The Scarborough Business Association is launching a business community survey with the aim of better understanding the needs of businesses in Scarborough. This survey is addressed to businesses of all natures and sizes and is set for release during the week of June 5th. The purpose of this survey is to give the SBA a […]
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SBA interns research Scarborough business community
Three student interns have joined The Scarborough Business Association to broaden their experience of working in a professional business environment. Tasnia Sameen, Olivier Smith and Frank Zhang are students from the University of Toronto hired as marketing and communications coordinator, economic development researcher, and research analyst respectively. “Made possible through the Canada Summer Jobs program, the […]
Tory speaks to Scarborough business leaders
Mayor John Tory brought his vision for Scarborough’s future to a sold-out luncheon of Scarborough’s business leaders on March 27. On the eve of a crucial transit vote at City Council, it was no surprise that the Mayor’s vision included a subway extension. This was the second year for the Scarborough Business Association’s (SBA) Lunch with […]
SBA President Roger Francis speaks to Toronto Council’s executive committee on transportation
SBA President Roger Francis presents an SBA view on Scarborough transportation to the city’s executive council. You can see his remarks here. Francis speaks at the 4:41:20 minute mark of the meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU5fKyxtlRI
Annual lunch with Mayor John Tory lunch set for March 27
Mayor John Tory to lunch with Scarborough Business leaders (Scarborough, ON) Mayor John Tory will bring his vision for Scarborough’s future to a lunch with an expected 400 business leaders on March 27. It’s the second year for the Scarborough Business Association’s (SBA) Lunch with Mayor John Tory and it has quickly become an important […]
A great start to a great new year!
It’s a new calendar year – and with it comes new opportunities for Scarborough business. Join us for our first event of 2017 – a Super Networking Breakfast, Jan. 11 7 – 9 a.m. at JC’s Banquet Hall, 1686 Ellesmere Rd. You can register here. It’s a hot buffet morning with exercises to let participants […]
Aziz Amiri: ‘I see Scarborough as a place of prosperity and possibilities’
Aziz Amiri has three pieces of advice for anyone wanting to start a business. Be part of a mastermind group – mastermind group generally have members from a number of different organizations and skillsets. They come together periodically to exchange ideas, help each other and learn from each other. • Be friendly – People do […]
Learn about business development resources
April networking and speaker breakfast offers great ideas on how to put the city to work for you You are not alone in developing your business. At the next Scarborough Business Association speaker and networking breakfast, Margie Galarneau and Neil Farmer from the City of Toronto Economic Development Department will be presenting on business development […]
Ex-Raptor Coach Speaks on Leadership, Success
SBA/UTSC offer joint speaker/networking event on April 29 Scarborough Business Community members and the community are invited to a day of small business learning, at U of T’s Scarborough Campus, April 29. Highlighting the day – known as Leader2Leader – will be a day-ending keynote speech by former Toronto Raptor coach Butch Carter followed by […]
Hardy Lays Out Plan for Scarborough’s Growth
The tools are there. Now it’s execution time Dave Hardy is a Scarborough booster. For the past two years, he’s been the lead architect in the Scarborough Community Renewal Program. He’s a community planner and Principal at Hardy, Stevenson and Associates Inc. He has a long history of community involvement. So when he provides some […]