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J.S. Brown Receives Excellence in Remodeling Award
Award-winning custom residential remodeling company, J.S. Brown & Co., has been recognized as the recipient of an extraordinary four 2007 NARI CotY Awards. The CotY Awards are presented by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) of Central Ohio. “We see the CotY Awards... - January 25, 2008 - J.S. Brown & Co.
J.S. Brown Honored with Consumer Excellence Award
Award-winning custom residential remodeling company, J.S. Brown & Co., has been recognized as a recipient of the 2007 NARI ACE Award. The ACE Award is presented by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) of Central Ohio. “It is our goal to offer superior remodeling... - January 25, 2008 - J.S. Brown & Co.
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Named Top Corporate Philanthropist
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the firm ranked at the top of the Triangle Business Journal’s annual 2008 Book of Lists for Top Corporate Philanthropists. The Triangle Business Journal ranked the companies based on the dollar amount... - January 25, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
ITCN, Inc. Welcomes John Hartman as Branch Manager for Warner Robins Office
As Branch Manager, Dr. Hartman will be responsible for customer support and technical services for ITCN, Inc. in Warner Robins and Robins AFB. - January 25, 2008 - ITCN, Inc.
DAVACO Retail Services Names Lora Churcher as Director of National Accounts
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that Lora Churcher has been named director of national accounts for DAVACO’s brand development division. In this role, Churcher is responsible for new business development and the management of existing accounts... - January 25, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Award Winning Olympic Designers Introduce Solid Gold Luxury Pen Tray
Newly introduced, the "Goldenwave" pen tray is hand crafted from 14 Karat gold mirror polished gold sheet. Modern, curvaceous, sculptural design for the luxury market. Collectors and pen aficionados will appreciate this elegant design to cradle and reflect their treasured writing instruments. By 2008 Beijing Olympic Sculpture Competition finalists, Mark and Diane Weisbeck. - January 25, 2008 - Weisbeck Design
Colliers International the Exclusive Leasing Agent for CityPark Tirana – Biggest Shopping Center in Albania
AM Group’s CityPark Tirana to be 40,000 m² GLA shopping center. - January 25, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
The Only Thing Assist-2-Sell® Discounts is Its Price
Unlike many other discount real estate companies, Assist-2-Sell does not discount its fee by eliminating services. - January 24, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Career Connection Network Partners with Microsoft to Build a Software Testing Online Community to Target, Build Relationships with and Recruit Top Passive Talent
Microsoft to leverage Career Connection site to find and engage top Software Testing Talent - January 24, 2008 - Blogging Systems Group
Sepi Asefnia Named Impact Entrepreneur
SEPI Engineering Group, Inc. (www.sepiengineering.com), has announced that Sepi Asefnia, president, has been named a 2007-2008 Triangle Impact Entrepreneur by Business Leader magazine. The Triangle Impact Entrepreneur award recognizes tremendous achievements and contributions made to the Triangle... - January 24, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
JDavis Architects Announces New Intern Architect
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Brian King has joined the firm as an intern architect in the Philadelphia studio. In this position, he will be responsible... - January 24, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Hill & Co. Provides Their Real Estate Agents Innovative Messaging Technology
Hill & Co. Real Estate is the first residential real estate brokerage in San Francisco to implement a complete, advanced Unified Messaging (UM) technology to meet the communication needs of their geographically dispersed and highly mobile workforce. “Having a reliable unified messaging... - January 24, 2008 - Hill & Co. Real Estate
Larry Knox Chosen to Serve on QUOIN / AGC Board of Directors
Larry Knox, Vice President of Preconstruction for Bob Moore Construction, has been named to the Board of Directors for QUOIN, the north and east Texas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The AGC is the oldest and largest organization in the construction industry, going back to 1919. With over 1100 member companies, QUOIN is the AGC chapter for a large portion of Texas from Dallas / Fort Worth east to the Louisiana border, and north to the Oklahoma border. - January 24, 2008 - Bob Moore Construction
Five Star Painting, a Leading Painting Franchise System, Announces a New Franchise Opening in Sarasota County (North Port), Florida
Five Star Painting now provides service in 42 major Markets in North America, with operations in 19 states and provinces. - January 24, 2008 - Five Star Painting
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces Four New Sales Agents
Joey Robbins, vice president and managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Cary Parkway office, has announced that Vicky Felden, Robin Watkins, Dawn Sliwa and Megan Abercrombie have joined the firm as new sales associates. Felden has previous experience in law... - January 23, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Proto.in Names atOnePlace.com Among 'Elite's of 2008'
Proto.in published its list of the seventeen "Elite" companies amongst a list of 100 companies who had registered, atOnePlace.com, a Real Estate transaction and information marketplace, being one of them. - January 23, 2008 - atOnePlace.com
New Managing Director of Colliers International Serbia
Jovica Jakovac promoted to Managing Director from General Manager. - January 23, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
www.SignCompaniesOnline.com Added to the DMOZ.com
SignCompaniesOnline has been entered into the DMOZ. - January 22, 2008 - Sign Companies Online
Lou Jurkowski Named Impact Entrepreneur
BJAC, P.A., (www.bjac.com) has announced that Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer, has been named a 2007-2008 Triangle Impact Entrepreneur by Business Leader magazine. The awards are presented to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made to the Triangle business community. - January 22, 2008 - BJAC
1000’s of Foreclosures Now Available on Condo.com
Condo.com Partners with RealtyTrac Enabling Users to Search for Condo Foreclosures Nationwide. - January 21, 2008 - Condo.com
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Employee Earns Quality Service Certification
Susan Holbrook, senior vice president and sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Falls of Neuse Road office, has announced that JoAnn Barlow has earned her Quality Service Certification (QSC). Barlow is a member of the Chairman’s Circle, President’s... - January 21, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Pawfriendly Landscapes My Space Account is myspace.com/pawfriendlylandscapes
Pawfriendly Landscapes has created a My Space account introducing their new book by Elizabeth Bublitz, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney" at myspace.com/pawfriendlylandscapes. - January 21, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
New Polynesian Village Launched at Hacienda Matapalo in Costa Rica
A development of new Villa-Condos at Hacienda Matapalo will have the flair of the orient located in the area of Costa Rica where the Mountains meet the Sea, the booming Central South Pacific Coast. “The Polynesian Village was designed in response to people who wanted a condo lifestyle, with... - January 20, 2008 - Hacienda Matapalo
Local Realtor Achieves National Recognition
Mary J. Cericola, Broker Associate of the Childers Sotheby’s International Realty office, located at 532 Lake Ave., has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representation designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, Inc. of the National Association of Realtors. REBAC, founded in... - January 20, 2008 - Mary Cericola, Childers Sotheby's International Realty
Storage Investment Advisors Expands Staff: Mccarron Promoted to Managing Director
Staffing changes suppport SIA's growth and commitment to serving client needs. - January 19, 2008 - Storage Investment Advisors, LLP
Landscape Architect Dick Bell Makes 2007 Who's Who List
Award-winning landscape architect Dick Bell, FASLA, who recently relocated to Atlantic Beach, NC, after 52 years of living and working in Raleigh, has been included in Metro Magazine’s 2007 Who’s Who list of men and women who have made significant contributions to the state's Triangle... - January 19, 2008 - Dick Bell, Landscape Architect
Cory Fritzler Expands Real Estate Portfolio in Dallas, Miami
Despite record foreclosure rates and declining property values in 2007, there is evidence suggesting the worst may be over, providing significant opportunities for investors and home buyers in 2008 and 2009. As a result, Cory Fritzler, real estate investor and entrepreneur, has increased his... - January 19, 2008 - Cory Fritzler
Chris Hurn Named "Most Respected Executive in Central Florida"
Orlando Business Journal Readers Select Chris Hurn for Top Award in 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards List. - January 19, 2008 - Mecantile Commercial Capital
DAVACO's All Star Leadership Meeting Scheduled for February. "The DAVACO Way and Beyond" Theme Sets the Stage for Future Growth and Successes.
DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that it will hold its Annual All-Star Field Leadership Meeting in Dallas, Texas on February 9-10 and February 16-17, 2008. The annual event, which brings a select group of nearly 200 of DAVACO’s field associates... - January 19, 2008 - DAVACO, Inc.
Beacon Realty Capital Promotes Huber to Senior Vice President
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, announced Devin S. Huber has been promoted to senior vice president. He previously served as a vice president with the firm. Huber originates a full spectrum of real estate financing transactions for all commercial property... - January 19, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Local Real Estate Agent Takes Marketing to a New Level
With a new strategy in place, Barbara Overcash is now accepting new clients for the Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis and Salisbury area. - January 19, 2008 - Barbara Overcash
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Hires New Sales Agent
Kevin Woody, vice president and managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) South Square office, has announced that Karen Machikas has joined the firm’s Durham real estate division. Machikas is returning to the work force after twenty years as a stay-at-home... - January 18, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Colliers Secures New Warsaw HQ for Deloitte
First and biggest tenant for Skanska’s new Atrium City office building. - January 18, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
SBA 504 Loan Experts, Mercantile Commercial Capital, Named “Best Small Company in Central Florida”
Orlando Business Journal Readers Select Mercantile Commercial Capital for Top Award in 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards List. - January 18, 2008 - Mecantile Commercial Capital
Keyes Company Affiliate President Joins South Florida's Union Mortgage Investment Group
Union Mortgage Investment Group, Corp, a leader in the mortgage financing industry in South Florida has announced that John P. Doherty has joined the company as Executive Vice-President in charge of Recruiting. The announcement was made by Sergio Aleaga, President of Union Mortgage. John Doherty... - January 18, 2008 - Union Mortgage Investment Group, Corp.
Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc. donates $2,400 to Rocky Mountain PBS
Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc. donates $2,400 to Rocky Mountain PBS and newly released autographed book, "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," by Elizabeth Bublitz, owner of Pawfriendly Landscapes with $85 landscape consult. - January 18, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
"Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," is Available for Sale at the Tattered Cover Book Store, Denver Botanic Gardens
"Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," is available for sale at The Tattered Cover Book Store, Denver Botanic Gardens, Jared's Garden Center, Tagawa's Garden Center and Fort Collins Nursery. - January 18, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Ransom Enterprizes, LLC Launches REO and Notes Divisions
Close foreclosure consulting relationships with banks and mortgage lenders leads to bulk REO properties and note portfolios brokering alliances. - January 17, 2008 - Ransom Enterprizes, LLC
Real Estate Short Sale Seminar Scheduled for Feb. 27, 2008 in Bonita Springs, Sponsored by Carla Bonten Realty
Learn all the “How To’s” of real estate short sales at this informative seminar scheduled for Wednesday, February 27th from 3:30-5:00 PM at 28000 Spanish Wells Boulevard #103 in Bonita Springs. This seminar is designed to educate anyone interested in learning about this viable... - January 17, 2008 - Carla Bonten Realty
Colliers International Croatia Opens New Split Office Today
Opening is part of ambitious expansion program for the international property consultants. - January 17, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Named a Top Triangle Residential Real Estate Agency
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the firm ranked number two on the Triangle Business Journal’s annual 2008 Book of Lists for Triangle Residential Real Estate Agencies. The Triangle Business Journal ranked the companies based on the... - January 16, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
RE/MAX Southern Advantage Launches First Technology in Their SAVVI Initiative
The GPS Program for Buyers, Sellers, and Brokers: Today RE/MAX Southern Advantage went live with its GIS To GPS Program. The program consists of the ability to load directly into a GPS, the boundaries of any parcel or parcels of land from the Chatham County GIS system, or any surrounding... - January 16, 2008 - RE/MAX Southern Advantage
JDavis Architects Announces Completion Of Carlton Place
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced the completion of Carlton Place. Designed by JDavis, the project is the first large downtown Raleigh development featuring rental... - January 15, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Sales Manager Earns MIRM Designation
Kim Agnolutto, director of marketing for Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Petra Bottomley, sales manager for the firm, has earned the prestigious Member Institute of Residential Marketing (MIRM) designation by the National... - January 15, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Howard Perry and Walston Real Estate School Announces New Durham Location
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the Howard Perry and Walston Real Estate School (www.hpwreschool.com) will open a new Durham location at The Streets at Southpoint in mid-January 2008. The new school’s address will be 8128 Renaissance... - January 14, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
When Objects Become Art: NC Architect Turns to Artists to Get the Job Done
“We talk about a concept and the artists take it from there,” Raleigh architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, told Residential Architect magazine in a recent article on the benefits of working with artists, rather than contractors, when a design detail needs a creative and often handmade solution. - January 14, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Moving on and Moving Up? Sell or Remodel?
Empire Companies Announces Free Consultation Services. - January 13, 2008 - Empire Companies
Real Estate Company Expands to Offer Auction Service
Florida Equities, LLC a Florida real estate company, is expanding once again and adding a new auction division. William Hineline has been appointed to head up the company's new auction division. He is hitting the ground running and is already working on a multi property auction in Palm Beach County, Florida. - January 12, 2008 - Florida Equities, LLC
SeedAmerica Closes Acquisition of Greeneville, TN Building
Former Kaydon building in Greeneville is the latest property added to SeedAmerica portfolio, through the 561 Exchange. - January 12, 2008 - SeedAmerica
Invisible Never Sounded so Good
New ‘Onsia’ Truly Concealed Flat Panel Speakers - January 12, 2008 - ACP-Acoustic Ceiling Products