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Board of Trade Welcomes 2012 Governing Council
Gary Strange Named President
AJAX/PICKERING, January 27, 2012 – The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade (APBOT) inducted its 2012 governing Council Thursday night, naming Gary Strange, of First Durham Insurance and Financial as 2012 President.
Mr. Strange was sworn in along with members of the Board's 2012 Council, who took the oath of office administered by Durham Regional Chair Roger Anderson. The ceremonies were once again held at Deer Creek Golf Clubs in Ajax.
The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs was the guest speaker for the event.
2011 APBOT President Donna McFarlane of Durham College.
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AJAX/PICKERING, October 13, 2011 – The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade was proud to acknowledge local businesses and individuals for their professional achievements at the 17th annual Business Excellence and Business Person of the Year Awards gala, held Thursday, Oct. 13, at Deer Creek Golf Clubs in Ajax.
“The Board of Trade is proud to be able to recognize and celebrate the achievements of such an outstanding field of nominees and we congratulate all of tonight’s winners,” said Donna McFarlane of Durham College, 2011 president of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. “There are many shining examples of outstanding businesses and business people here and it is an honour to pay tribute to those companies, organizations and individuals in Ajax and Pickering who truly exemplify excellence in business.”
Click here for the 2011 winners
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AJAX/PICKERING, ON (July 11, 2011) - The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade responded positively to the release of the 2010 Pickering Lands Needs Assessment Study. The APBOT has been a strong advocate for the release of this information for the review and consideration of its membership.
"Our Board has been working tirelessly to move for the release of this report," says Donna McFarlane, President of the Board. "The future use of the area known as the Airport Lands continues to be raised as a leading topic of interest among our members."
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Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade responds to federal budget
Welcomes steps to help business in uncertain economic times
AJAX/PICKERING, ON (June 7, 2011) –The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade welcomed the federal government’s budget which seeks to achieve its economic recovery objectives, to hasten the return to balanced budgets and to promote a more competitive economy with increased employment.
The Board of Trade supports the Government’s plan to reduce Canada’s federal deficit without resorting to raising taxes and applauds the aggressive four year timetable set out in the budget.
“The government is showing leadership with prudent cost containment and we applaud their commitment to look for savings,” said Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade President Donna McFarlane. “We look forward to a return to balanced budgets in the near future.”
Ajax and Pickering flourishing and well positioned for growth
Board of Trade annual Mayors Address attracts large crowd
The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade welcomed more than 150 attendees to the Ajax Convention Centre as the mayors of Ajax and Pickering returned for the annual Mayors' Address on March 2, 2011. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish and Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan outlined the many ways their municipalities are thriving today and how they are building on current success in order to position their communities for future success.
