Challenges for future growth of Mississauga’s biotech sector
Lack of government support, company consolidation and gridlock are major challenges preventing large growth of Mississauga’s biotechnology and biomedical sector
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Loblaws cuts hurt but Brampton still OK, says city official
The surprise cuts at Loblaws head office in Brampton hurt, but the local economy remains strong enough to withstand the corporate streamlining, says the city’s top economic development and tourism officer
Loblaws announces restructuring, 700 jobs affected
Loblaws Companies Limited announced today that it is reorganizing 700 administrative and head office jobs as part of a long-term strategic plan
Local Mississauga hotels should be prepared for unionizing efforts
Local hotels should be prepared to raise the wages of their employees or face the possibility of them organizing unions, according to labour expert Laurel MacDonald
City of Mississauga contracts not easily won
Selling to the city of Mississauga can be lucrative, but the complicated process can lead to mistakes and discouragement if companies don’t understand everything, according to city manager Marlene Knight
Small pharmacies may escape Target Canada’s crosshairs
The American big box store’s entrance into Mississauga will hurt chains like Shoppers Drug Mart more than smaller retailers — one local independent pharmacist explains why
Mississauga tenders contracts, helps small businesses bid for work
In recent weeks, the city has put out bids looking for companies to build a new fire station, refurbish electronics on local buses and improve rapid transit
Maxxam plans more acquisitions for its future
Testing services firm Maxxam Analytics plans to acquire more companies in the coming year as it expands across the country, says CEO Jon Hantho.
Olymel won’t be affected by XL foods recall
Pork and poultry processor’s Brampton facility won’t be affected by the massive XL Foods recall because it follows safety rules “very, very, very strictly,” the company said
Walmart Canada to open 30 new stores this month
The Mississauga-based retail giant said Tuesday that two of the new stores will be supercentre conversions and 28 will be former Zellers outlets
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