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CTV News
16 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Demolition of abandoned building in downtown Red Deer postponed
The Empire Building in Red Deer in June 2024. (Google Street View) An abandoned building in Red Deer's downtown that was slated for demolition starting Friday will remain standing for now. The city announced earlier this week that crews would begin tearing down the Empire Building at 4909 48 St. starting Friday. On Thursday, officials announced the demolition had been put on pause. 'Due to some unexpected circumstances and an abundance of caution, the demolition will be postponed while the contractor proceeds with investigation and preparation work,' the city said in a news release. 'When a new timeline is determined, we will provide an update.' The building has sat empty since a fire in October 2021 despite calls from residents to demolish it.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Empire Building in downtown Red Deer to be torn down nearly 4 years after fire
The Empire Building in Red Deer in June 2024. (Google Street View) A building in downtown Red Deer described by many as an eyesore will be torn down this weekend. Fire forced tenants out of the Empire Building at 4909 48 St. in October 2021. The building has been vacant and boarded up ever since. Starting Friday, crews will be demolishing the building and cleaning up and restoring the site. The work is expected to last until Sunday. To protect the public during the demolition, on-street parking and sidewalks in front of the building will be closed for the duration of the work. The south alley behind the building will be closed to through traffic from Friday until July 7, but access to nearby parking lots will remain open. The city says the work zone will be fenced off and secured, and after hours security will be on scene.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LIME Painting Reflects on a Milestone Year in 2024 and Sets Ambitious Plans for 2025
High-End Painting Franchise Looks to Continue its Growth and Success, Planning to Service Even More Communities throughout the Nation in 2025 DENVER, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LIME Painting – the first and only high-end painting franchise, reflects on a year of significant achievements in 2024, marked by strategic growth, innovative leadership, and unwavering dedication to its franchisees. The brand is excited to leverage their growth from the previous year as they continue their upward trajectory in 2025. 2024: A Year of Growth and Excellence LIME Painting enhanced its business model in 2024, prioritizing franchisee success through initiatives like Empire Building, a stronger focus on commercial projects, the introduction of a brand fund, and centralized learning and training programs. Knowing that their franchisees are the heart of the brand, these enhancements have fortified franchise operations and set the stage for sustainable growth on the corporate and individual franchisee levels. LIME saw their efforts reflected in the successfulness of expanding its footprint, having welcomed seven new franchise owners in key markets in 2024: North Pittsburgh, PA: Diana Edwards Kansas City, KS: Gregory Falen Greenville, SC: Kevin Bishop Dallas Fort Worth, TX: Miriam and Jimmie Griffe Orlando, FL: Gage Eich Charlotte, NC: Joe Reardon Alpharetta, GA: Kurt Marson By focusing on broker network communications and fostering franchisee relationships, LIME Painting met its franchise development goals for 2024. Notably, Erica Sicre, LIME's Director of Operations, was recognized as the highest "supportive" coach in franchising by Franchise Business Review, underscoring the company's commitment to franchisee success. LIME's achievements have been recognized through accolades like Entrepreneurs Franchise 500 and the recognition as a Top Franchise for 2025. These honors reflect the company's dedication to excellence and franchisee satisfaction. Business and Brand Changes The brands pivot towards focusing on commercial projects significantly boosted revenue in 2024. LIME's emphasis on delivering excellence and fostering customer relationships resulted in glowing reviews and an expanded national presence, including entry into new states. LIME welcomed several key leaders to its team in 2024, to help bolster the teams' efforts of spreading the brands footprint in the U.S. as well as better supporting franchisees throughout their entire journey as owners. The brand welcomed: Gavri Grossman as Director of Franchise Development; Ted Adams as Director of Marketing; Aria Morris as Marketing and Design Coordinator; Ana Navarro as Marketing Assistant; Marvin Tobias as Email Marketing Specialist; Shasta Gould as Franchise Development Assistant and Kayla Bryant as Commercial Support Specialist. Their addition to the team played a pivotal role in the brand reaching their 2024 goals and will greatly benefit LIME Painting and the brands franchisees this year. 2025: Building on Momentum In 2025, the brand aims to expand its presence in the Northeast and strengthen its position as the top choice for franchise opportunities. The company plans to launch the LIME Loyalty Program, offering monthly maintenance services to current customers and driving resale opportunities and will feature Enterprise Builder, a system that allows franchisees to expand their business across multiple regions, prominently as they continue to build upon their efforts to better support franchisees individual success. As housing markets continue to soar, LIME Painting anticipates increased demand for home renovations and improvements. The company sees opportunities to address the growing needs of the commercial sector, where businesses strive to make lasting impressions on customers. By enhancing training programs, optimizing onboarding processes, and fostering a culture of innovation and customer advocacy, LIME Painting is well-positioned to achieve its ambitious goals and continue delivering unparalleled services. To support its franchisees, LIME Painting offers comprehensive resources, including assistance in building a skilled team, marketing support through templated emails and social media content, and access to LIME Elite Academy, the brand's exclusive training program designed to help franchisees excel. For more information about LIME Painting, please visit About LIME Painting After discovering his passion for home improvement while owning his first painting LLC, Nick Lopez founded LIME Painting in 2013 to set the standard of excellence in painting high-end residential and commercial properties. Five years later, he put his perfected business model to the test and began franchising to provide high-quality interior and exterior painting, coating, and other restoration services to maintain the aesthetic and integrity of luxury properties across the country. LIME Painting currently serves luxury home and business owners in all 90+ locations in 21+ states. 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