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Press Releases:

March 7, 2008
Diversity Drives Crowds to the World of Wheels
October 18, 2007
Dynamic duo at women's show
October 1, 2007
TRADEX Brings Home a UBCM Partnership Award
April 27, 2007
Cool Cars Roll Into Tradex
April 19, 2007
Building bridges and futures
April 17, 2007
Hundreds of technology, trades students competing at Tradex
Apr 14, 2007
Pink bike at motorcycle show heralds a trend
April 14, 2007
Show kicks into high gear
February 23, 2007
WORLD OF WHEELS: This ride's got pizzazz
February 2, 2007
Tradex RV Show: Camping never used to be this roomy and luxurious
January 26, 2007
Motor [cycle] madness
November 28, 2006
Here, take the $3 - just don't run down my parking staff

Tradex Releases:

Why the Fraser Valley
Did you know that the biggest and most successful Women's show in BC is located at Tradex in the Fraser Valley... 

Special Advertising Offer
Tourism Abbotsford is pleased to offer our Marketing Partners a free full year advertising opportunity for production costs only, on show floor "billboard" style advertising at Tradex. More...

Electronic Advertising at Tradex ("Big Screen")
Tradex now provides you with the opportunity to advertise to Guests during your Event.

2007 Record Setting Year for Tradex
Tradex (Fraser Valley Trade & Exhibition Centre) has had unprecedented growth in the past 4 years, with 2007 coming in as a record breaking year.

Alternate Routes to Tradex
During Events at the Fraser Valley Tradex and Exhibition Centre - TRADEX,  the primary access route (Mt. Lehman, Trans Canada highyway Exit #83) can become congested...

Highway Signage 
We have implemented highway signage to advertise the upcoming events.

Meet at Tradex for Lunch
TRADEX provides full food services from catering to concessions on-site...

Economics of Tradex
Built in 1991, the Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre (TRADEX) has positioned itself as one of the most popular and successful trade and exhibition facilities in Western Canada...

New Electrical System
We are in the process of updating our electrical system inside the building. The electricians are working on the electrical system coming from the roof rather than from floor panels.


Testimonials:

December 2007
"It was a pleasure working with all of you! One of the best events & due in a large part to your assistance." Sandra Patterson (Elite Gymnastics Event)

October 2007
On behalf of our entire production team I would like to thank you and your staff for all the assistance we received during our set up and during the show.
Doug Stone (Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers of BC Dog Show)

October 2007

I really had a sense that we, the exhibitors were being cared for and given great service. Thanks to all your staff for a job very, very well done.
Mavis McClintock (Samador Portuguese Water Dogs)

December 9, 2005
"One of the best overall facilities I have worked with in North America... Positive attitude - professional attitude from top down... pleasure to work in a complete facility. A refreshing experience with all the staff."
Smart Shows, Cameron Dix (The Clearance Show)


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