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Becoming a Partner
Testimonials | Partnership
Levels and Benefits
Private sector leadership and expertise is key to promoting
our region and servicing our international investment clients.yy
As a partner, you will have an opportunity to participate
in the GTMA both locally and internationally, and benefit
by:
- Increasing your company’s profile
- Participating in meetings and presentations with international
clients
- Promoting your products and services to new companies
locating in the region
- Networking with GTA business and community leaders
- Accessing GTMA information and resources
GTMA’s private sector partners represent a broad cross-section
of the GTA business community. From accounting to legal, telecommunications
to real estate, and financial to utilities, their relationship
with the GTMA has been both positive and rewarding. Here’s
what they have to say about their experience.
Testimonials
Christopher
Ridabock
President & C.O.O. |
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Our relationship with the GTMA over the past 6 years has
mutually benefited our respective organizations. It's
been a cost effective way for our sales staff to be on
the front lines of new investment opportunities in the
GTA. It just makes good business sense!" |

Renato
Discenza
Senior Vice President, Bell Canada |
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Bell Canada is delighted to be able to participate in
the GTMA. We recognize the value of Toronto's economic
engine to the whole province and believe it is important
for us to support the GTMA and the GTA municipalities
in attracting international business to Ontario and the
GTA. It is good business for Bell, its shareholders and
its employees to participate in this value-creation. |
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Tim
Peters
Business Development Manager |
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Our relationship with the GTMA has been superb! The level
of contacts and networking opportunities we receive through
the GTMA at the Corporate and Government events is great.
HMFS is proud to be a member of the GTMA and help with
the promotion of our wonderful region - the GTA. |

Jim
Schultz
President |
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Enbridge Gas Distribution is proud to have been a founding
member and continuing partner of the GTMA. With changes
in the electricity market, energy optimization will be
a critical component of the GTA's future economic health.
We are delighted to be working with the GTMA to help achieve
our mutual corporate objectives. |



J.
Keith Farlinger,
Toronto Region, Managing Partner |
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We at BDO Dunwoody LLP see great value in our partnership
with the GTMA. With the range of resources provided by
the GTMA, together with BDO's wide network of offices
throughout the region and our close ties to the local
entrepreneurial community, we are able to work with the
GTMA to actively promote the Greater Toronto Area and
attract new investment into the region. |
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Partnership Levels and Benefits
The GTMA offers four partnership contribution levels with
differing key benefits.
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Platinum $20,000+ |
Gold $10,000 |
Silver $5,000 |
Bronze $2,500 |
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| Company Logo on GTMA letterhead |
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| Senior Executive invited to serve on Honorary Board |
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| Special Invitations to events & meetings |
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| Opportunity to serve on Board of Directors |
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| Partners' Resource Guide: |
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Half-page company profile |
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Company logo on Home page & Partners' splash page |
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Listing and hotlink to company website |
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Company Logo |
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Announcement of new partners and renewals |
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Publicize partners' stories & events |
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| Business Development & Networking |
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| Opportunity to host and give
presentations to international dignitaries, business delegations,
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| Client referrals and participation in meetings with prospective investors (frequency will vary based on contribution level) |
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| Utilize partners’ resource materials to respond to client inquiries and for inclusion in GTMA sales presentations |
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| Promote partners’ services and products to both international prospects and local business contacts |
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| Invitations to attend GTMA events and networking functions |
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| Opportunity to sponsor GTMA
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| Communications & Information |
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| Annual update meeting with President
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| Receive the HotNews e-newsletter & other announcements |
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| Access to GTMA marketing materials, research studies and customized PowerPoint presentations |
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| Other Benefits |
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| Full member with voting rights at Annual General Meeting |
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| Opportunity for participation
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| Preferred Supplier to GTMA |
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