Stirling Properties Launches New Corporate Website www.StirlingProperties.com
COVINGTON, LA – Stirling Properties announces the launch of our newly redesigned and updated corporate website, www.StirlingProperties.com. The new website features streamlined navigation and improved functionality for a better online experience. In addition, Stirling Properties has rebranded our Facebook, Twitter and Stirling Insights blog.
New website features include:
- Quick Commercial Property Search
- Improved navigation to our core services – brokerage services, development/redevelopment, acquisitions/investments, and property/asset management
- Ability to search Our People
- Case studies highlighting the services we offer, including case studies about The Fresh Market and Pan American Life Center in New Orleans, Hammond Square in Hammond, River Chase in Covington, and Stirling Communities – Multi-Family in Baton Rouge and Lafayette
- Access to the latest news, press releases and market research
- Stay connected with easy navigation to our Social Media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and Stirling Insights blog
The new corporate website can be viewed at www.StirlingProperties.com.
Stirling Properties Hires Amy Allen as Hammond Square Property Manager
HAMMOND, LA – Stirling Properties is pleased to announce that Amy Allen is now Property Manager at Hammond Square.
Ms. Allen brings over eight years of commercial real estate background that includes a property management portfolio of over two million square feet and 17 shopping centers in the Atlanta area.
Ms. Allen started her real estate career as a Property Manager for DLC Management Corporation, where she oversaw a 1.5 million square-foot portfolio. In 2009 she joined Atlanta-based Developers Diversified Realty, where she managed over 2.5 million square feet of shopping centers.
Originally from the New Orleans area and an LSU graduate, Ms. Allen recently moved to Covington after living in the Atlanta area for nearly 10 years.
Stirling Properties to Develop Full-Service Walgreens Drugstore in Gulfport, MS
Stirling Properties is pleased to announce the development of a new full-service Walgreens drugstore in Gulfport, Mississippi. The proposed Walgreens will be located at the intersection of Pass Road and Interstate 49 at the location of the former Gulfmart Shopping Center. Stirling Properties is providing development services, including lease negotiation, financing, and project management, to a third party owner of the property.
The 13,650 square-foot store will have a drive-thru window and full service pharmacy and will serve as a catalyst for future retail development of that corridor. The Gulfport store is slated to begin construction in January and open in the third quarter of 2013.
As a preferred developer for the Walgreens Company in the Gulf South, Stirling Properties has had a long standing relationship with the retailer. “Our team has been working successfully with Walgreens for the past 10 years and has delivered over 25 stores with many more in the pipeline”, said Peter Aamodt, Vice President of Development for Stirling Properties. “Stirling is committed to finding new development opportunities for all of our retail clients in the Gulf South.”
For more information, contact Peter Aamodt, Vice President of Development for Stirling Properties, at paamodt@stirlingprop.com or by calling (504) 523-4481.
Stirling Properties Announces Sam’s Club Opening at River Chase
Stirling Properties, the developer of River Chase, announces the opening of Sam’s Club at River Chase Shopping Center, the largest open-air retail center in St. Tammany Parish. Sam’s Club opened today, Tuesday, October 30. The grand opening ceremony, led by Covington Sam’s Club Manager Chris Cuevas, featured local dignitaries and special appearances as community officials cut the ribbon to signify the club’s opening.
The new 136,000 square foot Sam’s Club is the only one in western St. Tammany and has have a fuel station and pharmacy. “Sam’s Club is a fantastic addition to the River Chase development. This state-of-the-art Sam’s Club is a great compliment to the existing tenant mix at what has now become the largest open air retail center in Louisiana,” said Stirling Properties’ Vice President of Development Townsend Underhill. “Sam’s commitment to the project and to Western St. Tammany Parish has been tremendous over the past 2 years while this deal has been in the works and we are thrilled to see them cutting the ribbon and officially joining the River Chase community.”
For more information about River Chase, contact Townsend Underhill, Vice President of Development for Stirling Properties, at tunderhill@stirlingprop.com or by phone at (985)-246-3785.
Stirling Properties Welcomes Mac Bauer to Its Development Team
COVINGTON, LA– October 25, 2012 – Stirling Properties, expands the depth and breadth of its Development Team by announcing the addition of Mac Bauer as a Development Associate.
In this position, Mr. Bauer will work directly with Lewis Stirling and Townsend Underhill. Mac brings to Stirling several opportunities for historic inner-city developments. Mac’s experience includes international asset and investment management, as well as developing and operating New Orleans’ first urban RV Park.
“The industry is seeing an upswing in activity and it is crucial to have the right people in place to capitalize on growth opportunities. This is why we are pleased to be able to bring someone of Mac’s caliber on-board,” said Lewis Stirling. “His previous experiences and expertise will play a significant part in Stirling Properties’ development goals as we continue to expand our services in the Gulf South.”
The Fresh Market to Open New Orleans Store on July 25
Stirling Properties announces that The Fresh Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: TFM) will expand its presence in the South this month with a store in New Orleans, marking the company’s fourth store in the state of Louisiana.
At its newest location at 3338 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, the specialty grocer’s full-service philosophy will incorporate unparalleled product selection and expert customer service in an inviting atmosphere. The Fresh Market employs a team of friendly, well-trained professionals who pride themselves on providing the highest level of customer service to shoppers. Team members can often be found offering cooking advice or sharing their favorite tips to help customers create the perfect meal.
“We are excited to open our store in New Orleans and to expand our reach in Louisiana,” said Craig Carlock, the company’s president and chief executive officer. “We look forward to introducing The Fresh Market’s concept of quality perishables, excellent customer service and a unique atmosphere to an expanded customer base, and we look forward to offering neighboring communities a rewarding new food shopping experience.”
Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, and grand opening activities will include chef demonstrations, food sampling throughout the store, and drawings for The Fresh Market gift cards. A reusable shopping bag and sample-sized bag of the company’s gourmet coffee will be free to the first 1,000 customers.
The New Orleans store will house over 24,800 square feet of culinary delights, including a bakery that produces 30 freshly baked breads and 14 different pie varieties daily, a full service meat counter with freshly ground beef, a wide selection of ready-to-serve entrées, fresh seafood delivered to the store several times per week, and more than 200 imported and domestic cheeses, as well as a bountiful produce department with more than 400 items and a large organic selection.
The Fresh Market’s inviting atmosphere is reminiscent of old-world European markets, says Carlock. “Our customers enjoy shopping in an environment that appeals to all the senses. The smell of freshly brewed coffee and bread right out of the oven, the sound of classical music, soft lighting with antique décor in an intimate setting, and the ability to select and taste fresh, high-quality products all work together to create surroundings where customers are encouraged to experience the food.”
Stirling Properties redeveloped the property, formerly a Borders bookstore, to accommodate The Fresh Market. Stirling Properties also leases and manages the property owned by Stirling Forterra, LLC.
“This historic property will soon come back to life as the debut of The Fresh Market to the New Orleans area,” said Lewis Stirling, Executive Vice President of Stirling Properties. “We are pleased to bring the first specialty grocer to St. Charles Avenue and the Garden District neighborhood.”
The Fresh Market looks forward to becoming an active member of the New Orleans community. The company has made a significant investment in New Orleans and the new store is bringing approximately 90 new jobs to the area, most of which are being filled locally.
The Fresh Market is committed to the communities where it does business, and its employees enthusiastically support local organizations that are important to the stores’ communities and customers. The New Orleans store will partner with local food banks by providing regular donations of food and the store management looks forward to making community relations an integral part of their business. In addition, as part of the company’s focus on providing the freshest, best quality products, the new store will feature a growing number of local products from New Orleans area growers and producers, such as Hoffstadt Farms.
