Item - 2015.ED6.1

Tracking Status

This item was considered by the Economic Development Committee on September 18, 2015. The Committee received the item for information only. No further action will be taken on this item.

ED6.1 - Toronto Business Development Centre - 25th Anniversary

Decision Type:: Presentation

Status:: Received

Committee Decision

The Economic Development Committee received the item for information.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The following gave a verbal presentation to the Economic Development Committee and presented a plaque to the City of Toronto to thank it for its support over the past 25 years:

- Amin Giga, Chair, Board of Directors, Toronto Business Development Centre

- Michael Donahue, Vice President, Toronto Business Development Centre

Summary

The Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2015. Established in 1990, TBDC was Toronto's first business incubator. The City of Toronto was instrumental in establishing TBDC and continues to provide annual operating funding to support TBDC's operations. TBDC will be presenting a plaque to the City of Toronto to thank it for its support over the past 25 years.

Background Information

Brochure from Toronto Business Development Centre Celebrating 25 years of Entrepreneurial Success - On file with City Clerk's

Motions

Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Carried)

That the item be received for information.