The Best Jobs in America

Focus.com has released their list of The Best Jobs in America. They chart shows the top 35 professions with information such as total jobs in the sector, median salary and top pay. The top 5 jobs on the list are systems engineer, physician assistant, college professor, nurse practitioner, and IT project manager.

Are you relocating due to a career change? Churchill has temporary housing solutions for your relocation needs. View our inventory in the east coast and nationwide. Please call us at 866-255-0593 for more info.

Churchill partners with The 903 Residences in Providence, RI

Churchill Corporate Services, serving Fortune 500 Companies and the corporate community with corporate housing and furniture rental services for over thirty years, announces the expansion of its corporate housing locations through an exclusive partnership in Providence, RI. The company began offering luxury apartments at The 903 Residences in Providence in early February.

The 903 Residences’ 1- and 2-bedroom feature many of the amenities that are available in Churchill apartments, including concierge, swimming pool, fitness center, and private theater. Introductory rates start at $99 per day for 1-bedroom apartments and $115 per day for 2- bedroom apartments. For more information, or to make a reservation, contact Lauren Bonner at 800-587-2640 x5605.

The new RI location expands the extensive selection of apartments offered by Churchill in the Northeast. “Churchill has many clients in NY, CT, MA, FL, and Washington D.C. with corporate offices in RI, so our expansion to Providence was a natural progression to be able to accommodate their relocation needs,” said Executive Vice President Patrick Flynn.

Churchill’s Services also include Short-Term Unfurnished Housing, Furniture Rental, Apartment Management and Concierge Services. Churchill has been providing these services for over 30 years, from locations throughout the East Coast in NY, NJ, MA, DC, and FL.

Top 25 Cities For Artists & Designers

Artbistro.com has named the Top 25 Cities For Designers and Artists. The criteria for the list included the cities’ growth rates, average salaries, costs of living and the rate of unemployment increase since February 2008. Some notable cities on the list include Hartford, CT which made #24 on the list and Nashville, TN which was #15 on the list.

Churchill has short-term temporary housing in Connecticut and Tennessee. Please contact us at 866-255-0593 for more info.

Aerial Photos of Snowy Washington DC

A member of the United States Park Police Rescue took aerial photos of Washington DC after the February 6th snow storm. The gallery includes photos of Jefferson Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, and the World War II Memorial, among others. The snow storm set a record with 32.4 inches of snow fell on Washington’s Dulles International Airport over two days, breaking a January 7-8, 1996, record of 23.2 inches.

Are you in need of temporary housing in the Washington DC area? Contact us at 866-255-0593 or email DC@furnishedhousing.com for more information.

Courtesy of myfoxdc.com

How Cities Heal After Disasters

Newsweek.com’s slideshow, “Aftermath: How cities Heal After Disasters“, takes a look at 10 cities that have suffered major catastrophes and their paths to recovery.  Some examples include the Great Fire of Chicago in 1871, which transformed Chicago into a pioneer of steel-frame construction. Another example is the Johnstown Flood of 1889, which helped establish the American Red Cross as the preeminent disaster relief organization in the United States.

Churchill offers complete turnkey disaster housing solutions in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington DC. Please contact 866-255-0593 for more information.

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress.

What Makes a City Green?

National Geographic’s Green Guide asks the question, “What Makes a City Green?“  They came up with twelve criteria that can rate “how green” cities are. The criteria are air quality, electricity used and production, environmental perspective, environmental policy, green design, green space, public health, recycling, socioeconomic factors, transportation and water quality. Each of these factors was equally weighted, with a maximum score of 1 point per criterion, to create an overall maximum possible score of 11 points, though only one city, Eugene, Oregon, scored 9 or better.

Churchill has corporate apartments in many green cities across the United States. Please call 866-255-0593 or email us for more information.

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.

10 Failed Doomsday Prophecies

While some people believe year 2012 is the end of the world, NationalGeographic.com’s APOCALYPSE PICTURES: 10 Failed Doomsday Prophecies highlights some of the past’s failed predictions. Some of the failed Doomsday predictions include The Great Fire of London of 1666, Halley’s comet appearance in 1910, and 1997′s comet Hale-Bopp which inspired the Heaven’s Gate suicides.

When disaster strikes, Churchill offers complete turnkey disaster housing solutions. Please contact our experts at 866-255-0593 for a consultation.

Photo courtesy of nationalgeographic.com

Colo the Gorilla Celebrates her 53rd Birthday

Colo the gorilla celebrated her 53rd birthday on December 22nd making her the oldest gorilla in captivity. Born on December 22, 1956 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Colo is the first gorilla to be born in captivity in the world. Her name, Colo is derived from her birth place, Columbus, Ohio.

Colo has 3 children, Emmy, Toni, and Oscar; all named after entertainment awards. She also has multiple 3rd, 4th and 5th generation offspring. To celebrate her 53rd birthday, zoo keepers had a cake for her and treats for her gorilla family.

Churchill has many short-term apartments available in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Please contact us at 866-255-0593 or email us if you have any questions about corporate housing in the Ohio area.

Washington DC’s “Snowmap”

Washington DC’s Department of Transportation’s latest project is the Snow Response Reporting System which is a map providing information to residents about the city’s response to severe winter weather. The map features color coded street conditions and has links to live traffic cam images. Residents can also search the map by street address, intersection, block or common place name.

Churchill has short-term, corporate housing rentals available in Washington DC.  Please call us at 800-481-6508 or email us at DC@furnishedhousing.com for more details.

First Skate at Fenway

The 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic will be played on New Year’s Day at Fenway Park in Boston.  This will be the third NHL Winter Classic in the U.S. and will be the first time at Fenway Park.  The Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins will face off on a 200 x 85 foot rink that extends from first to third base.

According to MLB, “The first Winter Classic was in 2008, pinning the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Last year’s Winter Classic at Wrigley Field — between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks — attracted the largest audience for a regular-season NHL game in 34 years.”

If you would like a chance to skate at Fenway Park, the Boston Red Soxs have a raffle where 75 winners and their guest will be chosen to attend a one-hour group skate on Jan 9th, shortly after the 2010 Winter Classic. You can get more information at redsox.com/skate. Proceeds will benefit The Red Sox Foundation which serves the health, education, recreation, and social service needs of children and families in need across New England.

Churchill has short-term, temporary housing in the Boston area. We’ll be happy to help you with any short-term rental needs.

Photo courtesy of MLB.com.