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Home in NorthWest Crossing Wins National Award

Bend, Oregon – NorthWest Crossing today announced that a home in the neighborhood built by W.H. Hull Company was selected by the National Home Builder’s Association (NAHB) as 2007 Single-Family Research Project of the Year award winner as part of the National Green Building Awards Competition. According to the NAHB, the competition for this year’s award was particularly intense, due to the quantity and quality of entries received, particularly in the single-family category. “The enormity of winning this national award… more >

Yarrow Becomes Presenting Sponsor of Collage of Culture Event

Madras, Oregon – Yarrow, a new master-planned community located in the rolling hills east of Madras, today announced that it has committed to be the presenting level sponsor for the Collage of Culture event for the next three years. Sponsorship funds will be used to increase the caliber of entertainment and activities available at the event as well as to support marketing efforts. The donated amount will increase each year to support the future growth and visibility of the event. more >

IronHorse Commits to Environmental Initiatives

Prineville, Oregon – IronHorse, a mixed-use community located in Prineville, Oregon, today announced that it has committed to two development-wide initiatives to further its goal of environmental stewardship and conservation. IronHorse will require all homes to be Earth Advantage-certified for energy efficiency, healthier indoor air and materials re-use. In addition, IronHorse requires the WeatherTRAK “Smart” Irrigation Controllers, which use satellite-based scheduling software and real-time weather forecast data to automatically adjust irrigation water application rates and times based on plant needs. more >

Brooks Resources Honored As One of Oregon’s Best Companies to Work For

Bend, Oregon – Brooks Resources Corporation has been named one of “The 100 Best Companies to Work for In Oregon” by Oregon Business magazine. A Bend-based real estate development company that delivers quality real estate products and services, Brooks Resources has been part of the Central Oregon community for nearly 100 years. Brooks Resources’ employees nominated the company for the award, participating in a detailed survey process, which cited company support of employee charitable and volunteer activities and management’s open… more >

Mount Bachelor Village Resort Hires New Group Sales Director

Mount Bachelor Village Resort today announced that Leslie Caldwell has been hired as the new director of group sales. In her position, Caldwell will focus on attracting conventions, conferences, retreats and other group events to the resort. “Leslie’s diverse hospitality industry background and her in-depth knowledge of the resort made her a perfect choice for us,” said Diane Wilcox, general manager for the resort. Since 2003, Caldwell has been the owner of Hospitality Business Solutions, a Portland-based hotel/resort business consulting… more >

Brooks Resources Realty in Prineville Hires Judy Bannon

Brooks Resources Realty today announced that Judy Bannon has been hired as a new Real Estate Broker in its Prineville office. Raised in Prineville, Bannon brings a local’s perspective to customers interested in Brooks Resources new IronHorse development. Her experience in customer service and human resources gives her the skills to help meet the individual needs of each buyer. “We are thrilled with the addition of Judy to our team and quality of care she brings to her customers and… more >

Oregon Community Foundation’s North Rim Deschutes River Fund Makes Significant Contribution to Deschutes River Conservancy

North Rim today announced that it has awarded a $300,000 grant to the Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) from The North Rim Deschutes River Fund at The Oregon Community Foundation. The money will be used to fund the single largest permanent water conservation transaction for instream benefit ever accomplished in Oregon’s history. It will put four times more water back into the Deschutes River than any project to date. “Projects like this one are precisely why we created The North Rim… more >

Builders Begin Work on First IronHorse Neighborhoods

IronHorse today announced that Sun Forest, SunWest Builders and Viking Construction have purchased the initial lots in IronHorse, the new Brooks Resources Prineville development. These several lots make up the first three neighborhood “pods”, located near Hudspeth Road as it enters IronHorse, in which each will respectively build. Each company will be constructing a model home, with the first completed homes expected to be available in late spring. “This marks a major stride toward making IronHorse ‘real’, both real on… more >

Commercial Building in NorthWest Crossing Implements Sun Power Solar Panels

NorthWest Crossing and Sunlight Solar Energy today announced plans for installation of SunPower solar panels on the newest commercial building in the NorthWest Crossing “Neighborhood Center” located along NW Crossing Drive. The building has been registered with the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Core and Shell Program, and the new solar system will fulfill the national program requirements for renewable energy. “West Bend Property Company was looking to enhance the ‘green’ qualities of our newest commercial building,” said… more >

$1 Million Commitment to Fund Public Art in Bend Announced

Celebrate Bend Foundation and Brooks Resources Corporation today announced ArtMatch, a $500,000 matching gift program to purchase and install art on public property within the Bend city limits. Brooks Resources has committed to match up to $500,000 in private or public donations over the next four years. The Celebrate Bend Foundation board of directors kicked off ArtMatch by donating $10,000, the program’s first donation. The program has the potential to raise $1 million for new public art before the close… more >

Appeal Withdrawn Concerning IronHorse in Prineville

IronHorse Development LLC, Kim Kambak and the City of Prineville have successfully reached a settlement regarding the Outline Development Plan for the new IronHorse community in Prineville. After the City’s approval of the Plan last January, Kambak filed an appeal due to concerns over defining the boundaries of local landmark, Barnes Butte. Throughout the approval process, both parties have worked together to create a reasonable solution and the appeal withdrawal, effective August 4, 2006, illustrates the success of these efforts. more >

“Yarrow” Unveiled As Name of New East Madras Community

Madras Land Development Company today announced that a name has been selected for the new master-planned community it is developing in Madras, Oregon. The name “Yarrow,” which is a native flowering plant, was chosen to reflect the indigenous history of the area. Traditionally used among the Pacific Northwest Native Americans for medicinal purposes, Yarrow has long history as a powerful healing herb. “We wanted to choose a strong and distinctive name that reflected the natural and cultural history of the… more >

North Rim Makes Contribution to Oregon Community Foundation to Benefit Deschutes River Basin

Brooks Resources Corporation announced today that it has made its first contribution of 2006 to The North Rim Deschutes River Fund at The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) to improve stream flow and water quality in the Deschutes River Basin. It has awarded a percentage of total North Rim home sale revenue for the year, equaling $52,500.00. Last year, the company donated more than half a million dollars to the fund. This money will be spent on improving the health of… more >