Fall 2023 | Volume 4
Canadian Audio Visual Providers Association | Association Canadienne des fournisseurs de services audiovisuels
President’s Report Dear Members, As we approach the end of another year, I trust you all had a successful and prosperous fall season. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined our virtual Town Hall in August, hosted from the Bespoke AV studio in Toronto. We had a total of 35 attendees, fostering a great discussion with many valuable ideas and perspectives. Since then, the board has been diligently working on key initiatives, and I’m pleased to report substantial progress over the past few months.
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CAVPA Board at the Town Hall
The board successfully finalized the CAVPA strategic plan, outlining the purpose and goals of our association with actionable targets for the coming year, which will be presented at the AGM in January. As part of this effort, we refined some key messaging, including the primary description of CAVPA, now updated on the website: “Representing Canadian-owned audiovisual companies by engaging with the event industry, facilitating government advocacy, and creating career awareness.” This succinctly reflects CAVPA’s three main pillars: Advocacy (Government), Awareness (Careers), and Engagement (Industry). Between now and the AGM, we’ll be making further updates to the website and materials to align with this updated messaging. Continued… 2800 - 14th Ave., Suite 310, Markham, ON L3R 0E4 | T: 416-491-2886 | www.cavpa.ca
2022-2023 Board of Directors PRESIDENT
Tim Lang Proshow Audiovisual 8105 N Fraser Way Burnaby, BC V5J 5M8 T: 604-293-1771 E: timlang@proshow.com VICE–PRESIDENT
Martin Blanchard Expert’Ease Productions 7836 Rue Jarry E Montreal, QC H1J 2A1 T: 514-444-7723 E: martin@expertease.ca TREASURER
Rennie Colelli bb Blanc Inc. 41 Keyes Court, Unit 2 Vaughan, ON L4H 4V6 T: 416-360-0440 E: rcolelli@bbblanc.com DIRECTORS
Kyle Brooks Bespoke Audio Visual 907 Oxford St. Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5T1 T: 647-797-9911 E: kyle.brooks@bespokeav.ca Bruce DeMond Advanced Systems 5678 Stanley Street Halifax, NS B3K 2G1 T: 902-454-4742 E: bruce@advancedsystems.ca Garry Hale AVentPro 45 Beghin Ave #6 Winnipeg, MB R2J 4B9 T: 204-226-5565 E: hale@aventpro.com Cal McCarthy SW Event Technology 1-325 Bay Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y7S3 T: 250-868-3333 ext 2233 E: cmccarthy@sw-online.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sherry Denesha T: 416-491-2897 ext 234 E: sherry@cavpa.ca
Collaborating with our existing sponsors, we revamped the CAVPA sponsorship program to now include three tiers: Platinum (previously “Special Partners”), Gold, and Silver. This modification allows us to attract more sponsors by offering a range of financial commitments and benefits. The updated sponsorship program is now available on the website, and we are currently in discussions with two potential new sponsors. In recognition of our three original sponsors, IntelliEvent, SC Media, and Theatrixx – all in our top “Platinum Sponsor” category – we created a special designation of “Founding Sponsor,” which is now reflected on the website. As announced recently, CAVPA is delighted to have formed a new partnership with CFIB, the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses. Now, all CAVPA members can receive a CFIB membership at no additional cost as part of the CAVPA dues. CFIB, with over 97,000 members, is Canada’s largest advocacy organization concerned about the survival and growth of independent businesses. This new benefit brings significant cost savings for those already with CFIB and a substantial advantage for those who were not members, providing access to numerous benefits. More details on accessing these new benefits will be available soon. Lastly, as many of you know, the CAVPA board consists of unpaid volunteers. This commitment involves a significant investment of time away from running our own businesses to work on various initiatives and move things forward. I’m proud to acknowledge and thank each fellow board member for their time and support this year. I’m also grateful to those members who offered suggestions and feedback on how CAVPA can better serve our members; your engagement guides the board and signals your investment in our progress. As we approach our upcoming AGM on January 24, 2024, I encourage members to consider volunteering for a board term – the best way to directly influence our direction and progress. Information on the AGM and board nominations is included in this newsletter. Looking ahead, I anticipate seeing you virtually at our AGM in January and at our 2024 in-person events, including Expo-Scene (Montreal, April 10-11), CMEE (Toronto, Aug 13-14), our CAVPA summer town hall (Toronto, Aug 14), and the CAVPA reception at Infocomm Las Vegas in June. More details on these events will be shared in the new year. Until then, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Tim Lang, President
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY AND COMMUNICATIONS
(Ottawa Consultants) Michael Wood T: 613-265-9967 E: mike@cavpa.ca
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Canadian Audio Visual Providers Association teams up with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business!
CAVPA is proud to announce a new partnership with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Several CAVPA members already belong to CFIB. Now all CAVPA members will have access to the business support, savings programs and independent business advocacy provided by CFIB. With 97,000 members, CFIB is Canada’s largest advocacy organization concerned about the survival and growth of independent business. Some of the many benefits for CAVPA members include: 1. Complimentary, unlimited access to CFIB’s bilingual Business Advisors who can assist you (or your staff) with virtually any business-related issue. (HR, compliance, regulation, employment standards, labour laws, etc.) 2. A wide selection of CFIB templates for HR and compliance requirements, with telephone assistance from CFIB Business Advisors. 3. Free CFIB webinars for business owners. 4. Free VUbiz continuing education courses for you and your staff. 5. CFIB Savings Programs such as payment processing, payroll processing, property and casualty insurance (including legal assistance), worldwide courier/shipping, employee benefit programs, banking discounts, etc. (A typical CFIB member can save more than $5000 per year.) 6. Join with more than 97,000 CFIB members, greatly enhancing the effectiveness of their advocacy work that saves businesses thousands of $$ every year. 7. The CAVPA head office team will also have access to CFIB’s Business Advisors, advocacy support, and all CFIB Savings Programs. We are very excited about this new partnership with CFIB. If you have any questions, please contact me at 416491-2886 or at sherry@associationconcepts.ca ...and please watch your inbox for more details from CFIB. You will soon receive a welcome email from CFIB with your individual membership number and all the necessary information to access all the services of your new membership. If you have any questions, please call the CFIB helpline at 1-833-568-2342. www.cfib.ca
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Newfoundland
Eastern Audio Limited Jim Harris St. John’s, NL jim@easternaudio.com
Ontario
Straight Street Event Services Keith Kissner Cambridge, ON keith@straightst.com
New Member Profile
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Member Spotlight
TKNL | SPARK IMAGINATION
Throughout its 35 years in the business, TKNL has produced upwards of 14,000 live, virtual, and hybrid events in Canada and around the world, deployed over 750 permanent, collaborative audiovisual systems for various businesses, and created some 40 immersive shows and museum projects for the general public. Unparalleled in the market, our team of 150 artisans is made up of communication specialists, event experts and TV professionals. In addition to our long history in the industry, in January 2022 TKNL was awarded the contract as the official in-house production and audio visual partner at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal. This exceptional combination allows us to fully understand the needs of our clients and create a product that leaves a lasting impression. Always working in close cooperation with our clients, and drawing from Montreal’s rich creative ecosystem, we are well positioned to offer our clients a unique, memorable experience.
Thank you to all our members for their support. If you are interested in spotlighting your company please provide a brief description and company logo to sherry@cavpa.ca Platinum Sponsors:
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Notice of Annual General Meeting NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Audio Visual Providers Association will be held on the 24th day of January 2024 at the hour of 1:00 pm eastern, by electronic means, for the following purposes: 1. Call to Order 2. President’s Report 3. Treasurer’s Report, Appointment of Auditors 4. Election Results 5. New Business 6. Adjournment DATED at Markham, Ontario this 27th day of November 2023. By Order of the Board of Directors
Sherry Denesha Executive Director
AGM
Virtual
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Expo Scene
Montreal
April 10-11, 2024
CMEE
Toronto
August 13-14, 2023
CAVPA Summer Town Hall
Toronto
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Infocomm Reception
Las Vegas
Date TBA
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Thank You to our Platinum Sponsors...
intellievent.com
www.scmediacanada.com
www.theatrixx.com
Manage Your Entire Workflow
SC Media Canada is a Montreal-based high-end Audio/Video Distributor. We opened our doors in 1983 and have continued to grow ever since. We believe in providing value to our customers at every turn, whether it be through the products we distribute, or the services we provide.
Based in Montreal, Theatrixx Technologies is a manufacturer and distributor of technical equipment specially adapted for the performing arts, events and entertainment sectors.
IntelliEvent Lightning is cloudbased rental business management software that helps rental companies, venues, and AV and production pros manage every aspect of your dynamic business.
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We manufacture custom equipment which offers innovative solutions to video, lighting, power and cabling challenges.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS CAVPA is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to serve on the Board of Directors, who can dedicate their time and expertise to the advancement of the association’s goals. This year there are Four (4) positions available on the CAVPA Board of Directors. Four (4) directors will be elected for a one (1) year-term. All Active Members are eligible to run for the Board of Directors, one designated representative of each Active member shall have one vote. As a volunteer director, you will be responsible to: •
Attend and actively participate in approximately seven (7) 1-hour board meetings per year (meetings are held electronically)
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Participate on one or more committee(s)
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Advocate for the interests of our members
If you would like to help promote and guide the development and growth of the Canadian Audio Visual Providers Association, WE WANT YOU. Your bio will be included with the electronic ballot, which will be sent to all members in January. Voting will take place by electronic ballot opening on January 2, 2024 and closing on January 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm eastern. The Annual General Meeting will be held electronically on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm eastern. Further details to follow. If you wish to put your name forward as a director, please email a brief bio and photo to Sherry@ cavpa.ca Please email your bio by December 22, 2023 @ 5:00 pm eastern. On behalf of the CAVPA Board of Directors, thank you for your participation and support!
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CAVPA MEMBER ROSTER BRITISH COLUMBIA A.V. Strategies Ltd. Fred Horsman 1295 Napier Street Vancouver, BC V6A 2H7 T – 604-879-3950
SW Event Technology Cal McCarthy 1-325 Bay Avenue Lake Country, BC V4V 1N2 T – 250-868-3333 Ext. 2233
MANITOBA AVentPro Inc. Garry Hale 6-45 Beghin Ave. Winnipeg, MB R2J 4B9 T – 204-226-5565
ALBERTA Innovation Production Technologies Inc. Steve Matthews 7818 Express St. Burnaby, BC V5A 1T4 T – 604-398-2651
Lumera Productions Inc. Shane Archer 1563 Fremont Pl. Victoria, BC V8N 4R4 T - 250-412-7159
Black Cab Productions Justin Armstrong 101Oli Kiddell 23 Covecreek Close Calgary, AB T3K 0J4 T - 587-664-9802
Event Technology Solutions Brent Taylor 52-9903 209 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5T 5X9 T – 780-446-9495
Proshow Audiovisual Tim Lang Unit A – 8105 North Fraser Way Burnaby, BC V5J 5M8 T – 604-612-7129
invert720 Productions Inc. Justin Armstrong 101, 17628 103 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 1J9 T – 780-999-5792
Russell Audio-Visual Jon Russell 3540 Opie Crescent Prince George, BC V2N 2P9 T - 250-617-2969
KDL Audio Ltd. Kyle Lupul PO box 3301 Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T2 T - 780-498-6336
Platinum Sponsors:
ONTARIO
bb Blanc Inc. Rennie Colelli 41 Keyes Court, Unit 2 Vaughan, ON L4H 4V6 T – 416-360-0440
Bespoke Audio Visual Michael Wilson 907 Oxford St. Toronto, ON M8Z 5T1 T – 647-797-9911
Impact AV Solutions Randy Woolman 86 Guided Court – Unit M Toronto, ON M9V 4K6 T – 877-462-3174
Stagevision Inc. Bryce Engelman 5915 Coopers Avenue Mississauga, ON L4Z 1R9 T - 905-890-8200
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CAVPA MEMBER ROSTER CONT’D Straight Street Event Services Keith Kissner C1-115 Saltsman Drive Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7 keith@straightst.com T - 519-893-3668
QUEBEC Duoson Multimedia Héléne Drolet 6120 Rue Christophe - Pélissier Trois Riviéres, QC G9A 5C9 T – 1-819-373-4701
Platinum Sponsors:
Les Productions expert’ease Martin Blanchard 7836 rue Jarry Est Montreal, QC H1J 2A1 T – 514-444-7723
TKNL Tyler Tardiff 1349 Rue Gay-Lussac Boucherville, QC J4B7K1 T - 514-777-7335
NOVA SCOTIA Advanced Systems Bruce DeMond Box 31005 Halifax, NS B3K 5T9 T – 902-454-4742
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR Eastern Audio Limited Jim Harris 5 Waterford Bridge Road St. John’s, NL, A1E 1C5 jim@easternaudio.com T - 709-722-0864
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