Stirling Properties’ Mark Salvetti Attends ICSC CenterBuild Conference
COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (DECEMBER 9, 2010) Mark Salvetti, Director of Project Management for Stirling Properties, recently attended the ICSC CenterBuild Conference, a three day, premier retail design and construction conference held in Phoenix, Arizona on December 1st. The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) hosts this annual conference where more than 2,000 architects, contractors, developers, engineers, tenant coordinators and retailers gather to learn, engage, and connect with industry leaders.
This year is Mr. Salvetti’s fifth year attending CenterBuild and third year as a member of the CenterBuild Program Planning Committee. Along with the ICSC Advisory Council, the 50 member Program Planning Committee is responsible for the conference’s overall success. They meet several times a year to discuss how to best orchestrate an interactive program that encourages the exchange of ideas while addressing local and international development issues.
Among the highlights of the conference is the ability to obtain ICSC’s Certified Development, Design and Construction Professional (CDP) designation, which Mr. Salvetti earned in 2007 as part of the designation’s first graduating class.
“The most important tool we have in understanding the changing demographics that affect our retail landscape is education,” said Salvetti. “CenterBuild is the best way to expand your knowledge base and I encourage anyone in the industry to attend.”
For the past 28 years, the conference’s success stems from focusing on individual learning by creating maximum opportunities to meet other professionals, listen to dynamic speakers, and discuss industry related issues through general sessions, workshops and roundtables. For more information about ICSC or CenterBuild visit www.icsc.org.
Stirling Properties’ Agents to Serve on the 2011 CID Board of Directors
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – (December 6, 2010) Barrett Cooper, Commercial Sales and Leasing Agent for Stirling Properties, was formally installed as a Director for the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR) Commercial Investment Division’s (CID) Board of Directors.
The installation luncheon took place at the Southern Yacht Club on Friday, December 3rd where Mr. Cooper accepted the commitment to serve a two year term on the 2011 and 2012 CID Board of Directors. He joins fellow Stirling Properties Broker Associate, Bradley McCoy, who currently serves on the Board. Mr. McCoy was installed as a Director in December 2009 and will complete his term next year.
The CID is a chartered platform for commercial specialists formed to foster knowledge, education, integrity and professionalism in the field of commercial real estate. An 11 member autonomous Board of Directors is elected to address issues of mutual interest and to help create commercial opportunities for all CID members.
Both Mr. Cooper and Mr. McCoy conduct business through the Stirling Properties Office located in Suite 100 at 615 Baronne Street in New Orleans. For all Commercial Real Estate needs, contact Barrett Cooper, bcooper@stirlingprop.com, at (504) 620-8141 or Bradley McCoy, bmccoy@stirlingprop.com, at (504) 620-8144.
Stirling Properties’ Hammond Square Wins Best of Construction Award
HAMMOND, Louisiana – (December 3, 2010) At an awards luncheon held at Boudreaux’s in Baton Rouge yesterday, representatives from Stirling Properties, Richard Price Contracting Co., LLC and Duplantis Design Group accepted an award on behalf of Hammond Square. The Power-lifestyle center received Louisiana’s Best of 2010 award of merit in the civil construction category.
Awards were given by McGraw Hill Construction Company and South Central Construction magazine for construction and design excellence. An independent jury of industry experts awarded projects based on safety, innovation, craftsmanship, and contribution to the community or industry by project type.
Hammond Square, originally developed as a 430,000 SF enclosed Mall, was redeveloped by Stirling Properties in 2006 at the request of Palace Properties, LLC, the property’s owner, and the City of Hammond. Site work was completed in 2009 by Richard Price Contracting Co., LLC who was the general contractor for the project and Duplantis Design Group who was the civil engineer. Together, all teams worked to create over 650,000 SF of retail and restaurant space that challenged them to breathe new life into an ailing property.
The success of Hammond Square is noted in the December/January issue of South Central Construction Magazine’s “Best of 2010” where a complete list of Louisiana award winners is featured. For more information about the design and construction of Hammond Square contact Grady Brame, Executive Vice President and Partner of Stirling Properties, at (985) 898-2022 or gbrame@stirlingprop.com.
Stirling Properties’ Lewis Stirling to Serve on ICSC Committee
COVINGTON, Louisiana – (December 2, 2010) Lewis Stirling, Executive Vice President and Partner of Stirling Properties, was appointed by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Board of Trustees to serve on their Certified Shopping Center Manager (CSM) Admissions and Governing Committee. The appointment is for an initial term of three years commencing on January 1, 2011 with the transition into the committee taking place during the New York National Conference held at the ICSC Headquarters in New York, NY next week on December 9th.
Mr. Stirling was selected to be a member of the CSM Admissions and Governing Committee for his experience, leadership and dedication. As one of the committee members, he is responsible for the CSM certifications’ global success throughout the real estate industry. The committee’s objectives are to oversee exam specifications and curriculum, identify and track trends that impact the practice of management professionals, and provide opportunities for recruitment, retention, and networking as they relate to CSMs. Mr. Stirling will achieve these objectives through the support of ISCS staff and local area CSM Admissions and Governing Sub-Committees.
“With the confidence of the Trustees, I look forward to helping enhance the CSM certification for the long term,” said Mr. Stirling. “Serving alongside other inspired leaders who all share the same vision and passion is an honor I gladly accept.”
LSU Alum and MLB Star to Host Charity Golf Tournament at Carter Plantation
SPRINGFIELD, Louisiana —- (NOVEMBER 1, 2010) – On November 12, Carter Plantation, managed by Stirling Properties, will be home to the First Annual Ryan Theriot Celebrity Golf Classic. The tournament will feature athletes, sports personalities and entertainers, teamed with foursomes made up of corporate executives and community leaders. A reception, silent auction, dinner and awards ceremony is scheduled following the conclusion of tournament play. Proceeds from the event will benefit the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Gulf Oil Spill Restoration Fund, the Autism Society of America Greater Baton Rouge Chapter and Fore! Kids Foundation.
“I am honored to host this tournament and increase awareness for these worthwhile causes,” Theriot said. “I’m deeply committed to this area where I’m originally from and believe strongly in the work that they are doing.”
For more information regarding the Celebrity Golf Classic, please contact Dusty Ann Williams at DWilliams@jpse.net / 561.656.2023 or Megan Zimring at meganz@bhscouncil.com / 310.858-1872.
About Ryan Theriot
Ryan Theriot is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana native, LSU Alumnus, and Major League Baseball star. He currently is the second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers and is represented by Beverly Hills Sports Council, a full service sports agency specializing in representing baseball players, including some of the biggest stars in today’s game. In July, while Ryan was a member of the Chicago Cubs, he organized a “Mystery Autographed Ball” event at Wrigley Field that raised $22,000 for NWF’s Gulf Restoration Fund. Visit www.ryantheriot.com for more information.
About Carter Plantation
Carter Plantation, managed by Stirling Properties, is one of south Louisiana’s premier residential resort and golf communities. It is accessible from Interstate 12 via either Exit 32 (Springfield/Albany) or Exit 35 (Baptist/Pumpkin Center); and from Interstate 55 via Exit 26 (Springfield/Ponchatoula). The development features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by PGA Champion David Toms, a pro shop, restaurant, overnight villas, and event Pavilion to accommodate dining, meeting, and banquet events. The facility is a popular venue for weddings and special events offering a breathtaking view of the golf course. For more information please call 225-294-7555 or visit www.carterplantation.com.
Stirling Properties’ Hammond Square is a Finalist for ICSC’s 2010 U.S. Design & Development Awards
HAMMOND, Louisiana —- (OCTOBER 26, 2010) Hammond Square, Stirling Properties’ power lifestyle center located in Hammond, Louisiana, was selected as a finalist for The International Council of Shopping Centers’ (ICSC) 2010 United States Design and Development Awards. These awards recognize outstanding achievement in design and development of retail properties and retail store design within the U.S. and are given for the following categories: Renovation or Expansion of an Existing Project, Innovative Design and Development of a New Project, and Retail Store Design.
Hammond Square is a finalist for best renovation or expansion of an existing project for retail space over 500,000 sq. ft. and is among seven other finalists from developments in Washington, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, and Pennsylvania. These eight finalists were judged by a jury of leading industry experts who awarded points for improvement of existing space, methods of keeping the project open during construction, new marketing and re-letting/re-merchandising approaches, refinancing techniques, innovative design and construction approaches, and adaptive reuses of the structure.
All entries receive up to a maximum cumulative score of 100 points but only the top 50% are considered finalists. The top performers in each category will be announced at ICSC’s CenterBuild Conference on December 2, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona where they will receive the prestigious Gold or Silver awards.
“To be a finalist for the 2010 U.S. Design and Development Award is a tremendous honor for Hammond Square and Stirling Properties. It is a testament to the commitment made to Hammond by the owners of Hammond Square and to the development team who worked over three years on this project,” said Grady Brame, Executive Vice President and Partner of Stirling Properties. “The recognition helps put Hammond in the national spotlight and we are optimistic about the opportunities this type of news will bring not only for the current tenants, but for those retailers interested in Hammond Square.”
Additional leasing opportunities are still available at Hammond Square. For more information, contact Beezie Landry at 985-246-3781 or via email at blandry@stirlingprop.com or Rhonda Sharkawy at 504-620-8145 or via email at rsha@stirlingprop.com.
