Westaff Announces New Relationship With SIRVA, Inc.

Friday, November 21st 2008

Westaff, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSTF), a leading provider of staffing services, announced today that it has established a staffing relationship with SIRVA, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Westaff will act as a single source provider by centralizing and managing SIRVA’s contingent staffing program. As part of the staffing portfolio, Westaff will be providing in-depth recruiting and placement for SIRVA’s administrative, clerical and information technology... 

Prime Group Realty Trusts Continental Towers Named BOMAs Suburban Chicago Outstanding Building for the Fourth Time.

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Prime Group Realty Trust Chicago-based real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that the premier, Class A, 975,000 square-foot Continental Towers office complex in Rolling Meadows, IL, controlled and managed by Prime Group Realty Trust, was recently named “The Outstanding Building of the Year” (TOBY) for the Chicago Suburban market by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Suburban Chicago. This is the fourth time in... 

Citi Foundation Awards $500,000 to Enterprise Community Partners Grant to Further Leadership and Innovation in Green, Affordable Housing

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Citi Foundation awarded Enterprise Community Partners a $500,000 grant in support of its Green Communities ® initiative, the largest effort in the U.S. to bring the benefits of green building to low-income people. The grant will support the continued growth and expansion of Green Communities by enabling Enterprise to create more green affordable developments, deepen technical support in improving building energy performance and tap the emerging... 

Grubb & Ellis Company Forms Financial Services Asset Management Practice to Help Clients Create Value in Current Environment

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Grubb & Ellis Company, a leading real estate services and investment firm, today announced that it has formed the Financial Services Asset Management Practice designed to provide critical services to financial institutions, special servicers and government agencies dealing with challenged real estate and mortgage assets. “The current environment is placing significant stress on a variety of our clients who are managing real estate debt as... 

Interactive ‘New Source Review’ (NSR) Air Quality Permitting Portal Launched Online

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Citation Technologies joined forces with RTP Environmental Associates, Inc. to launch NSRonline® , a dynamic portal for EPA’s environmental preconstruction permitting program. NSRonline will increase productivity of air quality professionals up to 20% thanks to an integrated collaboration platform and a clever set of productivity tools, such as the NSR portal search ability and the tracking of regulatory document changes. NSRonline® is a... 

ABM Green Care Helps Companies Secure the Benefits of Green Cleaning and Achieve U.S. Green Building Councils LEED® Certification

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

A growing number of companies are seeking the benefits of “green cleaning” as a way to enhance employee health and productivity and to have a positive impact on the environment, according to ABM Industries Incorporated, one of the United States’ leading facility services contractors. The need for green cleaning is acute: According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans on average spend 90 percent of their time indoors – and poor... 

Consumer Education Services, Inc. Releases Top Four Ways to Protect Money in Current Economic Environment

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

As the economy continues to decline and more consumers find themselves affected by the credit crunch, many are wondering how they can protect themselves and be smart with their money. Consumer Education Services, Inc. (CESI), a nonprofit consumer credit counseling service, has released a list of four ways consumers can protect their money in the current economic environment. 1. Plan ahead The most important thing you can do with your money in any... 

Two Experienced Real Estate Executives Join Watt Companies to Lead Acquisition Efforts

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Signaling its intent to step-up acquisition efforts, Watt Companies has added two seasoned executives to lead the firm’s acquisition activities, with a focus on office opportunities and retail development. John Lee has joined Watt Realty Advisors as Vice President with responsibility for office acquisitions and brings significant experience with major firms in California as well as Texas. Kenneth Hira joins Watt Commercial Properties to reload their... 

Two Experienced Real Estate Executives Join Watt Companies to Lead Acquisition Efforts

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Signaling its intent to step-up acquisition efforts, Watt Companies has added two seasoned executives to lead the firm’s acquisition activities, with a focus on office opportunities and retail development. John Lee has joined Watt Realty Advisors as Vice President with responsibility for office acquisitions and brings significant experience with major firms in California as well as Texas. Kenneth Hira joins Watt Commercial Properties to reload their... 

ASC Signal Relocates Texas Earth Station Antenna (ESA) Division

Sunday, November 16th 2008

ASC Signal Corporation has relocated its Earth Station Antenna engineering, customer support and product line management staff to a new facility located in Plano, Texas. This new building features office and laboratory space that will be used for the company’s development of antennas, feed systems, antenna controllers, and earth station systems. In addition, at a nearby location, ASC Signal has a high performance antenna test and range facility...