Newsletter october 2009

Newsletter october 2009

2010-01-04 15:07:42

 

 

 

The City & Suburb HomeShow, Montreal's only truly specialized housing show!

- Over 300 qualified exhibitors and no hucksters - 100 construction companies and real-estate developers, ten times the number at any other housing show in Montreal - Over 15,000 residential units available on site in 2010, a Montreal first - 50,000 consumers in four days only: including 20,000 looking for a new home (condo, single-family dwelling, etc.) including 30,000 with a renovation project for their current residence The City & Suburb HomeShow is a major event for construction and renovations companies from Greater Montreal. Over 300 exhibitors are on site, including some hundred real-estate developers and construction companies from Montreal and suburbs!

  MARIE-LISE PILOTE, PROUD SPOKEPERSON FOR THE EVENT

ExpoPromotion Inc. and Marie-Lise Pilote, the event's spokesperson, promise an exciting and targeted event when Montreal's second annual City & Suburb HomeShow is held at the Olympic Stadium January 28-31, 2010. Over 50,000 visitors are expected to shop for a house or condo and meet renovation experts. People in the market for a house will not be disappointed – there will be over a hundred real-estate developments in Montreal and suburbs, for a total of 15,000 housing units. The Show is also a chance to plan renovation projects and discover the new products and materials on display during the four days of the Show.

              The Sorel-Tracy city featured in 2010!

The Sorel-Tracy Pavilion brings together more than ten exhibitors, including real-estate developers, construction companies and economic partners from the Sorel-Tracy region. Choose to live in Sorel-Tracy... On foot, in a car, on a boat or a bike, come explore this gorgeous location at the confluence of the St. Lawrence and Richelieu rivers. Experience its downtown area against a spectacular port backdrop, its Regard-sur-le-Fleuve park, its patios, the Richelieu market and the heritage interpretive centre. But most importantly, meet its friendly, hard-working people, full of joie de vivre, who have the gift of the gab and plenty to say.

The fourth oldest city in Canada, Sorel-Tracy is worth a look for its historical interest. For example, you will learn that in 1781, its Maison des Gouverneurs featured the first lit-up Christmas tree, a custom that quickly spread throughout Canada. With 35,000 inhabitants, a 56-square-kilometre area in a beautiful geographical setting, a location 45 minutes from east Montreal and friendly, animated residents, Sorel-Tracy will always be a great place to live. www.ville.sorel-tracy.qc.ca

              Major Construction companies at the 2010 Show

Objective of the 2010 Show: 10,000 new housing units for sale at the Olympic Stadium! Voyer & Tremblay: featured construction company and partner! About Voyer & Tremblay: Voyer & Tremblay is a dynamic, specialized company that has operated in the construction industry since 1981. Its head office is located at 2020 rue Michelin in Laval. Voyer & Tremblay, over a successful 25 years, has built over 3,000 housing units! Our mission is to successfully build turnkey, mid-market one- and two-storey homes, condos and apartments in Greater Montreal.

Living in a Voyer & Tremblay home means enjoying comfort and peace of mind for several reasons: • carefully chosen sites for future homes • quality materials and construction methods • sophisticated equipment and an ongoing search for up-to-date materials • meticulous finishing for superior quality • unparalleled after-sales service, geared toward total customer satisfaction (part of our sales come directly from word of mouth) • the prestigious ISO 9001 certification, a very select distinction! www.voyertremblay.com

  Other featured construction companies

Groupe Cholette The Groupe Cholette, in the real-estate business for over 15 years, is a trustworthy company with over 4,000 projects completed. Buying a home is a major investment in people's lives. If you are looking for a condo, semi-detached, townhouse or single-family dwelling, the Groupe Cholette has a property just for you. We have real-estate developments in the Laurentians, the North Shore, Laval, Montreal, the South Shore and the Eastern Townships. The Groupe Cholette offers high-quality homes that match your expectations and your budget! www.groupecholette.ca Samcon Samcon has been building condos since 1991. We are proud to offer several condo projects in many neighbourhoods in Greater Montreal. Whatever your needs or your budget, Samcon brings property ownership within reach while giving you a chance to live in Montreal. You will also benefit from unparalleled customer service and after-sales service as well as outstanding finishing touches, presented by the professionals at our Centre de Design Samcon, the only one of its kind in Montreal. The twelve steps to consider when you buy your Samcon condo will give you unprecedented peace of mind. Own a new Samcon condo in Montreal – it's easier than you think! www.samcon.ca Catania – Real Estate Group Catania – Real Estate Group is developer and promoter of major residential projects. The company is the master of the work for Les Domaines de la Rive-Sud in Brossard, Les Cours Candiac, Les Sentiers du Ruisseau in Longueuil, Boisé du Lac in Saint-Hubert and Faubourg Contrecoeur in Montreal. Cumulating more than 20 years of expertise in construction and major infrastructural works, Catania – Real Estate Group manages all development stages of its residential projects in order to ensure that the highest standards of quality are meet as well as to create better and safer living environments. Catania- Real Estate Group, teams up with experienced collaborators, recognized for the quality of their work as well as their services. Visit Catania-Real Estate Group Pavilion and meet delegates from Groupe Immobilier Tremblay, Habitations Laurendeau, Les Habitations Harmonie and discover our new Longueuil development “Les Sentiers du Ruisseau”. www.fcatania.com **NOTE TO ALL DEVELOPERS FROM GREATER MONTREAL WHO HAVE NOT YET CONFIRMED THEIR ATTENDANCE: ACT FAST TO RESERVE THE GREAT LOCATIONS STILL AVAILABLE.**

              Participating cities and municipalities!

The City & Suburb HomeShow welcomes several cities and municipalities to its next event. Along with Sorel-Tracy, the featured city, the event includes pavilions for Assomption, Beloil, Contrecoeur and Sainte-Adèle. More cities will be added. www.ville.lassomption.qc.ca www.ville.beloeil.qc.ca www.ville.contrecoeur.qc.ca www.ville.sainte-adele.qc.ca **NOTE TO ALL CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES THAT HAVE NOT YET CONFIRMED THEIR PAVILION: CONTACT US NOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS.**

              Azalée Décor and its dream landscapes!

Azalée Décor is pleased to present four dream landscapes that embody the 2010 trends at the next City & Suburb HomeShow! First discover the gleaming new Hollywood-themed furniture collection, entirely finished with mirror and silver leaf, for a workspace that is nothing short of dazzling. Then admire the sumptuous bedroom furnished by Compagnie Québécoise Dînec in black and white accented with yellow for a dose of the glamour you love. Imagine entertaining your friends in our elegant Bermex classique dining room, a timeless and soothing environment guaranteed to delight your guests! Move on to our Lounge living room for after-dinner drinks on the comfort of a couch from the Jaymar collection. To make the atmosphere more welcoming, we added fire-engine red and black accents for a startlingly theatrical effect. To bump it up a notch and add a whimsical touch, we chose crystal chandeliers that match every style of décor. Visit our booth and leave full of amazement... and ideas! www.azaleedecor.com

              Take a visit of your future neighbourhood through Google Street View integrated to ByTheOwner.com home for sale listings

ByTheOwner.com, the most important real estate network to sell or buy a house privately in Canada, now offers you the opportunity to make a virtual tour of the neighbourhood in which you intend to move to through the new Google Street View maps directly integrated into the home listings on the website. Google Street View is offered for all homes advertised on ByTheOwner.com, in the areas where the new Google service is available. That includes cities such as Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec. The function allows you to take a virtual walk in your future environment and to find points of interest without having to leave your computer screen. A simple click gives you access to the whole neighbourhood. Click here to access a listing

Another useful tool for buyers

The neighbourhood is a determining factor in the decision to purchase a new home. That's why Google Street View is such an integral tool to make maximize your research! With the HDR photos, the map search, the iPhone application, the email alerts and detailed property descriptions, you have all the tools in hand to make an informed choice. www.bytheowner.com

              Visitors' profile

A survey held at the City & Suburb HomeShow has provided a profile of the Customers in attendance. You will find in the following table of data on age, income, origin, budget for purchase and visitors' status to the City and Suburb HomeShow 2009. Target Customers for the 2010 Show: Young families (first-time buyers), Professionals, Baby-boomers (retired or semi-retired). Attendance Goals: Visitors: 50,000, Exhibitors: 300 Click here to enlarge graphic's view

 

             

 

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO STAND OUT Residential projects section (sales offices)

Introduce your projects and construction services where customers are. A chance to meet thousands of buyers in just 4 days!

  Demo homes section (real houses to visit)

You can become the star of the Show by building a real-scale house inside the Olympic Stadium. This would make you the highlight of our massive $500,000 promotional campaign.

  Renovation and decoration section (deco showcases)

Stand out from the competition and turn your booth into a showroom, with plenty of visibility in our media campaign.

  Special attractions section

The Show is an opportunity to display your creativity and originality. Present your products and services in a way that visitors won't soon forget ! Every idea is considered. Give us a call today.

 

 

HERE'S WHAT EXHIBITORS HAD TO SAY:

"We are very pleased with the Show. Through this event, we have more than thirty very serious potential clients. It's very encouraging!" Réjean Roy, Habitation Réjean Roy

“We believe that this is what will make a difference in the growth of our company.'' Steve Ouellette, president of Construction Multi Design

“We have an exceptional number of potential customers for residential construction orders as well as major joint projects across Quebec.“ Griselde DelaHaye, communications director at Adcom

"Finally a platform that highlights the leading builders and real-estate promoters. The City & Suburb HomeShow was a real success for us and an opportunity to make many sales. Congratulations to the ExpoPromotion team!" Jean-Francois Brunet, sales & marketing director, Construction Voyer et Tremblay

“At last a specialized real-estate show in Montreal! We are very satisfied with our participation in the City & Suburb HomeShow and plan to exhibit again in 2010.” Gaël Lupien, marketing coordinator at Samcon

  WHY PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOW?

According to CEIR* surveys, trade shows are the most effective way to communicate with your clientele. Trade shows are 56% less expensive than any other form of marketing. Ninety per cent of consumers consider trade shows to be their main source of information for making purchasing decisions.

*CEIR, Centre for Exhibition Industry Research no. PE11 a nd no. Sm17, 1999  

 

 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOW?   Do you qualify?

Only companies providing products or services directly related to the construction and renovation industry, decoration and specialized services are allowed to participate.

  Where?

Olympic Stadium 300,000 square feet of exhibition space

  When?

January 28-31, 2010 Thursday, January 28 : 12:00 - 6:00 Friday, January 29: 10:00 - 8:00 Saturday, January 30: 10:00 – 9:00 Sunday, January 31: 10:00 – 5:00

  Sponsorships

Various packages are available for partnerships. For further information on the City & Suburb HomeShow, advertising rates or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us today.

  Reservations and information

T. 514 286-1522 F. 514 286-1722 info@expopromotion.ca www.salonhabitat.ca www.countryhomeshow.com Fill out the following rental form and return it by fax to (514) 286-1722. City & Suburb HomeShow The Cottage & Country Homes Show