NIAGARA FALLS, ON, March 28 /CNW/ The Ontario government today recognized leading small and medium sized exporters in Central Ontario for outstanding achievements and contributions to the province’s prosperity with the 2001 Ontario Global Traders Awards, presented by Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Trade Bob Runciman.
The awards program was launched by the Ontario government in 1998 to recognize the success of the province’s small and medium sized exporters and to encourage more companies to expand into global markets.
“Our government has worked hard to build the ideal business climate for growth and job creation, and to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship,” Runciman said. “These exporters have succeeded with great results, reinforcing the confidence I have in their abilities and our provincial economy.”
Recipients were recognized with Regional Awards, Awards of Merit and Honourable Mentions at the fourth annual Ontario Global Traders Awards Central regional ceremony in Niagara Falls. Winners of the top Regional Awards included:
“We are very pleased to join these awards and to celebrate the achievements of Ontario’s exporting leaders,” said Duarte Miranda, Vice President, Trade, RBC Global Services. “Helping small and medium sized exporters reach out and succeed in export markets is part of our history at the bank and we’re proud to be part of their success in global markets,” he said.
Judges reviewed 230 nominations from across Ontario to select winners for the four regional Ontario Global Traders Awards ceremonies this year. Collectively, the nominated companies reported Jordan Winterized 6 Rings total sales rising 32 per cent over the past three years, from $840 million in 1998 1999 to $1.1 billion in 2000 Air Jordan 16s 2001.
The nominees’ export sales climbed even more dramatically, rising 46 per cent, from $473 million to $690 million over the last three years. They also reported that exports helped increase jobs by 30 per cent over that period, with total employment going from 4,754 to 6,164 jobs.
Exports generate the equivalent of more than 50 per Air Jordan CDP cent of Ontario’s Gross Domestic Product and sustain 1.6 million jobs in Ontario.
Regional Global Traders Awards ceremonies will also be held for Eastern Ontario in Brockville, April 4 and Northern Ontario in North Air Jordan 13s Bay, April 11. The ceremony for Southwestern Ontario exporters was held March 21 in Guelph.
Regional award recipients compete for the top provincial award in each category, to be presented at the Ontario Global Traders Awards provincial ceremony May 15, 2002 in Toronto.
The Ontario Global Traders Awards are presented by Ontario Exports Inc., the Government of Ontario’s lead trade agency and RBC Global Services. Other sponsors include Export Development Canada; Deloitte Touche LLP; The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario; Canadian Commercial Corporation; United Parcel Service (UPS) Canada Ltd; PROFIT; Canadian Business and Le Lien Economique.
/Note to news and business editors: A complete list of award recipients
“If you don’t have the capacity to export, you don’t have the capability to survive.” That is the philosophy that guides John Howard a leader in the transformation of Ontario’s wine industry into a global player. President and CEO of Vineland Estates Winery, Mr. Howard has not only been a tireless promoter of Ontario wines abroad, he has been relentless at developing regional trade and building awareness of trade opportunities among Ontario’s wine industry. His leadership and vision goes beyond helping established members of Ontario’s wine industry. He has also helped a number of new wineries get started and has demonstrated tremendous support for the education sector through scholarships and fundraising. His involvement with Brock University, the Canada US Business Association and the Bi National Region Economic Roundtable are just a few examples of John Howard’s leadership across the spectrum of education, government, trade and commerce.
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