Editorial: February 2010

On behalf of the Canadian Rental Association (CRA) Ontario, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2010 Canadian Rental Mart. It is the premier Canadian rental industry exhibition, offering you the largest and most comprehensive selection of pro-ducts available in today’s marketplace.

CRA Ontario will be sponsoring a seminar for attendees the morning of March 9. Our session, which will focus on the Myers-Briggs analysis of personality type, is designed to assist in tuning in to individual dynamics so you can better understand yourself as well as your co-workers and develop skills to become a better leader. 

Excellent networking opportunities abound at the Canadian Rental Mart. Beyond the show floor, CRA Ontario has planned evening receptions to allow attendees to relax and share experiences

Be sure not to miss the opportunities to advance your business, strengthen your individual qualities and improve your bottom line. I look forward to seeing you March 9 and 10 at the Canadian Rental Mart.

Sincerely,
James Morden, CRA Ontario President

Under one roof you can see all the latest products, services and technologies available to the rental retailers of the industry. Attending the Rental Mart will offer opportunities to meet new suppliers or reinforce relationships with existing suppliers. Reap the benefits of having technical specialists on hand to educate and inform you about product lines.

The Toronto Congress Centre is a state-of-the-art facility for this exhibition, with free parking, and the DoubleTree International Plaza Hotel is offering great rates as the show headquarters hotel.

I look forward to seeing you on the show floor.

Respectfully,
Penny O’Sulllivan, CRA Ontario Director

After you have visited all the exhibiting companies and taken advantage of the excellent seminar, be sure to attend the first-class banquet at the DoubleTree  International Plaza Hotel.

After a cocktail reception, you will be served a delicious three-course dinner. After dinner there will be awards presented, and you will be entertained by two roving magicians during dinner, and with a stage show after. There will be lots of draw prizes as well.

We will host a Next Gen Reception at the hotel in the afternoon by invitation only. The Next Gen Reception is where the up and coming stars of the industry meet and exchange ideas.

This is a great chance for you to meet many experienced rental veterans and enjoy a great social gathering. Attendance at the banquet or seminar is by pre-registration only. Please contact me at  smc1smc2@gmail.com or at 1-905-697-0380. Tickets will be limited, so order yours early using your credit card or a cheque payable to CRA Ontario, sent to me at 20 Loyalist Ct., Newcastle, Ont. L1B 1A8.

Sincerely,
Shirley McCormick, CRA Ontario Social Events Co-ordinator and Secretary