Hallelujah! There’s Good News On The Forefront!
At last…There’s finally good news on the front page of the paper!
After months and months of bad news, todays headline on the front page of USA Today reads, “Despite Everything…More Americans See Sunny Skies Ahead.” It has sure has been a long time coming, but thank God, the media is finally opting to promote some good news about the economy.
According to the article, “Over the past two months, expectations for the future have brightened significantly amid rising optimism about a stock market rebound and economic turnaround. Also—Now 36% of those surveyed in the Gallup-Healthways well-being poll say the economy is getting better. That’s not exactly head-over-heels exuberance, but it is double the number who felt that way at the beginning of the year and a notable spike in the nation’s frame of mind.”
Here at PGC, we’ve also noticed a change in attitude with some consumers. Numbers are slowly beginning to climb, and we are quite optimistic about the future.
Let’s all keep a positive attitude, as we look ahead for more sunny skies, and let’s hope the media does as well!
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Company, Industry News, Uncategorized on June 23rd, 2009 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Stone News Channel Features Genuine Stone Industry Information
If you are looking for more information in regards to genuine stone, make sure you check out the Stone News Channel, a production by the MIA. The stone news channel provides news about the genuine stone industry across America, and around the world.
The Spring 2009 episode features information on the protocols for testing granite slabs for radiation, developed after last years scare and hoax. It also has the latest information on the new Home Approved stone check off program, a national stone safety testing program, information on the in-home program developed for home owners, as well as information on how MIA members are weathering the economic storm.
The program contains some valueable information, so hope you will take some time to check it out.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Granite, Industry News on June 18th, 2009 by Barb | | 0 Comments
MIA features PGC Work!!
In the Spring/Summer 2009 issue of the Marble Institute of America’s (MIA) StoneDimension Magazine, PGC’s work is featured on pages 10 & 18. A few months ago, the MIA contacted us to send some photos of projects that we fabricated and installed. In turn, we asked our contractors to provide some photos of projects that we had installed for them. We had a great response and we were very happy to open the magazine and find two of Bremen Builders projects featured.
Please check out the above links to see the awesome projects. Check out more projects on our photo gallery that we have fabricated and installed.
If you are interested in having some of your projects featured on our website, in our showroom, or possibly in the StoneDimensions Magazine please contact me.
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Angie
Posted in Business, Company, Granite, Industry News on May 28th, 2009 by Angie | | 0 Comments
Granite Countertops: Hard To Describe, Easy To Love!
With hundreds of colors available today for granite countertops, the selection process may feel a bit over whelming for some customers. At PGC, when customers visit our showroom to make their color selections, we do our best to help narrow the search by asking a variety of questions.
One question we ask is, “Do you have a color in mind?” Another question we ask is, “What type of look do you like?” With so many colors available, each with their own unique look, it is sometimes funny the descriptions we hear such as…
- “I like the salt & pepper look.”
- “I like the granite’s that have ‘chunks.’”
- “I like the “marbley” look.”
- “I like ‘the flow’ of that granite.”
- “I don’t like the those ’spots’.”
- “I love ‘those spots!’”
- “I like the granite’s with veining.”
- “I like consistency.”
- “I don’t want a granite that looks consistent. I like that natural look.”
- “I like the wild ones.”
No matter how you describe granite, it is easy to fall in love with its time-less beauty, and durability. If you need help with your color selections, please feel free to give us a call, or stop by our showroom. We’re always glad to help.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Granite, Industry News on May 14th, 2009 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Light At The End Of The Tunnel…
Today I came across an article from the publisher of Surface & Panel magazine titled, “Better Times Ahead,” that I found quite refreshing and worthy of passing along. According to the article, “June 30th is the official bottom of the housing market! From that point forward the housing industry will begin climbing, slowly at first, but accelerating in the last half of 2009 and through 2010.”
Builder confidence is on the rise, and according to the latest index from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), March was up five percentage points, which is the highest it has been since October 2008. First time home buyers are eligible to receive an $8000 tax credit, and interests rates are extremely afforable, so if you’ve been on the fence about buying, it is time to act.
While the stock market generally predicts economic conditions, and has in fact risen 25% from its low, we also need the housing and remodeling market to improve to get the economy rolling again. Thankfully, there are finally signs that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Business, Industry News on May 12th, 2009 by Barb | | 2 Comments
