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In the photo above, Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion is surrounded by the Mississauga Real Estate Board's 2012 Board of Directors. From left: Garry Klassen, Director, Jerry England, President-Elect, Alex Vassallo, Director, Walter Hayde, Past President, Jennifer Vogel, Director, Allan Todd, Vice President, Fawzi Mattar, President, Lisa McDonald, Director, Linda Pinizzotto, Director, Nigel Purai, Director.
On Monday April,30, 2012, Mayor McCallion took the opportunity to drop by the Mississauga Real Estate Boardto ‘Cut the Ribbon’ at the Grand Opening of our new office at 3450 Ridgeway DriveUnit #1 in Mississauga.
A friend and advocate of MREB for more years than one can rememberMayor McCallion reminded those in attendance that her first years in office saw a population of 280000 in Mississauga. The Mayor told the two hundred MREB Members in attendance that they were ambassadors of the city since they are likely the first contacts made by people and businesses wishing to locate in Mississauga.
The Mayor informed us that Mississauga now has a population of 780000 and each addition to the population sees folks working with REALTORS® to locate homes, offices and commercial establishments. The Mayor reflected on the industry’s ability to maintain a strong economic base due in part to the hard work REALTORS® put into the community. No mean feat when you think about it. The Mayor quipped that her support of real estate may well see her retirement in the near future change to a career as a MREB REALTOR®.
Mayor McCallion leaves this weekend on a trade excursion to China. A long time supporter and visitor to that country the Mayor advised she feels quite at home in China and is looking forward to seeing many there who know her. An exciting part of her trip will see involvement with Sheridan College who are establishing a connection with students looking for education and training in Canada.
A short ribbon cutting ceremony with MREB’s Board of Directors receipt of a REALTOR® pin, a tour of MREB’s new office, a coffee and a bite to eat saw the Mayor comfortable by the piano enjoying a sing along and photo-op with other guests. |