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As we reflect on 2011, we cannot help but to feel an immense sense of gratitude for all that has happened to us this past year. We feel incredibly blessed for our clients, partners, community and team. We know the key to success lies in our ability to be thankful for the past while looking head to the possibilities of our future.
The key to our success in 2011 was led by our dedicated employee base. In 2012, we aim to foster an even healthier workplace focused on …
Helping the earth in Cambridge just got easier.
We have some very exciting news about Cambridge, MA! Cambridge is rolling out Single Stream Recycling this month, which means recycling has gotten much simpler and more streamlined. The days of separating paper, plastic, glass, cardboard and metal is over. Dump everything into a single bin and let the new recycling trucks work their magic.
Our temporary furnished apartment residents at Third Square Apartments and The Watermark understand the importance …
Below, Kaitlyn reflects on her experience as an intern at Compass.
Kaitlyn has been an integral part of driving home many company initiatives this summer regarding data integrity with Salesforce and enhancing our Company Website. Luckily, she will extend her internship part time into Fall, but check out a reflection from Kaitlyn on her summer experience below!
As my summer internship comes to a close, I am able to reflect upon my experience at Compass and see the impact the past twelve weeks have made on me. I am very …
With the start of a new school year comes the challenge of incorporating your eco-friendly lifestyle into your child’s school day. But with the strategies outlined here and some creativity, school lunch for your children will be an educational and healthy experience!
Packing a brown bag lunch for your child will not only will give them healthier options, but also provide you with the opportunity to teach them that doing their part for the earth is simple and fun!
Here are 7 Simple Guiding You Green Tips to Packing a Healthy, Green Lunch (Courtesy of Planetgreen.com)
Bag …
What is your take on Electric Bikes?
Outside Magazine recently wrote an article on the growing trend of electric bikes as a complete transportation solution. As a true alternative for commuting, bicycles have always been for the more adventurous at heart, or serious earth-loving hippies. But in recent years, especially with rising gas prices and infrastructure improvements on making cities bike-friendly, we are seeing a boost in the number of urban dwellers who choose to bike more and drive less.
The newest models …
Get acquainted with bike laws and best practices through participating in a bike tour!
With Boston’s Bike Share Program in full swing, and NYC’s Bike Share program on the way, bike tours are a great way to get acquainted with laws and best practices for riding busy city streets before venturing out on your own. Whether you are looking for an intense fitness ride or a fun family outing, NYC has the bike tour for you!
Last month I …
Imagine
Running errands and skipping the hassle or cost of parking
Exercising on your way to and from work
Heading to your next business meeting utilizing the greenest technology available
Grabbing a quick bite to eat in another neighborhood without the assistance of a taxi
Exploring the beautiful city you live in by BIKE!
Have you heard of Bike Sharing? A program first attempted in Amsterdam in the 60′s, Bike …
With the recent launch of our intern program, we are pleased to have Kaitlyn Casso on board! During her time with us, Kaitlyn will be an integral part of driving home key initiatives to not only enhance our residents’ stay, but also improve our operations! Please join us in welcoming Kaitlyn to the Compass Team! Below Kaitlyn shares a reflection on what brought her to Compass.
I am very excited about the opportunity to intern at Compass Furnished Apartments this summer! This upcoming fall I will be …
I’m very lucky. I grew up by the ocean, went to school in the mountains and currently live on a lake. The Natural World has always played a big part in who I am as a person and I have always appreciated and been in awe of how simply amazing and beautiful the natural world in which we live is. It’s easy to see why someone like me might embrace the environmental and sustainability movements. I am continuously moved by nature. To me …
Celebrating its 41st anniversary, April 22nd is known worldwide simply as Earth Day. U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson founded the day to inspire year-round eco-awareness & appreciation. In our modern times, his message is still as vital as it was in 1970. Unfortunately, Earth Day’s meaning is often lost on many who see it as the one day to live a more conscious lifestyle and then reverting to irresponsible, and damaging habits for the rest of the year. With a new anniversary fast approaching comes a new meaning for the day….
What does sustainability mean to you?
Here at Compass, we are getting very excited about Earth Day on April 22! But instead of celebrating Earth Day, we are celebrating Earth Month!
Sustainability is incredibly important to Compass – hear it from our employees! To kick off Earth Month, we asked our employees to share what sustainability means to them. Their responses proved to be quite inspirational!
“Its about balance. Life moves fast and we all …
Compass Furnished Apartments is excited to announce that we have recently launched a new amenity line for our apartments!
PAYA Organics is a modern luxury with a green conscious. A 1 oz bottle of PAYA Organics shampoo, condition, lotion and a bath bar will be supplied in all apartments going forward for our guests!
PAYA Organics is a luxurious, spa-inspired brand. The collection is made with certified organic ingredients and delivered in modern, sustainable packaging. The collection’s key ingredient- organic papaya gives these products a …
Eat local. Buy local. Be local.
But what is local? What does it mean to be a locavore? There are varying degrees of local when participating in the local food movement. What is local is determined by you!
Some define local as growing & producing their own food. Others only purchasing food grown in their immediate community. The next level removed would be buying food produced in their state, region or nation.
The beauty of eating local is the inherent result of also eating seasonally. I’ve recently finished Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Part memoir, part …
Has all of this talk about Community Supported Agriculture made you want to sign up for one this spring?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) not only benefits the consumer with fresh and delicious produce, but also the farmer with a guaranteed customer base upfront.
So how do you sign up?
Here are a few great websites that allow you to search by zip code to locate local CSA’s! Each website has an abundance of information and can …
It is always important to know your consumer. Starbucks knows they are marketing to those who want a more upscale brand of coffee and a rich “experience”, or place they can commune with friends. Seventh Generation markets their products to eco-friendly individuals who want to keep their home clean in a safe and non toxic manner. Key demographics are usually what is most important age, gender, ethnicity, income and family composition.
But what separates the good from the best is really knowing your consumer- their hobbies, values, self-perceptions and behavioral characteristics. Then focusing on those factors is …
I hope all this talk the past few weeks have made you want to sign up for Community Supported Agriculture: Just wait until next week – we will give you all the information you need!
Meanwhile, this week we are going to discuss the benefits of a CSA for the farmer. Community Supported Agriculture is a win-win relationship for farmers and consumers. A CSA allows city residents to have direct access to high quality, fresh produce grown locally by regional farmers.
Photo Credit: http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/farm-fresh/cooking-locally-grown-food-0305
The …
How can we better serve our clients needs? Isn’t that the very question that drives the heart of businesses each day.
The job market is a huge factor in the corporate housing industry. This week in the Fairfield County Business Journal, an article entitled, Job Growth Needed To Drive Recovery suggests that the unemployment rate in CT had not really decreased to the extent we would hope in 2010. “Connecticut added only 5,300 net new jobs in 2010 compared with 45,000 added in neighboring Massachusetts.
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How are you benefited from becoming a shareholder of a local farm?
By investing in Community Supported Agriculture, a consumer is essentially providing mutual support for local farmers by sharing the risks and benefits of food production. Typically, members or “share-holders” of the farm contribute to the anticipated costs of the farm operation. In return, they receive shares in the farm’s bounty throughout the growing season, as well as satisfaction gained from reconnecting to the land and participating directly in food production.
Essentially, a CSA fosters a deeper relationship between you and …
This year, we are pleased to announce that we have been recognized by the Corporate Housing Providers Association for the Most Creative Marketing Award!
Last month, Chris and Shannon headed down to Houston, TX to accept the award and convene with other professionals involved in the corporate housing industry for the Corporate Housing Provider Association’s annual conference. (Read about their Green Accommodations here!)
From the very beginning, our marketing strategy has been based on the simple premise of promoting our brand to potential customers. But this year, we stepped it up a notch by developing …
When living in an apartment, and especially a temporary furnished apartment, it is near impossible to find a place for home gardening – until now!
The Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) is comprised of professionals involved in the corporate housing industry and companies that supply providers with goods and services. Each year the CHPA hosts its annual conference, where it recognizes member companies who positively impact and serve the corporate housing industry.
Compass Furnished Apartments is excited to be attending this years annual conference in Houston, TX! This is not only a wonderful opportunity to network with the decision makers in Corporate Housing, but it is also a time to reflect on the critical issues in the corporate …
Compass Furnished Apartments is honored to be recognized as a Silver recipient for The Business Council of Fairfield County’s 2011 Healthy Workplace Best Practices Award Recognition Program.
This past year Compass launched the Employee Wellness Program, designed to encourage employees to live a happier and healthier life. Compass believes that a healthy lifestyle is one of the keys to personal and business prosperity. A sound body and mind will lead to a greater sense of well being, higher energy level and clearer attention. Our goal is to …
Compass Furnished Apartments is proud to announce that is has achieved a significant milestone by marking the 5th anniversary of its founding – today!
An incredibly exciting milestone for us all, we would like to take this time to offer a sincere THANKS! Our promise is to provide quality and consistent products, hands on customer service, unique locations, incredible value, and the tools to ensure our guests have an unparalleled temporary housing experience. But what we have given through our product is nothing compared to what we have received through the relationships we have built and the memories …
Each day, Compass Furnished Apartments provides temporary furnished apartments to clients traveling from all over the globe. Often, they will meet their destination for the first time in their lives and are unfamiliar with their new home. However, at Compass, we provide more than an option for temporary housing. We provide a seamless move in, with the expertise and customer service of a fantastic staff. Our goal is to ensure our clients are as prepared as possible for their move in. To meet this goal, prior to move in, we email each client a Move-in Confirmation, a document …
So this is Christmas…
…And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young.
A very Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year
Let’s hope it’s a good one
Without any fear…
-John Lennonï
Happy Christmas all! We hope you have a peaceful and joyous holiday.
-The Compass …
Mini-vans topped with reindeer ears; Snowflakes drifting in the chilly air; Child choirs singing holiday songs; Television commercials filled with holiday cheer. The holidays smell like pine trees and taste like egg-nog, feel like a warm fire and sound like jingle bells.
We at Compass Furnished Apartments feel blessed this holiday season. We are blessed with our beautiful families, our loyal friends, our fulfilling careers, and our dedicated coworkers.
But the holidays are about more than just feeling grateful …
Tis the season to be thankful. Below is a list of the things that Compass Furnished Apartments is thankful for this year.
Our Team
We know the key to success lies in our employee base and we aim to create a healthy workplace focused on respect, a balanced lifestyle and innovation. Compass cares tremendously about its clients, but we know the key to customer satisfaction is first through employee satisfaction. We partner with like-minded individuals to foster an environment of innovation and sustainability. Our goal …
Cartus Global Network Awards Compass
Cartus Global Network is the industry leader in global mobility and workforce development support to organizations worldwide. Each year, Cartus hosts a Global Network Conference where Cartus commemorates its accomplishments and honors achievements of their valued service providers. This year, partners and brothers, Eric Fleming and Chris Fleming attended the conference and received two awards on behalf of Compass Furnished Apartments.
Compass was honored to receive the 2010 Cartus Commitment to Excellence Award. Compass Furnished Apartments has received the Cartus Commitment to Excellence Award …
Home Made Pumpkin Pie
Do you still have a surplus of pumpkins even after last week’s Pumpkin Soup Recipe? Try some home made Pumpkin Pie! I tempt you to be adventurous & don’t go for the canned recipe, go with the actual pumpkin and let us know how you do!
One 12-inch circle of pastry
2 cups fresh pumpkin puree or one 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar…
The Fat Cat in Quincy, MA: This Week’s Restaurant of the Week!
Our Quincy office had a casual lunch last week at The Fat Cat in Quincy, MA. They raved that the Fat Cat had friendly service & a cozy atmosphere. The menu was lengthy and the entrees were delicious sounding. They are known for their lobster mac and cheese which looked awesome. The sandwiches/salads we ordered were exceptional and filling. It was definitely a great experience!
There are three main components to restaurant dining at The Fat Cat: quality, service and value. …
Facts About the Environmental Impact of Printer Cartridges
It takes about a gallon of oil to make a new laser cartridge.
Almost 8 cartridges are thrown away per second in the United States alone!
In North America alone, over 350 million cartridges per year are discarded in our landfills, and that number increases by 12 percent annually!
Every remanufactured laser cartridge saves nearly 2.5 pounds of metal & plastic waste from being deposited in landfills.
A laser cartridge thrown into landfill can take up to 450 years …
Compass Furnished Apartments donates to local homeless shelter
St. Luke’s LifeWorks is a non-profit organization providing learning opportunities, housing and support services to people overcoming homelessness in lower Fairfield County. Services are available at 10 locations, eight of which are in Stamford, for families, single adults, people living with HIV/AIDS and people recovering from mental illness. St. Luke’s LifeWorks focuses on providing permanent solutions that enable program participants to achieve greater self-sufficiency.
Compass Furnished Apartments sees the value in not only supporting those that can afford to relocate, …
Fairway Market is opening its seventh location in Stamford right off I-95 on November 3! Super convenient to our Stamford, Norwalk and White Plains locations, this 80,000 sq ft market is full of fresh food groceries and is expected to be a large competitor to CT’s own, Stew Leonards. The new Fairway Market building will also house an adjacent Fairway wine and liquor store. The placement of this store will be super convenient to consumers, but the fifteen mile radius between itself …
Pumpkin Soup in its own Shell
It almost seems like there is a surplus of pumpkins! And what to do with them after Halloween? If your pumpkin is not yet carved, leave it and use it for some delicious Pumpkin Soup in its own shell! I found this recipe in a great book I am reading called Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, a documentary on a family spending an entire year procuring as much of their food as possible from neighboring farms and their own backyard. Its informative, creative …
Quattro Pazzi in Fairfield, CT
A smaller, cozy Italian bistro in the center of town. The menus typically include a variety of unique small plates, meant to be shared, which include grilled fresh octopus, zucchini and eggplant chips with our famous tzatziki sauce. The small dishes are followed by fresh crispy salads and then by grilled whole fish, steak, or chicken. To compliment these choices, we offer a unique wine list that includes many wonderful, seldom-seen selections from the Mediterranean, reinforcing our idea of locality and locale….
Recycling By the Numbers
How do you know what can be recycled and what cannot? You hear the typical recycling buzz words and you want to make a positive impact on the environment, but what is with all of the different rules and restrictions? Policy depends on the city and when you are moving to another city, recycling may not be at the top of your list on things to research! We at Compass Furnished Apartments understand this and want to make it super easy for …
What is your environmental impact? Wellness can be described in a variety of fashions pertaining to a variety of criteria. With the implementation of our Employee Wellness Program, Compass has been exploring the dimensions of wellness and how we can all implement a lifestyle about respecting ourselves, our community and our planet.
One dimension of wellness, which mirrors Compass’s pledge to sustainability, is Environmental Wellness. When it comes to Environmental Wellness, education and awareness are important themes because how can one be expected to know something they weren’t taught? …
Compass has recently rolled out its Employee Wellness Program, designed to encourage employees to live a happier and healthier life.
Compass believes that a healthy lifestyle is one of the keys to personal and business prosperity. A sound body and mind will lead to a greater sense of well being, higher energy level and clearer attention. Our goal is to help all employees make exercise and proper nutrition a core part of their day to day lifestyle. Happier and healthier employees result in greater customer service, and a more driven approach …
Apple pie, apple cider, apple sauce, apple crumb, so many delicious options when it comes to apples! And luckily, we are in the heart of apple season. Pick your own apples this weekend and relax with a delicious cup of your soon-to-be-famous cider cocktails. A great way to make some new friends in your temporary home!
New England Cider Cup
Serves 6 (makes about 2 quarts)
This recipe is adapted from a 1964 Gourmet magazine recipe.
2 tablespoons sugar
Zest (removed with a vegetable peeler in large strips) and …
We at Compass take pride in hand selecting vendors and suppliers that mirror our brand image- that of a reliable, sophisticated and service driven company motivated by providing the most consistent temporary housing experience. We recognize our corporate responsibility both within our industry and the community with an unwavering commitment to conduct business in a manner that will result in the smallest environmental footprint.
In our welcome basket, we provide our guests with a starter package of snacks designed specifically around quality and brand responsibility. So when SunChips …
The Green Table, New York, NY
The Green Table is a small but charming organic eatery, located in the heart of the Chelsea Market. The menu is crafted around seasonal organic/bio-sustainable ingredients so there are always new offerings. The wine and beer list is composed of sustainable, organic and biodynamic offerings. It’s an ideal spot to meet for a quiet lunch, an after-work glass of wine, a fun bite before a night out on the town or even brunch. …
Did you know that as a percentage of total employment, New York’s net job migration loss in the past twenty years was the largest of any state? And where did those jobs migrate to? Connecticut and New Jersey!
I came across an interesting article this morning in the Fairfield County Business Journal about how NJ & CT have been scooping up NY jobs for the past two decades. As a percentage of total employment, New York’s net job migration loss was the largest of any state, the Empire …
Composting with Your Fallen Leaves
With all this beautiful fall foliage, the smell of fall is in the air! Sure, the leaves are beautiful, but they are also very useful! As your leaves are falling, think not about how raking can be such a chore, think instead about how raking is like storing food for your compost in the winter! Dry leaves are a great carbon source for your backyard compost pile for the coming year. Use this natural source to replenish your browns when your compost is overloaded …
Test Yourself- Water Savings!
1. What generally accounts for the greatest use of household water?
a) Washing Machine
b) Dishwasher
c) Shower
d) Landscaping
2. How many gallons (or liters) does the average washing machine use per load?
a) 8 (30 liters)
b) 25 (95 liters)
c) 41 (155 liters)
d) 64 (242 liters)
3. True or False: Taking a bath saves more water than taking a shower.
4. How many gallons (or liters) of water are wasted in an average home each year due to leaky household pipes?
a) 3,000 (11,400 liters)
b) …
Compass employees had a fantastic time at the First Annual Company Retreat in Cape Cod earlier in the month! The weekend was filled with fun, food and good laughs. We opened with a discussion on what we each love about Compass and improvements we feel could be made, along with some motivational quotes about team work. With blue skies and a beautiful breeze, the perfect weather allowed us to spend the majority of our time outdoors & we even had some friendly competition between offices playing Cornhole! …
My weekly visit to the farmers market this past weekend left me in awe of apples & squash! I went for some hard-neck garlic to use as a new crop in my family garden for next year, and left with a basket full of gorgeous squash and apples. How can one resist? Luckily, my colleague Oscar sent me this delicious recipe for Butternut Squash Soup with Apple this morning . I am looking forward to trying it out this weekend. It looks super delicious and …
Stephanie’s on Newbury in Boston, MA – It is my favorite! Great comfort food with a healthy edge: like Shepards’ Pie made in a squash! Just Excellent! USA Today raves about its “Sophisticated Comfort Food”. The upscale Newbury Street location offers shoppers, tourists, business travelers and locals a hearty meal in a cozy banquette or street-side with a perfect view for people-watching. The restaurant features a sidewalk cafe, club-like bar, cozy fireplace and sky-lit dining area. Over the years Stephanie’s has received accolades in numerous publications, including USA Today and …
Congratulations to our Hartford Half Marathon Runners! This past weekend, our very own, Shannon Czaplicki and her aunt, Joan Fleming, participated in the Hartford Half Marathon in support of Camp Rising Sun, a camp for children who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Congratulations to our runners and thank you for supporting such a wonderful cause! Check out the results here http://www.hartfordmarathon.com/marathonnew.htm
As a business, Compass Furnished Apartments has a tremendous opportunity to make a difference in the world in which we live and work. But not only …
Did you know some shower heads waste up to 80 gallons of water per minute?!? The federal standard requires showerheads to pump out no more than 2.5 gallons per minute so put your shower head to the test! Does your shower head pass the test??
Here is a simple way test for your shower head:
Step 1: Fill a bucket with 2.5 gallons of water
Step 2: Mark the water level & empty the bucket
Step 3: Run the water from your shower head for exactly one minute to determine your gallons per minute…
Do you have some old ratty jeans lying around your home? Don’t toss em! Donate them! Donate your old jeans at Gap Stores until October 20 and get 30% off a new pair. Even better than saving some cash on some new fashions, these old jeans will be recycled and converted into insulation for homes in need, and for projects including Hurricane rebuilding efforts. Last year 270,000 pairs of jeans were donated which helped over 500 homes in need! To learn more, check out http://www.gapinc.com/public/Media/Press_Releases/med_pr_denimdrive03042010.shtml …
At Compass Furnished Apartments, we are ahead of the curve! – CHPA (Corporate Housing Providers Association) sent out its quarterly Newsletter this week highlighting industry news and trends.
“The installation of flat panel televisions is almost complete among major US hotel brands from the upper limited-service hotel segment, through the luxury hotel segment. Saturation within the units of the interim housing industry is not quite as far along. The slower integration is largely due to the current economic situation and is also significantly affected by the segmentation of the industry. There is not …
Every 69 seconds a woman dies from breast cancer. More than 25 million people have been diagnosed and 10 million could die in the next 25 years. But there are many ways to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. You can choose to raise awareness and funds by participating in an event, such as the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Become an activist to achieve important legislative objectives. Or simply make a monetary contribution. But no matter how you give, every bit …
Green Market Exposition at the Barnum Museum- Bridgeport, CT The Green Market Exposition is an annual community event which provides support, information and resources for sustainable living throughout Connecticut and supports our local Green Market Economy. The Second Annual Green Market Exposition will be held Friday and Saturday, October 8th-9th at the historic Barnum Museum in Bridgeport. Opening ceremonies feature Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and Susan Giordano of Alternative Global Energy. Anyone interested in sustainability and green resources should plan on attending this very special event. Other features include electric and hybrid …
Hartford Half Marathon Oct 9 Supports Camp Rising Sun -Camp Rising Sun is a camp for children who have been diagnosed with cancer. Children ages 5 – 17 attend camp free of charge. It is staffed by volunteer counselors who give a week of their time, love and energy. There is a pediatric oncologist and three nurses on campus 24-hours a day to tend to medical needs. Situated on the shores of Triangle Lake in the northwest hills of Connecticut, Camp Jewell YMCA offers modern, heated cabins with fireplaces, carpeting …
Le Farm – Westport, CT – Restaurant of the Week this week is Le Farm in Westport, CT. Le Farm aims to support local farmers in Connecticut as much as possible, only crossing state lines to find what is absolutely necessary. The Supremely talented and adventurous chefs promise to provide a dinner that is meticulously sourced and simply prepared. Le Farm’s wine selection is affordable, educational, and chosen with the evening’s menu in mind. You are even welcomed to bring wines from your own collection, however …
Revamp your bathroom- Start with the Toilets! – Toilets guzzle about 27% of your household supply each year. The Federal Government now mandates new toilets use no more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush, but if your toilet is pre-1994, it is probably flushing twice that in a single use. You can reduce the water these toilets use simply by filling a milk jug with stones and placing it in your tank to displace water. Another option would be to purchase a dual flush toilet! They use …
How green are you? – Test your green knowledge with this quick and easy quiz about common home practices that could really save you on your energy bills! Let us know how you do! (answers are below)
1. What electronic device(s) consume(s) the most power when in standby mode?
a) TV
b) Multi function printer
c) Laptop computer
d) DVR with digital cable box
2. Each lightbulb you replace with a compact fluorescent (CFL) bulb will save you how much money in energy over its life time?
a) $0
b) $1
c) $3
d) $5
3. True …
Recycling Made Easier! – Single-stream makes recycling easier than ever. Now you can put all your recycling in one large toter bin to be picked up the same day as the trash! Compass urges all of its residents to take advantage of this simple way to make a huge impact on the well being of our planet.
In the first nine months of the programs existence, the city of Stamford collected nearly 5,800 tons of recycling, a 26% increase over last year.
At the same …
Congratulations Compass 2010 Award Winners! – Compass has announced the following awards to team members who have provided exceptional service. At Compass, we strive to note the achievements of our employees because with exceptional employees comes exceptional service.
Tricia Hawes: Dedication Award
German Cabrera: Dedication Award
Chris Brooks: Technology Award*
Oscar Morales: Compliance Award*
Shannon Czaplicki: Sales Achievement Award
Ann Loftus: Team Player Award
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is a success.” – Henry Ford
Easter Seals GoodWill Industries 26th Annual Gold Classic Oct 2- Come support a great cause and have a day of fun! Easter Seals Goodwill Industries is hosting their annual Golf Classic on Monday, October 4 at the Farms Country Club in Wallingford, CT. The mission of Easter Seals GoodWill Industries is to enhance employment, educational, social and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities and other challenges. Monies raised are used to support valuable employment and training services. If interested, visit http://newhavengoodwill.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=CTNH_events for additional information. …
Sustainable Building Ideas – With a growing emphasis on green culture and sustainability, some really unique ideas have been implemented for Green Buildings all over the world. From hemp houses to recycled tires and beer bottles to airplane wings and broken glass- builders and decorators are surely getting creative in their approach to green their space! Building a sustainable, low energy, non toxic building is certainly an endeavor that takes innovation and design to a whole new level.
Most building products and materials today are treated with …
Eat Local at the Boston Local Food Festival on October 2 – presented by Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston(SBN), is a delicious outdoor celebration of the many benefits of local food. Located on the historic Boston waterfront, along Fort Point Channel, the festival showcases affordable and scrumptious food grown and produced in the Boston area, Massachusetts, and New England. Festival-goers can engage with farmers, chefs and entrepreneurs, learn from exhibits and demonstrations, and enjoy activities and local music. Boston Local Food Festival …
Ever wonder what YOU could do to help the environment? Here are a few simple tips to follow that take minimal effort but will make a huge impact!
Set your water heater to 120 degrees. Water heating can account for up to 25 % of the energy consumed in your home & water heated above 120 degrees Fahrenheit can damage human skin. To test the temperature, you can simply fill a glass with hot water from your tap and use a personal or cooking thermometer to gauge …
Wondering what you are going to do all week? Whether your into museums, the arts or occupying the children for the day, the New York Times has outlined plenty of events to keep you on the go and interested in CT! http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/nyregion/19listingsct.html?emc=eta1
Interested in keeping up with events near your new home? Follow us on Facebook or Twitter and you will always be in the loop!
Oscar came across an article in the New York Times today that spurred some debate in the Stamford office- When is a more environmentally friendly alternative not worth the trade off? Cost, convenience, effectiveness- when is it too tough to Go Green?
In July, 17 states put into place laws that caused detergent makers to reformulate their products to reduce environment harming and health hazardous phosphates. Phosphates are a common element in dish washing detergents that reduces spotting on dishes in the wash cycle, but also also stimulates algae growth that deprives other plants and fish of oxygen in …
Community supported Agriculture keep small farms afloat & delivers fresh produce
Doesn’t it feel great knowing the food you feed your family has been organically grown at a local farm?
Chris came across this article & it inspired him to sign up for a community-supported-agriculture (CSA) program in his own hometown. A CSA is a program in which individuals buy a share in a locals farms production before the growing season begins and then receive weekly deliveries of fresh produce afterward. This not only feeds you delicious pesticide-free food, but also supports local organic farmers by supplying them with the …
Come join us September 18th-19th in Norwalk!
Taylor Farm Park- 45 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk, CT 06855
Let’s all Live Green Connecticut!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, September 19, 2010
11:00am – 4:00pm
100% of Every $5 Car Fee goes directly to the selected Environmental and Conservation Organizations!
Let Compass Guide You Green! Close to our Merritt River and Stamford communities, Live Green Connecticut Festival this weekend will expose you to a multitude of ways to slow, stop or even reverse the trend of pollution. Live Green Connecticut! will promote …
We are pleased to announce a new addition to our team, Amber DelPrete, who will provide key logistical support for our operations and marketing. In addition to her work life, Amber dedicates herself to philanthropic endeavors hoping to make a difference to underprivileged children in Latin America and the Caribbean. Welcome Amber!
Amber shares her last trip to Latin America prior to starting work…
As a new addition to Compass, I am pleased to be a part of a company that is committed to social responsibility. I was lucky enough to be given enough time before my start date to venture to …
Compass is excited to announce the opening of our new Boston office in the Historic North End. Our new location puts us close to all the action, just a short distance from everything Boston has to offer including the financial district, the waterfront, Back Bay and Cambridge. This location enables us to keep our finger on the pulse of the city we love and in turn give our customers the best possible service.
Located on Battery Street just off famous Hanover on the first floor of a brownstone, construction is ongoing with …
Compass Furnished Apartments has teamed up with the car sharing service ZipCar, expanding the services and amenities available to our customers. Building on our commitment to the environment and relationships with like minded business’s, our partnership with ZipCar provides our guests with deep discounts to to the number one car sharing service in the country, a service proven to reduce the amount of cars on the road, thus reducing emissions. See below to see why Compass and ZipCar work so well together
About Zipcar:
Compass Furnished Apartments now provides our tenants with discounted weekday driving …
Compass Furnished Apartments was recently honored for outstanding performance by Cartus at its 2009 Global Network Conference held October 5-6 in Chicago, IL. The Cartus Global Network is Cartus’ industry-leading worldwide service provider network. Each year, Cartus recognizes the companies and individuals in the Network who have provided extraordinary service to its customers and clients worldwide.
Compass Furnished Apartments was awarded the Global Network Commitment to Excellence Platinum Award for its exceptional service results. This award is presented to service providers who have distinguished themselves by achieving critical performance metrics in the highest commitment to excellence category.
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Compass is excited to announce a brand new property to its portfolio. Compass on Clarendon, located at 135 Clarendon Street in the heart of Back Bay, offers the best in Luxury Living with convenience to fine dining and shopping. Situated just steps from the Hancock Building and Copley Square, Compass on Clarendon offers the best for business and pleasure. This new community has been LEED certified and features green building features including low VOC paints, dual flush toilets, Green roofs and bicycle storage to name a few. This combined with the Compass green products including, recycled paper products, compact fluorescent …
Compass would like to thank the Watermark Apartments in Cambridge, MA for hosting a wonderful Earth Day celebration. The Watermark is a two year old luxury rental high-rise located in the growing bio tech hot spot of Kendall Square on the banks of the Charles River.
Management at the Watermark has embraced green living, making us perfectly suited to showcase the many Simple Green Solutions we have enacted while also educating those who stopped by to take part in the event deliciously catered event (Clear Conscience Caf©). With our growing portfolio of units in this beautiful, well situated building we were …
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