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2006 Business Headlines Archive

Brampton Engineering Unwraps Film Technology Centre

On November 15th Brampton Engineering (BE) opened their doors for customers, suppliers and industry guests to officially help launch the new BE Film Technology Centre.

Q9 Networks Enters Into Agreement with IBM Canada Ltd.

Q9 Networks Inc. has signed a reseller agreement with IBM, where IBM will sell under its own brand, all of Q9's data centre services.

TD Canada Trust grows along with Brampton

As part of its commitment to building a strong presence in Canada's many diverse and growing communities, TD Canada Trust has opened a new branch located at 3978 Cottrelle Blvd in Brampton.

CP Kelco Announces Agreement with Brampton’s L.V. Lomas Ltd.

CP Kelco, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, will consolidate sales, service and distribution of its Canadian food business through L.V. Lomas Ltd., a specialty chemical distributor based in Brampton.

High Tech Tracking System Streamlines CN Intermodal Operations

CN has recently implemented an integrated Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracking system for its Brampton Intermodal Terminal.

Monitoring The Local Economy November 2006

Monitoring The Local Economy September 2006

Brampton Council Adopts Plan for Next 20 Years

City Council has achieved a milestone for Brampton’s future, adopting a new Brampton Official Plan to guide land use planning, design and development for the next 20 to 30 years.

Brampton Economic Development Office Claims National Prize

The City of Brampton Economic Development Office was once again successful at the Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC) Marketing Awards.

Atlantis Flying High with Pair of Contracts

Brampton based Atlantis Systems Corp. a training integrator specializing in military, commercial aviation and energy markets worldwide, signed contracts in recent months to supply training equipment for both Canadian Forces and the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF).

Brampton’s Official Plan Moves to Next Stage

Brampton planners will spend the summer incorporating public input and placing the finishing touches on the new Official Plan that will guide the City for the next 20 to 30 years.

Q9 Announces $20 Million Expansion of Brampton Data Centre

Q9 Networks Inc., a leading Canadian provider of outsourced data centre infrastructure for organizations with mission-critical IT operations, has announced a $20 million expansion of its Brampton data centre to meet increasing demand for its services in Ontario.

New medical building features the latest in renewable energy systems and designed to be LEED Certified

City Core Developments Inc. has chosen Selectpower Inc. to provide state-of-the-art heating, cooling and solar power systems for its futuristic new Springdale Professional Building project in Brampton.

Trump Systems Inc. part of Windows Vista Technology Adoption Program

Brampton based Trump Systems Inc. (TSI) recently announced that it, along with several TSI customers, is participating in Microsoft's Technology Adoption Program, Rapid Deployment (TAP) for Windows Vista.

AADCO Announces Agreement to Purchase Dominion Auto Recycling Inc.

AADCO Automotive Inc., headquartered in Brampton and the parent company of AADCO Vehicle Disposal Services Inc, a leading supplier of quality used auto parts, recently announced that it has entered into a letter of intent providing for the purchase of Jorama Holdings Inc. of Stoney Creek Ontario.

Ryan & Company and Robert Brakel & Associates Ltd. Combine to Create North American Market Share Leader

Ryan & Company, America's largest independent state & local tax consulting firm, today announced that it has combined with Robert Brakel & Associates Ltd. (RBA), the leading Canadian sales tax recovery firm.

Brampton to Host EMC Business Briefing Breakfast – September 28, 2006

The City of Brampton Economic Development Office, in partnership with the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), is pleased to present a special business briefing for area manufacturers, to discuss the issues facing industry throughout the region.

Loblaws opens Real Canadian Superstore

Loblaws recently opened Bramptons first Real Canadian Superstore at Hurontario Street and Steeles Avenue.

Peel Regional Council Approves Joint Office and Police Building Construction

Peel Regional Council has approved Bondfield Construction Company Ltd. as the contractor to build the Regions expanded headquarters and police facility at Queen Street and Central Park Drive in Brampton.

Brampton’s Official Plan Moves to Next Stage

Brampton planners will spend the summer incorporating public input and placing the finishing touches on the new Official Plan that will guide the City for the next 20 to 30 years.

Still Time to Count Yourself In

With field staff from Statistics Canada completing door-to-door visits to boost participation across the country Brampton residents who have not completed a 2006 census form still have time to do so.

Giffels Invests in Brampton

Giffels Design-Build has purchased 7900 Airport Road from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renwal for $30,348,000.

Annual Economic Report Available On-Line

The City of Brampton 2005 Annual Economic Report is now available on-line.

Monitoring The Local Economy July 2006

Brampton Home to the 2006 Canadian National Triathlon Championships

The City of Brampton will officially welcome the 2006 Canadian National Triathlon Championships this July

Stormtech Reinvents the Retail Environment with a New Retail Store Concept

Stormtech a global company servicing the Corporate, Golf, Retail, Resort, Athletic and College sectors developing unparalleled performance in apparel and accessories, is unveiling its New Conceptual Store Design at its New Eastern Distribution Center in Brampton.

Works & Transportation Department Moves to Flower City Community Campus

Effective Monday, June 5 2006, the City of Works & Transportation Department will be operating from Flower City Community Campus (FCCC) at 8850 McLaughlin Rd., Unit 2, located at the south/west corner of McLaughlin Road and Queen Street West.

Farmers Market to Open June 17th

The Brampton Farmers Market will open for the season Saturday June 17th and run Saturday mornings until October 7th on Main Street in Downtown

Monitoring The Local Economy June 2006

National Construction Value Rankings see Brampton in Top 10

According to information released by Statistics Canada this month Brampton continues to be firmly fixed as one of the Countrys Top 10 Communities for Construction Value in 2005

City And BDBA Improve Streetscape On Main Street North

To beautify downtown Brampton, the City of Brampton has partnered with the Brampton Downtown Business Association to improve the streetscape on Main St. N. from Church Street to Vodden Street.

Region of Peel Opens Integrated Waste Management Facility

The Region of Peel officially opened its Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) located on Torbram Road in Brampton.

Battalion Breaks Attendance Record for Second Consecutive Season

The Brampton Battalion enjoyed a record-setting Ontario Hockey League season on the ice and also at the box-office.

Humpty Dumpty Announces Agreement on Sale of Brampton Property

Humpty Dumpty Snack Foods Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to
sell the Companys Brampton facility.

Ball Corporation’s Agreement to Acquire North American Plastic Bottle Container Assets of Alcan Packaging includes Brampton Facility

Ball Corporation announced that it has agreed to acquire certain North American plastic bottle container assets of Alcan Packaging for $180 million in cash.

Tickets now on Sale for 2006 Brampton Outstanding Business Achievement Awards

Join Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell, Brampton Board of Trade President, Michael Luchenski and keynote speaker Dianne Buckner, host and producer of CBCs Venture as members of Bramptons business community will be recognizes for their continued contribution and outstanding achievements in business excellence

Brampton Small Business Enterprise Centre Releases Spring Calendar of Events

The Brampton Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) has released its Spring Calendar of Events.

Monitoring The Local Economy March 2006

New Giant Tiger Store to ROAR into Brampton

On February 2nd, 2006 Giant Tiger Stores Limited officially announced plans to open a new location in Brampton this Spring

Southwest United Industries to purchase Brampton’s CEEL Limited

Southwest United Industries of Tulsa, OK has entered into a binding contract to purchase all outstanding shares of CEEL Limited of Brampton, Ontario.

Sithe Global Power Goreway Awards Contract to Build Thermal Power Plant in Brampton

SNC-Lavalin Power Ontario Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SNC-Lavalin Inc., has been awarded a $757 million contract by Sithe Global Power Goreway ULC to design and build the Goreway 880 MW Combined Cycle Thermal Power Plant in Brampton

Brampton Wins Industry Awards For Economic Development

The City of Brampton was honoured by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) with three, first place awards and four, honourable mentions, presented at its 49th Annual Conference held on Feb. 1.

Performance Arts Centre Construction Moves Indoors

Construction of Bramptons new Performing Arts Centre has moved indoors for the winter with bricks, glass and copper completed and new materials such as flooring and woodwork being installed inside.

Rogers set to Staff New Brampton Location

With Rogers Communications purchase of the former Nortel Head Office now complete the focus switches to staffing the almost 1 million square foot facility

Monitoring The Local Economy Feburary 2006

Brampton Hotel Industry Growing Again

Construction is now underway on Bramptons newest hotel development project. The Shan Motel Company Inc

Canadian Tire announces sale and leaseback of Brampton Distribution Centre

Canadian Tire Corporation recently announced that it has reached agreement for the sale and leaseback of two distribution centres, one located in Brampton and the other in Calgary, Alberta, to H&R Real Estate Investment Trust for total proceeds of $229 million

Brampton Outstanding Business Achievement Awards Celebrate 10 Years

The City of Brampton Economic Development Office and The Brampton Board of Trade will recognize the accomplishments of all past Outstanding Business Achievement Award winners at their special 10th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the Pearson Convention Centre

Summer Arrives at the Small Business Enterprise Centre

The Brampton Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) will once again be delivering the SummerCompany program for the Brampton and Caledon areas

Monitoring the Economy January 2006

City Partners on Pandemic Planning Workshop for Businesses

Emergency Measures Office in Partnership with eBRP Solutions Inc. and in collaboration with the Brampton Board of Trade will present a Pandemic Planning Workshop of Businesses.

2006 Brampton Business Directory Now Available

The 2006 Brampton Business Directory is now available for purchase, giving residents and business owners access to the most comprehensive listing of area businesses available.