2008 ANNUAL ECONOMIC REPORT BRAMPTON RE VI EW

Brampton’s Resilient Economy Weath ering the Storm ...

and Ready to Bloom. STANDING STRONG in a Turbulent and Uncertain Global Economy 2008 BRAMPTON ANNUAL ECONOMIC REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS

MOVING A HIGHER LEVEL DOWNTOWN & TOURISM IN FORWARD OF SERVICE QUEEN STREET BRAMPTON Brampton’s EDO is Unique to Brampton, the CORRIDOR There is a reason we moving onward and EDO offers investors A vibrant and historic call ourselves the “Flower upward, launching a access to our Concierge urban core that is City.” We welcome you to number of exciting new Program. You need more, reshaping itself as the come and see why. initiatives in 2009. and Brampton delivers with City’s hub for culture a strong focus on providing and business. an exceptional customer service experience. A RESILIENT LEADERSHIP ECONOMIC BUSINESS ECONOMY Behind every great city HIGHLIGHTS ATTRACTION Offers insight into today’s is strong leadership. 2008 You’re in good company unprecedented economic Economic development in Brampton. Meet some committees comprised The proof is in the climate and explores how numbers. Brampton’s of the newest companies Brampton’s business of both business who chose Brampton to representatives and strong economy is community is strategically highly resilient. grow their businesses. positioned for future growth. elected officials help Brampton develop and implement innovative growth strategies.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS A diverse population with connections to everywhere. Brampton’s multicultural makeup strategically positions the community as a strong international economic player – just ask one of Brampton’s Business Ambassadors.

BUSINESS RETENTION Brampton-based businesses add to the pride of the City as they reach new heights, growing both locally and internationally.

SMALL BRAMPTON’S FILMING IN BRAMPTON’S BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL BRAMPTON FARMERS’ BUSINESS Lights, camera, action! MARKET ENTERPRISE With no permits, no fees, A century-old tradition PARKS no hassle, locations CENTRE With room to expand every weekend during the We build foundations for aplenty and the best summer. The market is among internationally crews in Canada, it’s no great businesses. both a celebrated event recognized companies in wonder why Brampton Celebrating ten successful and a successful local any one of Brampton’s is a choice location for years, SBEC provides economic generator. 12 highly accessible film productions. entrepreneurs with the employment areas, the tools they need to succeed. best business location is clear. Here. Brampton. 4

A Resil ient Economy by Don Eastwood, Director, Economic Development

The year 2008 will be remembered as the year when “it all came apart.” In the past year, the financial crisis that began in the United States spread around the globe, impacting every economic sector and industry to varying degrees. The current global recession is due to a combination of factors that have come together to create uncertainty about when market and economic conditions will return to normal.

Leading economists and business observers agree that this recession is unprecedented, presenting not only challenges but also opportunities for companies to embrace innovation, re-evaluate new markets and transform their operational practices in order to position themselves for the economy of the future.

The City of Brampton is not immune to these global economic pressures, and during 2008 experienced sharp declines in some of the most important economic engines for the City’s previous growth: residential and commercial construction declined sharply, and manufacturing was heavily impacted by worsening global trade.

Despite obvious challenges, the best municipalities, like leading companies, do more than survive in a downturn. They position themselves to thrive during its subsequent upturn, guided by clear strategic objectives, responsive governance and prudent financial management.

Brampton remains a secure, predictable and geographically well-positioned location for business investment. Over the past year, in spite of downward pressure on the City’s revenue base and impacts on the labour force, the City has demonstrated its ability to seek out and capitalize on new opportunities for growth that will be the basis for future prosperity.

Brampton has initiated a review of its corporate and economic strategic plans, and City Council has renewed its commitment to attracting new business and encouraging downtown revitalization. Brampton’s property taxes and business costs remain competitive with every jurisdiction in the Greater Toronto Area while maintaining its Triple-A credit rating. The City of Brampton has invested heavily in modern transportation infrastructure.

In comparison to other Canadian communities, Brampton remains in a strong competitive position due in large part to our diverse and resilient economic base. Not reliant on the fortunes of only one particular sector or industry, Brampton’s economy is comprised of more than 8,100 companies in a wide range of manufacturing, business services, transportation, retail, trade, education and human service sectors. Diversity means stability, and small size implies agility. Over 75 per cent of Brampton companies have between 1 and 10 employees while the balance of the employment base is comprised of large corporate and public institutions. Brampton remains a secure, predictable and geographically well-positioned location for business investment.

Brampton continues to offer investors the following strategic advantages:

• Next door to Canada’s largest international airport • Located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with room to expand • State-of-the-art goods movement infrastructure • Third most diverse city in Canada • Major companies already located in Brampton • Committed to modern physical infrastructure • Young, multicultural, skilled and growing labour force • Low risk and predictable cost environment • Strong government support

Brampton’s “Open for Business” attitude is present at every level, within every department. The City of Brampton is continuously striving to partner with existing businesses and those investors considering Brampton as a new place to call home, making business in Brampton a positive experience.

While 2008 was a challenging year, and the timing for economic recovery is uncertain, Brampton’s ability to maintain its position as a leader in attracting future growth stands assured.

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Business Development and Marketing Advisory Team

The Business Development and Marketing Advisory Team is comprised of L to R: Wayne Waters (Waters and MacDonald Associates), Terry McIntyre prominent Brampton business representatives and elected officials. Its (Brampton Board of Trade), Mayor Susan Fennell, Myron Ticlo (Myron Ticlo mandate to provide guidance and direction on a number of economic and Associates), Regional Councillor Elaine Moore (Chair), David Thomas development initiatives includes: competitiveness information; policy and (Robertson Consulting Inc.), Karen Campbell (Brampton Downtown programs; economic development advertising; service/commercial office Development Corporation). Absent from the picture: Regional Councillor Grant Gibson (Vice Chair), Tony De Pascal (Royal Bank), Janet Biggart sector attraction; manufacturing retention and expansion; sister city (Kerbel Group), Maria Britto (Re-Max North Park), Robert Smith (Brampton protocol and trade missions; visitor attractions; and film liaison. Engineering), Frank Cerisano (Sheridan Institute)

ON TH E LEADING EDGE. Back Row, L to R: Regional Councillor John Sanderson (Vice Chair), Councillor Downtown and Queen Street Corridor Advisory Committee Bob Callahan, Regional Councillor Elaine Moore, Sham Jamal (Morguard Investments Limited), Karen Campbell (Brampton Downtown Development Corporation), Bob Hooshley (Brampton Board of Trade) The Downtown and Queen Street Corridor Advisory Committee, with Front Row, L to R: Marnie Richards (), Regional representation from both high profile business professionals and elected Councillor Grant Gibson (Chair), Mayor Susan Fennell. Absent from the officials, is mandated to create a prosperous and diverse local economy. picture: Regional Councillor Gael Miles, Councillor Sandra Hames It accomplishes this by encouraging and promoting a balance of retail, office and intensified residential spaces in Brampton’s Downtown and Queen Street Corridor, as well as attracting service-sector corporate office tenants/owners in an effort to provide more employment and increased investment.

A WORK FORCE One of the reasons so many companies choose Brampton is because of our special workforce. TO BE RECKONED Ours is a young, skilled and diverse population keen to fuel prosperity for our city and your business. WITH. brampton.ca ECON OMIC HIGHLIGHTS 2008 Economic Indicators BRAMPTON INDICATORS YTD DEC 2008 YTD DEC 2007 VARIANCE (08/07) YTD DEC 2006 YTD DEC 2005 Total New Employment 1* 1,689 7,710 -78.1% 2,459 1,738 Total New Business 1 292 423 -31.0% 299 241 Unemployment Rate % (Toronto CMA) 2 6.6 6.1 8.2% 6.7% 6.3% Total Construction Value 3 $942,154,554 $2,361,244,254 -60.1% $1,480,704,166 $1,235,359,094 Residential Construction Value 3 $477,885,168 $1,750,204,581 -72.7% $1,031,820,186 $556,029,406 Industrial Construction Value 3 $127,815,721 $202,312,765 -36.8% $159,368,874 $302,685,614 Commercial Construction Value 3 $148,350,567 $161,627,227 -8.2% $103,458,109 $84,898,511 Institutional Construction Value 3 $185,288,867 $216,965,070 -14.6% $162,958,059 $267,985,577 Housing Resale Activity 4 6,863 8,151 -15.8% 7,426 7,772 Average House Price 4 $318,597 $310,082 2.7% $294,502 $281,196 Housing Permits (units) 3 2,186 6,694 -67.3% 4,912 2,616 Industrial Vacancy Rates % (4th Qtr) 5 3.8 3.8 0.0% 4.5% 4.8%

* Total New Employment in 2007 includes 4,500 jobs at Rogers Park - without those jobs YTD Dec 2007 would be 3,210 and Variance (08/07) would be 52.6% Sources 1. City of Brampton Economic Development Office 2. Statistics Canada, CANSIM, table 282-0091 and Catalogue no.71-001-XWE. 3. City of Brampton Building Division 4. Monthly MarketWatch (Toronto Real Estate Board) December 2008 5. Greater Toronto Industrial Report - Q4 2008 (Colliers International)

By the end of 2008, it was certain that global markets were in New business and new employment fell off in 2008, but the recession. Brampton has felt the slowdown in growth as indicated percentage change makes it look more significant because of a in its year-over-year decline from 2007. While substantial, huge increase in employment in 2007 (4,500 new jobs at one Brampton’s 2008 variance needs to be considered in the context location at Rogers Park). A glance at earlier years shows a more of an exceptionally strong performance in the previous year. modest pull back to values in line with 2005 and 2006.

In comparison to other markets across Canada, Brampton Volume in the residential resale market saw a drop in 2008 but the remained strong in 2008, and ranked well in every construction average home price remained stable, even showing a small category. According to Statistics Canada, overall values placed increase. This is in contrast to the GTA-wide market where average Brampton 13th in the country for total construction value, with prices showed a decline. industrial values sitting 9th, commercial values 8th, institutional values 18th and residential values 15th. In the Toronto Census Clearly Brampton, like other cities across the country and around Metropolitan Area, Brampton ranked 3rd for non-residential (ICI) the globe, is feeling the negative effects of the current economic and 6th for residential construction values. downturn. However, projects in the early stages of planning and development indicate that Brampton is well positioned as a prime Rankings aside, the economic slowdown has manifested itself with location for business relocation and expansion and should remain weakening home sales and fewer housing starts, which are at a amongst the country’s most active markets in the coming year. ten-year low. While industrial, commercial and institutional values also dipped in 2008, these markets declined to levels close to their value in 2006. BRAMPTON REVIEW 7 8 BUSINESS ATTRACTION

medtronic APP Global medical technology leader breaks ground for Asia Pulp and Paper Canada Ltd. new green Canadian headquarters. APP moved into their new 120,000 square-foot distribution facility at 20 Hereford Street. Medtronic Inc. is a global leader in medical technology. APP is one of the world’s leading pulp and paper companies and is ranked one of the largest Medtronic of Canada Ltd. sells, services and distributes vertically integrated pulp & paper producers in Asia. Medtronic products in Canad a – medical devices used in cardiovascular medicine, diabetes, spinal and APP’s commitment to customer satisfaction enables them to grow their share in paper sales neurosurgery, as well as ear, nose and throat surgery. worldwide, broadening their presence through marketing offices in many countries.

On July 15th, Medtronic of Canada Ltd. broke ground on its new environmentally-focused headquarters campus UNIcal inc. in Brampton. The 85,000 square-foot office building at The new $10 million plant, to be built at 95 Van Kirk Drive by Montréal-based Unical Inc., 99 Hereford Street is the first of two phases. The first means that Toronto municipalities will no longer be shipping their recycled glass to plants as phase will be complete in September 2009 with 100 far away as Syracuse, N.Y., and Montréal. employees relocating from the current Mississauga The new plant in Brampton will turn mixed glass into bottles, fibreglass insulation and tiles. location. Phase 2 will add another 92,000 square feet of office and repackaging operations. Nearly all of the GTA’s recycled glass will be processed in this new plant in Brampton starting in the summer of 2009. Construction is being led by Orlando Corporation utilizing a LEED philosophy (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). There is a deliberate focus on implementing eco-friendly initiatives in the design wherever possible – from workspaces to the cafeteria, meeting rooms and fitness facilities. Meet the new OUTSET MEDIA Located at 27B Edvac Drive, the 30,000 square-foot distribution centre is state-of-the-art.

Outset Media is the designer, manufacturer and distributor of high quality board games, card games and puzzles that are geared at developing healthy minds in children while at the same time providing fun entertainment for families.

The company was named by PROFIT magazine as one of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies for the past five Neighbour s. years.

HBC HEAD OFFICE lowe’s Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) relocated its head office Lowe’s of North Brampton, located at 10111 Road, officially opened its doors to the to Queen Street & Torbram Road. By the end of 2008 public on February 2, 2008, marking the second Lowe’s location in Brampton. The home they will have 750 employees at this new location and improvement store has 117,000 square feet of retail sales space, and an adjacent garden centre. anticipate by February 2009 that all 1,400 employees Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s Companies Inc. is the second-largest will be relocated to Brampton, including the CEO and home improvement retailer in the world and is a FORTUNE® 500 company. all executives.

HBC is Canada’s largest diversified general merchandise retailer. J.M . SMUCKERS J. M. Smuckers (Can) Ltd. moved into its 337,384 square-foot distribution centre at 2 Hereford Street. Hudson’s Bay Company celebrated their 338th Smucker’s® products have been in Canada for over 20 years and are now a market leader in jams anniversary in 2008. and jellies, fruit spreads and even ice cream toppings.

In 1897 Jerome Monroe (J.M) Smucker opened a mill to process apples into cider – the fruit of the trees Johnny Appleseed had planted. J.M. Smucker soon made his first apple butter spread that he sold off the back of a horse-drawn wagon. ULINe Uline expanded into their new 148,000 square-foot Canadian office and distribution centre at 60 Hereford Street.

Uline is the leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packing materials to businesses throughout North America. The large distribution centre is strategically located in Brampton to serve its growing Canadian market with speedy delivery and reduced shipping costs.

In 1980, after recognizing a local need for a shipping supply distributor, Liz and Dick Uihlein started Uline from their basement. Uline has steadily grown to over 2,500 employees nationwide and continues to be a family-owned and operated business.

New Businesses to Brampton: Orlando’s Churchill Business Park has seen substantial growth in 2008. New businesses include J.M. Smuckers (Can) Ltd., Uline, APP, and Medtronic, who have added another 1,343,915 square feet NMeeet tihge hnewbof noew industrial aund commercialr buildings to Brs.ampton .

lcbo A new LCBO store opened in February in southwest Brampton at Mavis Rd. and Steeles Ave. At almost 11,000 square feet, this store provides one-stop beverage alcohol service to a population of more than 72,000, which is expected to increase by almost 30 per cent over the next 10 years. There are 11 knowledgeable staff including a Product Consultant to help with menu planning and food and drink pairing, and a WOW (World of Ontario Wines) Leader designated to promote Ontario wines.

This new store is the 7th location in Brampton and offers almost 2,000 products, including approximately 500 VINTAGES fine wines and premium spirits. It reflects the LCBO’s latest store layout and design, combining contemporary décor with innovative product displays.

BRAMPTON REVIEW 9 10 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS the is aT WORL Dou rdoorste p. Brampton’s international marketing program

The City of Brampton’s multi-year International Marketing Program is designed to: • Increase Brampton’s profile as an attractive business location • Promote trade opportunities with Brampton companies • Promote strategic alliances • Encourage expansion of Brampton-based operations owned by foreign interests

Two of the initiatives undertaken in 2008 included the sister city agreement between Brampton and Miami Beach Florida, and the launch of Brampton’s Business Ambassador Program’s Trade and Investment Exchange Forum. Sister city - Miami Beach

Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell and Mayor Matti Bower of Miami Beach, Florida, USA, signed a sister city agreement at on Thursday, October 2, 2008. City Councils of Brampton and Miami Beach firmly believe that friendly ties between the two communities will contribute towards a free exchange of ideas, opinions and information that will benefit all citizens. This agreement will allow both cities to: • Develop cultural and economic ties • Strengthen links between institutions and public organizations in the two cities • Exchange commercial, educational, athletic and other civic and youth groups Brampton’s World Health Organization’s Safe Community designation and Communities in Bloom International title are benchmarks of best practices. Similarly, Miami Beach is a leader in built heritage preservation, the promotion of the arts and culture and a rich multicultural city.

Brampton’s innovative Business Ambassador Program aims to market Brampton’s competitive advantages Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell and internationally in an effort to generate new business development Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower leads for the Economic Development Office. The program works by CITY OF BRAMPTON FOSTERS INTERNATIONAL TRADE providing prominent business leaders with the Brampton market intelligence necessary to sell the community to prospective Brampton Business Ambassador Program. investors when they are travelling abroad. In an effort to foster international trade, the City of Brampton’s Economic Development Brampton’s Business Ambassador Program was created to: Office hosted a Trade and Investment Exchange on October 28, 2008 at the Courtyard Marriott in Brampton. This unique forum was designed to build strong business • Engage local business representatives in the promotion relationships and learn more about trading partners such as the U.S., China and India. of Brampton globally Information sessions and round table discussions were held, where attendees had the • Provide opportunities for the Ambassador Team to actively opportunity to engage with the speakers and other business professionals. participate on inbound/outbound missions and delegations BUSINESS RETENTION

The need to retain local With over 8,100 business and encourage businesses employing their growth is a key part close to 150,000 people, of Brampton’s Economic local business support is a priority for Development Strategy. Brampton’s Economic As the marketplace for Development Office. business investment Brampton’s robust becomes more Business Retention competitive, Program strategically Brampton recognizes positions the City of and celebrates the Brampton as a leader commitment of those in delivering world-class companies programs tailored who have stayed and specifically to support the retention and grown in Brampton. expansion of the local business community.

SUCCESS STORIES

GRAHAM BROS. CONSTRUCTION MDA Graham Bros. Construction Prime Example of “How To” MDA completes Canada’s contribution to the International Space Station with “Dextre” – the World’s Most Sophisticated Graham Bros. Construction, located at 290 Clarence Space Robot Street in Brampton is a shining example of dedication and customer service in its industry. Employing 400 workers, Dextre, the world’s most sophisticated space robot, was Graham Bros. has made coming in on time and on budget launched aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. Developed more than just a requirement. by MacDonald De ttwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) in Brampton, under contract to the Canadian Space Agency, The Brampton based company has built its reputation in the Dextre is the final component of the Mobile Servicing same fashion as it builds projects – with a “sense of pride,” System – Canada’s contribution to the International Space explains company founder, Bill Graham. Station. The arrival of Dextre will mark the debut of the While always keeping his finger on its pulse and maintaining complete Mobile Servicing System on the International ownership of his company, Bill Graham has handed the Space Station and its transition from robotic assembly presidency to a very experienced and capable Alfredo Maggio. and EVA support to full servicing capability. With an exciting future ahead, Mr. Maggio says, “Part of what MDA also announced a $7 million (CAD) contract from makes the company so successful and appealing is that it NASA to develop an enhanced platform for Dextre, as is located in Brampton, a strategic location within the GTA, well as real-time mission support of Shuttle robotics. with excellent highway access allowing businesses to easily Under this contract MDA will build a new and enhanced service other parts of the province.” multi-sided rotating platform to replace the temporary platform. The new platform is expected to be installed TROW GLOBAL during orbit in 2010. Brampton based Trow requalifies for the 2008 Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Award BRAMPTON ENGINEERING From their Brampton Headquarters’ Trow Global Inc. Brampton Engineering (BE) announced that they have requalified for a Canada’s 50 Best Makes Good on 1995 Prediction Managed Companies award. Trow was a winner of this award Brampton Engineering, located at 8031 Dixie Road in in 2001 and 2006 and a requalifier in 2002, 2003, 2007 and Brampton, has announced that they have shipped the now again in 2008. world’s first 11-layer blown film line from its plant in “We are delighted to yet again be recognized as one of Brampton. BE is the largest shipper of 7 – 11 layer Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. Our commitment to systems of any manufacturer in the world and quality and outstanding management principles in relation to manufactures plastics machinery, advanced plastics our clients and our employees has again positioned Trow as a extrusion systems, dies and winders. leader in Canadian business,” said Vlad Stritesky, President and CEO of Trow Global Inc.“2008 was a year of tremendous growth and change at Trow, which commenced with a successful merger with Teknika HBA, and we are very pleased to have been able to maintain our high standards of business management excellence.” BRAMPTON REVIEW 11 12 BUSINESS RETENTION

From modest beginnings in Schenker is the 2nd largest 1953, Dieter Moeller, a Integrated Logistics Service delegate from Schenker in Provider in Canada, with Hamburg, came to Canada to sales of over $1 Billion and set up an export business operating from over 40 sites and help bring German across the country. Schenker products into Canada. The of Canada spans a company grew to a point coast-to-coast network that where it made sense to extends to all major create an official business harbours, airports and presence. In 1958, border crossings. Schenker Mr. Moeller became the first of Canada has a portfolio of president of Schenker of supply chain services in Canada Limited. He had a Canada that includes: staff of three people and together they offered ocean, air and Contract Warehousing/Distribution, Ocean Freight, Air customs services. Today, Schenker is a growing network of Freight, Land Transportation, and Customs Brokerage and over 40 locations across Canada and over 3 million square Consulting; as well as services for Global Sports Events and feet of warehouse space. Schenker employs over 2,000 Dedicated Freight Management. people, up from just 600 in 2001.

“Our strength is our people,” says Claude Germain, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Schenker of Canada Limited. “Talented people form our culture and our entrepreneurial spirit. Looking ahead, this is the foundation upon which we will build our success moving forward. We look to the future with confidence.”

PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN IS LAUNCHED PARTNERS Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell and over 250 businesses joined for the launch of Partners in Project Green on October 9th, 2008. This new initiative is a partnership between the Region of Peel, City of Brampton, IN PROJECT City of Mississauga, and City of Toronto and is spearheaded by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Partners in Project Green is a growing community of businesses work ing together to green their bottom line by creating an internationally-recognized ‘eco-business zone’ GREEN around Lester B. Pearson International Airport. Partners in Project Green delivers programming that helps reduce energy and resource costs, uncover new business opportunities, and address everyday operational challenges in a green and cost-effective manner.

Project Green’s area takes in approximately 12,000 hectares, about one-third of which is located in Brampton. Located in Brampton’s portion of the project area are over 4,600 business and an estimated 116,000 jobs.

For more information visit: www.partnersinprojectgreen.com BUSINESS RETENTION Brampton companies to receive rates provincial REIN Brampton awards in top 10 Ontario towns to invest in REIN, the Real Estate Investment Network, selected Brampton as one Two Brampton businesses are among the dozen Ontario companies of the cities to visit for its 2008 Ontario Field Trip. On September 28th recognized at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) Ontario approximately 250 real estate investors from across Canada Business Achievement Awards (OBAA) and the Ontario Global Traders (five coach buses) were taken on a “windshield tour” highlighting Awards (OGTA) events in Toronto. The awards were presented at a examples of new investment, redevelopment, and community gala event that was attended by approximately 1,000 business and investment taking place in the City of Brampton. political leaders at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Founded in 1993, REIN has grown over the years to become November 4th, 2008, hosted by Canadian icon Jann Arden. Canada’s leading real estate research and education At the awards ceremony, Brampton’s NAFTA Foods and organization. REIN has been studying the Packaging Inc. were recognized in the OGTA economic and demographic effects on the real Market Expansion category, while Crownhill estate in cities and towns across Canada. Packaging Ltd. were recognized with an OBAA They have studied and developed a American Express Award for Small Business. model that allows them to clearly In May of this year both companies were identify towns that are going to recipients of Brampton Outstanding out-perform the rest of the market. Business Achievement Awards, run by YOU WIN SOME. This information is delivered the City of Brampton. through the “Top 10 Ontario Towns To Invest In” Report and "T his year more than ever we must Brampton faired better on the give credit to the firms that are YOU WIN top 10 list than its local GTA investing in innovation, improving competitors this year. productivity and creating jobs in our communities,” says Len Crispino, SOME Don R. Campbell, President, Real Estate Investment Network, President and CEO of the OCC. sums it up as follows: “It was a “It always takes hard work and pleasure touring your town with creativity to succeed in business, MORE . 250 property investors and but in today's economic climate, developers from across Canada. The resiliency and triumph are that positive economic fundamentals of much more worthy of recognition. ” the City of Brampton, coupled with their forward looking economic development office, will help to keep Brampton on the Top 10 Ontario Investment Towns list for many years to business come, as it has for 2008 achievement the previous award winners 6 years.”

In its 12th year, the City of Brampton and the Brampton Board of Trade presented awards to Brampton businesses that have demonstrated excellence in entrepreneurship and business leadership, product innovation and technological achievement, increased employment, productivity and quality improvements, creative promotion, high quality customer service and reliability.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 200 8 WINNERS!

• Advanced Manufacturing – Brannon Steel • Food & Beverage – NAFTA Foods & Packaging • Information & Communication Technology – The Data Group of Companies • Retail, Administration & Logistics – Crownhill Packaging Ltd. • Business Service – Investors Group • Emerging Business – Design 2Decor • Award of Distinction – MAGNA Technical Training Centre • Award of Distinction – Goodison Insurance & Financial Services • Award of Distinction – APPS Transport Group

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at ales The Economic Development Office has been io, s l ntar tota coordinating the Brampton Farmers’ Market since 1986. s O ets ing Every Saturday morning, rain or shine, from mid-June to Thanksgiving weekend, Main Street cros ark ead “A s’ M n, l is closed and the downtown transforms into a festival marketplace. Vendors set up their tents mer illio ct Far 0 m pa and sell local produce, crafts, baked goods and hand-made products. $60 ic im ost nom ly alm eco ate ” o an oxim The market brings residents from the entire city to downtown Brampton. The Brampton t ppr . Farmers’ Market remains a milestone event in the City, helping to unify the community of a on lli and provide residents and visitors with a feeling of pride. Thousands of people visit the market bi every year, which provides additional pedestrian traffic for downtown businesses. The Brampton $ 1.8 Farmers’ Market is truly a “family market experience”. FILMING IN BRAMPTON

ON LOCATIONLOCATION IS EVERYTHING Brampton, The Film-Friendly City With the Economic Development Office’s Film Liaison Team, you’re one telephone call away from beginning the process, which makes filming in Brampton as easy and as pleasant as possible. The team works to promote the City as a film-friendly destination by providing a wide variety of services that can make a big difference. From assisting in scouting for a film, to engaging all necessary city departments, other levels of government and residents, the Brampton Film Liaison strives to have “one stop shopping” for filmmakers. The City of Brampton also assists film students with location scouting and arranging locations, to play a part in the future of Canadian filmmaking.

2008 Productions This year Brampton attracted a significant amount of filming with many high profile television series/movies shooting in Brampton including:

➢The Border ➢` Til Debt Do Us Part ➢Colin and Justin’s Home Heist ➢The Jon Dore Show ➢Save Us From Our House ➢Little Mosque on the Prairie ➢The Two Mrs. Kessels

The Fringe T.V. pilot was shot in Brampton, a show that has gone on to become very popular. In terms of commercials shot locally two of the most widely recognized would be Entertainment Tonight Canada and Hyundai. 16 BRAMPTON’S INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARKS

North West Sandalwood 800 acres Major Employers: Brampton Brick (Head Office), Day & Ross (Head Office), A Berger Precision (Head Office), Sota Glazing (Head Office), Roto Mill (Head Office), Hydro One Brampton (Head Office), Butcher Engineering, Vulsay Industries, and The Peelle Company. AWALK IN THE PARK WE’RE ON A ST ROLL.

McLaughlin North 95 acres Major Employers: Redfas Industries (Head Office), Ibis Manufacturing (Head Office), AMG Metals (Head Office), Dofasco Tubular Products, The Gap-Old Navy, Wirex Controls, Warehouse, Abbey Industries, and Begley Group.

Bram West 1,200 acres Major Employers: Loblaw (Head Office), Maple Lodge Farms (Head Office), Kaneff (Head Office), ULINE Canada (Head Office), General Mills, LG Electronics, Smuckers, Technicolor Canada, Ryerson Tull, and Jarden Consumer Solutions.

Hurontario South 70 acres Major Employers: Andrin Ltd. (Head Office), Peel Regional Police Headquarters, Davis Grenville Provincial Courthouse, Investors Group, TD Waterhouse, Tannahill 1,925 acres Lockhart Clark & Langlois, SMCA Central Area Professional Corporation, Re/Max Real Major Employers: City of Brampton (City Estate, and Dynamic Employment Solutions. Hall), IKO Industries (Head Office), Peel Plastic Products (Head Office), Brafasco (Head Office), CCV Insurance & Financial Services (Head Office), Trow Associates (Head Office), Regional Municipality of Bramalea South Gateway 990 acres Peel (Headquarters), Pre Con, Maple Leaf Major Employers: Par-Pak (Head Office), Concord Foods, and Georgia Pacific. Elevators (Head Office), Brampton Engineering (Head Office), Canadian Tire Corporation, Massiv Die-Form, Taro Pharmaceuticals, Matcor Automotive, Sofina Foods, Unilever Canada, and Velcro Canada. Highway 410 North 290 acres Strategically located at a major gateway in the north end of the city, this major Business Park is undergoing a planning review. This strategic, industrial-designated area is bounded by Mayfield Road, Dixie Road, Countryside Drive and Heart Lake Road and is projected to employ over 4,000 workers in industrial, office, and mixed use developments.

Vales North 80 acres AWALK IN THE PARK Major Employers: JB Aluminium Products (Head Office). This Business Park is currently subject to WE’RE ON A ST ROLL. a planning review and is expected to be brought on stream in the near future with mixed industrial commercial uses.

Bram East 510 acres Major Employers: Ben Machine Products (Head Office), Shepherd Thermoforming (Head Office), West Tech Finishing, Candevcon (Head Office), Humber Nurseries, Master Craftman, Adenat Inc, Visotech International, and Bluewater Biosciences.

Highway 427 1,435 acres Major Employers: Pilen Construction, Acculink Fence & Wire, Roma Fence, Total Crane Rental, Clarkway Construction, Protosteel Industries, Tri-D Concrete & Drain, Greenside Gardens, Cadetta Drain & Concrete, Varcon Construction With current development centred on Cadetta Road and Highway 50, this major business park is expanding through a planning review. This strategic industrial designated area is bounded by Mayfield Road, Hwy 50, and just east of Clarkway Drive and is projected to employ over 17,000 workers in industrial, office, and mixed use developments.

Airport Intermodal 4,300 acres Major Employers: Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories (Head Office), HBC Zellers Inc Highway 410 2,035 acres (Head Office), MO Freight Works (Head Office), Major Employers: Graham Bros. Construction Triple M Metals (Head Office), Italpasta (Head Office), Mandarin Restaurants (Head (Head Office), NAFTA Foods and Packaging Office), Rogers Communications Inc, Coca (Head Office), Chrysler Canada Brampton Cola Bottling Company, Winners Apparel Assembly Plant, Canadian Tire Corporation, Distribution, Ford Motor Company MDA Space Missions, Martinrea International, Distribution, Owens Illinois, DHL Canada, Trow Associates, Maple Leaf Foods, CN Rail, ABB Inc, and Bacardi Canada. and Millard Refrigeration.

BRAMPTON REVIEW 17 18 SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE

th SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE ANNIVERSARY This February marked the 10th anniversary of Brampton’s Small Business For 10 years, Brampton’s Small Business Enterprise Centre has been helping Enterprise Centre – an indispensible and lucrative ass10et to the city’s business owners get a strong head start. Ever willing to adapt to modern economic prosperity. modes of business and communication, the SBEC will continue to strive to provide the highest level of service to those who choose Brampton for their A joint project between the City of Brampton and the Province of Ontario, business endeavours. the Centre has also partnered with Industry Canada (COBSC), The Brampton Board of Trade and high profile private partners. The SBEC opened its doors in February of 1998. From there, the little office on Queen Street began to help aspiring business owners looking to get their ventures off the ground. For 10 years the SBEC has been a haven for entrepreneurs seeking the planning resources and support services they need to grow their business visions. Potential business owners can visit the SBEC's website to learn about all facets of Brampton business, from joint municipal-provincial development programs to registration and 2008 Start Up Business of the Year: Total Body Fitness and Wellness legal processes, permits and licences through BizPaL, seminars and networking events, as well as referral programs. Ten Year Totals TOUR CI TY. (www.brampton-business.com) • Inquiries: 139,600 • Consultations: 3,650 Even though the SBEC provides an • Seminars Conducted: 350 incredible wealth of business resources online, business • Outreach Activities: 200 owners are encouraged to take • Registrations: 26,550 advantage of the Centre’s • Jobs Created: 16,650 (since’04) experts who are available to assist live, either over the telephone or in person. START UP BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (SUBY) 2008 AWARD WINNER Congratulations to Total Body Fitness and Wellness!

The owners of Brampton’s Total Body Fitness have established an award-winning enterprise today thanks to their passion, dedication, and the efforts of the staff at the Small Business Enterprise Centre. The company was born when the owners decided to take employment matters into their own hands. After a year of solo preparation, they discovered the free consulting services and information resources offered by the City of Brampton and immediately things began to move forward. Research assistance and ongoing coaching allowed Total Body Fitness to increase its pace, opening after two years of thorough preparation. The owners did their footwork to get to where they are today. They conducted research for location and available services and advertised just about everywhere in any medium available. Through dedication and with support and encouragement from Brampton’s Small Business Enterprise Centre, the owners of Total Body Fitness were able to take their venture from vision to reality. Soon after the doors opened at Total Body Fitness, the City held a grand opening celebration where members of Parliament, the Board of Trade, the Downtown Development Corporation, and various municipal offices came together to voice congratulations and support for the success of small enterprise in Brampton. TOURISM BRAMPTON

Brampton is a beautiful city where heritage has been blended to be a part of a vibrant, modern community. There is something for everyone here: art, music, culture, nature, shopping, entertainment and sports. The Economic Development Office works in partnership with local tourism operators, business associations and senior levels of government to promote the city’s eclectic mix of restaurants and boutiques, festivals, performing and visual arts, museums and abundant recreational opportunities. Visitors to Brampton can access tourism information online or by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week thanks to a new partnership with the city’s call centre.

2008 International Communities in Bloom Award Winner TOUR CI TY. Canada’s Flower City

The City of Brampton has made great strides in are designed to help visitors rest easy. With over communities. In 2008, this volunteer-driven revitalizing our floral heritage and building a 1,000 rooms, 30,000 sq. ft. of hotel conference event welcomed over 20,000 people who reputation as Canada’s Flower City. Brampton space and various meeting and banquet facilities embraced 14 different ethnic groups, each showcases some of the most interesting and throughout Brampton, the city is able to representing their culture and heritage through beautiful flowerbeds and floral displays in the accommodate both corporate and social event song, dance, costumes, displays, food, drink province. Through our beautification program, venue n eeds. and warm hospitality. the city has planted millions of bulbs and flowers • New Year’s Eve 2008 – 20,000 people watched In 2008 the city financially supported, partnered, to beautify our streets, parks, open spaces and Canadian talents, Arkells, David Usher and or led a number of sports tournament bids and public facilities. In 2008, Brampton was Our Lady Peace perform at Garden Square on convention proposals. Brampton welcomed the the International award winner in the prestigious December 31st. Requests for wristbands to the Ontario Horticulture Association Conference, the Communities in Bloom Competition. The city show were received by Tourism Brampton from Shriner’s Conference and the 39th ORISSA was honoured to receive the highest score in across North America, prompting the development convention, an organization whose stated goals recognition of our innovative work to create a of a hotel partnership with six hotels. are to promote the culture of the Indian state of beautiful living landscape. Orissa in the United States and Canada. Art, Music, Dance, Drama! Whether you’re in the mood for a self-guided floral Brampton also played host city to Team If art reveals the soul of a city, Brampton is a tour, a nature hike, cycling on our pathways or Czech Republic for the IIHF World Junior Hockey symphony of sound and is overflowing with a full ice-skating in the winter, the City of Brampton is Tournament exhibition game against Sweden at palette of colour. Our museums and archives share the perfect place to spend time outdoors. the Powerade Centre in December. stories of the past and celebrate the rich heritage With more than 6,000 acres of parkland and open of Brampton and area, while a diverse offering of spaces, 90 kilometres of trails, and beautifully Events that Celebrate the Best of our City galleries and special exhibitions represents visual landscaped public areas, there are plenty of places With a growing list of festivals and events, Brampton arts in Brampton. Visitors looking for a live to enjoy the beautiful scenery. is finding more reasons and ways to celebrate the performance while visiting Brampton are in luck. strength and diversity of our community. Symphony aficionados, music lovers, and live Central Meeting Place • Canada Day 2008 – One of the largest Canada theatre supporters will discover world-class The City of Brampton offers the convenience and Day celebrations nationally the 2008 entertainment at the new . amenities perfect for business or leisure travel. celebration attracted an estimated 75,000 people! With our close proximity to the airport and a • Carabram – Established in 1982, Brampton’s The Rose Theatre coordinated visitors from over variety of hotels near local businesses, area annual multicultural festival promotes the 25 communities outside of Brampton, ranging in attractions and sporting venues, our accommodations cultural heritages of Brampton’s ethnic size from 15-55 people. In 2008 the theatre also introduced “Stay for a Play” packages with hotel partners encouraging out of town guests to extend their stay in Brampton.

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DOWNTOWN & QUEEN STREET CORRIDOR

The Vision for Brampton’s Downtown & Queen Street Corridor is well on its way to becoming a reality in large part due to the record-breaking development of condominium developments underway and The Renaissanc e scheduled for completion by the year 2009. The new development will add an additional 1,200 new residents to Brampton’s Downtown core, which will be a catalyst for future economic growth.

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Blade Condominiums in The Making

VThe “iChaspelviiew Poroject”n located on John Street in downtown Brampton is shaping up to become one of the very few marvels that one will ever encounter in the field of affordable housing. Martinway Contracting Ltd., a company solely dedicated to the construction of new affordable housing and special needs housing, is leading the way in its attempt to build the first “Platinum Certified” affordable housing project in North America under the Canadian Green Building Council Program, better known as “LEED.” Chapelview consists of six levels of underground municipal and residential parking and a 15-storey tower with 200 multi-residential units for seniors, singles and for the disabled.

Martinway, originally contracted to build a conventional building by the Region of Peel and the City of Landmarq Apartments Brampton, has taken the initiative to implement and upgrade the entire project to hopefully achieve a Platinum Certification. The additional cost associated with such a change is substantial, yet achievable. To mitigate these additional costs, Martinway created a “Corporate Sponsorship Program ”, bringing together the Corporate Community consisting of sub-trades distributers, manufacturers both on a National and International scale. With news that Chapelview would potentially be the first Platinum Certified affordable housing project, Martinway’s corporate sponsorship list has grown substantially as a result. Presently, approximately 60 per cent of the additional cost required has been mitigated. Martinway feels confident that 100 per cent of all additional cost will be recovered within the next six months. We hope that Chapelview will become a transplantable model for other municipalities throughout the Country and the world to emulate. The success of achieving such milestones can only be accomplished in concert with others who share the same vision. This “vision” is the need to provide one of the very basic necessities of life, such as shelter, for people who have fallen upon hard times. The “Chapelview Project” is a very clear example of people working together, not only to provide housing, but an exceptionally high quality of life as well. Ultimately, Chapelview will create homes and a new life for thousands of people in need. In doing so, these people can rest assured that they will The Chapelview Project have a comfortable place in which to rest their heads at night. Park Place Condominiums

Park Condominiums The John CutruzPzola, Ilnzaolac Ce onstruction Park Place is designed with the intent to raise the bar of architectural quality, not only for the downtown area, but for the entire City of Brampton. Park Place has attracted the higher-end market residents to this RoRb Cooper,n Preasidiesnts, aAltenrra ce 27 floor development, which will occupy 226 condominium units ranging in Encouraging both economic and commercial growth, the Renaissance has been a significant project for Downtown Brampton and for the residents area from 600 sq.ft to 1,700 sq.ft. of the city. Introducing an urban-type lifestyle into this historic community is exactly what Brampton needs. With 301 residential units being added to the downtown core, Renaissance condominiums will contribute to the dramatic revitalization of this great city. Soaring at 27 stories high, this condominium will stand out in Brampton for all to see. With over 500 Condos & Lofts a nd Townhomes Rhythm by Mattamy Homes residents expected to occupy the Renaissance, a new life will shine in the Rhythm heart of the city supporting local businesses and shops, adding to the John Hourihan, Project Manager vibrancy of Brampton’s Downtown. Rhythm Condos & Lofts, by Mattamy Homes, are designed for the needs of modern life and located within walking distance of a coffee house, a farmers’ market, Gage Park and the Rose Theatre. Homeowners will enjoy all of the wonderful experiences that come with living in Downtown Brampton. BlaCodndeominiums Janice Robinson, Preston Homes This spring, Downtown Brampton’s historic Dominion Skate Factory is going to get a new lease on life. Preston Homes is transforming the Greenway Retirement Village 26-storey building, located steps from the GO station, converting it into Amanda White, Regional Director, Sales & Marketing an eco-friendly collection of 350 condominium units, including a dozen Chartwell Select Greenway Retirement Village will offer authentic loft units, while preserving the factory’s classic frontage along larger and more comfortable accommodation with services Railroad and Mill Streets. and amenities designed to meet the needs of today’s most discerning seniors. Opening late spring 2009.

Apartments SLusan aDranke,d Gemnerala Mranqag er, Landmarq Landmarq Rental Residences is a brand new luxury rental property located Restaurant in the heart of Downtown Brampton. The Landmarq has 258 suites in two Nexus towers joined together by a magnificent glass atrium. The building has Chris Archdekin, Chris Edgar, and Denise Ingoldsby, Owners 1 – 3 bedroom suites with contemporary finishes, spacious open concept Nexus Restaurant was established this past spring with the intent to bring layouts and state-of-the-art building amenities. Landmarq Rental Residences an upscale restaurant and piano bar to Downtown Brampton, in order to had first occupancy in February 2008 and is now over 90 per cent occupied. offer a cultured dining experience to patrons of the nearby Rose Theatre. With an exceptional level of assistance from the City, the Economic Development staff and the Brampton Board of Trade, Nexus Restaurant was able to open its doors to the public in a timely manner. Since then, over half of its first-time customers have been repeat visitors, and as business City Centre grows, Nexus is looking forward to a bright future in Downtown Brampton Bramalea with hopes of building the first rooftop patio overlooking Main Street. Carol Hyams, General Manager, BCC Anchoring the Queen Street corridor to the east is Bramalea City Centre, a 1.2 million square foot regional shopping centre that is home to approximately 300 retailers and services and was built in the mid-seventies as a strip plaza. In 2001, senior officials from Morguard Investments Limited recognized the property had tremendous potential and purchased the site. Throughout 2004 and 2005, approximately $55 million was invested in transforming the aging decor and finishes into a warm and bright Nexus Restaurant ambience through the addition of skylights, soft seating and a bright modern colour scheme. A full-scale remerchandising program was launched in order to accommodate existing tenants requirements for larger stores and to introduce more fashion-forward players into the mix. Bramalea City Centre is currently undergoing a further transformation. This $165 million project is halfway to completion. Approximately 75 new retailers will reside on two levels of newly constructed mall facing Queen Street. A 550-stall underground parking lot will have direct access into this new wing. An interior racetrack design will provide ease of navigation around the centre for customers. This building will contain a variety of services, retail and office users. An architectural feature, along with sophisticated landscaping treatments, will create a mini-village effect in this well-exposed corner of Brampton. 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M On 4 • By actively engaging with Brampton’s business community, by developing an appreciation for what’s happening in today’s markets and where the opportunities exist, and by launching a new brand that lets the world know Brampton is “Open For Business,” the Economic Development Office’s initiatives will make the difference between simply surviving and thriving. m ra The Economic Development Office will be undertaking the following initiatives in 2009: og Pr ss ine • Launch of the new Economic Development Media Campaign Branding and new Website us l B • Development of a new Economic Development Strategy al Sm ls • Launch of a Concierge Program focused on the delivery of quality customer service & e ia vic er hip er at • Corporate Call Program rs l s c m eu iew rra ifi s n ts ev fe ec es • Implementation of the Downtown and Queen Street Program re n r re sp cc ep lta lan er ur- t a t • Continue to support Brampton’s financial investment in workforce training with Sheridan College tr su p y e ne en En on ss law ren er m C ne t/ p int p • Implementation of International Marketing Plan • si tan tre d elo Bu un en an ev • co to r rs l d • Participate in the creation of the City of Brampton Corporate Strategic Plan Ac s ute y na a es p ar mi ion • Small Business Enterprise Centre Program • cc m br se ss A co li d fe • ee ce an ro • Creation of a ‘Premier Ranked’ Strategic Plan for Tourism Fr ren s p • fe op nd Re sh g a • Mo nitor and measure local impact of changing • ork kin s W or tie economic and market conditions • tw ni Ne rtu • po op This year ahead may prove to be more challenging then previous years, but with an unwavering vision, a solid strategic plan and tireless dedication to the implementation of new programs and initiatives, Brampton’s business community has the opportunity to play a role in the growth of the global economy and emerge as global leaders.

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