From fi rst step to fi nal detail, the MTCC delivers the support, service and sustainability today’s events demand. Visit mtccc.com to start planning with confi dence. With a focus on local fl avour and products, in- house expertise and customizable menus, the MTCC delivers a culinary experience that elevates every event. With Executive Chef Duff Lampard at the helm, supported by a dedicated pastry kitchen under Executive Pastry Chef Mia de Ala, menus are thoughtfully curated and beautifully executed, featuring high-quality, locally inspired dishes and exceptional desserts—ensuring every bite leaves a lasting impression. The MTCC is deeply committed to supporting local farmers and producers, demonstrated by its Feast On certifi cation and partnership with 100km Foods to bring fresh, Ontario-grown ingredients to every plate. Most ingredients used are sourced locally, including 100% of the MTCC's wine and craft beer, as well as herbs and vegetables harvested from the rooftop chef’s garden, offering From energy effi ciency to food recovery, the MTCC makes it easy for planners to host sustainable events, providing expert guidance with its Planning with Purpose tool kit and a range of built-in green initiatives. With a recent upgrade to high-quality LED lights in the exhibit halls, the MTCC expects to reduce lighting energy use by 50%—cutting its carbon footprint by approximately 944,000 kWh annually. Combined with the South Building’s innovative cooling system, which uses water from Lake Ontario to reduce energy demand, these features help lower the environmental impact of every event. Planners can take sustainability a step further by choosing clean energy. The MTCC will partner with Bullfrog Power to calculate the event’s energy use and offset it by adding renewable electricity to the grid. To help reduce traffi c congestion and CO2 emissions, planners and exhibitors can also use the Voyage Control app to schedule move-in and move-out times, cutting down on vehicle idling and wait times. Additionally, as part of its efforts to reduce waste and give back to the community, the MTCC donates surplus food and event materials—including furnishings and accessories—to local schools and organizations addressing food insecurity and housing instability, such as the Toronto District School Board Student Nutrition Program and Habitat for Humanity. CULINARY EXCELLENCE THAT WOWS 2 LEADING THE WAY IN GREEN MEETINGS 3 Want a Greener Menu? Ask how the MTCC can make your event menu more sustainable with local, seasonal and plant-based options. Sustainability Snapshot: • 944,000 kWh saved annually through new LED lighting • Cooling system powered by Lake Ontario • 20,000+ meals donated last year • 65% of food and beverage items are sourced locally attendees a vibrant, authentic taste of the region. Among its many trusted partners is Cookstown Greens, a family-owned farm in nearby Essa Township, which has grown organic vegetables since 1988. GET THE GUIDE: bit.ly/mtcc-sustainable-meetings DISCOVER OUR MENUS: bit.ly/mtcc-food-beverage Sponsored Feature | Ignitemag.ca | 83
