Our Purpose
Businesses today face more change than ever before. That’s why connecting with the right partners, tools and resources is crucial.
We help businesses:
- Build relationships with thousands of other business members, peers, mentors and potential partners.
- Access tools and programs to help them grow both locally and internationally.
- Communicate challenges and opportunities to government and policy decision makers.
Our Vision
To make Toronto one of the most competitive and sought-after business regions in the world.
Our Mission
To be a catalyst for a vibrant, globally competitive Toronto Region business community.
The Board of Trade at a Glance
![Giles Gherson, President & CEO of TRBOT, standing and smiling at a recent event,](/getmedia/6c879419-d84e-4dfc-a64b-8edf422d477d/IRA-0476.jpg?width=1470&height=980&ext=.jpg)
The Board’s leadership team is a group of experienced professionals that share a commitment to championing our Region.
![The Board's first headquarters, built in 1892.](/getmedia/a542df53-ad05-4a1d-b1e4-d94f7572c437/BOT-after-1900.jpg?width=1050&height=1352&ext=.jpg)
Officially founded in 1845 by an act of the legislature of Canada, the Board has mirrored the evolution of Toronto itself and remains the heartbeat of Toronto’s business community.
![The cover of our 2023/24 Annual Report.](/getmedia/593ef0f3-369b-4db6-a2a1-40a95b9e915b/AR24-WebCover.jpg?width=1920&height=912&ext=.jpg)
Following several years of disruptions, this year’s report focuses on Building Tomorrow: a look at how the Board successfully convened members of the business community and advocated on their behalf.
![Three business women and two business men at a meeting.](/getmedia/07d3498d-7423-4280-ad74-de52e36cab84/5_people_meeting_main.jpg?width=1470&height=700&ext=.jpg)
The World Trade Centre Toronto is the Board’s trade services arm, offering award-winning programs that help businesses scale-up and export to new markets.
![Panel discussion at a TRBOT event.](/getmedia/6753c25c-2db1-4266-afef-ead3f986705f/stage_discussion_main.jpg?width=1470&height=700&ext=.jpg)
The Board’s policy agenda champions our members’ priorities to those with the power to drive change.
![4 people meeting with people walking by](/getmedia/cad7289d-68fa-4f42-8926-3d75ba9e8e5f/GettyImages-955946134_1800-wide.jpg?width=1800&height=1168&ext=.jpg)
The Board’s sponsors are key enablers in helping us drive growth and competitiveness in the region.
![A digital rendition of the new event space at 1000 QQ East](/getmedia/d7151c0e-1008-481f-bf1d-8a751fd3c84c/100qq-header.jpg?width=6745&height=4497&ext=.jpg)
Step into 'The Quay,' where Toronto's vibrant waterfront and history blend to create unforgettable experiences.