Announcing “Beanfield Centre”
Announcing “Beanfield Centre”
Exhibition Place’s Conference Centre has a new name
For Immediate Release…Toronto, ON
Effective today March 1, 2017, the spectacular LEED Silver conference centre at Exhibition Place is now named “Beanfield Centre” (formerly Allstream Centre).
The ten-year agreement with Beanfield Metroconnect for the naming of “Beanfield Centre” includes title sponsorship of the centre, creation of a new logo, venue telecommunication services, building and exterior signage. Details of the arrangement and the Beanfield Centre’s re-branding media event will be made public in the coming weeks.
Effective today, the public is invited to visit us at www.beanfieldcentre.com or follow us @ExPlaceTO
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About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment and convention venue, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Enercare Centre; Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Beanfield Centre LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site.
About Beanfield Metroconnect
Beanfield Metroconnect has been servicing the complete telecommunication needs of businesses and residents for over 20 years. Located in Liberty Village, it is a privately held, Canadian-owned company that owns and operates the largest private fibre optic network throughout Toronto and the GTA, specializing in Fibre Optic Internet, Business Phone, Transparent Lan, Dark Fibre and Broadcast Services. www.beanfield.com
For further information contact:
Laura Purdy
Exhibition Place
416-263-3020
lpurdy@explace.on.ca
Samantha Molenda
Paradigm PR
416-413-5187
smolenda@paradigmpr.ca
Download a copy of this press release here
Don Boyle named Chief Executive Officer of Toronto’s Exhibition Place
TORONTO (June 14, 2019) – After an extensive executive search, the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place is pleased to announce that Don Boyle has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of Exhibition Place.
Don joins Exhibition Place after spending twelve years as Chief Administrative Officer in Haldimand County, in South Western Ontario. Over his time there, Haldimand County achieved four credit rating upgrades by Standard and Poor’s and are now ranked 4th in in the Province of Ontario for their municipal financial health. Prior to working in Haldimand County, Don served nine years as Director of Parks, Forestry and Recreation for the City of Toronto from the onset of amalgamation in 1998.
"The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall management and leadership of this landmark 192 acre entertainment venue located along Toronto’s waterfront” said Mark Grimes, Chair, Board of Governors of Exhibition Place. "Don brings to this position an appreciation of the complexities, challenges and opportunities Exhibition Place faces and I look forward to working with him as we continue to build on our past successes. Don’s consensus building approach and stakeholder management skills will benefit Exhibition Place."
"I am very excited to join the team at Exhibition Place," said Mr. Boyle. "Toronto is now the fourth-largest city in North America and likely the most diverse and vibrant. Building on the success of Exhibition Place and its stakeholders while maximizing potential synergies with a redeveloped Ontario Place makes this position an incredible career opportunity I felt compelled to compete for."
With new CEO at the helm, Exhibition Place will move ahead in alignment with the City of Toronto’s Master Plan Project, focusing on key development of the Exhibition Place grounds with a cultural and heritage preservation mindset. This year the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place will develop a 5-year Strategic Plan for the site. The forthcoming 2020–2025 Strategic Plan will establish goals and objectives to meet the emerging needs of Exhibition Place and its stakeholders, while the Master Plan will play a significant role in the future of Exhibition Place development and evolution. Both plans will work in conjunction with the on-going revitalization of Ontario Place.
2019 plans for development include the construction of a pedestrian skyway from Beanfield Centre to Hotel X allowing for fully integrated hotel and conference facilities on the grounds. This will continue to amplify Exhibition Place’s position as a sought after venue in the events, conference and trade show industries.
Exhibition Place is a leading destination for exhibitions, conventions, meetings and events - Toronto’s Gathering Place, and a contributor to the economic growth of the City of Toronto.
Don’s progressive leadership, extensive experience building longstanding relationships coupled with his entrepreneurial approach to public services will serve Exhibition Place well. He will assume the role August 12 and report to the Board of Exhibition Place.
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About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment and convention site, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism.
Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Enercare Centre; Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Beanfield Centre LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site.
www.explace.on.ca, @ExPlaceTO
Mark Grimes
Chair, Board of Governors of Exhibition Place
councillor_grimes@toronto.ca
416-397-9273
The new multi-year plan builds upon a strong foundation of exceeding stakeholders’ accessibility needs
TORONTO (Dec 14, 2018) – Furthering its commitment to ensuring Exhibition Place is responsive to the accessibility needs of its guests, Canada’s largest entertainment venue has released the Exhibition Place Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2019-2025. This plan coupled with an enhanced focus on serving the needs of customers demonstrates Exhibition Place’s goals to continuously improve and be open to all.
As a City of Toronto public agency, Exhibition Place welcomes 5.5 million visitors to the grounds annually. Echoing the City’s motto “diversity our strength”, Exhibition Place is keen to ensure that all who visit the grounds are afforded the same access. It is through this belief held in the organization’s core values that it fully supports the mission of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) by working closely with members of the community to identify barriers and work to improve or alleviate them at the grounds. This seven year plan also exceeds the government’s normal requirements for a five year plan allowing Exhibition Place to align itself with the Province’s goal of being accessibly by 2025.
“We are passionate about continuing to identify, remove and prevent barriers to people with disabilities and becoming a barrier free environment…” said Dianne Young, CEO, Exhibition Place.
Some of Exhibition Place’s new tactics include: the creation of a notice of service disruption on the website when facilities and services are inaccessible; hiring of new Exhibition Place Ambassadors, who themselves have mobility disabilities, as dedicated points of contact for guests attending events at Enercare Centre and Beanfield Centre; making accessible documents available online that can be read by screen readers; ensure emergency, plans and public safety information procedures that consider the needs of individuals with disabilities; updated human rights training made available through in-house continuing professional development.
Guided by its core values: Continuous Improvement; Safe Environment; Respect for People; Place-Making; and Stewardship, and under the execution of the Exhibition Place AODA Implementation Team, the Exhibition Place Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2019-2025 builds upon the foundation previously by the last multi-year plan to ensure that the needs of employees and visitors are met. By including employees with disabilities or who care for people with disabilities in AODA meetings and planning sessions, Exhibition Place is better able to identify and remove barriers.
To learn more about Exhibition Place’s multi-year accessibility plan, please visit the Accessibility section of the Exhibition Place website.
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About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment and convention site, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Enercare Centre; Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Beanfield Centre LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site.
www.explace.on.ca, @ExPlaceTO
Tiffany Moreside
Media Contact
tmoreside@explace.on.ca
416-263-3036
TORONTO (May 17, 2018) – Exhibition Place is very proud to announce that Andrew Landrigan, CEM – Event Meeting Coordinator has been announced as one of the International Association of Venue Managers Foundation’s (IAVM) 30 Under 30 Class of 2018. Mr. Landrigan is also the only inductee from Toronto to be included in this distinguished list.
“Andrew is an excellent team member who brings creativity, dedication and enthusiasm to all that he does,” said Arlene Campbell, CPA, CA, General Manager, Sales & Event Management, Exhibition Place.
Those who have the privilege of working with Andrew will agree that he shows the type of leadership and dedication required to excel in this field. Every day he demonstrates what it takes to be included in this very special group of young professionals.
“… Those chosen exemplify the characteristics of leadership and developing talent necessary to the future of our industry.” Kathryn Eades, IAVM Foundation Director of Development.
The 2018 IAVM Conference is being held in Toronto and Exhibition Place will be hosting the Association Boot Camps on July 23 in the Enercare Centre and Beanfield Centre.
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About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment and convention site, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Enercare Centre; Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Beanfield Centre LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site.
www.explace.on.ca, @ExPlaceTO
About IAVM Foundations's 30|UNDER|30
Launched at VenueConnect 2015 in Baltimore, this program focuses on identifying and developing the talent of venue industry professionals, 30 years of age and under, through increased access and exposure to industry networking and thought leadership. The program provides year-round continued education for professional growth in the venue industry and helps program participants become better, more productive employees.
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TORONTO (May 1, 2018) – “Collision”, North America’s fastest growing tech conference will be moving to Enercare Centre, Toronto, Canada’s largest exhibition and convention facility for the next three years starting in May 2019.
“We are thrilled to welcome Collision to Enercare Centre in 2019/2020/2021, said Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair, Board of Governors of Exhibition Place. Securing Collision was a truly collaborative effort by Enercare Centre, Tourism Toronto, City of Toronto, Toronto Board of Trade, and the Toronto and regional tech community with the support of the Provincial and Federal Governments; and builds on the existing strength of Toronto’s dynamic tech ecosystem.“
Now in its fifth year, Collision has gone from 5,000 to an expected 25,000 attendees in New Orleans in 2018. Created by the team behind Web Summit, the world’s largest and most influential tech event, Collision attracts CEOs of the world’s largest companies, founders of most exciting startups, leading investors and media, from more than 120 countries.
“We know that the venue’s robust ICT infrastructure, commitment to sustainability and demonstrated success in delivering high profile international events was a key component in this win,” said Dianne Young, CEO, Exhibition Place.
Toronto ranks as the largest tech sector in Canada and the third largest in North America. The sector employs 401,000 people, accounting for 15 per cent of all Toronto jobs and 14 thousand tech companies – outpacing the growth of New York City and San Francisco. Based on that growth rate, Toronto will have more technology jobs than Silicon Valley within two years.
The four-day international tech conference is the umbrella under which 12 other conferences take place over six stages, with sectors including AI, automated and connected vehicles, data, security, design, investment, software development, marketing, music and sustainability.
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About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment and convention site, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Enercare Centre; Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Beanfield Centre LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site.
www.explace.on.ca, @ExPlaceTO
About Collision
Collision is the fastest growing tech conference in North America. Now in its fifth year, Collision has gone from 5,000 to an expected 25,000 attendees in 2018. Created by the team behind Web Summit, the world’s largest and most influential tech event, Collision attracts CEOs of the world’s largest companies, founders of most exciting startups, leading investors and media from more than 120 countries.
www.collisionconf.com, @CollisionHQ
Contacts
Laura Purdy
Director, Sales & Marketing, Exhibition Place
lpurdy@explace.on.ca
416-263-3020
Arlene Campbell
General Manager, Sales & Events, Exhibition Place
acampbell@explace.on.ca
416-263-3030
Toronto, ON – Despite bargaining efforts by Exhibition Place to negotiate a ‘stand-down’ period for the beloved CNE Fair; the union representing stagehands, IATSE Local 58 refused to engage in discussions to mitigate impact on the event. Exhibition Place has advised that unless the union will come back to the table to reach an agreement, that the union will be locked out effective Friday, July 20, 2018 at 12:01am.
This action follows negotiations between the Board of Governors and the union, including meetings with the assistance of a provincially appointed mediator.
Exhibition Place has a full contingency plan in place and remains open for business including venue and site operations.
Exhibitition Place will continue work towards negotiating a collective agreement that is fair to our employees but also allows us to have sustainable operations and remain competitive locally, nationally and internationally.
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About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest business and entertainment venue, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Located at Exhibition Place are the award-winning Enercare Centre, Canada’s largest LEED Gold exhibition and convention Centre, and the Beanfield Centre LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site. www.explace.on.ca
For more information contact:
Dianne Young
Chief Executive Officer, Exhibition Place
416-263-3611
dyoung@explace.on.ca
Beanfield Centre Receives Toronto’s Choice Award
Top event planners website eventsource.ca honours convention centre at Exhibition Place
For Immediate Release…Toronto, ON, January 5, 2018 – Beanfield Centre at Exhibition Place has been awarded the Toronto’s Choice Award from top events industry planning website Eventsource.ca. Beanfield Centre is a meetings, conference and event venue located within the storied grounds of Exhibition Place.
The Toronto’s Choice Award from Eventsource recognizes the top five percent of special event industry professionals who have the highest ratings within each respective category across the entire EventSource.ca network year over year.
“We are very proud of our team of experienced professional convention centre staff who deliver excellent experiences for all of our clients. Beanfield Centre is located at the beautiful, environmentally friendly gathering place of Toronto’s Exhibition Place” Arlene Campbell, General Manager of Sales & Event Management at Exhibition Place.
Beanfield Centre boasts Toronto's largest pillar-free ballroom, dramatic 30' ceilings, and an elegant, modern aesthetic. Pre-function spaces surround the ballroom with natural light. Beanfield Centre features 20 second-floor meeting rooms accommodating between 50 and 1,500 delegates.
About Beanfield Centre
Beanfield Centre is a LEED Silver conference facility that offers linen-free meeting rooms, 100% green energy, natural light, and sustainable foods. Conveniently located on the shores of Lake Ontario at Exhibition Place, Beanfield Centre is a purpose-built conference centre with 20 meeting rooms, and the largest divisible, column-free, ballroom in Toronto. For more information please visit www.beanfieldcentre.com
About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest year-round entertainment and convention site, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Enercare Centre; Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Beanfield Centre LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site. Exhibition Place was the 2017 recipient of the “Give Back Award” by the Canadian Association of Exposition Management. www.explace.on.ca @ExPlaceTO
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For information contact:
Laura Purdy
Director of Sales & Marketing
Beanfield Centre at Exhibition Place
416-263-3020
lpurdy@beanfieldcentre.com
Exhibition Place assists Homeless with Emergency Winter Respite Service
For immediate release
Toronto, ON – December 21, 2017. Following Toronto City Council’s call to action to provide emergency winter respite services for Toronto’s homeless; Exhibition Place, together with our clients, will provide access to a portion of the Better Living Centre to create a temporary Emergency Winter Respite Service.
This temporary Emergency Winter Respite Service, operated by Fred Victor, will provide approximately 80 to 100 spaces to support local community needs from December 21 to February 26; and from March 5 to April 15, 2018. The service will be located in the southeast pod of the Better Living Centre and be separated by a demising wall from the rest of the exhibition hall for the safety and security of all occupants and attendees to the building.
“Exhibition Place is owned by the City of Toronto and is known as the centre for Meetings, Conventions, Exhibitions, and Sporting Events. We are Toronto’s gathering place for the community and business alike. Offering our assistance to provide this Emergency Winter Respite Service for the homeless reflects our historic and ongoing commitment to the local community” said Councillor Mark Grimes, Chair of the Board of Exhibition Place. “I would like to thank our clients who came to the table to assist where they could, by providing a portion of their licensed exhibition space to assist the City of Toronto in accommodating emergency respite services to the City’s most vulnerable homeless.”
The Better Living Centre will continue to be used for our annual exhibition and events clients for shows such as The Toronto International Bicycle Show, Wizard World, The Artist Project and the Canadian National Exhibition.
For information:
Dianne Young
CEO
Exhibition Place
416-263-3611
About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest year-round entertainment and convention site, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Enercare Centre; Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Beanfield Centre LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading-edge green technologies and practices across the site. Exhibition Place was the 2017 recipient of the “Give Back Award” by the Canadian Association of Exposition Management. www.explace.on.ca @ExPlaceTO
Announcing “Beanfield Centre”
Exhibition Place’s Conference Centre has a new name
For Immediate Release…Toronto, ON
Effective today March 1, 2017, the spectacular LEED Silver conference centre at Exhibition Place is now named “Beanfield Centre” (formerly Allstream Centre).
The ten-year agreement with Beanfield Metroconnect for the naming of “Beanfield Centre” includes title sponsorship of the centre, creation of a new logo, venue telecommunication services, building and exterior signage. Details of the arrangement and the Beanfield Centre’s re-branding media event will be made public in the coming weeks.
Effective today, the public is invited to visit us at www.beanfieldcentre.com or follow us @ExPlaceTO
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About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment and convention venue, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Enercare Centre; Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Beanfield Centre LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site.
About Beanfield Metroconnect
Beanfield Metroconnect has been servicing the complete telecommunication needs of businesses and residents for over 20 years. Located in Liberty Village, it is a privately held, Canadian-owned company that owns and operates the largest private fibre optic network throughout Toronto and the GTA, specializing in Fibre Optic Internet, Business Phone, Transparent Lan, Dark Fibre and Broadcast Services. www.beanfield.com
For further information contact:
Laura Purdy
Exhibition Place
416-263-3020
lpurdy@explace.on.ca
Samantha Molenda
Paradigm PR
416-413-5187
smolenda@paradigmpr.ca
Download a copy of this press release here
“We are exceptionally pleased to be entering into this long-term partnership with Beanfield Metroconnect, an innovative Canadian telecommunications company with roots in our own Liberty Village neighbourhood. Beanfield Centre will offer complimentary WiFi – powered by Beanfield, and be a showcase for innovation for the conventions and meetings business” said Exhibition Place Chair Mark Grimes.
Chris Amendola, President of Beanfield Metroconnect said, “At Beanfield, we pride ourselves on being local and servicing those in our community. Having provided telecommunication services to Exhibition Place for nearly a decade, we are thrilled to partner with our neighbours at this award-winning, eco-friendly venue. The centre hosts visitors from around the world to inspire technological innovation and we look forward to turning it into one of the most connected event spaces in Canada.”
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About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment and convention venue, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Enercare Centre; Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Beanfield Centre LEED Silver conference venue. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site.
About Beanfield Metroconnect
Beanfield Metroconnect has been servicing the complete telecommunication needs of businesses and residents for over 20 years. Located in Liberty Village, it is a privately held, Canadian-owned company that owns and operates the largest private fibre optic network throughout Toronto and the GTA, specializing in Fibre Optic Internet, Business Phone, Transparent Lan, Dark Fibre and Broadcast Services.
For further information contact:
Laura Purdy
Exhibition Place
416-263-3020
lpurdy@explace.on.ca
OR
Samantha Molenda
Paradigm PR
416-413-5187
smolenda@paradigmpr.ca
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Ms. Young previously sat on the UFI Social Corporate Responsibilities Committee, and continues to Chair of the Sustainable Development Committee. In 2014, Ms. Young was the first Canadian member to be elected to the UFI Board of Directors. Now, as member of UFI’s Executive Committee, she will continue to pursue her commitment to the exhibition industry and to environmental sustainability.
Ms. Young has demonstrated a personal and professional commitment to environmental responsibility in her position as CEO of Exhibition Place, Toronto. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart, which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading-edge green technologies and practices across the 192-acre site.
Exhibition Place is looking forward to hosting the UFI member Messe Frankfurt Inc. (USA)trade show; Waste & Recycling Expo on October 24th to 26th, 2018, co-located with the Ontario Waste Management Association’s conference, whose mandate is to support and promote the waste and resource management industry.
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About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment and convention venue, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Exhibition Place boasts the award-winning, LEED Gold Enercare Centre; Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre, and the Allstream Centre LEED Silver conference venue. Exhibition Place was represented as CIBC Pan Am Park during the 2015 Pan American Games, the world’s third largest multi-sport Games, and Enercare Centre recently hosted the 2016 NBA All Star Game Jam Session fan fest. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site.
For information contact:
Arlene Campbell
Exhibition Place
416-263-3030
acampbell@explace.on.ca
Gilles Bouchard, CEM, comes to Exhibition Place with extensive experience in the exhibition, meetings and events business, previously working with GES Global Experience Specialists as VP Canada, and as Director of Events and Trade Shows for Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association.
An active member of the events industry, Gilles has previously served on the Board of CAEM and was part of the CAEM Committee to develop the Health & Safety Training Program.
Tony Porter brings a wealth of management experience to his new role with over 20 years’ experience working in the security, loss prevention and customer service industry. Previously, Tony was Senior Division Manager for Contemporary Security Canada, which managed security services for the TO2015 PanAm Games. Additionally, he held a Vice President title with one of Canada’s largest airport security firms, overseeing 2000+ employees.
Arlene Campbell, General Manager, Sales & Event Management of Exhibition Place said “Gilles and Tony are both key additions to Exhibition Place. We feel confident that their experience and knowledge will be excellent additions to our already outstanding team of employees, while continuing to promote our corporate mandates and values.”
About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment venue, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Located at Exhibition Place is the award-winning Enercare Centre, Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre (LEED Gold), and the Allstream Centre (LEED Silver) conference venue. Exhibition Place recently was a major sports and international broadcast venue during the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American games, the world’s third largest multi-sport Games and the 2016 NBA All Star Game Jam Session fan fest in February 2016. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site. www.explace.on.ca
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For further information, please contact:
Laura Purdy
Director of Sales and Marketing
416-263-3020
lpurdy@enercarecentre.com
The 4,500 attendees spent Sunday in conference sessions at Enercare Centre before culminating in a lavish gala dinner for all delegates. Over 9000 meals were served in a traditional Chinese culinary style serviced by the exclusive in-house caterer Spectra FS.
With over twenty years in service, Perfect (China) is one of China’s leading direct-sales businesses. In previous years, cities such as Milan, Amsterdam and Los Angeles have hosted the company’s annual event. This was the first Canadian visit for Perfect (China), as the City of Toronto welcomed it’s largest-ever incentive travel group.
“We were so pleased to welcome the delegates from Perfect (China) at Enercare Centre.” said Arlene Campbell, General Manager, Sales & Event Management of Exhibition Place. “With Exhibition Place’s premiere convention centre, ideal location in downtown-west, picturesque grounds and proximity to Pearson International airport, we were a natural match for a group of this magnitude on their first Canadian visit.”
Dianne Young, CEO of Exhibition Place and Chair of the UFI Sustainability Committee stated, “Exhibition Place was delighted to welcome Perfect (China) and their 4500 attendees to the premier meeting place in the City of Toronto. With the dynamic Enercare Centre being a LEED Gold certified building and Allstream Centre a LEED Silver certified conference facility we were able to host this large incentive group in an environmentally sustainable manner.”
About Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment venue, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Located at Exhibition Place is the award-winning Enercare Centre, Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre (LEED Gold), and the Allstream Centre (LEED Silver) conference venue. Exhibition Place recently was a major sports and international broadcast venue during the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American games, the world’s third largest multi-sport Games and the 2016 NBA All Star Game Jam Session fan fest in February 2016. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site. www.explace.on.ca
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For further information, please contact:
Laura Purdy
Director of Sales and Marketing
416-263-3020
lpurdy@enercarecentre.com