Monolith Hospitality is pleased to announce Meghan Bazemore as the new Design Director. She brings over eight years of professional experience to the Monolith team. As a graduate from the University of Alabama, with an Interior Design degree, Meghan has focused her career in the hospitality industry. She started in timeshare renovation design and expanded into mid-scale to high-end hotel design and project management of both new build and renovation properties. During her time as Lead Designer at Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Meghan earned the “Standing Ovation” award, the highest level of the Performance Recognition Program, “Applause”.

Meghan’s passion and dedication to the hospitality industry is apparent through her continued role in NEWH, The Hospitality Industry Network. She has been an active member of the organization since 2003 and currently holds the position of VP of Development for the Atlanta Chapter.

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At Monolith, our goal is for every hotel property we renovate to stand above the rest in their market. We believe that our clients have entrusted us to help create opportunities that will enhance guest experiences in ways unique to their hotel. We accept this challenge, and we stand on the promise to deliver professional interior design, purchasing and construction services to all of our clients.

Monolith prides itself on its attention to brand standards and staying up to date on new schemes, changes, and brand updates. Our customers trust us to not only enhance their properties during a renovation, but insure that all brand standards are met, PIP requirements are satisfied, and QA items attended to. Our designers stay on the cutting edge of new products and trends which insures that each and every property and owner are ahead of the industry in both design and quality.

At Monolith, our entire organization is committed to serving owners & franchisees with the greatest value for their investment dollars. We are sensitive to the effects that capital expenditures impose on their bottom line, and know that as investors, they are responsible for showing returns on such investments. We practice value engineering characterized by personal attention, quality service, unique design ideas, fast track construction, and turnkey service. Monolith delivers more impact for their investment dollars.

Many topics were covered, including the benefits of domestic vs. import quality, costs, and lead times, sustainability of these products, and whether LEED certifications were driving any of these decisions. Other participants included Ted Carroll from Carroll Adams Purchasing, Jennifer Ramsey from Ramsey Purchasing, Sean Hatch from Hatch Purchasing, Igor Krnajski from Denihan Hospitality, Mar Firesen from Beyer Brown, Jeffrey Jensen from HKS Hill Glazier, and Ricardo Mereno from Kay Lang & Associates.

Monolith was honored to be part of the discussion and look forward to more to come.

ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERSON, GA (August 12, 2010) – Gresham Motorsports Park is proud to announce the September 18 Super Late Model event at the track will be titled the George Elliott Memorial 100 Presented By Monolith Companies. The event – which was suggested by Russ Sutton of Monolith – will honor Elliott, who helped countless racers with their careers throughout his 40-year racing career.

Elliott, a lifelong Dawsonville, GA resident who passed away in 1998, is also the father of NASCAR racing greats Bill, Ernie and Dan Elliott.

“George had an enormous influence in the Georgia racing community,” said Sutton. “He not only had a great passion for the sport of auto racing, but he was the kind of guy that was always using his resources – cars, parts and money – to help those in the sport. Bill (Elliott) and I sat down recently and he showed me a lot of old photos of drivers that George had helped. The auto racing community should know that George wasn’t just about putting Bill Elliott on the track.

“George opened his heart to a lot of people outside the sport too,” Sutton continued. “Early in my business career, George gave me a truck when I didn’t have money to buy one. He just threw me the keys and said ‘come in here and pay me when you can.’ That was just George. I thought it would be great to carve out a spot to honor him with a race and give the fans an opportunity to appreciate what he had done. I hope the George Elliott Memorial Race will do that.”

The September 18 event will feature the George Elliott Memorial 100-lap Super Late Model event as well as main events for the Outlaw Late Models, Renegade Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, Trucks and Mini Cup divisions.

“Russ Sutton mirrors the things I knew about my dad and what I learned from him,” said Dan Elliott, General Manager at Gresham Motorsports Park. “Tommy Irvin (Georgia Racing Hall of Fame member) told me that daddy owned the first car he ever drove. Everywhere I go now I hear more and more stories like this, stuff that I never knew about when I was a kid. These are the stories that warm my heart – the good things that you want to hear about your parents and the influence they had in other people’s live. I am so grateful to Russ Sutton for doing this for my dad.”

Monolith Companies, LLC is located in Alpharetta, GA. The general contracting firm specializes in the interior design, renovation, and construction of hotels and boasts the Hilton, Marriott, Starwood, Hyatt and IHG hotel chains as its clients.

Additional information about Monolith Companies can be accessed at www.monolithhospitality.com.

Gresham Motorsports Park is located next to the Jackson County Airport at 500 Lyle Field Road in Jefferson, GA.

For more information about Gresham Motorsports Park, please visit www.GreshamMotorsportsPark.com

About Gresham Motorsports Park

Opened as Jefco Speedway with a NASCAR Late Model Sportsman (now Nationwide) race in 1967, Gresham Motorsports Park has served the auto racing community for more than 40 years. The half-mile asphalt oval located just outside Jefferson, GA underwent a complete renovation in 2009. In 2010, the multi-use motorsports facility will host a wide range of Stock Car Racing events including the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, USARacing Pro Cup Series, Super, Pro and Outlaw Late Models, Trucks Street Stocks and US Legends International competition. Additionally, Jackson County’s largest event center will be the site of numerous other events including the Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Dizzy Dean Little League World Series, the Georgia Electric Car Rally and the Laps For Literacy Fun Run/Walk. Drifting and Motorcycle shows, local and regional Craft Shows, Car Shows, Concerts and other community activities are also being considered for 2010. For more information about Gresham Motorsports Park – or to enquire about booking a 2010 event at the facility – please log on to www.GreshamMotorsportsPark.com or contact Dan Elliott at info@GreshamMotorSportsPark.com.

Sherri Litano from Hilton wrote:

“Congratulations! We are excited to tell you that we have completed the reevaluation process for your company and want to invite you to continue your partnership on the Suppliers Connection section of our Hilton Franchise web site, www.hiltonfranchise.com. We appreciate the excellent product and exemplary service that you provide our industry and we want to thank you.”

“Angel Flight was created by a group of pilots who believe in the benefit of volunteering. We strive to keep all aspects of the organization volunteer. We are a non-profit charitable organization of pilots, volunteers, and friends. We will arrange free air transportation for any legitimate, charitable, medically related need. This service is available to individuals, and health care organizations. We will also arrange transportation of those people who are financially distressed, or who are in a time-critical, non-emergency situation due to their medical condition.

Angel Flight primarily serves patients needing transportation to or from the heartland region. As members of the Air Care Alliance, a group of organizations providing similar services throughout the United States. By coordinating with other organizations, Angel Flight can arrange transportation for patients on longer flights to other parts of the country outside of the Heartland region. Angel Flight has also flown blood products for the Oklahoma Blood Institute and Red Cross in emergency situations. Our Patients are usually traveling for surgery, chemotherapy, dialysis, and other treatments. A typical flight may carry patients requiring treatment at M.D. Anderson in Houston or the Shriner Hospital in Galveston, TX.

Angel Flight is financially supported primarily by our pilots who fly the missions (by donating the use of their airplanes and operating expenses) and by contributions from individuals, service clubs, social and religious groups and corporations. We receive no financial aid from any government entity. There is never a fee of any kind, either to the patient or the health care provider for an Angel Flight. The costs are paid by the volunteer pilots.”

This property marks the completion of Monolith’s third Hampton Inn Perfect Mix Lobby renovation.  Monolith also completed the corridor renovation with all new carpet, wall vinyl, can lights at the guestroom entry doors, and paint.  Also, the bathrooms got a makeover with all new vanities, granite tops, faucets, tile, wall vinyl, and shower conversions in the king bathrooms.

Another great project for Monolith!!

Monolith is the most knowledgeable renovation team in the business when  it comes to Marriott limited and full-service properties.  We pay close attention to brand standards and trends to insure our customers that their property will not only meet Quality Assurance standards, but exceed the expectations of the brand and their clients.

Call Monolith today to discuss your upcoming renovation.