Huotari Named Commercial Manager

Bryce Huotari has been named Manager of Coldwell Banker Commercial First Realty. As of January 2012, Bryce will fulfill managerial duties as head of the six-member commercial department, as well as continue to sell and lease commercial real estate.

In 2001, Bryce joined Coldwell Banker Commercial as a sales professional. Bryce has been involved in site selection for national chains, local businesses, and entrepreneurs throughout the region. He is a licensed real estate agent in North Dakota and Minnesota. Bryce attained his CCIM designation in Vancouver, B.C. and is a member of the Fargo-Moorhead Association of Realtors, Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce, Young Professional Network, and Commercial Exchange Group (COMEX).

The Coldwell Banker First Realty commercial division boasts six seasoned professionals with over 115 years of combined experience. They are actively involved in many real estate and community organizations in Fargo-Moorhead and on a national level. These activities allow Coldwell Banker Commercial First Realty to have a pulse on the market and future trends.

 

FMAAR Raise over $26,000 for The Salvation Army

Here is a great press release from the Salvation Army about the success of our Realtor Ring day!

FARGO, ND – December 12, 2011 –The Salvation Army announced today that this past Friday’s ”Realtor® Ring” day raised $26,145 for The Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign here in Fargo. Realtors® staffed 33 of The Army’s 34 red kettles located throughout the Fargo-Moorhead community.    An additional $4,000 is expected in matching gifts by the end of the campaign bringing the total financial contribution from the Realtors® to over $30,000.

“We’re so grateful to the Realtors® for coming together to support our ministry by ‘ringing the bells’. For the ND Realtors® Association to undertake this statewide event by providing all of the volunteers for the day was a totally amazing event,” said Captain Bill Mealy of The Salvation Army. “The Realtors® help individuals and families with their housing purchases on a regular basis.  For them to take time out of their business day to help raise funds for The Salvation Army was so appreciated.”

”Realtor® Ring” day was initiated by the ND Assn of Realtors® in 2010 when their membership rang every bell in North Dakota.  This year 10 additional states joined the effort so the Realtor®bells were ringing from  Rhode Island to Hawaii and a number of states in between.

Last week the Realtors® challenged the Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters to see which group could garner the most support for The Salvation Army in their day at the kettles.  The Realtors® currently are the front runners with Fire up the Kettles Day coming up on Dec 15^th.  The number the Fire Fighters are aiming to break is $26,145.

The Salvation Army has attained nearly 45 percent of its $810,000 goal for its 2011 campaign, which continues through December 24. With just over $445,000 left to be raised in 11 days The Salvation Army reminds everyone that no gift is too small and all of the funds raised stay local! Contributions can be deposited at any of the kettle sites or mailed to PO Box 1979, Fargo, ND  58107.

There is also a continued need for volunteers to help staff the 34 kettles located across Fargo Moorhead between now and December 24.  If you have 2 ½ hours you’d like to invest in helping please call 701-356-2688.  Staff is available and looking forward to visiting with you about this opportunity!
                               

About The Salvation Army
Motivated by the love of God, as a leader in Christian faith-based human services, The Salvation Army is committed to serve the whole person, body, soul and spirit with integrity and respect, using creative solutions to positively transform lives. The Salvation Army has served in Cass and ClayCounties for 114 years. The Army’s spiritual and social services affect the lives of thousands of people in our communities each year. This holiday season alone, more than 1,800 families will be served.

Thank You for Living United

We have concluded our 2011 United Way Campaign at Coldwell Banker, and we had a very successful week! Thank you to everyone for contributing to and participating in our weeklong events.

We surpassed our goal of $7,500 by $2,000 raising over $9,500! Contributions came from lunches, popcorn sales, raffles and a silent auction for a VIP parking spot. We are proud to support the United Way and continue to Live United!

United Way Campaign Update

Our 2011 Coldwell Banker First Realty United Way campaign is in full swing, and we are off to a great start! We have had some delicious “events” to help us raise money this week, including in-flight lunches and movies, raffle drawings, and a silent auction.

So far we are at 79% of our goal with $5,930 raised. Keep up the good work!

CBC Kicks Off 2011 United Way Campaign

Coldwell Banker Commercial First Realty kicked off the 2011 United Way Campaign today.

With “Never Fly Solo” themed events throughout the week, we will be raising money to donate to the United Way. Last year we raised over $7,000, and this year our goal is $7,500.  Let’s get flying!

Invest In Your Valley

Watch Coldwell Banker Commercial First Realty’s Invest in Your Valley commercial here.

Register for Golf For Kids’ Sake

Coldwell Banker Commercial First Realty is excited to announce its Fourth Annual Golf For Kids’ Sake, a fundraising effort benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Village Family Service Center.  A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed to a successful event in 2010, resulting in over $7,000 raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Village Family Service Center in Fargo-Moorhead. 

June 14, 2011 at the Meadows Golf Course, Moorhead.

There is still space available to register a team, become a sponsor or donate a door prize!

*Hole Sponsor – $150 – Company logo on sign at tee box & recognition in promotional materials.

*Club Sponsor – $1,000 – Ad displayed in event program, logo in promotional materials, 4 person team at event.

*4 Person Golf Team – $350

To register contact nyoung@fmrealestate.com.

Save the Date – 4th Annual Golf For Kids’ Sake

Coldwell Banker Goes Red For Women

Coldwell Banker First Realty employees wore red Friday in support of Go Red For Women, the American Heart Disease program aimed to fight heart disease in women.

The program aims to raise awareness and education of women and heart disease. Their mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

For more information on Go Red For Women check out goredforwomen.org.

Nicole Young Named One of 35 Under 35

Nicole Young, Commercial Marketing & Administrative Coordinator with Coldwell Banker First Realty, has been named to the 2010 class of the 35 Under 35 program. 

The women’s leadership program’s purpose is to mobilize the caring power of women, energize and inspire women to make a difference and deepen leadership opportunities in the Cass-Clay community for young women. The program was developed by the United Way of Cass Clay, the Women’s Fund of the FM Area Foundation, and the YWCA Cass Clay.