Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Operations Update

Melissa attended GM Lighthouse Training in Memphis the week of 4/20-4/25.
Currently interviewing Guest Service Manager candidates.
Working with DOS on completing the HIDB paperwork for pre-opening.
Working with Guest Supply to place orders for required materials.

Sarah working on Marketing Plan as well as visiting our competing hotels and introducing herself to other DOS's and GM's. Ordered rack cards, post cards and other Sales materials.
Officially established us as member's of the local Chamber of Commerce. Performing "hard hat" tours to peers and future clients.

Development Update

95% of the windows have been installed on the exterior and the siding is well underway.
Drywall is nearly complete on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
The showers and tubs have been installed on the 3rd and 2nd floors
Work continues on a model room with all furniture, fixtures, and sundries having arrived or being shipped to the property this week. The room is anticipated to be completed by the first week in May.

Siding

Friday, April 11, 2008

Sarah and Melissa by new sign

Development Update

All windows siding and exterior trim has arrived and is being installed with mutliple crews.
Water and sewer services are complete and Hendel Drive is being prepped for binder pavement this week.
All of the tubs are on site and slated for installation the end of the week.

Operations Update

On-Line Training and Hampton Inn Pre-Work has begun.
Recruting has started for a Guest Service Manager
Securing highway signage with the DOT has been a priority
Working on becoming a member of the Mystic Chamber of Commerce.