Business Excellence Awards 2020

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EVENING AGENDA Prior to 6:00 PM

Curbside Meal Pickup

6:00 PM

Cocktail Reception

Entertainment provided by The DNA Project Speed Networking Sponsor Expo

6:30 PM

Opening Remarks

Todd Letts, CEO, Brampton Board of Trade

Vanessa White, Board Chair, Chief Human Resources Officer, Maple Lodge Farms

7:00 PM

Award Presentations

Advanced Manufacturing

International Trade and Investment

Community Impact (Not-for-Profit)

Business Services

Chairs Award

Life Sciences Innovation Retail

Food & Beverage

Arts & Culture Logistics

Healthy Workplace

Community Impact (For Profit) 7:45 PM

Business Person of the Year Presentation

William E. Johnston, Founder & President, Bramgate Automotive Inc.

8:00 PM

Closing Remarks

8:10 PM

Post Event Reception

Speed Networking Sponsor Expo

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CELEBRATING BRAMPTON BUSINESSES The City of Brampton congratulates this year's Business Excellence Award recipients and nominees.

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EVENT SUPPORTERS Minuteman Press Razor Creative Solutions Inc. Redwood Studio Scotia Events Inc. Shake It Up Events

SELECTION COMMITTEE Heather Strati, Deloitte Kate Saldanha, Prouse Dash & Crouch LLP Louis Vouloukos, Lawrences LLP Manpreet Mann, Seacliff Capital and Private Equity Michelle Chretien, Sheridan College Omar Silva-Zapata, Coca Cola Bottling Company Limited Shauna-Kay Jones, Motify Torshie Sai, Region of Peel

RESTAURANTS Copper Branch Fanzorelli’s Restaurant & Wine Bar J Red & Co Mandarin Restaurant The Food Quotient The Keg, BCC & Brampton

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ABOUT BBOT

ABOUT BRAMPTON BOARD OF TRADE Brampton’s Largest Business Association

For over 130 years, the Brampton Board of Trade is where businesses of all shapes, sizes and sectors convene, collaborate and create solutions to boost regional economic prosperity.

Brampton business leaders are focused on running their businesses costeffectively and successfully, while handling a myriad of challenges such as technology, competitiveness, job creation and government legislation. The Board of Trade helps members make the right connections and provides solutions to the toughest problems — shaping change and advocating for Brampton. Members of the Board of Trade also have access to countless tools to help grow their business, increase productivity, and control their bottom line.

In order for our city to realize its full potential and to capitalize on the tremendous opportunities ahead, businesses and all levels of government need to be aligned. Brampton’s moment is now.

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BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR William E. Johnston,

Founder and President of Bramgate Automotive Inc. The Business Person of the Year designation is awarded to someone that has demonstrated business leadership and excellence in Brampton and has contributed to the city in both professional and personal endeavours.

Along with his two sons Brad and Bill Jr., William Johnston Sr. runs Bramgate Automotive Group, comprised of: Bramgate Volkswagen, Bramgate Pre-owned Centre, Audi of Mississauga and Bramgate Collision Centre.

William Johnston’s career in the auto industry began in 1953, after joining Ford Motor Company in their Ontario District Sales Office as a trainee in their District Manager training program. This training program included retail marketing, business management and customer relations.

In 1959, Johnston then joined Volkswagen Canada Inc. in their Toronto head office’s Retail Sales Division after transferring to their Marketing Department two years later to head a new Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Division and then acquiring the VW Brampton dealership franchise in March 1967.

In 1972, Volkswagen Canada brought the upscale Audi lineup of luxury vehicles to Canada and Bramgate was awarded the Audi franchise for Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon.

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BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

The next five-year period saw both Volkswagen and Audi sales flourish in Brampton and Mississauga, resulting in VW and Audi facility developments in both markets. In 2015, Bramgate Volkswagen moved from their longtime Queen Street East location to the new 410-Mayfield Auto Mall and more than doubled their Sales and Service capacity, with their Queen Street facility now operating as Bramgate Pre-Owned Centre and Collision Centre. In 2017, Bramgate Automotive opened their second Audi dealership, Audi Brampton, adjacent to Bramgate VW in the 410-Mayfield Auto Mall. And this fall, Bramgate Automotive will open a new Audi Mississauga dealership in the recently developed Pearson Auto Mall located at Hwy. 401 and Dixie Road.

The expansion of Bramgate Automotive Inc. over the years has only been possible through Bramgate’s community participation in Brampton and the surrounding areas’ charitable programs, and in large part to its excellent employees. In 2018, Bramgate Automotive partnered with the William Osler Health System Foundation in Brampton, and the Trillium Health Partners Foundation in Mississauga to assist in raising the crucial funds required to address the highest priority needs of their community hospitals. To date, Bramgate has raised over $200,000 of their $750,000 commitment for these critically needed programs and services.

Upon hearing of the presentation of this award, Mr. Johnston, true to his character, displayed a great deal of humility and wanted to ensure that it was known that the success of a business is the result of a great team and his sons, Bill and Brad, have been with him to grow this business and make an impact on this city. While Mr. Johnston has worked to hand over the reigns to his successors, his legacy will live on for a long time with the families who have been impacted by the business that he cultivated.

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AWARD NOMINEES

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING Advanced Manufacturing accounts for almost 25% of Brampton’s workforce and contributes approximately $4 billion towards the national GDP. This category celebrates the strength and accomplishments of Brampton’s advanced manufacturing sector and their constant drive towards innovative technology.

ABB Robotics

Headquartered in Switzerland, ABB Robotics has been a long-standing Brampton operation and is leading the increased use of robotics in Ontario.

There have been many advancements to increase robotics applications through their various partnerships (including Sheridan College) and they continue to find new ways to use robotics in manufacturing such as the use of co-bots, which are collaborative robots that work with individuals in various fields. ABB Robotics has long understood the positive relationship robots and humans can have, and with this innovative approach, are developing robots to work both independently (with a technician supporting the robot) and collaboratively.

Bempro Global Group

Family owned and operated, the Bempro Group of Global Companies are recognized and respected for their passion to take on all challenges.

Built on a strong tradition of innovation with talented and dedicated people, the Bempro family of companies continues to grow by creating innovative solutions for their customers world-wide. Within the Brampton manufacturing community, Bempro Global Group is a leader in the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, which is the growth of manufacturing in a digital and connected world. Industry 4.0 is necessary for manufacturers to compete globally and companies like Bempro are leading the charge. They have installed 3D printing capacity in-house and are continually looking at new equipment, processes and their people to move their organization in the right direction.

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Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is an independent, family-owned Canadian business that is committed to creating a better future by delivering sustainable value for shareholders, their customers, and their communities. In Brampton, which is the company’s largest and most integrated local bottler network, CCBL operates nine lines and produces 43 million cases of beverages per year, representing over $500 million in sales. In 2019, when the mini-bottle innovation was launched, $20 million in capital infrastructure was invested and was injected almost $300 million into the local economy through vendors and partners, many of which are locally based in the Brampton community. Along with partners at Coca-Cola Ltd., they are taking action on packaging, climate, water, supply chain, and initiatives to improve society. During the pandemic, CCBL has worked closely with Coca-Cola Ltd. and partnered with Sheridan College’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies to design, produce, and distribute protective countertop shields for small, local businesses across Ontario. The shields will help consumers confidentially shop and engage with store operators, knowing that measures are in place to help prevent community spread of COVID-19.

Massiv Die-Form

Massiv Die-Form is a division of Cosma Body Systems Group of Magna International Inc. and is a leading automotive parts manufacturer.

Current operations include the design and manufacturing of full program automotive stamping dies, prototyping and related services including computerized numeric control (“CNC”) machining, welding, assembly, laser machining, tryout, and die maintenance. Within the facility, the company undertakes a significant amount of training for their skilled trades employees, having set aside thousands of square feet of production space for an in-house training area, where they augment the training provided by Sheridan College and others to teach employees specific skill sets. Massiv Die-Form walks the talk — their leadership consists of employees who started their careers as participants in the company’s skilled-trades program. This world-class training is what separates Massiv Magna from its competitors.

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AWARD NOMINEES Rockwell

Founded in 1903, Rockwell Automation is the largest company in the world dedicated to industrial automation and information. It has over 23,000 employees and serves customers in over 100 countries across the globe. It was also recently recognized for the 12th time as one of the world’s most ethical companies by Ethisphere, a renowned voice in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Committed to contributing to the vibrancy and sustainability of the Brampton community, Rockwell Automation focuses on providing Brampton with access to resources that enhance productivity and sustainability. By creating a talent pipeline within the community, it builds a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of their customers and community. As well, the company is committed to improving STEM education for young women and underrepresented groups as well as offering support programs that provide arts and cultural opportunities, fosters civic leadership, and provides disaster relief aid around the world.

Stackteck

Stackteck is a leader in plastics packaging — from designing the tools to servicing their products including caps, closures and thin-walled packaging. The company’s commitment to finding solutions for their customers has been built into the culture and DNA of their organization.

In order to remain competitive, Stackteck continually adjusts its product offerings and technology while working closely with customers to design solutions to fit their individual needs and sustainability challenges.

Stackteck’s success has also led to the company’s focus on expanding their market reach including a facility in Korea as well as hiring sales representatives and service providers all over the world.

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In 1983, Frank Rajk partnered with two colleagues to establish Exacta Fabtool and manufacturing facility. 16 years later, the company then built a 70,000-square-foot facility to accommodate their continued growth by expanding their market share for conventional press brake tooling.

2001 saw Exacta Fabtool import precision tooling to the North American market for the first time. This catapulted the company to the forefront in the manufacturing of press brake tooling and established Exacta Fabtool as the leading manufacturer of conventional and precision ground tooling in Canada. After leading the company of 25 employees for 28 years, the company was acquired by Wilson Tool International (the largest independent tooling manufacturer in the world) in 2010, which provided new opportunities to provide tooling to the global marketplace.

Wilson Tool Canada has always been a leader in the press brake tooling industry due to continual investing in cutting edge technology and providing their employees with opportunities to continue to develop both personally and professionally. These products have generated a loyal customer base through their innovative design, thereby ensuring the end user achieves the results they require to complete their manufacturing processes.

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AWARD NOMINEES

INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT & TRADE These companies are putting Canada on the map and making Brampton an internationally recognized name — not an easy feat within a dynamic and competitive global marketplace. Versatile, ever-changing and highly strategic, these businesses are distinguishing themselves abroad and bringing Brampton to the world.

Canadian International Academic Students Inc

The goal and vision of the Canadian International Academic Students Inc. (CIAS) is globalization of education, and their mission is to deliver world class education to the doorsteps of each country. CIAS is headquartered in Brampton and they recruit students from Canada, USA, Pakistan, India, Singapore, Mauritius and Europe. Throughout the past 17 years, CIAS has successfully obtained admission for more than 3000 students at 38 educational institutions in Canada, and has helped integrate them into the Brampton community. CIAS is not only a recruitment agency which provides counselling and admission service, but also sponsors Canadian Intercultural Association of Students (CIAOS), a nonprofit agency set up for International students which provides post-landing services, settlement services, job placements, co-ops and internships. CIAS has also set up a placement agency in Brampton for international students and has successfully facilitated a joint venture with Leap International College (Pakistan) and George Brown College (Toronto), among others exciting ventures both in Canada and abroad.

Gray Tools

From its implementation of its Dynamic Tools line in conjunction with the flagship Gray Tools, the company has looked abroad for opportunities to provide additional products at key price points. Gray Tools has also looked at customer service and inventory management as keys to satisfying customers. Serving both domestic and international markets as quickly as possible is the foundation for their long term success and they have built an extensive global distribution network to serve its customers as efficiently as possible. Gray Tools Canada is an active participant in BBOT’s Trade Network and continues to evolve in terms of breadth, product development and technology.

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AWARD NOMINEES HR Ware

Founded in 1994, HR Ware is an HR software development company delivering innovative technology solutions to simplify day-to-day HR management for SMBs. The company’s products and services have been used in companies both domestically and internationally, representing all sectors including energy, finance, legal services, and manufacturing such as BLG, Saskcentral, BCAA and the Royal Ontario Museum. Focused on building strong relationships and understanding how best to meet the needs of customers, HR Ware is transforming how efficient businesses can be and supporting them to grow and thrive by leveraging the full potential of their human capital. Additionally, HR Ware is an active member in the Brampton community through their many initiatives including the support of the Peel Newcomers association, mentoring other tech companies and start-ups, and helping coordinate the “coffee’n’code” initiative which encourages community members to learn coding at Brampton Libraries.

The Stevens Company Limited

The Stevens Company Limited is Canada’s largest and oldest privatelyowned distributor of medical supplies and equipment, having been in business for 190 years, and in Canada for over 140 years. Family owned and operated, the company was originally founded in 1830 in London, England as a manufacturer of surgical instruments. The first Canadian office was opened in 1874 in Toronto and has expanded to six distribution centres from coast-to-coast. Headquartered in Brampton, the company has approximately 300 staff across the country, with 100 based in the Brampton location. Working with over 500 vendor partners around the world, and with over 50,000 SKU’s, Stevens distributes to hospitals, physicians, long term care facilities, and various government agencies, while supporting the Canadian healthcare system and frontline healthcare workers.

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Where business owners and local leaders connect Open Door Discussions, a new BBOT program, gives you a place to explore opportunities, solve problems and share insights with fellow business owners and professionals. Find out how others are managing the impact of COVID-19, forming strategic partnerships, and collaborating to achieve more.

With free virtual sessions open each week to members and future members, the Brampton Board of Trade invites you to join the discussion or learn more by visiting bramptonbot.com/open-door-discussions.

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AWARD NOMINEES

COMMUNITY IMPACT - NOT-FOR-PROFIT Enhancing the lives of Brampton residents by helping improve access to opportunities and the essentials of life, the Not-for-Profit organization nominees are beacons of hope, focusing their efforts on social change, community development and making Brampton a wonderful place to live.

Diabetes Canada

Diabetes Canada is a national organization that is committed to making the invisible disease more visible, and raising awareness about the epidemic. Diabetes Canada supports those at risk and the 11 million Canadians living with pre-diabetes and diabetes through advocacy to governments, schools and workplaces; funding world-leading research to improve treatments and find a cure; and through supporting healthcare professionals with resources on best practices to care for people with diabetes. The City of Brampton has one of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes across Canada and Diabetes Canada has partnered with LMC Healthcare to launch the Canadian Diabetes Prevention Program (CDPP), a program designed to significantly reduce the risk for developing type 2 diabetes and empower individuals to lead a healthier life. CDPP was officially launched in Brampton on June 25, 2019 and the program, available at no cost to Bramptonians and Canadians, is focused on preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes through individualized one-on-one lifestyle health coaching.

ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development

ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development is Ontario’s largest children treatment centre serving nearly 17,000 children annually who have physical and developmental disabilities, autism, communication disorders, blindness/low vision and hearing loss. Since its grassroots inception in 1971, ErinoakKids has helped thousands of children reach their potential supported by a full continuum of integrated, family-centred services.

The largest of their 4 facilities, The Giampaolo Foundation Clinical Site in Brampton, is home to the province’s only Regional Respite Centre. As there were no out-of-home respite options for medically complex young adults over the age of 18, a pilot project was launched in 2018 to provide appropriate personal and social development for young adults while providing caregiver respite. Funded by the Mississauga Halton Local Health Integration Network (MHLHIN), but served families from three different LHINs, the pilot was operated from September 2018 – March 2020 with the ages of attendees ranging from 19–33. 100% of the individuals were totally dependent. Participating families reported that the pilot respite program not only filled a gap in services, but provided options and hope to families.

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AWARD NOMINEES One Voice One Team Youth Organization

One Voice One Team Youth Leadership Organization (OVOT) was incorporated in 2008 with the mission to empower youth to utilize their extraordinary leadership skills and talents to better themselves and their community. They empower the youth of Brampton through school assemblies, workshops and other programming such as their S.W.O.L.E.™ summer camp, based on principles of Self respect, Work Hard, Overcome Adversity, Lead by Example and Excellence. Through inspirational life stories and the principles of S.W.O.L.E.™, their programs help guide youth to make positive choices, and inspire them to make a difference in their communities. OVOT facilitates powerful sessions with high performance athletes, community leaders and/or accomplished motivational leaders,and includes storytelling, fitness activities, mentorship and community service. In 2006, S.W.O.L.E.™ programming impacted over 100 youth through school assemblies and workshops. As of 2019, over 350,000 youth have been impacted by the One Voice One Team Youth Leadership organization.

Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives

PAMA strives to create a safe, creative space for kids, youth, adults and families to connect to the diverse exhibitions and tell the stories of our community and nation. The 20-year vision for the Region of Peel is “Community for Life,” which is a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities they need to thrive throughout each stage of their lives — working towards an ultimate “Community for Life”. Diverse programs offer the community the opportunity to explore, create and connect through cultural expression including the Safer Space Studio monthly drop-in studio sessions designed for the 2SLGBTQ+ communities, the Creative Expressions Art Workshops for children and adults with developmental and physical challenges, the Knit at PAMA evening drop-in group, the Indigenous Network Drumming Circle where participants enjoy an evening of shared traditions and songs, and the Art & Book Club. Many of these programs are free, are offered on a seasonal basis and are an excellent opportunity to connect literature and art with our community.

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AWARD NOMINEES Skills for Change

For more than 37 years, the organization has been committed to supporting vulnerable communities thrive in Canada and supporting newcomers and members from visible minorities through a wide range of programs and services. Skills for Change specializes in the development and delivery of sector-specific employment preparation, academic bridging and settlement programs for refugees and new immigrants. Through mentoring, professional partnerships, skill development, technology, language, entrepreneurship and career training, this multi-service organization supports and eases the labour market integration of immigrants and refugees in a variety of professions. Skills for Change has served numerous clients from the Brampton area in starting their career, while their Newcomer Entreprenuership Hub program has helped immigrants to start new businesses in Canada. With these support systems and through its bridging programs, Skills for Change has consistently delivered customized solutions and supports for newcomers and immigrants from the Brampton area. Seeing the challenges of newcomers with the unprecendented COVID-19 world, the organization has stepped up to support with the mental health challenges and needs of vulnerable communities through one-on-one and group counselling sessions.

TELUS Health and Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin

Telus Health and CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) Peel Dufferin have partnered in a unique and compassionate way to provide support services to those in the community who face homelessness, addictions or mental health challenges. The CMHA Peel Dufferin Mobile Health Clinic powered by TELUS Health is a specially-equipped clinic-onwheels that will provide essential primary medical care, mental health care and addiction supports directly to underserved citizens in Peel Region including Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. According to a recent study, on any given night in Peel Region, 922 people are homeless and many have addictions or mental health needs. Staff on the Mobile Health Clinic will include a Registered Nurse, an Outreach Worker, and a worker specializing in substance use. Staff will have access to dedicated equipment found in a standard doctor’s office including items like blood pressure cuffs, an examination table, first aid materials and wound and foot care. TELUS believes that everyone should have access to healthcare when and where they need it regardless of their socio-economic status.

As a result, they have committed $10 million to expand their TELUS Health for Good program to communities across Canada over the next five years.

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AWARD NOMINEES Testoper Community

Testoper is the first-of-its-kind, intelligent automation community that helps enterprises, governments, academics, and individuals accelerate the pace of innovation for delivering and operating high-quality products. It hosts regular tech events (Meetup, Hackathon, Codeathon etc.) across Brampton where it offers training, support, and networking, and helps foster innovation within the community. Events have been held in partnership with the Brampton Library and the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre. Additionally, Testoper is focused on helping build a new talent pool in Brampton by bringing together companies and a talented group of prospective employees to help people find jobs that match their talent and skills. Not only does the company create a welcoming environment for community members to network and connect, but they provide a platform to develop, launch, and advance dreams into a reality.

William Osler Health System Foundation

Every great community needs a great hospital. William Osler Health System keeps our growing communities healthy by providing exceptional health care close to home, a feat made possible through the dedicated support of the William Osler Health System Foundation. It’s a fact that 100% of equipment in a hospital‚ from the chairs in waiting rooms to state-of-the-art diagnostics equipment‚ is funded by the community. The Osler Foundation raises the funds necessary to equip our hospitals and support redevelopment projects so Osler can continue to meet the most urgent needs of our community. Throughout 2019, the Osler Foundation continued its important work of raising funds toward the 10-year, $100 million dollar You Have the Power campaign in support of Osler’s three hospitals: Brampton Civic Hospital, Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness, and Etobicoke General Hospital.

Funds are raised in a number of ways including several signature events, major gifts from individuals, corporations and community groups and generous gifts of all sizes from individuals. The hospital is the core of the community, and thanks to the vital work of Osler Foundation, Brampton will grow in strength and health for generations to come.

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BUSINESS SERVICES Brampton’s business services sector leads the way in providing personalized business enterprise solutions. Not only is this industry dynamic and innovative, but the businesses operating within this space must stay one step ahead of constant shifts in technology.

Deloitte

As Canada’s largest professional services advisor to private clients, Deloitte collaborates with Canadian entrepreneurs and private businesses in supporting the growth of their business at every stage of the journey.

Deloitte has been a prominent supporter of BBOT through various sponsorships in recent years where they’ve been active and present at key events and their commitment towards the Brampton community, both monetary investments and active volunteer/leadership participation, have been consistent and growing year over year. In addition to these key BBOT events, Deloitte has been a major sponsor of Canada’s Innovation Corridor Summit for the past two years and supported the initial Trade Accelerator (“TAP”) Program outside of Toronto, which was hosted by BBOT. Deloitte was first to market with a comprehensive set of online insights — Point of Views — during the pandemic, and these resources proved very valuable to the Brampton business community. In addition, Deloitte leaders presented at BBOT’s COVID webinar series providing insights on workforce strategies, economic updates, geopolitical views, and shared consumer/economic dashboard tools developed by Deloitte. Deloitte will continue to support the Brampton community in all aspects noted above — as this is a key part of how they operate and live their purpose of driving an Impact that Matters.

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AWARD NOMINEES RIC Centre

Founded in 2008, The Research Innovation Commercialization (RIC) Centre is a not-for-profit innovation hub and business incubator for Peel Region communities. It focuses on being a dynamic catalyst for tech companies by helping them grow faster and stronger with its team of 100+ expert advisors. The RIC team consists of more than 100 expert advisors, and industry, academic, government partners, helping companies drive innovation in Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Internet of Things, Hardware & Software, Cleantech, Life Sciences and emerging technologies to commercialize their products and get them to market faster. The RIC Centre hosts many different events, including educational workshops, expert speakers, networking opportunities, and startup showcases as well as offering entrepreneurs and startups an extensive resource library of videos and presentations. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the RIC Centre launched M2M — an innovative 6-week program focusing on business model development and marketing strategy to help businesses get to revenue faster.

Sheridan College CAMDT

The Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies (CAMDT) exemplifies Sheridan’s leading role as a hub connecting industry, curriculum and applied research. The Centre is a primary source of manufacturing equipment and expertise including 3D printers, a robotics lab and other advanced technologies, and links companies of all sizes to Sheridan’s advanced manufacturing expertise and equipment. Additionally, CAMDT provides a platform to allow Sheridan College, its collaborators and the Brampton community to address the challenges of the manufacturing industry and the broader community while developing graduates with the skills and practical knowledge to make an immediate and positive impact on the workforce. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CAMDT put together a team of researchers and students to work as part of the #SheridanHelps Initiative to create reusable personal protective equipment (PPE) to donate directly to local hospitals for use by frontline staff in response to shortages in the supply chain. Using 3D printers and laser and waterjet-cutting machines, the team created two types of reusable, medical-grade face shields.

The team’s output has been approximately 200 shields per day with donations made to hospitals and long-term care facilities in Brampton.

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Social Eats Media

Social Eats Media is a strategic restaurant and hospitality social media/marketing agency that provides innovative business solutions.

Recognizing a need to unite the local community through a universal platform, @MrSocialEats (11.3K+ followers) is transforming the way we eat, live and interact. Leveraging the power of social media marketing and personalized marketing programs, they have helped improve the performance of over 100 of the 700+ restaurants in the Brampton community and helped turn around struggling businesses through strategic campaigns focused on overcoming periods of slow seasonality.

Since their inception, Social Eats Media has launched several consumer loyalty programs such as the Social Eats Food Passport to encourage over 5,000 Bramptonians to support local businesses and have supported economic activity for countless small businesses within the Brampton community. Moreover, they are proud to represent the City of Brampton through influential organizations and collaborations such as partnering with Brampton Downtown BIA, Taste of Brampton and Restaurants Canada.

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AWARD NOMINEES

LIFE SCIENCES Brampton is located in North America’s 3rd largest biotechnology cluster, employs over 12,000 people and averages 6% growth per year.

Focused on the future of health, businesses involved in Brampton’s Life Sciences are always on the cusp of discovery, using their research and strengths to advance our understanding of the complex and provide the best care possible.

Canadian Blood Services

Established in 1998 and with a staff of over 400, Canadian Blood Services is a national, not-for-profit, charitable organization that provides blood and blood products, as well as transfusion and stem cell registry services on behalf of all provincial and territorial governments (except Quebec).

Within Brampton, Canadian Blood Services operates a state-of-theart blood manufacturing and testing facility that processes over 40% of all blood donations in Canada. Additionally, it distributes life-saving blood components and blood products to 121 hospitals in Ontario and tests over 60% of the blood collected in Canada. In a year, the site distributes over 400,000 blood components to hospitals throughout southern, central and northern Ontario and distributes over 500,000 vials of plasma protein products to the same hospitals per year. Mobile donor centers in various Brampton communities enable the collection of approximately 3000 units of whole blood over 42 events in the year.

Diversity of blood donations is key to ensuring that the right product is available to the right patient at the right time and Canadian Blood Services is developing and implementing a national program that will continue to ensure that the organization can help every patient and match every need at a high quality, short lead time and low cost.

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AWARD NOMINEES LMC Healthcare / Canadian Diabetes Prevention Program

LMC Healthcare (LMC) is Canada’s largest multi-specialty care provider in diabetes and endocrinology with a team that consists of world renowned endocrinologists, certified diabetes educators, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, optometrists, opticians, chiropodists, health coaches and clinical research professionals. This multi-disciplinary team partners with patients for their diabetes management and prevention of complications.

With Brampton having one of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes in the country, the condition poses a significant health risk and economic liability to our community. The Canadian Diabetes Prevention Program (CDPP) is Canada’s first national diabetes prevention program — a unique multi-sectoral partnership led by LMC Healthcare and Diabetes Canada to improve the health of Bramptonians and Canadians. It offers a solution millions of Canadians desperately need. Through regular interactions with a personal health coach, online education modules, group workshops and digital health tracking, the program helps participants with prediabetes, or at high risk of type 2 diabetes, develop and maintain new habits, leading to long-lasting behaviour change. It is funded in large part by the Public Health Agency of Canada and is available to participants at no cost.

The Stevens Company Limited

With the COVID-19 global pandemic affecting everyone, and with the unprecedented demand for Personal Protective Equipment for the frontline healthcare workers, The Stevens Company has risen to the challenge by working with many vendor partners in Canada and around the world to secure masks, gloves and various other PPE, bringing in inventory to their Brampton distribution centre. This required considerable effort and logistics, with all staff working long days and weekends to make sure they secured, received and delivered the needed products. The company has also entered into agreements with Ontario and federal government agencies to coordinate the shipment of PPE from Brampton to healthcare facilities across Ontario. Stevens is currently working to provide PPE to new customers who now have a need for such supplies and recently worked with local restaurants to provide 100 meals per day over two weeks to local food banks (1,000 meals in total).

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William Osler Health System

With community roots dating back to 1925, William Osler Health System (Osler) is Brampton’s centre of excellence in hospital and health care services. Osler’s three hospital sites (Brampton Civic Hospital, Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness, and Etobicoke General Hospital) provide care to more than 750,000 patients each year. Osler is also home to innovative and leading programs including mental health and addictions, advanced cancer treatment, complex care and numerous health research initiatives. Going beyond its inpatient and outpatient services, Osler works with patients, families and the community to encourage healthy lifestyles and enables individuals to better manage their conditions outside of hospital walls. As a major employer with 5,000 staff and physicians, Osler helps drive Brampton’s economy and positively impacts the city’s quality of life. A provincial leader amongst hospitals, Osler attracts new talent to Brampton and creates opportunities for business, research and innovation. The hospital’s robust volunteer program enables residents to give back and helps neighbours in need. Osler is exceptionally proud to be named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2020, which is the eighth year it has been awarded for outstanding commitment to workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.

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INNOVATION Brampton is located in the centre of the 2nd largest Information and Communication Cluster in North America. Companies in this technology-driven category are visionaries, experts in collaboration and architects of invention. Leading change and developing efficiencies, they convert problems to ideas and push our imaginations forward.

ABB Robotics

Headquartered in Switzerland, ABB Robotics has been a long standing Brampton operation and is leading the increased use of robotics in Ontario. There have been many advancements to increase robotics applications through their various partnerships (including Sheridan College) and they continue to find new ways to use robotics in manufacturing such as the use of co-bots, which are collaborative robots that work with individuals in various fields. ABB Robotics has long understood the positive relationship robots and humans can have, and with this innovative approach, are developing robots to work both independently (with a technician supporting the robot) or collaboratively for future projects.

Bempro Global Group (BMP Metals, ClimateWorx, CableTalk)

When you walk through the manufacturing doors at Bempro Global Group, you quickly sense state-of-the-art technology and innovation through engineering and design, coupled with a strong focus on leading edge manufacturing capabilities. The Bempro Global Group is a set of companies that have provided manufacturing and IT infrastructure solutions to customers since 1984, servicing the aerospace, telecom, medical and transportation industries. With guaranteed assurance to their customers that they will exceed their quality and value expectations, Bempro has achieved world class status as a custom solutions provider.

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Dynacare

Dynacare is a leading Canadian health and wellness solutions company whose mission is to support healthy lives with commitment and care.

Headquartered in Brampton, Dynacare began as a small laboratory company in 1959 and now employs over 2,900 people in locations all across Canada. In the past three years, the Brampton lab has been expanded twice to better service the health and wellness needs of local citizens and introduced innovative communication techniques to better engage customers and the Brampton community. As the first lab provider in Brampton to offer an online check-in service (Net Check In) and an online customer feedback survey, Dynacare embraces ingenuity that provides meaningful solutions to customers and the larger community. Dynacare also recently partnered with Toronto-based SecureKey to introduce digital identity proofing in their Dynacare Plus patient portal, allowing customers to have easy, secure online access to their lab results, health resources and more.

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AWARD NOMINEES Fluency Fix

Fleuncy Fix’s main mission is to transform the way that people study foreign languages and make it easy for Canadians to become bilingual by giving them easy access to interactive conversations. Canadians take pride in living in a diverse and bilingual country, yet so many lack the capacity, or the tools, to learn the second language. Fluency Fix inspires people to do just that in an easy and accessible way — by inviting people to become bilingual using an interactive and user-friendly conversation practice through its website.

Iron Logic

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Brampton, Iron Logic is a software development company specializing in web development.

From developing enterprise platforms from scratch, to integrating legacy systems with emerging technologies — Iron Logics quickly earned a reputation for taking a stance against roadblocks, elongated IT cycles and mediocrity. Working with all levels of businesses, Iron Logic takes the time to properly understand client needs, issues and expectations and collaborates with its partners, thereby building business relationships that strengthen the community as a whole.

Bringing together over 50 talented and skilled employees with diverse skill-sets, this team is seamless at problem solving and addressing each aspect of a project. Iron Logic works with some of the largest local businesses in the city including Rogers, and is very supportive of entrepreneurs and startups. Lastly, the company promotes a positive team-first work culture and environment by offering opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Visionaries.

Change-makers.

Community builders.

Congratulations to the winners of the Brampton Board of Trade’s 2020 Business Excellence Awards.

Humber College supports Brampton’s business community and applauds their accomplishments.

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AWARD NOMINEES Nahanni Steel

From inception in 1968, Nahanni Steel has continued to build their business on the strengths of their people and supportive vendors. They strive for continual improvement with the vision of making a difference.

Predominantly, Nahanni Steel Products produces parts and assemblies for customers, but this changed in 2013 when their first consumer product was created — the Armadura Metal Roof. Armadura is a 4-way interlocking metal roofing system with specially engineered custom trims. With the look of natural mountain slate pressed out of galvanized steel and coated with one of the industry’s most durable finishes, the system features industry leading coatings developed to the highest standards. Designed with all of Canada’s weather conditions in mind, they are designed to meet a wide range of climate conditions, withstand wind forces up to 120 mph, and also resists damage due to freezing and thawing. Armadura Metal Roofs are a tough, affordable and stunningly beautiful roof that will last a lifetime.

SPS Commerce

Founded in 1987, SPS Commerce is a long-standing Brampton data analytics company providing cloud-based supply chain management software to retailers, supplies, third-party logistics providers, and partners. Their expertise lies in automating business processes so clients spend less time managing systems manually. The company has over 1,200 employees across the world and was rated the most popular EDI software for two years in a row. It is an active member of the Brampton community, regularly hosting tradeshows and events such as the Brampton DevOps/Cloud Computing Meetup, as well as participating in other local industry events and community gatherings. SPS Commerce promotes a collaborative and learning-focused work culture to boost professional growth and amplify talent in the Brampton community.

Survalent Technology Corporation

Founded in 1983, Survalent is the most trusted provider of advanced distribution management systems (ADMS) for electric, gas, transit, and water/wastewater utilities across the globe. With clients and company partnerships around the country, over 600 customers in 30 countries rely on the SurvalentONE platform to effectively operate, monitor, analyze, restore, and optimize operations. Survalent showcases what Brampton has to offer at events around the world, and is helping foster talent in the community by hosting events, talks, and training sessions such as the Survalent Global User Conference, TechAdvantage2020, and the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona to boost professional growth.

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TELUS Health and Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin

At TELUS, the core of their passionate social purpose is their commitment to enabling better outcomes for their fellow Canadians and believe that everyone should have access to healthcare when and where they need it — regardless of their socio-economic status. The Mobile Health Clinic will provide a unique one-stop experience where a person can receive support for substance use, mental health and physical health, and have discussions regarding housing needs — all in the same space. According to a recent study, on any given night in Peel Region, 922 people are homeless. In fact, 55% of those who are homeless in the study also identify as having mental health issues and 31% as having addictions. Bringing the Mobile Health Clinic, powered by TELUS Health, to Peel Region is great news — not only for those unable to receive primary care, mental health care or addictions care due to access barriers — but also for those hesitant to seek out mainstream services due to stigma. Now these at-risk‚ members of the community will have access to the healthcare they need via the Mobile Health Clinic at one of the daily clinic sites throughout Peel.

Trinity Communication Services

Founded in 1990, Trinity Communication Services is a focused and diversified Canadian telecommunications contractor servicing the cable industry and other communication industries. Continuously looking to improve through innovative ideas and creating efficiencies in a cost-effective manner, its services enable businesses in Brampton to communicate and connect with clients quickly. Trinity Communication Services focus their efforts on relationships built on trust and transparency to develop a stronger Brampton business community and work closely with a number of telecommunications companies including Bell, Rogers, Telus, and Veridian Connections in order to achieve this.

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RETAIL Brampton has a bustling retail community encompassing small, mid and large retailers who provide an enormous assortment of goods and services. The businesses in this category are always customer-centric and forward-thinking, anticipating the needs and wants of the community in all facets of life.

AMZ Prep Canada

AMZ Prep Canada provides solutions for shipping, e-commerce, account management, Amazon prep and packaging. The company is also an Amazon-enabled third-party logistics centre built for Amazon and other eCommerce businesses including Shopify, eBay, Walmart, and Etsy. A full-service Amazon supply chain organization, they receive inventory, prepare it according to Amazon’s strict guidelines, and repackage it safely before shipping the inventory to Amazon fulfillment centers across North America. With a new 110,000 square feet facility in Brampton, AMZ Prep Canada makes shipping and fulfillment easier for its customers and helps them grow their business. Always focused on efficiencies and providing extra value for their customers, their partnership with eShipper helps AMZ Prep Canada send shipments in and out of the Brampton facility at a discount. Additionally, the company has a Start-Up program that provides mentoring and consulting as well as access to 22 talented Amazon experts to help startups scale fulfillment operations while saving money.

eShipper

Founded in 2005, eShipper is a fully automated, cloud-based shipping partner for small businesses. The company attracts aspiring online merchants and SME firms by harnessing the capacity of large operators in the business (Purolator, FedEx, DHL etc.) and offering it to these clients such as through their partnership with AMZ Prep & Solutions where they help send shipments in and out of their new facility in Brampton at a discount. Education plays a big role in the company as they educate SMEs and young entrepreneurs by producing topical webinars. The company also works with business organizations including the Retail Council of Canada and the Toronto Board of Trade to create instructional programs for businesses and young entrepreneurs in order to help small businesses realize their growth potential.

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AWARD NOMINEES Flowertown Laundry & Dry Cleaners

Flowertown Laundry and Dry Cleaners is a family owned business operated by Tuan and Kathy Juhary who have resided in the city of Brampton for over 25 years. Established in 2015, the owners believed there was a considerable lack of clean, safe and eco-friendly options available in the city. Fast forward to 2020, and Flowertown Laundry and Dry Cleaners has the highest google rating for Laundromats in Brampton, and one of the top three best dry cleaners according to ThreeBestRated.com. Flowertown Laundromat is an active member of the Brampton Board of Trade and works alongisde the Brampton BIA to ensure a sense of community for Brampton’s thriving and continuously developing city. To help support Brampton residents, the Flowertown Laundromat has launched multiple initiatives to help the community, including discounts for seniors. Over the years, customers have become a part of the family, with customers often coming in just to say hi.

(905) 456-2727

flowertownlaundry.ca

SAVE MAX REAL ESTATE

Incorporated in April 2010, Save Max is a premier provider of full-service residential and commercial real estate with a standing reputation for customer service and reliability. Realizing the need of a Real Estate brokerage that provides good services at reasonable commissions, Save Max pioneered a new concept in the Real Estate industy — List your House for $999. To date, Save Max has sold $3 Billion worth of real estate and operates with 12 Franchisees in Canada. Under the strategic management of Mr. Raman Dua, and collaborative and innovative efforts of a team of more than 170 Realtors, Save Max has won the Brampton Guardian Reader’s Choice Award for being the “Best Real Estate Brokerage” for the years 2014 and 2016 – 2019. The company believes in working on the cutting edge of the real estate industry by providing exceptional services — and thus the Motto “Sell Max with Save Max.” @flowertown_wash

43 Queen Street West, Brampton, ON, L6Y 1L9

Keep your business moving with business planning and financing from Meridian.

We specialize in financing solutions for businesses, and offer cash management services, competitive rates and flexible terms to help you succeed.

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Dynacare is proud to be a sponsor of the Brampton Board of Trade’s 2020 Business Excellence Awards.

An integral part of the innovation sector in the City of Brampton.

Dynacare.ca 115 Midair Court, Brampton, ON L6T 5M4

The Wee Smoke Shop

The Wee Smoke Shop is over 150 years old and Mr. Gupta took over the management in 2008. Since then, he has expanded the store in many ways and has made it a trusted shop for everyone in the community.

An agent of change, a former chair of the downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (BIA), and a supporter of local events, Mr. Gupta considers downtown Brampton as the centrepiece of the city, showcasing all the best the city has to offer. In fact, Mr. Gupta was one of the first supporters of ‘Vibrant Brampton,’ a celebration of the city’s cultural mosaic which has become a major attraction in the city. During the current Covid-19 pandemic crisis, Mr. Gupta helped source personal protective equipement (PPE) kits and masks to help local initiatives run by New Brampton, and the My Indians in Canada Association to aid frontline health workers. Working collaboratively with local elected officials, policy makers and like-minded businesses, Mr. Gupta has made a positive difference to the economic, social and cultural vibrancy of the city.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE Brampton is at the heart of the 2nd largest food processing cluster in North America and is host to a thriving food and beverage sector representing businesses from all facets of the food chain — from agriculture and development, to testing, processing, packaging and transportation. Companies in this category demonstrate how collaboration and modernization can achieve outstanding growth.

Asian Food Centres

Started in 1996, Asian Food Center has 10 stores, of which 6 are located in Brampton. Run by three brothers and led by Natt Mejor Singh who came to Canada in 1994, the goal of this family business is to be the leading south Asian grocery chain in Canada. To distinguish themselves from competitors, they stock 5,000+ items on shelves, and focus on herbs as a major part of the business. As the business has grown, they are now sourcing grocery items from India, Bangladesh, Mexico, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and the United States (California). With rural roots in India, the family has come a long way and runs a very professional, focused operation. Their goal is to grow domestically to Western Canada and possibly into Calfornia.

Olymel

Headquartered in Montreal, Olymel is a poultry processor with a major presence in Brampton. A strong Canadian company, Olymel employs over 700 employees in Brampton. As a leader in the food and beverage processing industry, they prepare products for major customers including Wendy’s, Boston Pizza and others — thereby covering a large portion of the Canadian (and international) markets. Olymel continues to grow and recently purchased the “Pinty’s” brand, resulting in the addition of more Ontario production sites. They see Brampton as a strategic location and have the ability to grow within their two facilities here.

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Segovia Coffee Company

Locally-driven and Latin-inspired, Segovia Coffee Company has grown into a popular coffee supplier in the GTA since 2015. In August 2018 and at the urging of customers, owners Horacio Herrera and Marcia Mayorga opened a local retail coffee outlet and espresso bar in the heart of downtown Brampton. The 100% Arabica beans are imported directly from the mountainous Nueva Segovia region of their home country, Nicaragua and because the beans are imported from high-elevation mountains, they are denser and sweeter. Moreover, by having a close affiliation with one of the most successful coffee growers in Nicaragua, Segovia Coffee Company is directly involved in the process and selection of their beans, which are ethically grown, and produced with the use of ecologically-friendly fertilizers and compost. The beans are handroasted in small batches and always fresh. Local demand continues to grow in the Latin-inspired, customer-friendly cafe in Brampton, which adds to the exciting diversity of Brampton. One way in which Segovia differentiates itself from other cafes in Brampton is by promoting its Hispanic culture through music, art and coffee and the owners are very acitive in the community — both through membership in the Brampton Board of Trade and the Downtown BIA Board of Directors.

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ARTS & CULTURE Brampton’s diverse population of 234 different cultures and 115 different languages is one of the most ethnically diverse populations in Canada.

With such diversity, and with so many stories to tell, it is only natural that the city boasts numerous creative disciplines and cultural endeavours which help bring our community together.

B-Jazzed

B-Jazzed was founded in March 2017, upon a core vision of curating performances, promoting education and community engagement, instilling a respect for the various abilities and styles of jazz music and highlighting musicians residing in, and originally from Brampton. In 2019, B-Jazzed hosted over 160 performances in Brampton, ranging from weekly, open-jam sessions for musicians of all ages and abilities, to a monthly acoustic series in Studio 2, to hosting the annual World of Jazz Festival, their annual capstone event in Downtown Brampton. Annually, the festival features 100+ musicians over 2 days of programming, and incorporates local venues including the Rose Theatre, Garden Square and the downtown core. One of the highlights of the 2019 festival was hosting the 18-time GRAMMY award winning Count Basie Orchestra.

The artistic vision, professional achievements, corporate sponsorship, and fiscal responsibility demonstrated by the organization has placed B-Jazzed as Brampton’s leader in the music sector.

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Math Thru Music

Math Thru Music has taken the universal language of music and combined it with an exciting and engaging way to apply mathematics skills. Many students struggle with math, but by introducing an unconventional method for students to use formulas, percentages and a unique way of understanding numbers, MTM has turned math into art. Since its inception, MTM has carried out a vision for mentorship and education of young people that affirms their identities, builds confidence and teaches valuable life skills. Events such as the DJpreneurship event inspires and encourages students to be a part of building up Brampton’s community. During the global pandemic, Math Thru Music continued its commitment to Brampton youth by creating online scratch competitions where students could register to compete through a live online event.

Math Thru Music continues to use new-age innovations with online platforms where they promote a fun and interactive way to engage youth and encourage creativity. Thanks to their continued dedication, mentorship, and online coaching, the students haven’t missed a beat and have been able to benefit from the ongoing support.

Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives

Peel Art Gallery, Museum + Archives (PAMA) is a place to explore and learn about Brampton and Peel Region’s culture and heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops and programs for all ages. With so many different programs to choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. In 2020, PAMA’s goal is to connect with community partners and artists to deliver diverse, quality exhibitions including Trash Talk — a conversaton on waste management, Our Voices, Our Journeys: Black History in Peel, Sikh Heritage Month Art Exhibition, Home: Expressions in Abstraction by Mayfield Secondary School, Summer Powwows: Regalia, Caribbean Art, Newcomers Art - and many more!

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LOGISTICS The specific needs of this sector have made Brampton the perfect location for logistic operations. Along with the city’s intermodal terminal and proximity to Pearson International Airport, businesses operating within this industry have helped identify Brampton as a leading logistical hub on a local, national and international scale.

Amazon

Amazon employs more than 10,000 people working at fulfillment centres, corporate offices, development centres, and other facilities throughout Canada. As a result of innovative architecture, the 850,000-square-foot facility in Brampton has no structured ‘aisle’ system, and incorporates movable shelves in order to hold over 1 million products. This is the company’s only robotic fulfillment centre which uses robots and automation to ensure efficient distribution and logistical processing. Innovative use of technology and automation allows the facility to fulfill same-day orders, allowing businesses and customers to get their products quickly and efficiently, while helping boost economic development within Brampton at the same time.

DB Schenker

Operating in Brampton since 2001, DB Schenker is the world’s leading global logistics provider with over 40 locations and 1,700 employees across Canada. DB Schenker collaborates with companies around the world and leverages those relationships to introduce and develop technological and logistical innovation while exploring the future of automation. DB Schenker fosters innovation within the community and has helped create a talent pool of skilled professionals. One of the team’s current projects is testing autonomous and electrically driven vehicles in various projects.

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PwC is a global network of firms delivering world-class assurance, tax, and consulting services for your business.

Nestle

Manufacturing in Canada since 1918, Nestle now employs more than 3,200 people in over 18 manufacturing, sales, and distribution sites across the country. The company has spent $293 million with Canadian suppliers and $56.2 million in annual dairy purchases. Nestle has the largest R&D network of any community and has helped bring that to Brampton, along with helping create a talented community of skilled professionals within the city. Nestle has a team-focused and friendly work environment and vision that promotes health, wellness, and growth. In fact, the company recently came first in a University of Toronto study on the biggest food and beverage companies based on their policies and commitments to sell healthier products. Nestle is also focused on the next generation and its youth initiative is helping 5,000 young Canadians over the next 3 years develop their professional skills, increase employability, and expand their networks. Lastly, Nestle donated over 1 million bottles of water to communities affected by natural disasters, dehydration, and municipal water failures.

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HEALTHY WORKPLACE A Healthy Workplace demonstrates a comprehensive approach that creates and supports healthy workplace environments in the areas of occupational health and safety, health and lifestyle practices, healthy organizational culture as well as organizational social responsibility.

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited

CCBL aims to have a team that is skilled at working in an inclusive and respectful way, and this includes supporting a culture of open and honest communication, overall wellness and mental well-being. This year, CCBL has rolled out several initiatives that focus on employee wellness, enhancement, and development. With the challenges of COVID-19, CCBL launched a week-long campaign for Mental Health Awareness Week this past May and the company’s Continuous Learning page contains curated on-demand, micro-learning resources targeted towards skills enhancement, professional development, and wellness.

The company also introduced its Diversity and Inclusion Council which has helped stir conversation ensuring they offer an inclusive environment where everyone feels like they belong. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, they implemented new measures to lend support, such as extending short-term disability benefits related to COVID-19 to all employees and when employees who travelled outside of Canada needed to self-isolate, they received full pay during this time. Moreover, for any employees that had to self-isolate for health-based issues and had used all their sick days, they simplified their short-term disability claims process related to COVID-19 through their benefits program.

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited knows that investing in their people means investing in their business.

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AWARD NOMINEES PLASP Child Care Services

With more than 1,500 staff and 2,000 volunteers, PLASP provides early learning and care to 18,000 children from 15,000 families across Peel and Toronto annually. At PLASP, the safety and health of employees comes first as they have put in place comprehensive workplace health and safety policies designed to improve the well-being of staff and children in their care. In addition to providing all employees with coverage under WSIB, PLASP furthers its commitment to employee safety through their Joint Health and Safety Committee who meet on a regular basis to deal with health and safety issues. Employee engagement and retention carries tremendous value for the business and the company offers a comprehensive extended health benefit program for all staff and their families — both full-time and parttime staff. PLASP has also invested in employee wellness and has a dedicated Wellness Specialist on staff who provides employee health and wellness support (i.e. accommodation request, monthly newsletters to all staff on nutrition, wellness and health, etc.). As a result, the PLASP head office team have benefitted from Zumba classes, lunch and learns and yoga events with great success. The cumulative effect is a culture of well-being.

Plexxis

In 1999, after graduating with a software engineering degree, Chris joined forces with his cousin Jason (a software programmer) and created a solution for a subcontractor who was frustrated with his fragmented systems. This marked the beginning of Plexxis Software. Plexxis now employs almost 100 professionals, delivering a software platform that unites estimating, administration, accounting, project management and mobile field operations for construction companies. In the ensuing 20 years, Plexxis has grown from two partners working in a garage in Southwestern Ontario, to nearly 100 employees who work, collaborate, invent, and socialize together in their Brampton facility. Enabling a culture of taking the “path-less-travelled”, Plexxis has dedicated 40% of their space in the spirit of bringing staff and management together — from its professionally equipped exercise facility, basketball court, and billiards/ games room, to a fully equipped kitchen, yoga classes and spa.

Has this made a difference? The company believes so as they have attracted the very best talent. Moreover, they have created a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for doing great work in an environment of trust, honesty and integrity and an elite client advisory group of top-performing wall and ceiling contractors who help make Plexxis the most innovative company in the industry.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT - FOR PROFIT These local businesses make corporate social responsibility part of their company’s vision and have made their community a priority. The impact they have made on individuals and organizations in our city has been significant — and have helped change lives for the better.

Canadian International Academic Students Inc.

The goal and vision of Canadian International Academic Students Inc. (CIAS) is globalization of education, and their mission is to deliver worldclass education to the doorsteps of each country. CIAS is headquartered in Brampton and they recruit students from Canada, USA, Pakistan, India, Singapore, Mauritius and Europe. Throughout the past 17 years, CIAS has developed partnerships with 38 educational institutions in Canada and has successfully obtained admission for more than 3000 students and helped integrate them into the Brampton community.

CIAS has also set up a placement agency in Brampton for international students and has successfully facilitated a joint venture with Leap International College (Pakistan) and George Brown College (Toronto), among others exciting ventures both in Canada and abroad. CIAS also connects international students with various food banks, gurdwaras, the Indian consulate, Punjabi health community services, the Gandhian Initiative for Development of Support Services (GIDSS) and Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) to help set the students up for success before, during and after they finish their studies.

Empowered 4X

Empowered 4X is a social enterprise that creates community-centered spaces to positively impact the way in which people work, learn, and live.

It aims to provide entrepreneurs with the resources and environment they need to flourish and become top performance leaders. This includes giving them access to its team of experts in business planning, legal, funding, marketing, and accounting (the Business C.R.E.W.), as well as hosting regular workshops and keynote events that are interactive and educational for all stages and levels of business. The group also provides community members with a platform where they can host their own workshops, with the opportunity for revenue sharing. In addition, Empowered 4X is developing a new supportive, collaborative, and inclusive entrepreneurial co-working community within Brampton with a vision of empowering entrepreneurs to become performance leaders and making a difference in the Brampton community.

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AWARD NOMINEES Flowertown Laundry & Dry Cleaners

Flowertown Laundry and Dry Cleaners is a family owned business operated by Tuan and Kathy Juhary who have resided in the city of Brampton for over 25 years. Established in 2015, the owners believed there was a considerable lack of clean, safe and eco-friendly options available in the city. They made the jump to quit their respective jobs, and opened a service for the residents of Brampton, which has since flourished. Their vision was to uphold their commitment to maintaining a clean and safe facility and equipment at all times, to treat every customer with respect, and earn business and trust by not compromising on quality and service. To date, they have exceeded all expectations. With the highest google rating for laundromats in Brampton, and one of the top three “best dry cleaners” according to ThreeBestRated, Flowertown Laundromat is an active member of the Brampton Board of Trade and works alongisde the Brampton BIA to ensure a sense of community for Brampton’s thriving and continuously developing city.

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Launched in 2008, istarthub Acceleration programs are structured for high-potential seed and pre-series A stage startups, leveraging the Cross Border Angels and Experts’ (CBA) Seed 2 Growth Program and resources. The programs provide resources for building valuations, creating exit opportunities for seed-stage investors, and mitigating the risk of failure. The istarthub Brampton program, launched in 2019, offers resources to scale-up businesses, create upward job mobility in the community, and uplift the innovation landscape. It also brings a diverse range of talent, creativity, and innovation to Brampton, introducing startups to channels and corporate ecosystems in Canada and internationally. The advisory group provides startups with institutional capital, media staging, advisory group membership, access to a co-working facility in Brampton and acts as a bridge to hotspots like the Brampton Innovation District, thereby bringing more creativity, jobs, and skilled workers to the region. @flowertown_wash

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AWARD NOMINEES Kaneff Properties Limited - Lionhead Marketplace

Founded by Dr. Ignat Kaneff in 1956, the Kaneff Group employs over 100 full-time employees and hundreds of seasonal employees at locations around Southhwestern Ontario and has been an integral part of the cultural and community fabric of the city of Brampton for decades.

The company’s vision for a strong Brampton includes providing job opportunities and encouraging inclusion and multiculturalism, adding essential amenities and services to the community, and promoting local business growth. Over 20 years ago, Kaneff Properties had a vision for an iconic commercial property in the hub of the developing Brampton West area (Mississauga Road and Financial Drive). The project was designed to be a reflection of the diverse and expanding area, its residents and their growing lifestyle and every-day needs. Lionhead Marketplace encompasses almost 200,000 square feet of retail and service-orientated businesses, and it is the cornerstone for over 3,000 new residential homes in its surroundings. Throughout the construction process, they had the opportunity to work with a diverse group of trades from the GTA and local small businesses and further collaborated with the city of Brampton and the Heritage Architect to develop the Fuller Heritage Tower at Lionhead Marketplace with the original bricks from the original 19th century Fuller farmhouse.

Math Thru Music

Established in 2010, Math Thru Music’s mandate is to empower and educate young people by teaching numeracy skills through the art of DJ-ing. While its focus is on numeracy education, Math Thru Music is far more than just another educational program. The tangible impact Math Thru Music has on young people is powerful as it provides effective mentorship to students from grades 4 through 12 in a variety of schools throughout the Peel District School Board. The program empowers students in building self-esteem, teaching business skills, and a positive side effect of learning how to DJ, is the potential to earn a wage. Math Thru Music builds school communities through its March Break and summer programs and helps educators develop culturally responsive practices to support numeracy education. With his passion for entrepreneurship and natural mentorship ability, Math Thru Music’s founder Joseph Khargie has become a trusted mentor for kids and a respected partner for both schools in Peel and several local Brampton businesses.

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AWARD NOMINEES Meridian

With over 75 years of banking history, Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union and the third largest in Canada, helping grow the lives of its 340,000 members. Including the new-concept branch, Meridian has opened 4 branches in Brampton since 2017. The new concept store, launched in Bramalea City Centre, combines face-to-face, personalized connections and state-of-the-art technology to create a welcoming environment that caters to Brampton’s diverse community and allows visitors to enjoy the Meridian experience. The branch’s educational zone hosts pre-scheduled sessions, workshops, and seminars and can also be used by community groups and not-for-profit groups for events.

Additionally, their innovative hospitality-lounge area features interactive digital displays, tablets, videos, applications, and mobile phone chargers to engage the community in a number of unique ways. Private office areas allow members to meet in person with a Financial Wellness Coach, Wealth Management Advisor, or Business Banking Advisor, with the option to have virtual private conferencing sessions with financial experts across Meridian’s network.

triOS College

Since triOS College opened in 1992, it has graduated more than 32,000 students, employed hundreds of instructors and support staff and recently completed a new building expansion in Brampton. It was recognized by Deloitte as a Best Managed Company for the 10th year in a row and has maintained its status as a Platinum Club Member (the most prestigious designation that can be achieved within the Best Managed program) for 4 years. Its Brampton campus offers programs such as the Professional Transport Operator (the most advanced truck training program in Ontario) and the Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, for which it recently received Accreditation Candidacy status. Additionally, triOS provides students with practical, on-the-job training, which will no doubt help Brampton’s job market and talent pool.

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Winged Whale Media

Aways looking at new and innovative ways to be on the cutting edge of technology, Winged Whale Media is an innovative, corporate videoproduction company that began in 2010 by Ed Limon and Jason Palmer.

As an ever-evolving company, they now specialize in virtual reality, augmented reality and social media, working to provide their clients with exceptional service. Located in the downtown core of Brampton, Winged Whale Media has a strong commitment to investing in the local Brampton community while still growing their business by travelling the world and collaborating with tourism authorities, hotel chains and agencies. With a strong commitment to the Brampton community, they pride themselves on working with charitable organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel, the Family Education Centre, ABC Life Literacy, and Make-A-Wish Foundation, just to name a few. Making a difference in their community and sharing their clients’ impactful stories is their goal. As strong believers in mentoring themselves, Winged Whale Media is routinely recognized by school boards for their participation in internship opportunities. Most recently they proudly received the 2019 Economic Development Council of Ontario Award of Excellence in the ‘Investment Attraction - Urban’ category for their 360 Virtual Reality project with the City of Vaughan.

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