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Deep in the throes of the coronavirus, the business landscape has adapted in countless ways. This week, one of the first pandemic retail concepts (if not the first) has opened with surprising specificityCovid-19 Essentials is a new nationwide chain specializing in of-the-moment wares like customizable masks, hand sanitizer, and devices to push elevator buttons. As the business world continues to stay nimble, read on for headlines, launches and events, recommended reading, and more.

BUSINESS NEWS

Small businesses across the U.S. that have taken advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program are facing the loan forgiveness phasebut what exactly does that mean? While many business owners are ready to apply for loan forgiveness, several lenders arent accepting applications yet. Through the PPP, more than 5.2 million business owners borrowed a total of $525 billion from banks and other lenders, reports The New York Times. The momentum on these loans has come to a standstill, though, as lenders eagerly await a possible economic relief bill from Congress before allowing borrowers to apply for government payoff. With the election just weeks away, however, the passage of such a bill is far from certain.

Airbnb has had a stressful year. The home-sharing platform was slated to IPO, but when pandemic shutdowns all but halted the hospitality industry, the company was forced to reevaluate its business strategy. Analytics showed that people still wanted to travel, so the company quickly adjusted its algorithm, suggesting local vacation stays instead. As a result, the company is scheduled to report a profitable Q3, a feat that few imagined possible just six months ago, reports The Wall Street Journal. Airbnb is expected to list shares in late November or December, with a rumored valuation upwards of $30 billion (nearly twice its valuation in April).

Today, Curbed has relaunched through New York magazine. The real estate website, founded in 2004, has been redesigned to join the magazines other sites, like The Cut, Vulture and The Strategist, as it sets out to cover life in New York City. The digital publication will feature four main sections, from coverage of the ideas and issues of city life to a curated online shop of home goods created in collaboration with Strategist editors.

Theres no doubt that in real estate, its a sellers marketwealthy city-dwellers continue to flock to areas with more space (read: doors to close), and theyre willing to pay handsomely for it. Realtors, too, are benefiting from the increased demand: In a competitive market, the seller generally pays nothing to the buyers broker, but today, many sellers are currently paying the buyers share in addition to their own. A potential class-action lawsuit filed last year against the National Association of Realtors, which a federal judge in Illinois recently allowed to proceed, argues that that dynamic is unfair. According to The New York Times, the lawsuit alleges that the NAR artificially inflates rates paid to real estate brokers through commissions and property databases called multiple listing services.

Fredericia Furniture has acquired Svendborg, Denmarkbased furniture manufacturer Erik Jorgensen, known for its production of the Hans J. Wegner Ox chair, Borge Mogensens Spanish chair, and other modern designs. The acquisition will bring the two separate brands under one umbrella, keeping Erik Jorgensens production in Svendborg while strengthening its ability to supply a global market.

As online shopping rates continue to soar, Shopifys recent investment into physical retail locations is proving savvy as the company faces an unrelenting demand for e-commerce fulfillment. Since the start of the year, Shopify orders and revenues have been steadily growing, reports The Wall Street Journal, and in utilizing the Shopify Fulfillment Network of brick-and-mortar warehouses, the company sees itself as a supporter of small retailers as they fight for survival in the age of Amazon. The market for retail logistics is continuing to grow, and investors are taking noticethe ecosystem of order reception, packaging and fulfillment is expected to grow by 23 percent by years end.

LAUNCHES, COLLABORATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS

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Three new furniture manufacturers have joined the High Point x Design collectiveThayer Coggin, Jonathan Charles and Lancasterbringing the total number of showrooms that have joined the initiative to pursue a year-round Market presence to 19.

Apple has announced a new version of its high-tech home speaker, HomePod Mini. Derived from the original HomePod speaker, this new model features the same suite of smart home capabilities, but in a more compact size (and a more affordable price point of $99). The HomePod Mini goes beyond playing music by acting as a control center for the home, bringing light control, door locking and other voice-automated commands into one system.

On the same day, Apple also debuted its new iPhone 12, which comes with a depth-sensing lidar sensor as part of the camera arraya technology that some are predicting will speed up the ubiquity of 3D modeling in the design industry.

Design Advocates, a New Yorkbased nonprofit, launched in April as a response to the decline of local small design businesses. What began as a platform for collecting data and empowering companies has now expanded into a collective effort, matching designers with businesses in need, and offering pro bono design services to various community organizations.

Some Five Two pieces available now through NordstromCourtesy of Food52

Five Two by Food52, the home cooking blogs line of home and kitchen products, has debuted at Nordstrom. The retail partnership marks the first time that consumers will be able to shop Five Two products in person.

Ceramics retailer Jono Pandolfi and digitally native bedding brand Parachute have teamed up to launch a limited-edition tabletop collectiona series of minimalist plates, bowls and oval serving dishes that come in a variety of sizes, in an alluring forest green glaze.

Fabricut is breaking into a new category: leather. With its first collection, the brand is bringing dozens of tones to market, from warm pinks and tans to turquoise and blue colorways.

GE is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of 19 new products in a breakout category for the company: small appliances. Items like coffee makers, toasters, blenders and food processors will join its existing repertoire of major kitchen appliances.

Lighting systems manufacturer Acuity Brands has partnered with Violet Defense, an innovator of patented germicidal UV lighting technology. The deal gives Acuity Brands access to patented bacteria- and virus-killing technology to create UV disinfecting solutions for various industries.

The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, a Connecticut-based arts nonprofit, has launched a rug collection with British textile brand Christopher Farrtwo geometric designs, each available in two colorways, that celebrate the renowned Bauhaus couples designs.

CALENDAR UPDATES

The National Kitchen & Bath Association has announced that the 2021 edition of KBIS will transition to an entirely virtual format due to health concerns and travel restrictions. From February 9 to 11, the eighth annual trade event will feature extended programming, and registration is free to NKBA members.

SHOWROOM REPRESENTATION

Beginning this fall, New Yorkbased artist and designer Sarah Von Dreele will bring her signature wallcoverings to the West Coast through Hewn Showroom in San Francisco.

A selection of fabrics from Rose Cummings Chintzes, now available through Clarence HouseCourtesy of Rose Cummings Chintzes

Rose Cumming Chintzes and Classic Cloth are now being represented by Clarence Houses New York showroom, a year after interior designer Lauren Hudson acquired the two brands and incorporated them into the Wells Textiles portfolio.

RECOMMENDED READING

This week, British luxury car designer Aston Martin revealed the plans for Sylvan Rock, a Hudson Valley home created in collaboration with the American firm S3 Architecture. The black cedar home is the first to be completed as part of Aston Martins Automotive Galleries and Lairs service, an experiential residential concept that features car galleries as part of a livable home, and Dezeen spoke to the designers on the project.

While travel restrictions try our patience, New York Times photojournalist Alex Ingram has gifted a reprieve: A new photo series grants a look at the lives of the caretakers who live on the small islands peppering Britains coast. From their personal collections and homes to the wildlife they oversee, its a beautiful survey of the places they call home.

In the COVID era, comfort is keyand while there are many ways of creating cozy spaces, one obvious way is to round out the edges in a room. In The Wall Street Journal this week, writer Christina Poletto puts a pandemic spin on the curved sectional sofa, explaining why, aside from its versatility, the design is a fit for the times.

CUE THE APPLAUSE

The Interior Design Society has announced the recipients of its Designer of the Year Award. Announced virtually last week, the awards honor outstanding projects across more than 30 categories. The best Universal Design went to Juneau, Alaskabased Bauer/Clifton Interiors; Little Rock, Arkansasbased Shayla Copas Interiors was awarded the best whole home under 3,000 square feet; and Dallas-based firm Yates Desygn won best whole home 3,000 square feet and above. To view the full list of winners, click here.

Robert A.M. SternRobert A.M. Stern Architects

New Yorkbased architect and former dean of Yale School of Architecture Robert A.M. Stern has been awarded this years Andre Putman Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his lifelong contributions to advancing the architecture and design industry through his work and commitment to education.

U.K.-based interior designer Kelly Hoppen has been distinguished as Commander of the Order of the British Empire, an honor reserved for individuals who play a prominent role in leadership at the national level. Hoppens proactive stance on small business government initiatives and the mentorship she provides to entrepreneurs has helped British businesses expand into international markets.

Hudson Valleybased luxury bed linen brand TL at Home has launched Gratitude & Giving Back, a new annual charitable program that will run every October. This month, the company is donating bedding sets, as well as directing its customers to donate directly to the organizations it selects. The initiative will benefit two partner agencies: PS21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century (in nearby Chatham), which dedicates itself to providing arts opportunities to all; and the New Hampshire chapter of domestic violence victims support organization New BeginningsWithout Violence and Abuse.

Pelham, Alabamabased Gabriella White, parent company to furniture brands Summer Classics and Gabby, has announced a national partnership with Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals. The company will focus on raising awareness for the collective support of childrens hospitals across the country, and driving more than $100,000 to CMN Hospitals over the next two years.

The Sustainable Furnishings Council has announced its 2020 Wood Furniture Scorecard, an annual assessment of large retailers that ranks sustainable wood practices. Criteria include having a robust wood sourcing policy available in the public domain, demonstrating policy implementation, and effectively promoting forest preservation. Top-scoring big names include Williams-Sonoma Group, Crate & Barrel, Target, and Ikea North America. The awards will be announced on October 15 in a virtual presentation; to learn more, click here.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Kitchen, bath and furniture recycler Renovation Angel and The National Kitchen & Bath Association are now accepting nominations for the second annual Luxury Kitchen Recycling Awards. The awards recognize outstanding design professionals for their commitment to responsible renovationeligible projects must have been created using at least 50 percent recycled or donated materials. Nominations will be accepted until November 20; to submit a nomination, click here.

Homepage image: A table set with pieces from the Jono Pandolfi x Parachute collection | Courtesy of Parachute

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A Hull interior design company has announced that it has completed a refurbishment project at a historic school building.

Chameleon Business Interiors has transformed a 19th century building at Hulls oldest independent school, Hymers College.

The sixth form common room, headmasters office and reception area with accompanying offices at the Grade II listed building have undergone a significant refresh.

Fiona Thornham, interior designer at Chameleon said: The spaces just werent appealing, they were looking a little tired and needed a new lease of life so thats exactly what theyve been given!

Weve worked hard to create a bright, modern feel, celebrating the heritage and character of the Grade II listed building while also bringing in comfortable, practical and aesthetically pleasing elements that lift the spaces.

The sixth form space has seen the biggest transformation and looks absolutely fantastic. Theres now a contemporary kitchen area with vibrant tiles and a high bench area perfect for students to gather at lunch or break times.

Weve broken up the space with a variety of workspaces and collaboration areas, as well as a selection of different industrial-inspired lighting designs, flooring and partitions. This has added real dimension to the space and makes it feel really young and modern.

We incorporated screening to breakdown the space but also maintain visibility. Additional power points were added to provide the extra space needed to charge students all-important devices such as mobile phones, iPads and laptops.

We started the project in July, so were careful to negotiate all that lockdown threw our way! But we always design for people first, keeping proxemics in mind at every step of the process. So all of our decisions are made to create timeless spaces that work whenever theyre developed whether thats pre, mid or post-pandemic!

Were incredibly pleased with the outcome. Students will be wanting to stay at school for longer!

Justin Stanley, headmaster of Hymers said: The students were blown away when they first saw the new common room. Its been completely transformed and were delighted with the new look.

My new office and the revitalised reception area now feel refreshed and fit for purpose, as we reopen for a new academic year.

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Politan Rows popular Vietnamese eatery Tran An (215 NE 82nd Street) has opened its first standalone outpost in Little River, marking the second location for the restaurant.

The 20-seat spot, named after Nguyens grandfather, Tran An, draws inspiration from the flavors of the familys hometown in Hanoi. The menu features several variations of traditional Vietnamese bnh m sandwiches, pho soups, broken rice and vermicelli noodle bowls, and salads with protein options like Vietnamese grilled marinated pork, lemongrass sausage, and lemongrass braised beef stew. The restaurant also serves shareable dishes like shrimp spring rolls, pork and shrimp imperial rolls, pork and shrimp Saigon crepes, and more. Drinks are made with nostalgia in mind like its take on traditional Vietnamese iced coffee an ode to Nguyens favorite childhood memories of drinking Nesquik strawberry milk. For guests dining on-the-go, Tran An will have their full menu available for contactless pick-up and takeout through their window counter.

The 750-square-foot space, which was designed in collaboration between Nguyen and interior designer Mark Alan Diaz, is inspired by the soul of an immigrant familys home with red and yellow circular design elements, small areas for guests to sit, and a noodle bar with counter-seating that looks into the open kitchen.

The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.offering limited indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery.

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Turkey is a global hotspot for superyacht design, and one of its cruiser builders has found a way to incorporate features from those huge vessels into a much smaller hull. The new Mazu 82 is a remarkably fresh design, with a lightweight carbon composite hull that gives it a top end of 46 mph, and an interior by acclaimed Turkish designer Tanju zelgin that turns it into an avant-garde residence on the water.

Instead of the plain-jane designs emanating from many shipyards, zelgin worked with Mazu to create a contemporary interior that combines large windows with muted colors, subtle textures and both strong natural and indirect lighting. The designer refers to the interior as understated elegance.

Mazu founder Halit Yukay says the interior works well with the huge open bow area and angular lines of the deckhouse. The exterior and interior should be seen as a whole as one is the extension of the other, says Yukay. Both should create a coherent unity and reflect the main mood and feelings that the designer intended.

The exterior makes optimal use of space, like the forward area that can be converted to an outdoor cinema, or the sterns social/dining area. Just adjacent, the three steps down to the swim platform are designed to be used as seating while the yacht is at anchor.Mazu Yachts

Beyond feelings, the shipyard employed superyacht techniques like using one-piece panes of glass wherever possible to provide a more uniform look. But it wasnt all about the aesthetics, either. The oversized tempered, laminated front windshield has a PVB interlayer that makes the structure bulletproof, while also being extra clear to eliminate distortions and glare. Mazu also added a custom sliding roof to open up the helm area and main salon to the sky.

Because of the finite length of the hull, some elements have been designed to do double-duty. The three steps from the aft cockpit to the swim platform, for instance, also function as furniture, so guests can sit, or even lie down, and still be connected to the adjacent social dining area.

Multifunctional design was important for the owner, said Yukay. In fact, the open foredeck has three different uses: as a sunbathing area, a dining area for 12 people, and a screen can be set up to turn it into an open-air cinema. You cant get more superyacht than an outdoor cinema.

The unusually large windshield is both aesthetically pleasing and highly technicalso protective that its bulletproof.Mazu Yachts

zelgin, one of Turkeys most famous residential designers, wanted to create an interior that was more in tune with land-based architecture than a typical yacht. The space has to be as compact and light as possible without losing the illusion of feeling at home, he said. One of our key aspects during the design phase of the yacht was to create a space that feels more as if you were in your own house with all the familiarity and comfort that comes with it.

To enhance that feeling, the designer created a custom lighting system that incorporates both direct sunlight and more subtle indirect lighting. Lighting is an important tool for the designer to create an atmosphere and mood, says zelgin.

The designer also combined warm, light-colored materials like walnut and leather, with walls decorated with teak paneling that has been textured and painted a metallic gray. The 82s textiles and carpets were also specially designed for the boat, as were the doors with bronzed tempered glass and matching stainless-steel hardware.

The designer combined subtle, metallic colors in the walls with brighter, warmer hues in the walnut floors and leather furniture. Large swathes of glass create strong natural lighting.Pozitif Studyo

The chosen materials are as light as possible and the textures give a sense of spaciousness with a touch of warmth, said zelgin.

That contemporary sensibility, infused with warmth, is the element that makes the Mazu 82 most like a bespoke superyacht. Of course, the big differentiator is that the Mazu can run at speeds that few superyachts could ever hope to match.

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Kimberly Ward, founder of the Black Interior Designers Network.

WithIt, the womens leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, recently announced the nominees for the 2020 WOW Awards. Due to the pandemic and uncertainty about safe gatherings, the board of directors has postponed the gala celebrating the WOW Awards until Friday, April 16, 2021. Finalists and recipients will be celebrated during a small gathering. The 2021 WOW Awards gala will return to celebrate 2020 and 2021 recipients Friday, October 15, 2021.

The annual awards recognize business leaders nominated by their peers who have contributed to the success of the home and furnishings industry and have demonstrated significant impact on their companies and the industry.

WithIt announced a new category to the WOW awards this year: the Visionary Award. It is the highest recognition level bestowed by WithIt, honoring a woman of achievement whose insight and actions have significantlyimpacted the home and furnishings industries. WithIt presents this award posthumously to Kimberly Ward, founder of the Black Interior Designers Network. Keia McSwaim, current president of the BIDN, will accept the award in her honor.

Kimberly Ward exemplified all the qualities of a visionary. She founded an award-winning interior design blog, Pink Eggshell, while building her successful design firm, Kimberly and Cameron Interiors. As she gained notoriety and exposure, participating in panels and appearing in media, Ward was often asked Where are all the black interior designers? In 2011 in response to this repeated question, she published a list of the Top 20 African American Interior Designers. In doing so she planted the seed that created a much-needed resource for an often-unseen segment of the interior design community. The list became the Black Interior Designers Network (BIDN), an organization that helped to connect those looking to work with or for black interior designers, to homeowners and clients. The Black Interior Designers Networks mission is to promote diversity and inclusion within the interior design industry by highlighting designers of color and supporting black designers with business development opportunities.

"Kim's legacy is the BluePrint to any organization fighting for visibility. She was a pioneer and legend, totally aware of her colleagues' monumental attributes to the community," says Keia McSwaim, president of the BIDN.

Kimberly Wards vision helped to shine the spotlight on all black interior designers and created a platform for designers to network, mentor and support each others business aspirations. WithIt recognizes Kimberlys work to bring inclusion to black designers in the industry with their inaugural Visionary Award.

In addition to honoring Ward, WithIt will present WOW Awards in five additional categories: Education, Mentoring, Leadership, Future Leader and Sales Excellence.

A new for 2020 is the Sales Excellence Award created to recognize a woman who is extraordinary in sales, demonstrates excellence in education and relationships with her customers, and exceptional commitment to the manufacturers she represents.The nominees are Tami Capriotti, Trusted Advisors Marketing; Janna Grant, Lakeside Furniture Sales; and Michelle Grant, Dardenne Designs.

The Leadership Award to recognize the contributions of a woman who has demonstrated successful leadership in her company, WithIt and the home furnishings industry. Leadership Award nominees are Carrie Dillon, International Textiles Alliance; Stefanie Lucas, American Leather; and Meganne Wecker, Skyline Furniture.

The Future Leader Award honors a young woman in the industry who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and the potential to become an industry leader. The 2020 nominees for this award are Madeline Brown, Sherrill Furniture; Sydney Harris, Furnitureland South; and Jessica Phillips, The Phillips Collection.

The Mentoring Award honors a company or individual for their efforts to foster advocacy, development and promotion of women in their company and the industry. This years Mentoring Award nominees are Gail Doby, Gail Doby Coaching and Consulting; Cindy Hall, Sherrill Furniture; and Deborah Klein, DK Inside Designer.

The Education Award recognizes an individual who has put forth significant effort to educate associates, retailers and consumers about home and furnishings. This years nominees are Kim Ballweske, La-Z-Boy; Nancy Fire, Design Works International; and Sydney Vigotov, Crypton.

What an outstanding and exceptional group of women! says Lorri Kelley, 2020 President of WithIt. We couldnt be more excited to have the opportunity to recognize each of them and their accomplishments and contributions to our industry. Each of them collectively makes all of us better at what we do now, and will do in the future. While we wont have the chance to gather together and celebrate them in 2020, we will look forward to doing that safely and with great excitement in 2021.

All nominees have submitted packages supporting their nomination which will be judged by a panel of industry leaders. Recipients will be announced in November.

About WIthIt: WithIt was formed in 1997 for women in the home and furnishings industries in order to support their multi-dimensional career paths. The non-profit network is based in North Carolina and supported by leading companies across the industry including their Vision and Platinum sponsors: International Market Centers and Ekornes. WithIts purpose is to encourage and develop leadership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities for professional women in the home and furnishings industries.

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Author Beth Cunningham - October 15, 2020October 15, 2020Id like to spend every Saturday here, please. Photo via Greater Alabama MLS

Ahh, fall. The weather is cooling down, football season is in full swing and the holidays are ready to be celebrated. This year especially, having a great outdoor space to entertain is so necessary. Check out these homes that are for sale in the Birmingham area and start shopping for patio furniture today!

Gorgeous valley view, soaring ceilings and a loft areaits all in this home. The terrace comes equipped with your own infinity pool and takes your entertaining space to the next level.

Check out the listing here.Listing Agent: Mary Evans, Ray & Poynor Properties

Talk about curb appeal! This one-of-a-kind home is full of rich wood and Italian marble, adding a regal feel to the place. Theres plenty of space for entertaining indoors and out, with a wine cellar, pool and outdoor fire pit.

Check out the listing here.Listing Agent: Catherine Singletary, RealtySouth

With over 11 private acres in the heart of Vestavia Hills, theres more than enough outdoor space to take advantage of. This home was built for entertaining with multiple outdoor patios, terraces, custom pool, hot tub, outdoor stone fireplace, custom greenhouse and more.

Check out the listing here.Listing Agent: Lacy Waters, Ray & Poynor Properties

Live in luxury in this stunning home, complete with soaring views of the Greystone Founders championship golf course and country club. The entire home is jaw-dropping, from the grand foyer and master bedroom to the enclosed hot tub.

Check out the listing here.Listing Agent: Susan Peeples, RE/MAX Advantage South

Located in the private and gated Redmont Park Villas, this gorgeous home was custom-built with tall ceilings, custom open stairwells, tons of natural light and more. Entertain out on your private brick terrace and impress your guests with sweeping views of the city.

Check out the listing here.Listing Agent: Stephanie Robinson, RealtySouth

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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmallCapVoice.com, Inc. (SCV) today announces the availability of a new interview with MasterBeat Corporation (OTC: MSTO), a company specializing in hard, tangible asset acquisitions with an intense focus on real estate, precious metals, collectible classic automobiles, and other tangible assets through its subsidiary SBQ Holdings, LLC. Josh Tannariello, CEO of Masterbeat Corp. (OTC MSTO) and Brad Knight from the MSTO advisory board call in to SmallCapVoice.com to catch their shareholders up on what the Company has been up to since we last checked in with MSTO in July 2020. Brad will assist in the management of the MSTO Real Estate Division through MasterBeat Subsidiary, SBQ Holdings.

The full interview can be heard at: https://www.smallcapvoice.com/10-13-2020-interview-masterbeat-corporation-msto/.

Speaking with SCVs Stuart Smith, Tannariello and Knight provides personal insights into the recent news and moves for the company, the milestones achieved by the company, the goals for the remainder of 2020 and much more.

This year, with the global pandemic has created some unique challenges, Tannariello told Smith. We remain aggressive in 2020 and we continue to make progress with our ongoing audit. The silver lining with the pandemic has been the robust real estate markets that we continue to be very opportunistic in.

About: Brad Knight

Brad Knight graduated from the University of Wyoming. He has been involved in the Real Estate industry for the last 33 years in which he has been actively investing in rental properties and new construction. His company, Knight Custom Homes, has a strong rental property base and has developed, constructed and/or renovated numerous individual homes and several large new construction subdivisions. His company handles all aspects of the process from design and blueprint, clearing the lots, building the roads and drainage systems, wells and septic systems, foundations, framing, roofing, siding, window installation, heating and air condition systems, plumbing and electrical. They manage and handle the entire process from start to finish.

The new homes they build typically are in the 3,000- 6,000 sq ft range. The company handles the vast majority of the project components in house including land acquisition, permitting, excavation and construction right through to finish work and painting. The quality of the homes they build far exceeds the industry standards. Managing and executing most of the work on their construction projects in house allows for better control of all the variables and expenses allowing for a much higher return on investment.

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MasterBeat Corporation (OTC: MSTO), incorporated under the laws of Delaware, is a publicly traded company specializing in hard, tangible asset acquisitions with an intense focus on real estate, precious metals, and other tangible assets. The company believes its progressive approach to an old school model, especially in this market based on fragile earnings multiples and uncertainty, to acquire hard, tangible assets will not only offer long term capital appreciation but also deliver revenues, profits, and self-sustainability.

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Known mainly for its mountain bike trailsand crown of communications towers, Webb Hill in St. George could soon playhost to a luxury housing development.

But the developer for that project known formally as Summit Estates says it's hoping to take a much more "sensitive" approach to placing houses on the71-acre plot of land, which is situated on the east side of the hill above the neighborhoods along Bloomington Hills Drive.

"We're really trying to not make this intrusive, so we're taking every effort possible to make sure that it's not just a big ugly development," said Skylar Stewart, project manager with Superior Development, Inc. "We want this to look really nice and be something the city can be proud of."

Among those efforts include a commitment to preserving and improving access to popular recreation sites on the hill, including the locally-famous Kentucky Lucky Chicken trail, and a proposed plan that calls for a lighter-handedapproach to constructionthat avoids mass grading of the hillside.

Eventually, Stewart said, plans call for 42 custom homes on the hillside on lots ranging from a half-acre to over three acres.

The east side of Webb Hill is already approved for development, just not the type of development the owners of that property want to build.

The hill itself is split into two plots. The largest of them, at roughly 234 acres, is owned by the city and contains most (not all) of the Kentucky Lucky Chicken trail and much of the open space Webb Hill is known for.

The second, at about 71 acres, is privately owned and was originally a piece of a larger master planned community approved for the area in 2001.

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Some of that original master plan was developed into the existing Sienna Canyon neighborhood, but a 71-acre portion was broken off and sold in 2015.

The new owners of that plot thought the already-approved development plan, which called for the hillside to be mass graded to make way for 50 homes, was "heavy handed," according to Ben Willits, project manager with Horrocks Construction.

A side-by-side image of the type of mass grading development currently approved for the east side of Webb Hill, versus the less intrusive plan the developer is seeking approval for.(Photo: Provided by Superior Development, Inc.)

They are now asking the city to approve a zoning amendment that wouldreduce the number of homes to 42 and allow the developer to grade just the precise footprint of each home, a plan they saywould preserve much more of the hillside's open space and natural character.

"They wanted to come in with a much softer touch and have it be not so intrusive into the existing hillside," said Willits, whose firm isis contracted to design Summit Estates.

The new plan would preserve about 45 percent of the property as open space and, though the houses are custom, each home will be required to meet strict design and landscaping standards.

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The homes will be high end, Stewart said, taking cues from other upscale developments in the county such as Kayenta in Ivins.

Thedirt road up Webb Hill, which is city-owned and would remain public,would be paved and the new plans propose a 10-foot wide paved public trail leading from the entrance of the development to the Kentucky Lucky Chicken trailhead.

This new plan was approved by the St. George Planning Commission on Oct. 13, but will need one more thumbs up from city council before it's fully approved

But while both the city and the developer have confirmed the Kentucky Lucky Chicken trail will remain, it's not likely to make it through the development totallyunscathed.

A preliminary plat showing the proposed layout of the Summit Estates luxury housing development and a tentative reroute for the eastern end of the Kentucky Lucky Chicken mountain bike trail(Photo: Provided by Horrocks Engineers)

A short portion of the trail, including its trailhead, was erroneously built on the private property now destined to become Summit Estates. That short bit of trail will likely be rerouted and the trailhead relocated.

No formal agreement has been made on how that trail reroute and trailhead relocation would work, but Willits said whatever the solution is will be done hand-in-hand with the city.

"It's the city's call exactly how it gets rerouted," Stewart said. "But we're working with them to make sure it does."

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The goal is to get that reroute completed before any sections of the trail on private land are closed off for construction, he added.

If all goes to plan, the project will likely break ground early next year starting with improvements to the dirt road leading up Webb Hill.

Access to the Kentucky Lucky Chicken trail and other open space on Webb Hill will remain unimpeded as much as possibleas the constructionmoves forward.

Sam Gross covers the outdoors and development in Southern Utah for The St. George Spectrum & Daily News.Support his work by subscribing to TheSpectrum.com.

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For Tommy Benson, the joy of Christmas morning comes almost every day of the year.

The Conway native readily admits to being like a child at Christmas as he awaits the rising of the sun and another opportunity to get that elusive perfect shot.

More often than not, Benson finds his gifts on sandy beaches in Garden City, hidden in the tall marsh grass in Murrells Inlet or, perhaps, even in the alligator-infested Everglades.

The celebrated wildlife photographer gave up shooting birds with a gun many years ago. Nowadays, his band of more than 4,000 Facebook followers wait eagerly, on a daily basis, to see what Benson has bagged with his camera.

When we were growing up, Tommy's claim to fame was his surfing prowess! Then he became an exceptional woodworker and furniture-maker. I never dreamed that he'd focus his skills on photography, said childhood friend Liz Gilland. Tommy has a natural gift, but for the past year or two he has quickly moved from good to excellent to outstanding.

Wildlife photography is like a drug, said Benson, with a twinkle in his eye. If you have kids, buy them a camera because that way they will never have money for drugs.

Benson traces his love for nature to the days he spent on his grandfathers plantation. The late Dr. Carl Busbee owned the Caledonia estate near Pawleys Island, where Benson enjoyed hunting and fishing. His parents, the late Luke and Ella Earle Benson encouraged his fondness for nature.

I loved the deer and birds at Caledonia. I painted them and I hunted them, he said. I cant believe I used to shoot birds with a gun. After I took up taxidermy, I never killed another one.

After high school and a brief stint as owner of Myrtle Beachs first surf shop with his brother Bill Benson, the Conway High graduate headed to Florida where he became a skilled cabinetmaker in Fort Lauderdale.

There, he established a successful business building cabinets and furniture for custom homes, specializing in marine cabinetry.

Since his retirement, Benson has split his time between Florida and his home in Murrells Inlet where he continues to enjoy crafting cabinets for friends. He also constructs frames for some of his favorite photographs.

When Im not on the water photographing birds Im here in my shop, he explained.

On a typical day, Benson awakes at 4:30 a.m. so he can be on the water shortly before sunrise. He frequently takes more than 100 photographs of birds and other wildlife hoping for the perfect shot.

He wants to catch on camera the exact moment a Caspian tern, diving at great speed, touches the water with its beak. He has come close on many occasions but still chases his goal.

After spending part of the day shooting (his favorite camera is a Sony A-9 with a 200-600 zoom lens), Benson selects his best photos and posts them on Facebook to the delight of his eager audience.

The rave reviews begin almost immediately.

Comments include accolades like awesome, fantastic photos, and another portfolio of fabulous.

A big fan, Becky Bradham of Conway, wrote, Tommy is a gifted photographer whose images perfectly capture the beauty of our local wildlife and scenery. I look forward to his daily Facebook posts. His photos delight, inspire, and give us a much-needed break from the negativity that is often found on social media.

Gilland, for one, has encouraged Benson to publish a book featuring his photos.

I've saved hundreds of his shots, and am confident that one day, he'll win awards for his photography. I hope he puts out a book of his best photos -- it would be a best-seller around here, she said.

For now, Benson says the daily experience of weaving himself into the local wildlife and recording it for others to enjoy provides all of the satisfaction he needs.

Seven days a week, rain or shine, Benson goes to bed excited about the prospect of another chance at that perfect shot.

When the tide is perfect and the weather is perfect, Im itching to get out there, he said. I look forward to it every morning.

To view Bensons photos online, search on Facebook for Thomas Benson.

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Rebecca Lores Ridgeview Ave. home features witches, giant spiders and a custom jack-olantern.

Rebecca Lores Ridgeview Ave. home features witches, giant spiders and a custom jack-olantern.

Rebecca Lores Ridgeview Ave. home features witches, giant spiders and a custom jack-olantern.

Rebecca Lores Ridgeview Ave. home features witches, giant spiders and a custom jack-olantern.

Terror Trail maps out spooky homes, trick-or-treating spots in Trumbull

TRUMBULL When shes not working as a professional event planner, Jaimee Smith-Solomon has been spending her free time planning one of the biggest events of the fall.

It started small. We were just looking for things to do as a family, Smith-Solomon said of the Trumbull Terror Trail, a map listing homes in town, and their plans for Halloween. We just put it out there on social media, if youre doing up your house for Halloween let us know. We thought we would have 10 to 15 houses. But the response has gotten so much that weve had to split it into two trails because there are too many to see at once.

The trail consists of a map, with the addresses of Trumbull homes plotted and color-coded based on whether the house is decorated, distributing Halloween treats, or both. It can be found online under the social media tag #trumbullterrortrail.

As the trail has developed, people have gotten into the spirit, with more elaborate decorations popping up.

Oh, its definitely become kind of competitive, Smith-Solomon said. I drove around town (Sunday). There are people who have turned their entire yards into graveyards, moving witches and skeletons, a light show.

One of the most enthusiastic decorators is Rebecca Lore, whose Ridgeview Avenue home features custom lights, giant spiders, witches, and a handmade jack-o-lantern the size of an above ground swimming pool.

That took a couple days to create, Lore said. We made it out of our backyard trampoline, and it took some time to figure out exactly how we were going to put it together.

Lore, a theater lighting designer, said she has always enjoyed Halloween decorating. But like Smith-Solomon, the COVID-19 pandemic has all but reduced her work responsibilities, and as a result, has made her house even more of a neighborhood attraction.

Weve always decorated, and each year you add something and build on what you did last year, she said. But this year weve done the most weve ever done. We really went all out and this year its extra important for people to have something for families to do.

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