Stirling Properties’ Mark Salvetti Attends ICSC CenterBuild Conference
COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (DECEMBER 9, 2010) Mark Salvetti, Director of Project Management for Stirling Properties, recently attended the ICSC CenterBuild Conference, a three day, premier retail design and construction conference held in Phoenix, Arizona on December 1st. The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) hosts this annual conference where more than 2,000 architects, contractors, developers, engineers, tenant coordinators and retailers gather to learn, engage, and connect with industry leaders.
This year is Mr. Salvetti’s fifth year attending CenterBuild and third year as a member of the CenterBuild Program Planning Committee. Along with the ICSC Advisory Council, the 50 member Program Planning Committee is responsible for the conference’s overall success. They meet several times a year to discuss how to best orchestrate an interactive program that encourages the exchange of ideas while addressing local and international development issues.
Among the highlights of the conference is the ability to obtain ICSC’s Certified Development, Design and Construction Professional (CDP) designation, which Mr. Salvetti earned in 2007 as part of the designation’s first graduating class.
“The most important tool we have in understanding the changing demographics that affect our retail landscape is education,” said Salvetti. “CenterBuild is the best way to expand your knowledge base and I encourage anyone in the industry to attend.”
For the past 28 years, the conference’s success stems from focusing on individual learning by creating maximum opportunities to meet other professionals, listen to dynamic speakers, and discuss industry related issues through general sessions, workshops and roundtables. For more information about ICSC or CenterBuild visit www.icsc.org.
Stirling Properties’ Hammond Square Wins Best of Construction Award
HAMMOND, Louisiana – (December 3, 2010) At an awards luncheon held at Boudreaux’s in Baton Rouge yesterday, representatives from Stirling Properties, Richard Price Contracting Co., LLC and Duplantis Design Group accepted an award on behalf of Hammond Square. The Power-lifestyle center received Louisiana’s Best of 2010 award of merit in the civil construction category.
Awards were given by McGraw Hill Construction Company and South Central Construction magazine for construction and design excellence. An independent jury of industry experts awarded projects based on safety, innovation, craftsmanship, and contribution to the community or industry by project type.
Hammond Square, originally developed as a 430,000 SF enclosed Mall, was redeveloped by Stirling Properties in 2006 at the request of Palace Properties, LLC, the property’s owner, and the City of Hammond. Site work was completed in 2009 by Richard Price Contracting Co., LLC who was the general contractor for the project and Duplantis Design Group who was the civil engineer. Together, all teams worked to create over 650,000 SF of retail and restaurant space that challenged them to breathe new life into an ailing property.
The success of Hammond Square is noted in the December/January issue of South Central Construction Magazine’s “Best of 2010” where a complete list of Louisiana award winners is featured. For more information about the design and construction of Hammond Square contact Grady Brame, Executive Vice President and Partner of Stirling Properties, at (985) 898-2022 or gbrame@stirlingprop.com.
Stirling Properties Announces that The Children’s Place is Coming to Hammond Square
HAMMOND, Louisiana —- (NOVEMBER 11, 2010) Stirling Properties, the developer of Hammond Square, announces the addition of another retail tenant to its power-lifestyle center. The Children’s Place, the leading specialty retailer of children’s clothing and accessories, with over 975 locations nationally and 14 in Louisiana, plan to open its first Northshore location at Hammond Square.
The Children’s Place will occupy 4,290 SF of available space on Main Street directly across from Encore Shoe Department. The official Grand Opening Date has yet to be announced but is expected early spring 2011. The store will offer spacious, bright and airy shopping that clearly identifies sections for Girls and Boys (sizes 4-14), Baby Girls and Boys (sizes 6 mos.-4T) and Newborn (sizes 0-12 mos.). Additionally, seasonal merchandise lines will be introduced throughout the year with online shopping at www.childrensplace.com.
Leasing opportunities are still available at Hammond Square. For more information, contact Beezie Landry at 985-246-3781 or via email at blandry@stirlingprop.com or Rhonda Sharkawy at 504-620-8145 or via email at rsha@stirlingprop.com.
LSU Alum and MLB Star to Host Charity Golf Tournament at Carter Plantation
SPRINGFIELD, Louisiana —- (NOVEMBER 1, 2010) – On November 12, Carter Plantation, managed by Stirling Properties, will be home to the First Annual Ryan Theriot Celebrity Golf Classic. The tournament will feature athletes, sports personalities and entertainers, teamed with foursomes made up of corporate executives and community leaders. A reception, silent auction, dinner and awards ceremony is scheduled following the conclusion of tournament play. Proceeds from the event will benefit the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Gulf Oil Spill Restoration Fund, the Autism Society of America Greater Baton Rouge Chapter and Fore! Kids Foundation.
“I am honored to host this tournament and increase awareness for these worthwhile causes,” Theriot said. “I’m deeply committed to this area where I’m originally from and believe strongly in the work that they are doing.”
For more information regarding the Celebrity Golf Classic, please contact Dusty Ann Williams at DWilliams@jpse.net / 561.656.2023 or Megan Zimring at meganz@bhscouncil.com / 310.858-1872.
About Ryan Theriot
Ryan Theriot is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana native, LSU Alumnus, and Major League Baseball star. He currently is the second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers and is represented by Beverly Hills Sports Council, a full service sports agency specializing in representing baseball players, including some of the biggest stars in today’s game. In July, while Ryan was a member of the Chicago Cubs, he organized a “Mystery Autographed Ball” event at Wrigley Field that raised $22,000 for NWF’s Gulf Restoration Fund. Visit www.ryantheriot.com for more information.
About Carter Plantation
Carter Plantation, managed by Stirling Properties, is one of south Louisiana’s premier residential resort and golf communities. It is accessible from Interstate 12 via either Exit 32 (Springfield/Albany) or Exit 35 (Baptist/Pumpkin Center); and from Interstate 55 via Exit 26 (Springfield/Ponchatoula). The development features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by PGA Champion David Toms, a pro shop, restaurant, overnight villas, and event Pavilion to accommodate dining, meeting, and banquet events. The facility is a popular venue for weddings and special events offering a breathtaking view of the golf course. For more information please call 225-294-7555 or visit www.carterplantation.com.
Stirling Properties’ Hammond Square is a Finalist for ICSC’s 2010 U.S. Design & Development Awards
HAMMOND, Louisiana —- (OCTOBER 26, 2010) Hammond Square, Stirling Properties’ power lifestyle center located in Hammond, Louisiana, was selected as a finalist for The International Council of Shopping Centers’ (ICSC) 2010 United States Design and Development Awards. These awards recognize outstanding achievement in design and development of retail properties and retail store design within the U.S. and are given for the following categories: Renovation or Expansion of an Existing Project, Innovative Design and Development of a New Project, and Retail Store Design.
Hammond Square is a finalist for best renovation or expansion of an existing project for retail space over 500,000 sq. ft. and is among seven other finalists from developments in Washington, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, and Pennsylvania. These eight finalists were judged by a jury of leading industry experts who awarded points for improvement of existing space, methods of keeping the project open during construction, new marketing and re-letting/re-merchandising approaches, refinancing techniques, innovative design and construction approaches, and adaptive reuses of the structure.
All entries receive up to a maximum cumulative score of 100 points but only the top 50% are considered finalists. The top performers in each category will be announced at ICSC’s CenterBuild Conference on December 2, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona where they will receive the prestigious Gold or Silver awards.
“To be a finalist for the 2010 U.S. Design and Development Award is a tremendous honor for Hammond Square and Stirling Properties. It is a testament to the commitment made to Hammond by the owners of Hammond Square and to the development team who worked over three years on this project,” said Grady Brame, Executive Vice President and Partner of Stirling Properties. “The recognition helps put Hammond in the national spotlight and we are optimistic about the opportunities this type of news will bring not only for the current tenants, but for those retailers interested in Hammond Square.”
Additional leasing opportunities are still available at Hammond Square. For more information, contact Beezie Landry at 985-246-3781 or via email at blandry@stirlingprop.com or Rhonda Sharkawy at 504-620-8145 or via email at rsha@stirlingprop.com.
Stirling Properties Golf Tournament Raises Money for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (October 21, 2010) Stirling Properties 10th Annual Stirling Invitational Golf Tournament raised $10,200 for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. The scramble-style golf tournament hosted by Stirling Properties was held on Monday at the University Club, in Baton Rouge where generous contributions from sponsors and golfers helped to make the event a success. Grady Brame, Stirling Properties Executive Vice President and Partner, presented the donation to Richard Lipsey, Immediate Past Chairman for the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Board of Directors, during an awards celebration following the tournament.
“Stirling Properties has been able to make over $70,000 in charitable contributions to various organizations over the past 10 years with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center being the charitable recipient in the majority of the tournament proceeds,” said Mr. Brame. “Since 2004, $56,200 has been donated to the center in support of their cancer research and care-giving efforts. We are honored to give back to an organization that so positively impacts our region and look forward to continued support of their mission.”
