For Immediate Release…Toronto, ON, January 7, 2011 –On Thursday January 6, 2011, Exhibition Place Board of Governors held their first Board meeting of the year and unanimously appointed Councillor Mark Grimes as the new Chair of the Board. The meeting took place on the grounds of Exhibition Place at the Queen Elizabeth Building.
Councillor Mark Grimes was first elected City Councillor for Ward 6 on November 10, 2003 and re-elected on October 25, 2010. Councillor Grimes is a strong advocate for the Etobicoke-Lakeshore community and prior to entering politics was a local business owner. This experience made him aware of the pressing economic issues for local businesses and provides him with a strong background to begin leading Exhibition Place.
Joining Councillor Grimes as the new Vice-Chair of the Board is Mr. Jim McMillen, the honorary President of the Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA) and has been a member of the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place since 2006. Previously Mr. McMillen was a Regional Councillor for Scugog Township.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Governors for their unconditional and uncontested support of my election as Chair. I look forward to working with the new Vice Chair, Jim McMillen, the Board, as well as Dianne Young, CEO, and staff to reach our goal of this world class venue reaching its full potential." stated Councillor Mark Grimes.
About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment venue, attracting over 5.3 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Exhibition Place has won several awards such as the Platinum Waste Minimization Award from the Recycling Council of Canada. Exhibition Place is a member of Ontario's Environmental Leaders (Leaders) Program. The OEL program is a voluntary leadership program that offers incentives to leading companies that commit to beyond compliance environmental improvements. Through the GREENSmart program, Exhibition Place serves as a model for other organizations to operate successfully while being environmentally friendly.
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For more information contact:
Dianne Young
Chief Executive Officer
Exhibition Place
416-263-3611
Councillor Mark Grimes
Ward 6- Etobicoke-Lakeshore
416-397-9273
