CPIX.Net Receives Best of Michigan's Business Award from Corp! Magazine |
Grand Blanc, MI, April 7, 2011 - Competition always brings out the best in contestants. In this case, Michigan businesses are proving once again that our state has the right economic climate for businesses to succeed. It hasn't been an easy journey though, but the proof of their grit and determination is in the pudding.
Included in our awards list are businesses that have heard from their customers and taken action. They're learning that consumers are price shopping, and looking for companies who will treat them as important guests. Most importantly, it's high business ethics that the buying public is searching for. Competing business may look the same on the surface, but consumers are doing all they can to find the very best ones.
Selected by our readers, the following 66 companies are worth taking a closer look at. Their hard work and commitment to excellence has earned them a spot in Corp! magazine's "Best of Michigan Business" awards list. CPIX.net is a commercial real estate property information exchange owned and administrated by the Commercial Board of REALTORS, a non-profit association that provides Michigan's commercial real estate industry benefits and services.
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Traverse Area Association of REALTORS Recognized by NAR for New Green Designee Certification |
The Traverse Area Association of REALTORS® (TAAR) was recently recognized at the National Association of REALTORS® Conference in New Orleans for their efforts in training members for the new NAR Green Designee certification.
Representatives of the TAAR, Kimberly Pontius and William Costley were on hand in New Orleans to accept the NAR Evergreen Award for Best Course Provider in the nation. The local REALTOR® organization has been recognized many times over the last two years by national leadership in sustainable practices as being a leader in adapting their Multiple Listings Service to account for green or eco-friendly attributes of properties listed in their regional MLS.
“There is only one Evergreen Award presented by the national association in just four categories so being selected as the best among several hundred local and state associations training REALTORS® in understanding green and sustainable practices is a large honor for our region” claims Pontius, the TAAR Executive Vice President.
Western Wayne Oakland Association Selected in NAR's Game Changer Contest for Local Associations |
Local Focus : Western Wayne Oakland County Association of REALTORS®
MAR would like to congratulate the Western Wayne Oakland County Association of REALTORS® (WWOCAR) æfor being one of the 22 Association's chosen by NAR in the Game Changer Contest. The Contest asked for ideas that demonstrate new and imaginative ways of handling the challenges in REALTOR® association management.
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North Oakland County Board of REALTORS® Hosts Annual Fair Housing Luncheon |
Local Focus: North Oakland County Board of REALTORS®
The Education/Cultural Diversity Committee and the Women’s Council North Oakland Chapter hosted their annual fair housing luncheon on Friday, April 16th at the NOCBOR offices. Approximately 60 REALTORS® were in attendance to hear REALTOR® guest speaker, Alex Chaparro of The Gonzales Group,
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Local Focus : Traverse Area Association of REALTORS®
TAAR's Education and Outreach Manager Bill Costley recently completed a voluntary Green Designation Course, and he is now considered REBAC certified. The Green designee count in TAAR has now reached over 50. Thanks to BillÍs completion of this course,TAAR represents the highest percentage of Green designees to membership of all REALTOR® associations nationwide.
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Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS® Launches Professional Expectations Program for REALTORS® |
Local Focus : Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS®
GRAND RAPIDS -- (March 1, 2010) - The Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS® (GRAR) has announced the launch of a new Professional Expectations Program that is intended to further demonstrate to the buying and selling public that REALTORS® are committed to excellence and quality customer service and can provide valuable insight and expertise into the ever changing West Michigan real estate marketplace.
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