Award Winning Hotels

Ft. Leonard Wood Hotels Winner of Franchise of the Year Award

St. Robert Holiday Inn Express & Suites WINS QUALITY EXCELLENCE AWARD

November 7, 2012 By

Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Robert WINS THE IHG 2012 QUALITY EXCELLENCE AWARD

Wednesday 7, 2012

For Immediate Release

Bruce Farris, chief partner of Farris Brothers Investment Company, is available for interview, analysis and commentary on Fort Leonard Wood & St. Robert area business development and economy.

This article or quotations from it may be used with attribution and reference link to Farris Brothers Investment Company Website at http://ftleonardwoodhotels.com.

Contact: Paula Farris at 573-336-3422 email: paulafarris@ymail.com

ATLANTA (Oct. 24, 2012) – Holiday Inn Express & Suites, St. Robert hotel received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) 2012 Quality Excellence Award, given to hotels achieving distinction in all aspects of their operations.

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites, St. Robert is one of 114 properties selected from the company’s more than 4,500 hotels in recognition of overall quality excellence. The hotel was recognized during the 2012 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL Oct. 24 – 26, 2012.

“I am pleased to honor the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, St. Robert with the Quality Excellence Award,” said Kirk Kinsell, President, the Americas, IHG. “Winners in this category demonstrate the highest standards in product quality, hotel operation and customer satisfaction embodying great brands.”

Nearly 5,000 franchise owners, operators and company officials attended the 2012 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference.

“This award is a reflection of all the hard work that our managers and staff put in each and every day,” says Bruce Farris, Chief-Partner at Farris Brothers Investments owners of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites-St. Robert, “it is a true honor to share this award with our entire staff. Without their great work, this would not be possible.”

He continued, “The St. Robert Holiday Inn Express & Suites has top of the line accommodations and attracts travelers from all over the world. Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers high speed Internet services, a business center, a fitness center with state of the art equipment, indoor salt-water pool with whirlpool, and complimentary hot and cold breakfast bar, which includes our delicious signature cinnamon rolls.”

“The Farris Family has been serving the community of St. Robert and Fort Leonard Wood since 1969, and we accept this honorable award as a reflection of our past service to the St. Robert area, and a representation of our continued dedication to providing exceptional amenities and the highest value of service to our community.” adds Farris.

About Ft. Leonard Wood Hotels

Farris Brothers Investment Company (FBIC), began in 1969, and continues to be the leading business development company in the Ft. Leonard Wood and St. Robert, Missouri area. With developments in commercial and residential real estate, it is no surprise this innovative group has been nominated for this award.

In addition to being leaders in the business community, FBIC are honored to be involved in the following organizations: AUSA- Wounded Warrior Fund, The St. Robert Chamber of Commerce, The Economic Development Committee, Missouri Hotel & Lodging Association, The Good Samaritan Resource Center, and The Pulaski County Tourism Bureau.

Ftleonardwoodhotels.com, is the leading hotel and guest services website in the area providing the highest quality accommodations and superior customer service.

For more information please visit: http://ftleonardwoodhotels.com & http://www.farrisbrothersinvestments.com

Paula Farris at 573-336-3422 email: paulafarris@ymail.com

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Pet Safety – Halloween Tips

October 30, 2012 By

Keeping Your Pet Safe on Halloween

Hi, I’m Spanky, the Motel 6 – St. Robert official mascot. I want to share a few helpful tips about keeping your pets safe this Halloween. Remember that us pets do not know that it is Halloween, so I thought I would give you some pointers to keep your family pet safe.

There are many Halloween pet safety hazards related to the Halloween Holiday — some are well-known (the dangers of chocolate toxicity), and some aren’t (xylitol toxicity). I want to pass on to a few things to keep me safe and all my other friends out there safe by passing on what to be aware of to protect your pet and stay safe this year!

Things to Watch For on Halloween

Halloween is a fun time for kids and many adults, but can be a frightening and stressful time for us pets. As a pet owner, you know your pet best, but here are some points to consider for your pet’s safety.

Continual doorbell ringing and people at the door (in costume, no less!) can be stressful for a pet. Some pets may experience stress-related diarrhea or potentially injure themselves if crated or otherwise contained. Keep your pet in a quiet and safe place on Halloween.

Strangers in costume – some animals may become unexpectedly aggressive or fearful, even normally friendly pets.

Candles and Jack-O’-Lanterns within a pet’s range are a fire hazard. Wagging tails and frightened cats zooming through the house can easily tip over a candle or carved pumpkin, causing burns or a fire.

Keep your pets indoors on Halloween night, especially black cats. Animals are at risk for cruel treatment by some Halloween pranksters. Many adoption agencies and humane societies will not allow adoption of black cats around Halloween for this reason.

Candy – For many people, Halloween = candy. Many pets have a sweet tooth. Please warn children not to share their goodies with the family pet.

Candy Concerns
Candies, gums, mints, baked goods and chocolate containing the “sugar free” sweetener xylitol are especially poisonous, causing rapid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and liver failure in dogs and possibly other species (ferrets).

Chocolate is toxic to us pets. Granted, a 50 pound dog would have to eat about 50 ounces of milk chocolate (but only 5 ounces of baking chocolate) for a toxic dose, but much smaller amounts can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

Signs of chocolate toxicity include tremors, nervousness, vomiting, diarrhea, increased heart rate, and in severe cases, seizures and death. If you suspect that your pet has eaten chocolate, consult your veterinarian IMMEDIATELY.

Other candies, such as lollipops and those with plastic components, pose a danger if ingested. Lollipop sticks and plastic parts can cause intestinal obstruction and potentially rupture the intestines, which is a life-threatening emergency.

Ok, all of you ghouls and goblins, you have some ideas on keeping your pets safe, so we hope that you take extra care of your little furry friends on Halloween. From the staff at St. Robert Motel 6, we want to wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween.

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