Vaughan Receives Award for 2013 Business Mission to Israel
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Feb. 25, 2014
The City of Vaughan has earned an award of excellence from the Economic Development Council of Ontario (EDCO) for its business mission to Israel.
Vaughan Council was presented with the award on Feb. 18 by members of the City’s Economic Development department.
The award of excellence was in the category of excellence in collaboration and partnership, and strategic partnership with educational institutions. The City collaborated with Centennial College and York University on the 2013 business mission which resulted in a joint venture between the City and Centennial College to open a trade development office in Israel.
QUICK FACTS
- The Vaughan Business Mission to Israel resulted in 10 strategic partnerships, including with the government of Israel
- Seven memorandums of understanding were signed by Centennial College during the business mission with learning institutions and organizations in Israel
- EDCO is the country’s largest provincial economic development association and is comprised of more than 700 members from both private and public sectors who are actively engaged in the economic development profession in Ontario
LEARN MORE
- City of Vaughan Israel Business Mission webpage
- News Release - Vaughan and Centennial College to Jointly Open Trade Office in Israel
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"This award recognizes the efforts of our economic development programs and our ability to form strategic partnerships that will lead to economic growth for the City and its businesses. A strong international presence is essential to realizing the City’s economic potential and ultimately we want to increase trade, generate jobs, and improve the quality of life and standard of living for the entire community.”
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua