Rosco Group

More than 100 guests attended the 30th anniversary celebration of Rosco Group, a division of FirstOnSite, in Montreal on Oct. 29. The event celebrated three milestones: the name change from Rosco Group to Premiere-Action; a 30th anniversary; and the completion of a new office complex and operational centre. Guests were treated to live entertainment, gourmet […]

November 30, 2009 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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More than 100 guests attended the 30th anniversary celebration of Rosco Group, a division of FirstOnSite, in Montreal on Oct. 29. The event celebrated three milestones: the name change from Rosco Group to Premiere-Action; a 30th anniversary; and the completion of a new office complex and operational centre. Guests were treated to live entertainment, gourmet food, a martini bar and more. The event was held at the new offices in Dorval, Quebec. •

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