Toronto Board of Trade Upcoming Events

The Hon. Jim Bradley, Minister of Transportation - SOLD OUT

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

ONTARIO ON THE MOVE

INVESTING IN MUNICIPAL TRANSIT

The McGuinty government has made unprecedented commitments to public transit across Ontario - commitments that are bringing municipal transit to the forefront after decades of underinvestment.

Join Minister Bradley for an in-depth discussion on his government's groundbreaking support for TTC expansion, GO Transit expansion and Metrolinx, all of which promise to ease gridlock in the Toronto region and beyond.

Registratiion and Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.

Keynote Presentation 8:00 a.m.

Top of Toronto: Get Connected Over Breakfast!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

The Toronto Board of Trade welcomes business professionals from all sectors to attend a networking breakfast - an invaluable opportunity to make new contacts, network with business professionals and to have the ability to share business development and innovative ideas.

Join us at Islington Golf Club for a casual networking breakfast where relationship building and market insights are on the menu!

Don't forget your business cards!

Nadir Mohamed, President & CEO, Rogers Communications Inc.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Technology Series - CEO Luncheon

LEADING IN A NEW ERA

Join us as Nadir Mohamed outlines the major forces driving change in communications and the opportunities and challenges it creates for Canada to succeed.

Registration: 11:30am

Lunch: 12:00pm

Metro Toronto Convention Centre-North Building, 255 Front Street West

Hon. John Gerretsen, MPP, Minister of the Environment

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

A CONVERSATION ABOUT ONTARIO'S CLIMATE CHANGE

Join the Honourable John Gerretsen for a discussion on:

- Meeting the objectives of combating the causes of climate change and building a sustainable green economy

- Working with partners in Canada and the US on climate change

- The development of an effective Cap and Trade system here in Ontario that could link to a broader North American model

7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Speech will begin at 7:55 a.m. sharp

Embracing The Changing Nature of Work With Mark Lang, Telus

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

ORGANIZATIONAL BENEFITS

The atmosphere of the workplace is constantly changing. The pace of work is faster. The workforce is changing. Work is becoming more mobile,collaborative and globalized.

Join us as Mark Lang shares his knowledge, expertise and the TELUS experience with the goal of enabling Canadian organizations to embrace the changing nature of work and effectively manage the "life of work".

The Flexible Work Styles program will enable you to learn:

How to embrace the mobile and collaborative nature of work
How to improve productivity and employee engagement while reducing costs
How to implement an operations strategy that integrates HR, IT and Real Estate

Top of Toronto: Connecting After Hours

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST

The Toronto Board of Trade invites you to cap off your busy day at Centennial College, Residence and Conference Centre where relationship building and market insights are on the menu. Meet new people, make new connections and share innovative ideas on business development and professional advancement.

Join us at Centennial College's Residence and Conference Centre for networking, delicious hors d'oeuvres and your chance to win some great door prizes.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Don't forget your business cards!

Building Ontario Together With David Livingston

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Alternative Financing and Procurement Success Stories

Faced with massive infrastructure deficits, governments across Canada are looking to the private sector to help deliver major projects. In Ontario, the government has used Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) to bring to market nearly 30 hospital projects worth an estimated $10 billion. Twenty-two of these are already under contruction, with several scheduled to reach completion this year.

Join David Livingston for an in-depth discussion on AFP successes, lessons learned and upcoming opportunities. This is a session you won't want to miss!

The Honourable Howard Wetston, Chair, Ontario Energy Board

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:30:00 EST

Governing innovation: The Ontario Energy Board and the Green Energy Act

The passage of the Green Energy Act marks a significant change in the policy framework governing Ontario's energy sector. Anticipated investments in renewable energy will require a major upgrade and expansion of the province's electricity distribution and transmission infrastructure.

Join the Hon. Howard Wetston, as he discusses:

- The crucial role of an independent regulator within this new framework

- Key issues the Ontario Energy Board will be called upon to consider, as the province moves forward with the implementation of the Green Energy Act

Registration and Breakfast - 7:30 a.m.

Speech - 8:00 a.m.

Toronto Board of Trade - Downtown Centre, First Canadian Place

This event is part of the Accenture Energy Series

Business Builders: The Anatomy of Networking

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:30:00 EST

The Toronto Board of Trade invites professionals from all business sectors to attend an invaluable networking breakfast session - The Anatomy of Networking.

Rick Mamros, Learn2Network, will give a not-to-be missed short presentation on the how-to's of making connections.

Join us at Delta Toronto East Hotel in Scarborough for this great opportunity where relationship building and market insights are on the menu!

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Finance Breakfast With Gavin Graham, BMO Asset Management

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:30:00 EST

V, U or W: What's next for the economy?

Keynote speaker: Gavin Graham, Director of Investments, BMO Asset Management

Join Gavin Graham as he delivers unique insights on the present credit crisis and what our economic future holds, including:

- What makes this bear market reflect a bad recession not the Great Depression

- Why massive stimulus by governments worldwide will be successful but will spark inflation eventually

- How continued growth of the middle class in emerging economies will elevate commodity prices over the next decade

This event is part of the Certified Management Accountants of Ontario Financial Series

Registration and Breakfast - 7:30 a.m.

Keynote- 8:00 a.m.

Toronto Board of Trade Downtown Centre - 77 Adelaide Street West