Saturday, April 27, 2013 • Special to the London Free press Celebrating SIFTON PROPERTIES LIMITED Communities Built for Life Enriching Lives Enhancing Communities • Residential • Neighbourhood • New • Commercial • Retirement Rentals Developments Homes Properties Living Communities built for life! BEST MANAGED CANADA’S COMPANIES Sifton Properties Limited • Suite 800 195 Dufferin Ave. London • 519.434.1000 • www.sifton.com • SIFTON 90 YEARS • SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013 3 90 years ago the foundation was laid for success n 1923, Time Magazine made its debut, the Today, Sifton employs more than 700 people, famous Hollywood sign was erected and and each one of them continues to help us build the Walt Disney Company was founded. on our legacy. There’s no secret why we were Here in London, Harry Sifton made a once again chosen as Builder of the Year by the We have been name for himself by building his first house at London Home Builders’ Association, or why we fortunate to I587 Rosedale Avenue, where it still stands today. were chosen as one of Canada’s Best Managed touch the lives of Companies: our people are innovative thinkers A lot has changed over the past 90 years, but the who are dedicated to our communities. hundreds of thousands Sifton Properties Limited promise to remain of individuals, families committed to its vision, provide stakeholder At Sifton, we define the cornerstones of our value, and make an impact on the community company as new homes, commercial properties, and businesses who remains a constant reminder of who we are. retirement living, residential rentals and “own, lease or rent quality It’s true, Sifton creates outstanding customer neighbourhood developments. But when you get experiences by building unique communities right down to the root of our success story over properties in some of where we live, work and play. But just like my 90 years, it’s really all about quality people. We our province’s finest grandfather and my father, Mowbray Sifton, are proud of our heritage and look forward to a communities” recognized, Sifton is about people. year of celebration with those who have made us the company we are today: our employees, ~ Richard Sifton Sifton has played a role in shaping and building customers, residents and business partners. communities across Southwestern Ontario, including London, Guelph, Brantford, Kitchener, We thank you for helping us celebrate in 2013. Mississauga, Tillsonburg, Windsor and Simcoe. I encourage you to read on and learn more As a result we have been fortunate to touch the about Sifton and its unique contribution to the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals, outstanding communities we serve. families and businesses who own, lease or rent Richard Sifton, President quality properties in some of our province’s finest communities. Congratulations Congratulations on your 90th to Anniversary! Sifton Properties for 90 years We are proud to have worked with you of shaping the for 30 years. London Community. NorthPoleTrim.com We wish you continued success! 519-434-3251 4 • SIFTON 90 YEARS • SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013 One of Canada's Best ver the years, Sifton It celebrates the best and brightest Properties, awarded by the London Home Properties has established companies from coast to coast, and awards Builders’ Association (LHBA) with the unparalleled dedication to winners after a rigorous review process. coveted Builder of the Year Award. This corporate accountability, as award recognizes the builder who best well as industry-leading building practices. It’s only fitting that in our 90th year, supports and assists the growth of the new Fresh from receiving two highly-regarded Sifton Properties has achieved this home building industry through O noteworthy status. It symbolizes awards, Sifton continues to deliver its innovation in design and technology, promise of excellence during its 90th Canadian corporate success, stemming leadership and community involvement. anniversary and into the future. from a clear focus on a core vision, the Sifton was also the recipient of this award creation of stakeholder value and in 2011 and 2009. This was in addition to Following four years of being named excelling in the global economy. For 90 two consecutive 2012 and 2013 Best of one of Canada’s Best Managed years, Sifton has set itself apart by its London awards wins for Retirement Companies, Sifton has once again strong company values, dedication to Living and New Homes. raised the bar by achieving Gold the highest standards of quality and Standard status. Canada’s Best service, and commitment to our As Sifton Properties looks to the future, it Managed Companies is the community. And it’s a trend Sifton believes adhering to its incredible work country’s leading business promises to continue into a new ethic and company standards will create a awards program, era of corporate responsibility. culture of excellence for many years to recognizing excellence in come. The awards will take care of Locally, 2012 was another Canadian-owned and themselves, but it’s our clients who will be outstanding year for Sifton -managed companies. the ultimate winners. Following four years of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Sifton has once again 4 raised the bar by achieving Gold Standard status. 5 CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Sifton TO SIFTON ON on 90 years of success 90 SUCCESSFUL YEARS! Bank of Montreal is proud to be associated with Sifton Properties from the beginning and we wish you many successful years ahead 2200 WHARNCLIFFE RD. S., LONDON (LAMBETH) PH: (519) 652-0023 www.sacwalflooringcentres.com • email: [email protected] • SIFTON 90 YEARS • SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013 5 Milestones • The Sifton Timeline 1964-1969 1923 Sifton builds London's first 2009 Birth of Sifton Construction residential townhouse Sifton named one of Canada's Company with Harry Sifton complex known as Berk- 1978 50 Best Managed Companies building his first homes on 1950's shire Village Sifton takes a progressive Rosedale Ave. leap and builds London's Sifton develops first solar home Canada's First Planned 1969 Community spanning Sifton Construction 1995 74 acres and including Company renamed Sifton Sifton moves into retirement 1,649 housing units in Properties Limited and industry with the acquisition Oakridge Acres becomes publicly traded of Devonshire Erin Mills company on TSX Incorporated (until 1978) 1920's - 1950's 1960's 1970's 1980's 1990's 2000's 1949-1951 1970 1989 2010 Sifton develops London's first Sifton began placing Sifton Family Foundation ever subdivision on Braemar the infamous Sifton was established focusing on Crescent with 57 homes brick in their homes community outreach and outside of city limits endowments of over 1970's $2.6 million to date Sifton builds its most 2000 Sifton begins construction of diverse community in Sifton builds first production- Ontario's first gated golf 1962 Westmount including built, three labelled home in Westmount Shopping community: RiverBend Mowbray Sifton donated London (LEED, Green & Energy) Centre, multiple levels of The Sifton Bog to Upper housing, community Thames River development & Conservation Authority Dec. 10 1950 commercial Sifton Construction Company is and city residents which formally incorporated was the start of significant parkland donations 1970's Sifton expands outside of 1992 2013 London with rental After 4 years of construction, Sifton's celebrates their condominiums in Guelph Sifton opens One London Place, 90th Anniversary. Ninety years and Brantford the tallest and most energy of building success. efficient building in London Congratulations onon beingbeing aapppremiererremiereemiere communitycommunity www.groundmasters.ca companycompany forfor 9090 years!yyearsears! 519-652-9333 www.dgrantconstruction.comdgrantconstruction.comns Congratulations to Sifton on 90 years of success. 6 • SIFTON 90 YEARS • SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013 A Rich History of Community Giving ifton Properties embraces each of the cities Celebrating our 90th anniversary, Sifton continues to where our dedicated professionals live, work give back in a big way. We’ve partnered with and play. Our dedication to giving back is Canadian Blood Services and challenged our just as strong today as it was 90 years ago. employees to help save 270 lives over the year. We’re enhancing communities that we serve by partnering SIn the last year, the Sifton Family Foundation with six elementary schools to create outdoor reading ABOVE: granted $250,000 in major grants to 19 areas in London, Ingersoll, Brantford, Guelph, The boardwalk pathway organizations, including Women’s Community Waterloo and Mississauga. Also, Sifton is sending through Sifton Bog. House, London; Rosa’s Centre, Brampton; Future 13 kids, who may not otherwise have the Possibilities for Kids, Kitchener-Waterloo and opportunity, to the YMCA’s Camp Queen Elizabeth LEFT: London; and Foundation for Gene and Cell Therapy for outdoor adventures and a once in a lifetime Sifton Properties presents ( Jesse’s Journey). experience. The United Way with their In addition to our myriad of innovative building and annual donation. development concepts, Sifton is also proud to have preserved and enhanced many London landmarks, including Westmount Woods, Sifton Botanical Bog and the 140 acres Kains Woods ESA. Sifton Properties is not simply a company concerned with building beautiful homes and creating great neighbourhoods. In fact, Sifton is a solid pillar within its communities. Giving back: that’s our legacy. © 2013 Ernst & Young LLP. All Rights Reserved. Growing your business can be a long journey. Congratulations Congratulations to Sifton Properties on 90 years of success. ON 90 YEARS OF SUCCESS. ey.com/ca • SIFTON 90 YEARS • SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013 7 Residential Rentals he Sifton Properties name has been garden contests and balconies in bloom synonymous not only with homes program. and condominiums but also with Tsuperior rental offerings. Currently, Sifton Sifton’s rental philosophy is simple: Provide owns and manages over 2,500 rental worry-free rental homes that offer the apartments and townhomes in London, highest possible standards of service, Brantford and Guelph.