Peer Groups That Deliver Real Membership Value 

Some of the most valuable benefits of a CFCP membership can be the unique information that is obtained from joining the Center’s CORE, SMART, HR, and Environmental/Regulatory Affairs Networking Groups. These groups are a great way to network with fellow members while the business knowledge and industry insights learned could potentially save your company thousands of dollars each year!

How Do They Work?

  • Members discuss industry issues and best practices in a friendly forum (where necessary, multiple groups are set up to avoid competitive conflicts).
  • Agendas are determined by group members on the day of the meeting and sessions are facilitated by a CFCP representative to keep them focused, productive, and on time (meetings last 1 hour).
  • On occasion, outside experts can be brought in to present or provide information on specific topics or issues of importance.
  • Meetings are held every 8 weeks (or as needed) via Zoom.

What are the Benefits to You?

  • Attack critical problems in a friendly forum.
  • Find out how others may be dealing with a similar issue and alternative approaches.
  • Stay ahead of the competition with insights to helpful resources, best practices, latest trends, updated technology and new regulations.
  • Catch up on industry and customer news that you may have missed.
  • Benchmark your company with others in the industry.
  • Strengthen your bottom-line.
  • Forge valuable professional industry relationships that can help you develop professionally and personally.

CORE – Chief Officers Reaching Excellence

These meetings are held for senior executives from member companies where more general management (sales, financial, supply chain and HR) and industry issues are reviewed and best practices shared.

SMART – Sales Managers Achieving Results Together

Senior sales managers, account managers, and marketing executives meet to discuss industry issues, news and best practices. We currently run several groups to offer different meeting options and to avoid any competitive situations.

HR Network

Human Resources Managers or persons with HR responsibilities meet ti discuss the latest HR issues and legislationimpacting employees and the workplace as well as best practices to address them. In addition, HR experts are brought in occasionally to present on specific topics.

Environmental & Regulatory Affairs

This group invites members who are interested in keeping up to date on the various provincial product and packaging recycling EPR programs operating across the country as well as federal environmental reporting and legislation such as the Federal Plastics Registry, PFAS reporting, recycled content requirements and packaging labelling rules. Other federal and provincial legislation/regulations impacting companies and products are reviewed as well. We recommend our members have at least one person participate in this group to learn and share information on the number of regulatory fronts and keep your company in the know.

Sign-up Now or Get Further Information

If you are interested in participating in any of these peer networking groups or would like further information, please contact

Michael Jorgenson
(416) 282-0022 ext. 134 or
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