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Santa On Every Corner
Charlotte, NC   December 20, 2007

Santa must be ahead of his toy-making schedule this year, as he has been seen this week on several corners of Ballanytne and SouthPark areas! Courtesy of Bissell Companies, the Santa helpers donated their time to wave to drivers as they make their way to work, school, and errands.

Barry Fabyan featured in The Charlotte Business Journal
Charlotte, NC  November 9, 2007

Bissell Companies' own Barry Fabyan, Vice President of Office Leasing Services, was asked to share his opinions regarding the commercial real estate industry for the Charlotte Business Journal's Commericial Real Estate Quarterly. Click here to see photos and read Barry's comments as they appeared in "In My Opinion"

New Buildings in Ballantyne Corporate Park Named
Charlotte, NC  November 8, 2007 - H.C. "Smoky" and Sara Bissell often commemorate important individuals and friends by naming buildings in their honor. This is also noticed when naming street names and parks in Ballantyne. The names of the four new buildings in the Corporate Park will be:
Irby Building (6-story)
Hayes Building (6-story)
Harris Building (10-story)
Boyle Building (10-story)

The Irby Building and the Hayes Building overlook the 12th green of the Golf Course at Ballantyne Resort.   These two six-story structures will add approximately 300,000 square feet of environmentally sustainable Class "A" office space to the Ballantyne Corporate Park upon their completion late spring/early summer 2008.  

The Harris Building and the Boyle Building are located on the 14th green of the Golf Course at Ballantyne Resort.  Upon their completion Fall 2008, these two ten story towers will add approximately 500,000 square feet of environmentally sustainable Class "A" office space to the Ballantyne Corporate Park and will offer panoramic views of the Ballantyne and surrounding area. 

Fabyan Speaks at Charlotte Chamber South Luncheon
Charlotte, NC   November 1, 2007 - Barry Fabyan, Vice President of Office Leasing Services at the Bissell Companies, spoke yesterday at the Charlotte Chamber South Luncheon held at Ballantyne Village Theater. Presenting an update on the growth of the Ballantyne/South Charlotte area since 1996, he elaborated on the expansion of the office space growth. As aerial photographs were shown of the area then and now, you could hear the audience’s amazement. Also on the panel was Robert Bruner, Ballantyne Village, discussing updates on where they are headed, as well as a representative from Crosland Retail Development, Gwen Glaeser, sharing a perspective of the retail side of Blakeney.

Chairman Speaks at Piedmont Club  

Charlotte, NC October 16, 2007

H.C. "Smoky" Bissell, Chairman of the Board at The Bissell Companies, spoke with the Piedmont Club of Charlotte on Tuesday at the Charlotte Country Club. Mr. Bissell presented a series of slides prefaced by the title, “Exit 61 on 485 – A Part of Charlotte You Don't Know: I485 at Exit 61." The audience of approximately 70 gentlemen enjoyed lunch as they viewed slides featuring past and present photographs of the Ballantyne area. Upon leaving the luncheon, Mr. Bissell gifted to each club member a copy of his book, Ballantyne Corporate Park 1996-2006.

For information on purchasing a copy of the book, please call the Gift Shop at Ballantyne Resort Hotel, 704-248-4000.

Name change for EBC Office & Conference Center
Charlotte, NC  October 1, 2007 - Amanda Schuss, General Manager, announced the change saying "I am delighted to share some exciting news regarding our executive suites business.  Effective October 1, 2007, we will formally change our name from EBC Office & Conference Center to Ballantyne Business Center.  The ownership of Ballantyne Business Center is not changing nor are any members of our team.  Why the name change then?  We felt it was important to focus our energy on serving our customers in the Ballantyne market." Ballantyne Business Center is located in the Hixon Building in Ballantyne Corporate Park at 13850 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 500.

Zumbathon presented by Morrison Family YMCA held in Ballantyne Corporate Park
Charlotte, NC  September 28, 2007

Do you Zumba?  A group of over 100 people did, in the parking lot of the Brixham Green One building in Ballantyne Corporate Park, on Friday, September 28, 2007!  Amy Schaaf, Laurie Pace and Julianne Guzik with the Morrison Family YMCA organized the first ever “Zumbathon” to take place in Ballantyne Corporate Park.  For two hours, instructors Koh Herlong, Patricia Caro, Lori Connolly and Laura Trumbull alternately led the group in a wonderfully fun and exhilarating workout.  Zumba, according to the YMCA’s website, “combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be fun and easy to do. Great for the body and the mind. It is a ‘feel-happy’ workout.”  The Morrison YMCA is hoping to plan more events like this in the Corporate Park in the coming months.

Presbyterian Medical Plaza in Ballantyne Corporate Park holds ribbon cutting ceremony
Charlotte, NC  July 24, 2007

Presbyterian Healthcare held a ribbon cutting ceremony to formally mark the opening of their new Presbyterian Medical Plaza located in Ballantyne Medical Park.  The 49,000 square foot facility will house eight services, including a surgery center, sleep center and women's services, some of which are currently open and operating.  According to Roland Bibeau, Administrator for Presbyterian Medical Plaza, they expect to be 89 percent operational in two weeks.  Among the speakers at the ceremony was H.C. "Smoky" Bissell, Chairman of the Bissell Companies, who thanked Presbyterian for their "faith in Ballantyne."  Mr. Bissell said that the addition of Presbyterian Medical Plaza helped to make the 250,000 square foot Ballantyne Medical Park one of the largest concentrations of medical services not adjacent to a hospital.  Of the 250,000 square feet, less than 10 percent remains unoccupied.

Movies in the Park
Charlotte, NC  June 26, 2007

One Friday evening a month during May, June, July and August, Crosspoint Church presents "Movies in the Park". Families, friends and neighbors gather outdoors near the Brixham Tent in Ballantyne Corporate Park to enjoy face painting for the kids, free popcorn, bottled water and a "family friendly" movie which begins playing at dark. Food that can be purchased from a local restaurant is also available. Bring chairs or blankets and settle in for an evening of family fun under the stars. July 27 and August 17 are the next two dates scheduled. For more information, you can visit Crosspoint's website at www.crosspoint521.org.

Ballantyne Corporate Park Goes East, Goes Green.
Charlotte, NC  June 21, 2007 - In April 2007, editor and publisher of Ballantyne Magazine, Scott Martin, had a discussion about the new projects in Ballantyne Corporate Park with Howard Bissell, III, Barry Fabyan and Charley Leavitt of the Bissell Companies.  The article appeared in the Summer 2007 edition of Ballantyne Magazine.  (read the entire article)

H.C. “Smoky” Bissell names new CEO of The Bissell Companies, Inc.
Charlotte, NC  June 12, 2007 - The Bissell Companies, Inc. announced that it has named Edward “Ned” L. Curran as its Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2007. Mr. Curran has been associated with The Bissell Companies for over fifteen years and is currently serving as President and Chief Operating Officer. (read more)

YMCA 3rd Annual 5K Race and Fun Run
Charlotte, NC  May 12, 2007

Ballantyne Corporate Park hosted the 3rd Annual YMCA 5K Race and Fun Run on Saturday, May 12, 2007.  The proceeds of more than $13,000 from this year’s race go towards the 2007 annual YMCA fundraising program, Community Outreach.  More than 400 people, including many Bissell Companies employees, participated in the race to support this worthy campaign which helps to fund programs that benefit children and families living in under-resourced communities in the area.  Programs such as Child Development, Starfish Academy Child Literacy Training, Adult Literacy, GED, Computer and Life Skills training name just a few of the programs in place to help further the Morrison and Ballantyne Village YMCA motto to “Build Strong Kids, Strong Families and Strong Communities”.

Bissell Companies Announces Promotions
Charlotte, NC, March 13, 2007 – The Bissell Companies recently announced several employee promotions.  Dee Bell has been promoted to Vice President and Controller; Dan Bissell has been appointed Vice President Marketing and Graphics Services; Howard Bissell has been named Senior Vice President and Director-Office Leasing Services; Barry Fabyan has been appointed Vice President-Office Leasing Services and Lars Wilson has been appointed Senior Vice President-Finance/Tax.

Ballantyne Corporate Park Announces New Buildings
Charlotte, NC, March 13, 2007 – Bissell Development is pleased to announce construction of
four new office buildings in Ballantyne Corporate Park. Completion of all four buildings will occur in
2008. When completed, the four buildings will bring the total office development in the area to just
under 3.2 million square feet...(read more)

Ballantyne Corporate Park Announces New Buildings
Charlotte, NC, May 22, 2006 – Bissell Development is pleased to announce construction of its latest office building in Ballantyne Corporate Park.  Set for completion in December 2006 the Class A Crawford Building will have five (5) stories,...(read more)

Ballantyne Corporate Park Announces New Buildings
Charlotte, NC, December 14, 2005 – Bissell Development is pleased to announce construction of its latest office buildings in Ballantyne Corporate Park .  Set for completion in Fall 2006, the Betsill and Sherill Buildings will be Class A office buildings ...(read more)

Ballantyne Corporate Park Announces New Building
Charlotte, NC, June 25, 2004 – Bissell Development is pleased to announce construction of its latest office building in Ballantyne Corporate Park.  When completed in December 2004, the Gibson Building will be the fourteenth (14th) multi-tenant, speculative, Class A office building ...(read more)

Ballantyne Corporate Park Announces New Building
Charlotte, NC, March 25, 2004 – Bissell Development is pleased to announce construction of its latest office building in Ballantyne Corporate Park.  Erection of the building’s steel began this week.  When completed in October 2004, the Hixon Building will be the thirteenth (13th) multi-tenant, speculative, Class A office...(read more)

Ballantyne Corporate Park Announces New Building
Charlotte, NC, August 21, 2003 – Bissell Development is pleased to announce its latest groundbreaking in Ballantyne Corporate Park.  When completed in the first quarter of 2004, the Simmons Building will be the twelfth (12th) multi-tenant, speculative...(read more)