2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
PROGRAM
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The Brampton Board of Trade Annual General Meeting Agenda November 19, 2020 8am– 9am 1.
Call to order - Vanessa White, 2020 BBOT Chair
2.
Greetings and acknowledgments
3.
Greetings from Mayor Patrick Brown
4.
Approval of 2019 AGM Minutes
5.
CEO’s Report - Todd Letts a. Motion to receive CEO’s Report
6.
Chair’s Report - Vanessa White a. Motion to receive Chair’s Report
7.
Finance Report - Johanne Rappoccio, BBOT VP Finance a. Motion to receive Financial Report b. Motion to receive 2019/2020 BBOT Audited Financial Statements c. Motion to appoint the auditors 2020/2021
8. Nominating Committee Report - Michelle McCollum, BBOT Nominations Committee Chair a. Motion to receive the Nominating Committee Report b. Introduction of the 2021 Board of Directors c. Oath of Office with Mayor Patrick Brown 9.
Motion to ratify decisions of the 2020 Board of Directors
10. Incoming Chair’s Remarks - Michelle McCollum 2021 BBOT Chair a. Recognition of 2020 Chair b. Chair’s Remarks
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP MAKES A DIFFERENCE Vanessa White is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Maple Lodge Farms Ltd., located in Brampton, Ontario, where she leads HR, Project Management, Continuous Improvement and Strategy for the company. Vanessa has an extensive background, with more than 20 years of experience from some of Canada’s Top 100 employers, including Sodexo Canada and Coca-Cola Bottling. Vanessa is deeply committed to creating diverse & inclusive cultures and is a strong advocate for women’s leadership in business. A native of Nova Scotia, Vanessa graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University. In addition to the Brampton Board of Trade, Vanessa is also on the Board of Directors for Eden Valley Poultry in Berwick, NS.
Vanessa White 2020 BBOT Chair Chief Human Resources Officer Maple Lodge Farms
Michelle McCollum is the Associate Vice President for Capital Development and Facilities Management at Sheridan College. She provides leadership for all aspects of Sheridan’s built-environment including land-use, new construction, renovations, facilities management and sustainability. After working in progressive roles for over 15 years in municipal government in the UK as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Service Manager, leading capital projects and managing large property portfolios, Michelle immigrated to Canada with her family in 2008. From 2008 to 2017 Michelle worked for the City of Brampton, where she led new construction projects, key strategic initiatives, spearheaded the development and implementation of the city’s strategic plan, and drove Michelle McCollum organizational transformation. Michelle’s wealth of knowledge and experience 2020 BBOT Chair-elect includes project management and contract administration of Public Private Associate Vice President Partnerships, organizational strategic planning, managing capital builds, facilities Sheridan College management, and capital asset investment management. Michelle has a Bachelor of Science degree, holds a designation as a Professional Quantity Surveyor, and also holds a Project Management Certification.
Kanwar Dhanjal President Just Instruments Inc.
Kanwar is a technocrat with over 30 years’ experience in the instrumentation and process control automation sector. He is founder of Just Instruments Inc. ISO 9001-2015 accredited company, which serves the process control industry in food, beverage and bakery sector. He is an entrepreneur and a highly experienced engineer from India with vast experience in the field of industrial instrumentation and automation. Just Instruments provides full service of calibration, validation, sales, repairs and complete automation solution for process control instrumentation with complete satisfaction in a professional way that focuses on honesty, integrity and creativity. Kanwar is a life member of Indo Canada Chamber of commerce and led the ICCC as president in 2017-18. Kanwar has been an active volunteer with the Brampton Board of Trade, serving on the International Trade Committee as chair, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and was the recipient of the Inaugural Chair’s Award in 2017. He is also a licensed realtor. He volunteers with various non-profit organizations.
Jeremy serves as Director of Marketing and Communications IT Weapons (a division of Konica Minolta Business Solutions Canada). After earning his Ph.D. from Western University, he joined the ITW team in 2008. His passion for clear thinking and honest messaging is what drives the company’s communications, marketing, professional development and talent acquisition efforts. Facing outward, it’s about engaging and educating the broader community of Canadian IT professionals, clients, and peers. Internally, it’s about professional and team development within the company. Simply put, his team works to ensure that everyone understands what the company does and why they do it.
Jeremy MacBean Director of Marketing & Communications IT Weapons
Johanne Rappoccio 2020 BBOT VP Finance VP Operations BMP Metals Inc.
A long-term strategic planner by nature, Johanne has over 25 years of operations management experience in the advanced manufacturing sector. While passionate towards local sourcing, Johanne also welcomes the challenge of expanding borders as companies and communities seek to establish their foothold in an increasingly global economy. With “Industry 4.0” and the “Internet of Things” interconnectivity rapidly gaining momentum, Johanne advocates for inclusivity and collaboration amongst industry, government, academia and the Brampton community. A native of Montreal, and a graduate of U of T and Queens, Johanne is very excited to be a part of the Brampton Board of Trade.
As part of Lawrences’ Business Law Group, Louis advises owner-managed businesses on all aspects of private company law, including business acquisitions and divestitures, business structures, corporate finance and security, corporate reorganizations, business succession strategies and corporate governance. Additionally, Louis has a special focus on franchise law advising franchisers as well as franchisees on all aspects of franchise law, including compliance with franchise laws and regulations, buying and selling franchises, franchise disputes and exit strategies, and renewal and termination of franchises. In addition to other professional and community involvements, Louis has been an active member of the Brampton Broad of Trade since 2012.
Louis Vouloukos Associate Lawrence, Lawrence, Stevenson LLP
Donna has 20 years of experience in Human Resources, the last 16 years serving as a Senior HR Executive for a number of fortune 500 companies. Donna currently leads the human resources function at Dynacare, a leading health and wellness solutions provider. As Vice President Human Resources, Donna leads a team of 32 professionals and oversees organizational effectiveness, communications, learning and development, talent management, talent acquisition and wellness, health and safety. Donna and the HR team are focused on creating an internal culture that inspires employees, grows talent and allows people to thrive at work and at home.
Donna Fagon-Pascal VP Human Resources Dynacare
Shauna-Kay Jones Founder & Director Motify
Shauna is the Founder and Director of Motify (an interactive student success tool). Shauna graduated as the Valedictorian from the Faculty of Technology (Software Development and Network Engineering) at Sheridan College. She also has a Legal Studies Degree from The University of Waterloo, and has worked as a Senior Technical Subject Matters Expert for 6 years, running multi-million dollar projects at an Electronic Health Company. She is presently a Director on the Brampton Board of Trade as a consultant on Technology. Shauna created an application called Motify that uses predictive analytics to connect students with needed supports, mentors and opportunities throughout their journey.
Scott is an experienced and versatile telecommunications executive based in Brampton and Toronto. He has led large Operations and Sales teams across Canada and has served as a Director of Regulatory Affairs and Policy in the National Capital region. Scott is presently the Vice President of Technical Customer Service at Rogers Communications where he is accountable for the service experience of Rogers business customers.
Scott Thomson VP Technical Services Rogers Shauna is a passionate leader dedicated to continuing to develop and improve organizations through achieving operational excellence and continuous improvement, leading to opportunities for ongoing growth and success. A creative individual who fosters collaboration in problem solving to achieve robust and effective solutions. Shauna was appointed Chief of Staff for the President and CEO of CN in June 2019. In this role, she acts as a strategic advisor and counsel for leaders in the organization. Taking a strategic vision and helping to enable day-to-day projects and tasks to achieve that vision.
Shauna McMillan Chief Of Staff, President & CEO CN
Kate Saldanha Associate Prouse, Dash & Crouch, LLP
Kate is an associate lawyer with Prouse, Dash & Crouch LLP. With her thoughtful approach to client needs and careful attention to detail, Kate is able to assist her clients to make well informed decisions whether they are developing an estate plan, owning a property, or making business decisions. Kate offers her clients strategic legal thinking that is both compassionate and supportive in matters which are often emotionally charged. Born and raised in Brampton, Kate joined PDC upon her return to her hometown after university. Kate began with PDC as an articling student in 2011 and joined the firm as an associate in 2012. Outside of law, Kate enjoys photography, yoga, and travel.
Steve Stevens Regional Director, Operations RioCan
Daniel Lewis Founder T by Daniel
Todd Letts CEO Brampton Board of Trade
Steve Stevens has been at RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust since 2010, starting as a Property Manager and then was quickly promoted into the role of Regional Director of Operations in 2013. In his current role, Steve oversees the West GTA which is one of the largest regions at RioCan, and includes: Shoppers World Brampton, Trinity Common Brampton, Riocentre Brampton (Wanless) and Heart Lake Town Centre. Prior to joining RioCan, Steve worked in real estate appraisals, managed multi-residential buildings and ran a successful restaurant business for 14 years in Orangeville with his brother. Steve went to St. Lawrence College for Appraisal and Assessment, had his real estate license, is Real Property Administrator (RPA) designated, is Facility Management Administrator (FMA) designated and has recently completed the Ivey Leadership Program. An active community member, Steve has served as Vice-Chair of the Orangeville BIA, and participated in many recreational programs in the Orangeville community. In his spare time, Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and teenage son, traveling, skiing, and playing golf.
Author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Daniel Lewis is the proud founder of the award winning tea company T By Daniel. His people-focused outlook on entrepreneurship and his experiential business tactics have garnered him and his company nationwide recognition and many awards and honours such as a 2016 Business Excellence Award and 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneurs. Daniel’s success with his retail tea brand have even landed him an opportunity to serve HRH The Prince of Wales during his 2017 Royal Tour in Canada. With his official public speaking platform Daniel Speaks, he touches on his non-traditional approaches to retail, marketing, customer service, sales and the world of entrepreneurship with audiences all across Canada and abroad.
Todd is CEO for the Brampton Board of Trade, representing businesses that employ more than 45,000 in one of Canada’s fastest growing and multicultural suburban communities. Highly respected by his peers, in 2019, Todd was elected as Canada’s representative to the World Chambers Federation Governing Council of the International Chamber of Commerce. In 2020, he was appointed to the international Certified Chamber Executive Commission. Also in that year, he was named to the Minister of Transportation for Ontario’s Business Advisory Council on Transit in the Innovation Corridor. Todd is a Ford fellow in Regionalism & Sustainable Development, an honour bestowed by the United States Ford Foundation. Active in a number of economic development collaborations, he is a founding member of the Canadian Global Cities Council and Canada’s Innovation Corridor Business Council.
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