Cliquez ici pour la version française
To ensure you continue to receive Quartier Vanier related information properly please add rbond@vanierbia.com to your address book or safe senders list. If you're having trouble viewing this e-mail please click here to view it in your browser.


 
Focus QV - Quartier Vanier Ottawa
Your source for what’s happening in the QV May 2009 E-Newsletter
Focus QV Newsletter Header

For more information:
For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Suzanne Valiquet, Executive Director of the QV Merchants Association. Suzanne can be reached at (613) 745-0040 or svaliquet@vanierbia.com.

The Quartier Vanier Merchants Association. We are your merchants.
The Quartier Vanier Merchants Association started in 1985. We represent 350 businesses located just east of the downtown core. We are dedicated to enhancing our commercial zone and increasing visitors to shop in the Vanier area.

Welcome to our third “Focus QV” E-newsletter!
If you are receiving this you are either a member of our association or have signed up for this newsletter through our website at http://www.quartiervanierbia.com

Gala 2009
QuartierVanierBIA.comThis year the Quartier Vanier teamed up with seven of our best local restaurants, the Capital Swing Band conducted by Stanley Clark, and the Ottawa Little Theatre to honour business leaders and outstanding residents.

We also unveiled our new video to promote the Quartier and received great feedback!

The event was a great success and we are overwhelmed by your support. The participation from our members, residents, and volunteers came together to show what vibrant spirit the Vanier community holds.

Special thanks to our 2009 QV Chefs:
Hagop Dokmajian, Agop's Bakery – 304 McArthur Ave
Andre Cloutier, Arturo's Market – 49 Beechwood Ave
William Ross, Da Bombe Desserts & Fine Food – 176 Beechwood Ave
George Makhoul, Derringers Eatery & Saloon – 99 Montreal Road
José Alves, El Meson Restaurante – 94 Beechwood Ave
Amos Mbenoun, Maison Baguettes – 381 Montreal Road
Éric Patenaude, Todric's Catering – 10 McArthur Ave

Back to top

A Valentine for Vanier
QuartierVanierBIA.comWe released our contribution to the Winterlude Festival and Valentine's Day celebrations this February. Vanier wore its heart on its sleeve in the form of an eight-foot heartshaped sculpture at the corner of North River Road and Montreal Road by the Cummings Bridge. Thanks to everyone who bundled up to watch the unveiling! The statue may have melted, but Vanier's heart is still standing tall!

Back to top

Visit QuartierVanierBia.com
QuartierVanierBIA.comKeep up to date on our events via our website: quartiervanierbia.com. We have posted information on the 2009 Quartier Outdoor Market and more! Use our business directory to find your favourite merchants in the Quartier!

Please take the time to ensure your contact information is listed correctly in our database. Contact Richard Twardowski at richard@vanierbia.com if you would like us to update your information.

Back to top

Safety Patrol
QuartierVanierBIA.comOur merchants and residents are dedicated to finding solutions for making Vanier the best place to live. We will be partnering with La Cité Collégiale to launch a new safety patrol to be the eyes and ears of Vanier. More information to come!

Back to top

Quartier Outdoor Market
QuartierVanierBIA.comCome and enjoy the flavours of the Quartier Outdoor Market now from August 8 until October 17. The market will return to the corner of Montréal Road and Hannah Street in the Scotiabank parking lot. We hope that this year's market will be bigger, better, and even more memorable than the last. Our market roster is being updated as we expand and is currently available through our website at: quartiervanierbia.com/market.html.

We are planning to run our market in tandem with a series of art showcases, so keep your eyes and ears open!!

Back to top

McArthur Clean Sweep
QuartierVanierBIA.comThis is it folks. Broom N' Groom comes to McArthur on May 15th for the “McArthur Clean Sweep!” We are asking that our merchants from Montreal Road and Beechwood Ave take out their brooms and get ready for Vanier to sweep with synergy. We want all three of our beautiful streets to have their merchants spring cleaning in unison. We will be supplying the brooms for McArthur, now... Ready! Set! Groom!

Back to top

Keep your eyes peeled for the next edition coming soon!
We want to hear from you! Would you like to contribute an article?
For more information, contact us at: 613-745-0040 or info@vanierbia.com

Back to top



Quartier Vanier Merchants Association, 287 Montréal Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1L 6C2
(613) 745-0040 | www.quartiervanierbia.com