Within the past few years, Atascocita Presbyterian Church celebrated its 25th anniversary and has finally realized the dream of a dedicated sanctuary. That dream had to be deferred while the church went back to square one after a fire in 2001 destroyed the original sanctuary that had served as the church’s home.

The need for a multi-purpose structure that could accommodate all of the church’s needs at that time meant the dedicated sanctuary had to wait. With the help of Presbyterian investors, that was accomplished and the church again turned its attention to its original objective, a dedicated sanctuary.

In 2008, the planning process for the sanctuary was underway, but as it progressed the planning committee concluded that the church couldn’t afford the plans as they had originally been conceived. After scaling back to a more realistic set of objectives, the process began to move forward.

Following a stewardship campaign that demonstrated the members’ commitment, the Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program granted the church a loan that covered the new building.

The church broke ground in April 2011 and work was completed in December. The new 250-seat sanctuary is flanked by two classroom additions on either side of the narthex.

A favorite addition of the church to the new sanctuary is its stained-glass window, which was designed and installed by Dennis Roberts from IHS Studios in Fredericksburg, Texas. He took his inspiration for the project from John 14:25-27: “I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

The design incorporates the Holy Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The window’s frame forms a cross and represents Christ. The window itself depicts the hand of God releasing a dove, the Holy Spirit. The three symbols are linked together by the circular shape of the window to illustrate the three are interwoven as one. The circle, with no beginning and no end, represents the nature of God.

The new sanctuary was finally dedicated Jan. 22 after years of planning and construction.

Now that it is completed, the 350 congregation members will eagerly turn their attention to the activities that drive the church in the form of community outreach. The church is proud of its many community involvement efforts, both those sponsored by the church directly and those in which the church participates.

For example, Atascocita Presbyterian is actively involved with Humble Area Assistance Ministries. The church keeps a cart in the narthex at all times for donations to this worthy cause.

Another of the outreach ministries is Family Promise. The church hosts up to three homeless families for a week, once per quarter, providing them with shelter and the normalcy of a homelike environment.

The congregation makes donations of money and hands-on effort to assist those who have been devastated by natural disasters in the region, sadly more frequent in recent years. They have also supported missions in other countries such as Guatemala and Pakistan.

While the church members are excited for their own uses of the new sanctuary, they are also mindful that it will help them reach out to the community they serve. It gives the church an important symbol of its commitment to the surrounding community and acts as the focal point of Atascocita Presbyterian Church’s efforts in putting the teachings of Jesus Christ into action.

Atascocita Presbyterian Church is located at 19426 Atascocita Oaks Drive. For more information, call 281-852-8990 or visit apchumble.org.

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Building Harvest Life Church’s first church is both a construction project and a personal one for construction superintendent Tim Mitchell of Mussell Construction.

“Not only am I blessed to be part of my church expanding into a larger facility of our own, but I’m blessed to have the opportunity to build the church,” Mitchell says.

Construction began in October on the 23,569-square-foot church at 11437 W. Orchard Ave., west of Middleton Road in Nampa. The church is set to be finished around May, he said.

Harvest Life was founded in January 1993 with 20 people. Services are held at 2513 Sundance Road. Today the church has more than 700 people and a variety of ministries.

The church bought the land about a year ago. Last month, members walked and prayed through the new building, writing scriptures on the studs that will be covered by the walls and stairs.

“It will be there forever,” Mitchell said. “It was a way to make them feel a part of the project.”

Mitchell wrote a Bible verse from Philippians 3:13:?“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

Mitchell has worked for Mussell Construction for the past seven years. The company built the Idaho Arts Charter School in Nampa about four years ago and just won the bid to complete a 14,000-square-foot addition for about $1.4 million. Other recent projects include renovations to the Warhawk Air Museum at the Nampa Municipal Airport and to the Canyon County Paramedics Station at Midland and Nampa/Caldwell boulevards.

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spring cleaning is not just a time for dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning out the attic. This is a time that many begin to prepare their homes for all of the exciting activities that are going to come along in the subsequent months. When appliances break down, social events are going to be ruined. That is why the AM PM Los Angeles appliance service is offering a discount on labor just in time for the season of spring cleaning.

Appliance service and repair can be a touchy issue, especially for those with high-end products. Sometimes it may be something small, such as a dishwasher not getting dishes quite as clean as owners would wish. Other times, residents may find their kitchen range will not light and they are in desperate need of a Viking appliance repair specialist. No matter the reason for the appliance repair or maintenance, it is going to take the help of a professional to guarantee that summer plans go off without a hitch.

AM PM has been providing Los Angele appliance service and repairs to residents of Southern California for over 15 years. Their fleet of service vehicles comes with many factory parts on hand. This often makes Hair, LG, Sharp, Asko and Thermador appliance repair a single day activity.

For any residents that are looking to entertain this spring or summer, it is time to begin taking a look at those essential appliances that may not be working quite as well as they used to. All Whirlpool, Viking, Maytag, Kenmore Elite, Wolf, Electrolux, and Subzero appliance repair is now only a phone call away for those in Los Angeles and the surrounding area.

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On top of their 10% discount this spring, AM PM also offers 24 hour a day services to those that need it. Most labor also comes with a 5 year warranty, no matter the brand or style of the appliance. They have remained a trusted appliance maintenance and repair company in the Greater Los Angeles area since 1994.

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Many remember the day last August when dark gray clouds rolled into town, bringing the first rain Lubbock had seen in months. Residents of all ages stopped what they were doing to celebrate a much-needed respite from an extremely hot summer.

But as it often does on the South Plains, the weather quickly turned from welcome to worrisome. Sprinkles on the sidewalk became rushing ravines and visibility dropped to nearly zero, backing up traffic all over town. Lightning lit up the sky and a few structures below, starting fires in several homes and apartments.

One of those homes belonged to Eddie and Sara Chisum. They were on vacation when they received the news that their house had caught fire. A co-worker of Sara’s who lived just a few blocks away had seen the fire on her way home from work. Luckily, the fire department was able to save the structure, but a major remodel was in order.

Though the news was traumatic, and their vacation cut short, the Chisums wasted no time making arrangements. Their insurance company was quick to enlist CD Woodfin Construction as the remodeler. A local fire and water restoration company came the next morning to begin cleaning and organizing the Chisums’ belongings, and the remodel was soon underway.

The majority of the damage occurred in the living room, on the roof, and in the attic. But the kitchen was also in need of repair, as the fire department had to break through a the wall that joined the kitchen and living room in order to reach the flames in the attic. New sheetrock was installed, as well as cabinets, countertops, electrical wiring, and kitchen appliances. Parts of the house required new carpet, paint and wood flooring because of the water damage and heavy soot.

The remodel took six months and although the Chisums were displaced to a hotel room, they were not uncared for by their remodeling company. This is what Sara, who was pregnant with their first child at the time, appreciated most about CD Woodfin.

“They were very concerned about us as a family,” she says. “It was more than just a job to them. They took the time to make sure that we were okay, met with us on our schedule, kept us informed and up-to-date, and were very supportive and encouraging through a tough time.

“Even though we’re back in the house now, they still call to check on us and make sure that we’re satisfied with everything and that everything is working correctly,” she adds.

And satisfied they are.

“We’re so very pleased with the remodel,” Sara says. “They helped us make the best of an unfortunate situation. We would recommended them to anyone who needs a remodel – in good times or bad!”

For three decades, CD Woodfin Construction, Inc. has thrived on word-of-mouth and referrals. Their reputation is built on stable relationships with everyone in their network – clients, suppliers, insurance adjusters, and other contractors.

CD Woodfin Construction, Inc. specializes in residential and commercial remodeling, including:

• Add-ons and patio covers

• Interior remodeling

• Exterior remodeling

• Kitchen and bath remodels

• Fire and water damage reconstruction

To learn more about the company or to get a free estimate, please call (806) 745-0559. You can also visit them online at http://www.cdwoodfinco.com to view photos and read testimonials of completed projects.

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Leader in Microsoft Enterprise Project Management announced today that Microsoft has chosen EPM Architects’ Director, Tony Zink, to speak at the Microsoft Project Conference 2012.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 20, 2012

EPM Architects announced today that Microsoft has chosen EPM Architects’ Director, Tony Zink, to speak at the Microsoft Project Conference 2012. The conference will take place at the Phoenix Conference Center in Phoenix, Arizona from March 19-22, 2012.

Michael Samadi, President and CEO of EPM Architects said, “It is very exciting that Microsoft selected one of our most distinguished EPM experts to present at the Microsoft Project Conference 2012. Tony Zink is a captivating speaker who is considered one of the leading subject matter experts in this field. We always get incredible feedback from those who have attended his countless presentations, workshops, webinars, and trainings.”

Tony will be hosting a session on “Managing Resource Supply and Demand with Microsoft Project Server 2010.”

Synopsis: An organization typically has a fixed number of internal resources with known skills and capacities, and upcoming projects have certain skill and effort requirements to accomplish their objectives. Managers often struggle with the task of forecasting the future demands on their resources and deciding how to fill the gaps between demand and supply, whether that means reskilling existing employees, hiring new employees, or temporarily hiring outside specialists to fill those gaps.

Learn how to use Microsoft Project and Project Server 2010 to plan the future demand on the resources within an organization, clearly identify the gaps between demand and supply, and give managers the information they need to make better staffing decisions to meet future project demands.

About Microsoft Project Conference 2012

Microsoft Project Conference 2012 is the premiere Microsoft-led event to share the latest Microsoft Project and Portfolio Management tools and best practices with over a thousand members of the Microsoft Project community from across the globe. It will feature high-impact keynotes, breakout sessions, training sessions and networking opportunities to learn how to be more successful with Microsoft Project and Project Server.

Microsoft Project Conference 2012 is the event for the Microsoft Project Community. With attendees from all across the globe, over a thousand passionate members of the Microsoft Project Community will connect - project professionals, business decision makers, certified partners and the Microsoft Project team. Through the high-impact keynotes, breakout sessions, trainings and networking opportunities, there are multiple opportunities to learn how Microsoft Project 2010 and Microsoft Project Server 2010 can transform and accelerate success.

About EPM Architects

EPM Architects is an Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management consulting and training firm focused exclusively on the Microsoft EPM solution with a Microsoft Certified Gold Competency in Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management.

With clients from Global 50, Fortune 50, 100 and 500 companies, as well as small to mid-sized companies in several industry verticals, they provide unparalleled services in EPM Implementation, Solution Design, Envisioning, Custom Development, and 24/7 Support. Additionally, EPM Architects has a complete curriculum of hands-on open enrollment training courses in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Server which are provided at their state of the art Training and Solution Center in Houston, TX. Any training curriculum can also be custom tailored and delivered onsite to meet client needs.

EPM Architects’ mission is simple: To be the leading and most respected Microsoft Enterprise Project Management consulting company in the world by providing outstanding Enterprise Project Management services and solutions through dedication, passion, and excellence.

For more details on EPM Architects’ products and services, please visit their website at http://www.epmarchitects.com or call them at their Houston office at 713.400.9200 or toll free at 1.888.444.3762.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Construction has returned to the Interstate 65 corridor south of Nashville, the region's most popular location for corporate offices.

The question that remains unanswered is whether Nashville's commercial real estate industry has shaken off the lingering effects of the recession and is ready to create new corporate addresses in other areas of the city. According to The Nashville Ledger, developers have announced projects in most of those areas but have been waiting for the economy to improve (http://bit.ly/zSlwYa).

"There's going to be a breakout, but not this year," says Tom Frye, managing director of CB Richard Ellis' Nashville office.

He predicts another reasonably healthy year for the commercial real estate industry but expects everyone to continue exercising caution about building speculative office space which, by definition, is constructed before it is taken by tenants. That was common before the economic downturn but has not been seen for several years - until now.

Boyle Investment Co. is under way with the area's first speculative office building since 2006. The seven-floor, 177,577-square-foot building is part of the company's Meridian development in the Cool Springs Mall area in Williamson County. Boyle also is building a much smaller 15,000-square-foot mixed use building. Both are expected to be finished this summer.

'We all felt that if a corporate headquarters wanted to come to Williamson County, there were not any large office blocks available," Boyle spokesman Shelby Larkin says.

"Although it's risky, it's a calculated risk," she adds. "We do have some leases signed (and) we feel strongly about the Williamson County economy."

Cool Springs, which has the second-best occupancy rate in Middle Tennessee at 6.1 percent, has new office space construction and more in the planning stages.

Boyle isn't alone in that sentiment. Even though no one has been building speculatively in Cool Springs, companies in search of upscale office space continue to move there. Cool Springs and nearby Brentwood now have a vacancy rate of just 6.1 percent, according to an end-of-2011 market survey by CB Richard Ellis. Only the West End-Belle Meade area in Nashville has a lower vacancy rate.

Over the course of 2011, growing or relocating companies took 650,000 square feet of office space off the market across the region. That was somewhat less, but not drastically less, than the typical pre-recession "absorption rate" of 700,000 to 750,000 square feet, says CB Richard Ellis' Frye.

Nashville's overall office market, as measured by the firm's survey, had a vacancy rate of 12.7 percent at the end of last year. The rate reported in the survey varied widely in different parts of the city.

"You have pockets that are doing very well right now," says Pat Emery, president of Spectrum Properties, which manages about 1.4 million square feet of office space in the Cool Springs area, about a third of Cool Springs' total.

Developers are ready to start building when they sense the time is right. Some projects are already moving forward.

Highwoods Properties will build a new 203,000-square-foot corporate headquarters for LifePoint Hospitals. The seven-floor building will be in Brentwood's Seven Springs development. Nashville is considering tax breaks for LifePoint to encourage the company to move from Williamson County to Davidson County.

South of Cool Springs on I-65, Boyle is creating its mixed-use Berry Farms development. Berry Farms, which is being developed in phases over time, will eventually feature more than 3 million square feet of office space ranging from corporate campuses, multi-story buildings, smaller professional offices and mixed use space that combines offices with retail and restaurants. Other buildings will combine office and residential spaces.

"The whole idea of Berry Farms is that sooner or later, Cool Springs is going to fill up. Berry Farms is the next step" south along I-65, says Frye.

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The last dead zone along an otherwise bustling North Carrollton Avenue commercial strip is about to stir to life. After closing on financing and land acquisition this month, Stirling Properties officials say they are poised to green light construction on the Mid-City Market, a Winn-Dixie-anchored shopping center that will include a mix of smaller retail outlets.

Workers are scheduled to start prepping the site in the 300 and 400 blocks of North Carrollton as early as Friday, said Townsend Underhill, vice president of development for Stirling. He said demolition should commence next week on the dormant Bohn Ford dealership building, which will be replaced by the planned 53,000-square-foot supermarket.

Underhill said the $38 million project is set to open in about a year. To date, about 80 percent of the 107,000 square feet of space at the site has been leased.

In addition to Winn-Dixie, businesses that have signed on as tenants are Office Depot, Neighborhood Pet Market by Jefferson Feed, Felipe's Taqueria, Pinkberry frozen yogurt, Five Guys burgers and fries and Pei Wei Asian diner.

Five of the signed tenants will be housed in three new buildings that will front on North Carrollton Avenue. A renovation is planned for the former Harry's Ace Hardware building, which will be home to Office Depot and Jefferson Feed.

Underhill said negotiations continue with four other retailers.

When fully operational, the development is projected to generate more than $60 million in annual retail sales. Underhill said the project will create about 365 permanent jobs and employ 275 construction workers.

The supermarket will be modeled after the Winn-Dixie store on Louisiana 21 in Covington, which opened in February 2010 as a national prototype for the Jacksonville, Fla., company.

Like the north shore location, the new store will have stained concrete floors, high ceilings, soft lighting and a 30-foot open-air covered entryway with produce displayed farmers-market-style in open boxes. The new store also will offer a yogurt bar, olive bar, salad bar, wing bar and a seafood case that's about twice the size of a regular store's, as well as nuts and dried fruit sold by the pound.

The grocery will be set at the back of the Bohn Ford site.

In recent months, the development team and City Hall haggled over a design detail that threatened to delay the start of construction.

Winn-Dixie officials wanted a two-way crossing of the proposed Lafitte Greenway to allow customer access to an adjacent, overflow parking lot. Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration and advocates of the 3-mile-long park opposed the idea.

In the end, the city and the developer agreed to a one-way crossing.

"We reached a solution to allow the development to go forward while still preserving the integrity of the greenway," said Aimee Quirk, Landrieu's economic development chief.

As part of the compromise, the developer agreed to pick up the tab for safety features, including speed bumps and signage, and some landscaping. Quirk said the city also reserves the right to close the crossing if it is deemed a safety risk down the road.

Construction is scheduled to begin in the fall on the $7 million Lafitte Greenway, which will connect Armstrong Park on the edge of the French Quarter to Canal Boulevard where Lakeview meets Mid-City. Plans call for the project to be finished in the spring of 2014.

Mid-City Market's amenities will include terraced outdoor seating and pedestrian plazas, benches, bike racks, trellises and landscaping throughout to complement the greenway.

The stretch of North Carrollton between Canal Street and Orleans Avenue has rebounded since Hurricane Katrina, with a bank and other small businesses joining several new restaurants and a few established eateries that reopened at their old locations.

The Mid-City Market site is the only dormant tract along the strip. Winn-Dixie had a Mid-City location before the storm, but the site became a Home Depot after Katrina.

City Councilwoman Susan Guidry, who represents the area, said the shopping center and linear park represent "exciting new opportunities" for the neighborhood.

"This has the potential to create a premier destination shopping experience that is easily accessible by car, bike, streetcar and walking through the Mid-City neighborhood," Guidry said.

In the past, Guidry has commended Stirling officials for working with the Carrollton Design Review Committee, a citizens' group that advises City Hall on commercial development in the area.

The new supermarket will be directly across the street from Rouses. Before Katrina, there were three grocery stores in the area: Winn-Dixie; Sav-A-Center, which was bought out by Rouses in 2007; and a Robert Fresh Market at the corner of Canal and Carrollton, which is now a Walgreens.

Frank Donze can be reached at fdonze@timespicayune.com or 504.826.3328.

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GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT - News), announced today that construction has begun on the new 328,000 square foot Tanger Outlet Center Westgate in Glendale, Arizona. Situated on 38-acres, the Tanger Outlet Center Westgate in Glendale, Arizona will be located on Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Western Phoenix. This site is adjacent to Westgate City Center, Jobing.com Arena, University of Phoenix Stadium, Cabela's and The Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa.

The 328,000 square foot first phase of this upscale Tanger Outlet Center is underway, offering the nation's best outlet shopping including some 85 brand name outlet stores at opening. The modern design will feature a pedestrian friendly layout that will function as an open-air mall with both covered and uncovered landscaped courtyards and a park-like setting throughout the complex. The Tanger Outlet Center will create 700-800 jobs during construction and 900 full and part-time retail jobs upon completion.

"We are pleased to begin construction in this dynamic Phoenix market," said Steven B. Tanger, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The area serves as an excellent opportunity for our outlet concept. Phoenix has such a healthy regional population coupled with one of the most vibrant visitor markets. We feel confident they will enjoy our leading brand names and designer outlet stores offering substantial savings. We are happy to find a home in Glendale and bring Tanger Outlets to Arizona this year."

"Tanger's new location in Glendale means new jobs, new brand name shopping opportunities for residents and tourists and an increase in tax revenue for the city, " said Ed Beasley, Glendale City Manager. "The hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to the Sports and Entertainment District in Glendale each year now have another destination attraction with the opening of the new Tanger Outlet Center."

Glendale, Arizona is one of the largest cities in Arizona with a history going back more than 100 years. The city has become known for its significant transformation in the past decade, growing from a bedroom community to a city featuring a world class Sports and Entertainment District. Glendale will host the 2015 Super Bowl after previously hosting the 2008 Super Bowl. Glendale is also home to the Fiesta Bowl, and BCS championship games. All of these amazing events have generated millions of dollars in revenue to benefit the entire state of Arizona.

An official Ground Breaking Ceremony is scheduled in the weeks to come. At this ceremony, Tanger Outlets will share the project timeline and some of the enticing brands and designer outlets that will be opening at this center.

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Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT - News) is a publicly-traded REIT headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina that operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 39 upscale outlet shopping centers in 25 states coast to coast and in Canada, totaling approximately 11.8 million square feet leased to over 2,500 stores operated by 450 different brand name companies. More than 175 million shoppers visit Tanger Factory Outlet Centers annually. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the company's web site at http://www.tangeroutlet.com

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Baltimore-based mechanical/electrical engineering firm Henry Adams, LLC, announces the hiring of Lisa Julian-Miller, CPSM, as director of business development. Julian-Miller has more than 25 years of experience in marketing professional design services in both the architectural and engineering fields. President J. Douglas Tebera says, “Lisa adds a level of business development acumen that we haven’t had for many years and we are confident she will help re-establish our firm as an engineering leader throughout the mid-Atlantic area.” Julian-Miller is a past president of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Maryland Chapter and has presented at both the regional and national level for the organization. She resides in Severna Park.

About Henry Adams: Henry Adams, LLC is an employee-owned mechanical/electrical engineering design firm based in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm comprises 30 professional and technical support personnel offering services throughout the east coast in the academic, commercial, cultural, government, healthcare, historic, infrastructure, justice, mixed-use and research sectors. In business since 1898, notable recent projects include the 200,000 square foot Morgan State University Library and Media Center, the LEED Platinum Robinson Nature Center and the adaptive re-use for the new Lutherville Physicians Center. For more information, visit http://www.henryadams.com.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stuart Dean, a renowned provider of architectural restoration services throughout the United States, will present its Marcoat® Epoxy Grout Floor System as an advanced solution for grout degradation March 4-6, 2012 at the Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA) 2012 Annual Conference at The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.  Grout degradation is a common and costly back-of-the-house problem for RFMA attendees, which includes restaurant facility directors, managers, project coordinators, owners/operators, construction managers, and operations and purchasing managers.  The company will be at Booth #311.

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"Grout deterioration is accelerated in the restaurant environment for several reasons, including heavy traffic, moisture, food by-products, cleaning agents and grease, which cause the average high-performance restaurant chain to re-grout every two to four years depending on volume," said Mark Parrish, president and CEO of Stuart Dean.  "Our exclusive Marcoat Epoxy Grout Floor System is a replacement for conventional grout and eliminates corrosion for the long term by standing up to the rigors of daily wear and tear in commercial kitchens."

Marcoat is a nonporous epoxy that eliminates the pockets where food particles, liquid and grease can accumulate in traditional grout and cause health hazards. The product is impervious to oleic acid and enzyme cleaners that are present in the kitchen environment, and also protects tile from breaking and chipping. Additionally, its special formulation is impervious to mold and mildew.

Marcoat comes with a limited two-year warranty on workmanship and an additional manufacturer warranty against product failure of three years, for a total of five years of coverage against product breakdown under normal restaurant conditions.  The material features industry-leading return on investment, with a total cost of ownership four times less than conventional grout.

"Marcoat is NSF-certified for use in the food service industry and is designed to be a long-lasting solution in the restoration and new construction of restaurant kitchens," Parrish added.  "We are excited to introduce Marcoat to the restaurant professionals who attend RFMA."

RFMA is a professional organization dedicated to advancing industry awareness of restaurant facility management, and promoting professional and ethical standards to serve customers with added value.  Drawing restaurateurs from across the country, the RFMA Annual Conference spotlights the latest technological advances in the restaurant facilities' industry. With more than 230 exhibitors displaying products and services, renowned speakers and breakout sessions, the RFMA conference has established itself as the leader in assimilating new information on restaurant facility maintenance.

About Stuart Dean

Stuart Dean is the country's preeminent architectural restoration company, specializing in metal polishing, stone cleaning and sealing, wood refinishing, glass restoration, and commercial-grade grout installation.  Thousands of clients entrust Stuart Dean to protect, maintain and restore their buildings, retail stores, institutions and restaurants every day. Stuart Dean offers a portfolio of services to enhance the beauty and retain the value of a wide array of architectural assets. The company has been in business for nearly 80 years, with 22 offices in the U.S. and Canada and over 450 employees.   Major markets served include New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, D.C./Virginia, Phoenix, Charlotte, Miami, Atlanta, Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Tustin, San Diego, and Toronto.  For more information, visit http://www.stuartdean.com.

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