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Vaughan. Business Link. BUSINESS NEWS AND STATISTICS FROM THE CITY OF VAUGHAN YEAR IN REVIEW 2013 Impmprorove Cananaadada’s neww 32032020,0000000-s0-0-ssq.fqqfq..f.ft.t. comcocomommemmererciaciciiaallr retaeet ill buibuiildiddiinngg renr derd iningngn . THE TRANSFORMATION OF VAUGHAN GIVING AND GAINING MORE – INTO A MAJOR URBAN CENTRE VAUGHAN BUSINESSES STEP UP AGAIN What does it take to transform a City? It takes a vision, strategy and leadership to make Is there a measurable payoff for corporate social responsibility it happen. With the accomplishments and progress this Council and administration has (CSR)? When companies get the mix of “what” causes or made on the City’s strategic plans, Vaughan is now realizing the transformation from issues, and “how” or approaches to adding value, philanthropic a suburban community into a major urban centre. activities and competitive advantage become mutually reinforcing. Whether we think in these terms, or just have The City of Vaughan’s 10-year Economic Development Strategy of 2010 provides visceral need to give of ourselves, we all benefit. a blueprint for Vaughan’s future economic growth. While it’s focus is on developing Vaughan as an economic centre for attracting investments and jobs, it also places equal This past holiday season, we saw the generosity of local importance on creating a thriving, vibrant community that offers an impressive quality Vaughan businesses. More than 70 businesses donated toys of life and high level of connectivity. The City continues to reach out to residents, and cash towards the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish program. businesses, media, academic institutions and government agencies to foster the Local firms such as TITAN Equity Group Ltd., contributed transformation of Vaughan into a dynamic urban centre.
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