Stirling Stewardship Event Raises $25,000!
This past Friday, employees and agents gathered for the first-ever Stirling Properties Office Olympics, an event hosted by the Stirling Stewardship Committee to raise money for charitable causes. The event was a HUGE SUCCESS and a total of $25,000 was raised! Over 50 employees and agents were divided into 8 teams with each team choosing their team name, team colors, team song, and charity to contribute donations and winnings. Charities selected by the teams included March of Dimes, Red Cross, St. Francis Animal Sanctuary, St. Tammany Hospital Foundation (in honor of Lee de la Houssaye), American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Association, St. Jude’s, and Children’s Advocacy Center/Hope House. Teams collected over $20,000 of the total raised through personal donations and attaining sponsors for their team. Congratulations to our teams! Teams were able to earn points the week leading up to the Olympics by correctly answering Stirling Employee Trivia or the ever-popular “Where’s Marty’s Bobblehead” questions. Special points were also given to the team that raised the most money and the Most Unique Team. On the day of the Olympics, teams competed in 8 events – Golf Chipping, Fish Casting Contest, Wii Bowling, Trash Can Basketball, Shooting Contest, Hula Hoop, Root Beer Pong and a Tricycle Relay Race. Scores were tallied at the end of the day and medals were give to the top overall teams. The Gold Medal overall went to Team Nerdy…congratulations to Paul Mastio, Beezie Landry, Karen Bachemin, Courtney Lehman, Monica Milazzo and Judy McKee! Extra money was donated to their charity by the Stirling Stewardship Committee! Congratulations also goes to Jeff Marshall, Chris Abadie, Samantha Marshall, Peggy Sayler, Sharon Amacker and Nancy Stallings of Snail Team 6 who earned the Silver Medal. Townsend Underhill, Joseph Koon, Cyndie Quave, Jeanne Taravella, Amanda Pfeil, Dina Moran and Angelique Bates of Arrested Development took home the Bronze Medal. At the end of the day, in an effort to raise even more money, the ownership team volunteered to have pies thrown in their faces, but employees and agents had to outbid them for the right to throw the pie. Pies were smashed in all but one owner’s face. Employees were obviously motivated to smash a pie in an owner’s face as over $4,500 was collected toward the overall total. One pie even went for $1,200! A special thanks to the Stirling Stewardship Committee for all their hard work on organizing the event and making it happen. A fun day was had by all and we look forward to more events like this in the future!
Summer Celebrations for Mom and Dad at the Square
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day remind us to say “Thanks” for everything our parents have done for us over the years. Hammond Square wants to also take part in saying thanks to the moms and dads that take their kids to the Square for new school outfits, frozen treats at Menchie’s, sporting goods at Hibbets and Foot Locker, and whatever else that finds you driving down Palace Drive.
Hammond Square partnered with North Oaks Health Systems, the local hospital, to put on a free Women’s health event the weekend before Mother’s day. The heart and stroke screenings helped make sure Mom was on track for many Mother’s Days to come. We had some great tenant participation, with Dillard’s free bra fittings, their cosmetics extravaganza, and a summer fashion show! We brought in a Pampered Chef representative to show Moms and people shopping for Mom some new gadgets for the kitchen. A financial planning representative from Primerica was set up to answer any financial health questions anyone may have had.
We made sure to have some fun activities for everyone. North Cypress, a local health club close to the mall, hosted two free fitness classes, Zumba and Body Combat. Unfortunately, we found out most people out for a day of shopping are not ready for a professionally-led athletic class! North Cypress is a great partner to work with, we just have to try something different for the next health event. Painting With A Twist was another free activity we had for the day. An art instructor teaches everyone, from kids to adults who have never picked up a paint brush, how to paint a scene in 1 hour. We had moms, kids, and dads as art students for the day in this fun and relaxing activity. All who participated were excited to head home with their very own Louisiana sunset work of art!
We knew we had a little more of a challenge to honor dads for Father’s Day. Most men don’t think of heading to a shopping center to have some fun with the kids, so we had to get creative…and we had to break out the big toys! This Saturday, June 15th, the day before Father’s Day, Hammond Square is working with Louisiana Cat, Volvo Rents, Evergreen Tractor, the local Police and Fire Department to host Dad’s Day at the Square. In the parking lot across from Albasha from 10 am to 2 pm, we will have large construction machines, tractors, ATV’s, a new police car and a fire truck. This is Dad’s chance to get up close to the machines and even see a couple of big toys he might want to add to his collection!
Dad won’t walk away empty handed from the event. We have a craft table where little ones can make their Dad some great gifts from a giant fish, to a fancy guitar, and even an oversized tie. From Hammond Square, 100 Dad’s will receive mugs and 100 kids will get hard hats!
We want to bring out the silly side of Dad as well. Hammond Square brought in fun photo stand in’s. Dad can become a surfer man, a giant hot dog, a captain of a boat and a few other fun adventure scenes you’ll have to come by to see. The best thing is you use your own camera to take dad’s picture so no waiting to get something back. It is Facebook ready instantly if your dad, or you, are into social media.
Our Mother’s Day event was an overall success. We hope to say the same thing about our Dad’s Day at the Square. See you this Saturday! Shop local. Shop Tangi!
Stirling Properties’ Marty Mayer to Serve as Divisional Vice President of ICSC
Marty Mayer, President & CEO of Stirling Properties, has been elected to serve as the Vice President of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ (ICSC) Southern Division. This was made official during ICSC’s Annual Meeting of Regular Members, held during ICSC RECon in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As an ICSC Divisional Vice President, Mr. Mayer has also been appointed to serve on the Government Relations Advisory Committee.
Mr. Mayer currently serves on the Executive Committee of ICSC’s Worldwide Board of Trustees and has previously served as the Co-Chairman of ICSC’s Open Air Center Committee and as Louisiana State Director and Louisiana State Operations Director for ICSC.
Stirling Properties Collects Donations for Tornado Food Drive
Pictured: (Top Row, L-R) Marty Mayer, Cyndie Quave, Tracy Gandy, Ellen McCain, Tara Slater, Samantha Marshall, Courtney Lehman, Jeanne Taravella, Marsha Smalley, Sharon Amacker, Eugene Schmitt, Chris Abadie; (Bottom Row, L-R) Gena Randall, Monica Milazzo, Marcia McGarrity, Tina Crouchet, Judy McKee, Beezie Landry, Jeff Marshall, Nancy Stallings, Amanda Pfeil, Paul Mastio, Kristy Beach, Laura Wallace, Elizabeth Schmelling, Dina Moran, Karen Bachemin, Gerry Catanese
In an effort to help with the disaster relief in Oklahoma, employees and agents of Stirling Properties collected donations of non-perishable food items for the St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1 in Slidell, Louisiana. Firemen of the district are collecting and organizing donated items and will personally deliver them. On Saturday, June 8, the donations will be transported to Norman, Oklahoma for distribution to residents affected by the recent tornadoes.
There is still time to donate! They are accepting donations at fire stations throughout the Slidell area until Friday, June 7.
Stirling Properties Hires Ryan Juneau as Project Manager
Stirling Properties is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Juneau as Project Manager.
In this position, Mr. Juneau will work in the Development Division overseeing new development, renovation and tenant build out projects, including construction management, tenant coordination, due diligence coordination and entitlement work amongst other duties.
Mr. Juneau brings with him over 10 years of experience in Acquisitions, Development and Project Management.
“We are very excited to welcome Ryan to the Stirling Development Team,” says Townsend Underhill, Senior Vice President of Development. “Ryan’s skillset and experience are very well suited to help grow and support our development efforts in the Gulf South. I believe that Ryan has the potential to have a significant impact on our organization.”
Mr. Juneau joins Stirling Properties from le Triomphe Property Group in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he was responsible for all property development.
A graduate of Louisiana State University, Mr. Juneau earned a Masters of Business Administration and currently resides in Baton Rouge with his wife, Jaci, and their two children.
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. and Stirling Properties Announce Dillard’s to Anchor Phase II of Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, LA
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. & COVINGTON, La. – May 9, 2013 – CBL & Associates Properties, Inc., (NYSE: CBL) and Stirling Properties today announced that Dillard’s (Dillard’s, Inc. NYSE: DDS) will anchor the fashion-oriented Phase II of Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, Louisiana.
Phase I of the project is currently under construction with approximately 330,000 square feet anchored by Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michael’s, T.J.Maxx, and Best Buy. Phase II will include up to 320,000 square feet of additional retail space. The grand opening for Phase I is scheduled for March 2014, with construction on Phase II set to begin around that same time with an opening in spring 2015.
“With construction underway on Phase I, we are pleased to welcome a key department store such as Dillard’s to Phase II,” said Michael Lebovitz, CBL’s executive vice president – development and administration. “The traction we are receiving from retailers for both phases is a testament to the strength of the market and its increasing demand for retail.”
“Fremaux Town Center has tremendous momentum at this stage and we are thrilled with Dillard’s decision to join the project,” said Townsend Underhill, Stirling Properties’ senior vice president of development. “Upon completion of both phases we believe this project will be the premier retail property in the Slidell market and something that local residents can be very proud of.”
Dillard’s will open a single-level, 126,000-square-foot store featuring a large selection of fashion apparel, cosmetics and home merchandise tailored specifically to the tastes and preferences of Dillard’s Slidell-area customers. These assortments will reflect the Company’s strong commitment to provide shoppers with more choices in premium brands, including Dillard’s exclusive label merchandise. Dillard’s at Fremaux Town Center will feature the company’s latest advances in store design and presentation.
Dillard’s Chief Executive Officer, William Dillard, II, stated, “We are pleased to announce our commitment to Fremaux Town Center. We enjoy a strong relationship with our Slidell area customers and we are looking forward to serving them at an even higher level. CBL and Stirling Properties are building a premier destination center and we are happy to be part of it.”
Fremaux Town Center Phase I is currently more than 70% leased with committed retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Michaels, Kohl’s, PetSmart, T.J.Maxx, LongHorn Steakhouse, dressbarn, ULTA Beauty, Lane Bryant, Rack Room Shoes, Best Buy and Versona Accessories. Fremaux Town Center will be located on more than 80 acres at the southwest corner of Interstate 10 and Fremaux Avenue in Slidell, LA. Slidell is the largest municipality in St. Tammany Parish on the northern shore of Lake Pontchartrain near the city of New Orleans. The area has experienced significant growth following Hurricane Katrina. With its interstate location and high-visibility, Fremaux Town Center is expected to become a regional destination. Stirling is leading the development of the project and CBL and Stirling are jointly leasing and marketing the center.
For leasing information, please contact Ryan Pecot by telephone at 337.572.0246 or by email at rpecot@stirlingprop.com or Rodney Gordon by telephone at 423.553.8704 or by email at rodney_gordon@cblproperties.com.
For information on available outparcels, please contact Ryan Pecot or Robert Snetman by telephone at 423.490.8333 or by email at robert_snetman@cblproperties.com
About Dillard’s, Inc.
Dillard’s, Inc. ranks among the nation’s largest fashion apparel and home furnishings retailers with annual revenues exceeding $6.5 billion. The Company focuses on delivering maximum fashion and value to its shoppers by offering compelling apparel and home selections complemented by exceptional customer care. Dillard’s stores offer a broad selection of merchandise and feature products from both national and exclusive brand sources. The Company operates 283 Dillard’s locations and 18 clearance centers spanning 29 states. For more information about Dillard’s, please visit www.dillards.com.
About Stirling Properties
A member of the Retail Brokers Network, Stirling Properties is a regional real estate firm offering comprehensive services in development; commercial brokerage; property and asset management; investment sales; and property owner and tenant representation. Stirling Properties’ portfolio includes over 14 million square feet of managed property and 60 million square feet of commercial properties for sale or lease. With offices located in Jackson, Mississippi; Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans, Metairie, Covington, Hammond, and Shreveport/Bossier City in Louisiana, Stirling is one of the largest real estate firms in the Gulf South. Connect with Stirling Properties on the web at www.stirlingproperties.com, “like” us at facebook.com/stirlingproperties, follow us @StirlingProp on twitter.com/StirlingProp or subscribe to our Stirling Insights blog.
About CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
CBL is one of the largest and most active owners and developers of malls and shopping centers in the United States. CBL owns, holds interests in or manages 158 properties, including 96 regional malls/open-air centers. The properties are located in 31 states and total 92.7 million square feet including 10.5 million square feet of non-owned shopping centers managed for third parties. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, CBL has regional offices in Boston (Waltham), MA, Dallas (Irving), TX, and St. Louis, MO. Additional information can be found at cblproperties.com.
Information included herein contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual events, financial and otherwise, may differ materially from the events and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The reader is directed to the Company’s various filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” incorporated by reference therein, for a discussion of such risks and uncertainties.
