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RE/MAX Agents Increase Their Share of C.A.R. Awards for Chicago Real Estate Sales Success in 2010
Agents affiliated with the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network increased their share of the honors when the Chicago Association of Realtors® (C.A.R.) recently announced its annual sales awards based on 2010 achievements in Chicago real estate sales. RE/MAX agents increased the number... - April 28, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Microsoft Dynamics Video Case Study, Offered by To-Increase, Proves Eight Figure Software Investment as Unnecessary
Video reveals how large manufacturing company remains lean, and grows more competitive, with Microsoft Dynamics AX - April 28, 2011 - To-Increase
American West - Building Energy Efficient New Homes
American West, one of the nation’s largest private homebuilders located in Las Vegas, Nevada is focused on building energy efficient homes with sustainable materials and features that matter to their homebuyer’s and their families. American West’s energy-efficient building... - April 27, 2011 - American West Homes
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Sponsors House Tour to Support Trust for National Mall
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that it will host the Washington Luxury Tour, an exclusive house tour to benefit the Trust for the National Mall, on Sunday, May 15. Eighteen spectacular residences within the prestigious communities of Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern... - April 27, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty
U.S. Concrete’s Wally Johnson Receives NRMCA 2011 Chairman’s Award
U.S .Concrete is proud to announce that the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has awarded its 2011 Chairman’s Award to Wally Johnson, U.S. Concrete’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The Chairman’s Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the industry... - April 27, 2011 - US Concrete
A Green Building First in Falls Church
Local homebuilder Arlington Designer Homes recently received the first two Gold-level Green Building Certifications in Falls Church from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center. These new, custom-built green homes, both located on West Street in Falls Church city, are two... - April 27, 2011 - Arlington Designer Homes
Jill Veilleux Earns Real Estate, Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Jill Veilleux of Keller Williams Merrimack Valley in Westford has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are... - April 27, 2011 - Jill Veilleux
NYC Office Suites Expands Website to Detail Low Cost Subscription Options
NYC Office Suites proves that a business does not need a large budget to access prestigious Class A locations, furnished and turnkey NYC office space. On its newly expanded website it details three simple low-cost subscription options. - April 27, 2011 - NYC Office Suites
Assisted Living Construction Lagging Behind Baby Boomer Demand
A leading analyst on assisted living and senior housing predicted on the Commercial Real Estate Show that baby boomers could be in trouble when they start looking for assisted living facilities — unless construction increases rapidly. “Are we building enough to meet the levels of... - April 27, 2011 - Bull Realty
Penn Center East Signs Three New Major Retail Tenants
LG Realty Advisors announces today that their Penn Center East office and retail complex in Wilkins Township, PA has signed leases with three new retail tenants. The new tenants, HHGregg, Tuesday Morning, and Yamato’s Hibachi Grill, complement the current retail tenants on campus. With these three signings, the retail space for the complex is almost fully leased. - April 27, 2011 - LG Realty Advisors
Purple Cherry Annapolis Architects is on the Look-Out for Dedicated Professionals
Maryland architect firm hiring passionate and compassionate architects. - April 27, 2011 - Purple Cherry
Expanding Geographical Reach is Key to Success
Like many businesses today, award-winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design, has found that one key to keeping their company strong is expanding the geographical reach of their services. Beasley & Henley is a national interior design firm with a strong hold in Florida,... - April 26, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Shea Properties Signs Three Leases Totaling 750,000 Square Feet at Shea Center Ontario
Emser Tile renews for 400,000 SF, Aeolus Down takes 245,000 SF of new space and Caterpillar renews 105,000 SF - April 26, 2011 - Shea Properties
A Tucson-Based Carbon Fiber Manufacturer Aims to Double Its Dealer Network to 150 by Year End
StrongHold™ Basement’s Carbon Wall Repair Systems have been used to repair over 5,000 homes, as of December 31, 2010. This work has been achieved by a growing group of 75 StrongHold certified contractors within the United States and Canada. And because of this growing network of dealers... - April 25, 2011 - Stronghold Basements
Helen Pastorino of Pertria Announces Robert Burba Certification for California's Environmental Protection Agency's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP)
Robert Burba of Pertria Certified for California’s EPA Lead Program (RRP) - April 25, 2011 - Pertria
Appointment Notice: Water Solutions Inc. Welcomes New Associate Director of Research
Glenn Reynolds, President and CEO of Water Solutions Inc. is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Cora Tanenbaum to the position of Associate Director of Research, effective April 25, 2011. - April 25, 2011 - Water Solutions Inc.
Columbus’ The Basement Doctor Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
The Super Service Award reflects the Columbus area wet basement waterproofing, crawl space vapor barrier and foundation repair contractor’s consistently high level of customer service. This honor is bestowed annually on only approximately 5% of all the companies rated on the nation's leading... - April 24, 2011 - The Basement Doctor
Rose Paving is a Repeat Winner Among the 2011 Best Places to Work in Illinois
Rose Paving Co., a leader in national parking lot management, has been selected once again as one of the 2011 Best Places to Work in Illinois. This workplace analysis and competition is began in 2006 and is promoted by The Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the Human Resources... - April 24, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
Julian Construction Offers Retaining Wall Design and Building Service
Many homes are built in areas that require retaining walls to hold back ground on a hillside and create more usable space - April 24, 2011 - Julian Construction
Luxury Home Sales in Silicon Valley Surge 24% in March, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Million-dollar home sales in Silicon Valley surged 24 percent in March from a year ago as the South Bay’s luxury market continued its strong turnaround in the new year, according Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A... - April 23, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Global Discrete Manufacturing Companies Provided 10 Must-Read Friday Facts by To-Increase
Microsoft Dynamics solutions provider shares ten manufacturing statistics and facts, all pointing towards economic recovery, in new blog post - April 22, 2011 - To-Increase
Sun City Solar and Tulsa Tech Form Sponsoring Company Partnership
The Tulsa Technology Center and Sun City Solar Energy have formed a work-based program for the Technology Center’s electrical students. Master Electrician Larry Batson from Tulsa Technology and Installation Manager Garret Roth of Sun City Solar Energy will teach students how to install solar... - April 22, 2011 - Sun City Solar Energy
Brett/Robinson Offers Special Package for Mother’s Day Weekend
With Mother’s Day on the horizon, gift-weary consumers may want to take advantage of Brett/Robinson’s Mother’s Day special. For $166.50 per night, guests who stay at the company’s Phoenix All Suites Hotel or Phoenix All Suites West Hotel for Mother’s Day weekend will... - April 22, 2011 - Brett Robinson
AGC Honors CF Jordan with First Place in Construction Safety Excellence Award
National award for local CF Jordan Construction’s safety program - April 22, 2011 - CF Jordan Construction
Performance Architects Achieves Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialization in Oracle Hyperion Planning and Oracle Essbase
Performance Architects, Inc. (www.performancearchitects.com), a Platinum Level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), and a business and technology consulting company that helps organizations initiate and sustain major improvements in enterprise performance, announced today that the Performance... - April 22, 2011 - Performance Architects, Inc.
Industrial Electrical Company Participates in Annual Food & Clothing Drive
Industrial Electrical Company continues it's tradition of reaching out a helping hand to the local community. All during the month of April, 2011, collection sites are set up to collect food and new or lightly-used clothing for the needy. The IEC - Gospel Mission Food & Clothing Drive is an... - April 22, 2011 - Industrial Electrical Company
Bellis Cooley Architects Choose Workspace Mini
Bellis Cooley Architects choose Workspace mini to improve their practice management. - April 22, 2011 - Union Square Software
EnduraTech Roofing System by NCFI Polyurethanes Keeps Historic Grain Mill and Your Favorite Breakfast Cereals from Getting Soggy
Grain Mill that supplied Kellogg family in early 1900s, now supplies Post Cereals, uses EnduraTech Roofing System by NCFI on 70-foot grain silo to protect equipment, processes and products. - April 22, 2011 - NCFI Polyurethanes
Royal Oaks Building Group Names New Customer Relations, Warranty and Closing Coordinator
Victoria Didawick Joins Local Homebuilder to Oversee Closing and Warranty Needs of Homebuyers - April 22, 2011 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Innovative Contracting Helps Balfour Beatty Build $59 Million Forest Park Medical Center
On March 25, Balfour Beatty Construction received the Notice to Proceed on a new $59 million campus in Frisco, Texas. Known as Forest Park Medical Center, the project represents a significant milestone for the physician-owned complex, which has grown significantly since opening its first surgical... - April 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
2011 Solar Decathlon Lights the Way to Importance of Ultra-Energy Efficiency in U.S. Building Industry. Top Finisher Chooses InsulStar® SPF Insulation by NCFI.
U.S-owned company NCFI Polyurethanes, next generation insulation, InsulStar, makes new solar homes ultra-energy efficient. DOE's Solar Decathlon competition unveils new designs, building techniques, and products that make zero-energy homes possible and practical. - April 21, 2011 - NCFI Polyurethanes
Oyezz Real Estate Was Leader in 2010-2011 Short Sales of Homes in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Short sale expert, Oyezz Real Estate, says short sales are on the rise. - April 21, 2011 - Oyezz Real Estate
Demands for Greater Enterprise Resource Planning Software Capabilities Welcomed by To-Increase
New blog post by Microsoft Dynamics solutions provider illustrates mix of pride and apprehension felt by most software providers on twenty-first anniversary of Enterprise Resource Planning. - April 21, 2011 - To-Increase
Barbara Mei Donates 10 Percent to American Cancer Society’s R.O.C.K. Program
Signature Sotheby's Agent in Sarasota, Florida, Supports Children with Cancer - April 21, 2011 - Barbara Mei
Boback Commercial Group Announces Recent Transactions
Recent commercial real estate transactions from the Boback Commercial Group in the Lee County area. - April 21, 2011 - Boback Commercial Group
Coldwell Banker Innovations Earns #1 Position in Washington County for Foreclosures & Short Sales
Coldwell Banker Innovations, an independently owned Coldwell Banker Franchise in Maryland and the leading residential brokerage team, has won #1 position in Washington County for Foreclosures & Short Sales. - April 21, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Innovations
Paradise Homes Names Jayne Parrish Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Sarasota, Florida, Homebuilder Names Vice President of Sales & Marketing - April 21, 2011 - Paradise Homes of Sarasota
Portland Plumber Moves to Touch More Lives on Easter
One Year on, and Still Going Strong on Giving Out Aid - April 21, 2011 - Portland Plumbing Plus LLC
Subzero Ice Cream Freezes on Into Murray
Sub Zero Ice Cream is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Murray, opening on May 14. - April 21, 2011 - Five Star Painting
New Phase of Large-Lot Carlsbad Homes Now Selling at Brookfield’s Rockrose
Brookfield Homes has released six new homes at Rockrose at The Foothills, making available some of the largest lots at the best-selling Carlsbad community. “Large lots are a popular feature here at Rockrose and we’re happy to offer some with up to 8,900 square feet in this... - April 21, 2011 - Brookfield Homes, California
New Executive Vice President for Homes.com
Homes.com© announces the promotion of Brock MacLean to the position of Executive Vice President of Dominion Homes Media effective May 9. MacLean is currently the Senior Vice President of National Sales and Development for For Rent Media Solutions™, and will retain this responsibility as he assumes his new role. - April 21, 2011 - Homes.com
Tracy Browne, Angela Floyd Named Corporate Vice Presidents at Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction has appointed Tracy Browne as corporate vice president of sustainability and Angela Floyd as corporate vice president of business improvement. In her new role, Browne will leverage her past direction of the company's national sustainability task team to include the... - April 20, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
One Step Away from the Sub Zero Ice Cream Flavors of the Year
The top ten finalists to the Sub Zero Ice Cream creative concoction contest have been selected and will compete on Saturday, April 30 at 12 p.m. during a taste test event open to the public at the Provo Towne Mall inside the food court. The finalists and their frozen inventions are Christina... - April 20, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Davidson Realty Presents Free Self Defense Seminar at Its World Golf Village Office
Leading Jacksonville, Florida real estate company, Davidson Realty, based in World Golf Village, FL features monthly speaker series free to area residents. - April 20, 2011 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Ninety Percent of Companies Looking to Increase Social Media Spending
More than 90 percent of companies will increase their social media marketing budgets in 2011, according to one social media guest expert on the “Commercial Real Estate Show.” With an estimated 650 million users on Facebook and another 90 million on Twitter, companies are willing to... - April 20, 2011 - Bull Realty
New Calgary Mortgage Broker Referral Service
MiMortgageLoans.com is a new Calgary mortgage broker referral service. Working with many mortgage brokers in the Calgary area, MiMortgageLoans.com can help you find the right fit for you particular mortgage needs. Often, people confuse mortgage brokers with lenders. A Calgary mortgage broker... - April 20, 2011 - MiMortgageLoans.com
Home Improvement Loans: Money Pit Hosts Offer Ways to Pay for Your Projects
When it comes to financing the remodeling of a home, there are a lot of ways to pay for every project. From replacing an appliance to adding a room or two, you can cover project costs through a home improvement loan, great retailer deals and financing options that make the most of currently low interest rates. - April 20, 2011 - The Money Pit
Handyman Matters Arrives in the Knoxville Area
New business greets the Knoxville community; offering Handyman & Remodeling services - April 20, 2011 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
AMC, Inc. Reveals Design Industry Secrets to Revitalize Interest in DIY Marketplace
The American Master Craftsmen Society thoroughly researched the problems plaguing consumers and developed a program intended to turn any DIY remodeler into a master decorator. The “Paint Color Miracle” (TM) program reveals the secrets of designing perfect colors for the home. - April 20, 2011 - American Master Craftsmen, Inc.
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Announces New Associates
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty of Washington DC is pleased to announce that the following real estate salespersons have joined the firm: Branka Sipcic, Liz Fritz, Yvonne Batal, Kristin Peters, Katherine Hoffman, Sheryl Barnes, Susan Carr, Christopher Rouse, Maura Shannon, Sean Randall,... - April 19, 2011 - TTR Sotheby's International Realty