Collection Drive for The Covington Food Bank a Success!

Stirling Properties just completed a 2-week collection drive for The Covington Food Bank, whose supplies have been considerably depleted over the course of the summer.  Since the food bank is in desperate need of food and personal hygiene products, the Stirling Stewardship Committee organized the drive to give employees and agents at Stirling’s Corporate Headquarters …

Alabama Center for Real Estate’s Executive Exchange

With my recent relocation to the Mobile market as Vice President and Regional Manager of Alabama and Florida with Stirling Properties, I was invited to join the Leadership Council for the Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE) as well as become a lunch sponsor at the ACRE Executive Exchange Forum in Montgomery – all in …

President’s Message: It’s a New Day in New Orleans!

Last week, we celebrated the Grand Opening of Mid-City Market in New Orleans.  This Winn-Dixie anchored, urban shopping center is a milestone for Stirling Properties, as it’s our largest ground-up shopping center development in the City of New Orleans in our company’s 37 year history!  It also represents one of the most significant retail developments …

Louisiana Rising in the National Rankings

As the International Council of Shopping Center’s (ICSC’s) State Director for Louisiana, I recently contributed an article for the July 2013 edition of our Quarterly Membership Newsletter that I’d like to share: As the returning ICSC State Director, I am extremely excited about the progress that we are making in the State of Louisiana on …

Stirling Communities Update: Tiger Manor Improvements Completed!

Since our last Stirling Communities update, Tiger Manor has come a long way and the renovations are 100% complete!  The $1.4 Million in renovations were completed a couple months ago and included these major renovations: Complete exterior repaint of all buildings New primary entrance road off E. State Street Card Access Security Gate Systems New management office Pool Renovations Landscaping and Irrigation Parking Lot Repairs Tiger Manor is currently experiencing …

Mobile, Alabama Garners International Attention

I wanted to share this article from Mobile’s Press-Register, “Mobile Chamber President: Area Must Capitalize on ‘Great Window of Opportunity’ after 2013 Paris Air Show,” that highlights how Mobile is now seen internationally as a new center for aviation and aerospace. It is a great article about the surging Mobile, Alabama market and it underscores …

Stirling Properties Hosts Tour of Mid-City Market Development Under Construction

Last week, Stirling Properties and VergesRome Architects hosted a building and site construction tour of Mid-City Market in New Orleans for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of Louisiana, prior to the center opening to the public.  Approximately 50 people attended the event, ranging from real estate professionals, designers, and developers to interested neighbors and residents.  …

Stirling Stewardship Event Raises $25,000!

This past Friday, employees and agents gathered for the first-ever Stirling Properties Office Olympics, an event hosted by the Stirling Stewardship Committee to raise money for charitable causes.  The event was a HUGE SUCCESS and a total of $25,000 was raised! Over 50 employees and agents were divided into 8 teams with each team choosing their team name, team colors, …

Louisiana Tops Nation for Most Engaged Workers

There is not only a very interesting, but very important article about a Gallup study which was recently published. Louisiana ranked #1 in the nation for states whose workers were most engaged in their jobs – meaning they are inolved in and enthusiastic about their work.  Not only is this a feel-good story, but it …