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Congratulations to the local winners of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry's (NARI) national Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards: New Spaces from Burnsville received an award in the Residential Bath $30,000 to $60,000 category; Holtan Kitchens and Remodeling Inc. from Minneapolis and Authentic Construction Company from St. Paul took home awards in the Residential Bath over $60,000 category; Mike Otto Construction Inc. from Champlin took home awards in the Residential Interior Specialty and Residential Exterior Under $100,000 category; Knight Construction Design Inc. in Chanhassen received an award in the Residential Exterior Under $100,000 category; Sylvestre Construction inc. in Minneapolis won an award for Residential Exterior Specialty and Stonehouse Designs Inc. in Wayzata received an award for Residential Historical Renovation/Restoration. For more information and to see the other CotY winners, visit www.nari.org.
Twenty-seven associations from across the country have recently united to develop a national green industry careers Web site, designed to spark the interest of teens and young adults in the variety of positions that the green industry offers -- from landscape design to horticultural production. Initiated by the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) and the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), the site is anticipated to launch in the summer of 2008. The founding partners were joined by 25 state associations and two national association sponsors -- the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) and the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) -- whose involvement will enable the site to be truly comprehensive and world-class. For more information, contact Cassie Larson at (651) 633-4987 or visit www.mnla.biz.
Hedberg Aggregates Inc. recently moved their masonry yard and showroom from Golden Valley to a larger facility in Plymouth. The new Hedberg Plymouth Masonry location is at 975 Nathan Lane N., one block south of the Hedberg Plymouth Landscape Yard. The new location features a 4,400-square-foot exterior design showroom, an expanded, 1,500-square-foot "Tool Town" area and a 37,000-square-foot warehouse. To learn more, visit www.hedbergrocks.com.
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) will be offering Professional Development courses during this year's Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and Conference (K/BIS), April 10-13 in Chicago. While visiting the premier show for kitchen and bath industry professionals, attendees can take advantage of classes about CKD/CBD certification, designing green and healthy interiors, universal design and outdoor kitchen design. To register, visit www.kbis.com.
Crate and Barrel co-founder and CEO Gordon Segal will be succeeded by Barbara A. Turf, president of Crate and Barrel, beginning May 1. Turf has spent the majority of her career partnering with Segal in the leadership and strategic direction of the company. Segal will assume the title of chairman and will continue as a key advisor and counselor. To learn more about Crate and Barrel, visit
www.crateandbarrel.com.
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently released the nation's first sustainable residential remodeling guidelines: REGREEN. REGREEN includes best practices, learning programs and valuable print and electronic resources for those looking to green up an existing home. To learn more, visit www.asid.org.
