:: MEDIA RELEASE - Jan 13, 2017 Collingwood Ontario ::

National Ski Academy Celebrates Partnership with Victoria Star Motors

Jurg Gfeller, Executive Director of the National Ski Academy (NSA) is pleased to announce the 5th year celebration of the partnership of NSA with Victoria Star Motors of Kitchener, purveyors of Mercedes Benz vehicles, Smart cars as well as Sprinter and Metris Vans, the Official Vehicles of the National Ski Academy. The partnership has saved the NSA over $100,000 in necessary costs over 5 years. Over the years, the Alkier Family and Victoria Star Motors have consistently placed the satisfaction of our the National Ski Academy at the forefront their goals as a company. This extends to every facet of how they do business, from the high-end nature of their facility and showroom to the full attention to our needs as drivers, passengers and shoppers. They always take the time to impress us, and never disappointed. The needs of the National Ski Academy are not unique, but our attitude has always been to prioritize form, function and fashion. The NSA Sprinter fleet is one of a kind among ski academies and allows us to keep our staff and students safe, comfortable and focused on driving, resting, studying and enjoying the time on the road. Without their support we could not afford to have the best vehicles for the job we are trying to perform with Bluetec engines, four wheel drive, winter tires and towing capacity. Mike Alkier Jr, Victoria Star Motor's Dealer Principal is no stranger to ski racing and/or the National Ski Academy. With 3 kids who have graced our classrooms, he knows how important it is to impress upon parents that road safety is at top of mind when it comes to travelling with kids. “The Sprinter Vans are best in Class by any measure, just like the National Ski Academy . At Victoria Star Motors we are

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proud to support the team and get them on the road not only in style but also in safety. Co-branding with such an institution as NSA and their other premium brands allows us to position ourselves in the ski community and beyond to reap dividends from the partnership. It’s not only a good thing to do but it is the right thing to do getting involved with grass-roots charities like NSA and positively affecting the development of youth and children in the community.” For their part, Jurg says the NSA students, staff and families are grateful for the support of Victoria Star Motors and being able to arrive safely in style at training and competition events around the province. “Long term partnerships serve both a practical purpose for NSA such as our support of Mercedes Benz Sprinter Vans from Victoria Star, but just as importantly is the opportunity to use them as another “vehicle” to tell our story and associate with great products and services that the Alkier Family of dealerships offer”

For further information on partnering with the National Ski Academy and becoming a corporate supporter or to discuss sales or service of new or used Mercedes Benz, Smart or Sprinter vehicle please contact. National Ski Academy Victoria Star Motors Nigel Cooper Justin Nesbitt ncooper@nsa.on.ca jnesbitt@victoriastar.com 705.444.1617 519.579.4460

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Collingwood Ontario L9Y 2Y1

www.nsa.on.ca