Author: Trevor McPherson, President & CEO of Mississauga Board of Trade Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney has often remarked about the close relationship he enjoyed with both Presidents Reagan and George H. W. Bush.  There were many areas of common purpose, including of course a strong belief in the benefits of free trade in supporting […]

Author: Steve Rhone, 2023 MBOT Chair, Present & CEO, Weston Forest Well, we have survived another winter, and are looking forward to brighter days ahead. I would be remiss to not make a few comments about the passing of a true City Builder, Hazel McCallion. Her energy and enthusiasm for the potential and promise of

Author: The Shores of Port Credit Experience luxury living in the heart of charming Port Credit, the GTA’s hidden gem. With plenty to do, see and savour, and the city just a 25-minute GO Train ride away, nothing is far from your doorstep at The Shores of Port Credit. Introducing Luxury Senior Rentals, where 5-star

Author: Lubna Hisham, General Manager, PropertyGuys.com Mississauga Thinking of selling your home? Here are our top 5 tips to keep in mind that can help you navigate the home selling journey. Tip #1 Price it right Every homeowner highly values their home. Your home is your castle, right? A very common mistake when selling your

Author: Melissa Babel (B.A. (Hons) LL.B, Barrister and Solicitor, Babel Immigration Law) Canada Immigration Update An ambitious Levels Plan for Canadian Immigration On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced Canada’s 2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan. This multi-year plan has one of its primary focusses the needs of Canadian business to attract and

Author: Tourism Mississauga For almost 50 years, Square One Shopping Centre has served as the pinnacle of Mississauga’s city centre. Helping to put Mississauga on the map for visitors the world over and drawing crowds that drive guests to nearby businesses and attractions across the city. Completed in 1973 by local visionary Bruce McLaughlin, the

Author: Jamohl Rutherford (Jamohl Rutherford, MBA, is leader of BDC’s small business team in GTA West (Mississauga, Halton Region and Etobicoke). If you’re a business owner these days, the uncertainty never seems to end. Inflation, labour shortages, supply disruption, economic headwinds—the list goes on. Entrepreneurs do have a choice in how to manage their business

Author: Sabrina Gismondi November is “Make a Will Month” in Ontario. In the spirit of raising awareness for how essential it is to have a Will, I thought it would be helpful to debunk some common myths I often hear as an estate planning lawyer. By shedding a spotlight on these themes, I hope that

Author: J D Factors Canada’s economy is expected to experience two consecutive quarters of negative GDP in Q1 and Q2 of 2023, according to expert economists. This will constitute a technical recession, and while economists are optimistic it will be short lived, it is better to prepare for the worst as a business owner. Lowered

Author: Trevor McPherson, President & CEO of Mississauga Board of Trade Let’s face it – the current business and economic climate is downright dizzying.  It’s difficult to be optimistic with so many clouds circling above us.  In fact, there’s a buzzword to describe what we’re going through and it’s making the rounds in corporate boardrooms