Read all about it at D Real Estate Daily.

Our client, the Holiday Inn Dallas Central-Park Cities (owned by CRE investors, TriGate Capital), was featured in BisNow’s DFW Real Estate e-zine about the CRE impact the Bush Presidential Library is having on nearby real estate. Being the single closest hotel to the Bush Library, the effects are being felt immediately.

Read more at Bush Library: TMZ Meets CRE – Real Estate Bisnow DFW.

National staffing services firm, Snelling joins forces with Vets4Work in efforts to help returning military veterans find jobs

Snelling Staffing Services

DALLAS, April 22, 2013 – National workforce management firm Snelling has joined forces with Vets4Work, a Dallas-based veteran recruiting firm, to help returning military members find gainful career opportunities as they re-enter the civilian workforce.

“Snelling’s excellence in job placement paired with Vets4Work’s extensive network of returning Iraq and Afghanistan military veterans will help place thousands of members of the armed forces,” said David Allen, president and CEO of Snelling.

Through Snelling’s nationwide network of 121 offices, Vets4Work will now be able to help military veterans in 42 states secure work in various industries and job levels.

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About Snelling:

Snelling is a full-service, WBENC-certified workforce management and job placement firm serving temporary, temp-to-hire, contract and direct-hire employment needs. Since opening its first office in 1951 in Pennsylvania, Snelling has grown to 121 office locations throughout the United States and annual revenue of $320 million. Snelling is committed to helping businesses, candidates and communities prosper by creating successful employment connections. For more information, visit www.snelling.com.

About Vets4Work:

Vets4Work was founded for the purpose of placing military veterans in quality career opportunities in companies across the U.S. Vets4Work military veteran job candidates have been carefully screened and prepared for transition into the corporate workplace. The company seeks to pair veterans with career opportunities in working environments that embrace and support those who have served our country. The Vets4Work leadership team is comprised of top military leaders and staffing/recruiting and executive search experts all dedicated to the mission of putting thousands of excellent military veteran candidates to work.

Vets4Work is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with offices in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida and Savannah, Georgia. For more information, visit www.vets4work.com

Media Contact: Cooper Smith Koch, PR for Snelling
cooper@coopersmithagency.com, (214) 329-9191

Cooper Smith Koch, principal at Dallas public relations firm Cooper Smith Agency, lectured on best social media and public relation practices for nonprofits

DALLAS, April 18, 2013 – At the second annual Community Training Institute (CTI), Cooper Smith Koch, principal of Dallas-based public relations firm Cooper Smith Agency, led two workshops focusing on how to utilize social media and public relation in nonprofit organizations. Cooper Smith Koch’s lecture was attended by senior and mid-level leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth nonprofits, board members, civic-minded corporate executives, foundation members, volunteers and college students.

CTI is an educational seminar aimed to educate attendees on nonprofit leadership in the Dallas-Fort Worth community. The half day seminar and workshop series is sponsored by the Women’s Council of Dallas, a voluntary, nonprofit organization composed of diverse members.

Cooper Smith Koch founded the public relations, social media and product placement agency in 2002, providing full-service communication services to businesses of all sizes. In 2011, Cooper was recognized as a Dallas Business Journal’s “Top 40 under Forty” honoree. For more information about Cooper Smith Agency, visit www.coopersmithagency.com

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Mayor Rawlings & other dignitaries will be on hand to celebrate the start of construction for mixed-use development; Sylvan | Thirty expected to serve as catalyst project for area rejuvenation

What:              Sylvan | Thirty Groundbreaking

When/             Wednesday, March 20, 2013 @ 10:30 a.m.

Where:           Sylvan | Thirty construction site

1800 block of Sylvan Avenue, Dallas

Immediately north of I-30, caddy-corner to The Belmont Hotel

Details:           Mayor Rawlings, several City Council members, presidents of West Dallas & Oak Cliff Chambers of Commerce and other local dignitaries on hand to celebrate the start of construction for Sylvan | Thirty.

Mayor Rawlings has called Sylvan | Thirty a “catalyst” for future development in West Dallas.

Sylvan | Thirty is a $50-million mixed-use development that will bring a much-needed organic grocer to the area, along with restaurants, local retailers, a bank, a coffee shop, a butcher and artisan bakery. Sylvan | Thirty is expected to serve as a hub for the West Dallas and North Oak Cliff communities.

Statistics:

• $50-million mixed-use development on 6.34 acres in West Dallas/North Oak Cliff
• 49,134 square feet of commercial space (retail & restaurants)
• 201 lofts and studio apartments, many with views of downtown and the new Calatrava-designed Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge
• Development partners: Oaxaca Interests & Wood Partners, both Dallas-based.
• General Contractor: Spring Valley Construction, also Dallas-based.
• Announced tenants include Cox Farms Market (farm-fresh/organic grocer), Matador Meat & Wine, Teiichi Sakurai’s fish market, Pearl Cup Coffee, Sync Yoga and a restaurant incubator.

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More details at iheartsylvanthirty.com

DALLAS, March 18, 2013 – Uptown Players presents the world premiere of Re-Designing Women, a new play by Jamie Morris, creator of The Facts Of Life: The Lost Episode, Mommie Queerest, and Silence of the Clams. This unauthorized parody of the popular 1980’s sitcom runs April 5 through May 19, 2013 at the Rose Room Theater inside S4 Night Club on Cedar Springs.

Plagued by the faltering economy, Atlanta-based Sugarbaker Design Firm is on the brink of collapse when Suzanne, the vapid ex-beauty queen, has an outrageous idea to save the family business by pitching a reality show to Bravo TV. Soon camera crews are following the zany day-to-day antics of the four Southern Belles, their ex-con delivery man Anthony, and their daffy family friend Bernice. The producers get more than they bargain for and plenty of zany footage of Julia’s infamous, highly-charged tirades and long, long over-the-top monologues; Mary Jo’s tell-all testimonials after a few cocktails; and Charlene’s down-home, hillbilly there’s-got-to-be-point-to-this-story stories.

The cast includes Mikey Abrams, Kevin Moore, Michael Moore, Jamie Morris, Chad Peterson, Darius Anthony Robinson and Ashton Shawver. The production is directed by Andi Allen.

The production runs April 5 – May 19, 2013, with shows at 8 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (no performances on April 7, 14, 20, 28 and May 18). The performance on Friday, May 3 begins at 7:30 p.m. Performances take place at the Rose Room Theater inside the S4 Night Club, 3911 Cedar Springs Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.uptownplayers.org or by phone at (214) 219-2718. All patrons must be 21 years or older and have proof of identification.

About Uptown Players:

Now in its twelfth season, Uptown Players has gathered a dedicated following with an annual audience base of over 15,000 patrons, including almost 900 season subscribers. The response from the community and critics has been remarkable, including over 25 Leon Rabin Awards from the Dallas Theatre League, hundreds of “The Column” Awards and 20 Theatre Critics Forum Awards in its first 11 seasons. In recent years, its productions of Next To Normal and The Producers have made “Top Ten” lists in The Dallas Morning News, the Dallas Voice, TheaterJones, and The Column online. Uptown Players has also been named the Best Theatre Company by the Dallas Voice Readers Awards, and the Dallas Observer, and has appeared on the WFAA-A list and Best of Big D – D Magazine. Uptown Players has been featured on Good Morning Texas and Daybreak on WFAA. Uptown Players is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, presenting plays and musicals that challenge audiences artistically, build cultural bridges, and strive to create greater positive public awareness and acceptance through the performing arts. There is no other theater group with this unique mission in the Dallas area.

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Best selling author & food addiction expert brings her insights to The Huffington Post readers

March 11, 2013-  Bestselling author and food addictions expert, Tennie McCarty, has joined The Huffington Post as one of its Healthy Living bloggers on eating disorders and food addiction. Tennie’s blog entries will focus largely on anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive overeating, emotional eating and other food-related addictions. The Huffington Post is one of the top news and commentary websites in the United States.

“I am so grateful that The Huffington Post has given me the chance to spread awareness about eating disorders, food addiction and compulsive overeating,” Tennie McCarty said. “From struggling with my own bulimia and food addiction, I know firsthand the obstacles people dealing with these issues face, and I am excited to share my knowledge with The Huffington Post’s readers.”

Tennie McCarty is one of the foremost experts in treating addiction to behaviors and substances, especially food, as well as the bestselling author of “Shades of Hope: How to Treat Your Addiction to Food” (now in paperback). A certified addictions specialist and licensed counselor in chemical dependency, Tennie and her insights on food addiction and eating disorders have been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network’s “Addicted to Food,” ABC’s “Nightline 20/20,” “The Dr. Oz Show,” “The Joy Behar Show,”  NBC’s “Today Show,” Style Network’s “Ruby,” A&E’s “Intervention” and others. Nearly 25 years ago, she co-founded Shades of Hope Treatment Center in Buffalo Gap, Texas.

Founded by Arianna Huffington, The Huffington Post is a news website, content aggregator and blog. The site covers politics, business, entertainment, environment, technology, popular media, lifestyle, culture, comedy, healthy living, women’s interests and local news.

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Visit Tennie’s site atwww.TennieMcCarty.com and follow her on Twitter:@TennieMcCarty.

Media Contact: Jenny Hancock
jenny@coopersmithagency.com, (214) 329-9191

New Marietta location geared to better serve employers and candidates in Cobb and Cherokee Counties

Marietta, Ga., March 5, 2012 – To accommodate the increased hiring demands of its clients as Metro Atlanta continues to grow and its business community thrives, staffing services firm Snelling has expanded with the opening of a new office in Marietta. The new office, at 965 Piedmont Road, Suite 120, is Snelling’s 6th location in Metro Atlanta, all of which are woman-owned and operated.

“There are a lot of great job opportunities in northern Cobb County, as well as in Cherokee County. This expansion helps us maintain strong work relations with our existing clients and attract new candidates and employers,” said Larkin Dailey, owner of two Snelling franchises in the Atlanta area, including the Marietta and Galleria-area locations. “The new location also allows us to be better accessible to the candidate pool.”

Dailey’s franchise locations (www.snellingATL.com) focus on administrative, clerical, accounting, human resources and marketing positions, as well as call center staffing, and have been in the Atlanta market for 10 years. Her original office was originally located in Marietta before moving to the Galleria area.

Many clients turn to the national staffing services firm for its thorough candidate screening, including immigration, criminal and other public records background checks and behavioral screenings.

About Snelling:

Snelling is a full-service, WBENC-certified talent management and job placement firm serving temporary, temp-to-hire, contract and direct-hire staffing needs. Since opening its first office in 1951 in Pennsylvania, Snelling has grown to 121 office locations throughout the United States and annual revenue of $320 million. Snelling is committed to helping businesses, candidates and communities prosper by creating successful employment connections. For more information, visit www.snelling.com.

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Media Contacts:
Larkin Dailey, Snelling Atlanta Galleria & Marietta
larkin.dailey@snellingATL.com, (770) 953-6003

Cooper Smith Koch, Snelling Corporate PR
cooper@coopersmithagency.com, (214) 329-4477

Our long-time client, staffing industry heavyweight Snelling, was featured in a Monster.com article about how healthcare reform will affect hiring in the medical industry in 2013. Snelling’s director of medical staffing, Gerrit Salinas, was quoted heavily throughout the article.

Read the full text here: Healthcare Reform Slated to Drive 2013 Hiring | Monster.com.

Cooper Smith Agency to ramp up and manage the multifamily construction firm’s social media outreach, email newsletters, blogging and website design

DALLAS, February 15, 2013- KWA Construction, an Addison, Texas-based general contracting firm specializing in multifamily construction projects, has hired Cooper Smith Agency to lead and manage its social media, email newsletters, blogging, website design and other digital outreach initiatives.

Founded in 2004, KWA Construction builds mid-rise, multifamily residential developments across the state of Texas. High-profile projects include condominiums, apartments, senior living and student housing in Dallas, Houston and Austin.

The Dallas public relations, social media and product placement firm will begin with a redesign of KWA Construction’s website to allow for more social media integration and blogging. Additionally, Cooper Smith Agency will develop an email newsletter program for the construction firm and will manage and monitor day-to-day social media activity for the company.

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Media Contact: Jenny Hancock
jenny@coopersmithagency.com, (214) 329-9191