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ASHFORTH'S DRAMATIC $12 MILLION STAMFORD SQUARE RENOVATION UNDERWAY
NEW FITNESS CENTER COMPLETE!
Stamford Square's new renovation and amenities include propane-powered shuttle service to/from Stamford Train Station, a new, modern lobby, state-of-the-art elevators, and sustainable management & construction standards. See full story.

“New Look”, Fairfield County Business Journal, Jan. 7, 2011

“Former Beauty Regains Luster”, Stamford Advocate, Nov. 15, 2010

 
     
Chelsea Piers Construction Project Underway in Stamford
A.P. Construction Company is in the process of building the new Chelsea Piers sports facility. See full story.		   Ashforth Sells West Coast Operating Subsidiary and Retains Langley to Operate its Properties
The Ashforth Company recently sold its West Coast operating subsidiary, Ashforth Pacific, Inc. Scott Langley, Ashforth Pacific's CEO and president for the past ten years formed a new investment management company, Langley Investment Properties and purchased the subsidiary from Ashforth. See full story.
 

Ashforth Ranked One of the Greenest Companies
Commercial Property Executive magazine recently ranked the top 16 Greenest Companies. The Ashforth Company ranked number 12 with an environmental sensitivity index of 1.7 on a scale of 1-5, 5 being the best. Read more.

Ashforth’s Orrick Building Wins Three Awards
The property was honored with the prestigious Earth Award, the ULI's Award for Excellence and the San Francisco 24x7 Energy Challenge.
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Ashforth Launches New Smoke-Free Policy
First multi-tenanted commercial property owner to implement no smoking indoors and outdoors. See full story.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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Ashforth Gains Management Assignment at 750 East Main Street, Stamford
Albert B. Ashforth, Inc. – Management Services was selected by Aegean Capital to manage 750 East Main Street in Stamford, CT.
See full story.		   Ashforth Employee, Al Guzman, Recognized as Engineer of the Year by Southern CT BOMA
Al has been a building engineer and a fixture at Greenwich Plaza for 26 years.See full story.
     
 
     
Ashforth's 707 Summer Street 97% Occupied
Ashforth has signed a new lease with Robert H. Schaffer & Associates, LLC.
See full story.		   Ashforth Recognized by Greater Hartford BOMA
Ashforth was named Corporate Member of the Year by Greater Hartford BOMA and Ashforth's Paul Urban was named Engineer of the Year. Ashforth Property Manager, Karen Tietjen, was 2009 Member of the Year.
 

Construction Continues on Trumbull High School
Renovation as new of the 335,000 sf existing structure. 30,000 sf of additions include a new culinary kitchen, classroom, and 1,100 sf auditorium. Project includes replacement of all HVAC and electrical systems, enhanced commissioning, new roof, and full window replacement. Scheduled for LEED Silver certification.

Construction Underway at Miller Motor Cars, Greenwich
Construction of a new vehicle showroom with two levels and a mezzanine for offices. Building is very transparent with extensive use of glass and decorative metals.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
  EMPLOYEE NEWS
 
     
5,000 Participants Help Stamford Hospital's Walk, Run & Ride Reach $1 Million Goal Stamford Hospital's Bennett Cancer Center is thrilled to announce that their annual Walk, Run & Ride event has surpassed its $1 million fundraising goal. This is the first time the Walk, Run & Ride event has reached a goal of this proportion in its 16-year history. See full story.   Second Annual Environmental Awareness Week Held at Ashforth-Owned Properties
Coinciding with Earth Day, Ashforth held three drives to promote sustainability.
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Ashforth Commits to Corporate Sustainability Challenge Sustainable Stamford, in collaboration with BOMA, has developed a Corporate Responsibility Challenge to Stamford building owners and managers.
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Ashforth’s Director of Marketing, Kim DePra, Honored by March of Dimes
Kim DePra was honored with the 2010 "Legacy Award" for 15 years of service by the March of Dimes Connecticut Chapter at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Spirit of Giving Celebration at the New Haven Lawn Club on Jan. 30. The evening celebrated the Chapter's volunteers, donors and sponsors, and honored eight individuals as "2010 Volunteers of Excellence." See full story.

Ashforth's Director of Human Resources, Jill Coscia, Nominated for HR People of the Year Award
The Southern Connecticut Chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) announced this year's nominees for the Fairfield County HR People of the Year Awards. Jill Coscia, Director of Human Resources for Ashforth, is nominated in the HR Generalist category along with HR Directors of Hitachi America and Cablevision. All were nominated by colleagues for their contributions over the past year to the organizations they serve, to their communities and to the HR profession. All nominees exemplify outstanding achievement.

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