On any given day, you will find Judy Jurok in her studio where creativity abounds as she works on everything from custom stained-glass panels to

copper and stone water features for home and business own-ers. They’ve come to Judy because they are looking for that unique interior décor accent – one not easily found around town. Sometimes her clients have an idea in mind and other times, it’s a blank canvas. All of her work is cus-tom and once finished, it truly is a work of art – one that reflects her client’s vision coupled with Judy’s flair.

From sandblasted signage to room dividers, you will find a vari-ety of projects underway in the studio, but sidelights, door and window panels, and cabinet inserts seem to be the most popu-lar. “I do stained glass in leaded and copper foil and I create them in panels, so they can be moved – people can take the panels with them when they move to a new house,” she explains. Mosaic fireplace fronts, made from pieces of stained glass, are also popular and finish any room with a very unique accent. “I have always enjoyed working with stained glass and then I discovered sandblasting on glass. As the business grew, I started receiving requests for sandblasting on stone and now, that’s really taken off,” says Judy.

What started out as a hobby about 15 years ago, turned into a business venture. “I started the business on a recommen-dation from my husband, Jon, about 10 years ago. I began with stained glass and then got into sandblasting the glass, and the business simply grew from there,” says Judy. “My daughter is an interior designer and she had a few clients who were looking for unique interior accents and through the various projects, we discovered we could create all sorts of things!”

Jon is also involved with the business and he looks after the metal work. He works on anything from copper frames for stained glass to range hoods and they complete the balance of projects together. “We do everything from little artsy projects

to large commercial ones and the clients come to us because they can’t find what they’re looking for in a store,” she says. As well, they’ve built water features

from copper and stone that are free standing or built in to the wall and the designs range from ornate to very simple.

After every stained-glass project, there are always scraps and bits of glass left over, so Judy started creating mosaic pieces. “We also do hand-painted ceramic tile and I’ve painted murals for kitchen back splashes. We are limited only by our imaginations,” adds Judy.”

Often, Judy will work with designers to help visualize their client’s ideas. “The clients will have a general idea, but sometimes they are pretty vague, so I’ll come up with an idea.

I’ll draw a few sketches and together, we’ll fine-tune the design, but all of the work is custom and every project is different, so I love the challenge and trying new things. I’m a bit of a perfectionist, so some proj-ects may take a little longer, but it’s well worth it,” she says.

So, the next time you find yourself glancing around your home or office, look-

ing for something special to spruce up a corner, entry way or wall space, contact Judy Jurok.

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Unique Home Décor Accentsto Personalize Any Space

Judy Jurok

BOMA Calgary News 1

CALGARY NEWS SPRING 2011

Page 3 - President’s Report | Page 4 - BOMA Member Spotlight | Page 6 - Board of Directors

Page 8 - Who’s Who in the Zoo | Page 10 - New Rival(s) | Page 13 - Looking Forward with Some Excitement

We humans have many quirks. One of them is that when things are good we often expect them to get better, and when things are bad we often expect

them to get worse. This tendency to think in straight lines results in us far too often getting it wrong in both directions.

Calgary’s offi ce market has grown sharply over the past few years, more than anywhere else in Canada. In fact, by this time next year 24 per cent of all the offi ce space in Cal-gary will be less than 10 years old. Many thought, and some continue to think, this was way too much, way too fast.

Ultimately the answer lies in growth in offi ce worker jobs and the confi dence and prosperity of their employers.

While the route will contain many zigs and zags, we believe the outlook is positive and here are the key reasons why:

1. Geology – the energy sector with conventional and heavy oil currently leading natural gas provide Calgary, Alberta and Canada with globally signifi cant and com-pelling opportunities to serve domestic, American and Asian markets.

2. Talent – for three generations Calgary’s profi le as an international cluster and magnet for energy sector talent has been accelerating and now includes many disciplines including geology, engineering, technology, project management, fi nance and leadership.

Calgary’s Offi ce Market Will Zig and Zag Some More, but be Happy, the Outlook is Strong

Sandy McNairSandy McNair

Be Happy

BOMA Calgary News 2

BOMA Calgary NewsBOMA Calgary News is a co-publication of BOMA Calgary and Business in Calgary.

Business in Calgary 1025, 101 - 6 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3P4Tel: 403.264.3270 • Fax: 403.264.3276Email: info@businessincalgary.comWeb: www.businessincalgary.com

BOMA Calgary120, 4954 Richard Road SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6L1Email: info@boma.ca • Web: www.boma.caTel: 403.237.0559 • Fax: 403.266.5876

Chair Victoria Gibbs, Design Group Staffing

MeMbersBlair Carbert, Stones Carbert Waite LLPMiles Durrie, Calgary HeraldCarol Lewis, Calgary HeraldDana Burns, Calgary HeraldJay de Nance, Fairfield Commercial Real EstateLia Robinson, BOMA Calgary

ExecutiveChairPeter MacHardy, GWL Realty AdvisorsChair-eleCt Don Fairgrieve-Park, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LPseCretary treasurerChris Howard, Avison Young Real EstatePast-Chair Guy Priddle, UrbanStar CapitalPresident & CsOWilliam G. R. Partridge, CAE

DirectorsMichael Kehoe, Fairfield Commercial Real EstateFred Edwards, Servpro CleaningBill Bird, CREIT ManagementAlvin Law, Alberta InfrastructureSteve Weston, Brookfield PropertiesKen Dixon, Oxford Properties GroupMarjorie Cone, H & R Property Management Ltd.Robert Brazzell, Altus GroupKatherine Kowalchuk, Field Law LLP

The Building Owners and Managers Association of Calgary publishes BOMA Calgary News quarterly. For advertising rates and information contact Business in Calgary. Publication of advertising should not be deemed as endorsement by BOMA Calgary. The publisher reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to reject any advertising at any time submitted by any party. Material contained herein does not necessarily reflect the opinion of BOMA Calgary, its members or its staff.

© 2010 by BOMA Calgary.Printed in Canada.

3. Advancing Technology – the relentless pressure and significant rewards to successfully applying new and proven technology in innovative ways are reshaping the energy sector and the Calgary office market.

4. Stable Government – all levels of government both boost and impair the appeal and outlook for the future and directly impact the confidence busi-ness leaders and their investors assign to their investment choices. Recent experience confirms that stable, predictive and balanced will support growth in activity, employment and prosperity.

5. Capital Flows – Calgary’s energy sector benefits from access to the full slate of capital sources: high net worth investors, serial entrepreneurs, domestic and global pension funds and sovereign wealth funds (CIC just opened its first office outside of China in Toronto), and other private and public pools of capital. Calgary also benefits from a transparent legal infrastructure with appropriate recourse and a track record for respecting investor’s rights.

6. Can-Do Attitude – while each of the above can be considered precondi-tions to success, it is a widespread willingness (an attitude to wisely move forward) that has been Calgary’s competitive advantage and will continue to drive growth in employment and success of the Calgary office market.

Looking back 10 years the entire Calgary office market has swung from 8.6 per cent in Q1 2001, to 12.9 per cent in Q1 2003, to 1.4 per cent in Q3 2006, to 13.6 per cent in Q1 2010 to 11.3 per cent availability now. We anticipate contin-ued tightening over the next year. But we should all learn to anticipate some zigs and zags along the way.

Sandy Mcnair iS the preSident of altuS inSite, a diviSion of altuS Group. Since 1997 altuS inSite haS con-ducted More than 1.6 Million tenant SatiSfaction SurveyS for Many of canada’S leadinG office buildinG

ownerS and ManaGerS. www.altuSinSite.coM

Rain barrel ReuseNo more Plastic

Recycle*Recycle

Compost

THE ONE TO KNOW FOR ALL YOUR CLEANING NEEDS403.520.7777

Recycle * RecycleNo idling

Save waterBlue Bin

Turn off the lights

Carpool

Planting Trees Loving O2Reduc

e Bike to Work

Green ThinkHow are you going green?

BOMA Calgary News 3

By William G. R. Partridge, CAE

Everything we do is based on and built from rela-tionships. For example,

associations are based on people coming together for a common or mutual ben-efi t. This is the foundation of groups like the Building Owners and Managers Asso-ciation. Its members benefi t in a variety of ways through collective effort and determi-nation. BOMA is based on the relationships between 11 federated associations that collectively comprise BOMA Canada. And the national organization has an established relationship with 16 other like national organizations around the world to form an international network of commercial real estate professionals.

Networks are the relationships we forge, again in the inter-est of mutual self-help. We all benefi t from the sharing of information and experiences that make our industry, and our world, a little bit better.

BOMA seeks to improve our world, and in particular our environment, through its BOMA BESt (Building Environmen-tal Standard) program. Approximately 150 buildings in the Calgary region have embraced this certifi cation program, and the data gathered demonstrates these buildings have achieved 20 to 30 per cent greater energy effi ciency than comparable buildings that have not yet joined the program.

Despite these impressive results there is a new relationship in the offi ng that may favour tenants in Calgary’s buildings. Building effi ciency can be taken to the next level if tenants take a direct interest in working with their landlords to elevate environmental performance. BOMA member landlords will work with their tenants to share a wealth of information to help reduce costs of operation. Are you taking full advan-tage of waste reduction and recycling programs? Have you maxed out your water and energy conservation opportuni-ties? If not, your BOMA BESt certifi ed building manager can help you. The cost savings that you may potentially realize will go straight to your bottom line in the form of reduced operating costs. All you have to do is develop a collaborative relationship with your landlord. See what a difference you can make.

The common or shared interest is to make a difference for our environment. BOMA’s high-level objective is to position Calgary as the global leader in terms of environmental man-

agement. This is an appropriate goal for the energy capital of Canada. When we are all engaged in a single goal, our industry can demonstrate what can be done.

If your landlord has not yet taken your building through the BOMA BESt program – you can ask your property manager, or look for the BOMA BESt poster in your lobby – then contact your building manager and tell them you want to be part of the solution.

A collaborative relationship between the landlord and tenants will go a long way to confi rming Calgary as Canada’s energy and environmental capital. It’s a unique relationship.

By William G. R. Partridge, CAE

Building RelationshipsPresident & CSO’s Report

BOMA Calgary News 2

BOMA Calgary NewsBOMA Calgary News is a co-publication of BOMA Calgary and Business in Calgary.

Business in Calgary 1025, 101 - 6 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3P4Tel: 403.264.3270 • Fax: 403.264.3276Email: info@businessincalgary.comWeb: www.businessincalgary.com

BOMA Calgary120, 4954 Richard Road SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6L1Email: info@boma.ca • Web: www.boma.caTel: 403.237.0559 • Fax: 403.266.5876

Chair Victoria Gibbs, Design Group Staffing

MeMbersBlair Carbert, Stones Carbert Waite LLPMiles Durrie, Calgary HeraldCarol Lewis, Calgary HeraldDana Burns, Calgary HeraldJay de Nance, Fairfield Commercial Real EstateLia Robinson, BOMA Calgary

ExecutiveChairPeter MacHardy, GWL Realty AdvisorsChair-eleCt Don Fairgrieve-Park, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LPseCretary treasurerChris Howard, Avison Young Real EstatePast-Chair Guy Priddle, UrbanStar CapitalPresident & CsOWilliam G. R. Partridge, CAE

DirectorsMichael Kehoe, Fairfield Commercial Real EstateFred Edwards, Servpro CleaningBill Bird, CREIT ManagementAlvin Law, Alberta InfrastructureSteve Weston, Brookfield PropertiesKen Dixon, Oxford Properties GroupMarjorie Cone, H & R Property Management Ltd.Robert Brazzell, Altus GroupKatherine Kowalchuk, Field Law LLP

The Building Owners and Managers Association of Calgary publishes BOMA Calgary News quarterly. For advertising rates and information contact Business in Calgary. Publication of advertising should not be deemed as endorsement by BOMA Calgary. The publisher reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to reject any advertising at any time submitted by any party. Material contained herein does not necessarily reflect the opinion of BOMA Calgary, its members or its staff.

© 2010 by BOMA Calgary.Printed in Canada.

3. Advancing Technology – the relentless pressure and significant rewards to successfully applying new and proven technology in innovative ways are reshaping the energy sector and the Calgary office market.

4. Stable Government – all levels of government both boost and impair the appeal and outlook for the future and directly impact the confidence busi-ness leaders and their investors assign to their investment choices. Recent experience confirms that stable, predictive and balanced will support growth in activity, employment and prosperity.

5. Capital Flows – Calgary’s energy sector benefits from access to the full slate of capital sources: high net worth investors, serial entrepreneurs, domestic and global pension funds and sovereign wealth funds (CIC just opened its first office outside of China in Toronto), and other private and public pools of capital. Calgary also benefits from a transparent legal infrastructure with appropriate recourse and a track record for respecting investor’s rights.

6. Can-Do Attitude – while each of the above can be considered precondi-tions to success, it is a widespread willingness (an attitude to wisely move forward) that has been Calgary’s competitive advantage and will continue to drive growth in employment and success of the Calgary office market.

Looking back 10 years the entire Calgary office market has swung from 8.6 per cent in Q1 2001, to 12.9 per cent in Q1 2003, to 1.4 per cent in Q3 2006, to 13.6 per cent in Q1 2010 to 11.3 per cent availability now. We anticipate contin-ued tightening over the next year. But we should all learn to anticipate some zigs and zags along the way.

Sandy Mcnair iS the preSident of altuS inSite, a diviSion of altuS Group. Since 1997 altuS inSite haS con-ducted More than 1.6 Million tenant SatiSfaction SurveyS for Many of canada’S leadinG office buildinG

ownerS and ManaGerS. www.altuSinSite.coM

Rain barrel ReuseNo more Plastic

Recycle*Recycle

Compost

THE ONE TO KNOW FOR ALL YOUR CLEANING NEEDS403.520.7777

Recycle * RecycleNo idling

Save waterBlue Bin

Turn off the lights

Carpool

Planting Trees Loving O2Reduc

e Bike to Work

Green ThinkHow are you going green?

BOMA Calgary News 3

By William G. R. Partridge, CAE

Everything we do is based on and built from rela-tionships. For example,

associations are based on people coming together for a common or mutual ben-efi t. This is the foundation of groups like the Building Owners and Managers Asso-ciation. Its members benefi t in a variety of ways through collective effort and determi-nation. BOMA is based on the relationships between 11 federated associations that collectively comprise BOMA Canada. And the national organization has an established relationship with 16 other like national organizations around the world to form an international network of commercial real estate professionals.

Networks are the relationships we forge, again in the inter-est of mutual self-help. We all benefi t from the sharing of information and experiences that make our industry, and our world, a little bit better.

BOMA seeks to improve our world, and in particular our environment, through its BOMA BESt (Building Environmen-tal Standard) program. Approximately 150 buildings in the Calgary region have embraced this certifi cation program, and the data gathered demonstrates these buildings have achieved 20 to 30 per cent greater energy effi ciency than comparable buildings that have not yet joined the program.

Despite these impressive results there is a new relationship in the offi ng that may favour tenants in Calgary’s buildings. Building effi ciency can be taken to the next level if tenants take a direct interest in working with their landlords to elevate environmental performance. BOMA member landlords will work with their tenants to share a wealth of information to help reduce costs of operation. Are you taking full advan-tage of waste reduction and recycling programs? Have you maxed out your water and energy conservation opportuni-ties? If not, your BOMA BESt certifi ed building manager can help you. The cost savings that you may potentially realize will go straight to your bottom line in the form of reduced operating costs. All you have to do is develop a collaborative relationship with your landlord. See what a difference you can make.

The common or shared interest is to make a difference for our environment. BOMA’s high-level objective is to position Calgary as the global leader in terms of environmental man-

agement. This is an appropriate goal for the energy capital of Canada. When we are all engaged in a single goal, our industry can demonstrate what can be done.

If your landlord has not yet taken your building through the BOMA BESt program – you can ask your property manager, or look for the BOMA BESt poster in your lobby – then contact your building manager and tell them you want to be part of the solution.

A collaborative relationship between the landlord and tenants will go a long way to confi rming Calgary as Canada’s energy and environmental capital. It’s a unique relationship.

By William G. R. Partridge, CAE

Building RelationshipsPresident & CSO’s Report

BOMA Calgary News 4

BOMA Member Spotlight: ARTE Roofi ng

BOMA Calgary News: Tell us about ARTE Roofi ng.ARTE Roofi ng: Since 1980, ARTE Roofi ng, a member of the Alberta Roofi ng Contractors Association, has committed to becoming the preferred single source building envelope contractor committed to providing professional contracting services. Service offerings have grown to include all facets of conventional fl at and sloped roofi ng systems, green roofs, metal roofs and copings, roof maintenance and audits, architectural and standing seam metal cladding, air barriers, siding, waterproofi ng and traffi c membrane systems for court-yards, plaza decks, balconies and underground parkades, and damp-proofi ng.

BCN: Why did you choose to become part of BOMA?ARTE: We saw BOMA and its members as part of our busi-ness strategy allowing us to target our services to a focused market, commercial real estate, through a single resource,

BOMA, which would provide us with the forum to establish business-to-business relationships.

BCN: What do you perceive is the value of the BOMA mem-bership?ARTE: From ARTE Roofi ng’s perspective, as a vendor who supplies services to building owners and managers, we see BOMA’s ability to bridge business-to-business relationships as the main source of value. BOMA provides an environment where ideas and opinions can be exchanged as it pertains to the commercial real estate market and related economy. This further allows one to learn best practices and clients’ needs as it pertains to one’s own services and industry sector.

BCN: Recently you signed on to become the 2011 BOMA Corporate Partner, why did you choose to become such a key sponsor and supporter of BOMA?

This month, BOMA Calgary News sat down with 2011 BOMA Corporate Partner ARTE Roofi ng.

www.wattsms.com

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION

BOMA Calgary News 5

ARTE: ARTE Roofing’s decision to support BOMA as the Corporate Sponsor in 2011 was, in turn, due to BOMA’s commitment to its members. To succeed in business, bar-riers that exist in establishing positive business-to-business relationships need to be removed. BOMA provides the forum and culture for building owners, managers and suppliers of related services to connect in ways that align our goals in a mutually beneficial manner.

BCN: What trend or change in the commercial real estate industry will you be watching this year?ARTE: On the building operations side we expect owners to continue looking for ways to reduce their costs in terms of building maintenance and extending the lifespan of their building assets. Although 2011 will be an improve-ment economically over 2010, we expect building owners to continue watching over their operational expenditures. However, on the new construction and development side we expect to see new developments open up in the latter half of the year, which should continue into 2012. ARTE Roofing and its staff are excited to be an integral part of BOMA, its members and affiliates, as we look towards a prosperous 2011.

BCN: What else would you like BCN readers and BOMA members to know?ARTE: ARTE Roofing has grown its operational capabilities to service our clients beyond our local boarders. Our abil-ity to service and manage our construction activities related to our clients’ building envelope needs has resulted in field operations throughout Western Canada to include British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, North West Territories and the Yukon.

To succeed in business, barriers that

exist in establishing positive business-to-business relationships need

to be removed.

WE HAVE A STRONG NATIONAL PRESENCE TO HELP SERVE THEDIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR TENANTS

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www.dundeerealty.com

403.212.7114

To view our portfolio of properties, visit:

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BOMA Calgary News 4

BOMA Member Spotlight: ARTE Roofi ng

BOMA Calgary News: Tell us about ARTE Roofi ng.ARTE Roofi ng: Since 1980, ARTE Roofi ng, a member of the Alberta Roofi ng Contractors Association, has committed to becoming the preferred single source building envelope contractor committed to providing professional contracting services. Service offerings have grown to include all facets of conventional fl at and sloped roofi ng systems, green roofs, metal roofs and copings, roof maintenance and audits, architectural and standing seam metal cladding, air barriers, siding, waterproofi ng and traffi c membrane systems for court-yards, plaza decks, balconies and underground parkades, and damp-proofi ng.

BCN: Why did you choose to become part of BOMA?ARTE: We saw BOMA and its members as part of our busi-ness strategy allowing us to target our services to a focused market, commercial real estate, through a single resource,

BOMA, which would provide us with the forum to establish business-to-business relationships.

BCN: What do you perceive is the value of the BOMA mem-bership?ARTE: From ARTE Roofi ng’s perspective, as a vendor who supplies services to building owners and managers, we see BOMA’s ability to bridge business-to-business relationships as the main source of value. BOMA provides an environment where ideas and opinions can be exchanged as it pertains to the commercial real estate market and related economy. This further allows one to learn best practices and clients’ needs as it pertains to one’s own services and industry sector.

BCN: Recently you signed on to become the 2011 BOMA Corporate Partner, why did you choose to become such a key sponsor and supporter of BOMA?

This month, BOMA Calgary News sat down with 2011 BOMA Corporate Partner ARTE Roofi ng.

www.wattsms.com

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION

BOMA Calgary News 5

ARTE: ARTE Roofing’s decision to support BOMA as the Corporate Sponsor in 2011 was, in turn, due to BOMA’s commitment to its members. To succeed in business, bar-riers that exist in establishing positive business-to-business relationships need to be removed. BOMA provides the forum and culture for building owners, managers and suppliers of related services to connect in ways that align our goals in a mutually beneficial manner.

BCN: What trend or change in the commercial real estate industry will you be watching this year?ARTE: On the building operations side we expect owners to continue looking for ways to reduce their costs in terms of building maintenance and extending the lifespan of their building assets. Although 2011 will be an improve-ment economically over 2010, we expect building owners to continue watching over their operational expenditures. However, on the new construction and development side we expect to see new developments open up in the latter half of the year, which should continue into 2012. ARTE Roofing and its staff are excited to be an integral part of BOMA, its members and affiliates, as we look towards a prosperous 2011.

BCN: What else would you like BCN readers and BOMA members to know?ARTE: ARTE Roofing has grown its operational capabilities to service our clients beyond our local boarders. Our abil-ity to service and manage our construction activities related to our clients’ building envelope needs has resulted in field operations throughout Western Canada to include British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, North West Territories and the Yukon.

To succeed in business, barriers that

exist in establishing positive business-to-business relationships need

to be removed.

WE HAVE A STRONG NATIONAL PRESENCE TO HELP SERVE THEDIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR TENANTS

Fully integratedtenant solutions

www.dundeerealty.com

403.212.7114

To view our portfolio of properties, visit:

Or contact us at:

Ottawa Toronto Dartmouth Kitchener Saskatoon Regina CalgaryEdmonton Burnaby Surrey New Westminster Yellowknife

BOMA Calgary News 6

Board of Directors

Chair, Peter MacHardy GWL Realty Advisors

Chair-Elect, Don Fairgrieve -Park Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

President & CSO, William G.R. PartridgeBOMA Calgary

Marjorie ConeH & R Property Management Ltd.

Fred EdwardsServpro Cleaning

Alvin LawAlberta Infrastructure

Michael KehoeFairfi eld Commercial Real Estate

Past Chair, Guy Priddle UrbanStar Capital

J.W. BirdCREIT Management

Ken DixonOxford Properties Group

Secretary/Treasurer, Chris HowardAvison Young Commercial Real Estate

Steve WestonBrookfi eld Properties Corporation

Katherine KowalchukField Law LLP

Robert BrazzellAltus Group

Executive

Directors

Congratulations, your businesshas officially outlasted the light bulb.

When Thomas Edison patented the incandescent light bulb in 1880, it would signal a change in modern civilizationand illuminate generations of entrepreneurs. Today, due to increasing environmental initiatives, government regulations,

and high efficiency lighting options, it is truly the end of era.

Find out how your business can adapt by speaking with an Albrite Lighting Specialist today.

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Congratulations, your businesshas officially outlasted the light bulb.

When Thomas Edison patented the incandescent light bulb in 1880, it would signal a change in modern civilizationand illuminate generations of entrepreneurs. Today, due to increasing environmental initiatives, government regulations,

and high efficiency lighting options, it is truly the end of era.

Find out how your business can adapt by speaking with an Albrite Lighting Specialist today.

Bright Solutions for Business Since 1970

albritelighting.com

New regulatioNs are ComiNg!Don’t be left in the dark when your replacement products are no longer available. Contact an Albrite Lighting Specialist to discuss strategies on retrofitting your commercial space today.

BOMA Calgary News 6

Board of Directors

Chair, Peter MacHardy GWL Realty Advisors

Chair-Elect, Don Fairgrieve -Park Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

President & CSO, William G.R. PartridgeBOMA Calgary

Marjorie ConeH & R Property Management Ltd.

Fred EdwardsServpro Cleaning

Alvin LawAlberta Infrastructure

Michael KehoeFairfi eld Commercial Real Estate

Past Chair, Guy Priddle UrbanStar Capital

J.W. BirdCREIT Management

Ken DixonOxford Properties Group

Secretary/Treasurer, Chris HowardAvison Young Commercial Real Estate

Steve WestonBrookfi eld Properties Corporation

Katherine KowalchukField Law LLP

Robert BrazzellAltus Group

Executive

Directors

Congratulations, your businesshas officially outlasted the light bulb.

When Thomas Edison patented the incandescent light bulb in 1880, it would signal a change in modern civilizationand illuminate generations of entrepreneurs. Today, due to increasing environmental initiatives, government regulations,

and high efficiency lighting options, it is truly the end of era.

Find out how your business can adapt by speaking with an Albrite Lighting Specialist today.

Bright Solutions for Business Since 1970

albritelighting.com

New regulatioNs are ComiNg!Don’t be left in the dark when your replacement products are no longer available. Contact an Albrite Lighting Specialist to discuss strategies on retrofitting your commercial space today.

Congratulations, your businesshas officially outlasted the light bulb.

When Thomas Edison patented the incandescent light bulb in 1880, it would signal a change in modern civilizationand illuminate generations of entrepreneurs. Today, due to increasing environmental initiatives, government regulations,

and high efficiency lighting options, it is truly the end of era.

Find out how your business can adapt by speaking with an Albrite Lighting Specialist today.

Bright Solutions for Business Since 1970

albritelighting.com

New regulatioNs are ComiNg!Don’t be left in the dark when your replacement products are no longer available. Contact an Albrite Lighting Specialist to discuss strategies on retrofitting your commercial space today.

BOMA Calgary News 8

Who’s Who in the Zoo!BOMA BESt - the Building Environmental Standard Congratulations to the latest certifi ed buildings!• Stephenson Building, Strategic Group, Level 1

• Willow Park Capital Corp., Strategic Group, Level 1

• Scotia Centre, Aspen Properties, Level 1

• 444 5 Avenue SW, Aspen Properties, Level 1

• 1520 Fourth Street, GWL Realty Advisors, Level 1

• Westhills Towne Centre, Tonko Realty Advisors, Level 2

• 606 4 Street SW, Realex Property Management, Level 2

• Red Deer Courthouse, Alberta Infrastructure, Level 2

• Mount Royal Block, Tonko Realty Advisors, Level 3

• Lougheed House, Alberta Infrastructure, Level 3

• CrossIron Mills, Ivanhoe Cambridge, Level 3

• Country Hills Town Centre, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP, Level 3

• Bower Place Shopping Centre, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP, Level 3

New BOMI Graduates

BOMA Canada’s affi liated organization, the Building Own-ers and Managers Institute (BOMI) Canada, produces materials for the Real Property Administrator (RPA) and the Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) designation pro-grams, as well as the System Maintenance Administrator/Technician (SMA/T) and Property Administrator Certifi cate (PAC). Congratulations to the recent Calgary graduates of BOMI programs.

Bader Taha, Alberta Infrastructure, RPAStephen Fox, Ivanhoe Cambridge, RPAJennifer Segers, RPANuno Miguel Duarte, RPAWilliam Hoare, Realex Property Management, SMADavid Holem, Calgary Police Services, SMTDritan Baxhaku, SMTCarrie Clancy, Realex Property Management, PAC

Thank you to BOMA Christmas Luncheon Table Wine Sponsor Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

Peter MacHardy, GWL Realty Advisors is sworn in as the new Chair of the BOMA Board by outgoing Chair, Guy Priddle, UrbanStar Capital

Peter MacHardy, GWL Realty Advisors, Wendy Cardell, Cadillac Fairview and Fred Edwards, Servpro Cleaning

Jay de Nance, Fairfi eld Commercial Real Estate, Bill Partridge, BOMA Calgary and Jessica Anderson, BOMA Calgary

Thank you to outgoing Directors: Gerry Jobagy, Standard Life Assurance, Lee Thiessen, Altus Group, Tom Sullivan, GWL Realty Advisors, Guy Priddle, UrbanStar Capital

Bill Bird, CREIT Management, Bill Todd, Cleanmax, Guy Priddle, UrbanStar Capital

Lee Thiessen, Altus Group, Bill Bird, CREIT Management, Peter MacHardy, GWL Realty Advisors

BOMA Annual General Meeting

BOMA Calgary News 9

Welcome new BOMA Calgary members!

John Attwood Atcom Systems Inc.Edward Tassi Canadian Property ServicesMichael Guise Dotted i Design Inc.Sean Hummer Engineered AirDarryl Bunz Enright Management Ltd.Dean Dunbar Executive Mat ServiceDana Langdon Fin-Wall Site ServicesGabriel Franco Franco Nevada Real Estate Services Ltd.Val Kilback Kraus FlooringSusan Nelson OpenGate Properties Ltd.Marina Segal Suncor Energy Inc.Diego Andres Crovo Superior Janitorial Services Ltd.Robb Edye United Decorating Inc.

Bill Hoare and Carrie Clancy, Realex Property Management, accept the BOMA BESt Level 3 Certificate for 444 7 Ave SW

John Woods and Deborah Avery, Aspen Properties accept the BOMA BESt Level 1 Certificates for Scotia Centre and 444 5 Ave SW

Robert Overbeck and Jonathan Renko, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP accept the BOMA BESt Level 3 Certificate for Bower Place Shopping Centre

Mitch Brody and Mike Clancy of Realex Property Manage-ment, are recognized for donating space for the BOMA Building Operators Level 2 course.

Kerrie Nault, ICM Realty Group and Kevin Delahunt, BGE Service & Supply, present Wayne Ulrich, Chair, BOMA Calgary Foundation a cheque for proceeds from the 2010 ENMAX BOMA Golf Classic

Robert Overbeck, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP accepts the BOMA BESt Level 3 Certificate for Country Hills Towne Centre

Dean Briese, Alberta Infrastructure accepts the BOMA BESt Level 1 for Drumheller Courthouse

Robin Needham, GWL Realty Advisors accepts the BOMA BESt Level 3 Certificate for Western Canadian Place

Sandra Mitchell, Edon Management and Kay Thomsen, Alberta Infrastructure accept the BOMA BESt Level 2 Certifi-cate for Red Deer Courthouse

Jim Service, Richard Flaminian, John Dickson and Debbie Hill, GWL Realty Advisors accept the BOMA BEST Level 4 for Stock Exchange Tower

Mayor Nenshi speaks to a packed room at the BOMA Annual General Meeting, January 13, 2011

Rick Hyndman, Alberta Infrastructure accepts the BOMA BESt Level 1 Certificate for Hanna Provincial Building

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Who’s Who in the Zoo!BOMA BESt - the Building Environmental Standard Congratulations to the latest certifi ed buildings!• Stephenson Building, Strategic Group, Level 1

• Willow Park Capital Corp., Strategic Group, Level 1

• Scotia Centre, Aspen Properties, Level 1

• 444 5 Avenue SW, Aspen Properties, Level 1

• 1520 Fourth Street, GWL Realty Advisors, Level 1

• Westhills Towne Centre, Tonko Realty Advisors, Level 2

• 606 4 Street SW, Realex Property Management, Level 2

• Red Deer Courthouse, Alberta Infrastructure, Level 2

• Mount Royal Block, Tonko Realty Advisors, Level 3

• Lougheed House, Alberta Infrastructure, Level 3

• CrossIron Mills, Ivanhoe Cambridge, Level 3

• Country Hills Town Centre, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP, Level 3

• Bower Place Shopping Centre, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP, Level 3

New BOMI Graduates

BOMA Canada’s affi liated organization, the Building Own-ers and Managers Institute (BOMI) Canada, produces materials for the Real Property Administrator (RPA) and the Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) designation pro-grams, as well as the System Maintenance Administrator/Technician (SMA/T) and Property Administrator Certifi cate (PAC). Congratulations to the recent Calgary graduates of BOMI programs.

Bader Taha, Alberta Infrastructure, RPAStephen Fox, Ivanhoe Cambridge, RPAJennifer Segers, RPANuno Miguel Duarte, RPAWilliam Hoare, Realex Property Management, SMADavid Holem, Calgary Police Services, SMTDritan Baxhaku, SMTCarrie Clancy, Realex Property Management, PAC

Thank you to BOMA Christmas Luncheon Table Wine Sponsor Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP

Peter MacHardy, GWL Realty Advisors is sworn in as the new Chair of the BOMA Board by outgoing Chair, Guy Priddle, UrbanStar Capital

Peter MacHardy, GWL Realty Advisors, Wendy Cardell, Cadillac Fairview and Fred Edwards, Servpro Cleaning

Jay de Nance, Fairfi eld Commercial Real Estate, Bill Partridge, BOMA Calgary and Jessica Anderson, BOMA Calgary

Thank you to outgoing Directors: Gerry Jobagy, Standard Life Assurance, Lee Thiessen, Altus Group, Tom Sullivan, GWL Realty Advisors, Guy Priddle, UrbanStar Capital

Bill Bird, CREIT Management, Bill Todd, Cleanmax, Guy Priddle, UrbanStar Capital

Lee Thiessen, Altus Group, Bill Bird, CREIT Management, Peter MacHardy, GWL Realty Advisors

BOMA Annual General Meeting

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Welcome new BOMA Calgary members!

John Attwood Atcom Systems Inc.Edward Tassi Canadian Property ServicesMichael Guise Dotted i Design Inc.Sean Hummer Engineered AirDarryl Bunz Enright Management Ltd.Dean Dunbar Executive Mat ServiceDana Langdon Fin-Wall Site ServicesGabriel Franco Franco Nevada Real Estate Services Ltd.Val Kilback Kraus FlooringSusan Nelson OpenGate Properties Ltd.Marina Segal Suncor Energy Inc.Diego Andres Crovo Superior Janitorial Services Ltd.Robb Edye United Decorating Inc.

Bill Hoare and Carrie Clancy, Realex Property Management, accept the BOMA BESt Level 3 Certificate for 444 7 Ave SW

John Woods and Deborah Avery, Aspen Properties accept the BOMA BESt Level 1 Certificates for Scotia Centre and 444 5 Ave SW

Robert Overbeck and Jonathan Renko, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP accept the BOMA BESt Level 3 Certificate for Bower Place Shopping Centre

Mitch Brody and Mike Clancy of Realex Property Manage-ment, are recognized for donating space for the BOMA Building Operators Level 2 course.

Kerrie Nault, ICM Realty Group and Kevin Delahunt, BGE Service & Supply, present Wayne Ulrich, Chair, BOMA Calgary Foundation a cheque for proceeds from the 2010 ENMAX BOMA Golf Classic

Robert Overbeck, Bentall Kennedy (Canada) LP accepts the BOMA BESt Level 3 Certificate for Country Hills Towne Centre

Dean Briese, Alberta Infrastructure accepts the BOMA BESt Level 1 for Drumheller Courthouse

Robin Needham, GWL Realty Advisors accepts the BOMA BESt Level 3 Certificate for Western Canadian Place

Sandra Mitchell, Edon Management and Kay Thomsen, Alberta Infrastructure accept the BOMA BESt Level 2 Certifi-cate for Red Deer Courthouse

Jim Service, Richard Flaminian, John Dickson and Debbie Hill, GWL Realty Advisors accept the BOMA BEST Level 4 for Stock Exchange Tower

Mayor Nenshi speaks to a packed room at the BOMA Annual General Meeting, January 13, 2011

Rick Hyndman, Alberta Infrastructure accepts the BOMA BESt Level 1 Certificate for Hanna Provincial Building

BOMA Calgary News 10

The period following the end of the Seven Years’ War (1763) saw an explosion of mercantile adventure, as British business interests controlled the whole North

American continent above the Spanish possessions running from Florida to California. This territory’s prime value was its fur-bearing animals, and the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) controlled most of it. Those areas not ceded to the HBC by charter were open to free traders who understood the HBC’s charter to mean if no one was around, they could go in and trade. Many Scottish soldiers received land grants, settled along the St. Lawrence River and entered the fur trade. Some moved up from New York state and Pennsylvania, and many came over from Scotland eager for business prospects. They quickly followed the wood runners’ routes and were mostly accompanied and guided by Canadiens to their old trading areas. This included spots as far west as what would become Fort Edmonton, but the southern regions dominated by the

Siksika [Blackfoot] were considered hos-tile and unprofi table.

The HBC responded by opening its fi rst post (Cumberland House) in 1774, but with the outbreak of the Thirteen Colonies Rebel-lion, the scene would change and new rivals would appear. In an effort to woo the new colony of Quebec, the rebellious colonists occupied Montreal in November 1775 and laid siege to Quebec City. The Quebec Act of 1774 had been one of the catalysts for the rebellion, as it guaranteed the rights of the former citizens of New France to their laws and religion, which was viewed with hostility by the other colonies. The entreaties of the occupying colonists to join the rebellion

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The period following the end of the Seven Years’ War (1763) saw an explosion of mercantile adventure, as British business interests controlled the whole North

American continent above the Spanish possessions running from Florida to California. This territory’s prime value was its fur-bearing animals, and the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) controlled most of it. Those areas not ceded to the HBC by charter were open to free traders who understood the HBC’s charter to mean if no one was around, they could go in and trade. Many Scottish soldiers received land grants, settled along the St. Lawrence River and entered the fur trade. Some moved up from New York state and Pennsylvania, and many came over from Scotland eager for business prospects. They quickly followed the wood runners’ routes and were mostly accompanied and guided by Canadiens to their old trading areas. This included spots as far west as what would become Fort Edmonton, but the southern regions dominated by the

Siksika [Blackfoot] were considered hos-tile and unprofi table.

The HBC responded by opening its fi rst post (Cumberland House) in 1774, but with the outbreak of the Thirteen Colonies Rebel-lion, the scene would change and new rivals would appear. In an effort to woo the new colony of Quebec, the rebellious colonists occupied Montreal in November 1775 and laid siege to Quebec City. The Quebec Act of 1774 had been one of the catalysts for the rebellion, as it guaranteed the rights of the former citizens of New France to their laws and religion, which was viewed with hostility by the other colonies. The entreaties of the occupying colonists to join the rebellion

New Rival(s)By Robert Henderson, CORE Database

*valueS reported in thiS article are for the land value eXcluSive of StructureS on theM. [leGal naMeS]

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and reap its rewards were viewed skeptically by the Cana-diens, now composed of a signifi cant Scottish population; the invaders were forced to leave in May 1776. The Scots’ pres-ence in North America was so signifi cant that the British army raised the 84th Royal Highland Emigrants from those settled there, including veterans of the Black Watch, Montgomery’s and Fraser’s Highlanders, the fi rst Scottish regiment to be raised outside of Scotland.

Due to this occupation and subsequent actions, the United States of America would be considered the prime threat to Canada’s defence until the 1930s. Another outcome of the occupation of Montreal and the looting by the Continentalists was the formation of a North West Company in 1776. Inde-pendent traders had lost much of their furs and trade goods to the invaders at this time and the loose formation of a company to deal with the business of trading would diminish personal losses and allow them to remain solvent. By 1779, the company was reorganized and consolidation with other traders in 1780 brought together Simon McTavish; Benjamin, Joseph and Thomas Frobisher; James McGill; and Alexander Ellice and his four brothers, with Peter Pond as agent in the Athabasca country. The Rebellion of the Thirteen Colonies in America had a signifi cant effect on Canada as many high-landers, shipped there by the King, chose to support that King

instead of the tyranny of the democratic masses. Canada saw a signifi cant infl ux of tradesmen, businessmen and farmers through the Loyalist movement in the early 1780s and many turned their attention to the West.

The year 2010 closed with some marketplace trans-actions, but these were in the minority. October saw the Chinese United Church in Chinatown transfer to a development company for a reported $7,000,000 and the common areas of the Waterfront condo transfer to the owners’ association for a reported $10,000,000. In November, the parking lot furthest west of Lavalin Cen-tre on 5th [Northcote] Avenue at 8th Street transferred reportedly for $436/sqft to Lavalin L.P. Investment, and the church building beside the Chinese United Church reportedly sold for $100,000 to the developer. December started with United Place on the corner of 4th [Reinach] Avenue and 7th Street selling for $17,650,000 to Narland and the Christian Publications building on 9th [Atlantic] Avenue at 8th Street selling for a reported $218/sqft. The year closed with Bromley Square transferring for a reported $85,000,000 and the century-old red brick building on 10th [Pacifi c] Avenue just east of 2nd [Drinkwater] Street East selling for $585/sqft to Mainstreet Equities.

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Looking Forward With Some ExcitementBy David Parker

I t’s almost too late to share pre-dictions yet many people are still asking the questions about how

the city’s economy is going to fare this year? Although I’ve always been branded the supreme optimist I do believe that we are on an upsurge – it never was that bad compared with other cities here and around the world – and we have a number of things to be excited about.

A new mayor and (some) council is one reason, as new brooms tend to do a better job of sweeping out some of the past problems. So far, most busi-ness people I talk to are quite happy with the way Nenshi is conducting him-self. He’s certainly bright, understands quickly, and has a determination to tackle some important issues.

Many of them continue to grow like weeds in his own back garden.

I refer of course to transportation planning and the issuing of permits which, despite many concentrated attempts, doesn’t seem to be improv-ing. A huge amount of money is still being lost thanks to the amount of time

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and reap its rewards were viewed skeptically by the Cana-diens, now composed of a signifi cant Scottish population; the invaders were forced to leave in May 1776. The Scots’ pres-ence in North America was so signifi cant that the British army raised the 84th Royal Highland Emigrants from those settled there, including veterans of the Black Watch, Montgomery’s and Fraser’s Highlanders, the fi rst Scottish regiment to be raised outside of Scotland.

Due to this occupation and subsequent actions, the United States of America would be considered the prime threat to Canada’s defence until the 1930s. Another outcome of the occupation of Montreal and the looting by the Continentalists was the formation of a North West Company in 1776. Inde-pendent traders had lost much of their furs and trade goods to the invaders at this time and the loose formation of a company to deal with the business of trading would diminish personal losses and allow them to remain solvent. By 1779, the company was reorganized and consolidation with other traders in 1780 brought together Simon McTavish; Benjamin, Joseph and Thomas Frobisher; James McGill; and Alexander Ellice and his four brothers, with Peter Pond as agent in the Athabasca country. The Rebellion of the Thirteen Colonies in America had a signifi cant effect on Canada as many high-landers, shipped there by the King, chose to support that King

instead of the tyranny of the democratic masses. Canada saw a signifi cant infl ux of tradesmen, businessmen and farmers through the Loyalist movement in the early 1780s and many turned their attention to the West.

The year 2010 closed with some marketplace trans-actions, but these were in the minority. October saw the Chinese United Church in Chinatown transfer to a development company for a reported $7,000,000 and the common areas of the Waterfront condo transfer to the owners’ association for a reported $10,000,000. In November, the parking lot furthest west of Lavalin Cen-tre on 5th [Northcote] Avenue at 8th Street transferred reportedly for $436/sqft to Lavalin L.P. Investment, and the church building beside the Chinese United Church reportedly sold for $100,000 to the developer. December started with United Place on the corner of 4th [Reinach] Avenue and 7th Street selling for $17,650,000 to Narland and the Christian Publications building on 9th [Atlantic] Avenue at 8th Street selling for a reported $218/sqft. The year closed with Bromley Square transferring for a reported $85,000,000 and the century-old red brick building on 10th [Pacifi c] Avenue just east of 2nd [Drinkwater] Street East selling for $585/sqft to Mainstreet Equities.

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Purchase and Sale Transactions, Financings, Property Syndication, Land Development and Leasing

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Looking Forward With Some ExcitementBy David Parker

I t’s almost too late to share pre-dictions yet many people are still asking the questions about how

the city’s economy is going to fare this year? Although I’ve always been branded the supreme optimist I do believe that we are on an upsurge – it never was that bad compared with other cities here and around the world – and we have a number of things to be excited about.

A new mayor and (some) council is one reason, as new brooms tend to do a better job of sweeping out some of the past problems. So far, most busi-ness people I talk to are quite happy with the way Nenshi is conducting him-self. He’s certainly bright, understands quickly, and has a determination to tackle some important issues.

Many of them continue to grow like weeds in his own back garden.

I refer of course to transportation planning and the issuing of permits which, despite many concentrated attempts, doesn’t seem to be improv-ing. A huge amount of money is still being lost thanks to the amount of time

…hopefully a busy downtown will encourage people to live close to work and we will see developers looking at

new residential towers again.

Local knowledge + National Resources = One very safe choice.

SimplexGrinnell BE SAFE.A Tyco International Company

SimplexGrinnell combines in-depth knowledge of local codes and

standards with the resources to tackle anything - from a two-story

office building to the fifty eight-story Bow building; from a retrofit

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E ntrepreneurs go into business for a variety of reasons: sometimes they create opportunity and sometimes

the opportunity fi nds them, but they are all driven to succeed and Colin Davison has learned a few things about going from zero to 60 in fi ve short years.

At the age of 29, Davison started Stealth Acoustical and Emission Control Incor-porated because of market demand – not because he had always dreamed of being an entrepreneur. In fact, he wanted to become a police offi cer and while pursu-ing this path, a car accident left him with partial hearing loss in his left ear, forcing Davison to fi nd a new career. He landed a sales and marketing job with diesel engine manufacturer Cummins and started selling exhaust products for their equipment.

Shortly after Davison was hired, a global effort to develop improved legisla-

tion for noise emissions was underway because various types of oil and gas sites were being built closer and closer to urban areas. His clients began to inquire about the new laws and what impact it would have on their business, so Davison started to research the legislation. The more he learned, the greater the opportunity seemed to be. In 2006, he started the busi-

ness in the basement of his house – raising the necessary startup capi-

tal through family and bank loans, and after a few months, he was able to hire three people. The company took off and by the close of his fi rst year they had done almost $2 million in sales. “When we started the business, we planned for a lot of growth: it’s one thing to put it on paper and it’s another thing to make it happen, but I’m extremely driven and although it was and still is a ton of work, I love the work,” says Davison. Today, Stealth Acoustical and Emission Control employs 50 staff, has offi ces in Calgary and Houston, and has sold acoustical packages throughout North America and in overseas markets that include Austra-lia, Peru, Russia and Kazakhstan.

They manufacture both standard and acoustical enclosures as well as package natural gas and diesel power generators. “On the acoustical side, we are among only a handful of companies that engineer

and manufacture acoustical packages and given the different resources around the world, these sites are getting closer to urban areas, so there’s more noise legislation being implemented,” explains Davison. “On the power generation side, we expect continued demand for natural gas generators given the cost of natural gas, plus it has less of an environmental footprint.”

“There’s an increase in demand, world-wide, for natural gas power generation packages and that’s what we specialize in. Likewise, our acoustical packaging abilities have grown in scope given global economic growth,” he asserts. Looking forward, Davison has plans to expand into Australia due to the over-all industry demand for development of Australia’s natural gas resources and he is hoping 2011 will be their busiest year yet. “I like the weight of the world on my shoulders even though some days it’s a big burden,” Davison says.

In the fall of 2010 and on behalf of Stealth, Davison received the Prince’s Youth Business International Award for Global Innovator of the year; this to go with Stealth’s 2008 Alberta and Cana-dian CYBF Best Business Awards. Stealth is not so quietly becoming an exciting company to keep an eye out for, or rather an ear out for. For more information on Stealth Acoustical and Emission Control, call, click or visit their showroom at: 9605 - 48 St SE, Calgary, AB, 403.266.5502, www.stealthacoustical.com.

Stealth Acoustical and Emission Control Incorporated | 5th Anniversary

Shortly after Davison was hired, a global effort to develop improved legisla-

tion for noise emissions was underway because various types of oil and gas sites were being built closer and closer to urban areas. His clients

ness in the basement of his house – raising the necessary startup capi-

tal through family and bank loans, and after a few months, he was able to hire

As Quiet as the Day is Long

Colin Davison

By Mary Savage

Congratulations to Stealth Acoustical & Emission Control Inc.

on their 5th Anniversary!

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developers have to kick their heels waiting for permission to invest in this community.

I did not attend the city’s recent infor-mation session, but heard from several who did and they are still confused and not too excited about future plans. Surely it’s time we spent the money and got on with making public transporta-tion work.

I can’t see too many business people arriving at YYC taking a bus to catch an LRT and I still wonder why we rely on cars that need a driver when Van-couver’s computer-driven system works like a dream.

But on with some confidence; and I see lots happening, particularly within our downtown core.

We await with great expectation the completion of The Bow and Eighth

Avenue Place towers, and despite an earlier worry about who is going to fill the spaces vacated by the new ten-ants, commercial realtors are wearing smiles.

I understand that EnCana has already leased space in the Telus building and Eighth Avenue Place which, thanks to being a great design and equipped with the latest technology, is almost fully leased and companies are moving in during construction.

Tenants will leave gaps in down-town towers, but other companies are taking advantage of being able to obtain more space, triggering a new round of corporate relocations. And with a renewed interest in the oilsands, new technology being used to exploit older fields and more firms moving into the city, office vacancy

rates will soon climb back again.And hopefully a busy downtown will

encourage people to live close to work and we will see developers looking at new residential towers again.

Retail is already in a very healthy position. Larger stores continue to take new space and there are waiting lists for shops in our enclosed malls.

Other good news reports that archi-tects and engineers are re-hiring, and advertising agencies are getting busy again, which bodes well for the imme-diate future.

There are many more indicators for an exciting year, and I would include in those the fact that we have been able to attract first-class new management at ACAD, the Epcor Centre, the Leighton Art Centre and Alberta Ballet. We have also welcomed three new-to-Calgary general managers of major hotels who will bring some new hospitality ideas to the city.

We can look forward to the opening of the Telus World of Science, the Uni-versity’s Taylor Family Digital Library, SAIT Polytechnic’s Trade and Technol-ogy Building, Phase 2 of Bow Valley College’s project, the South Health Campus and Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame – a national treasure that will house the country’s largest collection of sports artifacts and memorabilia.

I wish we were also awaiting a grand opening of a new convention centre and downtown public library. I was never a fan of the location of our pres-ent convention centre which has proved to be far too small for today’s market.

Calgary is now in the unenviable position of being Canada’s 11th facil-ity in size – unable to attract major conventions and conferences, and los-ing out on a market that could attract huge dollars to our economy.

And do let us build a magnificent library that we can all be proud of. There’s talk of a move to East Village, but surely that development needs companies that will pay taxes.

We can look forward to the opening of… Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame – a national treasure that will house the

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