Central Oregon Builders Association Names Brooks Resources Corporation as 2010 Developer of the Year

Jan. 25, 2011 - PRLog -- Bend, OR, January 25, 2011 -- The Central Oregon Builders’ Association (COBA) honored Brooks Resources Corporation, a Bend, Oregon real estate company, as “2010 Developer of the Year” at its annual Awards of Excellence gala yesterday. The award was based on several criteria, including commitment to excellence, being a leader in sustainable development, and for involvement with COBA and the industry in general.

“We appreciate COBA’s support and recognition of our development efforts in our community,” said Romy Mortensen, vice president of sales and marketing for Brooks Resources. “It is important to us to continue to maintain our development standards of excellence despite the recent economic challenges.  We thank COBA and the community for their on-going support and vote of confidence.”

Along with the development of premier neighborhoods that meet the needs of a diverse population, Brooks Resources Corporation takes special care to conserve natural surroundings around home sites and encourage positive, sustainable community growth. As a development partner in communities like NorthWest Crossing, the company’s commitment to green practices has been honored with recognition from the Urban Land Institute, the National Association of Home Builders, the National Commercial Builders Council, and several national publications.

The COBA award annually is presented to the developer that has distinguished itself in three categories: Association and Membership Activities, Industry Accomplishment and Civic Activities.  COBA is a non-profit trade association consisting of builders, subcontractors, material suppliers, lending institutions, utilities and many others whose primary interests are the promotion, protection and improvement of the building industry.

About Brooks Resources Corporation
Brooks Resources Corporation, based in Bend, Oregon, is a real estate development company that delivers quality real estate products and services in Central Oregon. With roots in the original 1916 Brooks-Scanlon lumber company that sparked a boom in Bend’s growth for the next half century, Brooks Resources is one of the oldest and most respected developers in the area. Offering a diverse choice of premier neighborhoods in Central Oregon, Brooks Resources Corporation is committed to the preservation of natural environment around home sites, positive growth of communities and an active relationship with the communities of Central Oregon.

Its current developments include North Rim on Awbrey Butte, Awbrey Park, Century Washington Center, IronHorse in Prineville, Yarrow in Madras and NorthWest Crossing (a joint venture with Tennant Family Limited Partnership). In addition it operates Mount Bachelor Village Resort, Botanical Developments and Brooks Resources Realty. For more information, visit www.brooksresources.com.

Contact:
Marie Melsheimer
Campbell Consulting
Bend, OR
541-815-3951
marie@campbellconsulting.com
http://www.brooksresources.com