Marketplace Fairness Act Passes Senate

After many years of campaigning by ICSC and other trade organizations, the U.S. Senate voted 69 to 27 yesterday to approve S. 743, “The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013,” moving the legislation one step closer to enactment.  As I mentioned in my recent President’s Message, the passage of this bill is critical to the Commercial Real …

Marty Mayer selected for Young Leadership Council’s 2013 Role Model Class

Marty Mayer, President & CEO of Stirling Properties, is among 25 New Orleanians recently selected by Young Leadership Council (YLC) for their 2013 Role Model class.  YLC, a non-profit civic organization that develops leadership skills through community projects, will honor each Role Model at their 27th Annual YLC Role Model Gala. Every year, a committee composed of …

President’s Message: Wouldn’t it be nice if all taxes were “voluntary”?

Typically, I steer clear of any politically-charged issue in my President’s Messages, but there is a bill currently pending in the Senate that falls into the “just plain common sense” category.  The Marketplace Fairness Act deals with the problem of uncollected sales taxes from the sales of internet retailers that do not have a physical presence in the state in which …

Stirling Properties Celebrates Team Members at Annual Stirling Honors Event

On Friday, March 15, Stirling Properties recognized employees and commercial agents at the company’s annual Stirling Honors meeting and recognition luncheon at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington. Along with the introduction of Stirling’s newly-formed Stewardship Committee, the 610 Stompers performed and Brett Patron, Executive Director of the 610 Stompers, discussed their journey as an entertainment …

Donations Collected for Train of Hope, A Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort

Having experienced our own recovery after Hurricane Katrina, we know all too well how those in the Northeast are feeling in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.  In an effort to help with the disaster relief, we found a local organization, Train of Hope, that StirlingProperties is supporting.  In addition to donating badly needed supplies like cleaning supplies, diapers …

Stirling Properties Launches New Corporate Website www.StirlingProperties.com

COVINGTON, LA – Stirling Properties announces the launch of our newly redesigned and updated corporate website, www.StirlingProperties.com.  The new website features streamlined navigation and improved functionality for a better online experience.  In addition, Stirling Properties has rebranded our Facebook, Twitter and Stirling Insights blog. New website features include: Quick Commercial Property Search Improved navigation to our core …

Stirling Properties Adopts Christmas Angels

Stirling Properties has teamed up with Volunteers of America this holiday season to adopt 4 Northshore families.  Agents and employees of Stirling Properties have donated food baskets and gifts for these families that are in need this Christmas season, with items being delivered over the next few days.  We were able to provide gifts and food for a …