Sakto Corporation is an award-winning Canadian based property development company which was established in 1990. Sean Murray is President

President

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 and CEO.

History

Sakto Corporation was established 20 years ago. It is a private family owned company which develops residential, retail

Retail

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 and commercial properties in Canada

Canada

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.

Business

Sakto provides a range of facilities and management services, including detailed financial reporting, lease

Lease

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 administration, marketing

Marketing

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 and advertising

Advertising

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, procurement

Procurement

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 of services, preventative maintenance

Maintenance, Repair and Operations

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, capital improvement management, and energy conservation

Energy conservation

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programs.

Awards

• 2010 - Finalist, BOMA Canada (National Awards)
• 2010 - Winner, BOMA Ottawa Building of the Year Award Preston Square 249,999 to 499,999 Sq. Ft. Rentable category
• 2009 - Winner, BOMA BEST certification for Preston Square (333, 343 and 347 Preston )
• 2007 - Winner, Ottawa Urban Design Award from City of Ottawa , Special Jury Award
• 2007 - Finalist, BOMA CANADA (National Award) 2745 Iris St under 100,000 Sq Ft
• 2007 - Winner, BOMA Ottawa Building of the Year Award 2745 Iris St. under 100,000 Sq. Ft.
• 2006 - Finalist, BOMA CANADA (National Award) Preston Square 333 Preston St 100,000 to 249,999 sq ft
• 2006 - Winner, BOMA Ottawa Building of the Year Award Preston Square 333 Preston St. 100,000 to 249,999 Sq. Ft.

Community Work

Sakto Corporation is involved with a number of community and charitable fundraisers.

St Patrick's Day

On March 12, 2011, Sakto Corporation sponsored the St. Patrick's Day parade in Ottawa.

Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation

During October 2010 Brian Murray, director at Sakto, and Tara Beechey, event manager at the Ottawa Regional Cancer, took part in a grape stomp on Ontario's A-Channel in support of lung cancer research in Ottawa.

Heart and Stroke Big Bike Challenge

In October 2008, Sakto employees took part in the Heart and Stroke Big Bike Challenge to raise donations in support of heart disease and stroke research.