Sponsors & Supporters

FOUNDERS

 

Chris Mildon

David Bergeron

Director, Leasing

Great West Life Realty Advisors

675 Cochrane Dr., Suite 101 West Tower

West Tower

Markham, ON L3R 0B8

Tel: 905.475.4023

David.bergeron@gwlra.com

 

 

Great West Life Realty Advisors is a global real estate investment advisor providing comprehensive asset, property and development management and specialized real estate services to pension funds and institutional clients.

 

At GWL Realty Advisors, our vision is to shape the environment around us to exceed expectations and deliver value for our tenants, investors and partners. We are focused on viewing real estate in new ways and create opportunities in the face of challenge. Integrity, innovation and purpose are the foundation of GWL Realty Advisors and they represent our commitment to deliver leading standards.

 

Please visit our web site at www.gwlra.com

 

 

Chris Mildon

Jim Brown, Colliers International

Colliers International

245 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 200

Toronto, ON M2J 1R1

Tel: 416.492.2001 ext. 439

Jim.Brown@colliers.com

 

 

Colliers International is a leader in providing full-service commercial real estate services including brokerage, consulting, real estate management and research services throughout the Toronto region and the world. Our unique combination of local presence and global reach begins with the strength of our offices. The professional quality and experience of our people translates into superior service for our clients virtually anywhere in the world.

 

Colliers International is one of Toronto's top-ranked commercial real estate firms serving clients across Ontario since 1985. With three offices and more than 200 results-oriented professionals, our clients benefit from an unparalleled combination of skill, experience and market knowledge. We are established as a recognized authority as a result of our comprehensive team of specialists, leading edge technological tools, and the most up-to-date market information. Supported by an extensive research division that tracks the market daily, we monitor industry trends, publish comprehensive reports and are frequently called upon for market commentary. As Canada’s largest commercial real estate market, Toronto serves as a gateway to the entire Canadian marketplace. For clients with multinational commercial real estate needs, the Colliers network reaches around the globe.

 

Please visit our web site at www.colliers.com

 

 

Chris Mildon

Executive Vice President

The Insurers Financial Group

30 Leek Crescent, Suite 201

Richmond Hill , ON L4B 4N4

Tel: 905.707.8007

cmildon@ifgcanada.com

 

 

The Insurers Financial Group provides insurance and risk management solutions for small business to middle market companies. The firm’s distinct competitive advantage is its Partners in Risk philosophy where its team commits to providing real business solutions, working with companies who are genuinely concerned about controlling their Total Cost of Risk and not just insurance premiums.

 

Please visit our web site at www.ifgcanada.com

 

 

Chris Mildon

Suzanne McCrimmon

Economic Devlopment

The Corporation of the Town of Markham

101 Town Centre Boulevard

Markham, ON L3R 9W3

Tel: 905.477.7000 ext. 2655

SMcCrimmon@markham.ca

 

 

The Corporation of Town of Markham From quality of life to high technology, the award-winning Town of Markham has been and will continue to be a prime location for business. Located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Markham’s pro-business attitude has built an impressive Information Technology and Life Science cluster, together with educational, community and technology partners.

 

With more than 900 high-technology and life sciences companies, Markham is Canada’s High-Tech Capital. It is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Ontario with over 257,000 people. Numerous multinational companies are headquartered in Markham due to our well-developed transportation and communication network (with the Toronto-Buttonville Airport, and Highways 7, 404 and 407), high-quality facilities, a diverse and highly educated labour force and a pro-business environment.

 

Please visit our web site at www.business.markham.ca

 

SPONSORS

 

 

Jordan Dolgin, LL.B

Wilson Vukelich LLP

Barristers and Solicitors

Valleywood Corporate Centre

60 Columbia Way, Suite 710

Markham, Ontario L3R 0C9

Tel: 905.940.8700

 

 

Wilson Vukelich offers a wide array of legal services. WV rivals the biggest firms' "institutional" resources with its on-line technology, while maintaining the responsiveness and accessibility (the "edge") of a smaller firm. WV’s lawyers are top practitioners in their fields. Its Office Services group keeps everything running "in synch"; lawyers, clerks, conveyancer, management and administrative staff.

 

Please visit our web site at www.wilsonvukelich.com

 

 

Mike Middleton

Q1 Capital Partners

144 Front Street West, Suite 725

Toronto, Ontario M5J 2L7

Tel: 416.850.7474

mm@Q1capital.com

 

 

Wilson Vukelich offers a wide array of legal services. WV rivals the biggest firms' "institutional" resources with its on-line technology, while maintaining the responsiveness and accessibility (the "edge") of a smaller firm. WV’s lawyers are top practitioners in their fields. Its Office Services group keeps everything running "in synch"; lawyers, clerks, conveyancer, management and administrative staff.

 

Please visit our web site at www.q1capital.com

 

SUPPORTERS

 

 

Richard Cunningham

Markham Board of Trade

80F Centurian Drive, Suite 206

Markham, Ontario L3R 8C1

Tel: 905.474.0730

 

 

The Markham Board of Trade (MBT) is Markham's local chamber of commerce and is one of the largest business organizations in Markham. Since 1981 MBT has operated as a membership organization, and has now grown to represent over 1,100 area businesses and their employees-from some of the largest corporations in and around Markham, as well as the smallest entrepreneurial ventures.

 

The Markham Board of Trade is the voice of regional business, community affairs and advocating on behalf of member companies on issues critical to the economic vitality and quality of life within our city. The Board stays heavily involved in public policy, keeping strong ties to local, provincial and federal government officials, and offers its members numerous discount programs, promotional avenues and networking opportunities to foster local economic growth and prosperity.

 

Please visit our web site at www.markhamboard.com

 

 

 

Lori Ryerson

Executive Director

Entrepreneurs' Organization

1327 Avenue Road

Toronto, Ontario M5N 2H1

Tel: 416.488.3661 or 1-866-936-4040

info@eotoronto.ca

 

 

EO - The Entrepreneurs' Organization. It's not for everyone. It's only for entrepreneurs. If you're the owner, founder, co-founder or majority shareholder, if you're under 50, and if you've crossed the $1 million mark in sales, you're ready for The Entrepreneurs' Organization.

 

If you want to be part of the world's most influential network of entrepreneurs, if you want to learn from your peers, if you are passionately committed to growing your business while having the time of your life doing it, then the Entrepreneurs Organization is for you.