Ted Rogers and Mayor Susan Fennell officially open Rogers Park

Friday, Oct 12 2007, 01:00

On September 28, 2007 Ted Rogers, President and CEO of Rogers Communications Inc., officially opened Rogers' new facility in Brampton.

Known as Rogers Park, the opening was attended by all Rogers staff,alongside Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell, Linda Ford President of the Brampton Board of Trade, and Alan Horn, Chairman of Rogers Communications Inc. Originally purchased on January 4th, 2006, the building is now at full capacity with almost 5,000 employees, many of who celebrated today alongside Mr. Rogers.

"Brampton is where I started my Cable business, so I am very happy to be back with Rogers employees working in an incredible building in a great city," said Mr. Rogers. "When we purchased Rogers Park last year, we knew we were getting more than mortar and bricks: we gained a modern and truly imaginative workplace that is designed to inspire."

"Brampton enjoyed an early and historic association with Rogers Communications Inc., as the home of one of the company's first cable TV community stations," said Mayor Fennell. "I am so pleased that this great company once again calls Brampton home and we wish continued success at this wonderful location."

At almost one million square feet on 63 acres of land, the complex is an impressive facility both inside and out. The interior of the building features an innovative design concept based on the creation of an indoor "city" with distinct neighbourhoods, including: a "Main Street", park-like areas with real trees and natural groves, a Health and Wellness Centre and Fitness facilities, a 2.5 kilometre walking path, basketball and volleyball courts and a pond and waterfall. The facility has been honoured with several Environmental and Design Awards, including the Business Week/Architectural Record Award, the American Institute of Architects "Best in Class" Award, the Texas Society of Architects Award and two design awards from the City of Brampton.

"Rogers has had a very strong and long-standing connection to serving and supporting the Brampton community," said Linda Ford, Brampton Board of Trade President. "Having Rogers become one of our city's major employers is not only a significant welcome addition to our local economy, but also a wonderful testament to Brampton as a great place for business to locate and employees to live."