IBT Holdings Honored by Women Presidents Organization and Entrepreneur Magazine

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and Entrepreneur Magazine have announced that IBT Holdings has been named one of the Top 50 fastest-growing women-owned/led privately-owned businesses in North America. Comprised of IBT Enterprises, Design Build Concepts and International Banking Technologies, IBT Holdings offers the complete continuum of solutions for the financial services and specialty retail industries. IBT Holdings companies provide... 

New Aluminum Picket Railing System from Hollaender Manufacturing Requires No Welding

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Hollaender Manufacturing has introduced a new aluminum, component based picket railing system that requires absolutely no welding, yet retains strength and rigidity. The system is made possible by Hollaender’s new Speed-Rail® fitting #156-85, a friction-fit picket tee that firmly attaches the pickets to the top and bottom horizontal rails. The picket tee is part of Hollaender’s Speed-Rail line of fittings and is machined from 6063 –... 

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas With Your Ideal Tree

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Deck the halls with the ultimate Christmas tree whether you’re living in an apartment or bustling household. This holiday season holds a tree for every budget and size so start preparing for your holly jolly season with assorted varieties of live-and hard-to-distinguish-from-live-Christmas trees at Lowe’s. “Choosing a Christmas tree is usually part of a dearly held tradition in many families, evoking childhood memories of riding... 

Home Hardware Selects MessageWay for Retail Network Advanced Managed File Transfer (MFT)

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

MessageWay Solutions(TM), a leading provider of Advanced Managed File Transfer (MFT) software, today announced that Home Hardware, Canada’s largest independent home improvement retailer, has selected MessageWay(R) for Advanced Managed File Transfer (MFT). MessageWay will be used to manage the exchange of electronic files between more than 1,000 retail outlets and the Home Hardware order processing and replenishment systems. Brent Horst, Home... 

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... 

Home Hardware Selects MessageWay for Retail Network Advanced Managed File Transfer (MFT)

Monday, November 17th 2008

MessageWay Solutions(TM), a leading provider of Advanced Managed File Transfer (MFT) software, today announced that Home Hardware, Canada’s largest independent home improvement retailer, has selected MessageWay® for Advanced Managed File Transfer (MFT). MessageWay will be used to manage the exchange of electronic files between more than 1,000 retail outlets and the Home Hardware order processing and replenishment systems. Brent Horst, Home... 

American Garage Supply and Garage Outfitters Announce Plans for North American Expansion

Monday, November 17th 2008

American Garage Supply, the leading producer and distributor of plywood garage cabinets, garage flooring, overhead storage, wall storage, garage accessories, and HandiWall, is expanding their successful regional dealer network across the United States and into Canada. News of this growth coincides with the introduction of their new Signature Series plywood garage cabinets and garage floor coating partnership that gives them the exclusive North American... 

Patagonia Opens First Texas Store in Historic Building in Austin

Sunday, November 16th 2008

Outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia has set up shop in downtown Austin with the opening of its 25th retail store and its first location in Texas. The new 7,000-square-foot Patagonia store at 316 North Congress is located in a historic building that began life as the W.B. Smith dry goods store in 1884, four years before the state capitol down the street was completed. The store carries Patagonia-branded outdoor sports and lifestyle products tailored... 

Cook Group To Renovate Downtown Canton Buildings

Saturday, November 15th 2008

CGI Real Estate Holdings, LLC, a Bloomington Indiana-based Cook Group company, purchased two buildings in downtown Canton, in June. The Randolph building, built in 1883, located at 3 & 5 East Side Square and 15 East Side Square are now being renovated. “These are great old and once-vibrant buildings. It will be a joy to bring life back to them,” said Jim Murphy, President, CFC. Inc., Cook Group’s real estate development and management company. CFC,...