Alabamas Brett/Robinson Beats Condo Pitfalls, Opens New Beachfront Building, Second Largest in State

Gulf Coast real estate developer Brett/Robinson and Alabama Governor Bob Riley announced the grand opening – and stellar sales – of the state’s second largest building earlier this month. Not only does the opening of the $175 million, 25-floor Phoenix West demonstrate buying power in a weak economy, it’s a bright spot in a national real estate stall. “This is a big deal for Alabama’s Gulf Coast, and an example for the nation,” said Alabama Governor Bob Riley. “It proves... 

12.5 Million Letter of Credit From Wal-Mart Foundation to Expedite Construction of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

The leadership of the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. announced today that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., through the Wal-Mart Foundation has provided a $12.5 million letter of credit which will expedite the beginning of physical construction of the memorial. The Wal-Mart Foundation’s latest effort is in addition to the $1 million donation it made in 2005. The generous support provided by Wal-Mart allows the Memorial Foundation to obtain a construction... 

First National Panel Company Completes Retrofit of Lindstrom Manufacturing Facility

First National Panel Company, Inc. (Other OTC:FNPN.PK) – a leading manufacturer of high-performance pre-cast residential and commercial concrete panel wall systems – today announced completion of the first phase of retrofitting its Lindstrom manufacturing facility. The company has resumed production and is now accepting and fulfilling orders. An initial contract for 260 panels, costing over $36,000, allows both fine-tuning and final process adjustments that will, in turn, pave the way... 

Runways to Open at Dulles, OHare and Sea-Tac

Airports Council International–North America (ACI-NA) applauded the opening of three new runways at major hub airports this week, and commended the airports and the Bush Administration for helping to reduce delays and increase aviation efficiency and capacity. Dulles, O’Hare and Seattle-Tacoma International Airports all celebrate new runway openings on November 20. Department of Transportation Secretary Mary Peters and Acting Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Robert Sturgell will... 

EMCOR Group, Inc. Subsidiary Awarded Contract for Mechanical Systems Installations at EMC Corporation

EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME), a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that its EMCOR Services Northeast subsidiary has received a contract for the installation of mechanical systems at EMC Corporation; located in Hopkinton, MA, EMC is a world leader in developing and providing information infrastructure technology and solutions to organizations. EMCOR Services Northeast will be responsible... 

Dayton Superior Improves Precast Accessory Capability by Manufacturing the COREWALL® Precast Insert Product Line for Precast Construction in the U.S.

Dayton Superior Corporation (NASDAQ:DSUP), the leading North American provider of specialized products for the non-residential concrete construction market, has begun manufacturing the COREWALL® precast insert system in the United States. Dayton Superior, the North American leader in precast construction, has sold the COREWALL line of slotted precast inserts in the United States for 20 years as part of our extensive precast accessories lineup,” states Precast Accessory Product Manager Bob Roeller.... 

Alabamas Brett/Robinson Beats Condo Pitfalls, Opens New Beachfront Building, Second Largest in State

Gulf Coast real estate developer Brett/Robinson and Alabama Governor Bob Riley announced the grand opening — and stellar sales — of the state’s second largest building earlier this month. Not only does the opening of the $175 million, 25-floor Phoenix West demonstrate buying power in a weak economy, it’s a bright spot in a national real estate stall. “This is a big deal for Alabama’s Gulf Coast, and an example for the nation,” said Alabama Governor Bob Riley.... 

Paradise Found in the Heart of Arizona

Tucked away in the elevated desert hills above Phoenix is Paradise Reserve, one of the last luxury gated communities and multi-acre parcels bordering the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Poised at the “crossroads” of Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, downtown Phoenix and the Biltmore area, Paradise Reserve is a rare gem and outstanding investment opportunity, offering a lifestyle of prestige, exclusivity and environmental stewardship and responsibility. Paradise Reserve features estate-sized properties... 

Royal Laser Corp. Provides Update on Former Venture Steel Shareholder Litigation

Royal Laser Corp. has received notice of judgement on a legal matter relating to a former shareholder and option-holder employee of Venture Steel Inc., a subsidiary of Royal Laser. This matter was a result of actions taken by the prior owners of Venture Steel Inc. The judgement amounts to approximately $4.8 million plus interest of approximately $0.5 million, of which approximately $1.5 million has been held in reserve by the Company. The Company believes that the outcome of the litigation is appealable,... 

Wind Energy America Inc. Obtains Financing to Complete Minnesota Wind Farm

Wind Energy America Inc. announced today that it has started ordering parts and commencing construction and interconnect operations to complete its wind farm project in Minnesota which contains two of the Gamesa wind turbines acquired in the Boreal Energy asset purchase. When commissioning of these two turbines is completed, WNEA will receive its first material revenues from generating utility-scale electricity from wind power. This Buffalo Ridge wind farm and its revenue production will be 100%...