DALLAS — Audiovisual company Freeman has received the ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management System certification, the first in its industry to do so on a global scale, it was announced Sept. 13. The certification is an international standard designed to help organizations involved in the events and hospitality industries integrate sustainability into management practices and … Read More about Freeman Earns ISO 20121 Certification
TORONTO — Research Innovation Commercialization Centre (RIC) has partnered with Freeman Audio Visual Canada, it was announced in early July. The partnership between Mississauga, Ont.-based RIC Centre and Freeman will strengthen relationships between startups and other business enterprise members in the community. Partnering with the RIC Centre allows Freeman to deliver an enhanced experience … Read More about RIC Partners with Freeman AV
TORONTO — Freeman Audio Visual Canada and IdeaLab Innovation Corp. have partnered to create a lineup of touch-screen kiosks, it was announced June 6. "IdeaLab has connected the dots to deliver a complete solution that includes a wide variety of elegantly designed, interactive, touch-screen kiosks with built-in, powerful Windows-based media player and integrated WiFi, and/or 4G LTE … Read More about Freeman, IdeaLab Partner on Touch Screen Kiosks
OTTAWA — Freeman Audio Visual Canada has been selected by the Ottawa consumer and business community as the Consumer Choice Award (CCA) winner in the category of Audio Visual Services for the fourth year in a row, it was announced in late May. "They are truly a testament of the hard work and commitment to superior service they have continued to provide over the past year,"said Marcel Sbrollini, … Read More about Freeman AV Ottawa Wins Consumer Choice Award
Freeman has officially launched its Global Certified Partner Program. A continuation of a focused effort that the company began several years ago to build a network of global suppliers, the program formally recognizes suppliers that meet Freeman's high standards for quality, value, stability and customer service. Freeman uses these suppliers to support its team as it delivers global programs … Read More about Freeman Introduces Global Partner Program
Tourism Toronto announced today that Johanne Bélanger has been appointed president and CEO, effective September 1, 2015. Bélanger was president of Freeman Audio Visual Canada for the past 10 years and, throughout her career, has been a globally-recognized leader in exhibitions and events. She served as Chair of Tourism Toronto's Board of Directors from 2012 to 2014 and has been a member of … Read More about Tourism Toronto Appoints Bélanger President and CEO
David Campbell has been named executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Freeman Audio Visual's Canadian division. His appointment is effective immediately. Campbell brings to the organization a wealth of experience, having spent nearly 30 years in strategic leadership roles, including seven as vice-president and general manager of a large audio visual firm. “Never resting on … Read More about Freeman Audio Visual Names New EVP & COO
Freeman has announced that Sonia Moffatt has been named general manager of its Toronto branch, effective July 1, 2015. Moffatt will be responsible for overseeing the successful operation of all branch departments including warehouse and show-site operations, customer service, sales and administration. She will report to Freeman’s senior vice-president in Canada, Barbara Baird. “Sonia has been a … Read More about Freeman Names Moffatt Toronto GM
The Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Foundation recently raised more than $170,000 during the 2014 World Education Congress (WEC), setting a new record for the most money raised at an MPI conference. The funds will go towards the MPI Foundation Education Endowment, which provides chapter grants and scholarships to MPI members. The MPI Foundation held three fundraisers during WEC … Read More about WEC 2014 Sets New Fundraising Record
