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Feb 2 Lunch & Learn

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:20:52 PST

Postponed.

Lunch & Learn

EQUIPMENT FINANCING SOLUTIONS – IS LEASING RIGHT FOR YOUR COMPANY?

February 2, 2012
11:30am - 1:00pm

Board of Trade Welcomes 2012 Governing Council

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:28:55 PST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.

Networking Breakfast Feb 14

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:03:56 PST

Please join us for Networking Breakfast at ...

Petticoat Creek Community Centre

470 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON L1V 1A4

February 14, 2012

7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Mayors' Address 2012

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:41:58 PST

2012 Annual
Mayors' Address

Presented by

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Ajax Convention Centre

After 5 at Herongate Barn

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:04:15 PST

First Networking Event of 2012 Sets the Tone for a Great Year

L to R: Series Sponsors Yvonne Brady of Johnson, Bill Zolis of The Callery Group, and Kirk Paty of R&G Auto Centre with Lon Harnish of event sponsor the Rotary Club of Ajax.

The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade turned out in strong numbers for the first Networking After 5 event held at the Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre on January 10th.

Board of Trade members enjoyed delicious appetizers and some casual schmoozing in the lovely, historic setting before hearing remarks from incoming 2012 APBOT President, Gary Strange, event sponsors, new members and a few others.

WELCOME TO THE AJAX-PICKERING BOARD OF TRADE!

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:00:00 PST

The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade is the voice of Business in Ajax and Pickering. Our over 600 members represent every sector of the local economy and include businesses of every size from sole proprietorships to large corporations.

2011 Christmas Lunch

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:36:03 PST

Board of Trade Serves up Holiday Cheer at Annual Lunch

Jacquelynn Tanner (left) of Sutton Group-Heritage Realty Inc. donated the poinsettias. She is pictured here with Donna McFarlane of Durham College, 2011 APBOT President.

The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade's Annual AGM and Christmas Lunch saw more than 160 attend the Ajax Convention Centre on Dec. 8. Once the business of the AGM was completed, the name of the game was holiday cheer and attendees enjoyed a sumptuous meal, some fabulous prizes and of course memorable entertainment, with the ever-popular Board of Trade Christmas Carol contest.

Eco Environment Plus and Wardell Achieve Phase I

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:52:50 PST

Eco Environment Plus and Wardell Professional Development Receive Phase I Certificates.

Andrew Ross of Green Diamond Industries (left) and Don Terry of OPG (right) present Judy Gaw of Eco Environment Plus (Centre) with her Phase I Eco-Business Advisory Certificate.

On Thursday, December 1^st, Wardell Professional Development and Eco Environment Plus were presented with their Phase I Eco Business certificates in a brief ceremony that was held in conjunction with the Lunch & Learn on lighting retrofit programs held at the OPG information Centre in Pickering.

Dec 1 Lunch & Learn

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:10:50 PST

Members Learn About Free Government Money to Help Them Save Money

Tom Jubb of Torbram Electric Supply.

On December 1, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade members attended a Lunch and Learn on the subject of "Free Government Money For Business Energy Retrofit Programs.

Attendees learned how to decrease their operating and maintenance costs and how businesses can receive up to 50% of the costs for installing energy-efficient equipment.

OPG Earns Phase II Eco-Business

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:09:35 PST

OPG Earns Phase II Eco-Business

L to R: EBAC Chair Peter Forint of Wardell Professional Development; Don Terry of Ontario Power Generation; and EBAC Committee member Andrew Ross of Green Diamond Industries.

On November 17th, OPG was formally presented with two Eco-Business certificates after having completed both the Phase I and the Phase II checklist. The photo was taken in front of their electric van as a symbol of the company's commitment to sustainable environmental practices.

November Benefits of Membership Orientation

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:51:03 PST

There was a capacity crowd at the OPG Information Centre in Pickering.

On November 17th, APBOT members and prospective members gathered at the OPG Information Centre in Pickering for a sumptuous lunch that was provided by Mainly Cheese, and the chance to hear representatives from a number of the Board of Trade's Benefit Partners and learn how their services and membership in the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade can be of huge benefit to companies and their employees.

Cunningham & Associates is an Eco-Business

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:23:44 PST

Cunningham & Associates Earns Phase I Certificate

L to R: APBOT 1st Vice-President, Gary Strange, Mary Cunningham of Cunningham and Associates and Eco-Business Advisory Committee Chair, Peter Forint.

On Tuesday, November 15th, Mary Cunningham of Cunningham & Associates was presented with the Phase I Eco-Business certificate by APBOT 1st Vice-President, Gary Strange and Eco-Business Advisory Committee Chair, Peter Forint. The presentation took place at the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade's offices at 144 Old Kingston Road in Pickering Village, Ajax.

11.11.11.

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:30:44 PST

We Will Remember Them

Gary Strange, 1st Vice-President of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade prepares to lay a wreath in Pickering.

Directors of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade represented the Board at wreath-laying ceremonies in both Ajax and Pickering on Nov. 11, 2011.

John G. Smith, a Director and Past President of the Board of Trade laid the wreath on our behalf in Ajax and Gary Strange, 1st Vice President of the Board of Trade did the same in Pickering.

Networking After 5 at the Port

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:13:39 PST

Networkers Pack Pickering's Port

L to R: Wendy Holliday, Community Living; Ian McCutcheon, ServiceMASTER Durham; Helene Ata, Investors Group; Kevin Sharp, Sun Life Financial.

On the evening of Tuesday, November 8th AP Board of Trade members made their way toward the Port Restaurant on Pickering’s picturesque waterfront. The event was very well attended and networkers enjoyed sumptuous hors d’oeuvres while pressing the flesh and forging business connections.

The event sponsors were Adele, Ajax Convention Centre, Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility and Standout Promotional Products. The Series Sponsors for ‘Networking After 5’ are CIBC, Johnson, R & G Auto, Don Turnbull - Sun Life Financial.

Local MPPs Visit GRC

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:41:49 PST

Local MPPs Meet with APBOT Government Relations Committee

L to R: Joan Wideman of the Lenbrook Group of Companies, Co-Chair of the APBOT Government Relations Committee, Tracy MacCharles, MPP (Pickering-Scarborough East), Joe Dickson, MPP (Ajax-Pickering), Tracy Paterson of RVHS, Co-Chair of the APBOT Government Relations Committee, Kathy McKay, APBOT Executive Director.

MPPs Joe Dickson and Tracy MacCharles were guests at the monthly meeting of the APBOT Government Relations Committee, held at the Lenbrook Group of Companies' offices in Pickering on Friday, November 4th.

The general purpose of the meeting was to maintain good relations with our local representatives at Queen's Park and to seek ways to collaborate for the betterment of the business community of Ajax and Pickering. The discussion was broad and covered many topics including the economy, jobs, education, infrastructure, accessibility and more.

November Lunch & Learn with Manpower

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:36:42 PST

APBOT Members Learn How to Optimize Human Potential for Business Success

Kim Murray from Manpower begins her remarks.

On Thursday, November 3rd, board of trade members assembled for lunch at the APBOT offices at 144 Old Kingston Rd. in Pickering Village, Ajax.

The event, that was part of our monthly ‘Lunch & Learn' series and is a free benefit of membership, was facilitated by Kim Murray from Manpower.

Lynn Heights Park Cleanup

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:34:58 PST

EBAC Cleans APBOT's Adopted Pickering Park

Members of APBOT's Eco-Business Advisory Committee (and one special guest) post cleanup. L to R: Miles Forint, Peter Forint, Andrew Ross, Don Terry, Judy Gaw and Michelle Pearce.

On Friday, November 4th, members of APBOT's Eco-Business Advisory Committee once again helped the Board of Trade make good on it's committment to the City of Pickering by cleaning Lynn Heights Park. The park was adopted by the Board of Trade in 2009 as part of the City's adopt-a-park program and periodic cleanups of this nature have been organized since that time.

Monarch Kitchen and Bath Earns Phase II

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:20:07 PST

Monarch Kitchen and Bath Earns Phase II

Building an Eco-Business requires a Team effort. Monarch Staff join APBOT representatives in a photo to commemorate the occasion.(L to R) Melissa Foley, Production Manager, Kevin Samson, Designer, Gary Strange of First Durham, APBOT 1st Vice President, Peter Forint of Wardell Professional Development, EBAC Chair, Neil Samson, President, Sarah Overholt, Designer, Amanda Willson-Suppa - Designer, Kate Beranger, Designer.

On Tuesday, November 1st, APBOT representatives we on site at Monarch Kitchen and Bath Centre in Pickering to present the company with their Phase II Eco-Business Certificate. The certificate was presented by Peter Forint of Wardell Professional Development, Chair of the board of Trade's Eco-Business Advisory Committee and Gary Strange of First Durham Insurance and Financial, the 1st Vice President of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade.

Whereas the Phase I certificate is awarded to businesses who make a committment to take steps to make their business more sustainable, Phase II rewards the follow through and the tangible efforts made by a company.

Congratulations to Neil Samson and the team at Monarch Kitchens and Bath Centre. This is truly an accomplishment of which the company can be proud.

Smart Commute Survey Winners Announced

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:12:59 PST

Winners announced in Smart Commute Durham's Survey Draw

Peter Forint (left) of Wardell Professional Development is presented with an 8 Gigabyte iPod Touch by Andrew Ross of Green Diamond Industries after his name was drawn for completing the Smart Commute survey.

Two lucky winners were announced this week in the Smart Commute Durham survey draw. APBOT members who completed the survey were entered into a raffle for the chance to win a couple of very nice prizes. The draw was made by Sandra McEleney from the Region of Durham, our liaison for the Smart Commute Program. APBOT Council member Peter Forint won the draw for the iPod touch and an employee of the Rouge Valley Health System won a $200 APBOT credit on behalf of the company. RVHS can put the $200 credit toward things such as advertising opportunities, event registration, or sponsorship.

APBOT urges it's members to find out more about Smart Commute and to check out carpoolzone.ca.

ServiceMaster of Durham ECO Business Presentation

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:07:52 PST

L to R: Peter Forint, Paul Horning, John Milne, Gary Strange, Tina Legro and Ian McCutcheon.

On Tuesday, October 18th, Gary Strange, 1st Vice-President of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade and Peter Forint, Chair of the Eco-Business Advisory Committee paid a visit to the ServiceMaster of Durham offices in Whitby to present the company with its Phase I Eco-Business Certificate.