2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

• Steve Rhone, Weston Forest | Chair

• Sameer Sharma, Crown Group of Hotels | Vice-Chair

• Lucie Shaw, Nurse Next Door | Immediate Past Chair

• Crystal Reedie, RBC | Treasurer

• Adam Nowak, Gallagher

• Jonathan Borrelli, KMB Law

• Trevor McPherson, MBOT President & CEO (Ex-officio)

DIRECTORS:

• Amanda Pautler, University of Toronto Mississauga

• Atul Sharma, Greater Toronto Airports Authority

• Janet Wardle, MHI Canada Aerospace Inc.

• Joanne Islip, Sheridan College

• John McKenna, McKenna Logistics Centres

• Linda Kern, The Kern Group, Inc.

• Malaika Mendonsa, Grant Thornton LLP

• Parveen Dhupar, BTI Brand Innovations Inc.

• Paul Meo, NTN Bearing Corporation of Canada Ltd.

• Steve D’Agostino, Avega Inc.

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The Voice Of Business In Mississauga

Established in 1961, Mississauga Board of Trade proudly serves as a the Chamber of Commerce for the sixth largest city in Canada – the third largest city in Ontario. Mississauga Board of Trade represents all businesses in Mississauga. MBOT’s large, diverse and active membership has made us one of the most vibrant business associations in Canada. As the “Voice of Business” we advocate on policy issues that impact local business at all levels of government, and are influential in helping to shape policy decisions. MBOT also offers a wide variety of valuable business services and professional development programs, networking events and marketing opportunities, to help business grow, prosper, and get connected.

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TREVOR McPHERSON President & CEO Mississauga Board of Trade

This August will mark my two-year anniversary as President and CEO of the Mississauga Board of Trade (MBOT). I was fortunate to join a vibrant organization with a talented and dedicated staff team, a knowledgeable and professional Board of Directors - and, of course, a healthy balance sheet. Much credit goes to my predecessor, David Wojcik, for his leadership in strengthening the organization and ensuring that MBOT remained relevant and resilient through the worst of the pandemic. Together with our incredible members, it now feels we collectively are “back” – and we are ready for what is next for both MBOT and the City of Mississauga!

Several issues and recent developments have already made 2023 a consequential year for Mississauga’s business community. Following weeks of uncertainty about the future of the Region of Peel, the Province introduced Bill 112, the Hazel McCallion Act, on May 18th, creating three, singletier municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon. While the proposed legislation answers some outstanding questions (e.g., “Are we headed towards an amalgamated City of Peel?”), countless others have been created. A 5-member panel appointed by the Ford government will determine how regional assets will be distributed and how certain services that are currently shared by these municipalities will continue under a new governance framework. Understandably, there are also concerns about the future of