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Brad Butt - Mobile Vaccination Clinics in Peel
April 16, 2021 14:44 - 12.2 MBWeek 2 of the stay at home order is underway, mobile business vaccination clinics are in the works and students will be back to virtual learning after spring break. To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Taz Rajan - Small Business And Overwhelming Debt
April 15, 2021 13:30 - 13.3 MBThey say it takes money to make money. But what do you do when your debt becomes too much? What are your options? To help us with the conversation is Taz Rajan. Taz is the Community Engagement Partner for Bromwich+Smith. She has been in the finance industry for 18 years and is passionate about having tough conversations to find the right solutions.
Jules Woods - Social Media Basics
April 13, 2021 14:16 - 12.3 MBSo you understand the importance of having a digital presence, but you're unsure of what platforms to use or methods to increase engagement. We've got you covered. To give us a crash course on social media basics is Julilyn Woods, marketing specialist and digital brand director at the small social company.
Peter Hall - Glimmers of Economic Hope
April 12, 2021 13:09 - 12.9 MBCOVID-19 set the stage for digital and technological advancements especially in business. What role will technology play in making promising forecasts become a reality? 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 wat...
Brad Butt - Stay-At- Home Order Round 2
April 09, 2021 14:25 - 12.4 MBOntario is now under a four-week, province-wide stay at home order and residents, 18 years of age and older, living in COVID "hot spots" can book a vaccine appointment. To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Alexandra Gillespie - UTM Vaccination Site
April 08, 2021 13:19 - 14 MBOn March 1st, Trillium opened a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on the University of Toronto Mississauga campus making it the first public mass vaccine site in the city. The clinic will administer up to 2,000 vaccinations per day by the end of March and has the capacity to administer up to 4,000 vaccinations a day in the upcoming phases. To tell us more is Dr. Alexandra Gillespie. She is the principal of University of Toronto Mississauga and the vice-president of the University of Toronto.
Chris Fernando - Safe Clean Air During COVID
April 06, 2021 14:44 - 12.5 MBAirborne transmission is one of many ways COVID-19 spreads. How can you protect yourself and what technology can be used to ensure clean air? To help us with the conversation is Chris Fernando. Chris is a regional sales manager for Surgically Clean Air.
Geoff Wright - New Funding for Mississauga Public Transit Infrastructure
April 05, 2021 17:09 - 13.7 MBThe city of Mississauga will be receiving over a hundred million dollars in federal and provincial funding for transit infrastructure. What projects will this money fund? To help us with the conversation is Mississauga Commissioner of Transportation and Works Geoff Wright.
David Barnsdale - Investments
April 01, 2021 13:00 - 12.6 MBInvesting is one of many ways you can obtain financial security. However, you may not be maximizing your investment's return. To help us with the conversation 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 businesses to help them maximize the wealth generated from the family business and shelter those hard earned dollars from the nasty taxman.
Saquib Vali - The Discipline Of Innovation
March 31, 2021 16:59 - 13.5 MBYou know their names: Apple, Shopify, Johnson & Johnson. These companies are not only recognizable, but their total market capitalization dominates the stock market. They are Market Makers. What's a market maker and what are the stages to becoming one? To help with the conversation is Saquib Vali. Saquib is an Executive in Residence at Spyder Works Inc. where he heads corporate strategy and he is also the founder of Beyond Frontiers. Saquib has over thirty years of experience as a senior exec...
Dr Janet Morrison - Sheridan Makes Forbes Canada's Best Employer List
March 30, 2021 15:48 - 13.4 MBSheridan College was recently ranked number 14 on Forbes' Canada's Best Employer's list. It placed higher than any other college and other organizations including Google and Microsoft. What's the secret? To tell us more is Dr. Janet Morrison. Janet is the president and vice chancellor of Sheridan College.
Peter Hall - U.S. In For Banner Year
March 29, 2021 15:31 - 11.8 MBFrom the shipping container shortage to rising employment numbers, we have seen glimmers of economic hope and the good news continues. Various forecasts have predicted that the U.S. economy will grow by at least one full percentage point creating a domino effect into other economies. Is this too good to be true? What does this mean for Canada and are we close to the other side? To help us with the conversation is Peter Hall. Peter is the Vice President and Chief Economist for Export Developme...
Brad Butt - Is a Federal Election Coming?
March 26, 2021 15:01 - 12.3 MBThe provincial budget has been released and the federal budget will be tabled on April 19. Is an election on the horizon? To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Lucie Shaw - When To Step In With Aging Parents
March 25, 2021 15:34 - 13.5 MBProviding help for an aging parent or relative can be difficult especially when you're unsure if they need it. When should you step in? To offer some tips is Lucie Shaw, founder and owner of Nurse Next Door Mississauga. Nurse Next Door is a company that provides caregivers for the elderly and those requiring end of life care. Welcome Lucie.
Bob Murray - The Great Pivot
March 23, 2021 14:00 - 12.6 MBCOVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on Canadian businesses and McRae Imaging is not exempt. Production came to a stop. Trade show and business from events disappeared. But a decision in April to manufacture fabric masks has kept the lights on and usher in new business. To tell us more about McRae’s pivot is Bob Murray. Bob is the CEO of McRae Imaging and has been co-leading the organization for the last 24 years.
Peter Hall - Is the Economy on its Way to Recovery?
March 22, 2021 13:10 - 12 MBCOVID has taken the economy on a year-long joyride and the labour market has the dents to prove it. But in February, the job count swelled to 259,000. Was this a one-off and did all industries see this growth? 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 co...
Brad Butt - Modified Grey-Zone?
March 19, 2021 13:37 - 13.6 MBA modified grey zone may be in Mississauga's future and workplace inspections are showing a high level of compliance. To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Sean Jennings - How To Avoid Being Hacked
March 18, 2021 14:04 - 12.7 MBThe Solarwinds Orion security breach a.k.a. SUNBURST is potentially one of the worst cyber attacks. Hackers were able to access information from key American business and government agencies -- one of them being Homeland Security. What happened and what are some measures you can put in place to improve your cybersecurity? 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...
David Barnsdale - Retirement Savings Plans
March 16, 2021 14:33 - 12.6 MBFrom RRSPs to TFSA’s, retirement savings plans are great tools to embark on your saving journey. So where do you start and what mistakes should be avoided? To help us with the conversation is David Barnsdale. David is a Certified Financial Planner with The Barnsdale & Hussain Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities.
Peter Hall - Auto Demand Is Skyrocketing
March 15, 2021 13:00 - 13 MBYou would think the pandemic would stop consumers from making big purchases, however auto sales and demands remain hot -- so hot manufacturers can hardly keep up. What’s happening and what does this mean for Canadian exporters? To help us with the conversation 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 - Mayor Calls for Red Zone
March 12, 2021 15:00 - 12.8 MBMayor Bonnie Crombie is calling for Mississauga to be in the red zone and oh happy day mass vaccination clinics are open and the AstraZeneca vaccine is available at pharmacies. To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Catherine Colasimone - Your Online Presence In 2021
March 11, 2021 14:00 - 12.4 MBAs further lockdowns reduce in-person interactions, it’s imperative for businesses to have an online presence. But, what does that look like and where does one start? To help with this discussion is Catherine Colasimone, Director of Digital Marketing at The Small Social Company. Catherine, welcome and thank you for joining today’s conversation.
Dr Jason Field - Feds Stand in the Way of New Medicines
March 09, 2021 17:38 - 13.2 MBNew data shows that the federal P-M-P-R-B regulations are already stopping what Canadians want: access to new medicines as soon as possible. What needs to be done to make medicines and vaccines accessible? To help us with the discussion is Dr. Jason Field. Jason is the CEO and president of Life Sciences Ontario, a member-driven organization dedicated to advancing the province’s vibrant life sciences sector.
Peter Hall - Climb Out of The COVID Chasm
March 08, 2021 16:41 - 12.5 MBIt's safe to say the economy has suffered many blows at the hands of COVID-19. What do we make of the Canadian economy's pandemic progress and are better times ahead? To help us with the conversation 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 wat...
Brad Butt - Stay-At-Home Order Lifted
March 05, 2021 14:15 - 12.2 MBIt looks like the stay at home order for Peel Region will lift on March 9th, but the big question is will Mississauga move to the red zone? To bring us up to speed on this stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
MPP Rudy Cuzzetto - Provincial Government Update
March 04, 2021 14:46 - 12.7 MBFrom public transit investment to assessing potential legislation, the provincial government has been busy at work. To tell us more is Mississauga-Lakeshore MPP Rudy Cuzzetto.
Cameron Groome - Rapid Testing For COVID-19
March 02, 2021 17:42 - 13.1 MBWith new strains of COVID and talks of Ontario re-opening for business, rapid testing plays a major role in keeping Canadians safe. What is being done to make controls accessible and ensure accurate test results? To tell us about the contributions of Microbix is Cameron Groome, President and CEO.
Peter Hall - Can Countries Go Bankrupt During COVID?
March 01, 2021 19:00 - 13 MBCOVID-19's effects varies from country to country. Some have overcome and are back to normal. Others are enduring the second or third wave. But in terms of risk, what is COVID-19's impact on Canada and the global economy? To help us with the conversation 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 as...
Brad Butt - Peel Ready for the Red Zone
February 26, 2021 14:06 - 12.9 MBProperty taxes are set for 2021 and there's a possibility Peel may be entering the red zone on March 8th. To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Ken Tencer - Intraprise°
February 25, 2021 17:02 - 12.9 MBIf you were to glance at the word, you may think it’s a spelling mistake. Not to be confused with entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship is an important tool in business innovation. To help us with the conversation is Ken Tencer. Ken is the CEO of Spyderworks and the Chair of the Board of Directors on the Mississauga Board of Trade. This podcast is sponsored by https://spyder.works/
Rocco Rossi - Ontario Economic Report
February 23, 2021 14:40 - 12.2 MBThe Ontario Chamber of Commerce has released the 2021 Ontario Economic Report. What did the report highlight and how can this information help on the road to recovery? To help us understand the O-E-R's findings is Rocco Rossi. Rocco is the President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and he joins us today.
Peter Hall - Is The End of COVID A Mirage?
February 22, 2021 14:00 - 14.3 MBIt's hard to get excited about growing economic activity and plummeting COVID infection numbers when the past year has been riddled with highs and lows. But today's trend is encouraging. 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...
Brad Butt - Will Peel Re-Open?
February 19, 2021 15:58 - 12.9 MBPeel's reopening date of February 22nd looks to be up in the air, but vaccines will be arriving as early as next week. To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Dr Lawrence Loh - The Local COVID Update - Extended
February 18, 2021 14:31 - 20.9 MBIn-person learning at schools has begun and parts of Ontario have re-opened for business. But Peel Region remains under the stay-at-home order. What's the hold up? 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 Preventive Medicine in both Canada and the United States. He has an acute knowledge of epidemiology and what makes viruses tick.
Peter Hall - The Container Conundrum
February 16, 2021 14:13 - 12.5 MBGlobal demand is picking up, but a key component -- shipping containers -- have become a rare commodity. What does this mean and how are Canadian exporters affected? 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 ...
Brad Butt - Property Tax Freeze
February 12, 2021 14:24 - 13.4 MBThe Mississauga Board of Trade and Mississauga B-I-As have called for a property tax freeze and when will business be open in Peel? To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria - Ontario's CFIB Rating
February 11, 2021 16:06 - 15.2 MBOntario was recently awarded an 'A-' in the C-F-I-B's annual Red Tape report card. What does this mean for business and what can be done to reduce the regulatory burden? To tell us more about the mark and recent government programs helping small businesses is associate minster of small business and red tape reduction Prabmeet Sarkaria.
Pamela Fralick - National Pharmacare Has Its Flaws
February 09, 2021 14:46 - 12.6 MBAccording to a recent Innovative Medicines Canada report, growth in chronic diseases and increased drug claims are two key factors increasing the cost of drug claims. What disparities need to be addressed in order to ensure medicines are accessible to all Canadians? To help us with the discussion is Pamela Fralick. Pamela is the President and CEO of Innovative Medicines Canada.
Pamela Fralick - National Pharmacare is NOT the Answer
February 09, 2021 14:46 - 12.6 MBAccording to a recent Innovative Medicines Canada report, growth in chronic diseases and increased drug claims are two key factors increasing the cost of drug claims. What disparities need to be addressed in order to ensure medicines are accessible to all Canadians? To help us with the discussion is Pamela Fralick. Pamela is the President and CEO of Innovative Medicines Canada.
Peter Hall - Effects of The US Housing Market On Canada
February 08, 2021 15:56 - 13.1 MBAs COVID numbers in the U.S. begin to improve, the housing market is starting to awake from its slumber. Is this a sign of global revival? 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 commen...
Brad Butt - When Will Businesses Re-Open?
February 05, 2021 17:37 - 13.4 MBThere's a light at the end of the tunnel folks! Talks on business re-openings have begun. To bring us up to speed on this story and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Linda Kern - Sales Planning
February 02, 2021 14:16 - 13.1 MBNot having a sales plan is like trying to cook a meal with no recipe -- you make decisions that seem best in the moment, jeopardizing the end result. What key elements should a sales plan entail? 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.
Peter Hall - Global Economic Update
February 01, 2021 16:15 - 13.2 MBThe EDC has released its 2021 Global Economic Outlook. What are the forecasts for key economies and is the return to “normal” in sight? 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 commentar...
Brad Butt - Buy American
January 29, 2021 14:29 - 13.2 MBThis week, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the “Buy American” executive order and the 2021 Ontario Economic Report was released. What does this mean for Canadian and local businesses? To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice president of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Lucie Shaw - Parents Accepting Care
January 28, 2021 16:01 - 12.4 MBIt can be difficult watching your parents enter their next stage of life, especially when you offer them help and they decline because they “don’t need it.” What are some practical ways you and your parent can overcome the ‘help hurdle?’ To offer some tips is Lucie Shaw, founder and owner of Nurse Next Door Mississauga. Nurse Next Door is a company that provides caregivers for the elderly and those requiring end of life care. This podcast is sponsored by Nurse Next Door Mississauga. https://...
Robin Smith - Ontario Arrivals Testing Pilot Program At Toronto Pearson
January 26, 2021 15:22 - 13.5 MBOn January 6th, the Ontario government announced it was launching a free COVID-19 testing pilot program at Pearson International Airport. With over 60,000 international passengers coming into Pearson every week, what does this program entail and how will it reduce the spread of COVID-19? To help with this discussion is Robin Smith. Robin is the senior communications advisor for the Greater Toronto Airport Authority.
Peter Hall - Risk: A Love-Hate Relationship
January 25, 2021 14:00 - 13.8 MBDo you love or hate risk. Typically Canadians and Canadian institutions are risk adverse. However, according to my guest, risk is a part of a viable commercial environment. 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...
Brad Butt - Canada and the 46th US President
January 22, 2021 14:14 - 12 MBJoe Biden is officially the 46th president of the United States and Mississauga council passed two motions that will affect local businesses. Also, what's delaying the vaccine rollout? To bring us the details is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Pamela Fralick - Patented Medicines Prices Review Board Regulations
January 21, 2021 14:37 - 13.6 MBYou may never have heard of PMPRB. It stands for the Patented Medicines Prices Review Board. AND at this very moment, the federal body is threatening the very medicines that contribute to our healthy lifestyle. How will it affect us? To help us with the discussion is Pamela Fralick. Pamela is the President and CEO of Innovative Medicines Canada and she joins me today to talk about this important issue.
Mike Douglas - Mental Health And The Arts
January 19, 2021 16:26 - 14.1 MBOver the past months, the arts and entertainment sector has suffered at the hands of COVID. Anyone involved in live performances stopped dead in their tracks. We hear about starving artists and musicians living in their car between gigs. Fortunately, to support the arts in Mississauga, we have the Mississauga Arts Council and today we speak with Mike Douglas, the executive director.