Bray Whaler Gives Back to Deserving Community Projects
08/31/10 20:00 Filed in: Projects
LATEST NEWS
August 30, 2010
Bray Whaler Gives Back to Deserving Community Projects
Brandon Oleson
Executive Director of Operations – Bray Whaler International
Recently, Bray Whaler donated their service and time for the procurement of two very deserving community projects in Texas; The Medical Center League House in Amarillo, and St. Phillips School and Community Center in Dallas.
As a hospitality procurement company, Bray Whaler recognized its ability to give back to the community and make a worthwhile contribution to these two projects by utilizing our systems and internal staff to provide the procurement of furnishings and equipment during a time when the US economy was being hit with the largest economic collapse since the Great Depression in the 1930’s.
The Medical Center League House, in Amarillo, Texas, provides a home away from home for family members of loved ones hospitalized and receiving medical treatments in Amarillo. It is a 31 room “hotel-like”, 18,000 square foot facility with private guestrooms, common living room, kitchen, dining room, laundry, and prayer garden. This facility compliments the local Ronald McDonald House and is operated on a donation basis. The Medical Center League House is operated under the oversight of three community organizations: Baptist Community Services, Harrington Regional Medical Center, and the Junior League of Amarillo. Bray Whaler teamed up with many generous manufacturers and vendors in the industry to provide discounted and/or no-cost services and goods to make this project possible. The grand opening ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 26th, 2010 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM.
St. Phillips School and Community Center, in Dallas, Texas, is a private parochial school providing social and educational services to over 1200 minority and/or impoverished African American and Hispanic students in South Dallas from Preschool through Elementary and Middle School. The school, whose operating funds come from institutional grants and internal fundraising campaigns, offers an amazing, enriching educational program unmatched by other schools in the area, for all children of low to moderate income families, regardless of race or creed. In 2009 the school received grants from the Crystal Charity Ball and Muse Foundation which funded the construction of a new gym, chapel, and classroom building. Bray Whaler donated the use of its procurement software and a project manager to purchase and deliver the furniture, equipment and accessories for these new facilities. St. Philips School is widely known and supported by the Dallas City Council, and its students have gone on to attend such prestigious schools as Stanford, Notre Dame, and Duke University.
Bray Whaler International is the premier global hospitality procurement firm, setting the industry standards. The company’s culture of success is based on a harmony of personal and professional well being, reinforced by structured systems and adaptability to market demands.
Press Contact:
Brandon Oleson
Bray Whaler International
Brandon.Oleson@BrayWhaler.com
303.689.0800 ex 197
© 2010 Bray Whaler International
August 30, 2010
Bray Whaler Gives Back to Deserving Community Projects
Brandon Oleson
Executive Director of Operations – Bray Whaler International
Recently, Bray Whaler donated their service and time for the procurement of two very deserving community projects in Texas; The Medical Center League House in Amarillo, and St. Phillips School and Community Center in Dallas.
As a hospitality procurement company, Bray Whaler recognized its ability to give back to the community and make a worthwhile contribution to these two projects by utilizing our systems and internal staff to provide the procurement of furnishings and equipment during a time when the US economy was being hit with the largest economic collapse since the Great Depression in the 1930’s.
The Medical Center League House, in Amarillo, Texas, provides a home away from home for family members of loved ones hospitalized and receiving medical treatments in Amarillo. It is a 31 room “hotel-like”, 18,000 square foot facility with private guestrooms, common living room, kitchen, dining room, laundry, and prayer garden. This facility compliments the local Ronald McDonald House and is operated on a donation basis. The Medical Center League House is operated under the oversight of three community organizations: Baptist Community Services, Harrington Regional Medical Center, and the Junior League of Amarillo. Bray Whaler teamed up with many generous manufacturers and vendors in the industry to provide discounted and/or no-cost services and goods to make this project possible. The grand opening ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 26th, 2010 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM.
St. Phillips School and Community Center, in Dallas, Texas, is a private parochial school providing social and educational services to over 1200 minority and/or impoverished African American and Hispanic students in South Dallas from Preschool through Elementary and Middle School. The school, whose operating funds come from institutional grants and internal fundraising campaigns, offers an amazing, enriching educational program unmatched by other schools in the area, for all children of low to moderate income families, regardless of race or creed. In 2009 the school received grants from the Crystal Charity Ball and Muse Foundation which funded the construction of a new gym, chapel, and classroom building. Bray Whaler donated the use of its procurement software and a project manager to purchase and deliver the furniture, equipment and accessories for these new facilities. St. Philips School is widely known and supported by the Dallas City Council, and its students have gone on to attend such prestigious schools as Stanford, Notre Dame, and Duke University.
Bray Whaler International is the premier global hospitality procurement firm, setting the industry standards. The company’s culture of success is based on a harmony of personal and professional well being, reinforced by structured systems and adaptability to market demands.
Press Contact:
Brandon Oleson
Bray Whaler International
Brandon.Oleson@BrayWhaler.com
303.689.0800 ex 197
© 2010 Bray Whaler International
Bray Whaler Awarded Westin Copley Place
04/22/10 17:32 Filed in: Projects
LATEST NEWS
April 22, 2010
Bray Whaler Awarded Procurement for Westin Copley Place in Boston
CJ Johnson
MarCom Mgr – Bray Whaler International
Recently, Bray Whaler was awarded the renovation procurement the Westin Copley Place, Boston. Renovation encompasses 803 guestrooms, including 132 junior and 10 specialty suites. Winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award® in the heart of trendy Back Bay, the Westin is linked to the Hynes Convention Center via skybridge and is only a stroll away from shopping at the Copley Mall, Prudential Building, and Newbury Street.
As a long term partner with the Westin, Bray Whaler previously purchased their twenty-nine meeting rooms which provide over 54,000 square feet of space for almost all occasions. This includes two ballrooms, the elegant Staffordshire Room, and the 7th-floor conference center with a VIP Boardroom and eight hospitality suites
"We take great pride in partnering with our clients to provide solutions”. Elisa Whaler, owner of Bray Whaler, said in a statement. “By constantly striving to meet the overall vision while watching the bottom line, we create relationships that last by growing professional and personal success” Elisa added.
Bray Whaler International is the premier global hospitality procurement firm, setting the industry standards. Their culture of success is based on a harmony of personal and professional well being, reinforced by structured systems and adaptability to market demands. This philosophy has melded perfectly to Westin’s goal to provide forward-thinking services and amenities designed to restore harmony and inspire.
Press Contacts:
CJ Johnson
Bray Whaler International
Cindy.Johnson@BrayWhaler.com
303.689.0800 ex 166
Brandon Oleson
Bray Whaler International
Brandon.Oleson@BrayWhaler.com
303.689.0800 ex 197
© 2010 Bray Whaler International
April 22, 2010
Bray Whaler Awarded Procurement for Westin Copley Place in Boston
CJ Johnson
MarCom Mgr – Bray Whaler International
Recently, Bray Whaler was awarded the renovation procurement the Westin Copley Place, Boston. Renovation encompasses 803 guestrooms, including 132 junior and 10 specialty suites. Winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award® in the heart of trendy Back Bay, the Westin is linked to the Hynes Convention Center via skybridge and is only a stroll away from shopping at the Copley Mall, Prudential Building, and Newbury Street.
As a long term partner with the Westin, Bray Whaler previously purchased their twenty-nine meeting rooms which provide over 54,000 square feet of space for almost all occasions. This includes two ballrooms, the elegant Staffordshire Room, and the 7th-floor conference center with a VIP Boardroom and eight hospitality suites
"We take great pride in partnering with our clients to provide solutions”. Elisa Whaler, owner of Bray Whaler, said in a statement. “By constantly striving to meet the overall vision while watching the bottom line, we create relationships that last by growing professional and personal success” Elisa added.
Bray Whaler International is the premier global hospitality procurement firm, setting the industry standards. Their culture of success is based on a harmony of personal and professional well being, reinforced by structured systems and adaptability to market demands. This philosophy has melded perfectly to Westin’s goal to provide forward-thinking services and amenities designed to restore harmony and inspire.
Press Contacts:
CJ Johnson
Bray Whaler International
Cindy.Johnson@BrayWhaler.com
303.689.0800 ex 166
Brandon Oleson
Bray Whaler International
Brandon.Oleson@BrayWhaler.com
303.689.0800 ex 197
© 2010 Bray Whaler International
Bray Whaler Awarded DFW Grand Hyatt Renovation
03/22/10 19:29 Filed in: Projects
LATEST NEWS
March 22, 2010
Bray Whaler International Awarded DFW Grand Hyatt Renovation Project in Dallas TX
CJ Johnson
MarCom Mgr – Bray Whaler International
In the first quarter of 2010, Bray Whaler International was awarded the procurement contract for The DFW Grand Hyatt Renovation project. This Hotel opened in 2003 as one of the first Hotels embedded in an airport concourse, while also being the First Grand Hyatt in Texas. The hotel is located in Concourse D and includes renovation of 259 Guestrooms, 16 Executive and Premier Suites, 2 VIP Suites, 20 Conference rooms as well as numerous ballrooms and meeting rooms.
BrayWhaler International is well position for this project, as they recently open a second office in Dallas in December. Bray Whaler prides itself in their team approach, and solutions based procurement style for this fast paced project. “We are excited to be partnering up with the talented designer’s Morrison, Seifert & Murphy, the management skills of Woodbine Development Corp and the savvy Hyatt Operations team. Our mission is to implement the design, operator requirements, and budget into a successful product the airport authorities will continue to be proud of”, says Elisa Whaler, Owner and CEO of BrayWhaler International and Purchasing Principal of the original Grand Hyatt’s DFW.
Press Contacts:
CJ Johnson
Bray Whaler International
Cindy.Johnson@BrayWhaler.com
303.689.0800 ex 166
Brandon Oleson
Bray Whaler International
Brandon.Oleson@BrayWhaler.com
303.689.0800 ex 197
© 2010 Bray Whaler International
March 22, 2010
Bray Whaler International Awarded DFW Grand Hyatt Renovation Project in Dallas TX
CJ Johnson
MarCom Mgr – Bray Whaler International
In the first quarter of 2010, Bray Whaler International was awarded the procurement contract for The DFW Grand Hyatt Renovation project. This Hotel opened in 2003 as one of the first Hotels embedded in an airport concourse, while also being the First Grand Hyatt in Texas. The hotel is located in Concourse D and includes renovation of 259 Guestrooms, 16 Executive and Premier Suites, 2 VIP Suites, 20 Conference rooms as well as numerous ballrooms and meeting rooms.
BrayWhaler International is well position for this project, as they recently open a second office in Dallas in December. Bray Whaler prides itself in their team approach, and solutions based procurement style for this fast paced project. “We are excited to be partnering up with the talented designer’s Morrison, Seifert & Murphy, the management skills of Woodbine Development Corp and the savvy Hyatt Operations team. Our mission is to implement the design, operator requirements, and budget into a successful product the airport authorities will continue to be proud of”, says Elisa Whaler, Owner and CEO of BrayWhaler International and Purchasing Principal of the original Grand Hyatt’s DFW.
Press Contacts:
CJ Johnson
Bray Whaler International
Cindy.Johnson@BrayWhaler.com
303.689.0800 ex 166
Brandon Oleson
Bray Whaler International
Brandon.Oleson@BrayWhaler.com
303.689.0800 ex 197
© 2010 Bray Whaler International