Vision_2012_10_11

COMMUNITY

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Clarence-Rockland Tradeshow marks its second year be a partner in the tradeshow. The CoC is showing its support through organization of information workshop/soirée for those businesses that want to participate in the tradeshow. As part of the holiday theme atmosphere for the tradeshow and salon, there will also be a display of Christmas dé- cor and ornaments at the event. Residents, both young and old, are invited to take part and contribute to the holiday crafts and ornaments display. Santa Claus will also be on hand during the tradeshow to pose for photographs with children and also answer their questions and take notes for his Christ- mas Wish List. to see the same kind of successful crown turnout for the mid-November event. VISION@EAP.ON.CA PRESCOTT-RUSSELL

OBJECTIF 2012 350 000 $ “Response has been very positive, thanks to last year’s successful venue,” Lizotte said. This year the newly-reorganized Clarence- Rockland Chamber of Commerce (CoC) will ROCKLAND | The Clarence-Rockland Tradeshow is back again to highlight both local and regional businesses and services. Scheduled for the November 17 week- end, the two-day event at the Jean-Marc Lalonde Arena shares space with the more holiday-themed Gift Salon organized under the auspices of École Sainte-Trinité. “This will be an ideal time to launch the holiday shopping season and also help pro- mote our region’s businesses and services,” said Anne Lizotte, tradeshow representa- tive. Business owners interested in taking part in the event should sign up before Oct. 26. Lizotte expressed confidence at filling all the spaces available for this year’s trade- show. Already more than 80 % of the spaces are reserved.

Carrying on with the Christmas theme, Top Mode Dépôt and Salon Modelo join forces to present a holiday fashion show during the weekend at the tradeshow. Last year’s tradeshow welcomed more than 4000 visitors through the doors at the arena. Organizers for this year’s event hope