Eye on the Market Highlights – January 2012

Stirling Properties’ Eye on the Market research alert is emailed monthly to our mailing list and features all the latest news and market reports about the Gulf South.  We scan local and regional news outlets, as well as economic development groups, university research centers, and more, so that we can compile all the relevant rankings, …

New Orleans Most Improved City for Business in Wall Street Journal

Yet another testament to what is happening in the Greater New Orleans region in such a short period of time. Once rated dead last by this same ranking, New Orleans jumped an incredible 44 spots to become the most improved city in the nation. Wow! Click here to read the full article.

New Orleans’ Growing Medical Corridor

The growing medical corridor in New Orleans is officially known as BioDistrict New Orleans, a state-enabled economic development district that was created by the State of Louisiana in 2005 for the purpose of developing a biosciences industry in New Orleans that will provide research and development, healthcare delivery, and stable, high-paying jobs.  The 1,500-acre district spans the Downtown …

New Office Park Coming to River Chase

In addition to the announcement of Sam’s Club and other exciting new retail tenants coming to River Chase Shopping Center in Covington, Louisiana, Stirling Properties is actively pre-leasing the first phase of the Offices at River Chase, a 42 acre office park that will feature a parking garage and is within walking distance to hotels, …

The Advantage of a Three Step Insured Property Loss Claims Strategy

You just received a call on your cell that a small fire has occurred at the office building you manage and coincidentally operate out of.  You return to your office to find that while the fire was small, the subsequent fire sprinkler damage is heavy…. Now what? Insured property loss claim events are often ill-timed …

Stirling Golf Tournament Raises Money for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (September 26, 2011) Stirling Properties’ 11th Annual Stirling Invitational Golf Tournament raised $10,000 for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. The scramble-style golf tournament hosted by Stirling Properties was held Monday, September 19th at the University Club, in Baton Rouge where generous contributions from sponsors and close to 100 golfers helped to make …

Louisiana’s Metros and Cities Recognized Nationally

Along with the many top rankings the State of Louisiana has received in recent months (see Louisiana Earns Several Top Rankings in Recent Months), Louisiana’s metros and cities are being recognized nationally too.  Here’s highlights of the accolades from the last few months. Job Markets in New Orleans & Baton Rouge Metros Expected to be among the …

Stirling Properties Announces The Fresh Market is Coming to New Orleans

 The specialty grocery retailer to occupy Borders old location on St. Charles Avenue NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana —- (SEPTEMBER 21, 2011) Stirling Properties is pleased to announce that The Fresh Market is coming to New Orleans.  The retailer will lease the 24,000 square foot, 2-story, building on 3338 St. Charles Avenue which was previously occupied by …

Louisiana Earns Several Top Rankings in Recent Months

Louisiana has continued its reign at the top in several national rankings over recent years.    Many of these top rankings are not just one-time accolades…Louisiana has staying power at the top.  In rankings where Louisiana has room to improve, the state has been gaining traction in its move to the top.  With Louisiana achieving so …