The Scarborough Business Association has a delightful small group of business professionals who meet every second week for a ‘Virtual After 5’. Most have never physically met – but that’s not unusual in these pandemic-challenged days. The groups meets to network, to look for new partnerships and opportunities. Friendships invariably develop too. Education and opportunity […]
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Nine great tips to keep business momentum through tough times
It’s tough – Really tough these days. That’s one reason business people in Scarborough meet every second Wednesday for a Scarborough Business Association After 5 virtual event. It’s a networking forum to help members of the business community make new contacts, business partners, and to pick up new business. Just as importantly it’s an opportunity […]
SBA launches Scarborough Business Learning Hub
The Scarborough Business Learning Hub will provide the Scarborough business community low or no cost training. A partnership between Pay What You Can Training and the Scarborough Business Association will put added emphasis on program, currently offering more than 50 webinars and learning opportunities in a diverse range of categories. The SBA is the first […]
Summer Employment Opportunity – Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator
Title: Marketing and Communications Coordinator Hourly Wage Rate: $15 Tasks and Responsibilities: Scarborough Business Association (SBA) provides a support system to develop and further the interests of local companies and businesses in Scarborough. All activities of the SBA are focused on promoting industry best practices, education, local economic development, collaboration and partnerships, networking opportunities, and […]
Andrea Hazell new SBA President
Andrea Hazell (BMO) has been elected president of the Scarborough Business Association. Joining Andrea on the executive for the 2019-20 year will be Ashwani Bhardwaj (Ashmay Conveyancing) vice president and Viresh Mathur (Blue Umbrella Financial Services) treasurer. Other directors voted into office at the groups recent annual meeting are Shawn Allen (Matrix Mortgage Global) Raffy […]
Summer Employment – Membership Coordinator
Position: Membership Coordinator Hourly Wage Rate: $15 About the Scarborough Business Association “We are intensely focused on helping Scarborough business by driving prosperity, creating forums for networking, providing education and opportunity. We recognize Scarborough’s strengths of location, skilled labour and diversity. Strong business benefits the entire community.” It takes hard work and continuous renewal to […]
Summer Employment – Process Analyst
Title: Process Analyst Hourly Wage Rate: $15 About the Scarborough Business Association “We are intensely focused on helping Scarborough business by driving prosperity, creating forums for networking, providing education and opportunity. We recognize Scarborough’s strengths of location, skilled labour and diversity. Strong business benefits the entire community.” It takes hard work and continuous renewal to […]
SBA launches Scarborough business survey
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]