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CALL FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP PROPOSALS FOR 2023

The businesses of the Downtown Brampton BIA are excited to announce that they are currently accepting proposals from local Brampton community organizations for sponsorship and community partnership opportunities for 2023.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for community organizations to connect with the downtown Brampton business district. In 2022, the DBBIA supported a number of organizations and events such as Brampton’s World of Jazz Festival, Live Art Competition, Beaux Arts Brampton Photographic Art Show, Vibrant Brampton and more.

 

The deadline to submit community sponsorship/partnership proposals is Tuesday January 31, 2023 at 5 p.m.  Proposals must include details on the community event and/or partnership opportunity and should include a thorough event plan.

 

Proposal can be submitted electronically to the Downtown Brampton BIA at DowntownBIA@brampton.ca and/or by mail to:

 

DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON BIA

7 Queen Street West

Brampton ON L6Y 1L9

Attention: Suzy Godefroy – Executive Director

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1040 lbs of NON-PERISHABLE FOOD & FAMILY DONATIONS RECEIVED BY DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON BIA’S FILL-A-BUS CAMPAIGN

December 20, 2022

1040 lbs of NON-PERISHABLE FOOD & FAMILY DONATIONS RECEIVED BY DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON BIA’S FILL-A-BUS CAMPAIGN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 20, 2022 Brampton, ON…The businesses of the Downtown Brampton BIA are very pleased with this year’s FILL-A-BUS donation drive, part of the DBBIA’s Shine Bright campaign.  Downtown Brampton BIA Chair Carrie Percival, was at the helm of this community fundraiser, whereby Switzer-Carty donated a bus to the DBBIA every Saturday from December 3-17, 2022, encouraging local residents and downtown shoppers to be part of this community initiative to collect non-perishable foods, clothing and personal care products.

“On behalf of our downtown businesses I want to personally thank everyone who helped us with the FILL-A-BUS campaign.  1,040lbs of donations have been delivered to Regeneration Community Services this morning” says Carrie Leigh Percival, Chair of the Downtown Brampton BIA.

Regeneration Outreach Community is a charitable not-for-profit community mental health and addictions organization providing affordable supportive housing and case management services for adults with serious mental health and/or addiction issues.

 

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Suzy Godefroy, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton BIA

647-627-5105

 

DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON BIA

7 Queen Street West

Brampton ON L6Y 1L9

 

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Algoma U Launches National Centre of Excellence in Partnership with Unity

Centre will focus on training and development in Real Time-3D Platform

(BRAMPTON, ON- December 8, 2022): Algoma University, in partnership with Unity, recently launched the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) to accelerate innovative new education, training and research opportunities during a special announcement at the Alderlea in downtown Brampton. The partnership will develop new programming opportunities for prospective students to support the anticipated exponential growth of augmented and virtual reality applications occurring in various occupational sectors across the globe.

Upskilling and reskilling are critical for any learner today thinking about being competitive in tomorrow’s job market. A recent study by PWC noted that by 2030, 23.5 million jobs worldwide will be using augmented and virtual reality. By partnering with Unity, the leading platform for creating and operating interactive content, Algoma is upskilling local talent, closing a skills gap, and building a talent pipeline for positive economic growth. Educational programming and spin-off research activity will further strengthen the Innovation Hub ecosystem in Brampton while providing new synergies between the University and local school boards, community organizations and industry.

“The National Centre of Excellence and Unity’s innovative technology are just the beginning of something big,” shared President and Vice-Chancellor Asima Vezina. “We know the city of Brampton has aspirations to position itself as a key player within the innovation space with its location in the middle of Canada’s Innovation Corridor, and we are committed to playing a key role in this transformation.”

Programs facilitated by Algoma’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) division and academic units, such as the School of Computer Science and Technology (SCST), are slated to commence as early as May 2023.  Programming will include Information Technology (IT) post-graduate certificates, coding summer camps, micro-credentials in technology, and more. Led by faculty in the School of Computer Science and Technology, the NCoE will focus on advancing research and programs in Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality (AR/VR), and the development of related solutions in computing.

The National Centre of Excellence will also serve Algoma’s campus communities in Sault Ste. Marie and Timmins. Guided by Algoma’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, unique programming opportunities will be made available to underrepresented populations, including Indigenous and Black youth.

“The biggest change between the workforce today and the workforce in 2030 will be the demand for advanced IT and programming skills,” said Stuart Trafford, Senior Manager, Channel Partner Development, Unity. “Through this partnership, we’re proud to equip Algoma University with the resources to better prepare learners for the jobs of tomorrow.”

Those interested in learning more about the Algoma University National Centre of Excellence, in partnership with Unity, are encouraged to contact info@algomau.ca.

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