Media invitation - Pierre Pomerleau, President of Pomerleau, before the members of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal

When construction works…everything works: an overview of a misunderstood industry in need of a new image

MONTREAL, Feb. 20, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Media representatives are invited to attend the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal's Desjardins business luncheon - Business voices on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at noon. Mr. Pierre Pomerleau, President of Pomerleau, will be our guest speaker.

During his presentation, Mr. Pomerleau will compare the different contractual models for the construction industry in Quebec and elsewhere in the world, including the public-private partnerships. He will talk about the challenges for the sector, the value of appropriately trained labour, the many jobs in the metropolitan area, and the impact of Act 333 on the future development of the industry.

The speech will be delivered mainly in French.

Date:	Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Time:	From 12 to 2 p.m. Speech - 12:15 p.m.
Place:	Le Centre Sheraton 1201 René-Lévesque Blvd. West

The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal has some 7,000 members. Its primary mission is to represent the interests of the business community of Greater Montréal and to provide individuals, merchants, and businesses of all sizes with a variety of specialized services to help them achieve their full potential in terms of innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. The Board of Trade is Quebec's leading private economic development organization.

 

RSVP with Sylvie Paquette, Advisor, Media Relations, by phone at 514 871-4000, ext. 4015, or by email at [email protected].