What's Happening April-May 2009
HEADLINES
M|A|PETERSON CELEBRATES 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS
In the summer of 1979, Mark Peterson returned home from college to start his own business. In the 30 years since, M|A|Peterson has become a nationally recognized design-build remodeling company. M|A|Peterson’s unique approach is focused on ensuring an enjoyable customer experience by integrating all the services needed to complete a project. With architecture, interior design, landscaping, cabinetry, millwork, and construction services under one roof, M|A|Peterson ensures a seamless remodeling experience for its clients. See examples of M|A|Peterson’s exquisite work and learn about remodeling seminars at its website. 952-925-9455 • mapeterson.com
JOHN KRAEMER & SONS NAMED 2009 BUILDER OF YEAR
The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) awarded its most prestigious honor to John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. in February, naming the company the 2009 Builder of the Year. The award recognizes companies that demonstrate the highest level of professionalism in their business, based on evaluations of trust, communications, loyalty, and ethics. John Kramer & Sons was also named Builder of the Year in 1999, and is only the second two-time winner of the award. 952-935-9100 • jkandsons.com
NOR-SON HONORED WITH EAGLE AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Nor-Son, Inc. received two Eagle Awards of Excellence from the Minnesota chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) during ABC’s Excellence in Construction Banquet in February. In recognition of outstanding achievement and quality workmanship, Nor-Son earned awards in two categories: Commercial – $1 million-$5 million, for the Bay Lake Church Camp in Deerwood, Minn.; and in Residential Construction Single Family, for the Anderson French Chateau in northern Minnesota (pictured below). Baxter-based Nor-Son is a 17-time national ABC award winner. 800-858-1722 • nor-son.com
SEE & DO
LEARN LANDSCAPING AT PATIO TOWN'S DO-IT-YOURSELF SEMINARS
Want to save money on a landscaping project? Do it yourself: Patio Town offers a full schedule of do-it-yourself seminars on retaining walls and pavers. Details are available on Patio Town’s website at www.patiotown.com/seminars.htm. When you visit one of Patio Town’s three metro-area locations, look for Willow Creek Permeable Pavers and see how they virtually eliminate storm water runoff and pollution. patiotown.com
TOUR LAKE COUNTRY BUILDERS' GOLD GREENSTAR HOME
The first home to be certified at the gold level by Minnesota GreenStar, built by Lake Country Builders, will be open for tours during the Minneapolis & St. Paul Home Tour. The free tour is Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26; the home is #30 on the tour, located at 4115 York Ave. S. in Minneapolis. Visit www.MSPHomeTour.com for more information. In addition to building the first gold-certified MN GreenStar home, Lake Country Builders was also the first builder to earn two MN GreenStar project certifications. 952-474-7121 • lakecountrybuilders.com
SAWHILL INVITES INTERIOR DESIGNERS TO DESIGN MIXER IN MAY
Sawhill Custom Kitchens & Design welcomes interior designers to attend a “lunch & learn” Design Mixer session, 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at Sawhill’s International Market Square showroom. The session topic is “Cabinet Styles: A Showcase of the Modern, Traditional, and Everything in Between.” Designers who attend will be able to check out Sawhill’s cutting edge cabinet styles produced by local manufacturers. Treats and light refreshments will be provided. The seminar is part of the Sawhill Sampler series of seminars. RSVP by phone, 612-338-3991, or via e-mail, info@SawhillKitchens.com. sawhillkitchens.com
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