ECONOMIC REVIEW 2016 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Building the Future & CULTURE Contents Mayor of Brampton 01 Messages from Mayor and Chair, Economic Development & Culture Committee

02 Opportunity adds up in Brampton Brampton continues to prosper, led by sustained economic growth. Brampton also has the advantage of being located right in the centre of the Innovation Super Corridor. 03 Economic Overview As Brampton moves onto the global stage, there are exciting That’s one of the reasons companies like Canon choose developments setting the stage for innovation and growth. 05 Key Developments and Investments to set up operations here. Our location and infrastructure 07 Key Industry Snapshot A university is the single greatest incubator and catalyst for more jobs, advantages, along with our youth and diversity, make development and investment in our city. On October 26, 2016, Finance a compelling story as we partner in Toronto Global’s 11 Central Area Minister Charles Sousa announced a Provincial commitment to build pitch to international business communities. a university in Brampton. Brampton will be home to a unique centre 12 Entrepreneurship New developments and expansion only give more reason for education, innovation and collaboration – to build industry for businesses to invest in our city, and for our future 13 Cultural Services partnerships, promote research and commercialization, and deliver leaders and innovators to establish their roots here. 14 Milestone Event and the skills needed to be successful today and in the future. Let’s work together to explore new opportunities in the Strategic Partners A significant health and life sciences cluster is starting to take shape area of innovation and together we will become a beacon around the new Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and that will attract new economic development, disrupt Wellness. Businesses in this sector are already investing in this the status quo and move our city forward. growth opportunity.

Jeff Bowman City Councillor Wards 3 & 4 Chair, Economic Development & Culture Committee

Brampton is moving to take a prominent place as a major urban centre, Our Economic Development model is based on Brampton’s and our Economic Development approach is transforming to match. transformation story. We’re modernizing, collaborating, partnering and innovating to reflect our City’s reality Acknowledging the role culture plays in the vibrancy of the local and the best path to greater economic success. economy, the new Economic Development and Culture office is building on a history of client service and now positioning Brampton as a significant competitor to other Canadian and global cities. Talent and transportation are critical factors when companies make the choice to invest in a city. Brampton’s growth, youth and diversity provide a pipeline of talent to fill the jobs of tomorrow, and our location and access to amenities and infrastructure make Brampton a clear winner.

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89+ 290 NEW BUSINESSES LANGUAGES SPOKEN created per year (average) by 209 different cultures

2,400 NEW JOBS LOWEST MEDIAN AGE created per year (average) IN CANADA 34.7

2ND FASTEST RANKED FOR SALE GROWING CITY TOP 10 OVERALL MID-SIZED CITY The largest supply of IN CANADA TOP 10 BEST BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS vacant land adjacent Approx.14,000 new & CONNECTIVITY to Canada’s largest residents per year FDI Magazine airport YYZ

HOME TO CN The largest Intermodal AAA Railway terminal HEADQUARTERS Credit Rating – 11 years in Canada 80 (Over 100 employees) (Standard & Poor’s) 51% OF WORKFORCE HAVE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION 7 TRANSCONTINENTAL HIGHWAYS Highly skilled talent accessing 158 million North American consumers

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TOTAL DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION (SQUARE FEET ADDED) (DOLLARS) City ofBrampton BuildingPermit Data Development measurement source: Catalogue no. 64-001-XIE, Dec2016. National rankings Source: StatisticsCanada, came inatcloseto700,000squarefeet total. 1.7 millionsquarefeet. Newdevelopment Amazon (868,121squarefeet), totalingover The Gap(357,717squarefeet)and Orlando Corp. (422,720squarefeet), to existingindustrialfacilities, mostnotably In 2016, thereweresubstantialexpansions space (approx.100 millionsquarefeet). accounting for12percentofallindustrial of thelargestinGreater Toronto Area, The CityofBrampton industrialbaseisone CANADA 5 $176 2.4 TH INDUSTRIAL M

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GREATER 2 2 ND 24 120 ResolutionDrive(22,000squarefeet). feet), Michaels Arts andCrafts located at at 25CoachworksCrescent(63,000square construction, mostnotably Audi Brampton Eight newretaildevelopmentsbegan a totalofcloseto26millionsquarefeet. space tothecommercialinventoryfor added closeto212,000squarefeetoffloor In 2016, newcommercialconstruction CANADA COMMERCIAL 212 $65 TH K M ft TORONTO AREA GREATER 7 2 TH 16 institutional servicesalsoincreasesoonafter. increases, thenumberofschools and other residential cycle. As residentialdevelopment institutional market issensitive tothe Similar tocommercialdevelopment, the 61 percent. decreasing thetotalinvestmentmarket by institutional developmentin2016slowed, largely duetothenewPeel MemorialCentre, million squarefeetofnewinstitutionalspace, After abanneryearin2015, addingoverone CANADA INSTITUTIONAL 372 $97 TH K M ft TORONTO AREA 5 GREATER 2 TH RESIDENTIAL OVERVIEW Growth plus. $1.6B $2B The Canadian economy has not been immune to the global slowdown as the Bank of Canada reported Canadian GDP growth of 1.3 per cent for 2016, down from its target range of 2-3 per cent.

The City of Brampton has also felt the global economic pressures. The Region of Peel unemployment rate has increased from 6.8 percent in 2015 to 7.1 per cent in 2016, but remains lower than the 10-year average for the region.

Still, Canada is once again the fastest growing country in the G7 according to Statistics Canada, and the Brampton economy continues to demonstrate growth. According to the 2016 census, the population of Brampton is close to 600,000, a growth of over 13 per cent since 2011.

Brampton had a 4.8 per cent increase in new businesses GREATER GREATER from 2015, and those businesses provided 2,400 additional CANADA TORONTO AREA CANADA TORONTO AREA jobs within the community. More than 97 per cent of these TH ND TH ND new businesses employed less than 75 people and are able 6 2 7 2 to adapt quickly to changing economic circumstances.

Brampton remains in a strong competitive position because of its diverse and resilient economic base and has transformed 2 2 its economic development approach to target high growth 9.6M ft 12.5M ft business sectors. Our location in the middle of the Innovation Super Corridor, and new strategic investments, like a university, Residential development in Brampton has will have a significant and positive impact on the regional been a strong construction market for the labour force and long-term job growth in Brampton. past decade. Residential construction has averaged $1.3 billion each year, for the past According to Statistics Canada, Brampton placed 7th 10 years, adding approximately 4,000 new 220 2,400 in the country for total construction value in 2016, generating housing units each year. NEW BUSINESSES NEW JOBS $2 billion in investment. With high growth expected to (4.8% increase) (64% increase) The demand on housing in Brampton continue until 2041, the City of Brampton is in a strong has increased in the residential resale position to attract investment and will remain among the market. Brampton, recorded 10,964 sales country’s most active markets in the coming decades. of residential dwellings, which equates to $6.4 billion, with an average selling price of *Source: $584,676 (an increase of 19.7 per cent from 4,000 $584,676 1. IMF World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update, 2015). On average, Brampton has one of NEW RESIDENTIAL AVERAGE HOME RESALE January 2017: A Shifting Global Economic Landscape 2. Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report, January 2017 the lowest “numbers of days on the market” UNITS (19.7% increase) 3. Statistics Canada, Catalogue no. 64-001-XIE, December 2016 in 2016. Brampton continues to have one of 4. Brampton Economic Development Office the lowest home prices among the Greater 5. Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey, December 2015-December 2016 Toronto Area. 6. Brampton Building Division, December 2016 4 7. Monthly MarketWatch (Toronto Real Estate Board) December 2016 8. GTA Q4 2015/2016 Industrial Statistics – (Colliers International) key investments+ developments $2B Investment in Brampton

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COMMERCIAL & RETAIL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED USE INDUSTRIAL 5 01 07 12 Orlando Corporation Redwood Properties Audi Dealership Churchill Business Community One 25-storey tower and New 62,700 sq. ft. facility 422,720 sq. ft. addition one 27-storey residential tower $7 million* $35 million* investment on top of a three-storey podium 25 Coachworks Cres. 7825 Winston Churchill Blvd. with 387 dwelling units and 10,800 sq. ft. of commercial 03. CANON CANADA INC. 13 02 $140 million** investment Springdale Public Library Orlando Corporation 45 Railroad St. – Opening 2018 New 27,500 sq.ft. facility Churchill Business Community $17 million* investment on 4 acres New spec building, one million sq. ft. 08 10705 Bramalea Rd. $43 million* investment Cumberland Development 8050 Heritage Rd. One five-storey office tower 14 – Amazon Opened 2016 55,700 sq. ft. and one 23-storey Taro Pharmaceuticals residential tower (156 units) 2,500 sq. ft. addition 145-147 Queen St. E. 09. PEEL MEMORIAL CENTRE FOR 03 $294,000* investment INTEGRATED HEALTH AND WELLNESS Canon Canada Inc. 130 East Dr. New Canadian head office 09 Three buildings, 190,000 sq. ft. each Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated 15 $66 million** investment Health and Wellness Carttera Management Inc. Phase one opened Fall 2016 Completed fall 2016, fully New 900,000 sq. ft. industrial facility 8000 Mississauga Rd. operational early 2017 $59 million** investment Phase one 350,000 sq.ft. facility 8875 Torbram Rd. 04 $500 million** investment (600,000 sq. ft.) 20 Lynch St. 10. ATLAS HEALTHCARE CENTRE Gap Inc. 16 357,717 sq. ft. addition ErinoakKids Centre for $8 million* investment 10 Treatment and Development 9500 McLaughlin Rd. N. Atlas Healthcare Centre 121,000 sq. ft. facility on 8 acres New seven-storey office building $60 million** investment 05 67,000 sq. ft. 10145 McVean Dr. – Opening in 2017 $85 million** investment Davis Campus, Skilled Trades Centre 241 Queen St. E. New 131,000 sq. ft. facility 12. AUDI DEALERSHIP $47.5 million** investment 11 7899 McLaughlin Rd. S. Infinity Dealership New 16,000 sq.ft. facility 06 $2 million* investment A. Grenville and William Davis Court House 60 Coachworks Cres. Six-storey expansion 110,000 sq. ft. 7755 Hurontario St. S. * Construction costs 13. SPRINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY ** Construction costs and land value 6 innovation + technology snapshotkey industry 275 7.8 k BUSINESSES EMPLOYEES PART OF THE INNOVATION SUPER CORRIDOR What’s new? The Brampton Economic Development Office provides one-on-one assistance to help guide investors and provide strategic advice in steering through the development approval process. Whether you are looking for customized guidance, expert sector advice Canon Located at 8050 Heritage Road, the or access to funding programs, we can help. In November, Canon Canada 850,000-square-foot centre, employing officially opened Phase One of their more than 700 people, is Amazon new state-of-the-art headquarters Canada’s first fulfillment warehouse at 8000 Mississauga Road. equipped with high-tech Amazon SECTOR LEADS robotics that make the company’s Canon Canada’s new head office is As Brampton moves to take a prominent online delivery system even faster. LEED Gold Certified, and was designed position as a major urban centre, our Economic to follow the company philosophy, Development approach is transforming to Business Supporting STEM Education kyosei, the Japanese word for living match. Brampton’s Economic Development Amazon Canada also made a big splash and working harmoniously together. Office has a new sector-based approach, in Brampton’s technology community anticipating the skills and industries In honour of this special occasion, just prior to their official launch. With of tomorrow, while accounting for Mayor Jeffrey presented Canon Mayor Linda Jeffrey and other city traditional strengths. Sector leads have Canada with a street sign officially officials in attendance, Amazon made been assigned to each of our four key naming the roadway in front of the a surprise delivery to the Brampton industries as a single point of contact. new headquarters “Canon Way”. Robotics Club presenting them with They know everything there is to know $10,000 worth of robotics equipment, Amazon Fulfillment Centre about getting things done in Brampton. technology and financial support. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently The gift will support the Brampton BRAMPTON COMPANIES visited Brampton to officially open Robotics Club as it enters the robotics Canada’s first-ever Amazon high-tech CONTRIBUTED OVER competition season. robotic distribution centre. EXPEDITOR $900 MILLION TO THE Amazon is proud to give back to the “This is a really big day for Amazon,” The newly created role of Expeditor in the NATIONAL GDP IN THE communities where its associates Economic Development Office will work the Prime Minister said. “Today marks live and work and is committed to INNOVATION AND across the key sectors, supporting activities, day one in the launch of this new supporting science, technology, and working to streamline client service by TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY high-tech facility.” engineering and math (STEM) acting as a facilitator and conduit to municipal education programming. services for the business community. 7 $900m+ innovation + technology advanced manufacturing 51.5k 1,300 BUSINESSES EMPLOYEES (directly and indirectly)

Sheridan College’s Centre for companies currently working with Gray Tools Expands with New provide professionals in the industrial, Advanced Manufacturing and CAMDT include: MDA Canada, Partnership and Technology oil and gas, power generation, military Design Technologies Brampton Engineering, Hatch, In 2016, Gray Tools Canada Inc. and aviation fields the best available Brampton is extremely fortunate and Hydro ONE Brampton, Blue Giant, announced its expansion into the products and solutions that will ensure proud to be home to Sheridan College’s Jancox Stampings, Almag Aluminum, industrial chemical market, with the proper maintenance of production Centre for Advanced Manufacturing AVP Solutions, Jambo Kitmeer launch of Turbo-K gas turbine cleaner, facilities. Turbo-K International Ltd. and Design Technologies (CAMDT). Ltd., Dr. HVAC, Cobric Chemicals the first product introduction resulting will be able to provide the level of The Centre has a mission to produce Inc., WG – Pro Manufacturing Ltd., from a new strategic partnership with expertise and product innovation highly qualified graduates who will Confederation Freezers, Amcor and Turbo-K International Ltd. required to position Gray Tools as Magna – Plastcoat. a trusted name in the industrial SHERIDAN COLLEGE’S meet the current and future needs Turbo-K is the only gas turbine chemical market”. CENTRE FOR ADVANCED of the manufacturing sector, and to compressor cleaner in the world provide local SMEs access to advanced As a supplier to the Canadian industry MANUFACTURING AND 28,000 square feet of space with no cloud point, the temperature manufacturing expertise and state-of- for over a century, Gray Tools is at the DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES available at CAMDT for R&D below which waxes in some fuels the-art resources. CAMDT is making an solidify, clogging fuel filters and forefront of the latest challenges and (CAMDT) UNIQUE projects. impact on the manufacturing industry. injectors in engines. factors influencing the maintenance, PARTNERSHIP WITH $10 million invested to date from repair, and operation of industrial CAMDT is a 40,000 sq. ft. Gray Tools’ expansion into the INDUSTRY HELPS PUT Sheridan, the City of Brampton, machinery. The expansion into the “technology playground” for chemical business is not a radical the Ministry of Economic chemical category will provide peace THE ‘ADVANCED’ IN students, manufacturers and industry change in strategic direction, but Development and Trade and of mind to professionals who put MANUFACTURING partners to explore highly specialized rather a complementary addition industry to support CAMDT’s their trust in the Gray Tools name for manufacturing and design equipment. that supports the company’s mission, sustainability. over 100 years. CAMDT is a learning environment according to company President $490,000 received in federal for students and a testing platform Gary Nuttall: “Gray Tools’ mission is to for local manufacturing and industry and provincial funding for and addresses the challenges of applied research. the manufacturing industry while 70 CAMDT private-sector developing graduates with the skills partnerships since 2012. and practical knowledge to make an 1,500 students who immediate and positive impact on the learn about CAMDT’s workforce. Some of the Brampton equipment every year

8 health & life sciences snapshotkey industry 11.7k 250 BUSINESSES EMPLOYEES (directly and indirectly)

ErinoakKids Peel Memorial Centre for Brampton Builds Key Ties the Minister of Health and Long-Term Set to open mid-2017, the new Integrated Health and Wellness With Israel Care, Dr. Eric Hoskins, she visited the Brampton ErinoakKids Treatment and The new Peel Memorial Centre for Mayor Jeffrey was among a group Medtronic Tel Aviv office. Medtronic’s Development Centre – (Giampaolo Integrated Health and Wellness, of government and business Canadian headquarters is located Foundation Campus) is located located at 20 Lynch Street in representatives, along with Ontario in Brampton. Brampton is home to at 10145 McVean Drive, on the Downtown Brampton, has officially Premier Kathleen Wynne, who visited several other leading health and northeast corner of McVean Drive opened its doors. The new 350,000 Israel for a trade mission (May 15-20, life sciences companies including and Castlemore Road. The Centre square foot facility brings together 2016). Mayor Linda Jeffrey pitched Canadian Blood Services, Taro will provide treatment, rehabilitation many different health care providers Brampton as a strong and fast- Pharmaceuticals Inc., Dynacare and support services to children with in one convenient location to provide growing health and life sciences hub Medical Laboratories, Stericycle disabilities and will be the largest of specialized health care services – to several business interests in Israel. Canada and MDA Space Missions. the three new ErinoakKids facilities. both traditional and alternative. It’s “The individuals I met from Ontario Mayor Jeffery also visited Tel Aviv The new 121,000 square foot a modern, well-equipped facility, and the Middle East are excited and University, an institution on the Brampton facility will house 250 staff offering an innovative approach to interested in our community and cutting edge of medical research. on an eight-acre parcel of land that the services the community needs the the diverse, young and high skilled Tel Aviv University is currently working backs onto a forested area and most, including high-tech diagnostics workforce,” said Mayor Jeffrey. with several Canadian educational natural stream, offering opportunities and day surgery facilities, an urgent institutions, and looking to partner for outdoor treatment sessions care centre, seniors rehab and wellness The delegation also included with hospitals to further their research. and activities. services, women’s, children’s and Ontario companies pursuing trade The timing of the new Peel Memorial adolescent care as well as mental opportunities, as well as institutions THE HEALTH AND LIFE Centre for Integrated Health and health programs. interested in collaborating with Wellness opening makes Brampton SCIENCES SECTOR EMPLOYS Israeli firms on research and a good fit for collaboration. APPROXIMATELY 11,700 development projects. PEOPLE DIRECTLY AND Brampton looks forward to an Mayor Jeffery identified 16 business INDIRECTLY TO OVER economically prosperous relationship prospects, 14 of those in the health 250 COMPANIES. with the Israeli government and and life sciences sector. Along with business community.

MORE THAN 9 100 BIOTECHNOLOGY FIRMS WITHIN A 11,700 30 MINUTE DRIVE food & beverage 16.7k 120 BUSINESSES EMPLOYEES (directly and indirectly)

New Scholarships for Women Crumps’ Naturals, a Treat to Meet replacement and to meet the needs of Supporting Growth in Brampton’s Pursuing Skilled Trades In 2016, Economic Development staff the many dogs with allergies. By 2013 Food and Beverage Processing Two prominent Brampton businesses had the opportunity to meet with Joe the company outgrew their humble Sector: Brampton Food & have come together on an initiative and Margot Crump of the Crump beginnings and relocated to a larger facility Beverage Symposium that will provide 15 new $2,000 Group. Starting from their garage in in Brampton at 29 Melanie Drive and now The Economic Development Office, scholarships for women pursuing 2006, Crumps’ Naturals established a occupies 30,000 square feet of production in collaboration with BDC and training in skilled trades. Unifor brand specializing in quality, natural and office space and 10,000 square feet The , (Canada’s largest private sector dog treats with the fewest ingredients, of warehouse space. hosted the Brampton Food and union), Coca-Cola and Sheridan sourced only within Canada or the Currently, The Crump Group employs Beverage Symposium, where food College recently announced the United States. The line of healthy 60 people and sells its products and beverage businesses from scholarships to support female and wholesome pet treats are across Canada and the United States. Brampton and across the Greater students enrolled in the skilled trades all natural, have no additives, no In 2014, the company attended Toronto Area had the opportunity or post-graduate manufacturing preservatives, no colours and no fillers. Interzoo in Germany, one of the to meet with key representatives management programs. The goal was to grow the business largest pet industry trade shows in from processors, retailers, regulators, locally while gradually expanding and associations, as well as The scholarships are timed to coincide the world, where they were finalists distribution channels into the broader government officials, advocates, with the re-location of Sheridan’s for an Innovative Products Award. Canadian market. academics and independent experts. Skills Training Centre – for students The Crumps’ Naturals brand was The event facilitated opportunities enrolled in trades and apprenticeship The Crumps’ Naturals brand would soon extremely well-received and plans AS THE CITY’S THIRD for engagement and meaningful programs – from Oakville to a find its way to the United States. Over the are in place to launch the products conversations to build strong business LARGEST MANUFACTURING new 130,000 square foot building next five years, Crumps’ Sweet Potato in Europe. relationships, and share best practices SUB-SECTOR, BRAMPTON’S in Brampton. Chews was developed as a safe rawhide and insight into the tremendous FOOD AND BEVERAGE potential of this sector. SECTOR DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY EMPLOYS A TOTAL OF 16,700 PEOPLE. 16,700 10 Central Area A Hotspot for Growth. Development is gaining real A centrepiece to the area is the new Peel Memorial at 45 Railroad Street with two high-rise 25- and Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness (PMC), 27-storey buildings with commercial space. In momentum in Brampton’s Central a redevelopment of the former Peel Memorial addition, Mattamy is moving forward with its next Area, evolving this traditionally Hospital, which represents a major redevelopment phase of a high-rise mixed-use development at designated growth area to a high for Brampton and the Downtown. More than Kennedy and Queen by introducing a 30-storey $500 million has been invested in the 350,000 square residential building with commercial uses. density, mixed-use, transit friendly foot urgent care facility that is estimated to see DOWNTOWN ETOBICOKE CREEK corridor. This strategic economic area 40,000 visitors annually. This state-of-the-art facility

offers an urgent care centre and delivers services REVITALIZATION: RIVERWALK PROJECT stretching seven km along Queen The Downtown Etobicoke Creek Revitalization, ranging from day surgeries to mental health and including the Riverwalk Project, is a key city initiative Street into the downtown, promoted addictions support. Even during early construction, contributing to the redevelopment of the area. by the City’s Central Area Incentive the Central Area has seen more doctors’ offices, Its goal is to provide long-term solutions for the rehab centres, and wellness clinics begin to group Programs, has produced a number flood issues while at the same time creating together around the area, with the most recent new public space and amenities, bringing new of recently completed residential and approval of the Brampton Atlas Healthcare Medical development opportunities, enhancing the Centre, a seven-storey medical care building. commercial developments in strong downtown character and strengthening Brampton’s ambition is to build a significant Health its identity. support of the continuous and Life Sciences cluster around the PMC. economic growth. The vitality of residential development further supports DOWNTOWN Brampton’s phenomenal growth in Health and LIfe The very successful Façade and Building Sciences. Cumberland Developments is proposing Improvement Grant program saw the completion a mixed-use development consisting of a 21-storey of approximately $2.7 million worth of investment, residential condominium together with office and including the recently opened Wendel Clark’s retail uses. Preston Homes/Redwood Properties is Classic Grill and Bar, Carve on Lot 5 and industry beginning their second mixed-use project in Brampton A Taste of Mediterranean. snapshot Central Area Employment by Sector EMPLOYEES PER SECTOR 2016 CENTRAL HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATION & 2 HEALTH & TECHNOLOGY 150.5k ft LIFE SCIENCES 698 ADDED 1,428 46 ADVANCED NEW BUSINESSES MANUFACTURING 3,748 287 FOOD & JOBS CREATED BEVERAGE 231 11 $35.7M INVESTMENT Brampton Entrepreneur Centre

3k summer company grants to 30 youth 5k starter company 200 grants to 27 youth $225k 526 3k 5k 145 START-UPS JOBS CREATED CONSULTATIONS ENTREPRENEURS PARTICIPATED CLIENT INQUIRIES PROVINCIAL FUNDING TO IN SEMINARS & EVENTS BRAMPTON ENTREPRENEURS

Orlando Bowen – Game Changers Event Balbir Sohi – Smiles on Wheels presentation on Dragons’ Den

Game Changers Event Entrepreneur Success “I learned so much from the Brampton The Brampton Entrepreneur Centre held the very Balbir Sohi, owner of Smiles on Wheels, a Entrepreneur Centre,” said Sohi. “My successful Brampton Game Changers event, a Brampton-based mobile dental hygiene practice, experience there really helped refine celebration of youth entrepreneurship in the City. was able to lean on the solid skills she gained at the my business model and prepared me 150 entrepreneurs, mentors and partners from Brampton Entrepreneur Centre when she faced the for my Dragons’ Den pitch.” the community gathered to recognize the Dragons on CBC’s Dragons’ Den. ENTREPRENEUR – BALBIR SOHI accomplishments of youth in the Summer Company Smiles on Wheels is a mobile dental hygiene and Starter Company programs. Brampton’s own, “Balbir is a young woman who I have business that Sohi launched in 2012. Orlando Bowen was the keynote speaker. Orlando watched with great pride – she is a great is a former CFL linebacker and is the founder and Her Dragons’ Den episode aired February 8, 2017 example of not only the entrepreneurial Executive Director at One Voice One Team Youth and showed that her hard work and effort in the passion necessary to be successful but someone who gives back regularly Leadership Organization. City of Brampton’s Entrepreneur Centre certainly paid off. Sohi secured an investment deal with to our thriving city,” Boston Pizza’s Jim Treliving for $240,000. BRAMPTON MAYOR – LINDA JEFFREY

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PEOPLE ATTENDED PEOPLE ATTENDED FILM ISSUED PERMITS GENERATING THEATRE PRODUCTIONS CORPORATE-RUN IN ECONOMIC

920 & ARTS PROGRAMS 400k 254 FESTIVALS & EVENTS $3.6M IMPACT 132k Culture plays an important role in the economic prosperity and social vitality of any world-class city.

In spring 2016, established an Arts and Culture Panel. The Panel is a short-term, ad-hoc body that will provide recommendations SPECIAL EVENTS 2. CELEBRAMPTON– 3. 55+ GAMES OPENING to Brampton City Council on the role COMMUNITY VILLAGE AND CLOSING CEREMONIES of the municipality in arts and culture 1. VISIT FROM THE DUKE OF KENT CeleBRAMPTON is the kick off to summer The Festival and Special Events Office and for the development of the City’s The Lorne Scots celebrated 150 years in the City bringing out more than 30,000 supported the 55+ Games Opening and new Cultural Master Plan to be rolled of service to Canada over an event-filled participants to the downtown core for a Closing Ceremonies in collaboration with out in 2018. It is comprised of weekend in September 2016. The City day filled with free family fun! The event other city departments. The 55+ Games 18 community members from Brampton’s of Brampton commemorated their features a Community Village, where more hosted more than 5,000 Canadians diverse arts, culture, business and great milestone with the unveiling than 25 local businesses, not-for-profit from almost every province and engaged education communities, and five of a monument in Gage Park, attended organizations and community groups nearly 1,000 volunteers from high school members of Council. It is a key by HRH Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, are given an opportunity to showcase students to senior citizens. initiative in the 2016-2018 Strategic and Colonel-in-Chief of the Lorne Scots. their services for free. It is a great Plan, under the “Strong Communities” opportunity for residents to learn about 4. BRAMPTON ARTS WALK priority. For further information contact: local offerings while supporting the OF FAME [email protected] community businesses, groups and In 2016, five Bramptonians were inducted organizations that serve them. into the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame Brampton’s Cultural Vibrancy: for their achievements in the arts and entertainment industry: (left to right) The buzz and positive Andy Donato, Othalie Graham, Exco Levi, energy that comes Trey Anthony and Lee Aaron. from community activities develops 1 our unique identity, helping to define our city and building strong community 3 attachment. 2 4

13 LONGSTANDING BUSINESSES HONOURED AT MILESTONE EVENT OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS

More than 20 longstanding Brampton businesses were recognized at the City of Brampton’s Business Milestone Event held this past September. The event was hosted by the Brampton Economic Development & Culture Office, and presented the recipients’ certificates reflecting their achievements. Almost 100 Brampton businesses achieved milestones of 25, 50, 75 or 100+ years of operation in Brampton in 2016.

Celebrating the century milestone this year was Davis Webb LLP, a prominent Brampton law firm with strong roots in the area. and Ronald Webb both spoke at the event, reflecting on the firm’s founder, A. Grenville Davis. In his acceptance remarks, Mr. Webb acknowledged both the value of the milestone event, and the importance of community.

Davis Webb LPP accepts the Milestone Award

RECIPIENTS IN ATTENDANCE

DAVIS WEBB LLP 100

MISTER TRANSMISSION 50

ATTRELL HYUNDAI 25

DANAMARK WATERCARE 25

DYNACARE MEDICAL LABORATORIES 25

FEAST YOUR EYES CATERING INC. 25

JANPATH METAL FABRICATIONS 25

KENNEDY OPTICAL 25

PET VALUE 25

SARAH E. MOTT-TRILLE PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 25

SCHAEFER SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL LTD. 25

SPRINGDALE ELECTRIC 25

SGT GROUP 25

STITCH IT 25

ST. MARY’S SENIOR CITIZENS RESIDENCE BRAMPTON INC. 25

TRADITIONAL BAKERY AND CAFÉ 25

VIVEIROS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES 25

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