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The Toronto Board of Trade is: |
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Canada’s largest local chamber of commerce with 10,000 members from a broad cross-section of business sectors and sizes. Our members employ an estimated 500,000 people across Canada and represent total annual revenue in excess of $200 billion.
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A non-profit association created by an Act of Parliament in 1845. The Board receives no government funding, financing itself through its operations, services and products.
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The ‘Champion of a Competitive and Vibrant Toronto’, with a mandate to serve, unite and represent Toronto’s business community. We contribute directly to our members' success by acting as a dynamic business catalyst, providing innovative and valuable business tools that help members connect, participate, and learn.
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The voice of business in Toronto. Through policy development and lobbying activities, we speak authoritatively about the needs of business in Toronto and we represent our membership at all levels of government.
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A volunteer-based organization that enjoys the support of thousands of people and groups, including more than 350 volunteers working on our various committees and task forces.
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Host to more than 100 events a year, including a variety of networking opportunities, addresses by leaders from the business community and government, presentations by experts in various areas of interest to our members, and training and learning opportunities.
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Active at four locations across Toronto – our Downtown Centre, North York Chamber of Commerce Division, Scarborough Chamber of Commerce division, and
TAMH. All offer facilities for meetings, events and business lunches. At our downtown location, we offer Worksite – our innovative business resource centre.
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Publisher of essential research tools for business development. Our publications include Contact Toronto, a directory of the top employers in the Greater Toronto Area, and our very comprehensive Compensation Series, comprising six reports that provide compensation data on the GTA.
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Owners and operators of the World Trade Centre – Toronto, part of a global network of 300 business facilities in 92 countries. Membership in WTC – Toronto is included in all Toronto Board of Trade memberships, providing access to our international trade events, information and opportunities.
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