Smart Commute: Rethink the Way You Travel By Dylan Valenzuela Commuting to work, school, or appointments is something we all do on a daily basis. However, it is the small changes that can make a big difference for our community. By using public transit, carpooling, or cycling, or even telecommuting from home one or two [...]

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2025 Business Excellence Awards MEDIA RELEASE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE CELEBRATED IN MARKHAM:Board of Trade Announces 2025 Business Excellence and ASPIRE Awards’ Recipients Markham, November 27, 2025/ -- Markham Board of Trade (MBT) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 35th Annual Business Excellence Awards, the 13th Annual ASPIRE Awards and the Anthony Roman Award. The [...]

Would you rather leave your family a home or a mortgage? Learn how personally-owned mortgage insurance helps Canadian business owners retire with peace of mind and pass on the home—not the debt.

Your will without funding is just a wish. Learn why life insurance is the most effective way to fund your personal, and business, will and protect your legacy without burdening your family.

This trade mission is more than just a trip — it is a gateway to opportunity. By creating direct channels for our members and partners to access Asian markets, we aim to foster cross-border trade, investment, and long-term collaborations.

Most Canadians say they want to age in place in their own homes, surrounded by comfort and familiarity. The real question is, how will you pay for it — and who will carry the load if you cannot?

What happens to your business debt if you pass away? Discover how Business Debt Cancellation Insurance helps business owners protect their company and their family—without risking personal assets.

Worried about capital gains tax on your family cottage? Learn how life insurance can help cover the tax bill so your family can keep the cottage for generations.

Small business owners: What happens if you get sick or injured? Learn how Business Overhead Expense Insurance keeps your business running with tax-free benefits.

Critical Illness Insurance pays a tax-free lump sum if you suffer cancer, a heart attack, stroke, or other major illness—so you can recover on your terms. Learn how it works, even if you’re not ready today.

A promise to ensure our family’s future is secure. But here’s the question: Are we prepared to make good on that promise?

This year’s Business Excellence Awards was one of our most successful and well-attended events to date. It’s truly inspiring to see…

We are incredibly proud to celebrate and showcase the exceptional talent of Markham’s young leaders through our inaugural Top 40 Under 40 Awards

According to Global Workplace Analytics, businesses can save more than $11,000 per employee per year in real estate and utility costs…

As cyber threats evolve, becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect, the implications of AI accelerating cybersecurity threats is an essential element for…

With an exceptional turnout and even better weather, participants enjoyed a perfect day on the course while supporting an important cause close to the community’s heart.

Creating high-quality content is an ongoing process that requires continuous improvement and adaptation. Stay informed about industry trends, experiment with different formats, and always prioritize…

In 2023, if you want to retain staff, become more people-centric and invest time and money in making people feel valued and less stressed in the workplace.

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Between artificial intelligence, automation and hybrid or remote work, the way we work has changed. 

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Users can discover regular carpool partners or one-time single-trip carpool matches on SmartCommute.ca.

Connect with like-minded professionals, explore products and services at the boutique shopping booths, gain insights from leading entrepreneurs, and win exciting door prizes.

This Breakfast series, serves as a cornerstone for fostering business community engagement within Markham, providing a monthly forum for professionals across a spectrum of industries

It’s Monday morning and you have your first cup of coffee in hand and a week’s worth of goals ahead. Now, imagine discovering your systems are locked, you realize you’ve been breached…

In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B sales, staying ahead of the curve is paramount for success.

Knowing when and how to effectively communicate at work can help you reduce miscommunication, increase team happiness, bolster collaboration, and foster trust.

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In 2023, if you want to retain staff, become more people-centric and invest time and money in making people feel valued and less stressed in the workplace.

This article is based on the insights from this book and lists five principles that should serve as markers for both aspiring as well as existing entrepreneurs.

How do I control the resources?
When one thinks of a book publishing company, one imagines large numbers of editors, marketers, publicists, and salespeople. That is the way most of the nation’s largest book publishers are set up.

1. Mitigate risk by having a solid business plan. 2. Look beyond venture capital for financing

Opting for social media advertising services give you the opportunity to target your audience with relevant advertisements, so you can reach out to people who are interested in what you have to offer.

We find that a small investment of time to implement these apps can pay huge dividends in terms of time savings and your overall peace of mind so that you can invest that energy back into doing what you do best.

“We hated commuting,” says Ko. They experimented with hitchhiker apps and social carpooling, but everything brought them back to the same place: commuting is a big issue.

Today,…announced a $15-million investment for the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) to continue the recovery and revitalization of main streets across southern Ontario through My Main Street (MMS).

From Vivek Burhanpurkar’s perspective, Cyberworks Robotics is a 45-year-old, overnight success.

Congratulations to the 2023 award recipients, finalists, and nominees. And a huge thank you to our generous event sponsors for their continued support…

Organizational leaders and employees are experiencing the transformational impact of emerging technologies such as generative AI.