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Forbes: Houma-Thibodaux among America’s Booming Small Cities 2014

Forbes has ranked Houma-Thibodaux the #8 fastest growing small city in the country, featuring the lowest unemployment rate in the USA at 2.8% and per capita personal income growth of nearly 50% from 2000 to 2012. This ranking on the heels of the recent rankings of Baton Rouge #2, Mobile #3 and New Orleans #5 …

Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Developing Phase II of Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, LA

Anchored by Dillard’s, Phase II is Over 70% Leased Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) announced today the construction of the second phase is underway at Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, Louisiana. Site work commenced in June with a scheduled opening in October 2015. Phase II will include roughly 285,000 square …

President’s Message: A Championship Season

With the coming of Fall (hopefully soon) and the kickoff of a brand new football season filled with lofty expectations, excitement is in the air. Let’s cheer our economic environment – our region remains strong and the nation continues to notice.  Just last week, Louisiana was recognized again by a national publication – this time ranking #1 …

Stirling Properties Supports Lafayettte Foundation on Aging’s Adopt-a-Senior Program

Stirling Properties is happy to support the Adopt-a-Senior program of the Lafayette Foundation on Aging.  Stirling’s contribution will ensure that a senior will receive a home-delivered meal for a year and it is a good feeling to know how our contribution will directly help someone in our community. The Lafayette Foundation on Aging works to …

Stirling Properties’ Peter Aamodt Completes New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute

Stirling Properties is pleased to announce that Peter Aamodt, Vice President of Development, is one of 41 business, civic and community leaders to complete the 2014 New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI). NORLI is a nine-month program designed to enhance personal leadership skills and examine issues central to the advancement of the Greater New Orleans …

2nd Annual Stirling Olympics Raises Over $30,000!

This past Friday, employees and agents from all offices gathered for the 2nd Annual Stirling Properties Olympics, an event hosted by the Stirling Stewardship Committee to raise money for charitable causes.  The event was a HUGE SUCCESS, raising over $33,000! Employees and agents divided into 10 teams with each team choosing their team name, colors, flag, and song. Charities …

LSU Students attend ICSC RECon on Scholarship

Jimmy Maurin and Roger Ogden, founders of Stirling Properties, have both always believed strongly in mentoring students interested in pursuing careers in real estate.  This year, Jimmy and Roger started the 2014 Maurin Ogden LSU Real Estate Award, putting funds in a foundation with the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) that will be used …

Stirling Properties Expands Presence in Mobile, Alabama by Acquiring John Toomey & Company, Inc.

COVINGTON, LOUISIANA (MAY 13, 2014) – Stirling Properties announces the acquisition of John Toomey & Company, Inc., a commercial real estate company based in Mobile, Alabama. The acquisition of John Toomey & Company, Inc. further strengthens Stirling Properties’ presence in the Gulf South and is a critical step in Stirling’s long-term strategic growth plans. Toomey’s …

Stirling Stewardship Supports Crawfishman Triathlon

Last Sunday, May 4th, was the 31st edition of the Crawfishman Triathlon produced and directed by Mark Salvetti, our Director of Project Management.  We are proud of Mark for his efforts in organizing such a great event and are so happy to support such a good cause! The Crawfishman Triathlon consists of a 1,000-yard swim, …

Stirling Properties’ Donna Taylor Earns ICSC Designation

Stirling Properties is pleased to announce that Donna Taylor, Senior Vice President of Asset Management & New Business, has earned the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Certified Retail Property Executive (CRX) designation. ICSC estimates that less than 10% of industry professionals have achieved this important status, setting Ms. Taylor, as well as Stirling Properties, …