Associations

	TEC is the pre-eminent leadership organization for the personal and professional development of Chief Executives. We provide businesses with the tools they need to outperform both the competition and themselves. This comprehensive toolset includes peer-group sessions, access to world-class business experts, one-to-one executive coaching and a global community of more than 13,000 members. TEC programs lead to increased accountability for chief executives, better decision- making, reduced isolation, professional and personal growth, and positive organizational change. The TEC process is effective in stimulating growth in middle-market businesses. TEC member businesses outperform the Fortune 500, S&P 500 and the 14 million companies in the ARC Analytics database. In addition, TEC member organizations grow, on average, 2.5 times faster than they did prior to joining TEC.
	Innovators Alliance (IA) is a not-for-profit networking organization for presidents and CEOs of Ontario's fastest growth companies. We represent the collective growth interests and concerns of our member enterprises. We have established fourteen chapters across Ontario where we meet, CEO to CEO, to discuss key issues and challenges we must face as leaders of fast growing businesses. Our chapter meetings allow us the opportunity to learn from each others experience and knowledge.
	The Newmarket Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in Newmarket and is a major contributor to the economic and social well being of the community. It represents the interests of over 600 members, and is committed to encouraging the development of new and existing industries and businesses in the Newmarket area.
	The Toronto Board of Trade was founded in 1845 by members of the business community at that time. Early Days at The Toronto Board of Trade provides a few excerpts from Stanford, G.H., "To serve the community: the story of Toronto's Board of Trade" published in 1974. Available also is a list of past Presidents and Chairs and a list of Chief Executive Officers. The Toronto Board is guided by a Board of Directors and is Canada's largest local chamber of commerce providing over 10,000 members with the tools to build their business success.
	QCED is a leading source of knowledge and service for the business, management and organizational development needs of innovative, growing enterprises.