When one thinks about traveling in North America, most would directly go to the United States of America because of Los Angeles or New York City. And for those who do go to Canada, Toronto would be the ideal place to go. However, over the years, the infrastructure of the capital of Alberta province has caught everyone’s attention.

As someone who lives to travel, I would not have expected a small city such as Edmonton to improve so much so fast. Big and popular cities for tourists such as Toronto are the typical destination for people from all over the world. But now that Edmonton is starting to become more industrialized, it may be considered as just as popular as Toronto, and that is because of the new Ice District.

The staggering architecture of the towers reflects the complexity of the work that the Ice District Construction has provided. As a resident of Edmonton, it is a privilege to see the improvement that has been going on over the past few years. With the new Ice District, Canada is sure to have a boom in tourism.

The Ice District in Edmonton is the largest mixed-use entertainment and sports destination in Canada. With that said, it is a big construction project that only the best Edmonton construction company would be able to do. As a leading Edmonton construction company, they have extensive employees that are scaffolding experts. The project was created with the help of the Katz Group and the city of Edmonton alongside Scaffolding Pros – Edmonton construction company and a Canadian shrink wrap specialist.

When it comes to commercial shrink wrap specialist, using plastic wrap during construction requires only the best workers that are experts in the field. The construction behind the Ice District also included the use of commercial shrink wrapping so that debris netting, containments, and envelope systems are made from quality and durable plastic wrap.

But what is in the Edmonton Ice District?

This 25-acre development takes entertainment to another level. I would not have expected the city of Edmonton to have such a multi-purpose tourist destination. Before, I would go all the way to Toronto, or even New York City or Los Angeles in the United States of America just to experience what living in a metropolis is like. But now that the Ice District is in Edmonton, I would not have to go far to experience the city life.

Located in downtown Edmonton, the Ice District has an impressive collection of condominiums for people to lease or purchase. The benefit of owning a condo in the Ice District Is the easy access to many facilities. From the magnificent public plaza to the retail and office space conveniently located in the heart of the city, the Ice District is a place to live in.

There are two major buildings in the Ice District that tourists and residents alike will enjoy. They are Stantec Tower and Edmonton Tower. Stantec Tower is the tallest tower in western Canada and towers above the district’s plaza. This tower is the perfect place to see the city’s magnificent skyline. On the other hand, the Edmonton Tower is a 27-story building that is specifically for retail or office space. It is the ideal place for companies because it is conveniently located near the public plaza.

Of course, a metropolis is only known for its large retail area because it attracts many tourists. The Ice District boasts an incredible selection of retail stores and boutiques for those who love to shop. With the fast pace of the construction in the Ice District, it would not be a surprise if one day it would parallel the likes of City Times Square. It is also a great place to hang out because there are countless lounges, cafes, and restaurants for tourists and residents to try. It is truly one of the fastest growing cities in Canada.

Another neat feature the Ice District has is the large retail or office spaces that the buildings have that can be used for special events. I would have to travel to other cities to attend conferences or conventions because of the lack of establishments in Edmonton that can hold large events. Conferences or business meetings can now be held in the Ice District because of the wide buildings spaces.

The construction of the Ice District will improve the economy of Edmonton because of the many tourist destinations it has. With the Ice District, residents such as myself can experience quality Edmonton urban living. Visit Scaffolding Pros Facebook page to keep up with this growing Canadian company.…

Join us in January for SOCAP Canada’s Business Meeting and hear how Minute Maid recruited the entire organization to improve customer loyalty to their brands.

Mark your calendar now for SOCAP Canada’s February Business Meeting on Tuesday, February 20th and participate in group discussions on the consumer insight tools you already have and how you can use them to promote your department as the company expert on consumer insight.

At our AGM in November, Lou Garcia, Executive Director for the Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals in Business explained SOCAP Canada’s role in the newly formed SOCAP International. SOCAP Canada officially became a member of SOCAP International in September 2000. Stay tuned for more details….

Members: Your meeting notices and membership directory are now being sent via e-mail. If any of your contact information has changed please let us know by sending an e-mail to info@socapcanada.org.

• Consumer Affairs and Customer Service professionals! The benefits of membership in SOCAP Canada can help you make your consumers more satisfied, your job more rewarding, your company more profitable.
• Check us out! You’ll not find a better opportunity to network with your colleagues and learn from the pros than membership in SOCAP Canada. Our monthly luncheons offer this opportunity and more, with presentations from industry leaders, information technology specialists, education and association members. To attend an event, visit the Business Meetings page or send an e-mail to info@socapcanada.org.

Our Mission

SOCAP Canada is committed through its membership, to foster and maintain the integrity of business in dealings with consumers, to encourage and promote effective communication and understanding between business, government and consumers, and to define and advance the consumer affairs profession

Our Objectives

In order to carry out its mission, SOCAP Canada will pursue excellence in achieving the following objectives:

• • To promote the exchange of ideas, expertise and opinions relevant to consumer affairs
  • To develop and encourage high standards of performance by those engaged in the consumer affairs profession
  • To conduct, encourage and coordinate meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops for the professional development of members.

• To serve as a clearing house for consumer affairs data and information
• To encourage liaison among consumers, educators, business, government and the media
• To assist in the development of educational programs for consumers
• To aid Consumer Affairs Professionals in Business to anticipate, recognize and respond to consumer needs, desires and expectations

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With the recent influx of outsiders wanting to join SOCAP – Canada, the administrators got together and brainstormed ways in which the group could still retain it’s exclusivity while at the same time being open to bringing in some new members.

For those looking to join our network of Professionals then please keep your eyes on the site for information.…