/R E P E A T -- MEDIA INVITATION - The Board of Trade of Metropolitan
Montreal pays tribute to the Great Montrealers of 2010/

MONTREAL, Nov. 12 /CNW Telbec/ - Mr. Michel Leblanc, President and CEO of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, is pleased to invite media representatives to a tribute reception on Wednesday, November 17 at 5 pm, at the Loft Hotel. On this occasion, we will honour four new Great Montrealers who have distinguished themselves in their respective spheres of activity.

For over 30 years, the Board of Trade has celebrated exceptional Montrealers who have left their mark on our collective history and have contributed to our city's development. We pay tribute to these personalities who, through their exceptional work, have played a role in shaping the face of our city.

The Great Montrealers 2010 are:

Economic Sector
Hélène Desmarais
Founder, Chair and CEO
Centre d'entreprises et d'innovation de Montréal

Cutural Sector
Yvon Deschamps
Comedian

Scientific Sector
Claude Montmarquette
Emeritus Professor
Department of Economics
Université de Montréal
President and CEO
CIRANO

Social Sector
Dr. Gilles Julien
Social Pediatrician
President and CEO
Fondation du Dr Julien

Date:	Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Place:	Loft Hotel 333 Terrasse Saint-Denis Montréal
Time:	5 p.m. - Photo op 6 p.m. - Introduction of the four Great Montrealers 6:40 p.m. - End of presentations and start of the cocktail reception

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.

For further information:

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