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BJAC Releases Podcast on Recycling
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, P.A., one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on recycling. In this podcast, Aggie Crews, LEED AP and project manager at BJAC, offers tips for recycling in an industry that... - November 21, 2007 - BJAC
Colliers Bulgaria Named Best Employer 2007
National survey by international HR consultancy Hewitt Associates, ranking more than 70 companies. - November 21, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Scottsdale Fine Properties of Scottsdale Arizona Steps Forward to Become One of the "World’s Best" for the 3rd Consecutive Year
Now in their 13th year, the awards were presented by former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond at a glittering gala dinner in London’s Grosvenor Square. Approximately 400 property professionals representing 56 different countries around the globe gathered in eager anticipation of winning one or more of the 100 highly prestigious awards across 20 categories. - November 21, 2007 - Scottsdale Fine Properties
Catherine DeWitt Receives Certified Professional Marketer Designation (CPSM)
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, a Raleigh-based architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Catherine DeWitt, director of marketing, has achieved the designation of Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) from the Society for Professional... - November 20, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Sepideh Asefnia to Address 3rd Annual North Carolina Transportation Conference
Sepideh Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), has been named a speaker of the 3rd Annual North Carolina Transportation Conference. The conference will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the McKimmon Center, located at 1101 Gorman St. in Raleigh. - November 20, 2007 - SEPI Engineering Group
Mary Kromenhoek Named Builder Services Representative for the Village of Buckhaven
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, (www.hpwnewhomes.com) has announced that Mary Kromenhoek has been named the builder services representative for the Village of Buckhaven. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder... - November 20, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
JoAnn Barlow of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Awarded Certified Residential Specialist Designation
Susan Holbrook, senior vice president and sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Falls of Neuse Road office, (www.hpw.com) has announced that JoAnn Barlow has been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, which... - November 19, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Announces New Client Services Associate
Eric Phillips, vice president and general manager of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Triangle, a Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. company, has announced that Lora Bulla has joined the firm as a client services associate. In this position Bulla will be responsible for guiding clients through... - November 19, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
TS Kitchens of Collingswood New Jersey Appoints a New Kitchen Designer
Catherine Hartley joins the staff at Tuscan Sun Kitchens. - November 17, 2007 - Tuscan Sun Kitchens
Panther Platform Rentals’ Refurbishment of Machines
Panther Platform Rentals, one of the fastest growing providers of powered access hire have expanded their refurbishment centre at their headquarters in Luton. - November 17, 2007 - Panther Platform Rentals
DesignerHardware.com - Announces Its High Efficiency Toilets
Caroma has excelled in the creation of the High-Efficiency Toilet (HET). By employing a dual flush mechanism, the user is able to select a full flush (1.6gpf) or a half flush (0.8gpf). The half flush is capable of flushing all liquid waste and even small solid waste. The full flush is only required for large solid waste. Since the average use only requires a half flush to dispose of waste 80% of the time, the average water consumption of these toilets is less than 1 gallon per flush. - November 17, 2007 - DesignerHardware.com
Carroll Homes Wins Burlington-Alamance Homebuilders Association 2007 Parade of Homes Award
Hal Byrd, co-president of Union Ridge Development, Inc., has announced that homebuilder Carroll Homes won an award for the Old Fields residential community in the Burlington-Alamance Homebuilders Association 2007 Parade of Homes. The winning homes were recognized at an awards dinner in honor of... - November 16, 2007 - Old Fields
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Agent Recognized with Best in the Business Award
Kevin Woody, vice president and managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston South Square office, (www.hpw.com) has announced that real estate agent Jon Elkin has received the national 2007 Best in the Business award from Quality Service Certified, Inc. (QSC). QSC is the premier... - November 16, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
AmerLink Designs with "Green" in Mind
America’s Log Home Company launches Green Outlook Program and partners with environmental charity to raise awareness for the importance of reforestation - November 16, 2007 - AmerLink, Ltd.
Team MJ Joins Keller Williams Realty Myrtle Beach South Market Center
Real Estate Consultants "Team MJ" is brought into the Market Center. - November 16, 2007 - Team MJ, Keller Williams Realty
Webuyhouses.com Finds Great Success Selling Homes and Getting Cash Quickly for Owners
We Buy Houses is geared to the customer, takes pressure off of sellers, and gets them fast cash for their home. The process is simple and efficient. - November 15, 2007 - We Buy Houses
Underhill Landscaping Celebrates One Year on the Wooster Road Corridor, Sells Former Property to Cincinnati Park Board
Underhill Landscaping, a full-service design-build landscaping firm in Cincinnati for over eight years, is celebrating its one-year anniversary in its new location on Wooster Road, near the Linwood Gateway. The celebration will include an open house on December 5th for vendors and clients. The... - November 15, 2007 - Underhill Landscaping, Inc.
JDavis Architects Announces New Marketing Coordinator
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Laura Ewan has joined the firm as marketing coordinator. In this position, she will be responsible for coordinating internal employee communication,... - November 15, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Selected to Represent Bedford at Falls River Greenbriar Collection
Kim Agnolutto, director of marketing for Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that the firm has been selected to handle sales and marketing for the Bedford at Falls River Greenbriar Collection of new homes in Raleigh. The Greenbriar Collection at Bedford at Falls... - November 15, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Pacific Outdoor Living Donates Fountains for Pasadena Art Exhibit
Fountains Donated for LA Art Association’s “Go Native” Exhibit at Phantom Galleries LA - November 15, 2007 - Pacific Outdoor Living
National Real Estate Investment Club 2nd Annual Expo Showcased at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel Features JD from Flip This House
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) is an organization for real estate investors and real estate professionals. Their monthly meetings bring investors the very best education, top-notch investment opportunities and a friendly atmosphere that fosters networking. It is their intention to educate and motivate real estate investors to achieve the success they desire. - November 15, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Firstfloor K-12 Solutions Launches Design Prototype For K-12 Schools
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of FirstFloor K-12 Solutions, LLC, (www.firstfloor.biz) and SFL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), has announced that the firms have launched a new sustainable building design prototype for K-12 educational facilities. The prototype design, Dragonfly™, was formally... - November 14, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Agents Recognized with Best in the Business Award
Bob Howell, sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston North Durham office, has announced that real estate agents Stephanie Gaither-Harris and Anne Crawford have received the national 2007 Best in the Business award from Quality Service Certified, Inc. (QSC). QSC is the premier... - November 14, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Sunshine Roofing Completes Community Center Project
Sunshine Roofing, LLC, a Central Florida roofer, just completed its first project with minority contractor R.L. Burns. - November 14, 2007 - Sunshine Roofing, LLC
Panther Platform Rentals Invest in Power Towers
Panther Platform Rentals are continuing with their ongoing investment in new machines at branches throughout the UK with the addition of 80 brand new Power Towers. - November 14, 2007 - Panther Platform Rentals
Colliers International Czech Republic Concludes Acquisition of Landmark Prague Office Building
Charles Square Center purchased for nearly EUR 90m through the international property consultants. - November 14, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Tampa Area's New Luxury Green Community
On November 9th, 2007, luxury home builder Siebel Falls Homes celebrated the commencement of its Pasco Building Association 2007 Showcase Home with a Ground Breaking Ceremony held in their flagship community of Alsace. Located in Land O Lakes, the community of Alsace offers a "Practical Green" solution for today's living, focusing on energy efficiency and renewable resources. - November 13, 2007 - Cornerstone Properties International
Jd Mahoney Construction, Inc. Wins Two Burlington-Alamance Homebuilders Association 2007 Parade of Homes Awards
Hal Byrd, co-president of Union Ridge Development, Inc., has announced that JD Mahoney Construction, Inc. won two awards for the Old Fields residential community in the Burlington-Alamance Homebuilders Association 2007 Parade of Homes. The winning homes were recognized at an awards dinner in honor... - November 13, 2007 - Old Fields
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Selected to Represent 12 Oaks
Kim Agnolutto, director of marketing for Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that the firm has been selected to handle sales and marketing for the Cedarwood Collection of 12 Oaks, a residential community featuring the Cedarwood Collection of single-family homes... - November 13, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
BJAC Announces New Interior Designer
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, pa, (www.bjac.com) one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Dana Mortensen, LEED AP, has joined the firm as an interior designer. In this position, Mortensen will focus on space planning and sustainable design... - November 13, 2007 - BJAC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Agents Recognized with Best in the Business Award
Bill Guy, vice president and managing broker of the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Crabtree Valley office, has announced that the following real estate agents have received the national 2007 Best in the Business award from Quality Service Certified, Inc. (QSC): Connie Batten, Frances... - November 12, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Five Star Painting, a Leading Painting Franchise System, Partners with Painter Ready, a Leading Commercial Painting Franchise System to Deliver Services in North America
Five Star Painting and Painter Ready combined, provide service in 37 major Markets in North America, with operations in 19 states and provinces. - November 11, 2007 - Five Star Painting
Pacific Outdoor Living 14th Fastest Growing Company in SF Valley
Company Named on List of Top 50 Companies by San Fernando Valley Business Journal - November 11, 2007 - Pacific Outdoor Living
Hanwell Holiday Homes Building in Hapeville
Atlanta home builders, Hanwell Holiday Homes has started building charming, craftsman-style homes in Hapeville from the 200s. These single family homes feature 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms, inviting front porches, wood burning fireplaces, hardwood floors, extensive molding, gourmet kitchens, granite... - November 11, 2007 - Inside Atlanta Team @ Keller Williams Realty/Atlanta Classic
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Agents Recognized with Best in the Business Award
Joey Robbins, vice president and managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Cary Parkway office, has announced that the following real estate agents have received the national 2007 Best in the Business award from Quality Service Certified, Inc. (QSC): Norma Higdon, Betsy... - November 09, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Announces New Designer
Eric Phillips, vice president and general manager of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Triangle, a Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc. company, has announced that Jennifer C. Strickland has joined the firm as a designer. In this position Strickland will be responsible for designing bathrooms and... - November 09, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Plumbing the Depths of Colossal Clogs in the Nightmare After Thanksgiving
Hub Plumbing and Mechanical’s CEO John Wood provides a plumbers eye view of the aftermath of the Thanksgiving feast and offers suggestions on how to keep your plumber from becoming an unwanted Thanksgiving guest. - November 09, 2007 - Hub Plumbing & Mechanical
Colliers Concludes Single Largest Logistics and Industrial Transaction in Bulgarian History
22,000 m2 of warehouse space in Industrial Park Sofia East for Kaven Orbico - November 09, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
JDavis Architects, PLLC, Wins Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 Fast 50 Award
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm has won the Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 Fast 50 Award. The Fast 50 Award recognizes the fastest-growing privately-held companies in... - November 08, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Denmark Construction Company Wins Four Burlington-Alamance Homebuilders Association 2007 Parade of Homes Awards
Hal Byrd, co-president of Union Ridge Development, Inc., has announced that DenMark Construction Company won four awards for the Old Fields residential community in the Burlington-Alamance Homebuilders Association 2007 Parade of Homes. The winning homes were recognized at an awards dinner in honor... - November 08, 2007 - Old Fields
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Selected to Represent Renaissance Park
Kim Agnolutto, director of marketing for Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services, has announced that the firm has been selected to handle the sales and marketing for the Revival Collection at Renaissance Park, Raleigh’s newest urban neighborhood located five minutes from... - November 08, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
India Properties - Clicking on the Perfect Property
Finding any property for rent or sale, is a virtual time-consuming and risky nightmare for anyone. A fairly recent, fast and reliable alternative is going through a credible online property listing service like Indiaproperties.com, finds out Shonali Misra. - November 08, 2007 - India Properties
Business Centre Opens After 2 Years of Development
After 2 years of development, Capital Centre opens its doors to the world in grand fashion with a red carpet treatment. Noted as prime real estate for business, it opens with much acclaim. - November 08, 2007 - Capital Centre
Fitchburg Technology Campus Data Center Offers Small Businesses Top-Tier IT
$40 Million Data Center Gives Growing Companies Bandwidth Boost - November 08, 2007 - Fitchburg Technology Campus
Pacific Outdoor Living Receives Greystone Estate Showcase Award
Award is For Most Significant Contribution to the Grounds at Greystone Showcase. - November 08, 2007 - Pacific Outdoor Living
Carla Bonten Realty Says SW Florida Real Estate Great Deal for European Buyers
The Southwest Florida real estate market remains attractive to European buyers with homes in all price ranges. Carla Bonten Realty specializes in helping international investors purchase their piece of the "Sunshine Riviera" with a staff that represents over 14 different languages. - November 08, 2007 - Carla Bonten Realty
Local Real Estate Professional Recognized for Million-Dollar Successes
Doreen Drew Earns Membership in Prestigious Million Dollar Guild - November 07, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Daisy Mountain Real Estate
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC President Named Apex Rotarian of the Year
Royal Oaks Building Group LLC has announced that Rich Van Tassel, president of the company, has been named Co-Rotarian of the Year by the Rotary Club of Apex, sharing this year’s honor for the second consecutive year with Harvey Montague, president and founder of the Raleigh-based Montague... - November 07, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Agent Recognized with Best in the Business Award
Josh Swindell, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Kildaire office, has announced that real estate agent Glenn Weeks has received the national 2007 Best in the Business award from Quality Service Certified, Inc. (QSC). QSC is the premier advocate of consumer-oriented... - November 07, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Massive Increase in Supply of Holiday Homes in Bulgaria in First Half of 2007
Supply up 52% in mountain areas, 39% in coastal areas. - November 07, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe