September events at the Shaw Conference Centre

Shaw Conference Centre wins ‘Venue of the Year’ award
—Honour bestowed by Edmonton Chapter of Meeting Professionals International

The Shaw Conference Centre (SCC) is the recipient of this year’s ‘Venue of the Year” award which was
presented at the annual Events Management Awards hosted recently by The Greater Edmonton Chapter
of Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

The SCC won for hosting and supporting last April’s MPI-driven event known as National Meetings
Industry Day in Edmonton. The Greater Edmonton Chapter of MPI credited the SCC with going above
and beyond in partnering with them and supplying solid support throughout the planning and execution
of National Meetings Industry Day.

MPI also credits SCC’s support and the support of their partners and suppliers for the rise in attendance
from 92 last year to almost triple that - 272 - this year. Also, over $4,500 was raised at the event and
donated to Edmonton’s Food Bank to help with the implementation of a food recovery program.

“We gratefully accept this MPI award and wish to acknowledge the organization and its meeting-planner
members for the indispensable part they play in keeping the meetings and convention sector as vibrant
as it is in Edmonton,” says Mike Fitzpatrick, Vice-President and General Manager of the Shaw
Conference Centre. “In most of Canada and the United States the decline in business through this
recession has been more serious than we've experienced here. Thank you MPI for this honour and we
look forward to working with you next year to again – ideally – triple this year’s attendance.”

The Shaw Conference Centre is Greater Edmonton's flagship hospitality venue and continues to reduce
its environmental footprint through a sustainability initiative called “Simple Steps”. Managed by
Edmonton Economic Development Corp. (EEDC), SCC provides high standards of customer service and
award-winning culinary excellence while contributing an estimated annual economic impact of $44
million to the region.

For more information on EEDC, Edmonton Research Park, Edmonton Tourism, or Shaw Conference
Centre, please visit www.edmonton.com or www.edmontonstories.cafor first-hand experiences of Edmonton.


Media Contact:
Cathy Ennis
Communications Manager, External Relations
Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) 
780.917.7894 
Cennis@edmonton.com

The following major events are scheduled at the Shaw Conference Centre during September 2009:

Sept. 11, 2009 – Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson is an all-ages show with a licensed beer garden for patrons of legal age. Tickets are
$55.50 and available through Ticketmaster. Call 780.451.8000 or visit www.ticketmaster.ca

Sept. 13-15, 2009 – CABI Conference "Oiling the Cogs of Incubation in a Tough Economy"
CABI's (Canadian Association of Business Incubation) 18th annual conference promises to be an
exciting event. There will be workshops, incubator tours and valuable networking opportunities. For
more information or to register, visit www.cabi.ca

Sept. 15, 2009 - Killswitch Engage
Tickets are $39.50 and are available through Ticketmaster. Call 780.451.8000 or visit
www.ticketmaster.ca

Sept. 18, 2009 – The Fight Club Presents- TFC 8: Salvation
For more information, please call The Fight Club office at 780.991.5670.

Sept. 20, 2009 – Everyone for Edmonton … Discover your Community Connection
For the second year in a row, hundreds of non-profit organizations will be on hand to showcase the
multitude of services they offer and the exciting volunteer opportunities available. For more
information, visit www.everyoneforedmonton.com.

Media coverage - Shaw Conference Centre’s “Everyone for Edmonton” event

CTV - Non-profit groups look for volunteers
Global TV – Volunteer Opportunities
iNews 880 - Everyone For Edmonton
Metro Edmonton - One-stop shop for volunteers

Sept. 23, 2009 – Feastival of Fine Chefs
Presented by the Alberta Food Processors, Feastival of Fine Chefs is Edmonton’s ultimate dining
experience. For more information, visit www.afpa.com.

Sept. 27, 2009 – Bridal Expo
This is autumn’s biggest and most elegant bridal show. Guests will find everything they need to plan
their special day – hundreds of exhibitors, fashion shows and hundreds of gowns in a giant blow-out sale
and great prizes. Tickets are available online at www.edmontonbridalexpo.com.


Media Contact:
Crystal McPhee
Communications Coordinator, External Relations
780.917.7897 
cmcphee@edmonton.com