MeadWestvaco Corp. announced Mark Lewis has joined the MWV Community Development and Land Management Group as the new chief financial officer, effective November 10. In this role, Mr. Lewis will focus on enhanced strategic planning, as well as overseeing financial analysis, reporting, and operations and information systems support. “The Community Development and Land Management group is growing a sustainable real estate business and providing sustainable...
China Advanced Construction Materials Group, Inc. a leading provider of ready-mix concrete in China, today announced the hiring of Gene Hsiao, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance. Mr. Hsiao has extensive experience in both finance and management positions. Prior to joining China ACM, Mr. Hsiao was the Director of Finance and Consulting Manager at Milligan & Company, LLC, where he was responsible for audit and compliance...
Kicking off the holiday season, Chef Wolfgang Puck hosted “the first Thanksgiving” at the most exclusive address in Los Angeles, The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE. The critically-acclaimed chef and restaurateur performed a holiday cooking demonstration before a private audience of 50 in the professional Gaggenau kitchen, featured at the model vignette of L.A. LIVE’s distinctive residences. Showcasing the five-star ambiance...
Smashburger, a fast-casual “better burger” concept recently launched and funded with $15 million by private equity and concept development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), today announced the appointment of Max Sheets as Vice President of Real Estate. Further preparing Smashburger for national expansion, the appointment follows the recent hire of Greg Creighton as Regional Vice President. Sheets brings over 20 years of experience in restaurant...
In a move to build upon its achievements and further accelerate growth , Dolce Hotels and Resorts, a meetings-focused hospitality company based here that manages 23 hotels, resorts and meetings centers in the United States, Canada and Europe, has appointed industry veteran Steven A. Rudnitsky as president and chief executive officer, effective Dec. 8. Rudnitsky, who recently stepped down as president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Worldwide’s...
Pluck Corporation, a subsidiary of Demand Media, and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company are collaborating to deliver a unique social experience to consumers visiting the Scotts.com site. By adding Pluck® social media capabilities to its website in early 2008, Scotts has increased its capability to engage with consumers, enabling them to participate in blogs, forums, photo galleries and other interactive tools designed to inspire, assist and advise gardening...
Big-D Construction Corporation today announced that ongoing success and growth have necessitated opening a regional office in Phoenix, Arizona. As the firm’s fifth regional office, Big-D Construction Southwest will serve its Arizona customers with innovative General Contracting, Design-Build and CMAR (Construction Management At-Risk) services. Founded by long-time business associates Jack Livingood, Hal White, Louie Sarracino, John Kane and Brent...
With construction 95 percent complete, Red Hawk Casino is excited to announce several property details that will distinguish it as the premier gaming destination in Northern California. When the property opens later this year, Red Hawk Casino will feature approximately 2,000 slot machines and 75 table games, six restaurants, four bars, more than 3,000 lighted and covered parking spaces, and a gift shop featuring unique merchandise. Red Hawk Casino...
Glimcher Realty Trust, one of the nation’s leading retail developers of upscale shopping and lifestyle centers, today confirmed some of the key retailers and restaurant merchants that will occupy Scottsdale Quarter. Scottsdale Quarter will include over 600,000 square feet of premium retail and office space in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona and is planned to open Phase I in spring 2009. Of the tenants announced, many are making their Phoenix/Scottsdale...
Thermique Technologies offers the solution to condensation on the windows around indoor pools, saunas, and steam showers. By installing window units with Thermique™ heated glass, problems with fog, steam, and moisture simply disappear. In addition to complete condensation control, swimmers/bathers coming out of an indoor pool or steam shower will feel no chill or drafts coming off the windows. They are able to dry off in complete comfort. Thermique...