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Shaw Centre Partners with Mark Motors of Ottawa
Mark Motors to become "Official Vehicle" sponsor of the Shaw Centre
OTTAWA, January 27, 2015 - Shaw Centre and Mark Motors announced today a 5-year sponsorship agreement that will partner the two organizations. As part of this exciting new business relationship, Mark Motors will have the opportunity to display up to four of the latest Audi and Porsche product right in the Shaw Centre, effective February 1st. This is a unique and exciting approach to display the two luxury automotive brands in a matching facility.
“It is a pleasure to be able to align with one of the top Convention Centres in the world”, said Michael Mrak, Dealer Principal of Mark Motors. “We look forward to displaying some of our finest vehicles in Ottawa’s beautiful downtown Centre, which brings in a number of exciting events and shows”.
President and CEO of Shaw Centre, Patrick Kelly, stated “We are thrilled that a company we respect for its focus on high design and advanced technology has agreed to become our “Official Vehicle” sponsor. As a family owned and operated business, Mark Motors has been a staple in the community for many years and they share the same core values of providing positive and meaningful experiences to their customers. We are proud to be associated with them.”
About Shaw Centre
A bold, modern design, bright naturally-lit interior with magnificent views, the Shaw Centre offers an unparalleled, environmentally-responsible setting for Ottawa conventions, conferences, meetings and exhibits – large and small. Its 100 ft. / 31 m. high sweeping window façade faces the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site and Parliament Hill. The LEED Gold certified facility was runner-up for the title of World’s Best Convention Centre, an award handed out on July 1 by the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC). The Ottawa Convention Centre® Corporation is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
About Mark Motors
Founded in 1959 by Austrian-born Louis Mrak, Mark Motors originally opened its doors as a European car service center here in the Nation’s Capital. Today, Mark Motors is Ottawa’s leading luxury car dealership; whose showrooms house an impressive inventory of Porsche and Audi models. This family owned and operated business was built on hard work and dedication, and these values have been paramount in its growth and success. Mark Motors’s goal is to provide the highest quality of cars, with the highest quality customer service to everyone who walks through the doors of the dealership.
For further information contact:
Shaw Centre
Sylvie Carbonneau
613-688-8220
scarbonneau@shaw-centre.com
Mark Motors of Ottawa
Michael Mrak
613-749-4275
mmark@markmotorsofottawa.com