By Glenn Hendry At least one Zellers outlet in Oshawa – and possibly two others - will carry the Target banner next year after the Minneapolis retail giant released its latest master list for its grand push into Canada. Target – Walmart’s biggest rival in the U.S. – will welcome customers at Five Points Mall next summer, with hiring for 150 to 200 employees to begin later this year. The retail chain had already announced it will … [Read more...]
Board of Trade Welcomes 2012 Governing Council Gary Strange Named President
January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade (APBOT) inducted its 2012 governing Council Thursday night, naming Gary Strange, of First Durham Insurance and Financial as 2012 President. Mr. Strange was sworn in along with members of the Board's 2012 Council, who took the oath of office administered by Durham Regional Chair Roger Anderson. The ceremonies were once again held at Deer Creek Golf Clubs in Ajax. The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of … [Read more...]
Steve Curry of 411.ca lends marketing expertise to Grandview Children’s Foundation
January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Steve Curry, president and CEO of 411.ca, Canada's Local Search Engine, has joined t he board of directors of Grandview Children's Foundation. Based in Oshawa, Ont., the charity raises funds for Grandview Children's Centreand Campbell Children's School, which help children and youth with special needs reach their full potential. "Steve not only has a passion for helping children with special needs, but also offers superior … [Read more...]
Local Broker Presented with Prestigious Award
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mr. Bryan Yetman, Chairman of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) has been awarded the ‘Wallace E. Wood Memorial Award.’ This award has only been presented to ten other recipients in the association’s ninety one year history. The “Wally Wood Award,” named in honour of IBAO Past President Wallce E. Wood, was created to recognize an individual who has dedicated themselves to the support and development of the … [Read more...]
Jack McGinnis Wins Posthumous Award for Sustainability
October 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
On October 13, 2011 the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade awarded its 2011 Sustainability Champion Award to the late Jack McGinnis. Jack McGinnis, founder of Durham Sustain Ability (DSA), believed as long as people were given the right tools, they would do the right thing. It was that thinking that solidified Jack as a visionary pioneer, educator and leader in conservation, recycling and sustainability. Jack is regarded as the father of the … [Read more...]