Stirling Properties Is Stepping Up To The Plate
Team members lead fundraising efforts to support The Miracle League Northshore
We are gearing up for the First Annual Miracle League Radio-thon that will be held on Tuesday, November 14th from 7am-7pm on the Lake 94.7! The event will celebrate a day of fundraising by community businesses and partners who are stepping up to the plate to help The Miracle League Northshore build its first playing field that will provide mentally and physically disabled children and young adults with a safe playing environment. The special field will be able to accommodate wheelchairs and other walking-assistance devices that, along with appropriate support facilities, is designed specifically for use by individuals with disabilities.
Team Stirling members—Bradley Cook, Sales & Leasing Executive, and Griffin Lennox, Investment Sales Analyst—have been active volunteers and ambassadors with The Miracle League, and are leading our company’s charge to support the organization.
“Everyone deserves the opportunity to be cheered on and rooted for, and The Miracle League opens up that chance for so many children and young people with all types of special needs,” said Cook. “Since I started working with special needs individuals, I have learned that every heart has the same emotions and desires, regardless of physical capability. I have connected with and developed true friendships with some of the participants that I have had the pleasure to know and coach over the years. No other place do I personally feel as honored and accepted as when I am with these kids.”
Lennox also serves as a “buddy” for participants with The Miracle League to help encourage learning and fun in sports. “I have had the honor of working with several organizations that focus on creating opportunities for children and adults with physical and mental disabilities, but none quite like The Miracle League. I live and breathe sports, and The Miracle League gives me a place where I can combine my love of sports with my desire to contribute to the mission of amazing organizations like this one. I can’t really describe the environment. The excitement and determination you see on our players’ faces is truly inspirational,” said Lennox.
Last year, Stirling Properties selected The Miracle League as the beneficiary of our annual Stirling Olympics fundraiser. Through the event, we were able to raise $28,000 for the organization to help fund the construction of the new playing field. Our contributions helped to push the organization over the halfway mark to move forward with the project—and we are committed to seeing it through to completion!
Stirling Properties is sponsoring a 30 minute on-air timeslot during The Miracle League Radio-thon where company representatives will be apprising the community of the great things that we are doing in commercial real estate across our region, while also raising funds for the new field. You can help us reach our goal by tuning in and making a donation! Listen on the Lake 94.7 FM (St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas) or stream the station live. To learn more about The Miracle League or to make an online donation, visit their website. (Donation checks should be made out to The Miracle League Northshore. Please notate “Stirling” in the memo line. Payment can be mailed to: The Miracle League Northshore, 13505 Hwy. 1085, Covington, LA 70433.)
The Miracle League works to provide disabled children and young adults, regardless of their level of disability, the opportunity to play league games and enjoy the emotional and physical benefits of being part of a team. The mission of Miracle League of Greater New Orleans and The Miracle League North Shore is to promote the health and well-being of children with disabilities, provide opportunities for non-disabled children to learn about and interact with children with disabilities, and develop community awareness and support for the child athlete with disabilities through organized sports leagues.
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What’s Happening at Hammond Square?
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company announces a new tenant and numerous community events at Hammond Square in Hammond, Louisiana.
Hammond Square is pleased to welcome End of the Lane to the shopping center tenant lineup. End of the Lane, LLC will occupy 4,005 square feet of space on Main Street (between Justice and rue 21) and plans to open on November 17th, 2017—just in time for the holiday shopping season. The retailer will feature holiday décor, gifts, home furnishings, toys, clothing, accessories, and more. This will be the 2nd location for End of the Lane with an existing store in Baton Rouge. Rhonda Sharkawy, Senior Retail Leasing and Development Executive with Stirling Properties, handled the lease transaction.
Hammond Square is a proud supporter of CASA (Child Advocacy Services) and Cottages for CASA, a playhouse fundraiser to generate public awareness and support for the work of CASA and its services in our ten parish area. Local builders, painters, and designers have created a unique playhouse that will be raffled off to one lucky winner. The CASA Playhouse will be on display at Hammond Square through November 10th, so come by and check it out! Don’t forget to get your raffle tickets for a chance to win this awesome Kid Course designed by Holly and Smith Architects in Hammond, as well as numerous other prizes. Tickets are $10 each and the drawing will be held on November 11, 2017.
Hammond Square is also a supporter of Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU). The shopping center is an honored sponsor of the upcoming Homecoming festivities to be held this Saturday, October 28th. Homecoming activities will be centered in Friendship Circle on campus starting at 1:30 p.m. The annual Homecoming parade rolls at 2 p.m., followed by the “Lion Walk” as Head Coach Ron Roberts and the team make their way through Friendship Circle to Strawberry Stadium at 4:30 p.m. The Lions will kick off against Sam Houston State at 7 p.m. and the 2017 Homecoming queen and king will be crowned at halftime.
SLU’s mascot, Roomie, made a surprise visit to some of our stores earlier this month to get everyone in the spirit and make sure they were stocked with plenty of SLU gear. Come to Hammond Square for all of your SLU attire and tailgating needs. Lion Up! Participants will also be throwing Hammond Square drink cozies at the parade on Saturday, so be on the lookout.
Every 2nd Saturday of the month during March through November, Hammond Square hosts the Golden Oldies Cruise Night car show from 5:00pm-9:00pm at the end of Main Street. The events are free and open to the public. ($2 entry for show cars) Come out and enjoy an evening at the Square!
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the upcoming Christmas at the Square event on Saturday, December 9th from 10am-12pm. More details will be released soon.
Hammond Square is Tangipahoa Parish’s premier shopping destination, located on approximately 100 acres at the northwest corner of Interstate 12 and US Highway 51 Business (SW Railroad Avenue) in Hammond, Louisiana. Anchored by Dillard’s, Target, The Home Depot, Sears, JCPenney, Academy Sports+Outdoors, and AMC Theatres, the 873,000-square-foot shopping center offers a dynamic mix of national and local retailers, shops, and restaurants. Stirling Properties redeveloped Hammond Square and currently manages and leases the center.
Tenants include Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Bellagio Salon & Spa, Best Buy, Books-A-Million, Bra la Vie, Cato, Charming Charlie, Chase, Claire’s, East of Italy, End of the Lane (coming November 2017), Foot Locker, GNC, Great American Cookies, Hibbett Sports, Justice, Kay Jewelers, LA Nails Spa, maurices, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Nagoya Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse, Norris & Co. Salon, Obsession, Olive Garden, Popcorn Bistro, Raising Cane’s, Rite Aid, rue21, Santa Fe Cattle Co., Shane’s Rib Shack, Shoe Dept. Encore, Smoothie King, Sport Clips Haircuts, Tailored, The Children’s Place, T.J.Maxx, ULTA Beauty, Verizon, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, and Zales.
Connect with Hammond Square on the web at www.hammondsquare.com or “like” us on facebook.com/hammondsquare.
Halloween at Hammond Square
Calling little ghouls, goblins, princesses and superheroes to celebrate Halloween at Hammond Square!
Many children in Hammond, Louisiana, will be getting a head start on Halloween this year. Hammond Square is celebrating its 4th Annual Halloween at the Square event on Saturday, October 21st from 6-8pm for children ages 12 and under. The event is free and open to the public. Costumes are highly encouraged. Kids are invited to trick-or-treat at Hammond Square’s participating stores that will be stocked with candy and prizes throughout the evening. Visitors can start at any trick-or-treat station on Main Street. (Look for the trick-or-treat station sign to identify participating stores.)
Halloween at the Square is Hammond Square’s premier family-friendly event of the year. It offers Hammond area residents a safe, convenient and fun trick-or-treating experience, while providing increased traffic and exposure for the many great retail tenants at the shopping center. Last year’s event hosted more than 400 children and families!
“Hammond Square is a proud supporter of our community and we love inviting our neighbors out for fun, family entertainment. Halloween at the Square offers a safer, brighter and less scary atmosphere for children and their parents,” said Lindsey Palmer, Director of Property Services with Stirling Properties. “And we hope Halloween visitors will remember our stores for the upcoming holiday shopping season.”
According to an annual survey released earlier this month by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, Americans are expected to splurge on costumes and candy for a record $9.1 billion in Halloween spending this year—an increase of 8.3% from last year’s previous record of $8.4 billion. Additionally, 179 million Americans are expected to partake in Halloween festivities, up from 171 million in 2016, and a record number of adults (48%) plan to dress in costume this year. Those retail numbers are very encouraging for many local shopping centers this year—including Hammond Square.
Hammond Square is Tangipahoa Parish’s premier shopping destination, located on approximately 100 acres at the northwest corner of Interstate 12 and US Highway 51 Business (SW Railroad Avenue) in Hammond, Louisiana. Anchored by Dillard’s, Target, Sears, JCPenney, Academy Sports+Outdoors, and AMC Theatres, the 850,000-square-foot shopping center offers a dynamic mix of national and local retailers, shops and restaurants. Stirling Properties redeveloped Hammond Square and currently manages and leases the center.
Tenants include Academy Sports+Outdoors, Albasha Greek & Lebanese Restaurant, AMC Theatres, America’s Best, Bellagio Salon & Spa, Best Buy, Books-A-Million, Bra la Vie, Cato, Charming Charlie, Chase, Claire’s, Dillard’s, East of Italy, Foot Locker, GNC, Great American Cookies, Hibbett Sports, JCPenney, Justice, Kay Jewelers, LA Nails Spa, maurices, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Nagoya Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse, Norris & Co. Salon, Obsession, Olive Garden, Popcorn Bistro, Raising Cane’s, Rite Aid, rue21, Santa Fe Cattle Co., Sears, Shane’s Rib Shack, Shoe Dept. Encore, Smoothie King, Sport Clips, Tailored, Target, The Children’s Place, The Home Depot, T.J.Maxx, ULTA Beauty, Verizon, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, and Zales.
Connect with Hammond Square on the web at www.hammondsquare.com or “like” us on facebook.com/hammondsquare.
GO VOTE: Saturday, October 14th
Louisiana has an important election coming up this Saturday, October 14th. Sadly, the majority of our state’s residents either aren’t aware of it, or simply don’t plan to show up. The Louisiana Secretary of State has predicted that only 12-15% of voters will turn out to the polls this weekend.
There are many vital leadership positions on the ballot, including Louisiana State Treasurer, legislators, and public service commissioner. There will also be several amendments and millage renewals, as well as local government posts such as New Orleans Mayor and City Council up for voting. These are all critical items that will significantly affect our local communities and state as a whole.
As a business leader in the commercial real estate industry (and a Louisiana resident), one noteworthy item is the importance of voting YES on Constitutional Amendment #1—(Act 428-SB14) exemption of property taxes for construction sites. A vote of YES is a vote AGAINST more taxes.
Constitutional Amendment #1 would prohibit the assessment of property taxes on any project while it is under construction. Prohibiting the property tax assessment on “Construction Work In Progress” or CWIP as it is commonly referred to, has been the practice for generations in Louisiana. But, new threats to levy these taxes have arisen, and protection in the Constitution is needed. Voting YES will maintain the existing tax law that says you can’t assess a property—home or business—until the project is complete.
This amendment is supported by many businesses, community leaders and Louisiana editorial boards. The statewide police jury association, home builders, the municipal association, business groups, the sheriff’s association, contractors and economic development leaders have all joined the Governor and a bipartisan list of legislators supporting its passage.
Furthermore, the passage of this amendment will not take revenue away from our local governments and municipalities because it is not assessed now. The amendment simply closes a perceived loophole that will allow the chance for increased property taxes in the future.
It’s important to note that this amendment will affect all of us. Homeowners, businesses, even future economic development and employment opportunities for our area will be impacted. Many Louisiana residents are already dealing with increased flood insurance rates, we certainly don’t need an increase in property taxes or higher mortgages as well.
Personally, I think that alone is a pretty important reason to show up to the polls on Saturday. With so much divisiveness and frustration in our state and government, voting is the one sure way to let our elected officials know what we want.
I strongly encourage everyone to please take a few minutes out of your day on Saturday, October 14th to get out and vote—especially YES to Constitutional Amendment #1. Share this information with your co-workers, friends and family. Post it to your social media accounts—anything to help get the word out. Let your voice be heard.
To see a sample of what will be included on your local ballot, visit www.geauxvote.com.
See you at the polls.
Golf Fore! Good 2017
Local charities score during Stirling Properties’ Annual Stirling Invitational Golf Tournament
Stirling Properties hosted its 17th Annual Stirling Invitational Golf Tournament on Monday, October 9th at University Club Plantation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 114 golfers participated in the scramble event and were treated to a great day of food, fun and fellowship—along with a little friendly competition—all for a good cause.
Congratulations to the 1st Place Low Net winners, Jerry Berggren, Keith Bischoff, Jared Giovingo and Steve Lousteau. The Low Gross winning team included Rick Perry, Scott Brame, Sr., Scott Brame and Jimmy Maurin. The Longest Drive award went to Blake Bailey, and Closest to the Pin prizes were presented to Keith Rotolo, David Wascom and Kasey Dorr. Additional awards were given for 2nd, 3rd and 4th Low Gross and Low Net as well as Highest Gross Score (you know who you are).
Grady Brame, Stirling Properties Executive Vice President, and Todd Stevens, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center President and CEO
But the real winners were the local nonprofit organizations that benefited from the proceeds. This year’s tournament successfully raised more than $25,000 for local charities! In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation received $10,000 from the proceeds. The remaining profits were distributed to various local charitable causes.
Representatives from Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation were on hand to receive a check for their contributions. Grady Brame, Executive Vice President with Stirling Properties, presented a check to Todd Stevens, President and CEO of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center during an awards celebration and cocktail reception following the tournament. Rick Perry, President and CEO of Tiger Athletic Foundation, was also presented with a $1,000 check in honor of the LSU Golf Team.
“Despite a challenging weekend due to Hurricane Nate threatening the Gulf Coast, the 17th Annual Stirling Invitational Golf Tournament proceeded as planned and was a huge success,” said Brame. “We were once again able to raise funds for local nonprofit organizations that are doing such great work right here in our communities. We are grateful for the generosity of our tournament sponsors and thank everyone who came out to support us. See you next year!”
The Stirling Invitational Golf Tournament has contributed more than $214,000 to numerous organizations over the past 17 years, with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation being the majority beneficiary of proceeds. Since 2004, $127,000 has been donated to the center in support of its cancer research and care-giving efforts.
Thank you to all of our friends and supporters who participated and contributed to the Stirling Invitational Golf Tournament. This event would not be possible without you.
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Additional sponsors include Netchex, Newmark Knight Frank, Metairie Bank, Real Estate Tax Group, Big Easy Parking Lot Maintenance, Gulf South Electric, Dixie Office Products, Geiger Heating & Air, Jones Fussell LLP, PMAT Real Estate Investments LLC, Premier Service Team, Premium Parking, River Parish Disposal, Ryan Gootee General Contractors, SCS Electric Inc., Southeastern Waterproofing, Trimark, CMC (Calcasieu Mechanical Contractors), Angelos Landscaping, Champion Security, Cook Moore & Associates (Cornerstone), Cost Segregation Services Inc. (CSSI), Huseman, Jeffrey Lipp Parking Lot Services, Precision Concrete Cutting of Louisiana, Professional Mechanical, Resource Bank, Southeastern Contracting, Unit Design, Thermal Products, Grass Unlimited, and Sign Lite. A huge shout out to Fidelity Bank for sponsoring lunch.
Red or White Wine & Gourmet Center coming to The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company is pleased to announce that Red or White Wine & Gourmet Center is coming to The Wharf, located in Orange Beach, Alabama. Jeff Barnes, CCIM, Stirling Properties’ Broker, handled the lease transaction.
Red or White Wine and Gourmet Center will occupy 2,852 square feet of water-front space on the Ground Floor of Levin’s Bend, Suite D-128 at The Wharf, and plans to open in October of 2017. This will be the third location for Red or White in the coastal Alabama region, with existing sites in Mobile and Fairhope. The locally owned company features a wide variety of globally sourced retail wine selections, as well as a wine and tapas bar with an original menu and unique environment.
Positioned on 222 acres along the south side of the Intracoastal Waterway in Orange Beach, Alabama, The Wharf is one of the most dynamic and inviting mixed-use destinations along the Gulf Coast. Consisting of more than 376,000 square feet of commercial lease space, the current mix of tenants includes retail shopping and restaurant options, office and professional services, a 15-screen movie theater, a 112′ Ferris wheel, residential condominiums, convention space, meeting facilities, a 208-slip marina, a 132-room Springhill Suites by Marriott, and Burris Farm Market. Future plans include the development of prominent outparcels, including an exciting new zip line course scheduled to open in the fall of 2017.
For leasing information, contact Jeff Barnes, CCIM, at (251) 375-2496 or jbarnes@stirlingprop.com.
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