Luminus Wins Business of the Year Award from Enterprise Bank

Luminus Devices, Inc., announced that Enterprise Bank of Lowell named the company one of the recipients of its 2008 Business of the Year Awards at the recent Celebration of Excellence gala held at Lowell Memorial Auditorium in front of nearly 1,000 people. “The first Enterprise Bank Awards celebrated the positive impact successful businesses such as Luminus Devices have on our community,” said Jack Clancy, CEO, Enterprise Bank. “This year’s winners will inspire all of us to participate in... 

Alcoa Features Aluminum Solutions for Building and Construction Industry at Greenbuild 2008

Alcoa announced that it is featuring numerous examples of how green buildings start with Alcoa aluminum at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which starts today in Boston. The Alcoa booth (#126) provides an overview of the many aluminum products that help the building and construction industry make strides in reducing energy consumption and emissions in their projects. The Alcoa exhibit will feature a selection of buildings that have received world energy and environmental standard... 

State and Local Architect Groups Support California Fire Survivors With Important Rebuilding Resources and Warn Against Fraud and Re-Entering Homes Prematurely

The American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) and local chapters, AIA Santa Barbara, AIA Los Angeles, AIA Inland, and AIA Orange County are again actively working with city and county building officials to simplify and facilitate the process of rebuilding the communities devastated by the wildfires. John Grounds, AIA, president of The AIACC, states, “As we’ve learned from post-fire recovery in the past, this is not the time to make hasty decisions. Residents should educate... 

Heating Season: One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Says How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

As we enter the colder months of the year and an increased amount of people begin to use more indoor appliances – like furnaces, ranges, room heaters and ducts –the chances of carbon monoxide poisoning increases. In fact, the Carbon Monoxide Safety Association says that carbon monoxide from fuel-burning appliances kills some 200 people each year and sends over 5,000 people to the hospital emergency rooms for treatment. “Carbon monoxide gas is usually sourced from poorly burnt fuels that... 

The envision Group Environmental Contracting Division Contributes $4.5 Million in Contracts

The envision Group, is pleased to announce that its environmental contracting division, through it’s subsidiary IONA Contractors Ltd., has been awarded $4.5 Million in contracts for 2008. “We appreciate the opportunity to provide our innovative approaches and considerable experience to these remediation projects and are pleased to support our clients in meeting their environmental objectives”, stated Jimmy Ganley, Environmental Manager for IONA. Under these contracts IONA Contractors... 

Habitat for Humanity Celebrates Its 1000th Colorado Home Dedication

Habitat for Humanity of Colorado today announced it will dedicate its 1000th home November 22 at the Hertz family home in Longmont, Colo. As Christine Hertz receives the keys to her new home and begins her journey with Habitat, Juana Mendoza, a longtime Habitat homeowner, also has a milestone to celebrate. She has made her last mortgage payment and now owns her home. As Hertz prepares for her first mortgage payment, Mendoza will burn her mortgage in celebration of her last. The honorable Andrew Romanoff,... 

Cousins Declares Fourth Quarter Common Stock Dividend and Announces Extension and Expansion of Stock Repurchase Program

Cousins Properties Incorporated announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, or $1.00 per share on an annualized basis, payable December 22, 2008, to common stockholders of record on December 8, 2008. The fourth quarter 2008 common stock dividend is $0.12 per share lower than the third quarter 2008 common stock dividend. “Cousins is not under stress from debt commitments or loan maturities, and our balance sheet is strong,” said Jim... 

New Gardening Tool, SunStick Home, Makes Light of Growing Healthy House Plants

Rather than guessing the optimal location for house plants to flourish, a new garden tool, SunStick Home detects the light intensity indoors within minutes while sitting as pretty as a flower. “In order to grow beautiful house plants, you really need to know how many foot-candles of light your plant will receive inside your home,” said Kerry VerMeulen, Co-owner of Plumstone, LLC, makers of SunStick (which measures sunlight outdoors) and SunStick Home. “SunStick Home answers that essential question... 

Revitalization Presses Forward on Jekyll Island, GA, First Redeveloped Condominium Hotel Opens Doors This Week

Although real estate development has stagnated in most parts of the country, it’s moving ahead rapidly on Jekyll Island, Georgia. In October, the board of directors for the Jekyll Island Authority approved revitalization plans for the island paradise, and this week Jekyll Oceanfront Resort becomes the first redeveloped condominium hotel to open its doors to owners and guests on this state-owned barrier island. ADVERTISEMENT “During the real estate boom in the early part of this decade,... 

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

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 economy is to plan ahead. Stash emergency cash and...