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Brampton’s Resilient Economy

BRAMPTON ANNUAL ECONOMIC REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MOVING FORWARDBrampton’s EDO is moving onward and upward, launching a number of exciting newinitiatives in 2009.

A HIGHER LEVELOF SERVICEUnique to Brampton, theEDO offers investors access to our ConciergeProgram. You need more,and Brampton delivers witha strong focus on providingan exceptional customerservice experience.

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DOWNTOWN &QUEEN STREETCORRIDORA vibrant and historicurban core that is reshaping itself as theCity’s hub for culture and business.

TOURISM INBRAMPTONThere is a reason we call ourselves the “FlowerCity.” We welcome you tocome and see why.

A RESILIENTECONOMYOffers insight into today’sunprecedented economic climate and explores howBrampton’s business community is strategicallypositioned for future growth.

BUSINESS ATTRACTIONYou’re in good companyin Brampton. Meet someof the newest companieswho chose Brampton togrow their businesses.

ECONOMICHIGHLIGHTS2008The proof is in the numbers. Brampton’sstrong economy is highly resilient.

LEADERSHIPBehind every great city is strong leadership. Economic developmentcommittees comprised of both business representatives andelected officials helpBrampton develop andimplement innovativegrowth strategies.

BRAMPTON’SFARMERS’ MARKETA century-old traditionevery weekend during thesummer. The market isboth a celebrated eventand a successful localeconomic generator.

BUSINESS RETENTIONBrampton-based businesses add to thepride of the City as theyreach new heights, growing both locally and internationally.

INTERNATIONALBUSINESS A diverse population withconnections to everywhere.Brampton’s multiculturalmakeup strategically positions the communityas a strong internationaleconomic player – justask one of Brampton’sBusiness Ambassadors.

FILMING INBRAMPTONLights, camera, action!With no permits, no fees,no hassle, locationsaplenty and the bestcrews in Canada, it’s nowonder why Brampton is a choice location forfilm productions.

BRAMPTON’S INDUSTRIALBUSINESSPARKSWith room to expandamong internationally recognized companies inany one of Brampton’s 12 highly accessible employment areas, thebest business location isclear. Here. Brampton.

SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISECENTREWe build foundations forgreat businesses. Celebrating ten successfulyears, SBEC provides entrepreneurs with thetools they need to succeed.

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 spreadaround the globe, impacting every economic sector and industry to varying degrees. The current global recession is due to a combination of factorsthat 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 forcompanies 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 washeavily impacted by worsening global trade.

Despite obvious challenges, the best municipalities, like leading companies, do morethan survive in a downturn. They position themselves to thrive during its subsequentupturn, guided by clear strategic objectives, responsive governance and prudentfinancial 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 abilityto seek out and capitalize on new opportunities for growth thatwill 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 propertytaxes and business costs remain competitive with everyjurisdiction in the Greater Toronto Area while maintainingits Triple-A credit rating. The City of Brampton has invested heavily in modern transportation infrastructure.

In comparison to other Canadian communities, Bramptonremains in a strong competitive position due in large part toour diverse and resilient economic base. Not reliant on thefortunes 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.

A ResilientEconomyby Don Eastwood, Director, Economic Development

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Brampton remains a secure, predictable and geographicallywell-positioned location forbusiness 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.

Business Development and Marketing Advisory Team

The Business Development and Marketing Advisory Team is comprised of

prominent Brampton business representatives and elected officials. Its

mandate to provide guidance and direction on a number of economic

development initiatives includes: competitiveness information; policy and

programs; economic development advertising; service/commercial office

sector attraction; manufacturing retention and expansion; sister city

protocol and trade missions; visitor attractions; and film liaison.

Downtown and Queen Street Corridor Advisory Committee

The Downtown and Queen Street Corridor Advisory Committee, with

representation from both high profile business professionals and elected

officials, is mandated to create a prosperous and diverse local economy.

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.

LEADINGEDGE.

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A WORKFORCETO BE RECKONEDWITH.

One of the reasons so many companies choose

Brampton is because of our special workforce.

Ours is a young, skilled and diverse population keen

to fuel prosperity for our city and your business.

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L to R: Wayne Waters (Waters and MacDonald Associates), Terry McIntyre(Brampton Board of Trade), Mayor Susan Fennell, Myron Ticlo (Myron Ticloand Associates), Regional Councillor Elaine Moore (Chair), David Thomas(Robertson Consulting Inc.), Karen Campbell (Brampton Downtown Development Corporation). Absent from the picture: Regional CouncillorGrant Gibson (Vice Chair), Tony De Pascal (Royal Bank), Janet Biggart (Kerbel Group), Maria Britto (Re-Max North Park), Robert Smith (Brampton Engineering), Frank Cerisano (Sheridan Institute)

Back Row, L to R: Regional Councillor John Sanderson (Vice Chair), CouncillorBob Callahan, Regional Councillor Elaine Moore, Sham Jamal (Morguard Investments Limited), Karen Campbell (Brampton Downtown DevelopmentCorporation), Bob Hooshley (Brampton Board of Trade)Front Row, L to R: Marnie Richards (Brampton Arts Council), Regional Councillor Grant Gibson (Chair), Mayor Susan Fennell. Absent from the picture: Regional Councillor Gael Miles, Councillor Sandra Hames

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Economic Indicators

By the end of 2008, it was certain that global markets were in

recession. Brampton has felt the slowdown in growth as indicated

in its year-over-year decline from 2007. While substantial,

Brampton’s 2008 variance needs to be considered in the context

of an exceptionally strong performance in the previous year.

In comparison to other markets across Canada, Brampton

remained strong in 2008, and ranked well in every construction

category. According to Statistics Canada, overall values placed

Brampton 13th in the country for total construction value, with

industrial values sitting 9th, commercial values 8th, institutional

values 18th and residential values 15th. In the Toronto Census

Metropolitan Area, Brampton ranked 3rd for non-residential (ICI)

and 6th for residential construction values.

Rankings aside, the economic slowdown has manifested itself with

weakening home sales and fewer housing starts, which are at a

ten-year low. While industrial, commercial and institutional values

also dipped in 2008, these markets declined to levels close to their

value in 2006.

New business and new employment fell off in 2008, but the

percentage change makes it look more significant because of a

huge increase in employment in 2007 (4,500 new jobs at one

location at Rogers Park). A glance at earlier years shows a more

modest pull back to values in line with 2005 and 2006.

Volume in the residential resale market saw a drop in 2008 but the

average home price remained stable, even showing a small

increase. This is in contrast to the GTA-wide market where average

prices showed a decline.

Clearly Brampton, like other cities across the country and around

the globe, is feeling the negative effects of the current economic

downturn. However, projects in the early stages of planning and

development indicate that Brampton is well positioned as a prime

location for business relocation and expansion and should remain

amongst the country’s most active markets in the coming year.

ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS2008

BRAMPTON INDICATORS YTD DEC 2008 YTD DEC 2007 VARIANCE (08/07) YTD DEC 2006 YTD DEC 2005

Total New Employment1* 1,689 7,710 -78.1% 2,459 1,738

Total New Business1 292 423 -31.0% 299 241

Unemployment Rate % (Toronto CMA)2 6.6 6.1 8.2% 6.7% 6.3%

Total Construction Value3 $942,154,554 $2,361,244,254 -60.1% $1,480,704,166 $1,235,359,094

Residential Construction Value3 $477,885,168 $1,750,204,581 -72.7% $1,031,820,186 $556,029,406

Industrial Construction Value3 $127,815,721 $202,312,765 -36.8% $159,368,874 $302,685,614

Commercial Construction Value3 $148,350,567 $161,627,227 -8.2% $103,458,109 $84,898,511

Institutional Construction Value3 $185,288,867 $216,965,070 -14.6% $162,958,059 $267,985,577

Housing Resale Activity4 6,863 8,151 -15.8% 7,426 7,772

Average House Price4 $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%

Sources1. City of Brampton Economic Development Office2. Statistics Canada, CANSIM, table 282-0091 and Catalogue no.71-001-XWE.3. City of Brampton Building Division4. Monthly MarketWatch (Toronto Real Estate Board) December 20085. Greater Toronto Industrial Report - Q4 2008 (Colliers International)

medtronicGlobal medical technology leader breaks ground fornew green Canadian headquarters.

Medtronic Inc. is a global leader in medical technology. Medtronic of Canada Ltd. sells, services and distributesMedtronic products in Canada – medical devices used in cardiovascular medicine, diabetes, spinal and neurosurgery, as well as ear, nose and throat surgery.

On July 15th, Medtronic of Canada Ltd. broke ground onits new environmentally-focused headquarters campusin Brampton. The 85,000 square-foot office building at99 Hereford Street is the first of two phases. The firstphase will be complete in September 2009 with 100 employees relocating from the current Mississauga location. Phase 2 will add another 92,000 square feet of office and repackaging operations.

Construction is being led by Orlando Corporation utilizing a LEED philosophy (Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design). There is a deliberate focus onimplementing eco-friendly initiatives in the design wherever possible – from workspaces to the cafeteria,meeting rooms and fitness facilities. Meet the new

Neighbours.J.M. SMUCKERSJ. M. Smuckers (Can) Ltd. moved into its 337,384 square-foot distribution centre at 2 Hereford Street.

Smucker’s® products have been in Canada for over 20 years and are now a market leader in jams 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 spreadthat he sold off the back of a horse-drawn wagon.

APPAsia Pulp and Paper Canada Ltd.

APP moved into their new 120,000 square-foot distribution facility at 20 Hereford Street.

APP is one of the world’s leading pulp and paper companies and is ranked one of the largest vertically integrated pulp & paper producers in Asia.

APP’s commitment to customer satisfaction enables them to grow their share in paper sales worldwide, broadening their presence through marketing offices in many countries.

OUTSET MEDIALocated 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 healthyminds in children while at the same time providing fun entertainment for families.

The company was named by PROFIT magazine as oneof Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies for the past fiveyears.

HBC HEAD OFFICEHudson’s Bay Company (HBC) relocated its head officeto Queen Street & Torbram Road. By the end of 2008they will have 750 employees at this new location andanticipate by February 2009 that all 1,400 employeeswill be relocated to Brampton, including the CEO and all executives.

HBC is Canada’s largest diversified general merchandise retailer.

Hudson’s Bay Company celebrated their 338th anniversary in 2008.

UNIcal inc.The new $10 million plant, to be built at 95 Van Kirk Drive by Montréal-based Unical Inc.,means that Toronto municipalities will no longer be shipping their recycled glass to plants asfar away as Syracuse, N.Y., and Montréal.

The new plant in Brampton will turn mixed glass into bottles, fibreglass insulation and tiles.

Nearly all of the GTA’s recycled glass will be processed in this new plant in Brampton starting in the summer of 2009.

lowe’sLowe’s of North Brampton, located at 10111 Heart Lake Road, officially opened its doors to thepublic on February 2, 2008, marking the second Lowe’s location in Brampton. The home improvement store has 117,000 square feet of retail sales space, and an adjacent garden centre.

Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s Companies Inc. is the second-largesthome improvement retailer in the world and is a FORTUNE® 500 company.

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New Businesses to Brampton: Orlando’s Churchill Business Park has seen substantial growth in 2008. Newbusinesses include J.M. Smuckers (Can) Ltd., Uline, APP, and Medtronic, who have added another 1,343,915 square feet of new industrial and commercial buildings to Brampton.

lcboA 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 than72,000, which is expected to increase by almost 30 per cent over the next10 years. There are 11 knowledgeable staff including a Product Consultantto 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.

Meet the new

Neighbours.

ULINeUline 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, andpacking materials to businesses throughout North America.The large distribution centre is strategically located inBrampton to serve its growing Canadian market withspeedy delivery and reduced shipping costs.

In 1980, after recognizing a local need for a shippingsupply distributor, Liz and Dick Uihlein started Uline from their basement. Uline has steadily grown to over2,500 employees nationwide and continues to be a family-owned and operated business.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

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 AmbassadorProgram’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 Brampton City Hall 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.

CITY OF BRAMPTON FOSTERS INTERNATIONAL TRADEBrampton Business Ambassador Program.

In an effort to foster international trade, the City of Brampton’s Economic Development 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 relationships and learn more about trading partners such as the U.S., China and India.Information sessions and round table discussions were held, where attendees had theopportunity to engage with the speakers and other business professionals.

Brampton’s innovative Business Ambassador Program aims to market Brampton’s competitive advantages internationally in an effort to generate new business developmentleads for the Economic Development Office. The program works byproviding prominent business leaders with the Brampton market intelligence necessary to sell the community to prospective investors when they are travelling abroad.

Brampton’s Business Ambassador Program was created to:• Engage local business representatives in the promotion of Brampton globally

• Provide opportunities for the Ambassador Team to actively participate on inbound/outbound missions and delegations

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Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell and Miami Beach Mayor Matti Bower

The need to retain local business and encourage

their growth is a key partof Brampton’s EconomicDevelopment Strategy.As the marketplace forbusiness investment

becomes more competitive,

Brampton recognizesand celebrates the

commitment of thoseworld-class companieswho have stayed andgrown in Brampton.

With over 8,100 businesses employingclose to 150,000 people,local business support is a priority for Brampton’s EconomicDevelopment Office.Brampton’s robustBusiness RetentionProgram strategicallypositions the City ofBrampton as a leaderin delivering programs tailoredspecifically to supportthe retention and expansion of the localbusiness community.

MDA MDA completes Canada’s contribution to the InternationalSpace Station with “Dextre” – the World’s Most SophisticatedSpace Robot

Dextre, the world’s most sophisticated space robot, was launched aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. Developed by MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) in Brampton, under contract to the Canadian Space Agency, Dextre is the final component of the Mobile Servicing System – Canada’s contribution to the International Space Station. The arrival of Dextre will mark the debut of the complete Mobile Servicing System on the International Space Station and its transition from robotic assembly and EVA support to full servicing capability.

MDA also announced a $7 million (CAD) contract from NASA to develop an enhanced platform for Dextre, as well as real-time mission support of Shuttle robotics. Under this contract MDA will build a new and enhancedmulti-sided rotating platform to replace the temporaryplatform. The new platform is expected to be installed during orbit in 2010. TROW GLOBAL

Brampton based Trow requalifies for the 2008 Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Award

From their Brampton Headquarters’ Trow Global Inc. announced that they have requalified for a Canada’s 50 BestManaged Companies award. Trow was a winner of this awardin 2001 and 2006 and a requalifier in 2002, 2003, 2007 andnow again in 2008.

“We are delighted to yet again be recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. Our commitment toquality and outstanding management principles in relation toour clients and our employees has again positioned Trow as aleader in Canadian business,” said Vlad Stritesky, Presidentand CEO of Trow Global Inc.“2008 was a year of tremendousgrowth and change at Trow, which commenced with a successful merger with Teknika HBA, and we are very pleasedto have been able to maintain our high standards of businessmanagement excellence.”

SUCCESS STORIES

BRAMPTON ENGINEERINGBrampton Engineering (BE) Makes Good on 1995 Prediction

Brampton Engineering, located at 8031 Dixie Road in Brampton, has announced that they have shipped theworld’s first 11-layer blown film line from its plant inBrampton. BE is the largest shipper of 7 – 11 layer systems of any manufacturer in the world and manufactures plastics machinery, advanced plastics extrusion systems, dies and winders.

GRAHAM BROS. CONSTRUCTIONGraham Bros. Construction Prime Example of “How To”

Graham Bros. Construction, located at 290 ClarenceStreet in Brampton is a shining example of dedication and customer service in its industry. Employing 400 workers, Graham Bros. has made coming in on time and on budget more than just a requirement.

The Brampton based company has built its reputation in the same fashion as it builds projects – with a “sense of pride,” explains company founder, Bill Graham.

While always keeping his finger on its pulse and maintaining ownership of his company, Bill Graham has handed the presidency to a very experienced and capable Alfredo Maggio.With an exciting future ahead, Mr. Maggio says, “Part of whatmakes the company so successful and appealing is that it is located in Brampton, a strategic location within the GTA, with excellent highway access allowing businesses to easilyservice other parts of the province.”

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BUSINESS RETENTION

BUSINESS RETENTION

For more information visit: www.partnersinprojectgreen.com

From modest beginnings in1953, Dieter Moeller, a

delegate from Schenker inHamburg, came to Canada to

set up an export businessand help bring German

products into Canada. Thecompany grew to a pointwhere it made sense to

create an official businesspresence. In 1958,

Mr. Moeller became the first president of Schenker ofCanada Limited. He had a

staff of three people and together they offered ocean, air andcustoms services. Today, Schenker is a growing network ofover 40 locations across Canada and over 3 million squarefeet of warehouse space. Schenker employs over 2,000

people, up from just 600 in 2001.

Schenker is the 2nd largest Integrated Logistics ServiceProvider in Canada, withsales of over $1 Billion andoperating from over 40 sitesacross the country. Schenkerof Canada spans a coast-to-coast network thatextends to all major harbours, airports and border crossings. Schenkerof Canada has a portfolio ofsupply chain services inCanada that includes:

Contract Warehousing/Distribution, Ocean Freight, AirFreight, Land Transportation, and Customs Brokerage andConsulting; as well as services for Global Sports Events andDedicated Freight Management.

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

PARTNERS IN PROJECT GREEN IS LAUNCHED

Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell and over 250 businesses joined for the launch of Partners in Project Green on October 9th, 2008. This newinitiative is a partnership between the Region of Peel, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, and City of Toronto and is spearheaded by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Partners in Project Green is agrowing community of businesses working together to green their bottomline by creating an internationally-recognized ‘eco-business zone’ 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.

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BUSINESS RETENTION

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2008 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

In its 12th year, the City of Brampton and the Brampton Board ofTrade 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.

Two Brampton businesses are among the dozen Ontario companiesrecognized at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) OntarioBusiness Achievement Awards (OBAA) and the Ontario Global TradersAwards (OGTA) events in Toronto. The awards were presented at agala event that was attended by approximately 1,000 business andpolitical leaders at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on November 4th, 2008, hosted by Canadian icon Jann Arden.

At the awards ceremony, Brampton’s NAFTA Foods and Packaging Inc. were recognized in the OGTAMarket Expansion category, while CrownhillPackaging Ltd. were recognized with an OBAAAmerican Express Award for Small Business.In May of this year both companies wererecipients of Brampton Outstanding Business Achievement Awards, run bythe City of Brampton.

"This year more than ever we must give credit to the firms that are investing in innovation, improving productivity and creating jobs in ourcommunities,” says Len Crispino, President and CEO of the OCC. “It always takes hard work and creativity to succeed in business, but in today's economic climate, resiliency and triumph are that much more worthy of recognition.”

REIN, the Real Estate Investment Network, selected Brampton as oneof the cities to visit for its 2008 Ontario Field Trip. On September 28thapproximately 250 real estate investors from across Canada (five coach buses) were taken on a “windshield tour” highlighting examples of new investment, redevelopment, and community investment taking place in the City of Brampton.

Founded in 1993, REIN has grown over the years to become Canada’s leading real estate research and education

organization. REIN has been studying the economic and demographic effects on the real

estate in cities and towns across Canada.They have studied and developed amodel that allows them to clearly identify towns that are going to out-perform the rest of the market.This information is deliveredthrough the “Top 10 OntarioTowns To Invest In” Report and Brampton faired better on the top 10 list than its local GTA competitors this year.

Don R. Campbell, President, Real Estate Investment Network,sums it up as follows: “It was apleasure touring your town with250 property investors and developers from across Canada. Thepositive economic fundamentals ofthe City of Brampton, coupled withtheir forward looking economic development office, will helpto keep Brampton on theTop 10 Ontario Investment Towns listfor many years tocome, as it has forthe previous 6 years.”

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The Economic Development Office has been coordinating the Brampton Farmers’ Market since 1986. Every Saturday morning, rain or shine, from mid-June to Thanksgiving weekend, Main Streetis closed and the downtown transforms into a festival marketplace. Vendors set up their tentsand sell local produce, crafts, baked goods and hand-made products.

The market brings residents from the entire city to downtown Brampton. The Brampton Farmers’ Market remains a milestone event in the City, helping to unify the community and provide residents and visitors with a feeling of pride. Thousands of people visit the marketevery year, which provides additional pedestrian traffic for downtown businesses. The Brampton

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ONLOCATIONLOCATION IS EVERYTHING

FILMING IN BRAMPTON

Brampton, The Film-Friendly CityWith the Economic Development Office’s Film Liaison Team, you’re one telephone call away from beginning the process, which makesfilming 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.

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

North West Sandalwood 800 acresMajor 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), ButcherEngineering, Vulsay Industries, and The Peelle Company.

McLaughlin North 95 acresMajor Employers: Redfas Industries (Head Office), Ibis Manufacturing (Head Office), AMG Metals (Head Office), Dofasco TubularProducts, The Gap-Old Navy, Wirex Controls,Brampton Guardian Warehouse, Abbey Industries, and Begley Group.

Bramalea South Gateway 990 acresMajor Employers: Par-Pak (Head Office), Concord Elevators (Head Office), Brampton Engineering (HeadOffice), Canadian Tire Corporation, Massiv Die-Form,Taro Pharmaceuticals, Matcor Automotive, Sofina Foods,Unilever Canada, and Velcro Canada.

Central Area 1,925 acresMajor Employers: City of Brampton (CityHall), IKO Industries (Head Office), PeelPlastic Products (Head Office), Brafasco(Head Office), CCV Insurance & FinancialServices (Head Office), Trow Associates(Head Office), Regional Municipality ofPeel (Headquarters), Pre Con, Maple LeafFoods, and Georgia Pacific.

AWALK IN THE PARK

Hurontario South 70 acresMajor Employers: Andrin Ltd. (Head Office), Peel Regional Police Headquarters,Davis Grenville Provincial Courthouse, Investors Group, TD Waterhouse, TannahillLockhart Clark & Langlois, SMCA Professional Corporation, Re/Max Real Estate, and Dynamic Employment Solutions.

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Airport Intermodal 4,300 acresMajor Employers: Gamma-Dynacare MedicalLaboratories (Head Office), HBC Zellers Inc(Head Office), MO Freight Works (Head Office),Triple M Metals (Head Office), Italpasta (Head Office), NAFTA Foods and Packaging(Head Office), Chrysler Canada Brampton Assembly Plant, Canadian Tire Corporation, MDA Space Missions, Martinrea International,Trow Associates, Maple Leaf Foods, CN Rail, and Millard Refrigeration.

Vales North 80 acresMajor Employers: JB Aluminium Products(Head Office).

This Business Park is currently subject to a planning review and is expected to bebrought on stream in the near future withmixed industrial commercial uses.

Highway 427 1,435 acresMajor Employers: Pilen Construction, Acculink Fence& Wire, Roma Fence, Total Crane Rental, ClarkwayConstruction, 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 strategicindustrial designated area is bounded by MayfieldRoad, Hwy 50, and just east of Clarkway Drive and isprojected to employ over 17,000 workers in industrial, office, and mixed use developments.

Highway 410 2,035 acresMajor Employers: Graham Bros. Construction(Head Office), Mandarin Restaurants (HeadOffice), Rogers Communications Inc, CocaCola Bottling Company, Winners ApparelDistribution, Ford Motor Company Distribution, Owens Illinois, DHL Canada,ABB Inc, and Bacardi Canada.

Highway 410 North 290 acresStrategically located at a major gateway inthe 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.

AWALK IN THE PARK

Bram East 510 acresMajor 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.

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TOURCITY.

10th

ANNIVERSARYThis February marked the 10th anniversary of Brampton’s Small Business Enterprise Centre – an indispensible and lucrative asset to the city’s economic prosperity.

A joint project between the City of Brampton and the Province of Ontario, the Centre has also partnered with Industry Canada (COBSC), The BramptonBoard 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 theirventures 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 Bramptonbusiness, from joint municipal-provincial development programs to registration andlegal processes, permits and licencesthrough BizPaL, seminars and networkingevents, as well as referral programs.(www.brampton-business.com)

Even though the SBEC provides an incredible wealth of business resources online, business owners are encouraged to take advantage of the Centre’s experts who are available toassist live, either over the telephone or in person.

For 10 years, Brampton’s Small Business Enterprise Centre has been helpingbusiness owners get a strong head start. Ever willing to adapt to modernmodes of business and communication, the SBEC will continue to strive toprovide the highest level of service to those who choose Brampton for theirbusiness endeavours.

2008 Start Up Business of the Year: Total Body Fitness and Wellness

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 offeredby 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 andwith 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.

2008 AWARD WINNER

SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE

START UP BUSINESSOF THE YEAR (SUBY)

Ten Year Totals• Inquiries: 139,600• Consultations: 3,650• Seminars Conducted: 350• Outreach Activities: 200• Registrations: 26,550• Jobs Created: 16,650 (since’04)

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The City of Brampton has made great strides in revitalizing our floral heritage and building a reputation as Canada’s Flower City. Bramptonshowcases some of the most interesting and beautiful flowerbeds and floral displays in theprovince. Through our beautification program, the city has planted millions of bulbs and flowersto beautify our streets, parks, open spaces and public facilities. In 2008, Brampton was the International award winner in the prestigious Communities in Bloom Competition. The city was honoured to receive the highest score in recognition of our innovative work to create abeautiful living landscape.

Whether you’re in the mood for a self-guided floraltour, a nature hike, cycling on our pathways or ice-skating in the winter, the City of Brampton isthe perfect place to spend time outdoors. With more than 6,000 acres of parkland and openspaces, 90 kilometres of trails, and beautifullylandscaped public areas, there are plenty of placesto enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Central Meeting PlaceThe City of Brampton offers the convenience andamenities perfect for business or leisure travel.With our close proximity to the airport and avariety of hotels near local businesses, area attractions and sporting venues, our accommodations

are designed to help visitors rest easy. With over1,000 rooms, 30,000 sq. ft. of hotel conferencespace and various meeting and banquet facilitiesthroughout Brampton, the city is able to accommodate both corporate and social eventvenue needs.

In 2008 the city financially supported, partnered, or led a number of sports tournament bids andconvention proposals. Brampton welcomed theOntario Horticulture Association Conference, theShriner’s Conference and the 39th ORISSA convention, an organization whose stated goalsare to promote the culture of the Indian state ofOrissa in the United States and Canada. Brampton also played host city to Team Czech Republic for the IIHF World Junior Hockey Tournament exhibition game against Sweden atthe Powerade Centre in December.

Events that Celebrate the Best of our CityWith a growing list of festivals and events, Bramptonis finding more reasons and ways to celebrate thestrength and diversity of our community. • Canada Day 2008 – One of the largest Canada Day celebrations nationally the 2008 celebration attracted an estimated 75,000 people!

• Carabram – Established in 1982, Brampton’s annual multicultural festival promotes the cultural heritages of Brampton’s ethnic

communities. In 2008, this volunteer-drivenevent welcomed over 20,000 people who embraced 14 different ethnic groups, each representing their culture and heritage through song, dance, costumes, displays, food, drink and warm hospitality.

• New Year’s Eve 2008 – 20,000 people watched Canadian talents, Arkells, David Usher and Our Lady Peace perform at Garden Square on December 31st. Requests for wristbands to the show were received by Tourism Brampton from across North America, prompting the development of a hotel partnership with six hotels.

Art, Music, Dance, Drama!If art reveals the soul of a city, Brampton is a symphony of sound and is overflowing with a fullpalette of colour. Our museums and archives sharestories of the past and celebrate the rich heritage of Brampton and area, while a diverse offering of galleries and special exhibitions represents visualarts in Brampton. Visitors looking for a live performance while visiting Brampton are in luck.Symphony aficionados, music lovers, and live theatre supporters will discover world-class entertainment at the new Rose Theatre Brampton.

The Rose Theatre coordinated visitors from over 25 communities outside of Brampton, ranging insize from 15-55 people. In 2008 the theatre also introduced “Stay for a Play” packages with hotelpartners encouraging out of town guests to extendtheir stay in Brampton.

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Brampton is a beautiful city where heritagehas been blended to be a part of a vibrant,modern community. There is something foreveryone here: art, music, culture, nature,shopping, entertainment and sports. The Economic Development Office works inpartnership with local tourism operators,business associations and senior levels ofgovernment to promote the city’s eclecticmix of restaurants and boutiques, festivals,performing and visual arts, museums andabundant 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.

TOUR CITY.Canada’s Flower City

2008 International Communitiesin Bloom Award Winner

TOURISM BRAMPTON

The “Chapelview Project” located onJohn Street in downtown Brampton isshaping up to become one of the veryfew marvels that one will ever encounterin the field of affordable housing. Martinway Contracting Ltd., a companysolely dedicated to the construction of newaffordable housing and special needs housing,is leading the way in its attempt to build the first“Platinum Certified” affordable housing project inNorth America under the Canadian Green Building Council Program, better known as “LEED.” Chapelview consists of six levels of underground municipal and residentialparking 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 ofBrampton, 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 togetherthe 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 percent 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 atransplantable model for other municipalities throughout the Country and the world to emulate.

The success of achieving such milestones can only be accomplished in concert withothers who share the same vision. This “vision” is the need to provide one of thevery basic necessities of life, such as shelter, for people who have fallen uponhard times. The “Chapelview Project” is a very clear example of people workingtogether, not only to provide housing, but an exceptionally high quality of lifeas well. Ultimately, Chapelview will create homes and a new life for thousandsof people in need. In doing so, these people can rest assured that they willhave a comfortable place in which to rest their heads at night.

AVisionin The Making

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

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.

Blade Condominiums

Landmarq Apartments

Bramalea City Centre

The Renaissance

The Chapelview Project

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TheRenaissanceRob Cooper, President, AlterraEncouraging both economic and commercial growth, the Renaissance hasbeen a significant project for Downtown Brampton and for the residents of the city. Introducing an urban-type lifestyle into this historic communityis exactly what Brampton needs. With 301 residential units being added tothe downtown core, Renaissance condominiums will contribute to the dramatic revitalization of this great city. Soaring at 27 stories high, thiscondominium will stand out in Brampton for all to see. With over 500 residents expected to occupy the Renaissance, a new life will shine in theheart of the city supporting local businesses and shops, adding to the vibrancy of Brampton’s Downtown.

BramaleaCity Centre

Carol Hyams, General Manager, BCCAnchoring 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-seventiesas a strip plaza. In 2001, senior officials from Morguard Investments Limitedrecognized the property had tremendous potential and purchased the site.Throughout 2004 and 2005, approximately $55 million was invested intransforming the aging decor and finishes into a warm and bright ambience through the addition of skylights, soft seating and a bright modern colour scheme. A full-scale remerchandising program was launchedin order to accommodate existing tenants requirements for larger storesand 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 newretailers will reside on two levels of newly constructed mall facing QueenStreet. A 550-stall underground parking lot will have direct access into thisnew wing. An interior racetrack design will provide ease of navigationaround 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.

BladeCondominiums

Janice Robinson, Preston HomesThis spring, Downtown Brampton’s historic Dominion Skate Factory isgoing to get a new lease on life. Preston Homes is transforming the 26-storey building, located steps from the GO station, converting it into an eco-friendly collection of 350 condominium units, including a dozen authentic loft units, while preserving the factory’s classic frontage along Railroad and Mill Streets.

Landmarq ApartmentsSusan Drake, General Manager, LandmarqLandmarq Rental Residences is a brand new luxury rental property locatedin the heart of Downtown Brampton. The Landmarq has 258 suites in twotowers joined together by a magnificent glass atrium. The building has 1 – 3 bedroom suites with contemporary finishes, spacious open conceptlayouts and state-of-the-art building amenities. Landmarq Rental Residenceshad first occupancy in February 2008 and is now over 90 per cent occupied.

RhythmCondos & Lofts andRhythm Townhomes

by Mattamy Homes

John Hourihan, Project ManagerRhythm Condos & Lofts, by Mattamy Homes, are designed for the needs ofmodern life and located within walking distance of a coffee house, a farmers’ market, Gage Park and the Rose Theatre. Homeowners will enjoy allof the wonderful experiences that come with living in Downtown Brampton.

GreenwayRetirement Village

Amanda White, Regional Director, Sales & MarketingChartwell Select Greenway Retirement Village will offer larger and more comfortable accommodation with services and amenities designed to meet the needs of today’s most discerning seniors. Opening late spring 2009.

NexusRestaurant

Chris Archdekin, Chris Edgar, and Denise Ingoldsby, OwnersNexus Restaurant was established this past spring with the intent to bringan upscale restaurant and piano bar to Downtown Brampton, in order to 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 wasable to open its doors to the public in a timely manner. Since then, overhalf of its first-time customers have been repeat visitors, and as businessgrows, Nexus is looking forward to a bright future in Downtown Bramptonwith hopes of building the first rooftop patio overlooking Main Street.

Park Place Condominiums

John Cutruzzola, Inzola ConstructionPark 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 this27 floor development, which will occupy 226 condominium units ranging inarea from 600 sq.ft to 1,700 sq.ft.

Nexus Restaurant

Park Place Condominiums

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vision

To support and foster the emergence of Brampton as one of Canada’s dynamic and prosperous local

economies by attracting and retaining targeted employment growth in strategic locations, including

Brampton’s Downtown and Queen Street Corridor.

Customer satisfaction is what we guarantee every day, with rapid response time on inquiries and

confidentiality of lead inform

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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.

The Economic Development Office will be undertaking the following initiatives in 2009:

• Launch of the new Economic Development Media Campaign Branding and new Website• Development of a new Economic Development Strategy• Launch of a Concierge Program focused on the delivery of quality customer service • Corporate Call Program• Implementation of the Downtown and Queen Street Program• Continue to support Brampton’s financial investment in workforce training with Sheridan College • Implementation of International Marketing Plan• Participate in the creation of the City of Brampton Corporate Strategic Plan• Small Business Enterprise Centre Program • Creation of a ‘Premier Ranked’ Strategic Plan for Tourism• Monitor and measure local impact of changing economic and market conditions

This year ahead may prove to be more challenging then previousyears, 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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READY TOBRAMPTON IT UP?

With a resilient economy, world-class transportation

corridors and cutting-edge infrastructure, Brampton

is a choice location for many industry-leaders.

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