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Jim Freeman of Rentquip gives us a preview of what he'll be showing at the Canadian Rental Mart.
Let's get together
The Rental Mart 2012 is your chance to join Canada’s rental industry for fun, learning and unmatched business opportunities.
Canadian Rental Service, the Canadian Rental Association and top suppliers have come together in Toronto to create a very special celebration of the equipment and event rental industries. Join us for a two-day experience that will transform your business.
Show itinerary
Tuesday, March 6
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.: Education seminar “Renting Safe and Profitable: How to Meet Your Safety Obligations and Still Remain Viable,” by George Olah, meeting rooms, DoubleTree Hilton
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Show floor open
2:30 p.m.: HGTV host Bryan Baeumler appearance and poster signing at CRA booth
3:30 p.m.: ROOTY award presentation at Canadian Rental Service booth
6 p.m.: CRA Ontario cash bar at DoubleTree Hilton
7 p.m.: CRA Ontario Murder Mystery banquet and awards with special guest Bryan Baeumler
Wednesday, March 7
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.: Educational seminar “Enhancing Your Lawn and Garden Rental Profits,” by Mark Peart, meeting rooms, DoubleTree Hilton
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Show floor open
Shop
Where else can you find dozens of Canada's biggest names in equipment and event supplies under one roof? And this isn't YouTube. The products and sales reps are up close and personal for you to inspect and compare. Check out the Rental Mart’s 2012 exhibitor list.
Celebrate
It isn't all about dollars and cents. The Rental Mart is a time for us to enjoy getting together and recognizing the people and companies that make our industry strong. Everyone is welcome to the CRA Ontario's awards banquet for an evening of mystery and a chance to toast rental's brightest lights together. And don't miss the big moment when Canadian Rental Service will salute Canada's Rental Operator Of The Year by handing over the coveted ROOTY award. Think your company should be in the spotlight? Fill out a nomination form today!
Learn
Each morning at the Rental Mart starts with an educational seminar from a leading authority in the topic area. This year, George Olah, Canadian Rental Service columnist and general manager of operations for ABCO Equipment is confirmed. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements. Seminars are held at the DoubleTree Hilton, across Dixon road from the Toronto Congress Centre.
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If you can't do it in Toronto, it probably isn't worth doing. Canada's international city offers something for absolutely everyone, from professional sports to top-end nightclubs to amazing cultural and recreational attractions. Here's a guide to just a small slice of life in the Big Smoke.
