Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Publishers View Point October




On September 18th I had the pleasure of attending the monthly meeting of the Greater Barrie Home Builders Association (GBHBA) and came away with 300,000 reasons why the city boasts two great construction associations.

At the meeting with the GBHBA were also key members from the Barrie Construction Association (BCA) and Gilda’s Club, who were all there to celebrate the sell of Gilda’s House which the two associations coordinated to construct in a staggering 54 hour period back in June this year. As part of the presentation a cheque for $300,000 was given to Gilda’s House. The donation from the BCA and GBHBA brought Gilda’s fundraising efforts to over $2 million of their project $3 million. The project is The Gilda's Club Barrie Ontario clubhouse which will be built adjacent to the future Cancer Care facility on land generously donated by the hospital, alongside Rotary House, the overnight lodge which will accommodate people receiving treatment at the Cancer Centre.

As Gilda’s Club continues to work with both associations and members of the Barrie community the Construction News and Report Group will be adding some support by providing additional coverage and providing free advertising space in the GTA Construction Report. This month Gilda’s Club will be running a great “Thank you” ad for the members of the BCA, GBHBA and the community. I also look forward to offering continued support of both of these associations starting with the coverage of a special profile on Gregor Homes of the GBHBA.

The mission of Gilda’s Club is to create welcoming communities of free support for everyone living with cancer – men, women, teens and children – along with their families and friends. Our innovative program is an essential complement to medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities. For more information on how you can become involved, please contact: (705)726-5199 or email: caron@gildasclubbarrie.org

Chase is the Director of Client Services for the Construction News and Report Group as well as the Associate Publisher for the GTA Construction Report and Structures, the Niagara Home Builders Association Newspaper. If you have any recommendations or suggestions on changes you would like to suggest for the papers please contact him toll free at 1-888-432-3555 ext 211 or email him chasemarketing@sympatico.ca

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