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GSBA Business Leader of the Year -
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On February 24, 2011, Joseph Irons was recognized by the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) at their annual Business & Humanitarian Awards Dinner for demonstrating excellence and success in his profession. Joseph's expertise and vision are at the helm of a highly successful construction company and his integrity and commitment to philanthropy were celebrated.
His business accomplishments and civic leadership were recognized at the dinner by both Governor Gregoire and Senator Patty Murray.
The award was presented to Joseph by John Wong and Neil McDevitt. They glowingly spoke about Joseph and Irons Brothers Construction going the extra mile for it's clients and the community. John and Neil also remarked on Joseph's involvement with nonprofits in the LGBT community and his work with the Master Builders Care Foundation Rampathon event.
Congratulations Joseph!
For more information about the GSBA visit
thegsba.org
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Green Tip
Bike to the Bar
Drink and travel responsibly this St. Patrick's Day and any other day too!
The Irish, have drinking establishments on more street corners than anywhere else on Earth.
Next time you head out to the pub, join the growing movement of bike commuters and cycle instead of driving. Doing this you will slash your greenhouse gas emissions. But remember you still need to limit your intake as to not get a BUI.
If your regular bar is to far away to bike, try somewhere new and locate the closest bar with Guinness on tap!
See this link for the FREE Guinness Pub finder application for your smartphone. | | |
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Facebook Photo Contest
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Guess:
Who?
When?
Why he's so dirty?
Visit Irons Brothers Construction's
Facebook page
Become a fan and post your answer to the questions above.
The most "liked" comment will receive the grand prize.
Answers will be posted on our Facebook page March 31st and the winner will be announced.
We can't wait to see what you come up with!
Prize is a $25 Starbucks card | |
*Current and past IBC employees are not elgible for prizes. |
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Luck of the Irish
On March 17th we will celebrate St. Patrick's Day. This day is the traditional religious feast day of Saint Patrick. Traditional meals of corned beef, cabbage, and irish soda bread will be consumed by many American and Irish families celebrating this year. Ever wonder where the phrase, "The Luck of the Irish" comes from?
The Irish are traditionally unlucky, so the phrase is somewhat ironic. Some trace the origin of the phrase to the US where, during the exploration for gold in the West, there were a high number of Irish people who got lucky, and found their "pot o' gold" in the gold fields of California, or were equally prosperous in silver mining.
The phrase, "Luck of the Irish" does owe its origin to the United States. When the Irish arrived, they were unfortunately very disliked and treated poorly by most Americans. This is because at the time they were despised by many Americans and thought to be incapable of success, so they called it luck. Hence the phrase, "Luck of the Irish" was created.
Join us in celebrating this year's St. Patrick's Day by wearing your green clothing
Looking for a last minute St. Patty's Day Recipe:
Traditional White Irish Soda Bread
Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons caraway seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking-soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (about) buttermilk
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly flour baking sheet. Mix flour, caraway seeds, if using, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Mix in enough buttermilk to form moist clumps. Gather dough into ball. Turn out onto lightly flour surfaced and knead just until dough holds together, about 1 minute. Shape dough into 6-inch-diameter by 2-inch-high round. Place on prepared baking sheet. Cut 1-inch-deep X across top of bread, extending almost to edges. Bake until bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on bottom, about 35 minutes. Transfer bread to rack and cool completely.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! |
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Spring Maintenance Tips
These tips should help you restore order in your home and get it in tip top shape for the upcoming Spring season.
Inside the house:
We suggest doing these at a minimum
- Clean your bathroom - tile, check and clean fans, look for signs of mold and mildew
- Clean your kitchen range hood - check the filters and clean per manufacturer's recommendations
- Check your fireplace - review the chimney, clean the firebox, and check the flashing
- Heater / Air Conditioning unit - schedule a service call so the A/C will perform well when needed
- Check your attic - look for signs of roof leaks, pests or insects
- Check your basement - look for leaks, cracks, mold, mildew, rot and pests or insects
- Hot water heater & tankless units - flush if recommended
- Check your crawl space - look for signs of pests and wildlife, check the insulation and vapor barrier
Outside the house:
We suggest doing these at a minimum
- Outdoor furniture - inspect, clean and repair
- Roof - Inspect it for any winter damage
- Gutters - clean and inspect
- Paint / Caulking - check and repair if needed
- Decks and Patios - clean and seal as needed
- Landscaping and Pruning - plan and start your maintenance
- Sprinklers - service, check, and start your system
We are looking forward to the warm breezes around the corner! Remember April showers bring May flowers.
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Reinvest in Your Home
This year when deciding how your will spend your IRS Tax Return, consider reinvesting in your home. Most American's largest financial investment is their home. We advise that you don't spend your tax return dollars until you have protected this investment.
Take a look around your house, are their maintanence issues that need to be addressed? Have you scheduled your Spring cleaning and started your seasonal home maintanence? Don't neglect your biggest investment by putting off small repairs and minor or major maintanence. You may cause more harm and damage to your home. We want you to be happy, safe, comfortable and proud of your home. Contact us if you need assistance or have questions about home repairs or maintanence.
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Thank you for reading our educational e-newsletter. I hope that you enjoyed this edition as much as I have. Have a great St. Patty's Day and please pass this useful info onto your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues who may find it valuable.
Have a great day!
Joseph Irons, CGR GMB CAPS CGP
President
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