SFL + a Architects Awarded Business Of The Year

RALEIGH, N.C. - Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, has announced that the firm has received the 2006 “Business of the Year” award from the Cumberland County Business Council. Presented annually, the Cumberland County Business Council “Business of the Year” award recognizes the business that best demonstrates outstanding business achievements and leadership, as well as a continued role within the community. SFL + a was selected from three finalists in large part due to its downtown revitalization efforts and its K-12 work throughout the state of North Carolina. Downtown projects for the firm include the Cameo Art House Theatre, loft apartments and the Fayetteville Festival Park, while its K-12 design work includes Jack Britt High School, and a number of other North Carolina educational facility developments.

SFL + a Architects was presented with the award at the Cumberland County Business Council’s annual dinner held May 19 at the Crown Expo Center in Fayetteville, N.C. Over 400 attendees were in attendance.

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News Facts:

· SFL + a Architects has received the 2006 “Business of the Year” award from the Cumberland County Business Council.
· The Cumberland County Business Council “Business of the Year” award is presented annually to the business that best demonstrates outstanding business achievements and leadership, as well as a continued role within the community.
· SFL + a was selected from three finalists in large part due to its downtown revitalization efforts and its K-12 work throughout the state of North Carolina.
· Downtown projects for the firm include the Cameo Art House Theatre, loft apartments and the Fayetteville Festival Park, while its K-12 design work includes Jack Britt High School, and a number of other North Carolina educational facility developments.
· The award was presented to the SFL + a Architects at the Cumberland County Business Council’s annual dinner held May 19 at the Crown Expo Center located in Fayetteville, N.C.

Quotes:
“It is a complete honor to receive the 2006 Business of the Year award,” said Ferris. “Healthy communities are the backbone of the economy, and creating healthy communities is part of our firm’s passion.”

About SFL + a Architects:
SFL + a Architects is a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions. Created in 1982, the company has emerged as one of the most highly regarded architectural firms in the Southeast, offering expert services in architectural planning, design, construction, land planning and interior design. The firm is based out of Fayetteville, North Carolina, with branch offices in Raleigh and Charlotte. The sister company of SFL + a Architects is FirstFloor K-12 Solutions, LLC, a North Carolina development company pioneering public-private partnerships to develop educational facilities. The company is comprised of talented professionals, each possessing 15-20 years of experience in banking, finance, construction and property management. For more information, visit http://www.sfla.biz.

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