Associa Continues Canadian Expansion with Acquisition in British Columbia

May 06, 2012

Vancouver, BC - Baywest Management Corporation Expands Offering to Strata Industry

Associa,  North America’s largest community management firm, strengthens its  presence in the Canadian market with the acquisition ofBaywest Management Corporation, its third Canadian acquisition and its first in British Columbia.

This  new partnership marks Associa’s entry into the concentrated Vancouver  condo market and is our third acquisition in Canada in less than a  year,” said John Carona, Associa president and CEO. “Baywest is Western  Canada’s premier residential management company and has a reputation for  great service, integrity and innovation. They are the ideal addition to  the Associa family.”

Baywest, headquartered in Vancouver,  British Columbia, is a recognized leader in residential management,  specializing in strata management as well as co-op and rental  management. Baywest prides itself on providing practical guidance,  cutting edge technology and strong financial management. Baywest’s  5-point game plan provides its clients with total control and measurable  value.

“We are pleased to join the Associa family,” said Bruce  Friesen, president and CEO of Baywest. “Associa has an outstanding  reputation for providing exceptional service, and we are certain this  new partnership will enable us to deliver a higher level of service and  unparalleled opportunity to our clients.”

A few of the services and programs that Canadian homeowners may now expect include:

Associa Advantage – Provides homeowners with access to exclusive discounts on household goods and services through a shopping network

AssociaLiving – Inspires homeowners with articles about homes, communities, entertaining and practical living

Associerge – Offers exclusive complimentary concierge services to every homeowner

Associa Access/Mobile – Provides 24-hour account access via the internet and paperless account management through mobile technology

Associa University – Offers comprehensive strata management training programs for clients

Associa Supports Kids  – Educates parents and children about safety and sponsors youth sports activities to help kids stay active

Associa Cares  – Assists families and communities in crisis as a result of natural and man-made disasters

Associa Green  – Helps families live healthy, “greener” lifestyles that benefit both  people and our Earth through two programs - Associa Green HomeGrown and Associa Green RecyclingRoundups

Building and managing successful communities for more than 35 years, Associa is the worldwide leader in community management with over 9,000 employees operating more than 170 branch offices in the United States, Mexico, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. Based in Dallas, Texas, our industry expertise, financial strength, and innovation meet the unique needs of clients across the world with customized services and solutions designed to help communities achieve their vision. To learn more about Associa and its charitable organization, Associa Cares, go to www.associaonline.com or www.associacares.com.