Toronto's Hingson Corporation launches major entertainment acquisitions – Toronto’s newest and biggest nightlife experience
Toronto – February 20, 2006
Over the past year, Hingson Entertainment has taken Toronto's entertainment district by storm, with a number of new acquisitions of popular restaurants and nightclubs, including Fez Batik, Richmond Lounge, Banzai, and Circa (formerly Lucid).
Hingson is ushering in what the Toronto Star has identified as the “New Nightlife” – a reenergized, totally revamped entertainment experience.
Hingson launched its latest dining and entertainment venue Eight Restolounge and Eight Below at a packed exclusive party on Saturday February 18, 2006.
Circa – an international club and entertainment experience conceived with New York City Nightclub legend Peter Gaiten - and Fez Batik are slated to open this spring.
Headed by Chairman and C.E.O., Dr. John C. Cheong, Hingson Corporation is the parent company of Hingson Entertainment. The organization is Canadian owned and operated, committed to innovation, technology and style in its diverse array of operations including engineering, construction, financial, and entertainment.
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The Hingson Group of Companies was conceived in 1959 out of the inspiration and vision of the late Hing Kwong Cheong. Dr. John Cheong currently heads Hingson, as its Chairman and C.E.O. The leadership of Hingson Entertainment includes Fredrick W. Bain, President and C.O.O. and Dan Etcher, Sr. Vice President of Operations.
As community activists, Hingson has participated in numerous charity benefits for The United Way, the Canadian Cancer Society and CNIB. In 1984, the company purchased three rundown houses on Winchester Street, renovated them and then donated them to the Ministry of Community and Social Services.
In 2007, Hingson and Hingson Partners are planning to invest $40 million to build a boutique hotel in the city. Established in 2005, Hingson Entertainment is a diversified hospitality group with operations and ownership in restaurants, nightclubs, lounges and hotels. The commitment of the entertainment group is to deliver style, quality and innovation to its patrons.
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Available for interviews, Dr. John Cheong Fredrick W. Bain and Dan Etcher
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