Burlington Brings the Holiday Spirit to Life
Burlington Brings the Holiday Spirit to Life December in and around Burlington is packed with events and activities of all kinds and for all tastes. Here’s how to enjoy the holidays in Burlington! Make Way for Santa The December calendar begins with one of the city’s most cherished events: the Burlington Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, December 4th. After two years in COVID lockdown, the crimson-clad chap will carefully comb his beard for a long-awaited local appearance in all his pre-pandemic festive glory. Stake out your position early for the 2 p.m. starting time, and have your hot chocolate in hand. The route begins steps away from Paradigm Grand, at the intersection of Guelph Line and Prospect St., crosses New St. and finishes at The Promenade at Elgin and Brant St. We can hope for a mild afternoon but prepare to dress for the season to make sure you’re comfortable. The Nutcracker and More at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre The Molinaro Group can’t take credit for Santa’s visit but it does take pride in its ongoing role in the annual Festival of Trees now in its sixth year at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre (BPAC). TMG joins up to 30 other local businesses in sponsoring this major fund-raiser for the city’s foremost cultural and performance hub. It’s a truly interactive event including a silent auction in which you can bid on one of the pre-lit artificial trees on display in The Family Lobby. You may take it home for the holidays if you’re the high bidder! The event runs through December 17th during regular box office hours, and it’s a mood-boosting Christmas tinsel-fest the whole family will enjoy. Again, all proceeds benefit BPAC which will be offering a schedule of events for all musical tastes throughout the season. Come visit the Festival of Lights at Spencer Smith Park Combine that event with a stroll down to the waterfront and Spencer Smith Park where our gorgeous little town always puts on its best face. And the Festival of Lights is nothing if not the perfect excuse to get off the couch and walk off any holiday excess – not that we’re pointing fingers. There is no guilt associated with indulging yourself in the spectacular lakefront setting and dazzling technical presentation. The program runs from late November until January 8th of the New Year, from 4 p.m. to midnight daily. It’s a showcase for everything that makes Burlington a great community and attracts visitors from all around the Golden Horseshoe. So, if you’re hosting friends or relatives from out of town, it’s a must-see. But depending upon the weather and amount of snow, the lighting effect could be dramatically different from week-to-week so we recommend repeat visits. Have yourself a Merry Molinaro Style Holiday in Burlington We’ve covered the headline events. Here’s our carefully curated list of other activities, formal and informal, to help you tailor holiday plans for yourself and your loved ones, ‘Molinaro-style’: Bright Nights – from December 1st through January the downtown shopping district is lit up at night with festive arbors, walkways and brilliant decorations to complement the seasonal storefront window displays. Catch a meal at a local restaurant then take a stroll amid the twinkling stars Explore an exhibition at the Art Gallery of Burlington. Some long-running exhibits draw to close at year-end while others continue into 2023.You’ll be glad you came in from the cold Local history and indigenous culture come together at the Joseph Brant Museum located on the waterfront. It’s a monument to one of Burlington’s greatest historical figures, a local landowner and Canadian icon. And his story is worthy of more than one lengthy visit. Burlington Teen Tour Band – 75th Anniversary Holiday Concert/BPAC Main Theatre, Wed. Dec. 14th at 7 p.m. State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: THE NUTCRACKER/BPAC Main Theatre, Dec. 2-3rd Ugly Christmas Sweater Market: Burlington Centre, Dec. 3-4th Hello Holidays! Sip & Shop Artisan Bazaar/RBG Centre Auditorium, Dec. 9th Burlington Holiday Market: Downtown, Dec. 8-11th A Christmas Spectacular- BSO/BPAC, Dec. 11th Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus: Royal Botanical Gardens, Dec. 11th Safety First! We’ve by no means captured every event that’s going on in our immediate area this holiday season, but we hope you’ll find time to enjoy some of them. And please consider masking-up if you’re out amongst the crowd at busy indoor venues. Health and family have always come first at The Molinaro Group. We encourage everyone to spend time with loved ones and appreciate what Burlington offers as a vibrant, welcoming city with a small town atmosphere. From midtown, to downtown to the waterfront, it’s yours to explore at this grand time of the year.
Customer Assurance: No One Does it Better
In Episode 5 of our “Building a Better Burlington” Series, we explore The Molinaro Group’s commitment to customer satisfaction. Linda Davies, founding broker of Davies Condos, Vince Molinaro, president and Robert Molinaro, executive vice president of the Molinaro Group, share their comments on how involved they are in the entire buying process; and how excited they are to deliver the best products and service to their buyers.
Molinaro Group’s Commitment to Customer Assurance
Focus on Customer Satisfaction is a Family Affair While the Molinaro Group certainly is known for designing and delivering iconic condos throughout Burlington, their buyers also know the Company delivers a high level of customer care. At Molinaro, customer service has always been a top priority, one that keeps buyers happy, and sees them return to the Molinaro Group for additional condo purchases. “We see our customers as joining our family, so customer care begins before we even release our condos to the market,” says Vince Molinaro, President, Molinaro Group. “We design our projects to ensure our customers enjoy an awesome lifestyle in a premium quality living environment. That’s rule one in making sure our they’re happy over the long term.” Robert Molinaro, Executive Vice President at Molinaro Group, summarizes the Company’s priorities succinctly. “We’ve won a lot of awards for our condos but it’s our customers’ loyalty that matters most. Our customer care is a big reason why we have so many repeat buyers.” Customer Care Begins Before the Purchase Customers place an enormous amount of trust in their developer and the Molinaro Group ensures they get the product and service they expect and deserve. “From the very first meeting, right through to move-in and beyond, we are involved in every aspect of their journey to keep our customers happy,” says Robert. To do that, the Molinaro Group takes a hands-on, family-style approach to customer care. It begins the moment potential buyers enter one of their sales centres. A sales agent greets them, either in person or virtually, and provides them with the information and attention needed to make an educated buying decision. “The agents are knowledgeable and flexible,” said Linda Davies, President of Davies Condos, Molinaro’s Broker of Record. “If we have a savvy purchaser who wants to expedite the process, we will accommodate. If it’s a purchaser who is new to the process, we’ll will take whatever time is needed step-by-step to help that buyer through that process. Once that deal is done, it’s over to the Molinaro Group Customer Care Program, which, in my opinion, is second to none.” Linda also points out Molinaro Group’s ongoing video series on their buildings’ progress (such as Illumina) which buyers say is educational and re-assuring. Attention to Detail Molinaro Group consistently uses high quality materials in all of its projects and focuses on meticulous design finishes throughout the building process. This is supported through maintaining long-term relationships with their vendors and contractors, many of have worked for the Group for decades. This focus on detail and relationships inspires Molinaro Group to give residents what they desire in their home. For example, The Baxter offered larger units and amenities to meet the needs of families looking for their “home in the sky.” At 360 on Pearl, which was built with high-end amenities and design elements, buyers were able to customize their units to their personal preferences. Molinaro Group also are leaders in innovative design. They employ efficient building practices that emphasize the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. For example, Paradigm Phase One is LEED® Silver Certified, receiving awards for energy efficiency, air quality, and design innovation; and it’s built with many locally sourced materials. Illumina, now nearing completion in Burlington’s Downtown West neighbourhood, is Canada’s first ENERGY STAR® certified building, meeting the program’s stringent requirements. Caring About the Community Molinaro Group’s commitment to its customers extends to the city of Burlington and its communities. The company continues to fund philanthropic initiatives, including Joseph Brant Hospital, Carpenter Hospice, the public library, and the performing arts centre. It also donated land and materials to support an urban farm, which provides fresh produce for the food bank. And most recently, they’ve helped beautify Burlington’s downtown area with their fourth mural, this one my world-renowned artist Kelsey Montague. “Focusing on sustainability and energy efficiency is another way we deliver on customer care,” said Sam DiSanto, Managing Director, Molinaro Group. “We design our condos so our residents live in a healthier environment. And they also appreciate the longer-term savings they’ll get living in a more energy-efficient building.”
WEHBA Women in Homebuilding Trades Showcase
The West End Home Builders’ Association (WEHBA) partnered with Mohawk College and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) on October 12th to stage an educational showcase. The event was proudly sponsored by the Molinaro Group and a host of other WEHBA members to help 100 young women and gender diverse individuals in Grades 7 and 8 explore career possibilities in the residential construction, skilled trades, and STEM industries. During the event, students visited booths hosted by community partners and WEHBA members that offered hands-on activities and equipment demonstration. “It was a great opportunity for the students to get face-to-face with professionals and learn about different trades and specialties,” said Robert Molinaro.
WEHBA Affectionately Honour their Presidents
West End Homebuilders Affectionately Honour their Presidents Recently, members of the West End Homebuilders Association (WEHBA) created a video to honour their Immediate Past President, Robert Molinaro and his successor to the presidency Bianca Bruzzese. This charming summary of people’s heartfelt sentiments is enjoyable from start to finish.
Paradigm Grand Customer Appreciation Event
Paradigm Grand Customer Appreciation Event a Great Success Customer Appreciation Event The Paradigm Grand Customer Appreciation Event welcomed dozens of buyers who enjoyed delicious refreshments in the newly opened space dedicated to showcasing Paradigm Grand. It was a great opportunity to reinforce the personal relationships we have with our buyers. Building relationships is a core value of the Molinaro Group which was on full display at the Paradigm Grand Customer Appreciation Event. Held October 24th, 2022 at the Molinaro Presentation Centre in midtown Burlington, the event welcomed dozens of buyers who enjoyed delicious refreshments in the newly opened space dedicated to showcasing Paradigm Grand. It also was an ideal opportunity for everyone to connect in person, given most of the buyers had purchased via Zoom meetings. As one visitor shared, “I really enjoyed the face time with the Molinaro and Davies Teams. They’re all very candid and straight talking people which I think everybody really appreciated.”
Our Customers Love Our Condos! Episode 5 – Guy P.
Our Customers Love Our Condos! Quality of construction and an unbeatable Midtown Burlington location were key reasons that motivated Guy P. to purchase a condo at Paradigm Phase One. At the Molinaro Group, customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. It’s why so many of our customers buy more than one condo from us. In this series of videos, we proudly give our customers a platform to share their thoughts on our condos, our team and Burlington. Paradigm Grand is now selling.Visit our Sales Centre: 761 Brant St at Ghent Hours: Tuesday & Thursday: 4PM to 7PM and Saturday & Sunday: 1PM to 4PM or call 289-301-9734 to book an appointment.
Construction Update:The Big Crane is Taken Down
Major Milestone: The Big Crane is Taken Down Just recently, Illumina’s main tower crane was skillfully dismantled and taken away. Robert Molinaro was on hand as a skilled team of gutsy professionals at the very top of the crane, and on the ground, wrangled the huge structure safely and securely to waiting transport vehicles. “Just amazing to watch these guys work,” said Robert.
Urban Farm Harvest 2022
Molinaro Group‘s Urban Farm, in partnership with Bunchberry Connections, grew a bumper crop in 2022. Located in Midtown, at Fairview and Ghent, the farm operates on Molinaro land generously loaned to Bunchberry Connections. This year was an even bigger success than last, with over 1,000 lbs. of fresh produce grown and supplied to the Burlington Food Bank. And plans are well underway for the 2023 growing season! https://youtu.be/T_Q2KhsjcTU
Illumina Construction Update: “Outside and Inside, a Great View!”
Illumina Construction Update – September “Outside and Inside, a Great View!” Even though cooler weather returns this September 2022, things continue to heat up at Illumina. Robert Molinaro is back on site with a brief tour, outside and inside, to showcase Illumina’s dynamic façade and to show off the quality finishes in Illumina’s suites. Call us at (905) 631-8358 or visit our appointments page to book an appointment.
