Montréal, March
7, 2016 – The
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal would like to point to the announcement
of Desjardins Group’s impending move to the Olympic Stadium facilities and
congratulate the Régie des installations olympiques (RIO) for its efforts
in developing its facilities. The arrival of over 1,000 employees
beginning in 2018 is excellent news for this part of the city.
“This project is a major move to make the
Olympic facilities an important site for economic development in the east end
of the city,” said Michel Leblanc, President and CEO of the Board of Trade of
Metropolitan Montreal. “The stadium’s tower, which was a tourist attraction, is
becoming more of an economic asset. The RIO will definitely generate additional
revenue, and the merchants in this part of Montréal will benefit from having a larger
and more stable client base year-round.”
“We tip our hats to the Desjardins Group,
which, like Warner Bros. Entertainment when it chose to open offices on Place
Émilie-Gamelin, made a business decision that will also reinforce the economic
fabric of the city,” Michel Leblanc said. “Congratulations are also in order to
the Government of Québec and the RIO, which worked together to develop the
potential of an emblematic piece of public infrastructure in Montréal. We
encourage other companies to take similar structuring action for the city.”
About the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal is made up
of over 7,000 members. Its mission is to be the voice of Montréal’s business
community and to promote the city’s prosperity. It is involved in key areas of
economic development, advocating a philosophy of action based on engagement,
credibility, proactivity, collaboration, and innovation. The Board of Trade
also offers a range of specialized services to individuals and to businesses of
all sizes to support them in their growth at home and abroad.
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Source:
Guillaume Bérubé
Advisor, Media Relations
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
Phone: 514 871-4000, extension 4042
gberube@ccmm.qc.ca
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