Industry news for the week of August 23, 2010
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HIRING/PROMOTIONS
HOK has named Susan Grossinger head of HOK Product Design, its new, stand-alone business unit. Grossinger was previously director of interiors for HOK Los Angeles.
The Perkins & Marie Callender's family restaurant group has promoted Cheryl Ahlbrandt to executive vice president of marketing and research and development and Toni Quist to senior vice president of human resources and training.
Buric hired Erin Collins as an architectural designer.
USAI has hired Ann Schiffers as vice president of specification sales and Louise Gardner as western regional sales manager.
OPENINGS/RENOVATIONS/BRAND NEWS
Marriott International will unveil its “great room” lobby concept at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center hotel on Sept. 15.
Best Western has opened its sixth Atrea hotel, in Woodway, Texas. The Atrea design is an upper midscale prototype designed to appeal to business travelers.
Morton's Restaurant Group has announced plans to open a Morton's Steakhouse in Dallas.
Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar said it will open locations in Houston, Naples, Fla., and Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico, by the end of the year.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
The Green Building Certification Institute announced that it has awarded the LEED Green Associate credential to more than 10,000 individuals.
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