25,000 people expected at Palais des congrès for job and entrepreneurship fairs

MONTRÉAL, March 18, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Entrepreneurs and job seekers will be converging on the Palais des congrès de Montréal for the various major public fairs and shows slated for the coming months. Over 25,000 people are expected to visit the employers and exhibitors that will be assembled under one roof to recruit and provide information!

The essentials:

• Salon Ma Carrière, March 18 and 19
• Salon carrières et emplois La Presse, April 8 and 9
• National Franchise and Business Opportunities Show, May 2 and 3
• Salon de l'immigration et de l'intégration au Québec, June 9 and 10

"We are proud to contribute to the province's economic development by generating some $250M in economic benefits annually, and also by making it possible for local businesses to recruit the workforce they need to succeed and prosper," said Raymond Larivée, President and CEO of the Palais des congrès de Montréal.

The Palais, accessible and practical
Located in the downtown core, the Palais is easily accessible either by car, public transit or on foot, especially since it is directly linked to the Montréal metro system and the underground city. The shows' visitors will also have the opportunity to discover the products and services available year round at the Galeries du Palais, where dozens of merchants are always conveniently open for Montréal tourists, convention-goers and workers in the downtown core and Old Montréal, rain, snow or shine! Visit lesgaleriesdupalais.com to learn more.

Galeries du Palais photo contest
Visitors will be able to enter the contest until April 15, 2015 for a chance to win a $500 travel credit from Voyage Hone. Details on lesgaleriesdupalais.com.

About the Palais des congrès de Montréal
The mission of the Palais des congrès de Montréal is to attract and host conventions, exhibitions, conferences, meetings and other events. A public institution with a commercial vocation, the Palais generates major economic benefits for Québec and has contributed proudly for over 30 years to sharing knowledge and enhancing Montréal's international reputation as a first-rate destination. To learn more: www.congresmtl.com.

SOURCE Palais des congrès de Montréal

Source: Chrystine Loriaux, Adm.A., B.A.A., Director, Marketing and Communications, Société du Palais des congrès de Montréal; For information: Amélie Asselin, Advisor, Communications and Public Affairs, Société du Palais des congrès de Montréal, [email protected], Phone: [phone]