RSC Equipment Rental Appoints Robert C. Fox II, Senior Vice President, Human Resources

RSC Equipment Rental, Inc., the operating entity for RSC Holdings Inc. one of the largest equipment rental providers in North America, announced today that Robert C. Fox II, a seasoned human resources executive with considerable experience in leadership development and succession planning gained during over 30 years in business, has joined the firm as Senior Vice President – Human Resources. “We are very pleased to have Bob Fox join our management... 

Mortgage Network Introduces MN 55+

Mortgage Network, Inc., the largest independent mortgage company in the Northeast, today announced MN55+. The new advisory service is designed specifically for the unique needs of today’s mature homeowners. The 55+ age group represents several unique market segments that exemplify major shifts in their views and perceptions on life, work, health and wellness, shopping, travel, technology and finances. In the face of declining investment portfolios,... 

On the Cusp of Black Friday, Colliers International Issues Semi-Annual Retail Report, Showing Marked Weakness in Retail Real Estate as 2009 Approaches

The U.S. retail market has undergone a sea change not experienced in this country since the early 1980s, according to the bi-annual Retail Real Estate Report issued today by Colliers International, a leading global real estate services firm. Due to recessionary conditions, retail real estate will be significantly afflicted for the remainder of this year and well into 2009, according to Colliers. Several reasons drive this monumental slowdown in retail... 

Wilshire Finance Partners Expands Services to Provide Financing for Section 8 Redevelopment Nationally

Wilshire Finance Partners has expanded its lending services to include funding for redevelopment of affordable housing nationwide. The surplus of vacant single family residences on the market, combined with a lack of Section 8 housing has created a window of opportunity to redevelop properties that will comply with affordable housing guidelines, according to Thomas OBryon, CEO. Unfortunately, funds are not being made readily available for redevelopment... 

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Applauds RONAs Leadership in Forest Management

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) program congratulated RONA on its new wood procurement policy, a step that positions RONA as a leader in responsible purchasing in corporate Canada. The wood products procurement policy, which includes the SFI program, is the first phase of RONA’s forest products procurement policy and applies to wood products that are sold in all stores. An anchor of the policy is RONA’s inclusive approach to sustainable... 

GFI Energy Ventures LLC Completes Sale of NORESCO to Carrier Corp.

GFI Energy Ventures LLC announced today the completion of the sale of its portfolio company, NORESCO, one of the largest providers of energy management and performance contracting services in the United States, to Carrier Corp., the world’s largest provider of HVAC and refrigeration solutions and a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. NORESCO was previously owned by the OCM/GFI Power Opportunities Fund II, L.P., a private equity fund co-managed... 

MSB, Enservio Link Speeds Contents Claim Processing

Property insurance information provider MSB and contents valuation provider Enservio deliver good news to the property insurance industry. Today the companies announce an alliance for delivering contents valuations for property claims through electronic integration between MSB’s IntegriClaim® property claim estimating solution and Enservio’s contents claims management process. Property insurers leveraging IntegriClaim’s Administrator... 

CYC Construction and Remcon Move Into New Headquarters

CYC Construction and Remcon, Inc. will open for business December 1 in their new corporate headquarters at 10003 South 152nd Street, according to Operations and Business Development Director Shelly Jochim. The companies’ 250 employees will move into the two-story, 25,000-square-foot facility during the Thanksgiving holidays, Ms. Jochim said. The companies will continue operations throughout the transition, she added. “The new office will... 

Research and Markets: Prefabricated Building and Kit Home Manufacturing in Australia Is An In-Depth Study Containing Statistics, Trends, Forecasts And Competitor Information

Veolia Energy North America, a leader in sustainable energy services and facility operations and management solutions, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with MultiLayer Coating Technologies, LLC (MCT) to manage an on-site thermal energy plant at MCT’s newly acquired manufacturing facility in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Veolia Energy will also be providing energy procurement services to MCT. “In today’s market, industrial... 

Ski-in, Ski-out Crystal Peak Lodge Becomes Luxurious Cornerstone of Breckenridge Resort’s New Peak 7 Base Village

One of the most popular ski and snowboard resorts in North America, Breckenridge Resort, Colo., is unveiling a new base village area this winter that features luxurious ski-in, ski-out accommodations and skier services. The Crystal Peak Lodge, opening today, is the centerpiece of Breckenridge Ski Resort’s new Peak 7 base village, which features a Mediterranean-themed dining experience at Sevens restaurant, a ski and ride school, a rental and...