present attendees with critical information on how to manage the onslaught and in turn, protect their business. more… |
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ICE Forum on Local Workforce Development • October 31
Come explore the “real world” of workforce development in Toronto. This event will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about a number of best practice examples in the US and Canada. It will also offer local perspectives, including those of service users, service deliverers, and business. more… |
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China: Business Opportunities and Challenges • November 1
”Prepare to Profit from the Future” Topics will include Canada-China Economic Relationships, How To Attract Chinese Investors, Tax Strategies for Canadian Business in China and Understanding Culture Differences with keynote speaker Mr. Lu Shumin, China Ambassador to Canada. more… |
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Mississauga Board of Trade's Awards of Excellence • November 8
Mississauga Board of Trade's Awards of Excellence are presented annually to honour the efforts of successful Mississauga businesses whose achievements have made important contributions to the economic well being of Mississauga and its citizens. more… |
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Good Morning Mississauga • November 14
A MBOT member hosts GMM on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Members can register as a speaker and take advantage of a speaking opportunity, providing a brief introduction to your business. more… |
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Renewable Energy Project Development • November 19 - 20
The Canadian Institute’s Renewable Energy Project Development will bring together this industry’s top thought leaders, developers, sellers and investors to ensure you have all the tools you need to successfully implement your renewable energy project. more… |
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Driving Global Innovation & Commercialization Through Partnerships • November 19 - 20
BioNorth 2007: Driving Global Innovation & Commercialization through Partnerships November 19 & 20, 2007 Ottawa Congress Centre Ottawa, ON, Canada The BioNorth Biotechnology and Life Sciences conference, now in its 14th year, will showcase why Ontario, along with the rest of Canada, is a leader in the innovation and commercialization of life science technologies. This international event will promote business and partnership opportunities from across the country and around the world. more…
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Mississauga Business Xchange • November 26
Mix business with pleasure! Contact List provided to attendees - Complimentary Appetizers - Cash Bar - Customer leads Business tips Marketing ideas Supplier contacts Referrals. more… |
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TBOT 120th Annual Dinner • January 28, 2008
The Toronto Board of Trade's Annual Dinner has featured some of the most innovative and thought-provoking business and community leaders combined with entertainment and fine dining. This year is no exception. more… |
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