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NARI Atlanta Presents Second Annual Metro Atlanta Tour of Remodeled Homes
October Tour Will Benefit the ALS Division of the Muscular Dystrophy Association
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For Immediate Release Contact: Julie Herron Carson
Aug. 8, 2011 404/285-3434, jhcarson@bellsouth.net
ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Chapter of NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry, www.nariatlanta.org) will present the Second Annual Tour of Remodeled Homes, Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 1-2, 2011. Homes throughout metro Atlanta that have been remodeled by NARI member organizations will be open to the public from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. Metro Mechanical, Inc. of Conyers, Ga., which provides heating and cooling systems for homes and commercial buildings, and Home Depot will present the Tour, and proceeds will be donated to the ALS Division of MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) www.als-mda.org. Stacey Elgin, FOX 5’s Road Warrior Reporter, will serve as the tour’s honorary chair.
“We are delighted to have Metro Mechanical and Home Depot serve as Presenting Sponsors of the NARI Atlanta Tour of Remodeled Homes, and welcome the ALS Division of MDA as our non-profit partner,” said Lou Alvarado, president of Handy Husband and president of NARI Atlanta. “With their support, we will again be able to showcase the variety of professional remodeling work done by NARI members, including kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor living spaces, whole home renovations, green improvements, universal design and much more. This year we have expanded the tour to encompass two days, so we can showcase a number of remodeled homes in neighborhoods throughout the metro area.”
Tour tickets will be available for purchase at http://atlantaremodelingtour.com or at the 2011 Fall Atlanta Home Show, Sept. 23-25, 2011 at the Cobb Galleria Centre (www.AtlantaHomeShow.com). Attendees may visit the homes in any order, and will be able to download a map from the NARI website. In addition to the Presenting Sponsors, the Tour is sponsored by Atlanta Home Improvement magazine, Oldcastle Surfaces, Inc. and the Atlanta Home Show, and will be held rain or shine.
About the ALS Division of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
MDA is the world leader among voluntary agencies fighting ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease), offering the most comprehensive range of services. People with ALS receive care at 215 MDA-supported ALS clinical centers across the country. MDA also leads the search for a treatment or cure for ALS through its aggressive, worldwide research program. www.als-mda.org.
About NARI Atlanta
NARI Atlanta is a non-profit association committed exclusively to the service of the professional remodeling industry. Members include remodeling contractors, product manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, trade and consumer publications, utilities and lending institutions. All members adhere to a professional code of ethics and have the opportunity to participate in educational programs, networking events and marketing opportunities. The Atlanta Chapter is one of the most active of NARI’s 58 chapters nationwide. The national headquarters is located in Des Plaines, Illinois. www.nari.org
