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Brad Butt - What's next for Trudeau's Liberal minority government?
September 24, 2021 12:58 - 27 MBOntario's proof of vaccination system has begun, Mississauga is sending 6 Liberal MP's to Ottawa and What's next for Trudeau's Liberal minority government? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Employee Vaccine Policy - Dr. Lawrence Loh
September 23, 2021 11:00 - 13.3 MBAs many businesses gear up to return employees to workplaces, the health and safety of all workers should be a priority for employers. Whether they are working onsite, at home, or plan on returning to work, workplaces must take every precaution reasonable to protect their employees from the transmission of COVID-19. To help us with the discussion is Dr. Lawrence Loh. Dr. Loh is the Medical Officer of Health at Region of Peel - Public Health. He is board certified in family medicine in Canada ...
Catherine Colasimone - Digital Marketing Trends For 2022
September 21, 2021 11:00 - 13.5 MBThe year 2020 was a turning point for many businesses. You can't go through a yearlong and counting global pandemic and not expect some things to change. Businesses were forced to consider digital means to keep their operations. Because of this development, digital marketing is now more essential to survive a competitive industry. As the world slowly regains its momentum, here are some trends to look for in 2022.To help with the discussion is Catherine Colasimone. Catherine is the digi...
Peter Hall - Economic Demand Chases Supply
September 20, 2021 13:13 - 14 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented disruption to the global economy and world trade. And although several waves of COVID-19 continue to affect the global economy, global trade is booming and the demand for commodities is increasing. To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic a...
Brad Butt - What to Expect on Election Day
September 17, 2021 14:29 - 13.1 MBWe are inching closer and closer to Election day, Ontario's Proof-of-vaccination system comes into effect on Sept. 22, and Mississauga's Mandatory Face Mask By-law has been extended. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
David Barnsdale - Are Investment Fees Worth The Money
September 16, 2021 11:00 - 13.1 MBYou may directly or indirectly pay fees and expenses when investing in mutual funds. These fees reduce the return you get on your investment. Not all funds have the same fee structure and you may pay varying one-time sales charges, ongoing management fees and other transactional costs and account fees. To help us with the discussion is David Barnsdale. David is a Certified Financial Planner with The Barnsdale & Hussain Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities. He has extensive expe...
David Barnsdale - Are Investment Fees Worth The Money?
September 16, 2021 11:00 - 13 MBYou may directly or indirectly pay fees and expenses when investing in mutual funds. These fees reduce the return you get on your investment. Not all funds have the same fee structure and you may pay varying one-time sales charges, ongoing management fees and other transactional costs and account fees. To help us with the discussion is David Barnsdale. David is a Certified Financial Planner with The Barnsdale & Hussain Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities. He has extensive expe...
Jonathan Borrelli - Vaccine Certificates
September 14, 2021 13:29 - 13.5 MBIt's official! Ontario has revealed its COVID-19 vaccine certificate program. A vaccine certificate would be used to certify that an individual is fully vaccinated. And this would grant privileges such as indoor dining, going to gyms and access to many other workplaces. The regulation of these certificates raises many questions, including whether or not their implementation would infringe on Canadians’ charter rights. To help us clarify the legalities is Jonathan Borelli. Jonathan is a labour...
Peter Hall - Key Economic Issues
September 13, 2021 11:00 - 13.6 MBIt's hard to believe that another summer has almost passed. As the dog days of Summer come to an end, it’s time to ramp up your business plans for Fall. So what are some key economic factors to keep your eyes on? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment a...
Brad Butt - Mississauga to Extend Indoor Face Covering By-law
September 10, 2021 15:49 - 26.8 MBMississauga is looking to extend the indoor face covering By-law, Ontario's Vaccine Certificate Program is set to take effect on September 22 and who has the edge in week 4 of the Federal election? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Liza Provenzano - Workplace Culture
September 09, 2021 11:00 - 13.7 MBWith the pandemic forcing organizations to change how they work, creating a positive workplace culture has become a priority for businesses everywhere. And due to the massive shift in workplaces, it has given organizations the chance to re-evaluate their priorities. So how do you build a work environment where employees can feel safe, engaged, inspired and productive, whether they’re at home, the office, or on the frontline? To help us with the conversation is Liza Provenzano. Liza is Founder...
Jonathan Borrelli - Vaccine Policy
September 07, 2021 12:11 - 13.3 MBAs more people received COVID-19 vaccines, the issue of mandatory vaccinations has become a hot topic in Canada. But what about a vaccination policy for employees and does this infringe on Canadians’ charter of rights. To help us clarify the legalities is Jonathan Borelli. Jonathan is a labour lawyer with Mississauga based law firm Keyser Mason Ball.
Peter Hall - High Confidence Defies General Gloom
September 06, 2021 00:00 - 14.2 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has been a big shock for the global economy. The level of impact and the causes of the problem have decreased economic confidence. However, in Canada and many other countries around the world, both business and consumer confidence are soaring. To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for oversee...
Brad Butt - Ontario Proof of Vaccination
September 03, 2021 00:00 - 12.5 MBOntario residents will soon need proof of vaccination to enter certain businesses, there are concerns of a possible fall lockdown and who has the edge in week 3 of the Federal election? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade. Welcome Brad.
Sean Jennings - Desktops In The Cloud
September 02, 2021 11:00 - 13.4 MBSince the start of the pandemic, many businesses were forced to rethink the way they conduct their activities. Many moved toward remote working and communication apps. Cloud meetings exploded with users. The cloud has proven to be a reliable tool for companies to overcome the pressures of the pandemic, while maintaining security and the normalcy of operations. The cloud is now the host for many applications that used to be housed on individual computers and servers. Applications and file st...
Liza Provenzano - Leadership Fatigue
August 31, 2021 13:29 - 15 MBLeadership fatigue is a real thing. Identifying changes and finding the right balance between your mental and physical health can eliminate burnout. So.... what are the warning signs? To help us with the conversation is Liza Provenzano. Liza is Founder and CEO of SparkHR, a human resources firm that focuses on helping Canadian businesses to become more successful through the performance of aligned, capable and engaged teams. Liza is an experienced Human Resources professional, bringing twenty...
Peter Hall - Mechanization
August 30, 2021 13:13 - 14.2 MBHumanoids, Robots, Artificial intelligence...Are these the droids you're looking for? As mechanization continues to develop, questions arise regarding the broader impact of these advancements on the economy. And although mechanization has become necessary, and in many cases to grow. What are its benefits and do they outweigh the disadvantages? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of e...
Brad Butt - City of Mississauga Moving Forward with Vaccination Policy for Employees
August 27, 2021 13:50 - 13.3 MBIt's week 2 of the Federal Election, the City of Mississauga is implementing a vaccination policy in the workplace and there's a new Shop Local campaign on it's way. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Rocco Rossi - Vaccine Passports In Business
August 26, 2021 13:09 - 13.8 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on all businesses and talk of vaccine passports has increased as more Canadians receive their vaccinations. The Federal Government recently announced a Vaccine Passport for international travel. And now Canadian businesses are increasingly considering asking both customers and employees for proof of immunization. To help us with the discussion is Rocco Rossi. Rocco is the President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
Julilyn Woods - Online Content Creation
August 24, 2021 11:00 - 13.2 MBGrowing your business through an online presence has never been more important. But there’s a lot of information to get your head around, and for newcomers, it can be a little intimidating. Every platform has its own strengths and weaknesses. And there are dozens of things to consider. However, underneath it all is one question. “What is the best content for MY social media channels?” To help us with the discussion is Julilyn Woods. Julilyn is the digital brand director at The Small Social ...
Peter Hall - A Fall Cooling For Hot Summer Prices
August 23, 2021 13:10 - 13 MBEverything cost more these days. And with countries reopening and restrictions lifting, consumers are willing to spend more freely. What does this mean for Canada and will inflation rates continue to rise or cool off this fall? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country ri...
Brad Butt - Canada's 2021 Federal Election is Officially a Go
August 20, 2021 13:22 - 14.1 MBCanada's 2021 Federal election is officially a go, Mayor Bonnie Crombie Calls for Vaccine Passports and how long will Ontario remain in Step 3? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Catherine Colasimone - How Marketing and SEO is Changing
August 19, 2021 13:24 - 12.3 MBThese days, most businesses understand the basic concepts of SEO and why it's important. However, when it comes to developing and executing an SEO strategy for your business, just creating content and writing keywords aren’t enough. To help with the discussion is Catherine Colasimone. Catherine is the digital marketing director at The Small Social Company. She is a digital advertising expert in website builds and edits, social media, google ads and basically anything in the online or digital...
David Masson - Cybersecurity
August 18, 2021 13:34 - 14.3 MBThe coronavirus pandemic has created new challenges for businesses as they adapt to an operating model in which working from home as well as the office has become the ‘new normal’. Technology has become even more important now and companies need to provide a cyber safe working environment. To help us with the discussion is David Masson. David is the Director of Enterprise Security at Darktrace. Darktrace is an AI company that specializes in cybersecurity. This podcast is sponsored by Hon...
Todd Letts - Canada's Innovation Corridor Summit
August 17, 2021 13:42 - 13.7 MBIt's that time of year again. Business leaders from all along the Innovation Corridor, will meet virtually at the 4th Annual Canada's Innovation Corridor Summit. This year’s theme is "Disruption: optimizing the tech-talent interface” and will be hosted by the Brampton Board of Trade. To help us with the discussion is Todd Letts. Todd is the CEO of the Brampton Board of Trade. His career has included senior roles in the technology, economic development, finance and business advocacy fields.
Peter Hall - The Only Way to Go is Up
August 16, 2021 13:21 - 11.7 MBAfter more than a year of lockdowns, the global economy is starting to recover. Are the pandemic’s negative economic impacts behind us? To help us with the discussion is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Development Canada. With over 30 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Peter is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. You can also watch Peter’s weekly video commenta...
Brad Butt - Is Canada Entering a 4th Wave of Covid-19?
August 12, 2021 20:11 - 13.7 MBThe Federal Government looks to introduce vaccine passports for international travel, the Milton Go line is being expanded and is Canada entering a 4th wave of Covid-19? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Brad Butt - Political Update
August 12, 2021 20:11 - 13.7 MBThe Federal Government looks to introduce vaccine passports for international travel, the Milton Go line is being expanded and is Canada entering a 4th wave of Covid-19? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
David Barnsdale - Retirement Compensation Arrangements
August 12, 2021 11:00 - 13.5 MBOver the years businesses have found it difficult to provide a worthwhile retirement plan for their top people. A Retirement Compensation Arrangement (RCA) is the Income Tax Act’s retirement planning solution for high income earners, business owners and corporate executives. To help us with the discussion is David Barnsdale. David is a Certified Financial Planner with The Barnsdale & Hussain Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities. He has extensive experience working with Family bu...
Sean Jennings - Who Controls Your Website
August 10, 2021 13:05 - 14 MBMany businesses employ firms and agencies to assist with their domain and web management. While you get to have more time on your hands, you'll have little or no knowledge about handling the registration of domain names, managing a domain, and web hosting — all of which are essential things to know as a business owner. To help us with the conversation is Sean Jennings. Sean is the founder of C.I.M. Solutions and is an I.T. expert with over 30 years of experience. He has worked on a variety ...
Liza Provenzano - Soft Skills For Leaders
August 09, 2021 11:00 - 14.4 MBOne of the most exciting and challenging things about leadership is that it requires a diverse set of skills. You need technical skills, specialized skills, managerial skills and the list goes on. One set of skills that’s often overlooked but really important is soft skills.To help us with the conversation is Liza Provenzano. Liza is Founder and CEO of SparkHR, a human resources firm that focuses on helping Canadian businesses to become more successful through the performance of aligned, ca...
Soft Skills For Leaders - Liza Provenzano
August 09, 2021 11:00 - 14.4 MBOne of the most exciting and challenging things about leadership is that it requires a diverse set of skills. You need technical skills, specialized skills, managerial skills and the list goes on. One set of skills that’s often overlooked but really important is soft skills.To help us with the conversation is Liza Provenzano. Liza is Founder and CEO of SparkHR, a human resources firm that focuses on helping Canadian businesses to become more successful through the performance of aligned, ca...
Linda Kern - Revitalize Your Sales Team
August 06, 2021 11:00 - 13.6 MBManaging a sales team is no easy task. There's tons of conflicting information out there and what you do can make or break your sales reps success. What are the right moves as we emerge from a pandemic and get back to something that looks normal? To help us with the conversation is sales guru Linda Kern. Linda is the president of The Kern Group, providing a sales growth process and unique tools for driving sales results.
Julilyn Woods - Paid Advertising
August 05, 2021 11:00 - 12.7 MBPaid advertising isn’t just for getting your ads on the front pages of search engines. You can now advertise on social media and across many websites and platforms. To help us with the discussion is Julilyn Woods. Julilyn is the digital brand director at The Small Social Company.
Kiran Mann - The Happy Organization
August 04, 2021 11:00 - 14 MBEvery business leader is dealing with retention of good employees, customer loyalty, market competitiveness and underlying profits and growth. How do you build a successful working environment in a world of constant change and market threats? To help us with the discussion is Kiran Mann. She is the CEO and Founder of M2M Business Solutions.
Geoff Wright - Infrastructure Funding
August 03, 2021 11:00 - 13.6 MBCanada and Ontario announced they are investing more than $115.1 Million in municipal infrastructure to respond to the impacts of COVID-19 in the GTHA. What does this mean for Mississauga. To help us with the discussion is Geoff Wright. Geoff is the Commissioner of Transportation and Works for the City of Mississauga.
Brad Butt - When will Ontario Enter a Full Re-Opening?
July 30, 2021 13:00 - 26.9 MBThe Canada - U.S border opens on August 9th, there are calls for mandatory vaccines and when will Ontario enter a full re-opening? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Catherine Colasimone - Email Marketing
July 29, 2021 11:00 - 14.1 MBWhether you want to communicate with existing clients or potential clients for your business, email marketing should be one of your go-tos. But how do you reach the right people at the right time to start a conversation? To give us the rundown is Catherine Colasimone. Catherine is the digital marketing director at The Small Social Company. She is a digital advertising expert in website builds and edits, social media, google ads and basically anything in the online or digital world.
Jim Molyneux - MERG - Financial Action Plans for Business
July 28, 2021 11:00 - 13.6 MBThe COVID-19 outbreak is continuing to cause disruptions to many businesses. But as we move through the pandemic recovery phases, it's important for business owners to know where their finances stand and have an action plan ready to adapt to the new changes. To help us with the discussion is Jim Molyneux. Jim is the Regional Managing Partner for Peel Region at MNP. He is also the sector leader for Financial and Professional Services for the Mississauga Economic Recovery Group. Jim has als...
Doug Hynek - Benefit Plans And COVID
July 27, 2021 11:00 - 12.9 MBThe impact of Covid-19 has caused major disruptions to Ontario's workplaces. Both employers and employees have been affected and companies are looking for a way to navigate through these difficult times. To help us with the discussion is Doug Hynek. Doug is the Principal of Hynek Financial Group, which is an exclusive partner with the Mississauga Board of Trade in providing the Chamber Plan to MBOT members.
Sean Jennings - Why You Need To Backup And Update Your Website TODAY
July 26, 2021 11:00 - 13.3 MBMany businesses overlook website maintenance once their site has been built, they assume that the hosting company is taking care of it. But your website may not be getting the security updates it regularly needs. Patching and maintaining it is the key to ensure that it runs smoothly and does not get exposed to hackers. To help us with the conversation is Sean Jennings. Sean is the founder of C.I.M. Solutions and is an I.T. expert with over 30 years of experience. He has worked on a variety of...
Brad Butt - The Canada - U.S border has Re-Opened
July 23, 2021 11:00 - 25.7 MBThe Canada - U.S border is finally opening up again, Peel Region has administered over 2 million doses, and should we have Vaccine Passports? To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Rick Lamanna - Canadian Immigration Post - COVID
July 22, 2021 12:00 - 12.8 MBThe first phase of Canada’s approach to easing border measures started this week. What are these changes and how will it impact businesses that employ foreign workers? To help us with this discussion is Rick Lamanna. Rick is a Senior Business Immigration Manager at Fragomen. In 2017, Rick was designated by the Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Citizenship Law.
Alexandra Gillespie - MERG - Future Obsolete Careers
July 21, 2021 12:00 - 13 MBAs the world continues to evolve, students will hear about professions which are disappearing or becoming obsolete in the near future. How can they best prepare for their future career in such a rapidly changing and unpredictable world? To help us with the discussion is Dr. Alexandra Gillespie. She is the principal of University of Toronto Mississauga and the vice-president of the University of Toronto. She is also the sector leader for education and not for profit for the Mississauga Econo...
Dr. Loh - Step 3 and Beyond - Peel COVID Update
July 20, 2021 12:00 - 15.5 MBWell its official, the province is moving to Step 3 of its reopening plan on Friday. Many activities such as indoor dining, going to gyms and movie theatres will be open for the first time in months. While this is welcome news to everyone, there are still safety measure we need to follow. To help us with the discussion is Dr. Lawrence Loh. Dr. Loh is the Medical Officer of Health at Region of Peel - Public Health. He is board certified in family medicine in Canada and in Public Health and Pre...
Mark Stafford And Samuel Cummings - CW Bank
July 19, 2021 12:00 - 13 MBThe COVID-19 outbreak remains the most serious crisis Canada has faced in recent memory. So what help is being offered to businesses during these challenging times? To help us with the discussion is Mark Stafford, Vice President and District Manager and Samuel Cummings, AVP & Market Manager, both from Canadian Western Bank. Sponsored by Canadian Western Bank
Brad Butt - Ontario Enters Step 3
July 16, 2021 13:00 - 25.3 MBOntario is officially moving to Step 3, over half of Ontario is fully vaccinated, and the Toronto Board of Trade calls for vaccine passports. To bring us up to speed with the details and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Julilyn Woods - Linkedin Personal Vs Business
July 15, 2021 13:00 - 13.6 MBLinkedIn has grown exponentially in the past year. To explain how you can use it to your benefit, either personal or business, and what to post on your profile to reach your target is Julilyn Woods. Jules is the digital brand director at the Small Social Company.
Paul Meo - The Evolution Of Manufacturing
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 13.7 MBOver the years, the face of manufacturing has changed. And although the industry has evolved, there are still many challenges ahead. To help us with the discussion is Paul Meo. Paul is the president and CEO of NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada which is located in Mississauga. Paul has been with NTN for 37 years. He is also the Sector Leader for manufacturing on MBOTs, Mississauga Economic Recovery Group.
Paul Meo - MERG - The Evolution Of Manufacturing
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 13.7 MBOver the years, the face of manufacturing has changed. And although the industry has evolved, there are still many challenges ahead. To help us with the discussion is Paul Meo. Paul is the president and CEO of NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada which is located in Mississauga. Paul has been with NTN for 37 years. He is also the Sector Leader for manufacturing on MBOTs, Mississauga Economic Recovery Group.