Annual report 2016-Final Nov-14

ANNUAL HIGHLIGHTS 2016 |
2016 Wins
Through the help of our dedicated business volunteers, partners and sponsors we achieved
many strategic goals.
Better engagement
In 2015 and 2016 the Brampton Board of Trade saw
record engagement. Our members were more actively
involved in the campaigns we led, more eager to give
their input and happy to attend our many events.
Bigger impact
The Board of Trade’s strategic plan laid the groundwork
to excel this past year. We spent more time advocating
for business issues, and clocked valuable facetime
with local, provincial and federal decision-makers.
Even more representative
This year Board of Trade was more diverse than ever
before. Our membership not only comes from a wide
range of business sectors and sizes, but it also reflects
the diverse community in which we do business..
More civic pride
Brampton has a lot to be proud of! We worked
tirelessly this year along with our members and
community partners to highlight the many great
things happening to make Brampton a better place
to live, work and do business. The I Love Brampton
campaign was a success.
Stronger relationships
Our strategic partners across Canada and the world
also allowed us to be more influential at the provincial
and federal levels on important tax, transit and
infrastructure issues.
Better infrastructure
One of the most exciting developments this past year
was the re-establishment of mid-day GO service and
the freight bypass agreement-in-principle between
Metrolinx and CN Rail — both support the Board
of Trade’s call for two-way all-day GO Train service.
New businesses
This past year the Board of Trade continued to play
important roles attracting and assisting a number of
businesses to set up shop in Brampton, including
Habib Canadian Bank.
More trade
This year we processed over 2400 certificates of origin
and letters of waiver, allowing dozens of businesses in
Brampton to streamline and accelerate their exports