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Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell
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ICCC President Naval Bajaj (c) with ICCC Vice President & Corporate Secretary Puneet S. Kohli (l)
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Her Worship, Mayor Susan Fennell of Brampton congratulated the Indo-Canadian business community for its dynamic role in fostering strong, sustainable growth in the Greater Toronto Area. She was speaking at a networking function jointly organized by Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) and Simmons da Silva + Sinton LLP (SDS).
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Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell with ICCC's Puneet S. Kohli
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Commenting on her participation in the ICCC-led India Mission 2013, Mayor Fennell told the 250 plus professionals, business executives, entrepreneurs and other thought leaders in attendance, “I enjoy promoting Brampton as the ideal destination for business opportunities and trade with over 4000 spaces available, with its close proximity to the airport and with the legal team of SDS conveniently located across from the Brampton Courthouse.”
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While congratulating SDS on its fifth decade in business, Naval Bajaj, President, ICCC, lauded the law firm’s role in nurturing entrepreneurship amongst the Indo-Canadian community. He recognized ICCC committee member Pathik Baxi on becoming partner at the firm, and welcomed two other senior counsels, Ray Thapar and William Kitay. In addition, Hon. Bonnie Crombie, Ward 5 Councilor for Mississauga, also spoke at the event and to honoured Mr. Baxi, Mr. Thapar and Mr. Kitay with Certificates of Appreciations in recognition of their contributions to the Region.
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Hon. Bonnie Crombie, Ward 5 Councilor for Mississauga presenting a certificate to Pathik Baxi
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Puneet S. Kohli, ICCC’s Vice President & Corporate Secretary, who co-heads the Business Law Group at SDS, in his introductory remarks emphasized the rich heritage and rooted traditions of the law firm. “Our firm takes great pride in our continued growth, and look forward to another 40 years of assisting our clients expand their operations and helping them navigate domestic and international landscapes,” he said.
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Participants at the networking reception
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An associate member of ICCC, Simmons da Silva + Sinton is the largest law firm in Brampton. Since 1969, SDS has provided trusted legal counsel to individuals and businesses, in the areas of corporate-commercial, family law, real estate, civil litigation, as well as wills, trusts and estates.
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