BUSINESS NEWS

Real Estate One of Presque Isle honored

Real Estate One of Presque Isle received the prestigious ?Business Builder? award during the Real Estate One franchise group?s annual dinner conducted recently in Bay City. According to franchise division president Steve Rader, the honor is given each year to the single company in the statewide network achieving the highest percentage of gain in unit production during the year. Real Estate One of Presque Isle, in Rogers City, is affiliated with Real Estate One, Inc., Michigan?s largest real estate company, headquartered in Farmington Hills.

Local surgeon first in northern Michigan for implants surgery

Dr. Bruce Gomberg of Alpena Orthopedic Associates recently performed Northern Michigan?s first all ceramic bearing hip replacement surgery. With the recent FDA approval of the Trident Ceramic Acetabular System, the orthopedic surgeons at Alpena Orthopedic Associates now offer a better option for more active patients whose mobility is limited by arthritis or joint injury. ?People can now benefit from hip replacement while they are young enough to enjoy their favorite activities like golfing, biking, or tennis,? said Dr. Gomberg. ?In the past, hip system replacements traditionally performed well for approximately 10-20 years. Many eligible patients put off the procedure to avoid the prospect of returning for a second hip replacement. We now have a system which may last much longer.? To learn more about the implant, visit www.AlpenaBoneDoctors.com or www.ceramic-hip.com.

Surgeon recertifies as Diplomate of orthopedic surgery

Dr. Eric R. Cornish of Alpena Orthopedic Associates recently passed the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Recertification Examination. The purpose of the recertification examination is to evaluate the physician?s continuing competence in the rapidly growing field of orthopedic surgery. Dr. Cornish is an orthopedic surgeon, a physician trained to care for medical and surgical problems of the musculoskeletal system. He specializes in bone and joint surgery, including joint replacement, fracture care, hand and wrist surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopy, and surgery of the foot and ankle.

Cardinal Real Estate Realtor receives recognition

Debbie J. Artrip, with Cardinal Real Estate, has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Representation designation by the Real Estate Buyers Agent Council, Inc. of the National Association of Realtors. She joins more than 24,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR designation. The requirement for this designation includes a comprehensive two-day course in buyer representation, a written examination on legal and practical aspects of client representation, and practical experience in the field of buyer representation. ?The ABR designation, the benchmark of excellence in buyer agency service, demonstrates to clients that the agent has taken steps to continue their education in the field of buyer representation, and has the proven experience to deliver ethical and professional service to real estate buyers,? said Terrance McDermott, president and CEO of REBAC. REBAC was founded in 1988 and has more than 34,000 members throughout the world. The National Association of Realtors, ?The Voice for Real Estate,? is the nation?s largest professional trade association, representing nearly 720,000 members involved in all aspects of the real estate industry.

Rita Arlt earns quality service producer status

Century 21 Real Estate Corporation, franchiser of the world?s largest real estate sales organization, has recognized Rita Arlt of Century 21 Harbor Real Estate as a Quality Service Produ

cer. ?The Quality Service Producer is a national award recognized by the Century 21 system. Quality Service is an integral part of our commitment to excellence and this award recognizes individual producers who have consistently provided outstanding service to their customers,? said Judy McFalda, managing broker of Century 21 Harbor Realty. ?Rita?s competitive intelligence, professionalism and dedication has made her a valued and trusted real estate partner for the Presque Isle community and a major contributor to the overall success of the Century 21 system.?

Margaret Brown earns sales achievement award

Margaret Brown of Century 21 Harbor Realty has earned the Sales Achievement Award from Century 21 Real Estate Corporation. ?Marge has consistently provided outstanding service to our customers, and this award recognizes her achievements,? said Judy McFalda, managing broker of Century 21 Harbor Realty. Brown has more than 12 years of experience in the real estate industry and has been with Century 21 for more than three years.