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2021 Best Managed Companies Award
OpenRoad Auto Group is honoured to be among Canada ’ s Best Managed Companies in 2021 for the ninth year in a row , earning a top spot within the Platinum Club designation . The 2021 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the bestin-class of Canadian-owned and -managed companies demonstrating leadership in the areas of strategy , capabilities and innovation , culture and commitment , and financials to achieve sustainable growth .
“ It ’ s a great honour to once again be recognized within this elite group of Canadian businesses for our continued efforts to successfully evolve and adapt in an ever-changing industry and world , especially during what was a very challenging year ,” said Christian Chia , CEO , OpenRoad Auto Group .
“ To become a Best Managed Platinum Club winner is nothing short of remarkable .
Their continued adaptability in an era of uncertainty sets the standard for how to overcome new barriers and demonstrate resilience at the highest levels ,” said Peter Brown , Partner , Deloitte Private and Co- Leader , Canada ’ s Best Managed Companies program . “ This year ’ s Platinum Club winners are the Canadian cornerstone for outstanding business in 2021 .”
OpenForm Properties
OpenRoad Auto Group is shifting gears into Vancouver ’ s thriving residential real estate market with the launch of OpenForm Properties , the company ’ s new design-driven residential development division .
“ We ’ re excited to parlay our experience building world-class dealerships and delivering customer service excellence for more than two decades . This is an exciting new venture that will see several new and unique multi-family developments coming to the Vancouver area soon ,” said Christian Chia , Director , OpenForm Properties and CEO , OpenRoad Auto Group .
OpenForm Properties unveiled its first residential community and multifamily project , E15 Just off Main , in one of Vancouver ’ s most sought-after neighbourhoods , Mount Pleasant . A vibrant new development comprised of 49 impeccably designed townhomes , E15 is slated for completion early 2023 and is now sold out .
“ At OpenForm Properties , we believe that your home should be your greatest destination ,” said Norm Shearing , President , OpenForm Properties . “ Each and every time our customers arrive home , we want them to
radiate a sense of pride and achievement . We aspire to achieve that with E15 as our first development , and hope our customers will cherish their greatest destination in all our future homes .”
In addition to E15 , OpenForm Properties is working on plans for a new high-rise development offering unique living spaces on Kingsway near Metrotown . The future tower will be located on the current OpenRoad Honda Burnaby site , once the new OpenRoad Honda dealership is completed on Marine Way in Burnaby .