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Peter Hall - What Does The Current Lockdown Mean to Our Economy?
January 18, 2021 14:13 - 12.9 MBWith COVID-19 still rampant and another lockdown in effect, the return to "normal" seems more and more distant. What does this mean for the economy and are there any economic strengths to offer glimmers of hope? 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 ...
Brad Butt - Stay at Home Emergency Order
January 15, 2021 14:40 - 12.5 MBWe’re only a couple of weeks into 2021 and so much is happening on all levels of government. To bring us the details is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Ken Tencer - Say Hi To The Future
January 14, 2021 16:05 - 13.8 MBWhat will the future hold for us. Futurists have been prognosticating on the next 10 to 20 years for the past 5. And then COVID hit. We quickly changed gears and some companies made major changes in months that would have taken years in NORMAL. To help us with the discussion and to say Hi to the future is Ken Tencer. Ken is the CEO of Spyderworks and the freshly minted Chair of the Board of Directors on the Mississauga Board of Trade. This podcast is sponsored by Spyder Works Inc. https://s...
Jonathan Borrelli - ESA COVID Period Extended
January 12, 2021 16:00 - 13.4 MBThe Ontario Government has just confirmed what we have been waiting for: The special “COVID-19” period under the ESA has been extended from January 2, 2021 until July 3, 2021. What does this mean for business? To help us understand what parts of the ACT will be affected is Jonathan Borelli. Jonathan is a labour lawyer with Mississauga based law firm Keyser Mason Ball.
Brad Butt - 2021 Political Predictions
January 11, 2021 14:13 - 13.3 MBWe have news on more government grant money, the vaccine rollout and some political predictions for 2021. To bring us the details is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Brad Butt - Let Our Businesses Open
December 18, 2020 13:00 - 12.3 MBBusiness meets with politicians to discuss reopening, Canada and the UK engage in a trade agreement and Regional Council is destined for a shake up. To bring us the details is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade
Matt Calligan - ArmorText
December 17, 2020 18:56 - 18.1 MBSecurity in the IT world is always important, but now with so many teams working remotely, CEOs and CIOs are waking up in the middle of the night with cold sweats concerned about the security of their communications. to help us understand the state of security is Matt Calligan. Matt is currently the Director of Growth Markets for ArmorText and previously was Co-founder and Head of Sales at Influents. For the past 10 years Matt has been helping startups and small businesses identify growth mar...
Warren Coughlin - How To Succeed In Uncertain Times
December 16, 2020 14:54 - 14.7 MBHow do you focus on the future when you're living a nightmare in the present. Is it possible to do a SWOT analysis when you're trying to figure out how to make payroll next week. Well, Warren Coughlin says it's possible and he can show you how. Warren has been coaching entrepreneurs to success and freedom since 2002. He's a self proclaimed recovering lawyer, a serial entrepreneur, a former college professor as well as an actor and theatre director.
Linda Martin - The Team Centric Business Model
December 15, 2020 18:58 - 13 MBWhy are some teams successful and others are not. Is it the boss? Is it aptitude or attitude. To help us with the discussion is Linda Martin. Linda is a team enablement coach. She has worked in over 50 countries and is a nominated woman of influence entrepreneur.
Peter Hall - COVID-19 Surprises
December 14, 2020 14:34 - 12.8 MBCOVID has been devastating for some businesses and a boom for others. AND in some circumstances has brought about major changes for the good. 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 com...
Brad Butt - Lightning Round
December 11, 2020 13:56 - 12.7 MBWhen will we get the COVID vaccine, order your booze with your bratwurst and put on your parka, it looks like we'll be dining outside this winter. To bring us the details is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Shannon Joseph - The Importance of Oil and Natural Gas in Ontario
December 10, 2020 16:31 - 17.8 MBThe oil and gas sector has been pummeled over the last few years. Prices dropping, environmental restrictions and decreasing demand. But the sector is still a critical part of our economy. Not only in Western Canada, but right hear at home in Mississauga. To help us understand the impact oil and gas has on Mississauga and our economic recovery is Shannon Joseph. Shannon is Vice President, Government Relations and Indigenous Affairs with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. She is ...
Diana Fletcher - The Cashless Society of The Future
December 08, 2020 16:18 - 12.9 MBCOVID has created a massive need for on line banking and payment services. Although, this has been a long time coming, COVID has catapulted this cashless method of payment to new levels. To help us understand what happens behind the scenes is Diana Fletcher. Diana is the President and co-founding partner of DCR Strategies Inc. and brings more than 30 years of experience in banking and payment solutions to the Metrolinx Board of Directors. As President of DCR Strategies, she spearheaded the de...
Peter Hall - Trade Deal Coles Notes
December 07, 2020 14:26 - 12.6 MBThe world has a new free trade agreement to add to the bundle. The RCEP. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. How does this fit into the CPTPP and the ASEAN agreements. 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. Yo...
Councillor Karen Ras - Business Closure Accountability
December 04, 2020 16:02 - 12.6 MBThe Region of Peel Council voted in favour of a motion to request that the Peel Medical Officer of Health use local municipality data on COVID-19 related to retail and businesses. This caused a split in Regional Council with Mississauga and Caledon pushing the resolution over the finish line with Brampton opposed. It's no secret that Brampton has been pushing the Regional COVID numbers to record levels. To help us with the discussion is the author of the resolution, Mississauga Ward 2 Council...
Jonathan Borrelli - Employers In Peel - Beware
December 03, 2020 17:20 - 13.7 MBWith rapid changes to various colour coded COVID stages, bring a myriad of obligations on employers. To help us understand what parts of the ACT will be affected is Jonathan Borelli. Jonathan is a labour lawyer with Mississauga based law firm Keyser Mason Ball.
Brad Butt - Federal Economic Update Analysis
December 01, 2020 15:23 - 14.1 MBThe Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland tabled her economic update which included a $100B stimulus package for Canada. Will it be enough? AND where was the sector specific dollars the hospitality and tourism sector have been pleading for? To bring us the details is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Stakeholder & Government Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Peter Hall - Global Troubles Drag Canada Down
November 30, 2020 16:34 - 13.8 MBIf you thought Canada only had Canada to worry about when it comes to our economic turmoil, think again. The problems of other countries can drag Canada down. So how do we assess other countries. 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 resear...
Brad Butt - Never Change Your Clock Again
November 27, 2020 16:02 - 12.7 MBWhat a crazy busy week. Vaccine breakthroughs, huge job losses and legislation capping business profits. WOW. 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.
Rocco Rossi - Business Confidence Update
November 26, 2020 20:49 - 12.8 MBThe Ontario Chamber of Commerce conducts a business confidence survey each year. This year they conducted an interim one. To help us understand why round 2 was conducted and what the survey uncovered is Rocco Rossi. Rocco is the President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and he joins me today to discuss the recent budget.
David Barnsdale - Corporate Owned Life Insurance
November 24, 2020 14:43 - 13.7 MBAs a business owner, of course you have life insurance. Your probably own in personally. But what if you company owned it. There are many benefits to corporate owned life insurance. 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 businesses to help them maximize the wealth generated from the family business and shelter those...
Peter Hall - The Economic Carnage of COVID
November 23, 2020 16:47 - 13.6 MBThe economic carnage we have endured due to COVID 19 is horrendous for many sectors. It has eroded confidence and sent many business into bankruptcy. But confidence seems to be returning since earlier this year OR are the confidence numbers climbing because the businesses that were in trouble, no longer have a voice. 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...
Brad Butt - Relief Money Now Available
November 20, 2020 17:21 - 12.6 MBA total lockdown looms over Peel Region, the province sets aside COVID lawsuits, rent relief is on the way and Brad has a surprise for us today. 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.
Aline Ayoub - How Safe Are Your Remote Employees?
November 19, 2020 20:21 - 12.5 MBHaving staff work from home continues to be a major concern for business leaders. Not only their personal safety but also from an ergonomically and mental health stand point. To help us with the discussion is Aline Ayoub. Aline is an HR professional with more than 30 years of experience and she joins us today.
Rocco Rossi - Ontario Budget Reaction
November 17, 2020 15:24 - 13.4 MBThe Provincial government announced their fall budget titled: An Action Plan to Protect, Support and Recover. There were some welcome programs for business but it wasn't packed with lucrative programs social programs as we've seen in some past budgets from past governments. To give us a perspective on the budget is Rocco Rossi. Rocco is the President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and he joins me today to discuss the recent budget.
Catherine Colasimone - Google Analytics
November 16, 2020 17:29 - 12.8 MBWhat are you analytics telling you about visitors to your website. What? Your not using an analytical tool. There are many out there and a free one is Google Analytics. To help us with this conversation 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.The Small Social Company is a small business, passio...
Brad Butt - Peel Region Turns COVID RED
November 13, 2020 14:00 - 12.7 MBPeel moves into a COVID Red zone, money is flowing from the province and what's happening with the federal programs? 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.
Lawrence Loh - Peel - A Red Zone
November 12, 2020 16:31 - 16.6 MBAfter seven long months of COVID, Peel Region found itself in another 28 day modified restriction phase which was to end on Friday Nov 6th. Then came the bad news. The Province had moved to a colour coded system and Peel was going into the RED zone. On top of that, the Chief Medical Officer for Peel added on some additional restrictions, sending businesses into a tailspin. Why is this happening, what did the Top Doc in Peel order and how much power does he have. Joining us is Dr. Lawrence Loh...
Jules Woods - Google My Business
November 10, 2020 17:08 - 12.4 MBAre you using Google My Business. If you're not, you may be missing out on a great opportunity to elevate your brand. To help us with the discussion is Julilyn Woods. Jules and her business partner Madi own and operate The Small Social Company is a small business, passionate about supporting small businesses and start ups with social media strategies. With over a decade of experience working for various Toronto agencies, partners Madi & Jules offer a wide range of digital services to help yo...
Peter Hall - Exchange Rates During COVID - Help Or Hinderance?
November 09, 2020 15:34 - 12.8 MBA huge concern during previous booms and busts was foreign exchange. In times gone by, many businesses would base their pricing on exchange rates, making all of their profit based on the spread between the two currencies. These benefits were realized during the 80s and into the 90s. But in 2007 we reached parity with the US and that broke the back of businesses that relied on exchange rates. So, what about now. During COVID, exchange rates see to have been pushed to the back burner. What effe...
Brad Butt - Mississauga Turns Orange
November 06, 2020 15:21 - 12.9 MBThe federal leader of the opposition calls on the government for better protection of small business, the province invests $1B to expand broadband and Peel Region turns orange. 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.
Craig McDonald - The Future of Career Colleges
November 05, 2020 19:20 - 12.7 MBHistory was made recently when a local Mississauga based career college signed an international agreement which has brought change and has given hope to literally thousands of private career colleges across Canada. To talk about the great news is Craig McDonald. Craig is the Director of Global Strategy & Innovation at Metalworks Institute in Mississauga.
Ken Tencer - Macrotrends and The Next Abnormal
November 03, 2020 14:45 - 13.9 MBCOVID has sent us a good many business leaders into a tail spin since the outbreak. We've used words like "unprecedented" , pivot, new normal, next normal. BUT what do these words mean AND what are the current trends revealing about the future. To help us with the discussion is Ken Tencer. Ken is the CEO of Spyder Works Inc, a company that helps organizations get their ideas off of the back of the napkin and successfully into the market. Ken is a business innovator and best-selling author of ...
Peter Hall - What Will The 2021 Economy Look Like?
November 02, 2020 15:36 - 12.5 MBAre economic models starting to settle down AND if this is true, what will the next couple of years look like. 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 watch Peter’s weekly video commentary by visiting the EDC w...
Brad Butt - Rent is Due on the 1st AND No Help in Sight?
October 30, 2020 13:41 - 12.4 MBDemands are made on the provincial government to provide evidence to back up their actions for moving regions to modified status AND the Federal Government drags it's heals on introducing legislation that will bring relief to businesses across Canada. To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Government & Stakeholder Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Nazlin Hirji - Micro-Credentials: Benefits For Your Business
October 29, 2020 13:39 - 13.1 MBUpgrading your education or the education of your team has countless benefits. In a world of rapid change, knowledge has never been more important. Sheridan College has been a leader in providing micro-credentials, which can increase attraction and retention of employees when the war for talent returns.......AND it will return. Canada has already returned 2.3 million people back to work since the pandemic displaced 3 million workers. That's a return rate of 90% AND we have not had a significa...
Kevin Fernandes - Real Estate Law Changes
October 27, 2020 14:26 - 13.7 MBRecent changes to the laws governing the real estate profession now gives them the opportunity to incorporate. What are the advantages to do this? to help us with the discussion is Kevin Fernandes. Kevin is an associate at Keyser Mason Ball, LLP and a member of the firm’s Corporate/Commercial and Mergers & Acquisitions practice groups. Kevin’s practice includes purchase and sale (asset and share) transactions, corporate matters, professional client corporate services, private equity transact...
Peter Hall - What's The Right Amount of Unemployment
October 26, 2020 15:20 - 13.8 MBThe pandemic gave way to Canadian employers shedding 3 million jobs. How many have returned and how is the job market in other countries affecting Canada? 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 watch Peter’s w...
Brad Butt - Property Tax Increases
October 23, 2020 13:18 - 12.8 MBWe narrowly miss a federal non confidence vote, the province steps in to protect people and companies from COVID related litigation and the City starts discussing how much your tax bill will rise next year. To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Government & Stakeholder Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Donna Heslin - Small Business Week
October 22, 2020 13:37 - 13.7 MBIt is Small Business Week in Canada and we are all celebrating those hard working women and men that drive our economy every day. Small business week was created by the Business Development Bank of Canada back in 1979 when it was known as the Federal Business Development Bank. Each year we take a week in October to celebrate entrepreneurs in the small biz sector. To help us celebrate this week is Donna Heslin. Donna is the lead for Entrepreneurship and Innovation for the City of Mississauga. ...
Sharon Worsley - Customer Service Nightmares - Pt 3
October 21, 2020 17:21 - 13.6 MBWell here we go again with my customer service nightmares part 2. Nothing urks me more than poor customer service. Sometimes it's the lack of good manners, like being in a bad mood when you show up for your customer service shift and taking in out on the customer, OR............well you get the idea. I seem to be a lightning rod for bad customer service, so to help me vent and tell me if I have a valid point or I'm just a cranky customer, is Sharon Worsley. Sharon is the Senior Manager of Cha...
Todd Ernst - GTAA Environmental Award of Excellence
October 20, 2020 13:23 - 12.3 MBMany people believe that Pearson Airport which sits squarely inside the borders of Mississauga is not an environmentally conscious corporate citizen. But the contrary is true. In fact Pearson has just won the 2020 Environmental Achievement Award for North America in the Environmental Management System Category. To tell us more about the award and update us on what Pearson is doing to make the airport an environmental safe zone is Todd Ernst. Todd is the Director Aviation Infrastructure, Energ...
Peter Hall - Are Trade Deficits Bad For An Economy
October 19, 2020 14:16 - 13.3 MBChina has one worth $421B. What is it. A trade surplus. Who bears the weight of a trade deficit or benefits from a trade surplus. AND is running a trade deficit a bad thing for an 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 assessment and corporate research g...
Brad Butt - New Federal Programs For Business
October 16, 2020 13:32 - 12.7 MBPeel Region is ordered back to Stage2, the federal government releases details on new stimulus programs and the City of Mississauga proposes a property tax hike. To bring us up to speed on these stories and more is Brad Butt. Brad is the Vice President of Government & Stakeholder Relations for the Mississauga Board of Trade.
Ellen McGregor - MERG
October 15, 2020 14:27 - 14.1 MBCOVID-19 has taken a devastating toll on many business sectors around the globe. And that hits home here is Mississauga. During the initial stages of the pandemic, I engaged in a conversation with one of MBOTs greatest advocates. Ellen McGregor. Ellen is a former Chair of the board of directors of MBOT. A current member of the MBOT Executive Committee and now Chair of the Mississauga Economic Recovery Group know as MERG. Oh yes, and Ellen still finds time to be the CEO of Fielding Environment...
Peter Hall - Is Inflation Around the Corner?
October 13, 2020 13:47 - 12.5 MBAs if we didn't have enough to worry about with an economic downturn, do we need to worry about inflation due to low interest rates? 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 watch Peter’s weekly video commentary...
Brad Butt - Federal Ban On Single Use Plastics
October 09, 2020 16:14 - 13.4 MBThe federal government wants to ban single use plastic containers. Is this the right time to potentially cripple an industry employing thousands of people and contributing to our economy? 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.
Maryann Baird - Mississauga Food Bank - Pt 2
October 08, 2020 14:36 - 13.4 MBMayor Crombie's annual Thanksgiving Food Bank Drive is in full swing until October 18th. With a goal of $250,000 and 170,000 pounds of food, it's a big goal. But with COVID-19 stretching family food budgets to the edge, the pressure on food banks and support services are at their max. Behind the scenes are unsung heros who unpack trucks, put food on shelves and distribute packages to those in need. They are the volunteers at the food bank and joining us today is one of those volunteers, Marya...
Paul Meo - Manufacturing and Economic Recovery
October 07, 2020 13:39 - 16.5 MBPost World War II, manufacturing was the driver for our economy. Canada maintained hundreds of thousands of good paying manufacturing jobs that fueled middle class living. Over the years, the face of manufacturing has changed and pre COVID, Canada shed another 300,000 manufacturing jobs. So, what does the future of manufacturing looks like post COVID. 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....
Dr Lawrence Loh - The Second Wave Of COVID-19
October 06, 2020 15:09 - 14.4 MBPeel Region saw a spike in COVID-19 related cases after the Labour Day weekend. Will we see this repeat after Thanksgiving and again at Christmas. And how does the regular flu season play into all of this. To help us with the discussion is Dr. Lawrence Loh. Dr. Loh is the Interim 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 know...