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The 2011 Minneapolis Home & Garden Show is aproaching fast. Save by getting your tickets ahead of time. To save $4, enter promo code:

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Make sure you visit us at: Booth 2946

See you at the show!

Home & Garden Show

Thanks for reading!

Barb

Posted in Company, Industry News, Uncategorized on February 18th, 2011 by Barb | | 0 Comments

Think Spring, Think Home & Garden…

If you live in Minnesota, like myself, you might be tired of all the snow and cold we’ve been having this winter. I know there are some die-hard winter lovers out there, but I’d have to say that most Minnesotan’s are looking ahead to spring, so…”Why not start thinking about the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show?” It is only a month away, and gives people something to look forward to. If you are planning some remodeling projects this spring, make sure you stop by the show to get some ideas. You will discover the latest trends and products for your home and will be able to talk with the experts in the field.

The Minneapolis Home & Garden Show runs March 2-6 , 2011 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Make sure you look for Paramount Granite Company, at Booth 2946. We will be happy to let you know about our products including: granite, Dupont Zodiaq, Casesarstone, Silestone, Hanstone, and Rinato, or answer any questions you may have. We can also provide a bid for you on the spot for any of your countertop needs.

Thanks for reading!

Barb

Posted in Business, Company, Granite on February 1st, 2011 by Barb | | 0 Comments

Happy New Year! 2011 Brings Promise of Hope…

It is good to be back after a nice, long holiday break between Christmas and New Years. Although I was a little under the weather during the holidays, my down time has given me renewed energy and hope for the new year.

Like many businesses in the remodeling and building industry, 2010 was definitely an improvement for PGC over 2009, and we are even more optimistic for 2011. In fact, “McGraw-Hill’s 2010 Construction Outlook, a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning, predicts an overall increase in U.S. construction in 2010. An increase of eight percent is predicted compared with a decline of two percent for 2010,” that according to the article, “McGraw Hill Construction Says 2011 To Be Better All Around,” found in the December 2010 issue of The Cutting Edge newsletter, an MIA publication.

We all have plenty to be thankful for, including builder confidence and a steady bounce back of the industry. At PGC, we are committed to you, the customer, and are looking forward to a busy year installing those beautiful granite countertops.

Happy New Year to all!

Thanks for reading!

Barb

Posted in Company, Granite on January 3rd, 2011 by Barb | | 0 Comments

Happy Holidays from Paramount Granite Company!

We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a…

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Special thanks to all of our customers for their continued business and support. We appreciate it. Special thanks also goes out to all of my blog followers. Looking forward to another year of passing along industry information, links, tips, opinions, and of course those favorite recipe’s.

A Blessed Merry Christmas to all!

Barb & the Team at PGC

Posted in Company on December 23rd, 2010 by Barb | | 0 Comments

2010 Coty Awards—Another Success

Fellow NARI members came together for the 14th Annual COTY Awards on Friday, November 19th to recognize the work of those remodelers that stand out in the field. The COTY Awards recognize remodelers & contractors, as well as associates in the NARI organization. The event was held at the McNamara Alumni Center on the University of Minnesota Campus.

Congratulations to the following companies who won this years awards:

Residential Kitchen $60,000 and Under—
Honorable Mention: Southface Crative Builders
Winner: W. B. Builders
Residential Kitchen $60,000 – $75,000—
Honorable Mention: James Barton Design-Build Inc.
Winner: Otogawa Anschel Design- Build, LLC
Residential Kitchen $75,001 – $90,000—
Honorable Mention: DiGiamcomo Homes & Rneovation, Inc.
Winner: Otogawa Anschel Design- Build, LLC
Residential Kitchen Over $120,000—
Honorable Mention: Corrigan Custome Homes., Inc.
Winner: Streeter & Associates, Inc.
Residential Kitchen Over $120,000—
Honorable Mention: mackmiller design +build
Winner: Streeter & Associates
Residential Bath $30,000 and Under—
Honorable Mention: Southface Create Builders
Winner: McDonald Remodeling, Inc.
Residential Bath $30,001 - $60,000—
Winner: Northrup Remodeling
Residential Bath Over $60,000—
Honorable Mention: Mantis Design & Build
Winner: Posch Builders, LLC
Residential Interior $150,000 and Under—
Honorable Mention: DiGiacomo Homes & Renovations, Inc.
Winner: Revolution Design Build
Residential Interior Over $150,000—
Honorable Mention: McDonald Remodeling
Winner: Jones Design Build
Residential Interior Specialty—
Honorable Mention: McDonald Remodeling
Winner: McDonald Remodeling, Inc.
Commerical Interior, Exterior or Specialty—
Winner: Stonehearth Custome Homes, Inc.
Residential Addition Under $200,000—
Honorable Mention: Brico construction
Winner: House Lift Remodeler
Residential Addition Over $200,000—
Honorable Mention: Vujovich Design Build
Winner: McDonald Remodeling
Residential Historical Renovation/Restoration—
Honorable Mention: W.B. Builders
Residential Exterior—
Honorable Mention: DiGiacomo Homes & Renovation, Inc.
Winner: Sylvestre Construction
Entire House $250,000 and Under—
Honorable Mention: Vujovih Deign Build
Winner: Nor-Son Inc.
Entire House Over $250,001—$500,000
Honorable Mention: Kuhl Design Build
Winner: Bluestem Construction
Entire House Over $500,000
Honorable Mention: Northrup Remodeling
Winner: Vujovich Design-Build
Sustainable Design
Honorable Mention:Brownsmith Restoration, LLC
Winner: Building Arts Sustainable Architecture + Construction
Universal Design—
Winner: Home Restoration Services, Inc.
Associate of the Year—
Honorable Mention: Marvin Windows & Dorrs
Winner: Brush Masters
Best Newcomer Award—
Winner: Bluestem Construction
Best of Show—
Winner: Streeter & Associatiates
Best of the Decade
Honorable Mention: Nor-Son, Inc.
Winner: vujovich Design-Build