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Brampton Board of Trade CEO Sheldon Leiba comes alive
on the BBOT website at www.bramptonbot.com because of
an exciting evolution of the web by HD Media Creations.
HD Media Creations, a member of the Board of Trade,
has introduced a unique new media application enabling
any organization to engage website visitors in more
personal and customizable ways.
HD Media’s Onsite People® allows a virtual person to
walk on screen and deliver a message to a website visitor.
Videotaped ahead of time, Onsite People® can meet and
greet site visitors in real-time, providing them with
specific sales or marketing messages, or directions
to other important areas of the website.
“Delivering information quickly and consistently is
crucial to any business, but so too is the ‘human touch’,”
says Bruno Marsala, Manager of Sales and Media Productions
for HD Media. “Even the best website, with a strong
message and attractive design, will benefit from an
added human presence.”
Leiba says HD Media’s technology provides a unique
opportunity for the Board of Trade of speak directly
to members or prospective members. “HD Media’s allows
us to direct specific messages to our members and invite
prospective members to view specific information about
joining in a quick and efficient manner.”
Marsala says “a personalized call to action motivates
your client, and increases conversion rates tremendously.
It brings a consistent branding message across all platforms,
and capitalizes on the power of personal presentation.
That’s the advantage of social networking and the new
interactivity available through HD Media.”
And Onsite People® appears on any page of the website,
without the need for costly redesigns or unproductive
downtime. Onsite People® can be a senior executive,
marketing manager or other company spokesperson. Professional
actors can also be used.
“Our product will maximize online traffic retention
and conversion rates,” says Marsala
High Definition Television is dramatically changing
the television viewing experience, and Online Video
is redefining the Internet surfing experience. Using
these new technologies, there’s a clearly demonstrated
shift in the way consumers request, absorb and consume
information content.
“Once you are ready to take advantage of these dynamic
and powerful new digital media tools, when you need
to have timely and effective video content produced,
call HD Media Creations,” says Marsala.
“HD Media Creations can help you take best advantage
of improved image resolution and enhanced delivery options
that will maximize your return on investment dollars.”
Our mission is to become a leader in the Canadian in
the production and development of online video strategies.”
Visit www.hdmedia.ca
for a demonstration and more information.
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Triple M Metal named to
Canada’s 50 Best Managed  Triple
M Metal of Brampton, 471 Intermodal Dr, triumphed over
thousands of other applicants to win a 2006 Canada’s
50 Best Managed Companies (Best Managed) award. This
prestigious national award is sponsored by Deloitte,
CIBC Commercial Banking, National Post, and Queen’s
School of Business.
“The 2006 Best Managed winners are an outstanding group
of Canadian-owned and managed companies that have proven
their remarkable ability and commitment to apply best
practices to all areas of their business operations,”
says John Hughes, of Deloitte, “These companies clearly
demonstrate innovation, leadership and a laser focus
on their customers and employees. Their example illustrates
that focusing on business fundamentals while pursuing
a clearly defined strategy is key to achieving exceptional
results.”
Since its was founded almost 40 years ago, Triple M
Metal has established a track record of superior results
and a reputation as one of the best managed companies
in the metals
processing and recycling industry. The strength of Triple
M Metal, coupled with its dynamic management team and
committed workforce, has formed the foundation for the
company.
These attributes were instrumental in assuring Triple
M Metal’s place on this prestigious list as one of Canada’s
50 Best Managed Companies. With an unwavering commitment
to a company vision focused on people, and the values
of respect, ethics, service, teamwork and pride, Triple
M Metal continues to focus on sustainable growth.
Certification under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, being environmentally
responsible, and utilizing the latest industry technology
have allowed Triple M Metal to differentiate itself
from the competition.
Established in 1993, the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
is a national awards program, recognizing Canadian companies
that have implemented world-class business practices
and created value in innovative ways. Applications are
reviewed by an independent judging panel that evaluates
how companies address various business challenges, including
new technologies, globalization, brand management, leadership,
leveraging and developing core competencies, designing
information systems, and hiring the right talent to
facilitate growth.
Management of Triple M Metal was delighted when informed
by the selection committee that the company was a 2006
winner. “This win is very humbling, but more importantly,
it is an endorsement from one of the most credible business
awards programs in the world that Triple M Metal is
on the right track” said Mike Giampaolo, Chief Executive
Officer of Triple M Metal.
“Out of thousands of applications and a grueling vetting
process, Triple M Metal emerged as one of Canada’s 50
Best Managed Companies,” enthused James McSherry, Executive
Vice President and Managing Director, CIBC Commercial
Banking, a national sponsor of the program. “This company
is inspiring on every level - you can see their dedication
to creating the best possible product and making sure
every customer is satisfied.”
Triple M Metal is Canada’s largest metals processor
and recycler and is a top-10 in North
America in terms of volumes processed and shipped.
The company, headquartered in Brampton, has a presence
across Ontario and in Quebec, New Jersey, Mexico, England
and China.
The company was founded almost 40 years ago by Mike
Giampaolo and his brother Antonio who started out with
one pick-up truck,
Triple M Metal has grown to include almost 200 trucks
and trailers, over 450 employees and annual consolidated
revenues in excess of 1 billion dollars. The company
processes all grades of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
for resale to steel mills, foundries, smelters and brokers.
For more information on the company visit www.triplemmetal.com
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BBOT Police
Service Award
30-year veteran earns award
Congratulating Detective Sergeant Donna Madill centre
is from left Inspector Paul Thorne, Brampton Board
of Trade President Wayne Waters, Mayor Susan Fennell,
Peel Region Chair Emil Kolb and Acting Deputy Chief
Dan McDonald. |
Detective Sgt Donna Madill is this year’s recipient
of The Brampton Board of Trade’s Police Service Award.
The award was presented at the BBOT Mayor’s Luncheon
in February.
Detective Madill has served in excess of 30 years with
Peel Regional Police and has been an active volunteer
with agencies within Brampton and Peel Region throughout
her career.
Inspector Paul Thorne says Madill has demonstrates
a “lifetime of commitment to community involvement.”
He said she is en example for all police officers.
Detective Sergeant Madill has been active in Big Sisters/Big
Brothers since 1986. She is a past member of the board
of directors for 11 years, three as president and two
as vice-president. She has chaired numerous fundraising
efforts and participated in many activities.
She has been involved with the United Way of Peel since
2004, as a member of their Speaker’s Bureau, visiting
organizations and companies to provide motivational
support and information about the agency.
Since 2003 she has coordinated volunteers for the Kids
‘n Cops Fishing Derby.
Detective Sergeant Madill’s commitment to community
service involves many organizations including:
• Interagency Domestic Violence Steering committee,
where she was involved in developing protocol for inter-agency
cooperation.
• Block Parents, where she provided assistance to children
in the neighborhood where she lived for seven years.
• Victim Services Peel, where she served as a board
member and worked on fundraising.
• Peel Memorial Hospital Committee on Child Abuse, where
she reviewed child abuse cases in a multi-disciplinary
group and assisted in developing a child abuse protocol
for the hospital
• Girl Guides of Canada, as a volunteer and a Brownie
pack leader.
She has been a long-time resident of Brampton, arriving
in 1967. She attended Bramalea Secondary School and
later completed a Bachelor of Arts at Wilfred Laurier
University.
Detective Sergeant Madill joined the Peel Regional
Police force in 1974 and has worked in uniform patrol,
youth bureau and criminal investigation at 21 and 22
Divisions.
She became a uniformed patrol sergeant in 1992, a uniform
staff sergeant in 1998. From 2002 to 2005 she was assigned
as officer in charge of the Recruiting Bureau. In 2005
she returned to Brampton’s 22 Division as a Detective
Sergeant.
The Brampton Board of Trade congratulates Detective
Sergeant Madill on a long career in community service.
Brampton
wins top prize
for Business Directory
From left, Dennis Cutajar, Commissioner of Economic
Development and Communications, City Councillor
Sandra Hames, Brampton Board of Trade President
Wayne Waters and Jeffrey Baines, Manager of Economic
Development accept the first place award for the
business directory category from the Economic Development
Council of Ontario (EDCO). |
Brampton’s Economic Development Office won first place
in the business directory category from the Economic Development
Council of Ontario (EDCO).
The award was presented Feb. 8 at EDCO’s 50th Annual
Marketing Awards Dinner held in Toronto. The Brampton
Business Directory is available on CD and electronically
through the EDO website.
Accepting the award on behalf of the City of Brampton
was: City Councillor Sandra Hames, Brampton Board of
Trade President Wayne Waters, Jeffrey Baines, Manager
of Economic Development and Dennis Cutajar, Commissioner
of Economic Development and Communications.
“We’re thrilled to be recognised by EDCO for excellence
in marketing and product development,” said Jeffrey
Baines, Manager of Economic Development for the City
of Brampton. “This award is particularly gratifying
because it is founded on data and research, a fundamental
principal not only of economic development but of business
and industry as a whole.”
The 2006 edition of the Brampton Business Directory
is now available for sale. The Business Directory is
a key tool for sales, marketing, networking and business.
The new directory lists more than 8,000 businesses including:
contact names, employee numbers and internet addresses.
The easy-to-use directory allows users to download,
search and print their specific criteria or the entire
database.
The advanced search capabilities of the directory enable
the user to search by: company name, business description,
North American industry classification system, postal
code, address, contact information, telephone, fax number,
contact methods, employment numbers, average annual
sales and exporting levels.
To provide more interactivity, if the user viewing
a profile selects the business address they will be
directed to www.bramptonmaps.ca and can view an aerial
view of the business location. As well, the user can
link to a company's website or e-mail address where
applicable.
The 2006 Brampton Business Directory has been produced
in a CD-ROM format only. The print version of the directory
has been eliminated this year to allow for the most
current version to always be available. With this in
mind, the cost of the 2006 Brampton Business Directory
has been reduced to $50. To order, please complete the
request form below at www.brampton.ca/economic-development
or call 905-874-2650.
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