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June 16, 2011
Ontario-based Celestica, a global leader in the delivery of innovative supply chain solutions, took home the top accolade as Zurich's Canadian Manufacturer of the Year. The company employs 35,000 people at 15 facilities worldwide, and provides supply chain solutions that include design, engineering services, manufacturing, fulfillment and aftermarket services across a multitude of sectors. Read More
June 2, 2011
Diversity is good for business. Campaign Receives Marketing Excellence Recognition Certificate Ottawa, Ontario--(MARCOM FORUM - June 2, 2011)The Marketing Excellence Recognition Program, sponsored by Marketing Magazine provides a forum for public sector and not-for-profit organizations to share exemplary integrated marketing initiatives / campaigns with peers from across Canada. The program is featured as a key additional learning opportunity at MARCOM 2011 with many take-away ideas. Read More
January, 2011
Business Takes Action is Pleased to Announce the Launch of its new HR Guide: Taking Action--(INDUSTRY MATTERS - January, 2011) - As a current CME member, I would like to bring to your attention a project that we have proudly delivered since 2007; Business Takes Action (BTA). BTA is here to help you understand what your business can and must do to provide an accessible, inclusive environment for both your customers and employees. Read More
December 17, 2010
Business Takes Action with Elemental--(MARKETER NEWS - Dec. 17, 2010) - Business Takes Action, a non-profit organization that helps employers hire people with disabilities, has launched a rebranding campaign that highlights the benefits such employees bring to the workplace. The campaign includes a redesigned website and three print ads that BTA, a division of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, has aimed at the operators of small and medium-sized businesses. Read More
September 25, 2010
iPal President to Present Business Takes Action Online Human Resources Guide at the 2010 Minding What Matters Conference --(Wordpress - Sept. 25, 2010) - Business Takes Action (BTA) is a Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters initiative aimed at promoting the benefits of hiring qualified People with Disabilities to meet skill shortages” in the workplace. BTA is a government-funded program focused on ensuring organizations in Ontario and across Canada are up to date with the information, policies and tools necessary to employ and accommodate People with Disabilities. BTA works with industry leaders to offer workshops, seminars and conferences to educate employers about workplace accessibility and other important topics surrounding the employment of People with Disabilities. Read More
February 4, 2010
Tim Hortons' Franchisee Owners Receive Business Takes Action 2010 Innovator of the Year Award
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 4, 2010) - The Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services and MPP for Ottawa-Vanier presented CME's Business Takes Action Innovation Award to an inspiring employer, Scarborough's Megleen Inc. during CME's Roadmap to Recovery Summit. This esteemed award recognizes employers in Canada for recruiting, retaining, retraining and promoting people with disabilities. Read More
October 1, 2009
Helping Employers Expand Their Talent Pool ONTARIO--(Newsroom - Oct. 1, 2009) - McGuinty Government Breaks Down Barriers For People With Disabilities Ontario is partnering with the Business Takes Action project to create opportunities for people with disabilities and help employers make their workplaces more accessible. Read More
