NAI NBS Takes Home Three CAR Awards

NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson had a strong showing at the 2010 Commercial Association of Realtors (CAR) Awards Dinner last night at the Governor Hotel. The theme of the evening was “Building a Healthier Future,” and NAI NBS' Jeff Borlaug, the 2010 CAR President, emceed. NAI NBS' winners were:

-President Clayton Hering was named Co-Humanitarian of the Year. He is active in a number of charitable organizations, including the Oregon Symphony and Business for Culture and the Arts.
-Executive Vice President Chris Johnson was named Investment Broker of the Year.
-Associate Vice President Garret Harper (also NAI NBS' Top Producer of 2009) was named Industrial Broker of the Year.

We also had several runners up: Pam Lindloff for Retail Broker of the Year, Gina Barendrick for Rookie of the Year, and Jennifer Medak and John Medak for Office Broker of the Year. An insert in today's Portland Business Journal featured all of the winners and runners up.

CAR offers education, provides government advocacy and creates opportunities for commercial real estate professionals to connect and grow their business.

NBS Companies Named one of Top Donors to Arts and Culture in Oregon

Norris, Beggs & Simpson Companies has been named one of the top donors to arts and culture in Oregon by Business for Culture & The Arts (BCA). BCA‘s mission is to engage every business in the arts - to build audiences, encourage volunteerism, strengthen board capacity, recognize and stimulate community leadership and create arts advocates. NBS Companies ranked seventh on the list of medium-sized companies (100 to 499 employees).

NBS Companies donated nearly $20,000 to the arts in 2009. Recipients included the Oregon Symphony, Young Audiences, and the Portland Art Museum. Many of NBS’ partners also serve on the boards of arts organizations.