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Animal Refuge Center, Lee Memorial Hospital Trauma Center Receive Donations from Home-Tech, Customers

Southwest Florida air-conditioning and appliance sales and service leader Home-Tech and its customers donated $1,105 to Lee County’s Animal Refuge Center and $1,000 to Lee Memorial Hospital’s Trauma Center in May and June, respectively. The donations were part of Home-Tech’s... - July 03, 2010 - Home-Tech

Five Star Painting Expands Further into Richmond Hill, Ontario

Five Star Painting, Inc, the fastest growing and largest painting franchisee on the west side of this planet, has added yet again to its burgeoning family. Mike Otani is one of the newest additions. He is heading off projects in the Richmond Hill-Vaughan-Woodbridge area. - July 02, 2010 - Five Star Painting

Grand Opening of Master Franchise in Brazil

Five Star Painting, Inc is unveiling a new master franchise in Brazil, serving the southern, central west and Bahia state areas. The new master franchise will be headed by entrepreneurs Felipe Dellabianca and Felipe Cruz. - July 02, 2010 - Five Star Painting

Five Star Painting Makes Monumental Firsts Alongside the Entrepreneur’s Source

Jim Kemp of Barrie Ontario becomes Five Star Painting’s first Entrepreneur Source lead from Canada to sign and the first to also use Five Star Painting’s in-house financing. - July 02, 2010 - Five Star Painting

Trachte Hires Additional Staff in Multiple Departments

Trachte building systems hires additional staff in marketing, engineering, and production management. - July 01, 2010 - Trachte Building Systems

Five Star Painting’s Award-Winning Home Services are Credited by the Franchise Business Review

Five Star Painting, the world’s fastest-growing painting franchise company according to Franchise Business Review, received two awards today from Franchise Business Review. Five Star Painting was ranked the number one franchise system and in the top five best franchise systems in the home... - July 01, 2010 - Five Star Painting

Warm Vents, Inc. Announces "Easy 1-2-3," an Easier, Less Expensive Way to Replace Your Home’s Heating and Air Conditioning System

Warm Vents, Inc today announced their new “Easy 1-2-3” shopping experience allowing home owners to easily shop and purchase a new home hvac system online. Home owners desiring installation will not be disappointed as Warm Vents not only offers Do It Yourself installation but also on... - July 01, 2010 - Warm Vents, Inc.

Home-Tech Offers Self-Help with Home Repair Online with "Techster’s Tips"

Homeowners looking for quick tips that may help them cure common air conditioning or appliance problems can now consult a new source – Techster’s Tips. Techster’s Tips were added to Home-Tech’s recently updated website which now features much more news and information on the... - July 01, 2010 - Home-Tech

GreatWay Roofing Engages Out-of-State Intern for Creative Support

GreatWay Roofing, a leading commercial and residential roofing company serving Ventura County, the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys, announces a summer intern from Tennessee to focus on graphic design and public relations support for the company. Kyle Lewis, going into his senior year at... - July 01, 2010 - GreatWay Roofing

Varga Windows to Offer Aluminum Replacement Windows Throughout Ontario, Canada

Varga Windows Inc. has announced the company will offer aluminum replacement windows to customers across Ontario Canada. - July 01, 2010 - Varga Windows

M&D Mechanical Sees Record Employment, Increase in Projects Despite Down Economy

With new projects awarded and record high employment, Decatur-Alabama-based M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is thriving as it celebrates its 100th year in business despite the down economy. Recent new projects announced by M&D Mechanical Contractors' include NASA's John C. Stennis Space... - July 01, 2010 - M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

AIRECOM Announces New Sales Manager

Central Ohio based heating, cooling and refrigeration company hires Sam Levi. AIRECOM is proud to announce that Sam Levi has accepted the newly created position of Sales Manager. Levi has eight years experience in the heating and cooling industry with expertise in light commercial and... - June 30, 2010 - AIRECOM

Julian Construction Launches Homeowner Earthquake-Ready Campaign

Company Says Education Key to Preventing Injuries and Damage. - June 27, 2010 - Julian Construction

New Long® Fence Office is Designed to be Green

Maryland Fencing Contractors move into new, state of the art eco-friendly facility. - June 26, 2010 - Long Fence

Rabine Group Honored with Two Crain's Chicago List Mentions

Rabine Group has been recognized by Crain’s as one of Chicago’s Largest Privately Held Companies and No. 12 in this year’s Fast Fifty. - June 23, 2010 - Rabine Group

Dan Sherman Custom Concrete Offers Free Estimate

Concrete Contractor Offers Free Estimates on Newly-Launched Website. - June 20, 2010 - Dan Sherman Custom Concrete

Deck King Brings Deck Remodeling to the Web

Jeff Bowen keeps pretty busy these days. As the average age of a home in the United States nears 33 years, homeowners are looking to update and renovate. A new wave of renovations may be right around the corner, and getting more ideas about adding a deck to your home is now only a click away. Deck... - June 20, 2010 - Deck King

All Alaska Electric, Inc. Launches New Website

New Web Home Mirrors Their Strong Tradition of Customer Service. - June 19, 2010 - All Alaska Electric, Inc.

TNT Electrical Services Website Makes an Electrician a Click Away

Newly Launched Website Exemplifies Strong Tradition of Customer Service. - June 19, 2010 - TNT Electrical Services

Cheaper Central Heating Installation with the World Cup

Midlands Gas Installations are offering customers a 15 pounds Sterling refund on their Central Heating and Boiler Replacement Installation for each goal England score during the World Cup. - June 18, 2010 - Midlands Gas Installations

Varga Windows to Offer Porch Enclosure Installation Throughout Ontario, Canada

Varga Windows Inc. has announced the company will offer porch enclosures to customers across Ontario Canada. - June 18, 2010 - Varga Windows

City of Fairfield Enhances Aquatics Program Thanks to OpenAire Retractable Roof

The City of Fairfield, California, has opened a beautiful aquatic center featuring an OpenAire retractable roof. Built to replace an outdated outdoor pool, the new Allan Witt Aquatic Complex allows area families an enviable indoor/outdoor swimming experience; the roof opens up when the weather is... - June 18, 2010 - OpenAire

Temporary Heating Technologies Announces New Division Targeting Residential Water Cleanup from Flooding and Water Main Breaks or Sump Pump Failure

Temporary Heating Technologies now carries a full line of dehumidifiers, portable generators, pumps, temporary heating equipment and wet vacuums allowing the homeowner to remove the water and humidity under any condition. - June 17, 2010 - Temporary Heating Technologies

Robina Partners with Central States Distributor

Robina Floors, a leading manufacturer and provider of engineered wood and laminate flooring, announces a new distribution partner in the Central Plains and Texas. The Master’s Craft Flooring Company is committed to providing quality flooring products that build a reputation of excellence. - June 17, 2010 - Robina Floors

Flood Control, Inc. Mobilizes to Kansas City and Oklahoma to Assist with Flash Floods

Flood Control has mobilized its CAT teams to assist with the flash floods in Kansas City and Oklahoma. - June 17, 2010 - Flood Control, Inc.

Solarflow Launches Awareness Campaign to Highlight Energy Saving Rebate Programs

Despite cutbacks, state and federal home energy assessment programs and rebates for water tanks or hot solar systems still remain in place. Solarflow, a Melbourne-based water tank and solar hot water solutions company, commenced a campaign to stress that home energy assessment programs and rebates for water tanks and hot solar systems remain in place despite cutbacks. - June 16, 2010 - Solarflow

Five Star Painting Expands Into Simcoe County, Ontario with a New Franchise

Five Star Painting, one of the fastest-growing painting franchise companies, is happy to announce a new member of their team, Jim Kemp. He recently purchased a new franchise covering cities in Simcoe County, Ontario. Jim is excited about all of the possibilities available with Five Star Painting,... - June 16, 2010 - Five Star Painting

Tilt-Up Construction Goes "Green"

Greensleeves LLC, announced today that LJB Inc. and Greensleeves have signed an agreement to develop and market high performance tilt-up buildings that use 35 to 50 percent less energy than conventional buildings. - June 13, 2010 - Greensleeves LLC

Habitat for Humanity and Morris Jenkins Finish Up Their 19th Home

Charlotte, NC – June 10th, 2010 Morris Jenkins has been partnered with Habitat for Humanity for 10 years and has just completed work on their 19th home. Habitat is a great way for Morris Jenkins to add to the community because each house needs an HVAC system and since Morris Jenkins does... - June 12, 2010 - Morris Jenkins

Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Its Next Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana

The recent CPSC/HUD publication of remediation guidelines and the findings of fact & conclusions of law filed by Judge Fallon are no cause for change to the remediation protocol endorsed by the Building Envelope Institute since October 2009. - June 11, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute

Atelier Brazilian Hardwood Flooring Now Offered by Stewartfloor

Chicago-based Brazilian hardwood flooring dealer offers new coating line for Brazilian Teak / Cumaru and Brazilian Chestnut / Sucupira / Tiete Chestnut - June 11, 2010 - Stewartfloor

Palatine Oil Company Set to Move Into New Corporate Office Building in Schaumburg

Current POC Headquarters in Palatine, Illinois will soon be relocated to larger commercial space with other Rabine Group companies - June 10, 2010 - Rabine Group

Rose Paving Company Receives Annual Award for Business Excellence

Rose Paving has been honored with an Annual Award for Business Excellence (AABE) in the mid-sized company category. Twenty-two companies, organizations, and agencies were honored at an awards ceremony on March 18 hosted by The Business Ledger. The AABE’s, given for business achievement,... - June 04, 2010 - Rose Paving Company

Lewisville Slab Leak Experts, C & W Plumbing, Offers Slab Leak Detection and Advice

Lewisville Plumbing Company C & W Plumbing offers slab leak detection for all of Dallas and the surrounding areas. “A slab leak can be very costly to homeowners. A leak in the slab is caused by plumbing pipes deteriorating under the foundation of your home,” says the Lewisville... - June 03, 2010 - C & W Plumbing

Charlotte Plumbing Company, Ben Franklin Plumbing Offers Information Online

Charlotte Plumbing Company Ben Franklin Plumbing has launched an online initiative designed to ensure that information, tips and resources are readily available for families and businesses on leaks, water heaters, drain cleaning and other plumbing tips. With the launch of their new site, the... - June 03, 2010 - Dan King Services

Nottingham Central Heating Firm Midlands Gas Installations Says "Look After Your Boiler..."

A recent survey by Nottingham Central Heating Installation firm Midlands Gas Installations found that many people failed to look after their central heating with only 60% of people remembering to get an annual boiler service. - June 03, 2010 - Midlands Gas Installations

Five Star Painting Expands Into Oakland County, Michigan with a New Franchise

Five Star Painting, one of the fastest-growing painting franchise companies, is happy to announce a new member of their team, King Dominguez. - June 02, 2010 - Five Star Painting

Trans Energy Systems New-Look Website

Trans Energy Systems have updated their website with a new look/new feel and an easier navigation panel. They are pleased to have information about their projects that have been completed with videos and presentations. This will enable viewers to see the quality preparation that takes place from... - June 01, 2010 - Trans Energy Systems

Mineta San José International Airport Completes Solar Energy System with Canadian Solar PV Modules and Rosendin Electric Team

1.12 Megawatt Installation to Power 20 Percent of the New SJC Rental Car Garage’s Lighting Load with Clean Solar Energy. - May 30, 2010 - Rosendin Electric

Hamstra, Greensleeves' CTO, Named Thought Leader in Energy

Stephen Hamstra, CTO of Greensleeves LLC, was named a 2010 Thought Leader in Energy by West Michigan Business Review, a weekly business to business news organization. The selection was based upon his impact in alternative energy in West Michigan which represented forward-thinking action and... - May 29, 2010 - Greensleeves LLC

Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Seminar for Defective Drywall in New Orleans, Louisiana

The Building Envelope Science Institute (BESI) has held training seminars on Defective Drywall throughout Florida since October 2009; now the institute is going to New Orleans to provide qualified individuals training to perform inspections and remediation on structures with Chinese "Defective" Drywall. - May 27, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute

Rabine Group Purchases Corporate Office Building in Schaumburg

Current Rabine Group Headquarters in Richmond, Illinois will soon be relocated to larger, more business-friendly commercial space - May 27, 2010 - Rabine Group

Rocksolid Stone Works Completes Major Expansion Projects at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Rocksolid Stone Works and Wood Dimensions Inc. Completes Major Interior Design, Fabrication, and Installation for New Airport Concourse. - May 27, 2010 - Rocksolid Surfaces

Charlotte Plumbing & Air Conditioning Company, Dan King Services, Proves Their Customer Satisfaction Strategy Works

According to experts at Dan King Services, their Charlotte plumbing and Charlotte Air Conditioning clients continue to use their services all year round because of their customer satisfaction. Most of all, their Charlotte Plumbing Company, Ben Franklin Plumbing and their Charlotte Air Conditioning... - May 26, 2010 - Dan King Services

Metro Custom is Keeping Customers in Touch with Crestron Apps for iTouch and iPad and iPhones

Crestron system can incorporate their home audio and video system distribution. They can also have it designed so that their home HVAC, Security, Lighting and Energy conservation is also built into their system. - May 26, 2010 - Metro Custom Installations, Inc

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