Sakto Corporation Applauds City of Ottawa for Drawing Tourists, Benefitting Local Businesses

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 9, 2015 /CNW/ -- Sakto Corporation, an Ottawa-based property development company for over three decades, commends the city of Ottawa for attracting tourists to the city and producing business opportunities for local companies through events such as the RBC Ottawa Bluesfest.

Several commercial tenants of Sakto Corporation's mixed-use development on Preston Square directly benefit from the festival, including: Heart and Crown Irish Pub, Salt Dining Lounge, Kiko Sushi Bar, Starbucks, and Preston News Stand.

"Sakto Corporation applauds events like Bluesfest which create economic opportunities for Ottawa-based businesses," noted President and CEO of Sakto Corporation Sean Murray. "I hope that the success of the festival in Ottawa makes our city into a prime location for other events."

In 2014, Bluesfest drew hundreds of thousands of people from around the globe to Ottawa for two-weeks. Bluesfest 2015 runs from July 8 through 19.

Sakto Corporation
Sakto Corporation is a privately owned and operated real estate holding and investment firm founded and located in Ottawa, Canada. Throughout its three decades of operation, Sakto Corporation has remained true to its core standard of excellence and integrity. Company President Sean Murray has enhanced Sakto Corporation's portfolio and reputation, including the construction of phase one of Preston Square in 1989. Located in the heart of Ottawa's Little Italy, this project was awarded 2010's BOMA's Building of the Year for Preston Square. Today, the company owns and manages multiple property holdings and is renowned as one of the nation's capitals foremost property facilitators. Jamilah Taib Murray is the Chairman.  

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Brian Murray, Director of Leasing and Business Development, Sakto Corporation, [email protected], [phone] ext. 237, http://www.sakto.com