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Five Star Franchising and Franchises for Sale Join Forces
Five Star Franchising and Franchise for Sale are merging together in what they hope will create a stronger overall experience for consumers interested in franchising opportunities. - May 28, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Home-Tech Wins Regional Air Conditioning Awards Top Trane A/C Dealer
The Home-Tech sales staff brought home the three top awards among more than 200 Trane dealers in 15 counties located along the west coast of Florida. - May 28, 2011 - Home-Tech
Baker Renewable Energy Selected Contractor for 2.6MW Rooftop Solar Project at Boeing South Carolina
SCE&G to Own and Operate Distributed Generation with One of the Nation’s Largest Rooftop Solar Installations - May 28, 2011 - Baker Roofing
Enviroflush ™ Announces That It Has Made Toilet Flappers Obsolete
Enviroflush, a product of American Innovative products, Inc. announces that it has finally solved the cause of the majority of water leaks in the home, faulty toilet flappers. - May 27, 2011 - American Innovative Products, Inc.
Oldcastle Precast, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Select Assets of Duratek Precast Technologies, Inc.
Oldcastle Precast, Inc., today announced that it has acquired select assets of Duratek Precast Technologies, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Duratek, a Florida company, specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of precast concrete. - May 27, 2011 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
New Metal-Era President, Tony Mallinger, Takes the Reins
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that Tony Mallinger has been promoted to President, effective immediately. Since 2001, Tony served as Metal-Era’s Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Sales. Throughout his tenure... - May 27, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Preston Construction, L.L.C. Launches Website
To correspond with the companies continued growth, Preston Construction, L.L.C. (Preston), of Philadelphia, PA, is proud to announce the launch of its new website, www.prestonpa.com. Users will be able to use this site to review the extensive list of site contracting services that Preston offers,... - May 24, 2011 - Preston Construction, L.L.C.
Spohn Ranch Breaks Ground on North Laurel, Maryland’s New Concrete Skatepark
Spohn Ranch's latest East Coast design/build skatepark project has begun construction in North Laurel, Maryland. - May 22, 2011 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Precision Walls, Inc. Expands Team with Three New Hires
Precision Walls, Inc., one of the Southeast’s leading specialty contractors, welcomes three new team members. Michael Zinna joins the Charleston branch as Project Manager. Susan Lewis joins the Wilmington branch as Administrative Assistant. Watson Snider also joins the Wilmington team as Account Executive. - May 22, 2011 - Precision Walls, Inc
Rabine Group Companies Provide Complimentary Paving Services for a Cause
Rabine Paving and Pavement Solutions improves Yancey Boys and Girls Club of Chicago’s sidewalk by providing complimentary concrete and asphalt pavement services. - May 20, 2011 - Rabine Group
CertaPro Painters Pledges Charitable Contribution to Show Customer Appreciation
CertaPro Painters of Southern New Hampshire is donating one percent of sales from each residential painting contract to the New Hampshire Food Bank in the customer's name. - May 20, 2011 - CertaPro Painters of Southern NH
Spohn Ranch Breaks Ground on Woodland Park’s Action Sports Park
After a collaborative design process, Spohn Ranch field crews will mobilize next week to begin construction of Woodland Park’s new concrete skatepark and BMX dirt track. The fenced-in lot with rough asphalt and dilapidated wood/metal ramps that Woodland Park’s skateboarders and BMX... - May 19, 2011 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Handyman Service in Rockville, MD, Hires Web Marketing Firm in Order to Better Serve Area Clients
4A, LLC, a home improvement and handyman company providing service in Kensington, MD, has recently hired Prospect Genius, a leader in local online advertising, in order to boost the company's Web presence and better reach local clients. - May 19, 2011 - 4A, LLC
Planting Sustainability Across the Nation
A company with an eco-friendly initiative, Five Star Holiday Décor recently donated some Norway Spruce trees to the New Jersey Tree Foundation. - May 19, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Window Washers in Pittsburgh Collaborate with SEO Company to Amplify Access for Local Customers
Ronald McLuckie Window and Gutter Cleaning, an exterior and window cleaning professional in Pittsburgh, announces a recently developed partnership with Prospect Genius. - May 19, 2011 - Ronald McLuckie Window and Gutter Cleaning
Trench Drain System Unveils the Fine-Line Shower Drain System
Trench Drain Systems is proud to present its Fine-Line shower drain system. - May 19, 2011 - Trench Drain Systems
NABCEP New Certificant, Local Solar Installer Earns Industry’s Most Prestigious Certification
Local Solar Installer Earns Industry’s Most Prestigious Certification Christopher Sabin, Owner of local business Sabin Electrical Services, LLC and Site Superintendent with Borrego Solar, has earned the industry’s leading recognition of expertise as a certified installer of solar... - May 19, 2011 - Sabin Electrical Services
Five Star Holiday Decor Collects Christmas Lights to Rescue Them from Landfills
Lights separated into component parts and recycled; donors receive 10% discount off in holiday spirit. - May 18, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Orders for New Allan Brothers Timber Window Frames Defy Expectations
Allan Brothers Ltd, timber window and door manufacturers, are celebrating their 200th anniversary with an order book for 2011 which is already defying expectations at a time when the economy is still in recovery mode. - May 18, 2011 - Allan Brothers
Spohn Ranch’s New Skatepark Set to Open in Titusville, Florida
With skatepark construction complete, Brevard County Parks and Recreation will host the Marina Park Skatepark’s official grand opening on May 23. - May 15, 2011 - Spohn Ranch Skateparks
Metal Fascia & Coping Systems Now Embossed with "ES-1 Tested"
Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial roof edge and roof ventilation solutions, announces that it is now stamping all ANSI/SPRI ES-1 tested fascia and coping systems with the words “ES-1 Tested.” Metal-Era’s wide range of perimeter edge metal systems are engineered to... - May 14, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Rose Paving Donates $5,800 to Burr Ridge Police Department
As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $5,800 to the police department of neighboring Burr Ridge. Alan Rose, CEO, made an announcement regarding the donation during the Burr Ridge Village Board Meeting on Monday, May 9, at 7:00pm. In attendance were members of the board, trustees, Mayor Gary Grasso, Chief of Police John Madden and Deputy Chief Tim Vaclav. - May 12, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
Anchor Heating and Air Conditioning in Douglasville Launch New Resource
Local Company Sees Opportunity to Answer Questions and Provide Energy Savings Info to West Georgia Community - May 11, 2011 - Anchor Heating and Air Conditioning
Tony Murphy Joins Advanced Exterior Systems as Sales Estimator
Tony Murphy has joined Advanced Exterior Systems, a leader in building component manufacturing, as Sales Estimator. Murphy brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry and extensive commercial drywall estimating experience. - May 11, 2011 - Precision Walls, Inc
Houston Home Improvement Contractor, Master Remodelers, Wins Best of Houston Award for the 3rd Year in a Row
Master Remodelers, one of Houston's best home improvement contractors, won the 2008, 2009, and 2010 "Best of Houston" awards given by the US Local Business Association. - May 08, 2011 - Master Remodelers
Russell's Lifestyle Heating & Cooling Shows You How Energy Efficient Appliances Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Your carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by you as an individual, a company or organisation, or a product. Greenhouse gases contribute to climate change and can be emitted from a wide variety of sources, from transport to the production and use of food, fuels,... - May 06, 2011 - Russell's Lifestyle Heating And Cooling
Fence Installers in Greenwich, CT, Partner with SEO Expert to Bring Fencing to Area Homeowners
Best Fence, a fence installer in Greenwich, CT, has developed a partnership with Prospect Genius, a leader in online local advertising. In implementing this business venture, Best Fence will utilize the SEO expertise of Prospect Genius to attract and maintain potential clients. As a result, a... - May 06, 2011 - Best Fence LLC
Utahan’s Select the 2011 Sub Zero Ice Cream Flavors of the Year
The top ten finalists from the Taste Testing Contest competed at the Provo Towne Mall on Saturday to have their flavors deemed as the signature Sub Zero Ice Cream flavors of the year and Utah has decided which flavors will reign. The flavors of the year are Berries O’Chocolate, by Rosalyn... - May 06, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Weather Master Helps Homeowners Improve Their Indoor Air Quality
Allergy season is here and many Americans are suffering the effects. Weather Master tells homeowners how to improve their indoor air quality and bring relief to uncomfortable allergies. - May 06, 2011 - Weather Master
CJ Sharp Joins Metal-Era as Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Responsible for overseeing and supporting sales efforts for 10 states. - May 05, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
HomeTech Appoints John Hayo as Their New Technical Representative
Jon Hayo Joins Home-Tech as Air Conditioning Sales Representative 22-year Sarasota sales veteran - May 01, 2011 - Home-Tech
Oldcastle Precast Offers New AIA-CES Online Course – “Transformer Fire Protection"
The online course is designed to educate design and engineering professionals on why transformers fail, causes and effects of transformer fires. - May 01, 2011 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Blind and Sons Asks Homeowners “Do You Have the Low Water Pressure Blues?”
Low water pressure is a frustrating problem many homeowners must face. Blind & Sons educates homeowners on the causes and solutions to this common problem. - May 01, 2011 - Blind & Sons, Inc.
Five Star Painting Opens in Waukesha County
Five Star Painting, WI has opened service in Waukesha County and is locally owned by spouses, Greg and Deone Parnell. The Parnell’s are excited to be working with the Five Star Painting franchise team and to bring great painting services to the Waukesha community. This is the first Five Star Painting franchise in Wisconsin. - April 30, 2011 - Five Star Painting
LED Source® Offers New Coemar Reflection LEDko, World's First LED Hard Edge and Soft Profile Combined
LED Source®, the exclusive North American distributor for Coemar, announced today the release of LEDko, a revolutionary new LED fixture and the first LED profile delivering both Soft Profile and Hard Edge Profile using mix and match optics. The Reflection LEDko is part of the PLASA 2010 award... - April 29, 2011 - LED Source
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
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
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
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
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
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.
American Drain Cleaning and Plumbing Awarded Angie's List Super Service Award
American Drain Cleaning and Plumbing of Phoenixville, PA Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service. American Drain Cleaning and Plumbing has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Angie’s List Super Service... - April 18, 2011 - American Drain Cleaning & Plumbing
The MACK Group, LLC Completes the Decontamination, Decommissioning and Interior Demolition of a 28,000sqft Former Drug Manufacturing Facility
The MACK Group, LLC, recently completed a project that consisted of the decontamination and decommissioning of former drug manufacturing facility. The owner wanted to decommission its outdated drug manufacturing facility and re-utilize the building for other purposes. In order to do this, a complete decontamination, decommissioning of the former drug manufacturing process along with interior demolition was required. - April 17, 2011 - The MACK Group
CertaPro Painters Recognized as Best Overall Franchise for 2011
For the second year in a row, CertaPro Painters, North America’s largest painting contracting company, has been awarded the Gold Medal for franchisee satisfaction in their category at the Canadian Franchise Association’s (CFA) national conference held last weekend in Niagara Falls,... - April 15, 2011 - CertaPro Painters
Metal-Era's Rooftop Talk Premieres
Metal-Era Inc. Introduces a New Online Video Series for the Roofing Industry - April 14, 2011 - Metal-Era, Inc.
Sedgwick Heating Offers Tips About How to Maintain Your Air Conditioner
Sedgwick Heating and Cooling has been providing heating and cooling services in the Twin Cities for more than 50 years. Their reputation for quality, reliability and knowledge means you can trust them with your family's comfort. - April 10, 2011 - Sedgwick Heating and Cooling
CentraHeat Have Launched in Swindon, Wiltshire Offering Heating, Plumbing and Renewable Energy Services
New heating, plumbing and renewable energy firm CentraHeat, has launched in Swindon. From leaking taps, burst pipes and broken boilers to bathroom installations and renewable energy, CentraHeat will service Swindon, Wiltshire and the surrounding areas. - April 10, 2011 - CentraHeat