Oakville’s Edgewater Estates Teams-Up with H2 Systems Inc. To Offer Homeowners the Best in Home Theatre and Automation Solutions

Anthony DiCenzo (left) is a major investor with Edgewater Estates in Oakville, ON, and Clinton Howell is the founder and owner of H2 Systems Inc. in Burlington and sales representative with the Dan Cooper Group in Oakville.

By Paul Fitzgerald

Anthony DiCenzo stands tall - well over six feet.

He sports a blueish coloured checkered blazer, a neatly pressed white button-up collared shirt and dark stylish pants, and shoes that mean business.

After all, he too means business.

“So, if you are looking for a place to build a luxury home, then you’ve come to the right place,” says DiCenzo, who is the president and a major investor with Edgewater Estates in Oakville, ON. He also runs DiCenzo Homes, which was founded by his late father, Antonio, and is also a leading partner with his law firm, DiCenzo & Associates.  

He reaches out to give a handshake, a strong firm one, which is complimented with a contagious smile.

“This is living at its best – lakefront property that will soon house a remarkable new enclave of extraordinary luxury homes,” adds the real estate and development tycoon.

His voice is one of authority, salesmanship, camaraderie, and confidence, all combined into one.

You know he is a born success story.

It’s early morning and the new property his company recently purchased (jointly with DiCenzo Homes and the Molinaro Group) at 394 Lakeshore Road West is filled with all sorts of activity. 

The new community now offers 16 generous lots that will undoubtedly provide an unrivalled level of prestige, privacy and proximity to everything the Town of Oakville has to offer.

Nestled right next to Lake Ontario one quickly realizes that this new haven is certainly a remarkable investment for the soul.

The locale for DiCenzo’s new project is part of the historical Lambert-Smye Estate. He and his team fought long and hard to obtain the land and recently were finally given the green light to bring new light to the community that is only a stone’s throw away from downtown and the waterfront.

Surrounding the new the Lambert-Smye Estate home, which was built almost a century ago, are massive picturesque homes that will soon be completed. 
  
Building Smart Homes

And while DiCenzo is passionate about building luxury homes and building vibrant communities, he is staunchly committed to ensuring that his clientele are offered the best when it comes to entertainment, comfort, convenience and security.

This is why DiCenzo and his team are working closely with H2 Systems Inc. in Burlington - a company widely known for its excellence in offering the best in home theatre systems, home automation, home integration, and even home theatre décor for homeowners in the area.

Enter Clinton Howell, the founder and owner of H2 Systems Inc. and sales representative with the Dan Cooper Group in Oakville.

DiCenzo and Howell have long worked together and now H2 Systems Inc. is offering homeowners at the Edgewater Estates with all the right home theatre and home automation solutions.

“Working with Edgewater Estates is a very exciting initiative,” says Howell. “We are thrilled to be offering new homeowners in this dynamic area with home theatre and home automation solutions that will make their lives more entertaining, simpler and securer.”

DiCenzo says that while home theatre rooms and entertainment areas are popular sellers, more and more homeowners are also becoming tech-savvy and are quickly adapting to home automation systems.

“Homes are being built smarter now, and people are looking for efficient ways to control them on every level,” says DiCenzo. “It’s amazing what technology can do these days. With your smartphone or tablet you can literally be the master of your domain.”

DiCenzo credits H2 Systems Inc. for being frontrunners in offering the best in home automation technology.

“H2 Systems are leaders in their industry and they provide the best when it comes to home automation – it’s amazing what they are installing nowadays in new homes and homeowners just love it.”

Home automation is simple and easy to use. With your fingertips you can control just about anything in your home, whether you are home or not.  

You can control your appliances, automated locks, the lighting, the blinds, entertainment systems, and the thermostat and air conditioning. You can even view your security cameras in real time right from your smartphone.  

“Home automation provides that extra piece of mind and new homeowners moving into the Edgewater Estates will certainly utilize the services of H2 Systems Inc. - I have and always will myself,” smiles DiCenzo.

DiCenzoand Howell have a long history of working together and they have plenty in common. 

Committed To Community Outreach

Both are successful business leaders in the community, and more importantly they are popular philanthropists as each of them knows the value of giving back to the community they live and work in.

DiCenzo and his family recently donated $1-million to the St. Jospeh’s Healthcare facility in Hamilton. The hospital’s diagnostic imaging centre was renamed in his father and mother’s honour. The facility has now been renamed the Antonio and Maria DiCenzo Diagnostic Imaging Centre. DiCenzo and his business are also active in supporting a wide variety of other community outreach initiatives.

Howell and his company have long been active in supporting Easter Seals, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Smilezone, and the Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation.

Howell and his team are now busy installing home theatre and home automation systems in the new homes being built at the Edgewater Estates.

“This is an exciting venture working with Anthony and new homeowners,” says Howell. “This is going to be a vibrant and unique community and we are so pleased to be a part of its growth and development on many levels.”

Where The Past Meets The Future

DiCenzo offers up a tour of the lots and of course the Lambert-Smye Historical Residence. Part of the century-old home is where the Edgewater Estate offices and presentation centre is located. A good portion of the home is still untouched – almost like an old museum in its own right.

DiCenzo takes time to show the home. Wallpaper and old heaters from years gone by have remained untouched. Even on the walls of a small cubby hole below the stairs bear signatures from people who lived there over the many years. It’s all fascinating to see their names and comments posted in different hand writing that spans more than a lifetime ago.

“We have worked hard to obtain the approvals for this land and our commitment to maintaining its heritage was always a part of that,” says DiCenzo. “The homes being built here will be new and modern but will still be developed and designed with a theme of the past. The Lambert-Smye Estate remains untouched in its original location and at the nexus of historic trails to the waterfront.””

Moving forward, DiCenzo knows new homeowners will certainly enjoy the services being offered by H2 
Systems Inc. 

“People now want to embrace new technology and utilize it so their lives are less complex,” says DiCenzo. “Home automation makes life easier and home theatre systems makes life more entertaining. This is what H2 Systems is offering our home buyers and we are very pleased to be working with them.”

Howell states, “Working here is like being a part of history and the future. It’s all very exciting in many ways and we look forward to meeting new homeowners and looking after their home theatre and home automation needs.”

DiCenzo leaves with another big handshake and a smile.

Of course his salesmanship and outgoing personality ends the interview right on the money.

His eyes are filled with passion and excitement.

“Like I said, we got some lots for sale to build your next dream home. Hurry up, they are going fast,” he laughs.

Former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of The World, Lennox Lewis, “Coming Home” To Revive Boxing in Canada.

By Paul Fitzgerald 

 

Lennox Lewis just announced his partnership today with established Toronto businessman Les Woods, President, Global Legacy Boxing, to develop Toronto as a “Boxing City”.

“When I turned pro, I had to go to the UK in order to pursue my career. The infrastructure to develop boxers wasn’t in Canada then – it will be now,” Lewis says.

Lennox will announce the creation of the platform for professional World Class Boxing events with the first card premiering September 12th at the Sony Centre, Toronto. The Press Conference for the fight will be announced on July 27, 2015.

The last Canadian undisputed Heavyweight World Champion, Lennox Lewis, holds dual British and Canadian citizenship. As an amateur he won the gold medal, representing Canada at the 1988 Olympic Games after defeating future heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe in the final.

Lewis is regarded by many as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.

According to Toronto businessman Les Woods: “We have the resources to invest in professional athletes and the spectacle and experience of boxing to generate partnerships and alliances for a sport I feel has been extremely undervalued here. Toronto wants boxing back, and we’re going to deliver it,” says Woods.

The Next Trend Designs Inc. Welcomes Jeffrey Edward to the Team

By Paul Fitzgerald 

Rob Charlton, the President of the Next Trend Designs Inc., is pleased to welcome Jeffrey Edward to the TNT team.

“We are thrilled to announce that Jeffrey is joining us and we know he will be a big part of our growth,” says Charlton. “As a young professional he knows the value of putting clients first. He is ambitious, innovative, forward thinking and he has a remarkable talent connecting with people. His educational background and his knowledge in sales are sound and we know he will help take our company to new heights locally and nationally.”

Jeffrey’s academic and professional sales experience is impressive.

Jeffrey, a native of Mississauga, ON, obtained his Honours - Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. He majored in Business and Sustainability and minored in Environmental Studies.

Jeffrey got his start in business back in his first year of high school. He was an extremely successful Power-Seller through an online eBay business he formed. He specialized in buying and selling a variety of products, as well as creating custom products. He received 100 per cent positive feedback from over 4,000 customers he worked directly with, which is impressive on every level. 

While in high school he also owned and operated his own canteen, Jeff’s Fresh Coffee – a truly successful business venture.

During his university days he was a lead associate with Public Mobile. He played a role in launching the company’s financial services division and worked on a variety of projects requiring communication and the coordination of cross-functionally throughout the corporation and retail channels.

As a TNT Account Executive his focus will be on the Craft Beer market and the hot beverage market in Canada. In the near future he wants to offer environmental companies - locally, nationally and internationally - with sustainable branded products from TNT. He wants to make a name for himself in the industry as the “go-to-guy” who supplies the best in brand merchandise.

Jeffrey enjoys the fast-pace business environment and the down-to-earth feel from the TNT team.

“Working at TNT is so much fun… The people here and the people at the companies I work with are a big part of why I enjoy coming into work,” he says. “I also love the fact that I can sell anything to any market, so the sky is the limit. I love craft beer, I love coffee and I love spending time outdoors and TNT allows me to work in all three of those markets at once and I can’t ask for any more than that.”

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TNT is one of the premier full-service promotional product firms in the industry. TNT deals with all aspects of logo wear, recognition programs and idea creation. TNT has been involved in countless promotional events both in Canada and the United States. Their experiences and expertise allows them to provide clients with the best in service and selection. They are leaders when it comes to custom design of clothing and promotional products, direct import, complete on-line and in-house programs, premiums and incentives, executive gifts, and promotional products for trade shows, annual conferences and thank-you gifts for clients and staff. All TNT products are of the finest quality and include all the latest designs and fashions available.

Please feel free to reach out to Jeffery for your branding requirements at jedward@tntworld.com

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Helping Kids be Kids: H2 Systems Inc. and Supercars Canada Host the Second Annual Boys and their Toys Fundraiser for Easter Seals

By Paul Fitzgerald 

It’s going to be a day of fast cars, revved up engines, amazing sights and sounds, great food and entertainment, and most of all a day that will have kids smiling from start to finish.

You see on Saturday, May 30, 2015, H2 Systems Inc. and Supercars Canada are yet again proving their commitment to community outreach and will host their second annual Boys and their Toys Fundraiser for Easter Seals Ontario (www.boysandtheirtoys.ca)

Last year’s event was a resounding success as the event raised $10,000.00 for Easter Seals Ontario - a leading children’s charity devoted to helping kids with physical disabilities succeed and live more independent lives. This year they want to surpass last year’s efforts in a big way.

This year’s event will be held from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at H2 Systems Inc. headquarters which is located at 3245 Harvester Road.

The Boys and their Toys event is a chance of a lifetime for car lovers who will get to test drive the finest of wheels of their dreams. All proceeds go directly to Easter Seals Ontario.

Here are the mint wheels each guest gets to test drive: Lamborghini Huracan, Ferrari 458 Italia, McLaren Mp4-12C, and Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

All test drives for each car will be $200.00 and it will be $250.00 to test drive the Lamborghini Huracan.

Models will also be on hand for photo-ops with each and every guest who test drives any vehicle.

During the event guests will also get to tour the Experience Centre at H2 Systems Inc. – the only one of its kind in Canada, and a state-of-the-art car simulator will be available for those who want to try out their driving skills before they embark on their dream test drive.

Clinton Howell, founder and owner of H2 Systems Inc., indicates that the annual event holds a special place in everyone’s hearts.

“This year’s event is going to be another resounding success,” Howell. “The line-up of our dream wheels is simply out of this world and everyone is thrilled to know that all proceeds are going directly to Easter Seals. Our efforts will only put smiles on kid’s faces and in all everyone is helping kids be kids.”

Shaz Samji, Founding Member of Supercars Canada, states, “We know our event will be a big hit as each guest gets the chance to test drive their dream cars, and most of all our Boys and their Toys fundraiser will help children with physical disabilities on many levels. We are so pleased to be giving back to the community in which we live and work, and we know our efforts will have a positive impact for Easter Seals.”

CarolineWallace, Senior Development Officer, Easter Seals Ontario, says her organization is elated to be a part of this dynamic fundraising initiative.

“Easter Seals applauds the efforts and generosity of H2 Systems Inc. and Supercars Canada in hosting this exciting event again. We are so fortunate to be the beneficiary of this unique fundraiser,” says Wallace.

“Easter Seals Ontario has been helping children with physical disabilities for over 90 years and we rely fully on corporate and public support to offer our camping experiences, programs and services. H2 Systems Inc. and Supercars Canada are doing a wonderful job in helping kids be kids. The entire Easter Seals team is extremely thankful for the continued efforts of Clinton Howell and Shaz Samji in hosting the annual Boys and their Toys event. Their positive support means a world of difference for kids with disabilities.”

Supercars Canada is a membership club and a car enthusiast's dream, located in Burlington.

H2 Systems Inc. is widely known for its excellence in offering the best in home theatre systems, home automation, home integration, and even home theatre décor for clients in Burlington and across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

To register to test drive the wheels of your dreams and to support Easter Seals Ontario, please visit: www.boysandtheirtoys.ca