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Christie’s International Real Estate Releases Inaugural “State of the International Luxury Real Estate Market" Report
A Compendium of Research and Commentary from the World’s Leading Network of Luxury Real Estate Specialists - September 25, 2011 - Christie's International Real Estate
Portland Plumber Continues to Impact His Community with Great Plumbing Deals in Oregon and Washington
Coupons, special convenient payment plans, financing and 100% free plumbing services are some of the ways this Portland plumber is giving back to the communities in which his company operate. - September 24, 2011 - Portland Plumbing Plus LLC
Control Panel Designers Quantum Design Launches Its New Control Panels Direct Website
In the spirit of continually revolutionizing its business model, Quantum Design is riding the wave of ecommerce acceptance in the B2B world by launching the Control Panels Direct website, which will offer various control panel configurations. - September 24, 2011 - Quantum Design
Charles Reinhart Company Agent, Joe Peoples, Named 2011 Realtor of the Year
Joe Peoples, Associate Broker with the Charles Reinhart Company was named the 2011 Realtor of the Year by the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors. - September 24, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
Highland Homes Announces Model Grand Opening at Belmont Park at Imperial Lakes
Free Upgrades or Closing Cost Assistance for Grand Opening Visitors - September 24, 2011 - Highland Homes
Robert McFeaters Joins Harrington Group, Inc.
Harrington Group, Inc. (d/b/a HGI, Inc. in the state of North Carolina) is pleased to announce the addition of Robert McFeaters to the engineering team. Mr. McFeaters is a 2010 graduate from Georgia Tech, where he earned his BS in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. He has joined Harrington... - September 24, 2011 - Harrington Group, Inc.
Arcadia Builders Establish Web Presence
Arcadia Builders have a new and exciting web site to reflect their excellence and experienced presence in the specialist builders space in the UK. They may be new to the web space but they are not new to the world of barn conversions and period building restoration. - September 24, 2011 - Arcadia Builders Ltd
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Orlando, FL for $352,200
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Doc Watts Electric, Inc. recently for $352,200... - September 24, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
mRELEVANCE Launches New Signature Homes Blog and Social Media Program
Integrated marketing plan connects builder to home buyers. - September 24, 2011 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Thermal Insulation Specialist Acoustic Thermal Spray Now Offering Innovative K-13
Experts in acoustical thermal insulation treatment systems, ATS Acoustical Thermal Spray have recently announced an exciting new addition to their exceptional product line up. The company will now be offering K-13 spray insulation. This insulation product is designed to offer clientele a wide array... - September 24, 2011 - ATS Acoustical Thermal Spray
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group to Auction Furrlong Stable
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., announces the auction of Furrlong Stables, a turnkey racing stable facility on 10 acres, on September 30, at 2 pm, in Harpers Ferry WV, according to John Nicholls, company President. - September 24, 2011 - Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
My Tampa Home Team Builds Expertise in Luxury Home Market
Laurie Gaudette Dykeman, My Tampa Home Team recently completed a Luxury Home Marketing course offered by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. - September 23, 2011 - My Tampa Home Team-Cornerstone Properties & Investments, LLC
City of La Habra Heights Awards Contract to Evaluate 1950’s City Hall Facility
The City of La Habra Heights has awarded McClain Consulting Services, Inc. of Pasadena, CA a contract to complete a Facility Condition Assessment for the City’s existing structures. The project will evaluate the existing condition of the City’s building systems, components, and... - September 23, 2011 - McClain Consulting Services, Inc.
City of Los Angeles Awards Facility Assessment Contract to Improve Response to Major Public Health Emergencies
The City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office and Emergency Management Department awarded McClain Consulting Services, Inc. of Pasadena, CA a $125,000 contract to complete Facility Assessments for 31 Recreation and Park Centers across the City. The 130-day project, funded by a Regional Catastrophic... - September 23, 2011 - McClain Consulting Services, Inc.
SOS Electric Open in Fort Lauderdale and Miami
SOS Electrical Services is now open, servicing Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Boca Raton. - September 23, 2011 - SOS Electric
Veriforce Adds New CRM Fatigue Awareness Training to Its Superior Line of Training
Veriforce, the industry leader in customized compliance tracking systems for pipeline operators and contractors, has added CRM Fatigue Awareness training for gas controllers and supervisors to its superior line of Operator Qualification (OQ) training courses. - September 23, 2011 - Veriforce, LLC.
The Continental Group Provides an Extreme Home Makeover for the Center for Family and Child Enrichment Group Home
The Continental Group (TCG) announced today its participation in an extreme Home Makeover for the Center for Family and Child Enrichment, starting on Monday, Sept. 19th, 2011. This event aims to renovate a foster home from the Center located in Miami. - September 23, 2011 - Continental Group
Kroger Launches Flu Shot Campaign with PharmaJet Needle-free Injection Devices
Kroger will offer the PharmaJet needle-free injection option at over 800 Kroger and The Little Clinics locations nationwide. - September 23, 2011 - PharmaJet, Inc.
Brian W. Mueller Joins SEPI Engineering & Construction as Senior CAD Technician
Computer Design Specialist Joins Local Engineering Firm - September 23, 2011 - SEPI Engineering Group
Brookfield Homes President Steve Doyle to be Honored with Distinguished Alumni Award at USD
A 1984 graduate of the private university, Doyle will be honored during the Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter. - September 23, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
Sunchoice Corporate Housing Reducing Pricing on Their Orlando Accommodation
Accommodations specialists Sunchoice Corporate Housing has recently announced that they have reduced the monthly cost of staying within their world-class Orlando corporate housing suites. The company currently offer clientele access to over 80 available communities across the State of Florida, each... - September 23, 2011 - Sunchoice Corporate Housing
Emerging Artist, Pam Corbett, Exhibits at EXIT Realty Metro Gallery
EXIT Realty Metro hosts its ninth featured artist in the Emerging Artist Series, mixed media artist, Pam Cobert. This featured exhibit in the EXIT Realty Metro Gallery will run from September 8 through October 28th, 2011. - September 23, 2011 - EXIT Realty Metro
Weichert, Realtors® - New Colony Announces New Sales Manager
Real estate company, Weichert, Realtors® - New Colony, promotes Weichert® associate to the sales manager position. - September 23, 2011 - Weichert, Realtors® - New Colony
GoFizzbo.com: Buy a Package Now, Use It Later
Buy a Listing Package and Get One Year to Activate. GoFizzbo.com, the fastest growing online marketplace of For-Sale-By-Owner or “FSBO” (pronounced “Fizzbo”) properties, announces a new program whereby home sellers can purchase a listing package and get up to one year to... - September 23, 2011 - GoFizzbo.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
BJAC Architect Appointed to Citizens’ Energy Advisory Commission
Jason Chang Will Serve Wake County by Promoting Energy Efficiency and Conservation. - September 21, 2011 - BJAC