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St. Joseph, Michigan (PRWEB) December 28, 2011

Pier 33 Marina of St. Joseph Michigan is preparing for another return to Chicagos premier boating event, the upcoming Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show and Pier 33 will present an eye-catching display of new boats from Pursuit.

Joining forces with fellow Pursuit dealer Centerpointe Yacht Services of Sturgeon Bay & Kenosha, WI, Pier 33s lineup of new Pursuit Boats will include four models well-suited for boaters around Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Boat show visitors will get their first look at Pursuits new 180 Center Console, a cornerstone of Pursuits very-affordable Inshore Series. This new model is value-priced to allow more new boat owners to enjoy Pursuit quality, reliability and legendary reputation at an exceptionally competitive price. The C 180 features an all-fiberglass grid stringer system, a 100 quart cooler, 203 quart insulated fish & storage box beneath the bow platform, 12 gallon livewell, built-in tackle box and the confidence provided by the Pursuit Protection Plan. Some of those features will catch the attention of the fishermen on hand, but theres more to the C 180 than casting a line deep freeboard, comfortable aft seating, a built-in forward console cooler seat and well-designed leaning post provide ample accommodations for a trip to the beach or to visit the neighbors. Power is provided by the boating world’s benchmark for reliability and performance- a Yamaha 115 HP Four-Stroke outboard.

Returning for encore performances are two hits that made their first appearances for Pier 33 at the 2011 Chicago Boat Show, the Pursuit 265 Dual Console and the 280 Sport.

The 265 DC boasts a Pursuit exclusive an epoxy-infused fiberglass windshield frame and tempered glass windshield, topped-off with fiberglass hardtop with white aluminum powder-coated framework. This is truly a 26-foot yacht and the yacht-quality features go well beyond the windshield. The windlass anchoring system is neatly hidden away with thru-hull anchor storage at the bow. All of the heavy-duty stainless steel deck hardware is recessed for safety and styling. Pursuits rugged non-skid design provides steady footing and the high freeboard fore and aft nestles the boating crew in comfort. Aft seating is built to hide-away, opening the cockpit for serious fishing when needed and a spacious enclosed head compartment is hidden inside the portside console. Yamahas 350 HP V-8 outboard powers the deep-vee hull with expected agility and responsiveness at all throttle ranges, controlled by Yamahas Command Link Plus system, with full digital controls for throttle and gauges. Pier 33 will be offering free 2012 Launch On Command service with the purchase of the 265 Dual Console during the boat show.

With an ideal combination of center console convenience and luxury seating, Pursuits 280 Sport has already been a popular model with Pier 33 boaters. Twin Yamaha 250s provide exhilarating big-water performance and comfort with a rough-water ride soothed by the 24-degree deadrise of this hull design. Pursuits Sport concept includes an oversized hardtop, extending further forward and further aft of the center console, as well as to the gunwales, for exceptional shade and shelter. Plush seating is deep at the bow and hides away with fore and aft facing lounge seats in the cockpit.

Rounding-out the show display is the always-popular Pursuit 230 Center Console. Nimble, fast and ready for the demanding conditions confronted by Pier 33s Lake Michigan boaters, the C 230 is also trailerable enough to reach favorite, but further, destinations. The C 230 also features an enclosed head compartment, T-top, comfortably cushioned seating and Yamahas dependable 250 HP outboard.

Although built in Fort Pierce, FL, Pursuit has a well-known Great Lakes heritage. Pursuit is a division of S2 Yachts, headquartered in Holland, MI and founded by Chairman of the Board Leon Slikkers. From Leon Slikkers’ first hand-built boats in the early ’50′s through today’s advanced engineering, design and manufacturing found at Pursuit, the Slikkers name has been synonomous with the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Pier 33 will have some special factory-direct incentives available for all boat show purchases on new Pursuits and these incentives will apply to boats at the show, in stock or for factory-fresh 2012 orders. “With the boating season just a few months away, this show is the ideal time for shoppers to choose a new boat, spec it to their needs and ensure that they’re ready to go at the first sign of summer” says Pier 33′s General Manager, Tighe Curran.

Pier 33 is Michigans largest dealer for Pursuit Boats and is located in St. Joseph, Michigan. Pier 33 is also a dealer for new boats from Scout and Chaparral. Pier 33 is a full-service marina, with used boat sales, yacht brokerage, 220 docks, complete boat storage and boat repair services and boater conveniences such as Launch on Command and Hook n Go options available in-season. Pier 33 serves boaters from a wide region, with many visitors and clients based in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Wisconsin.

To keep boaters updated before, during and after the boat show, Pier 33 has a variety of tools including regular updates on Facebook, Twitter, Pier 33s YouTube Channel and Pier 33s Boat Show Blog. These updates will include more details about the Pursuit display and Pier 33s Scout display, special incentives offered by Pursuit, Scout and Chaparral during the show, Pier 33s own promotions, photos and videos from the show site and much more.

The Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show opens Thursday, January 12 and concludes Monday, January 16 and will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

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Emeryville, CA (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

Six years ago, Bay Area architecture design firm, Hayashida Architects, celebrated the groundbreaking of the Jodo Shinshu Center with the Buddhist Church of America after the architectural firm provided the renovation and design for the center. Now, in its fifth year of existence, Hayashida Architects would like to congratulate the Jodo Shinshu Center on its success.

The challenge was to incorporate the headquarters of a national Japanese Buddhist organization into a former car showroom and repair shop, said Sady Hayashida, founder and principal of Hayashida Architects. We worked with the Berkeley Landmark Commission, the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association, and with the Buddhist community locally and from abroad, to create a design that had to accommodate many functional needs within a constantly fluctuating budget, and that would also meet the approval of differing stakeholders.

Since 1979, the Bay Area architecture interior design firm, Hayashida Architects has a built relationships and a reputation based on its high-quality work and expertise. It offers complete and custom architecture design services that will fit any clients needs. The renowned architecture firm listens to and helps clients through every step of their projects, and provides services such as site visits and inspections, site selection, zoning approvals, project management, cost estimates, building and site design, interior design, branding, furniture and casework design, and more.

With Hayashida Architects, a client can trust that they will have consistent contact throughout the duration of their project, whether it is a single job or multiple jobs, Hayashida said. Furthermore, our firm does not have a pre-decided style that we impose on our clients. Instead, we use our technical expertise and experience to develop designs that solve the particulars of each project and fulfill our client’s needs.

For more information about Hayashida Architects or any of its services, call 510-250-3531, view the firm on the web at http://www.hayashida-architects.com or visit 1250 Fourth St., Suite 340, in Emeryville.

About Hayashida Architects

Since 1979, Hayashida Architects has provided a variety of architectural services that include commercial, food service, historic preservation, interior design, restaurant design, office and residential projects, tenant improvements, and urban design and planning. Its experience involves a wide range of rehabilitation and renovation work, as well as the design of entire buildings and commercial centers.

The foundation of the firm’s strength stems from the expertise, dedication and upstanding character of its partners and staff. More than 75 percent of its employees have been with the firm for more than 10 years.

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Lyndhurst, N.J. (PRWEB) December 28, 2011

The Hampshire Companies, a full-service, private real estate investment firm with equity in assets valued at over $ 2.5 billion, has announced that Home Goods, a division of TJX Companies, Inc. which offers an ever-changing assortment of unique and distinctive home decor at unbeatable values, has leased 24,000 square feet of premier retail space at Veterans Square Town Center located in Lyndhurst, N.J.

Situated on 12.31 acres, the 144,400 retail center boasts tenants such as Shop Rite Supermarket, Staples, GNC, and GoWirless. Currently 8,300 square feet of space remains available at the highly active shopping center which offers abundant onsite parking and excellent retail traffic averaging more than 45,000 shoppers per week. Given the strong demand at the center, Hampshire is currently expanding the site adding an additional 30,000 square feet of retail space.

Veterans Square continues to be strong performer in our retail portfolio, said Kim Stirba-Reynolds, a Senior Investment Manager for The Hampshire Companies. Strategically positioned within Bergen County, this multi-tenant retail center has thrived due to the variety of high caliber tenants Hampshire has secured and the centers ideal location in a densely populated area. We look forward to further expanding the site to further accommodate tenant demands and consumer needs.

About The Hampshire Companies

The Hampshire Companies is a full-service, private real estate investment firm based in Morristown, N.J. The Hampshire Companies is a vibrant, dynamic organization that combines creative vision and superior execution, thereby enabling it to create and enhance value in real estate investments. Additional information on The Hampshire Companies is available online at http://www.hampshireco.com.

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NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

HOK is the U.S. Green Building Councils official design partner for Project Haiti, a facility targeting LEED

Vista, CA (PRWEB) December 29, 2011

World Buyers Wholesale Gifts & Home Decor is pleased to announce the opening of their new Showroom at the California Market Center (CMC) in Los Angeles California. Located at 110 E 9th Street at Main Street, on the 12 floor in showroom C1201. The addition of this showroom completes four venues in the industrys largest and most popular settings. Debuting with the Cal Mart’s January 2012 Gift & Home Show from the 17th thru the 23rd, World Buyers will be showcasing their new product lines for the 2012 buying season.

New and expanded lines now include more home decor selections in many popular categories. New additions include large wall mirrors and clocks, wall art, jeweled photo frames and ceramics to name a few. Buyers and merchandisers can now select from larger decor pieces like tables, room screens and display shelving. Of course, popular lines like butterfly garlands, paperweights, fashion, candles, lanterns, ethnic items remain with best sellers and new options.

World Buyers Wholesale Gifts has had a presence at the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles California for sixteen years. The showroom houses its complete line of over 50 categories and year after year remains increasingly popular with not only gift and home decor buyers, but also with interior designers, event planners and merchandisers.

Both venues offer convenient parking and are located just blocks from the Staples Center offering dining, shopping, events and popular hotels making a stay during show seasons fun and relaxing. Shuttles drive buyers to and from Cal Mart and LA Mart for ultimate buying convenience.

Serving buyers in the southern and eastern part of the country and including many international buyers, is their showroom in Atlanta Georgia located at 240 Peachtree Street NW, Building 2, Suite 1027C. World Buyers has had a presence at this large complex going on six years. In the heart of downtown Atlanta and also conveniently located among fine restaurants, shopping and hotels.

Yet another showroom is housed at the Anne McGilvray Showrooms in Dallas Texas. Located at the Anne McGilvray Showplace, 2332 Valdina Street in Dallas. The McGilvary Showrooms also provide shuttles to other area venues during seasonal show dates.

World Buyers showrooms continue their popularity among buyers of wholesale gifts due to their eclectic wholesale gifts selections from traditional, kitsch, contemporary and vintage. Additionally fashion accessories like jewelry, scarves, handbags and hats are favorite sellers for retail consumers. “We’re very excited about the addition of the California Market Center Showroom. Especially since the January show will b the first preview of hundreds of new products.”

World Buyers also has several thousand products online at http://www.worldbuyers.com. Eligible wholesale buyers can easily register to gain access to purchase online. Simply follow the instructions on their registration page and approval is ususally within 24 hours.

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Denver, CO (PRWEB) January 12, 2012

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver Tech Center, owned and operated by Stonebridge Companies and one of 167 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels worldwide has been awarded the Hilton/DoubleTree CARE (Caring, Attentive, Responsive and Empowered) cup for outstanding customer service by a DoubleTree Hotel.

This national award, given to only two DoubleTree Hotels quarterly, signifies the highest degree of recognition a hotel can earn. The Denver, Colorado hotels commitment to excellent service for their hotel guests, the high rating given by guests, and the hotels work in the community helped the hotel achieve this honor.

Our daily focus at the Doubletree by Hilton Denver Tech Center is to always make our guests feel this is a home away from home. Says Aaron Alberding, General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver Tech Center. Our staff strives to exceed the expectations of all of our guests to ensure they remember us anytime they are traveling to Denver.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is in the heart of the Denver Tech Center and only minutes from downtown Denver, Colorado. Take advantage of their spacious Denver hotel meeting room venues and Hilton CARE Cup service today! On site is the award-winning Zink Kitchen + Bar restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant also features meeting space and gourmet catering.

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 08, 2011

As non-profit organizations start planning events for the coming year, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is proud to offer event venue rentals to non-profit organizations at special rates. YBCAs outstanding downtown San Francisco event spaces include venues for events of various sizes, easily accommodating both small and large non-profit organizations.

YBCA houses two premier downtown San Francisco event venues, located along the west side of Third Street between Mission and Howard streets and adjacent to the Moscone Convention Center. YBCA offers rentals in the two landmark buildingsthe Galleries and Forum, designed by Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki, and the Novellus Theater, designed by American architect James Stewart Polshek. The spaces consist of the 6,700 square-foot YBCA Forum, the 94-seat Screening Room and the Grand Lobby. The Novellus Theater has 757 seats plus the stunning Theater Terrace Lobby. Both buildings feature multiple event spaces that are specifically designed to accommodate a wide range of occasions, including community, non-profit and corporate events.

As a non-profit organization ourselves, YBCA understands the importance of welcoming and supporting other non-profit organizations and their events, said Scott Rowitz, YBCAs Managing Director. Our core values hold that the vitality of life in the Bay Area depends on our continued exposure to varied perspectives and beliefs and oftentimes this comes in through our hosted non-profit events.

Organizations that choose to book with YBCA can utilize available lists of Preferred Vendors and Preferred Caterers to conveniently choose event partners as needed. YBCA offers many additional event services including box office sales, technical supervision, equipment rental, IT and guest WiFi, coat check, security, and janitorial.

Non-profit partners must be the contracted party and have proof of 501(c)3 status to receive special pricing on venues and equipment rentals.

Recent non-profit clients include Kiva, TedX, AIGA SF, Center for Environmental Health, Breast Cancer Fund, Project Inform, Opportunity Fund, and Public Advocates. Many non-profit organizations that choose to host their events at YBCA return to host future events at YBCAs venues.

To learn more about available dates for YBCA event and meeting spaces, the application and contracting process, as well as standard fees for venues, staffing and equipment, call (415) 513-1226, e-mail events(at)ybca(dot)org, or visit YBCA at http://www.ybca.org/rentals.

About Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, located in San Francisco’s Yerba Buena cultural district, is one of the nation’s leading multidisciplinary contemporary arts centers. With a belief that contemporary art is at the heart of community life, YBCA brings audiences and artists of all backgrounds together to express and experience creativity. The organization is known for nurturing emerging artists at the forefront of their fields and presenting works that blend art forms and explore the events and ideas of our time. As part of its commitment to the San Francisco Bay Area, YBCA supports the local arts community and reflects the region’s diversity of people and thought through its arts and public programming. YBCA presents programming year-round in the Forum, Screening Room, Galleries and Novellus Theater.

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Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

Inside the kitchen, much more is going on than pouring and mixing its science at work. Discovery Science Centers (DSC) holiday festival has tons of festive activities designed to bring families together this holiday season. Daily activities include hands-on kitchen science fun, recipe science, and the award-winning Gingerbread Competition entries. On the weekends, take your photo with Santa, decorate holiday cookies, or create a cookie car and compete in our Gingerbread Derby.

Whats that smell wafting gingerly through the air? It can only be one thing delightfully decorated Gingerbread creations! From November 25 through January 1, 2012, over one hundred artisan Gingerbread creations will be on display at DSC for the Science of Gingerbread competition.

Categories for this years Gingerbread competition include:

Best Star Wars Theme, Most Festive, Best by an Organization, Best Youth under 5, Best Youth Group, Best by a Classroom, and Best by a DSC Member.

Gingerbread Competition entries are due by Monday, December 5, 2012. Prizes will be awarded to the winning creation in each category on December 7th.

Along with the Gingerbread Competition, special holiday activities will be taking place on December 3-4th, 10-11th, and December 17 January 1, 2012.* Schedule is as follows:

Visit Santa and take your photo with him 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Decorate holiday cookies and eat them too! 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.

Create a cookie car and compete in our Gingerbread Derby 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.

Matter of Taste Stage Show 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.

*Activities, times and dates subject to change without notice.

ABOUT DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER

Imaginations run wild at Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana through more than 100 hands-on exhibits in themed areas throughout the Center. Race your family at sorting recyclables in Eco Challenge, stand under a real rocket engine in Boeing Rocket Lab and try your best slap shot against the Anaheim Ducks goalie in Science of Hockey! Traveling exhibits and annual events such as Bug Invasion and Bubblefest ensure that there is always something new to do. Discovery Science Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating young minds, assisting teachers and increasing public understanding of science, math and technology through interactive exhibits and programs.

Discovery Science Center opens daily at 10am. For further information, call us at (714) 542-CUBE or visit us online http://www.discoverycube.org. Get involved by finding DSC on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/discoverycube and following DSC on Twitter at hashtag: @discoverycube.

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) October 19, 2011

Central Texas German Auto Center has added even more talent to its already-deep and knowledgeable Austin BMW repair and import service staff. For area import drivers looking for top-notch Austin BMW service, Austin Mercedes repair or Audi and Porsche repair Chris Miller gives the city another level of expertise and experience in premium import service.

Miller has been hired by German Auto Center as a senior master mechanic after 15 years of maintaining some of the most complicated, high-performing diesel and gasoline vehicles anywhere in the world. He is a factory-trained Mercedez Benz technician, also prepared to keep Ferraris, Lamborghinis, BMWs, Audis, Volkswagens and Porches fine-tuned and running as originally designed.

Were excited to add Chris to our team, and think hell only improve what we think is the best import service available in Central Texas, Len Gilmore says. So stop in and say hello to Chris and the rest of the German Auto Center staff. We will be happy to answer any questions that you might have with your European vehicle.

The service and repair team at German Auto Center boasts more than 100 years of high-end important specialization between them. Thanks in part to specialists like Miller, this commitment to cutting-edge excellence and comprehensive service capabilities has earned the repair shop honors as a Bosch Authorized Car Service Center.

To learn more about Chris and the rest of German Auto Centers staff, contact the center at (512).452-6437, or visit its website at http://www.germanautocenter.com.

About German Auto Center: German Auto Center has developed into the leading import service center in Central Texas since its opening in 1979. It provided both scheduled factory maintenance and recommended services, and honors all extended and third-party warranties.

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Montvale, NJ (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

Cyber M@rketing Services (CRMXchange), and The Society of Workforce Planning Professionals (SWPP) recently hosted their 4th Annual Contact Center Virtual Conference – Best Practices in Workforce Management and Performance Optimization. The Conference was held from November 2nd 4th and featured presentations by experts on issues that confront customer care professionals daily. It was fully interactive and all customer care professionals within an organization were able to participate, a benefit that would be unrealistic for an on-site conference. Over 1,400 attendees from 80 countries participated in the event, from diverse industries: financial services, insurance, health care, transportation, technology and others. Live events drew 500 700 registrants. They flocked to live sessions which discussed issues such as the importance of metrics, forecasting and scheduling in managing the contact center.

Post conference survey comments from the registrants were extremely favorable. Attendees were enthused about the virtual nature of the conference and 98% of respondents rated the Conference good to excellent. They appreciated that the conference was free with no travel involved so everyone from their office could attend and share in the information presented. Overwhelmingly, the attendees indicated that the Conference was informative, well managed, convenient and easy to attend. Participants were pleased that session recordings were posted quickly on the conference site and that all slide decks were available prior to the live sessions.

This is the largest virtual event we have done to date, said Sheri Greenhaus, Managing Partner of CRMXchange. Each vendor, on average, had over 180 visitors to their booths during the 3 day event. The exhibit hall gave vendors an opportunity to present their story. They displayed their white papers, case studies, brochures and videos.

About CRMXchange

CRMXchange is the premiere destination for information on relationship management solutions, including: customer interaction best practices, CRM programs, training, and other valuable industry resources. For more information about upcoming virtual conferences, visit http://www.CRMXchange.com, http://www.ecrmevents.com, or contact Sheri Greenhaus at (201) 505-1743.

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