Based in Toronto, the HCBT is a not-for-profit business and trade association with hundreds of members consisting of business owners, representatives thereof and professionals, primarily of Hellenic descent. The mandate of the HCBT is to "create networking opportunities and further the interests of its members".

The HCBT's membership represents some of the top Canadian corporations and independent businesspeople in our community. Our membership base has been expanding over the years, with contacts in all major industry segments of the greater Toronto business community.


The HCBT offers marketing and networking opportunities to members through its numerous events held throughout the year. We regularly inform our members and contacts of future events via specific electronic invitations and the News Flash, our electronic newsletter. The HCBT thanks you for your patronage and hopes that you will take advantage of the many benefits of membership to market yourself and your business. We look forward to seeing you at a future HCBT event including among others:

· Welcome Dinner and Annual General Meeting
· Spring Networking Event
· Annual Golf Tournament
· Summer Networking Event
· Fall Networking Event
· Christmas Reception

Benefits of HCBT Membership:

· Advance Your Business - Meet and network with some of the best and brightest Greek business persons and Philhellenes

· Market Your Services - Build awareness of your company, offerings and expertise to a captive audience at HCBT seminars and events

· Stay Connected - Receipt of the electronic newsletter (The Newsflash) which provides members with news of upcoming events, business networking activities and information regarding current trade and commerce issues

· Save Money - Discounts at HCBT seminars, social functions, and Annual Golf Tournament

· Full Access to the HCBT Website - (www.HCBT.com) Members have exclusive access to password-protected areas of the site, featuring the member directory. Enjoy the opportunity to create a personal profile and biography and offer an overview of your business or service

· Merchant Discount Rates - Receive a preferred merchant rate program through Paymentech Canada

· Invitations to Exclusive Peer Networking Events - Hosted by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto (EUCOCIT) at discounted rates

· Odyssey Magazine - Members will receive an annual subscription to the premier English language Hellenic-Interest magazine published in North America.