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Richmond, Va. (PRWEB) February 02, 2012
Timmons Group, an ENR 500 Design Firm and a leader in civil engineering and professional consulting services, announced today that the General Services Administration has awarded a contract for design-build of a new $ 191.5 million high-performance data center to Hensel Phelps Construction Company of Chantilly, Virginia.
As part of the Hensel Phelps Design-Build team, Timmons Group will be the civil engineer of record and landscape architect for the project, providing design and preparation of all plan, profile and detailed construction drawings as well as construction administration services. Timmons Group will also provide permitting coordination with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and will utilize an MDE-approved Plan Expeditor.
The new data center will replace the Social Security Administration’s aging data center in Woodlawn, Maryland. The new data center will be located in Urbana, Frederick County, Maryland on a portion of the Urbana Corporate Center, a campus that is also home to Fannie Mae’s 60,000 square foot data center. The center in will support approximately 10 MW of IT load. Through the use of numerous innovative sustainable strategies, it will be designed to achieve a LEED Gold rating by the US Green Building Council. Data, office, warehouse, and extensive mechanical and electrical spaces will be included.
“Timmons Group is proud to be a part of the Hensel Phelps team once again in designing and building this mission critical facility,” said Michael Patey, Principal with the firm?s Design-Build group. ?We look forward to helping the team exceed the GSA?s and SSA?s expectations in the delivery of this important project.?
About Timmons Group
Timmons Group is a multi-disciplined engineering and technology firm recognized for nearly twenty years as one of Engineering News Record?s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms in the country. The firm provides civil engineering, environmental, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture and surveying services to a diverse client base. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Timmons Group has regional offices throughout Virginia and North Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.timmons.com.
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Category : Mortgage
Alameda, CA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012
For the second year in a row, the Midwest and Southern markets dominated Inman News’ 10 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2012, a list of 10 fast-rising real estate markets nationwide. The Des Moines (IA) and Bloomington-Normal (IL) metros are the only ones to rank in the top 10 for two years running.
Inman News examined housing, economic and demographic data for metropolitan areas nationwide in compiling a list of 10 housing markets that are showing signs of strength and may outperform other housing markets in 2012 in several key metrics. They include above-average price appreciation, a flourishing job market, a high rate of sales in proportion to population, a high level of home affordability, low foreclosure activity, a below-average share of distressed sales, a low vacancy rate, and other characteristics indicating a healthy housing market.
The markets are, in order:
Raleigh-Cary, NC
Wichita, KS
Rochester, NY
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Chattanooga, TN ? GA
Peoria, IL
Amarillo, TX
Binghamton, NY
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
Bloomington-Normal, IL
The 10 markets are ranked according to population, sales volume, and median sales price appreciation. Population was weighted most heavily in the rankings, followed by sales volume in proportion to population and rate of price appreciation.
For the complete 2012 report, click here.
About Inman News | Agents and brokers around the world turn to Inman News first for accurate, innovative and timely information about the industry. Known for its award-winning journalism, cutting-edge technology coverage and forward thinking conferences, Inman News is the leading independent source of real estate news, advice and commentary.
In addition, Inman News produces the Real Estate Connect
Category : Real Estate Market
Rochester, NY (PRWEB) February 02, 2012
Ben Cummings is founder of Practice Building Center, the web’s largest chiropractic marketing forum and training site containing over 300 tutorial videos and downloads.
Ben?s latest venture is a blog called ChiroBullets.com. The blog places a focus on chiropractic marketing tips and strategies, with a focus on getting more patients. Today, Ben published his latest post, titled ?Chiropractic Lead Generation & What You Can Learn from Obama?.
The new blog post can be accessed at:
http://blog.practicebuildingcenter.com/chiropractic-lead-generation-what-you-can-learn-from-obama/
This blog post is certainly unique. Within the article, Ben urges chiropractors to build targeted opt-in lists by utilizing the same email capture methods as President Barack Obama.
Ben takes the time to analyze Obama?s unique use of email capture on his own website. ?Would it shock you if I said that: Obama is an email lead generation master? If you go to the White House website right now, here is what the home page looks like. It is a squeeze page asking for your email!? says Ben.
The blog post then explains the intricate effort President Obama?s website goes to in order to capture the email addresses of visitors. Throughout the article, Ben explains the benefits that these same methods will bring to chiropractors.
While many think that squeeze pages are a thing of the past, Ben assures chiropractors reading his blog that they?re still a hugely successful tool:
?I love clients who try to tell me that sending leads and patients to an email Squeeze Page is ‘unprofessional.’ I can now forever present them with the ultimate proof now ? I get to now say, ‘Oh yeah? You think building an email list is too unprofessional for you? Hmmm, well have you ever heard of the President of the USA? Well you must think he?s unprofessional, because he puts you through not one, but TWO squeeze pages when you visit his site,? Ben adds.
Ben then continues to highlight four lessons that chiropractors can learn from Obama. These include building a list, focusing on platforms to control audiences, using multiple efforts to capture email and using email automation tools.
?Take a page from Obama?s playbook ? and aggressively build those lists: Email Lists, and on platforms like Twitter & Facebook. ‘He who hath the bigger list wins.’ For proof we need look no farther than Obama,? Ben concludes.
Where can a chiropractor learn more? Chiropractors can subscribe to ChiroBullets(TM) for free. They should visit Ben’s chiropractic marketing blog at ChiroBullets.com. “Chiropractors can start receiving ChiroBullets (TM) for no cost. They are daily, hand-picked chiropractic marketing tips and superb marketing tutorials. They are delivered to your inbox email as soon as they hit the scene,” says Ben.
Ben thinks this is important information for chiropractors, and asks chiropractors to Like his Page on Facebook to learn exclusive tips and tricks. “I’d appreciate your help in spreading the word amongst chiropractors,” says Ben Cummings.
Like this? Check out Ben’s last article: New Blog Post from Chiropractic Marketing Blog ChiroBullets.com Shares Chiropractic Ad Writing Formula
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Category : Real Estate Market
Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) January 31, 2012
Opinion polling released today shows 90 percent of small business owners see the availability of credit as a problem for small business, and they strongly support increasing the lending authority of community banks and credit unions. Small business owners also support current proposals being debated in Congress that aim to boost the economy and create jobs.
Small business lending has become such an issue that 90 percent of small employers support community banks and credit unions being able to lend more to small businesses, and 82 percent support more stringent credit card regulations, such as clearer identification of terms and interest rate caps, according to the poll released by the American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance and Small Business Majority. Additionally, 61 percent say it?s harder now than it was four years ago to get a loan.
The poll also asked respondents about proposals in the president?s American Jobs Act. The vast majority, or 69 percent of small business owners support committing $ 50 billion to new and existing infrastructure projects that would generate jobs?such as making improvements to road, bridge and water systems. Another 59 percent favor creating a nationwide wireless network and improving the accessibility of high-speed wireless services. Read the Access to Credit Poll Report findings at the Small Business Majority.
?Loans that will help small businesses grow and create jobs are harder and harder to come by,? said John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of Small Business Majority. ?With banks? lending portfolios shrinking and small businesses? dependence on credit cards growing, lawmakers need to look for smart ways to revamp the credit landscape.?
?Small businesses create 65 percent of the net new private sector jobs in America,? said David Brodwin, co-founder and board member of ASBC. ?Our deregulated, damaged banking system isn?t providing the credit they need, and they are calling for change.?
?Small business owners want action from Congress to boost the economy,? said Kelly Conklin, owner of Foley-Waite Associates in Bloomfield, New Jersey and a leader with the Main Street Alliance. ?Invest in infrastructure to build the foundation for business success. Take serious steps to deal with the mortgage crisis and restore consumer purchasing power. Put teachers and firefighters back on the job serving our communities and boosting local economies. That?s what small businesses need.?
Additional findings in the report include:
52 percent of those surveyed have turned to credit cards to finance their business
6 in 10 small business owners support making loans more accessible by reducing collateral requirements
77 percent support creating incentives for community banks to lend more
By a 2:1 margin, small businesses support increasing credit unions? lending cap from 12.25 percent to 27.5 percent
73 percent of small employers believe their business has been hurt to some degree by the drop in consumer demand resulting from the housing and mortgage crisis
57% of respondents agree reducing the principal on underwater mortgages to the current market value would boost consumer spending, helping small businesses regain their vigor through increased profits.
Poll results represent findings from an Internet survey of 500 small business owners nationwide, commissioned by the American Sustainable Business Council, Main Street Alliance and Small Business Majority and conducted by Lake Research Partners. The survey was conducted between December 8, 2011 and January 4, 2012. It has a margin of error of +/- 4.4%.
Small Business Majority is a national nonpartisan small business advocacy organization founded and run by small business owners and focused on solving the biggest problems facing America?s 28 million small businesses. We conduct extensive opinion and economic research and work with small business owners, policy experts and elected officials nationwide to bring small business voices to the public policy table. Follow Small Business Majority on Twitter or visit Small Business Majority’s Facebook page.
The American Sustainable Business Council is a network of business organizations representing over 100,000 companies and 200,000 business leaders. ASBC advocates for public policies that meet the realities of the 21st century global economy including strategic investments in workforce and infrastructure; standards and safeguards that promote innovation, prevent abuse and protect critical resources; and a new sustainable economic model that fosters a growing, economically-secure middle class.
The Main Street Alliance is a national network of state-based small business coalitions. MSA creates opportunities for small business owners to speak for themselves on issues that impact their businesses and local economies.
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Category : Mortgage
Richmond, VA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012
Richmond (VA) residents will soon be able to add dinner to their moviegoing experience at Bow Tie Cinemas? Movieland located at Boulevard Square, 1301 Boulevard. Bow Tie Cinemas has expanded its footprint by acquiring a additional land adjacent to its existing Boulevard Square property. This acquisition will allow the ownership to fulfill its vision for the complex by creating a complete entertainment experience with several new restaurants.
Streetsense of Bethesda, MD and The Wilton Companies of Richmond are leasing two newly constructed retail or restaurant pads in the new section of Boulevard Square, as well as the existing 5,200 SF historic Foundry Building. ?We would like to see a unique, new restaurant concept occupy the Foundry Building, which has been restored in a way that highlights its history as a brass foundry,? said Jeff Pollak, Managing Principal, Streetsense.?The Movieland theater has been highly successful in attracting guests to the theater ? over 650,000 each year — but we want to be able to offer the ultimate ?dinner and movie? experience for Richmonders.? In addition to accommodating new restaurant sites, the newly acquired property will provide an expanded and enhanced cinema parking area.
Boulevard Square opened in 2009 with the redevelopment of two historic structures: a 53,000 SF former locomotive assembly plant, which now houses Movieland, and the Foundry Building. Movieland, Boulevard Square’s anchor, features 17 stadium seated auditoriums, private party facilities, and a cafe area serving beer and wine, fresh popcorn, soft drinks, coffees and teas as well as a full complement of hot foods, such as fresh baked pizza and gourmet hot pretzels. Movieland utilizes Bow Tie Cinemas’ signature custom seating manufactured with premium fabric, wood, and leather.
Boulevard Square is located at the intersection of North Boulevard and Leigh Street, adjacent to The Science Museum of Virginia and central to Richmond’s many residential neighborhoods. Boulevard Square is also less than one mile from a dedicated on/off ramp to Interstates 95 and 64, the region’s main transportation arteries, making it highly convenient to those living inside and outside of the City center.
For leasing information, contact Jeff Pollak of Streetsense at 240.479.7200 or B. Hunt Gunter of The Wilton Companies at 804.237.1374.
About Streetsense
Streetsense is an integrated brokerage, design, branding, and development company specializing in retail and real estate. Established in 2001, Streetsense is the premiere and only truly full-service, retail-centric company in the real estate market today. Its powerful platform provides clients with an extremely wide range of services, including master planning, architecture, retail design, retail brokerage, development, and a full-service marketing studio that includes branding, graphic design, publicity, social media outreach, and more. Clients include well-known brands such as Chipotle, Starbucks, Maggiano?s Little Italy, Plow & Hearth, and Limited Brands, as well as real estate developers that include The JBG Companies, Vornado/Charles E. Smith, and Akridge. Recent projects include interiors for Matchbox in Rockville, MD (plus a ground-up building pad site), Pi Pizzeria in Washington, D.C., Chipotle?s new concept Shophouse in Washington, D.C., and Caf
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