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Europro Proud To Receive The Growth And Development Award From The Downtown Kitchener Bia

Kitchener-Waterloo November 08

On Tuesday, November 5th, 2019, Europro was recognized by the Downtown Kitchener BIA for the continuous efforts in the development and revitalization of downtown Kitchener by presenting the Growth and Development award.

The Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a non-profit organization that was initiated by small businesses in Downtown Kitchener and approved by the City of Kitchener in 1977. The Downtown Kitchener BIA is a collective voice that fosters collaboration within the downtown business area and prosperous growth in our community. The BIA works closely with the City of Kitchener’s Economic Development Team to establish downtown Kitchener as one of the most effective downtown areas in North America.

Europro is proud to receive this award that recognizes the tremendous investments into downtown Kitchener. Boasting a diverse portfolio featuring eight properties in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, we have put an emphasis on the importance of constant improvement of our spaces. With capital investments geared at modernizing the buildings in the downtown core, our goal is to provide an ideal experience for people to live, work and play in this growing community. The Growth and Development award exemplifies just that. Our proven track record for transforming timeworn real estate demonstrates our unique blend of versatility and creativity that contributes in shaping this community we call home. Through several exterior upgrades, interior updates and functional space build-outs, we have implemented sustainable systems that are crucial to the longevity and well-being of the Kitchener city centre.

Recent upgrades to the downtown core have seen the rejuvenation of 50 Queen, the Galleria, 22 Frederick and most notably the introduction of Conestoga College to our Market Square building, to name a few. Linda Jutzi, Executive Director of the Downtown Kitchener BIA called out the exciting deal that has Conestoga College moving into Market Square in January of 2020. “Europro is committed to Downtown Kitchener for the long term. They have made significant investments in the core and they commit to continual investments in the buildings they own. They are receiving the development award for their launch of Conestoga College opening in Market Square and for their great community spirit, which should result in the students supporting local businesses downtown” explained Jutzi. The 80,000 square foot buildout will see over 1,500 students in the inaugural stage, with hopes of attracting over 3,000 students within the next three years.

Europro is excited to participate in the continued growth in this vibrant and diverse community and we are excited to see what the future holds.

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