Originally appeared in March 7, 2007 Desert Sun by K Kaufmann
Rilington Communities has become the first large-scale developer in the Coachella Valley to commit to building houses that are more energy-efficient than state standards.
Rilington Communities Announces Executive Promotion
Builder of the Year Rilington Communities announced that Wesley Ahlgren has been promoted to Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Rilington Communities. In his new position, Ahlgren will manage community and legislative affairs, media relations and special projectsfor the growing regional homebuilder.
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What to expect this year in real estate: Insights from Valley leaders on the local market
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Rilington to host leadership forum
Staff reports The Desert Sun January 18, 2007
Cathedral City-based home builder Rilington Communities will host the monthly Leadership Coachella Valley forum with a presentation on housing, to be held at their new-home community of Dolce in Palm Desert. It will take place Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at 35-386 Sereno Lane.
Wesley Ahlgren made VP of Building Industry Association
From The Desert Sun, January 5, 2007
Wesley Ahlgren has been appointed to the Building Industry Association, Desert Chapter’s, Board of Directors’ executive committee as the 2nd vice-president. He is currently the Director of Special Projects for Rilington Communities, a family-owned and operated builder of new-home neighborhoods throughout the valley.
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Rilington Communities Named 2006 ‘Builder of the Year’
CATHEDRAL CITY ― January 2, 2007 ― Rilington Communities has been recognized with the prestigious “Builder of the Year” designation for 2006 from the BIA (Building Industry Association) Desert Chapter. Theaward was presented to Rilington principals, Mickie and Hansi Riley at the holiday-themed BIA awards gala by Palm Springs Mayor Ron Odom and John Young, President of Young Homes and of the BIASC. Fred Bell, the BIA Desert Chapter Executive Director offered many words of praise to the Rileys and Rilington Communities. Numerous cities in Riverside County presented a proclamation to the newly named “Builder of the Year.” Held at the elegant Renaissance Esmeralda on Saturday, December 16, the black-tie gala included a roster of attendees made up of prominent city dignitaries as well as building industry professionals.
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Erin Riley Named Marketing Director of the Year
Erin Riley of Rilington Communities was named Marketing Director of the Year at the annual 2006 PRiSM Awards held at Indian Wells Country Club. The PRiSM Awards honor excellence in residential design, merchandising, sales and marketing of new homes in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys. Continue reading “Erin Riley Named Marketing Director of the Year”
Rilington Communities presents ‘Dolce’ to Palm Desert with dedication ceremony
PALM DESERT ― August 2, 2006 ― The exciting new home community of “Dolce” by Rilington Communities was officially welcomed to the valley at a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 2. Officials of the Palm Desert City Council including Mayor Pro Tem Dick Kelly, members of the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, and other distinguished guests of the local media and building industry comprised the group. Chamber President and CEO, Susan Harvey offered an opening statement and introduced Mickie Riley, President of Rilington Communities who gave an overview of what buyers can expect from this neighborhood of 159 sophisticated two-story homes. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly expressed his excitement to the crowd in having this all-new community come to Palm Desert.Susan Harvey offered an
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The 2006 PRiSM Awards
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Rilington Communities unveils new headquarters with ribbon-cutting ceremony
CATHEDRAL CITY ― July, 2006 ― Rilington Communities celebrated the official dedication of their new suite of offices in Cathedral City on Wednesday, July 19, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours. The event included a dedication to Mickie Riley, President of Rilington Communities by Steve Sanchez of Assembywoman Bonnie Garcia’s office, and words from Cathedral City Mayor, Kathy DeRosa, Fred Bell, Executive Officer of the Building Industry Association/ Southern California Desert Chapter, and Chairman-elect of the Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce, and by Mary Beth Hunt, Executive Director of The Chamber. Attendees also included a number of distinguished officials of The Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce, the City Council and members of the building industry. A special appearance was made by Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia, who offered a warm welcome to Cathedral City and congratulations to the Rilington team.
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