The keynote speaker Connie Clerici, CEO - Closing the Gap Healthcare was followed by a panel including Mayor Bonnie Crombie; the Honourable Madam Justice Gertrude Speigel, Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, and Teawna Pinard, Founder of Women Leading Legendary Lives.

"Know yourself, stay true to your values, take risks, create opportunities, and a great support system play a key role in achieving success!", said Mayor Crombie.

The moderator, Nita Chhinzer, Department of Management at University of Guelph took questions from the audience. We also had a guest visitor, former Mayor of Mississauga, Hazel McCallion, attend with over 130 MBOT members.

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Mississauga's leading business association is currently seeking nominations for businesses, organizations and business people that exemplify excellence to be considered for the 2015 Mississauga Business Awards of Excellence, sponsored by MNP LLP. 

Since 1980, Mississauga Board of Trade has been recognizing Mississauga businesses and leaders whose business achievements or community involvement have made significant contributions to the economic and social well being of the City of Mississauga. Businesses and individuals are nominated and recognized in 10 categories that culminate in a celebratory evening on November 19, 2015 that brings together hundreds of businesses, government and industry leaders for a night of celebration and prestige. 

Award categories are:  Small Business of the Year; Large Business of the Year; New Business of the Year; Business Person of the Year; Clean and Green; Corporate Social Responsibility; Employer of the Year; Not for Profit; Technology & Innovation; and Sam McCallion Community Involvement.