GTA West Corridor - Highway 413 
Brings Economic Opportunity

The Brampton Board of Trade made the following submission to the public consultation process related to the GTA West Corridor (Highway 413). If your business will be impacted by this proposal, please consider making a submission, and let us know what you said!

Thank you for holding a public consultation on July 28th on the proposed GTA West Corridor, which is also known as Highway 413. The Brampton Board of Trade’s position on Highway 413 is well established and clear: We support this critical infrastructure project, and know that our member businesses will benefit tremendously from the improvement in movement it will bring for goods and people.

It is not only from the transportation of goods that the highway offers great potential for our region. We know from experience right here in our own backyard that employers, and high skill/high wage workers, gain confidence to make investments and hiring decisions when needed highway infrastructure is added. Look no further than the dense cluster of industry in Oakville that surrounds the 403/QEW. We know that many businesses are looking for reasons to invest in Brampton, and approving Highway 413 will offer them a strong one.

On September 21st, business leaders, from all along the Innovation Corridor, meet at the 4th Annual Canada's Innovation Corridor Summit, hosted by the Brampton Board of Trade.

The first 275 registrants will receive a digital copy of The Awesome Music Project, co-authored by Keynote Speaker Terry Stuart, CIO, Deloitte.

Terry's Keynote will centre around Disruption and Corporate Purpose: New expectations for businesses and leaders. In today’s social landscape, people want to buy from, work for and collaborate with organizations that stand for something meaningful and impactful to society. This will require leaders to clearly define their organization’s purpose and then, embed that purpose in every aspect of how they operate.
Setting You Up With Everything You Need to Return to Work

Through their membership, Board of Trade members can take advantage of significant discounts on office products through Grand & Toy as they prepare for employees' return to the office this fall.


Will you be in Dubai for World Expo?

Two engaging speakers are scheduled for the next Trade Network meeting:

Ms. Akiko Onozuka, Consul, Head, Public Affairs and Expo 2020 Liaison for Canada's Consulate General in Dubai will help Brampton businesses better understand opportunities at the World Expo 2020.

His Excellency, Mr. Abdul Hameed, Consul General for Pakistan and Mr. Azhar Husain, Pakistan Trade and Investment Counsellor will also be sharing Pakistan’s trade potential for Brampton businesses.

Nominate Your Superstars!

Brampton is home to Canada's youngest and most dynamic workforce!

Do you know an up-and-coming change-maker, leader, innovator or entrepreneur?

Nominate someone from your network or company today! Deadline for nominations August 15th.

Book September 30th to celebrate Brampton's Top 40 Under 40!
Region of Peel would like your input on new water and wastewater rate structure


The Region of Peel is currently studying the way water and wastewater services are charged to customers and is considering making changes to the rate structure to ensure rates are fair, that customers continue to receive value and high-quality services.  
 
The Region is seeking input from a broad representation of customers to help inform the study recommendations and decisions about this new rate structure. A new rate structure will impact all customers and hearing perspectives early in this process is critical. Specifically, a Panel of 12-15 business customers is being created to get feedback and input on several aspects of water and wastewater rates. Your participation is invited and encouraged.  
 
The Panel will meet virtually, twice in the next four months. Each meeting will be approximately 90 minutes.