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Real Estate Gets Techie
Lawn Sign Marketing Gets High Tech. - September 23, 2011 - GoFizzbo.com
Minnesota Realtor Wins Silver Designation Dave Doran Recognized by EXIT Realty International
Broker/Agent, Dave Doran was recognized by EXIT Realty International for outstanding sales in attaining the Silver Designation given by EXIT Realty International. This is the third consecutive year for Doran to receive production recognition at the international convention. - September 22, 2011 - EXIT Realty Metro
Balfour Beatty Construction to Build New Campus for Palm Beach State College
Balfour Beatty Construction has been selected to build the initial phase of a new west campus for Palm Beach State College in Florida. - September 22, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Belcan Named in Top 10 Engineering Staffing Firms, Top 50 Overall Staffing Firms
Belcan TechServices, a division of Belcan Corporation, has grown to become one of the top 10 engineering staffing firms in the country, according to new reports from Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). Belcan ranked eighth on SIA’s annual list of largest U.S. Engineering Staffing Firms,... - September 22, 2011 - Belcan Corporation
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Group Secures Green Key Certification for Its Portfolio
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Group, a pioneer in the emergence of the boutique hotel industry in the United States, has strengthened its position as a leader in “green” lodging by partnering with Green Key Global. As of September 2011, the Green Key Eco-Rating Program has certified... - September 22, 2011 - Green Key Global
To-Increase Addresses the Cons of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in the Cloud
Perceived lack of flexibility and security concerns of cloud ERP frame discussion in new blog post. - September 22, 2011 - To-Increase
IBC and Canadian Construction Association Seeking Input on BIM Use in Canada
The Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC) is conducting a survey to assess the BIM environment in Canada. They are asking designers, constructors, operators, and owners of vertical and horizontal infrastructure to take part. - September 22, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
University Scholarship Programme Launched to Support Orphans in Kenya
The First Group Partners with Hanne Howard Fund to Create Life-Changing Opportunities and "Break the Cycle of Poverty" - September 22, 2011 - The First Group
Royal Oaks Building Group Adds Wayne E. Bell, Jr.
Local Homebuilder Welcomes New Purchasing Coordinator. - September 22, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Mike Hagadus Joins Metal-Era as Northern Illinois Sales Representative
He will be working closely with roofing product distributors, roofing contractors, roof consultants and architects to assist with their fascia, coping, gutter, eave and ridge ventilation projects. - September 22, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Jennifer LaGasse Flanders Joins Keller Williams Realty
Sarasota, Florida Native Joins Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch. - September 22, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
Oyezz Trims North Texas Home Short Sales Duration to 48 Days, Proving Sales Don’t Have to be Long, Drawn-Out Transactions
Oyezz has successfully reduced the number of days to close a short sale from 88 days to 48 days. Four to six months is considered the average length of time between an offer on a home and the closing of a short sale. - September 22, 2011 - Oyezz Real Estate
Keller Williams Realty’s eEdge Platform Receives Most Innovative Web Service Award from Inman News
Keller William Realty’s Proprietary Platform Named the Real Estate Industry’s Most Innovative Web Service of 2011 by Inman News - September 22, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
ERG Property Advisors Announces the Sale of 277-283 Clinton Avenue in Newark, NJ
ERG Property Advisors is pleased to announce the sale of 277-283 Clinton Avenue in Newark, NJ. This retail property is located half a block from the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue, Clinton Avenue and Avon Avenue. The building sold for $900,000. The building is approximately 25,815 square feet... - September 22, 2011 - ERG Property Advisors
Caliente Resort to Host Second-Annual Clothing-Optional Run
Caliente Resort, the upscale clothing-optional resort just north of Tampa, will host its second-annual "Bare Dare 5K" run on Sunday, October 9 at 8:30 a.m. Runners will navigate a 3.1-mile lakeside course through the 125-acre resort. The inaugural Bare Dare 5K attracted nearly 200... - September 22, 2011 - Caliente Resorts
Mercantile Capital Corporation Hires Four New Associates
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank, that ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, recently hired four new... - September 22, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Swenson Granite Works Launches Ugly Mailbox Post Contest
“Ugly Mailbox Post Contest" gives Swenson Granite Facebook Fans the opportunity to win a new post, mailbox and accessories, a $400 value. - September 22, 2011 - Swenson Granite Works
Houston Tree Expert Says This is No Time to Lower Guard Despite Good News About Rainfall and Wildfires
Ability Tree Experts’ Louis Flory, 30-year veteran and certified arborist cautions families to continue their vigilance against wildfires despite cooler temperatures and rainfall. - September 22, 2011 - Ablilty Trees Experts
Birkel Electric Becomes the First Electrical Contractor in the St. Louis Area to Go Solar
Birkel Electric announces the completion of a 10 kW Grid Interactive Photovoltaic System that has been installed on the roof of their office headquarters at 652 Trade Center Avenue in Chesterfield, MO. - September 22, 2011 - Birkel Electric
Motoman Robotics Invites Wynright Robotics to Debut Automated Robotic Truck Loader at Packaging Show
Wynright will be partnering with Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. at Pack Expo 2011, on September 26-28 in Las Vegas. Wynright will be demonstrating their new autonomous robotic truck loader which is designed designed for fluid-loading onto a semi-truck or shipping container. - September 22, 2011 - Wynright
New York City Foreclosures Down 70 Percent from August 2011; Queens and Staten Island Foreclosures Decreased by 80 Percent
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions was down 70% in August 2011 compared to August 2010, and was down 7% from July 2011. - September 21, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
Patricia A Williams: Celebration of Her Life Will be Friday September 23 at 2 PM at Inglewood Mortuary, 1206 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA
Crpss Over to the Other Side, Her Spirit Lights. Patricia A Williams’s celebration of her life will be Friday September 23, 2011 at 2 PM at 1206 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, Ca 90301. Patricia Ann (Daniels) Williams, age 64, died on Wednesday, September 14. - September 21, 2011 - PAW
Balfour Beatty Construction Nears Completion of FAU Stadium; Project Receives Safety Award
Construction on Florida Atlantic University’s new football stadium in Boca Raton is nearly complete. The FAU Owls take the field for the first home game on October 15. As the Balfour Beatty Construction team focuses on the final touches, the entire project is celebrating their commitment to safety with a Sunshine State Recognition Award. - September 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Customer Service Rep at Brookfield Homes Among the Best in the Industry
Brookfield Homes’ Dan Ames is among the best customer service representatives in the San Diego building industry for 2011, one of three finalists in the BIA’s annual Icon Awards. “Dan has the keen ability of relating and communicating to homeowners,” explained Frank... - September 21, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Slingshot Brings on an Atlanta Icon
Slingshot Product Development brings on Sam Harris as the new head of industrial design. Sam strengthens an already stellar team with a focus on client service and growth. - September 21, 2011 - Slingshot Product Development Group
Home-Tech CFO Honored by Gulfshore Business
Sonya Sawyer selected for magazine’s 9th Annual 40-Under-40. - September 21, 2011 - Home-Tech
Above & Beyond Unlimited Cleaning Launches New Site
Above and Beyond Unlimited Cleaning just launched a brand new website. New and old customers would sure enjoy improved and simplified navigation, information portal as well as two brand new picture galleries. - September 21, 2011 - Above & Beyond Unlimited Cleaning
Women in Business Mingle with the Media Event Raises Scholarship Money
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Women in Business group reports their first-ever wine auction on September 7 raised over $900 to support the WIB Scholarship Fund with Florida Gulf Coast University. Sonya Sawyer, CFO of employee-owned Home-Tech, hosted a successful event in their showroom... - September 21, 2011 - Home-Tech
BJAC Architect Appointed to Citizens’ Energy Advisory Commission
Jason Chang Will Serve Wake County by Promoting Energy Efficiency and Conservation. - September 21, 2011 - BJAC
mRELEVANCE Develops Search for Homes Tab on Acadia Homes and Neighborhoods’ Facebook Page
mRELEVANCE, LLC announces its development of a new Search for Homes tab on Acadia Homes and Neighborhoods’ Facebook page. With this tab, Facebook users can quickly and easily search for available Acadia homes by price point, county, home type and community without even leaving Facebook. In... - September 21, 2011 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Launches a Commercial Lines Rater for Independent Auto Dealers
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) launches a new commercial lines online rater for independent auto dealers, www.xpressdealerpro.com. Xpress DealerPro is the latest installment of enhancements to be integrated into AUI’s Xpress rating platform. AUI’s B2B Xpress rating platform... - September 21, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Greystar Welcomes New Senior Director of Development
Greystar Real Estate Partners is pleased to announce that Perry Pound has joined the company as Senior Director of Development. In his new role, Perry will be responsible for Greystar’s development activity in Southern California as well as in the Phoenix market. Mr. Pound previously led the... - September 21, 2011 - Greystar
National Log Home Company Announces "Build America" Program to Revitalize American Products and Housing Market
eLogHomes, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of log home packages and materials, proudly announces the launch of Build America, a special discount program created for the employees of organizations that serve America. “We want to make it easier and more affordable for our... - September 21, 2011 - eLogHomes
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Sanford, FL Worth Over $11.2 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. SBA 504 loans closed a commercial loan for Showtime Investments, Inc. dba Sanford Auto Dealers Exchange (SADE) recently for $11,235,000 in total project costs. - September 21, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Announcing a New Innovative Ridgeland Mississippi Real Estate Company That Specializes in Helping Buyers and Sellers in the Metro Jackson Area
KeyTrust Properties Paula Ricks is a new residential real estate company in the Metro Jackson Mississippi area with an office in Ridgeland. - September 21, 2011 - KeyTrust Properties Paula Ricks
Illinois Real Estate Office RE/MAX Professional Advantage of Byron Moves to New Location
Illinois real estate office RE/MAX Professional Advantage, a top real estate brokerage in Byron, IL., moved to a new location in August to help maximize its leadership position. - September 21, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Rabine Group Foundation Facilitates Its 3rd Annual Charitable Family Festival
The Rabine Group Foundation’s annual event to enrich the lives of the elderly was recently held at Friendship Village in Schaumburg. - September 21, 2011 - Rabine Group
Neal Communities Sells Six Condos in the First 10 Days After Re-Launching Sales Efforts
Neal Communities announces condos for sale in The Harborage. - September 21, 2011 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.
To-Increase Reveals How Enterprise Resource Planning Helps Support Manufacturing Job Growth
Blog post shares how manufacturing technology and enterprise resource planning support an environment of efficiency where manufacturing job growth can take hold. - September 20, 2011 - To-Increase
Wade Hanson, Board Member for Greater MN AFSP Chapter, Proud to Receive Jimmy Johnson NASCAR Helmet of Hope for Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walks
On Sunday, Sept. 25, Minnesotans will walk as part of the AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walks in St. Paul’s Como Park. Thousands of people nation-wide participate in these walks to benefit AFSP in efforts to raise money for vital research and education programs to prevent suicide, save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, advocate for mental health issues, and assist survivors of suicide loss. Wade Hanson is a Board Member for the Greater MN Chapter of AFSP. - September 20, 2011 - Wade Hanson Enterprises
Capstone Real Estate Services, Inc. Announces Promotions
Hugh Cobb, CPM® is Chief Operating Officer and Grant Berkey, CPM® is new Senior Vice President. - September 19, 2011 - Capstone Real Estate Services, Inc.
Prestige Group Launches Falcon Blog
Prestige Estates Projects Limited launches its Blog titled, "Falcon Blog" to help the company reach out to its customers. - September 19, 2011 - Prestige Estates Project Limited
The Bennett Group of RE/MAX of Greensboro Named One of America’s Top 1,000 Real Estate Professional Teams by The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends
The Bennett Group is now a member of the “The Thousand Top Real Estate Professionals,” a prestigious national awards ranking sponsored annually by the two respected publications. The Bennett Group is now ranked in the top one half of 1 percent of the more than 1 million REALTORS®... - September 18, 2011 - RE/MAX of Greensboro & Partners
Leading London Commercial Property Agency MERJS Announces Let of Large WC1 Office Space Over Three Floors at 6-8 Emerald Street
MERJS has announced the successful let of the lower ground, ground and first floor offices to Simplicity Partnership. - September 18, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
The Continental Group is a Gold Sponsor of 6th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon
The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, announced it is a Gold Sponsor of the 6th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in South Florida on Wed., Oct. 19, 2011. The event will be held at 10 a.m. at the Woodfield Country Club... - September 18, 2011 - Continental Group
Basement Waterproofing Professionals in Harrisburg, PA, Announce New SEO Campaign
Cottrell Basement Waterproofing, a basement and foundation repair contractor, has hired Prospect Genius, an online advertising company, to manage their Web marketing campaign. - September 18, 2011 - Cottrell Basement Waterproofing - Harrisburg
Port Charlotte Plumbers Launch New Web Site
The Port Charlotte plumbers at The Pipewright, Inc. reinforce their commitment to customer care through the launch of their new website at http://thepipewright.com. - September 18, 2011 - Pipewright
Len Baggerman of RE/MAX Earns GRI Designation
Sarasota, Florida, Realtor Completes Requirements for Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) Designation. - September 17, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Mercantile Capital Corporation Announces Lowest Rate in History for Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank, today announced that the 20-year effective interest rate for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loan Program has fallen to a new all-time low of 4.69 percent. - September 17, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Power Media Brokers’ Christopher Henthorn Has Become a Featured Agent™ in North Naples, Florida on the #1 Real Estate Site, REALTOR.com®
Christopher Henthorn of Power Media Brokers is one of the very limited number of Featured Agents™ in North Naples on the internet’s #1 real estate site, REALTOR.com®. As a Featured Agent™, Christopher Henthorn is powerfully displayed to the millions of consumers who visit... - September 17, 2011 - Chris Henthorn, REALTOR @ Power Media Brokers