Phelps Homes is a 2010 Canadian Home Builders' Association finalist for three National SAM Award categories: Best Attached Home, Best Website and the Marketing Excellence Award. "We are very proud and honoured to be nominated for this national home builder award in three categories this year," said Paul Phelps. "To be recognized nationally is a great achievement for us and a reflection of the ongoing efforts of our staff, trade partners and consultants. We are the only nominee in the marketing category whose work was produced 'in-house.'" Since 2001, Phelps Homes ...

Abstract Developments Inc. is a finalist for three 2010 Canadian Home Builders' Association National SAM Awards. In the New Home category, Abstract Developments is nominated for its single detached home over 2,200 square foot for "The Montebello - Edgecliffe Estate" project. Abstract Developments is also nominated for two marketing awards: Best Print Ad and Best Web site. "Some builders try to save a dollar to make a dollar, where as I will spend a dollar to earn a profit. Buyers are very educated now. You might as well give them the best design and value," said Mike ...

Testori Americas, a complete interior solution for car makers such as Hyundai Rotem, Bombardier, Kawasaki and AnsaldoBreda, is engaging in six to seven high profile projects, currently. "In terms of turnover, this [current projects] isn't the largest volume, but it is the largest number of projects," said Lindo Lapegna, CEO. "Our largest project was the M7 project for 1,200 cars. That deal was worth close to $100 million. That was one of the largest projects in North America." Even through mass transit is steadily increasing at about three to four percent annually, ...

Badger Explorer, a new formation and reservoir evaluation tool, explores and maps the extent of hydrocarbon resources. "It is what we call 'game-changing technology'," explains Chief Executive Officer Kjell Erik Drevdal. "When we get this commercial, it will change the way oil companies do their exploration activity. This will dramatically reduce the cost of activities and increase the environment aspects of exploration, because we don't have big rigs, vessels and helicopters disturbing the environment." According to Drevdal, the Badger Explorer tool will meet all ...

In an interview with Business Review USA, Karl Schmidt, President and Launtia Taylor, V.P. of Corporate Communications for Probat-Burns discuss the logistics of their company and how they are taking coffee from "green to ground." The Company believes that roasting coffee should be a green process. "We are providing very advanced technologies for utilizing clean energy to process coffee," says Schmidt in the article. "That includes a variety of environmentally controlled equipment such as thermal afterburners, which is basically the lowest technology, followed by ...

In an interview with Business Review Canada, Wayne Sills, the director of operations for the Rogers Centre, discusses its current sustainability initiatives, its role in achieving Major League Baseball's (MLB) goals for sustainability as well as plans to further improve efficiency and reduce its impact on the environment. Under Wayne Sills, the Rogers Centre sets the mark for sustainability in stadiums. It recycles the majority of its waste and has partnered with Encelium Technologies and Johnson Controls on the installation of HVAC and lighting automation technology ...

Car Insurance Rates has published additional pages designed to provide resources to drivers who are relocating to another state. Commonly, drivers switch car insurance policies when they move or make adjustments to their coverage, and the new pages will help make the transition a smooth one. Among the relocation resources are state-by-state coverage and price guides. "Relocating out of state can be a stressful experience, and car insurance is just one more stressor to deal with while moving. Car Insurance Rates can help make an out-of-state move easier with the new relocation ...

In a report in Business Review Canada, Randy Fox, Vice President and General Manager of the Americas for LM Wind Power, speaks on the company's wind tunnel that assists with product development and how it attracts and retains employees. While the green and environmentally sustainable market has become greatly popular in the last decade, there are companies that have been creating products to improve carbon footprints years before it became trendy to work to save the planet. LM Wind Power Inc. is a global leader and supplier in the wind turbine market with 30 years in ...

Finding a new home can be a challenge, especially when the future is uncertain. Will you need room for a growing family, aging parents, or visiting guests? Do you envision a home that is perfect for entertaining, or zoned for privacy? Pardee Homes' Plan 2 at Silverthorne in master-planned Canyon Hills is as versatile a new home as you could imagine, and with prices at their lowest in years, a great new home choice. "Great room living makes the Silverthorne Plan 2 home ideal for entertaining or cozy family gatherings," said Matt Sauls, regional marketing director for ...

Altmans Winnebago Pre-Season Clearance Event is going on throughout the month of March and this will be the "Big One" according to company President, Joe Altman. With times still a bit challenging, Altmans Winnebago and some of their suppliers announced a repeat of their $5 RV Oil Change. Altmans Winnebago announced a few weeks ago that their Priority RV Service department in Carson will offer RVers the opportunity to get their RV oil changed for only $5.00 - and yes, that price does include the filter and "no strings". "We expect many customers will want to get ...

Covering Scotland, Norway and Canada, Solvtrans' mission is to provide its customers with quality products while remaining eco-friendly. Established in 1986, Solvtrans is a shipping and logistics company that specialises in transporting live fish. It employs 160 people with 13 located at its head office in Alesund, Norway and the rest on its range of vessels. What sets Solvtrans apart in its business is the way it handles and transports live fish. A disease outbreak in Scotland led to the authorities demanding an industry overhaul of live salmon transportation standards. "The ...

NAS Airport Services is fully aware of its corporate responsibility; although they work with some major airline operators, they still reach out to the local community. Around 80 percent of NAS' business is concerned with in-flight catering, supplying some of the world's biggest International airlines including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways and South African Airways. The company's most important client, however, is Kenya Airways, which General Manager Eric Rouvillois says has always supported and encouraged NAS' growth. "Kenya Airways ...

Anago Cleaning Systems has been named a top franchise in Franchisee Satisfaction for 2011 by Franchise Business Review (FBR). FBR is a national franchise market research firm that surveys Franchisees in critical areas including operations, financial opportunity, training, and support. Anago has consistently ranked as one of the top companies with outstanding Franchisee satisfaction. This prestigious award is a testament to Anago's motto - "We are here for our Franchisees, and they are our only business". Since its inception in 1989, Anago has assisted individuals ...

If you would like to sample a smokeless cigarette that truly lives up to its name (Satisfying Smoke), then go to the Ellison Building at the State Fairgrounds on March 25th, 26th, and 27th. Satisfying Smoke will be there to let anyone over the age of 18 years old try their product. The Satisfying Smoke e-cig is a high quality alternative to tobacco, with its two piece design, that is maintenance free as well as practical. The dual battery kit comes with two rechargeable batteries, one home USB charging system, and five cartridges in your choice of flavor. There ...

Wenzel America, the US branch of leading German coordinate measuring machine manufacturer Wenzel Group, has expanded the resources and capabilities available on its website, www.wenzelamerica.com. The goal of Wenzel's website upgrade is to provide US manufacturers with faster, more comprehensive access to Wenzel's product catalog and key CMM, gear measuring and 3D imaging component data. Wenzel America's website has incorporated a new "product solutions navigator". This application allows website visitors to easily drill down to relevant product categories directly ...

According to the American Cancer Society one in six men is diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. For 2010, this statistic translated to over 200,000 American men, of which it is estimated that 15% will not survive. The prostate is a gland that is located in an area of the body called the pelvic floor. Specific to males, the prostate is responsible for creating fluids that protect and cultivate semen sperm cells. The urethra, a tubular pathway for urine and semen, runs directly through the center of the prostate. This means that prostate problems can affect urination, ...

As White Digital Media's global corporation expands, the company showcases that growth from within is not only possible but feasible in a short period of time. Freddie Pierce, the former lead graphic designer, is now White Digital Media's Director of Interactive Media. Pierce joined WDM in December of 2010 to help redesign the company's various magazines, websites and logos. While performing this "digital facelift," Pierce's creativity and initiative to lead others was overwhelming to upper management. The decision to promote Pierce coincided with last month's release ...

White Digital Media announced today the promotion of Chad Recchia to Global Director of Marketing. The former Marketing Manager is also a graduate of the group's first internship class. Recchia started at White Digital Media in late 2009 as one of the company's first interns. He has matured with the company and is credited with developing the group's highly functioning marketing department. In the past six months the department has grown to include event, public relations, social media, SEO and design professionals. As Global Director of Marketing, Recchia will oversee ...

Over 20 years of moving experience and a maximum customer satisfaction guarantee backs every move performed by Nationwide Movers, Houston, through their AGoodMover.Com website. State-of-the-art equipment plus a trained and screened team of moving professionals helps to provide these Houston Movers' customers with peace of mind during the stressful moving process. Nationwide Movers, Houston, is known for customizing their services to meet the specific needs of their residential and commercial clients. This is particularly true for long distance moves into and out of ...

The second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. is from colon cancer. It is also the third most common form of cancer for both men and women. Surgery is usually the course of action that is followed once a diagnosis is confirmed. Dr. Eric Haas, www.DrEricHaas.com, an acclaimed Houston colorectal surgeon is at the forefront of researching and employing technologically advanced colon and rectal surgical techniques such as laparoscopy, single incision laparoscopy and robotics. Eric Haas is board certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American ...

For Sale by Builder & Owner Magazine unveiled today their new magazine design, complete with features that can help builders and realtors sell more homes. The magazines are available to consumers for free inside triangle area grocery stores. On any given day, there are thousands of families who are searching to buy a new home in the Triangle area. This is still true even as we read the reports of gloom and doom about high unemployment, stricter lending rules and fears that prices will continue to fall. True, a rising number of foreclosures are weighing down prices. ...

Internet entrepreneur and budding philanthropist, Jesse Willms, announced that he is sponsoring 10 students from Ardrossan High School through the Flight Plan business coaching program. Willms said he was doing so because he thinks that the Canadian educational system, while wonderful in many respects, doesn't do enough to prepare teens for the real business world when they graduate. Jesse is just one of many people that will help the entire graduating class of Ardrossan High School. "I want to make sure that students understand what they need to do to prepare themselves ...

In an interview with Energy Digital, an insider of the Middle East explains the tension that is causing oil prices to rise, while leaving countries to re-think their offshore positions. Oil controversies have made constant news beginning in the early 1900s. Having most of the world's economic superpowers linked to oil, it's no surprise there has been a high interest surrounding the Middle East. With recent uprisings and overthrowing of government officials, now more than ever the issue of oil is vast. With Algeria, Libya, Bahrain and Egypt supplying over one-third ...

The island of Cyprus is one of the most popular Mediterranean travel destinations for Brits. With plenty of history, warm weather and beaches it makes an ideal escape from the winter cold. The online car hire rate comparison experts at Carrentals.co.uk make it easy to find the rental car you want at a price that will make you happy. From Ayia Napa to Famagusta, your Cyprus car hire destination is covered on their extensive website. Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, said, "Everyone likes to save money when they travel, and our website is the best ...

Internet voucher codes site DiscountVouchers.co.uk has announced new deals to help consumers save money at one of the country's most in-demand stores - Next. The site is right now offering new Next deals which can help shoppers get hold of new fashions on a budget. To browse the latest deals from more than 500 stores and suppliers shoppers need only log on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website. Available online at present are new Next deals to help them save including sale items for half price or under in the latest Next sale. As the seasons change and people think ...