Using recycled and re-purposed items for 'green' home staging

In a real estate market where there is a lot of inventory and buyers have many options to choose from, it is important to make your home stand out from the sometimes 10 other homes that buyers have seen that day. Like many homeowners selling during this buyers market, Altadena homeowners Andre and Shami are "staging" their home, except with an eco-friendly twist.

How? Almost every piece of furniture and artwork has been salvaged, re-purposed or made of recycled materials. All other pieces are constructed of organic and natural materials that were made in an environmentally friendly manner. read more

Source: MindEarth

Learn 'How to Green Your Company' at the Atlantic City Hospitality Trade Show Sept. 18th

Businesses interested in learning how to effectively 'go green' and lower energy costs will benefit from 'Bet on Green,' How to Green Your Company, a free presentation by Harrah's Entertainment at the Atlantic City Hospitality Trade Show on Thursday, September 18, 2008, in the Mark Etess Arena of the Trump Taj Mahal.

In this special session, Ulrico C. Izaguirre, National Political Director and Eastern Division Regional Communications Director for Harrah's Entertainment, will offer guidelines on how to effectively green your property. Harrah's recently received the prestigious United States EPA Environmental Quality Award, and is the first casino company ever to do so. read more

SOURCE Atlantic City Hotel & Lodging Association

Green Hasson & Janks LLP Recognized as a Best Place to Work

The Los Angeles Business Journal has named Green Hasson & Janks LLP (GH&J) one of the "Best Places to Work" in Los Angeles. The recognition, part of the industry publication's 2nd annual "Best Places to Work" survey, was featured in this week's Los Angeles Business Journal.

"This achievement is a testament to our firm's dedication in creating a closely knit, family-like working environment," said Leon Janks, Managing Partner. "We are deeply committed to ensuring the core values of GH&J's culture -- act as one firm, keep our commitments, grow great people, encourage new ideas -- are strengthened and incorporated into every aspect of our business." read more

Source: Green Hasson & Janks LLP