The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is closely monitoring the situation related to COVID-19 and taking action to help protect the health and safety of our members, partners and their employees. We are currently implementing measures to do our part in containing the further spread of the virus.
With Halton Region now confirming three cases of COVID-19 in the Region and the uncertain number of cases that could result, the Chamber will be adjusting its operations accordingly to mitigate further risk.
Great care will be taken to continue to monitor developments in these matters and we will work closely with government and public officials, as well as our counterparts at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC), to keep our membership community well informed as the situation unfolds.
We appreciate your understanding. Further updates will follow.
Carla Y. Nell
President & CEO
Burlington Chamber of Commerce
In the interim, please access the links below for additional relevant information:
Supporting Economic Prosperity in Communities Across Ontario.
The Ontario Economic Report (OER) is the landmark research platform of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), presenting the collective voice of our 60,000 members in 135 communities across the province. This research highlights the year ahead and year that was, offering a unique lens on the economy.
The data contained within the 2020 OER reflects the theme of the OCC’s annual Ontario Economic Summit by exploring Ontario’s competitiveness throughout the following three sections. We have gauged the temperature of business through the Business Confidence Survey, benchmarked small business competitiveness with the Small Business Friendliness Indicator, and examined regional growth projections in the Economic Outlook.
We are delighted to announce the 2020 Business Excellence Awards Finalists! The following 21 organizations exemplify leadership and business excellence in our community. The Award nominations are based on criteria that include outstanding business leadership, community involvement, entrepreneurship, environment, employee welfare, innovation and growth.
While the list of finalists is now public, the names of the winners remain a closely guarded secret. The winners will be announced at the virtual 2020 Business Excellence Awards Gala presented by RBC on Tuesday, June 23rd. Please join us in honouring our finalists and celebrating our vibrant business community.
Burlington, ON, February 5, 2020– Burlington Economic Development Wins International fDi Strategy Award for Start-up and SME Support
TechPlace has earned international recognition from Foreign Direct Investment (fDi) Magazine, a product of the Financial Times that is popular among investment promotion and economic development professionals.
TechPlace is 100% led by Burlington Economic Development and is at the heart of their innovation and entrepreneurship strategy. Launched in 2017, TechPlace is a popular destination for new and growing technology companies in the region. The 8,600 square foot innovation centre offers access to space, programming, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
TechPlace is anchored by two co-location partners: Haltech, Halton’s Regional Innovation Centre, and Angel One Investor Network. TechPlace also operates its LaunchPad Program which supports companies gearing up for growth. Residents that are accepted into the program are provided with unlimited access to the space, as well as have their own exclusive office space where they can focus on growing their team, connecting into a community of like-minded peers and mentors, and have opportunities to network with angel investors and community leaders. In only two and a half years, the LaunchPad Program has supported nineteen companies; twelve have graduated and seven are currently in residence. Run parallel to the TechPlaceLaunchPad Program is Burlington Economic Development’s Soft-Landing Program, which provides companies with all the benefits of the LaunchPad Program as well as additional support to expand their business into Canada. So far, TechPlace has welcomed companies from Finland and Honduras, and are expecting several more to land in 2020.
Anita Cassidy, Executive Director at Burlington Economic Development, is thrilled to receive this award. “TechPlace has grown tremendously since its launch in June 2017, and the number of startups we support continues to increase. We are proud to say that TechPlace has welcomed more than 14,000 innovators through our doors and have had more than 290 events held in the space. We will continue to collaborate with our partners and think outside the box to deliver premium space and programming options to new and growing technology companies. Our Soft-Landing Program will be a focus for us in 2020 and we look forward to helping more companies expand into Canada and grow their business.” She continued, “we would like to sincerely thank fDi Magazine for this recognition and would like to also recognize the support of Haltech and Angel One, since TechPlace would not be where it is today without their commitment to supporting technology and innovation in our community.”
About Burlington Economic Development
Burlington Economic Development has a mandate to enhance the growth prospects of existing companies and bring new high-value firms to the community. Burlington Economic Development’s focus is on growing the economic base to sustain Burlington’s competitive and prosperous community. Burlington Economic Development is the first point of contact for companies looking to expand, start-up or locate in Burlington.
About TechPlace
TechPlace is a one-stop destination for new and growing technology companies. With the support of partners from across the public and private sectors, it is dedicated to connecting, developing, and advancing entrepreneurs at all stages. This means providing access to space, programming, mentorship, networking, and resources that are fundamental to growing a business in today’s technology-driven marketplace. Led by Burlington Economic Development, TechPlace exists to help technology, talent and ideas come together under one roof to create and promote opportunities for economic growth.
On January 30th, Mayor Marianne Meed Ward presented the annual Mayor’s State of the City Address (MSOTC) presented by Cogeco. This annual event was an engaging and informative presentation for the Burlington community to learn about municipal issues facing our city and how they will be addressed this year.
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward gave an overview of key accomplishments of 2019, including feedback from Burlington residents. She also shared her, Council and the City of Burlington’s priorities for the year.
For those who were unable to attend, you can visit below to see the full MSOTC address as well as the moderated Q&A session.
