Celebrate our 25th Anniversary on May 6th at Ashbury College

It’s time to celebrate our business and community members with a night to remember. Come out for the dining & entertainment, the awards ceremony, and to help celebrate our 25th Anniversary. Book your calendars and agendas for May 6 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. We will be hosting the event in the gorgeous facilities of Ashbury College. Ticket information will be shared shortly.

Take part in the celebration by sending us your nominations for local excellence in the QV. Click here to send us your nominations.

http://vanierbia.com/gala2010.html

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What else is happening in the Quartier Vanier?

Wabano Centre, 6.2 Million Dollar Expansion
“This new building expansion project is a powerfully expressive space that will adjoin Wabano’s existing building. It will include a cultural gathering space, afterschool programs for children, social enterprise activities for young mothers, family counseling, and social and community development initiatives designed by the renowned Aboriginal architect Douglas Cardinal.”

Get excited and learn more: http://www.wabano.com/expansion.html

Expanding our Horizons & Boundaries
There has been demand and a motion started to enlarge the business area of the Quartier Vanier. We are pleased to express our great excitement over extending our services to North Beechwood. Keep your ear to the QV for news on development.

Road Closures
The QV continues its consultations for strategically closing selected side-streets on Montreal Road. The concept will create better flow of road and pedestrian traffic that will help businesses as well as residents. More efforts to continue making the Quartier the place to be!

Safer Places to Walk
New residential hubs have been appearing in the Quartier. With more pedestrian traffic comes more responsibility. The City of Ottawa has committed to approach new sidewalk installations along the Vanier Parkway. The missing links of sidewalk between Montreal Road and McArthur and Montreal Road and Beechwood will be filled with sidewalk to increase pedestrian safety and usability.

Have You Spotted Any Graffiti lately?
Did you know that if you are a member of our association, we remove graffiti from your façade at no cost? Businesses call 613-745-0040 to find out more. If you are a business owner or resident and spot graffiti on City of Ottawa, Hydro, or Canada Post property then we encourage you to call 3-1-1 or e-mail 311@ottawa.ca to report it.

Vanier Means Business
Do you have a new business in the Quartier? New or old: get involved! Contact us to find-out about any events that you could participate in at info@vanierbia.com.

If you are in our membership, please make sure that your contact information is present and up to date in our website directory: http://www.vanierbia.com/vanier-business-directory.php

City parking keeps it easy
The City of Ottawa has parking available for you in the Quartier:
Lot 20* – 400 North River Road – North River Road at McArthur
Lot 22* – 200 Montreal Road between Cody and Olmstead

Find out more about City of Ottawa parking lots in our area:
http://www.ottawa.ca

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Farmers and Producers; Visual and Performing Artists: We Want You!

• Farmers, local producers, and Vanier restaurants: apply to be a vendor. We are now accepting applications.
• If you perform live art (musicians, dancers, and other talents), or create visual arts (e.g. painting, photography), we would love to hear from you.

Changing With the Seasons
A motion has been placed to expand the duration of this year’s Farmers Market. Email us to vote with your suggestions. This year’s hours will be 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Keep an eye out for the new guys:
Room By Room Furniture & Renovations, 290 Montreal Rd., 613-421-4217
Acapulco Beach Tanning, 385 McArthur Ave., 613-741-8826

Do you have something to tell us?
If you run a business in the Quartier, please don’t be shy. Keep us up-to-date with any special events or promotions and let us help you spread the word. info@vanierbia.com.

IN FOCUS THIS ISSUE:
	Celebrate our 25th Anniversary on May 6th at Ashbury College
	What else is happening in the Quartier Vanier?
	Farmers and Producers; Visual and Performing Artists: We Want You!

Here is some of the latest in the QV:

Everything You Want at the El Shaddai Centre
81 Montreal Rd.
Numerous new businesses have joined Montreal Road at the El Shaddai Centre, home of retail businesses and organizations. Recent additions include a new distinguished clothing boutique.
Find out the best way to dress to impress at 613-288-0559.

Finnigan’s Pub
347 Montreal Rd.
Every Saturday at Finnigan’s hosts a night of live bands and great music. Try out your next Saturday at Finnigan’s. 613-747-2578.

Todric’s and Facebook
10 McArthur Ave.
Become fans of Todric’s fine dining and catering today and you may win a $50.00 gift certificate for their scrumptious brunch. Tell your friends and colleagues, the more fans Todric’s has, the more great things they can do to support our community! 613-321-0252. info@todrics.com

Feel the Jazz at Groovy’s
292 McArthur Ave.
Every Sunday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., the best roti-hut in town provides you with live jazz performances. Also, every Friday starting at 10 p.m. boasts a jammin’ evening with a live Reggae DJ. Find out more at 613-744-1551.

Espace Tropical Space
234 Montreal Rd.
Fridays and Saturdays feature Live DJs playing Caribbean, African, Reggae, and much more great music for your enjoyment. The DJs begin spinning at 10 p.m. The restaurant opens its doors at 11:30 a.m. Thursday to Sunday, 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Call 613-261-5211 for more information.

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.