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Alphabetical Listings
Canadian Jewellers Association
The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) is a prominent national trade organization that has been representing and supporting the Canadian jewellery industry. The CJA serves as the voice for over 1,000 member locations across Canada, including retailers, suppliers, wholesalers, appraisers, designers, and goldsmiths. The association's primary mission is to promote best practices, provide leadership in ethics and education, and advocate for its members' interests at all levels of government.
Website : www.canadianjewellers.com
Canadian Marketing Association
The Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) is the leading voice of the marketing profession in Canada. The CMA serves over 400 members, including corporations, non-profits, public entities, and post-secondary institutions. As a national not-for-profit trade association, it aims to strengthen the impact of marketing on business success by providing valuable resources, professional development opportunities, and advocacy for the industry. The CMA offers a range of services, including events, training programs, and the prestigious Chartered Marketer (CM) designation.
Website : www.thecma.ca
Ontario Business Improvement Area Association
The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) is a leading network that represents and supports Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) across Ontario. OBIAA serves as a catalyst for positive community and economic change, enabling growth in Ontario BIAs. The organization represents over 300 BIAs, encompassing more than 110,000 businesses and 20,000 property owners. OBIAA's mission is to provide leadership, advocacy, and world-class resources to its members, fostering the development and sharing of information, tools, and best practices.
Website : www.obiaa.com
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is the largest and most influential provincial chamber in Canada, serving as the independent, non-partisan voice of Ontario business for over a century. Representing 60,000 members, including SMEs, multinational corporations, and industry associations, the OCC advocates for business priorities at Queen's Park and supports economic growth across the province. With a network of nearly 150 local chambers of commerce and boards of trade in over 135 communities, the OCC steers public policy conversations both provincially and locally.
Website : www.occ.ca
Ontario Real Estate Association
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is one of Canada's largest professional associations, representing nearly 100,000 real estate brokers and salespeople across 23 real estate boards throughout Ontario. The association provides a range of services to its members, including professional development, standard forms for transactions, and advocacy for housing policies. OREA's mission is to support Ontario REALTORS® in helping people find great places to call home, work, and thrive.
Website : www.orea.com
Restaurants Canada is a national, not-for-profit member-based trade association and industry advocacy group that advances the interests of the foodservice industry in Canada. The organization serves as the voice of foodservice in Canada, working to unite the industry and fuel success through advocacy, connection, and support. Restaurants Canada represents over 30,000 members and provides a wide range of services and resources, including advocacy on key industry issues, access to industry research and trends, and cost-saving programs.
Website : www.restaurantscanada.org
The Retail Council of Canada (RCC), founded in 1963, is a national not-for-profit trade association representing over 54,000 storefronts across Canada in various retail formats, including department stores, grocery stores, specialty shops, discount retailers, independent businesses, online merchants, and quick-service restaurants. As the "Voice of Retail" in Canada, RCC advocates for retailers through effective lobbying, communication, and education initiatives. The organization supports Canada's largest private sector employer, which contributes to the economic well-being of communities nationwide and employs over 2 million Canadians.
Website : www.retailcouncil.org
Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas
The Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) is a non-profit umbrella organization that represents and supports the 84 Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) within the City of Toronto. These BIAs collectively represent over 90,000 business and property owners. TABIA serves as a unified voice for its members, advocating on their behalf and facilitating the exchange of information, experiences, and ideas among BIAs. TABIA plays a crucial role in enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life in Toronto's neighborhoods.
Website : www.toronto-bia.com
Toronto Global is a not-for-profit investment attraction agency that support the expansion of foreign-owned businesses into the Toronto Region. As the leading investment-attraction organization for the region, Toronto Global represents the Cities of Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton, as well as the Regions of Durham, Halton, and York. The agency provides complimentary and customized services to international companies, including market research, intelligence, and local connections to facilitate corporate expansion decisions.
Website : www.torontoglobal.ca
The Toronto Region Board of Trade is the chamber of commerce for Canada's largest regional economy, representing over 11,500 member businesses in the Greater Toronto Area. As a catalyst for economic growth and business development, the Board advocates for policies that support competitiveness and sustainability, focusing on key areas such as trade, transportation, and talent. The Board's mission is to make Toronto one of the most competitive and sought-after business regions globally, offering resources, networking opportunities, and programs to help businesses grow both locally and internationally.
Website : www.bot.com
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