Submitted by Bonnie Wooding on 5/31/2009 1:05:22 PM Last updated by Bonnie Wooding on 1/24/2010 2:27:26 PM
Become an IAAP Associate Member
IAAP Associate Members are companies who actively support the Toronto Chapter and its efforts to provide its members with opportunities for professional development and personal growth.
The Associate Member classification allows the company to own the membership and specify a contact person for the company. This also allows flexibility to transfer the membership to a different company representative if needed.
The cost for this membership includes a one-time processing fee of $15 (U.S.) and annual dues of $180 (U.S.), for a total of $195 (U.S.).
Our Associate Members have generously donated their time, goods and services and provide ongoing support to the Toronto Chapter. We would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge their support and to express our gratitude and thanks.
The Toronto Chapter is pleased to have the following companies (listed in alphabetic order) as Associate Members:
CN Tower - www.cntower.ca
Contact: Vinta Borrison
The world's tallest freestanding structure on land, the CN Tower, is located in the beautiful multi-cultural city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is considered one of the signature icons and one of the most visited landmarks in North America. Standing at 554.3 meters [1 815 feet and 5 inches] no wonder this international attraction is a must see for everyone!
The elevator ride in it self is an attraction that will leave you with memories forever. The friendly staff at the restaurant or the adventures on the Sky Pod will ensure that your family, friends and yourself have a wonderful lasting memories and experience one of the greatest thrills the city of Toronto has to offer.
Canadian Diabetes Association - www.diabetes.ca
Contact: Lisa Higgins
Established in 1953, through the vision of Charles Best, co-discoverer of Insulin, and present in over 180 communities across the country, the Canadian Diabetes Association’s mission is to promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. According to a November 2007 report by the Institute for Clinical and Evaluative Sciences, one in nine or 225,000 Torontonians have diabetes. Many more are undiagnosed. Poorly managed, the disease leads to life-threatening complications such as heart attack, strokes, kidney failure, and nerve damage leading to blindness and amputation. If current trends continue, nearly 10% of Ontarians will have the disease by 2010. Ninety percent of people affected by diabetes have type 2. Although the condition is genetic, its onset is influenced by dietary and lifestyle factors. With proper nutrition, regular exercise and stress management, type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or significantly delayed. Education is a major component of diabetes prevention and management.
CanPacific College - www.CanPacificcollege.com
Contact: Adam Arezo
We pride ourselves on our “Practical Instruction”, communicative and student-centered approach and to provide high quality and innovative language instructions with the skills and abilities for successful language learning and career training, and to assist in achieving personal and career goals by delivering highest quality language programs.
de Stricker Associates - www.destricker.com
Contact: Ulla de Stricker
The de Stricker Associates consulting practice focuses on information related challenges of all kinds, helping organizations manage their internal documents and corporate memory, share knowledge among business teams, provide appropriate research information support to knowledge workers, optimize the operations of corporate libraries, and so on. Clients include North American public and private sector organizations of all sizes. A confidential exploratory discussion is always free. More information at www.destricker.com
Kempenfelt Conference Centre - www.kempenfelt.com
Contact: Scott Harradine. DHSP
A dedicated ‘resort-style’ conference facility just 45 minutes ABOVE Toronto and hour CLOSER than Muskoka. Perfect for off-site meetings, retreats, conferences &/or staff training. Our professional service staff will work with you on every detail allowing your group to focus on the task at hand. We’ll equip your meeting rooms with all the tools you'll need for an effective, distraction-free meeting. And in our dining room, overlooking beautiful Kempenfelt Bay, you’ll enjoy delicious meals prepared by our awarding winning chef's de cuisine. Be sure to bookmark our website for Hot Dates & Great Rates! Short on lead time, LONG on savings!
Moss McCabe & Partners Inc. - www.mossmccabe.ca
Contact: Kim Moss
Moss McCabe provides premier recruitment solutions in the areas of Senior Administration, Human Resources, Customer Service and Retail Management. As a boutique firm we provide a uniquely customized range of services focused on helping to strengthen businesses and define careers. With each company and each candidate, our goal is to become their candid and capable partner in recruitment.
The Original Basket Boutique - 
Toronto North
www.obbgifts.com
Contact: Shelina Manek
Creating gifts since 1989, we are your perfect choice for unique and distinctive personal & corporate gifts! That's because gift baskets from THE original basket boutique™ are exactly that - original. Exactly what you would expect from our years of experience and thousands of satisfied customers (read some testimonials!). From corporate giftsand gift baskets to Christmas and Valentines Day gifts, or maybe a birthday gift, you'll be sure to find exactly what you're looking for at THE original basket boutique™... something special.
Office Workers Career Centre (OWCC) - 
www.officeworkers.org
Contact: Oliver Howey
The Office Workers Career Centre is a non-profit, government funded employment centre serving office workers in the Metropolitan Toronto area. We offer FREE career exploration, assessment, skills upgrading, job search workshops and resources and up to date labour information for the administrative field.
Restaurant Events - www.restaurantevents.ca
Contact: Cynthia Fell
Restaurant Events is Toronto’s premier event placement and coordination service provider. We were founded to fill a very unique niche between the restaurants of downtown Toronto and the meetings industry. With each venue paying for the sales service, Restaurant Events provides valuable, efficient site selection and planning service at no charge to the event planner. In turn, the restaurant or entertainment venue has a seasoned sales team specializing in the meetings industry representing their establishment.
Tidy’s Flowers –
www.tidysflowers.com
Contact: Christine Kuzyk
Proudly providing Toronto with floral solutions to both large and small businesses, since 1877. Our Business Services consultants will work with you to ensure our talented designers create the exact look to represent your company. We offer individualized programs for Weekly Flower Services, Special Events and Holiday Decoration, Branded Corporate Gifts, Client Appreciation, Employee Recognition, Product Promotions and Introductions. We service downtown Toronto three times daily. Metro Toronto delivery area is west to Hamilton, north to Keswick and east to Bowmanville. For emergencies within Toronto, we can arrange rush deliveries via courier. Tidy's worldwide service can deliver anywhere in North and overseas, usually the next business day. Tidy's is proud to be a top member of FTD!
WTTC.com - The Meeting Planner's Best Resource
Andrew Maxwell, Partner
www.wttc.com
WTTC.com is a free national business directory of resources and contacts for the meetings, incentives, conventions and events industry.
Designed to simplify the research side of event planning, WTTC.com provides an easy-to-browse, easy-to-search directory that's unparalleled for its depth and utility. Using a simple drop-down menu, planners can visit one or more city sites where they can browse business listing by category, or search by area, type, ratings, region or capacity.
WTTC.com takes helpful one step further by incorporating a discount and incentives program right into its interface. Visitors to the site can shop for deals as they're searching for information. A secure "save and share" tool allows planners to bookmark important information -- all without leaving the site.