ANNOUNCEMENTS
JJ's Building Futures Foundation 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Click for Event Flyer
In September of 2007, JJ’s Building Futures Foundation decided to host a golf tournament to raise money for our newly formed organization.  We went into the event with a lot of unknowns, the biggest being the interest level of the event.  As it turned out, we had an outstanding event that helped raise over $30,000 for our scholarship program! Now it is 2008 and this year we believe we can do even better!  We will be hosting our second golf tournament at Stoneybrook West Golf Club on Friday, September 12th, 2008. Click to download the sponsorship form. We look forward to seeing you at the event.

Williams Company Opens Tampa Office
Williams Company is excited to announce the opening of their Tampa office, located at 5402 Beaumont Center Blvd., Ste. 114, Tampa, FL 33634. We look forward to providing incredible customer service to our clients in the Tampa Bay area.

Williams Company now ESOP
Third generation family owners Bruce and Alan Williams sold a portion of the company to the Williams Company ESOP Trust. The sale was designed to perpetuate the family-owned business by opening up ownership opportunities to their employees. "Our employees are like family to us, so sharing ownership with our employees is a very natural next step in the future of The Williams Company," said Williams Company Chairman, Bruce Williams.

Nine LEED Accredited Professionals
Congratulations Trent Bonnett, Jerry Howes, Brad Kubin, Matt Olberding, Bryan Judah, Jereme Williams, Jared Fullerton, Luke Johnson, and Mike Roblin.

Williams Company makes Company Wide Commitment to Green Building
As a commitment to being a socially responsible company, Williams Company has become a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. "We are excited to play a role in helping buildings achieve LEED Certification. We understand that Green Building practices can significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and occupants." says Williams Company President, Bob Lipscomb.

Williams Company awarded "Best Places to Work" by Orlando Business Journal.  Orlando Business Journal Article.  

University of Central Florida's Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy wins CoreNet Global's Economic Development Award.
CoreNet Global, the world's leading professional association of corporate real estate executives, has named the establishment of the University of Central Florida's Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) and the expansion of Electronic Arts - Tiburon as winner of its 2006 Economic Development Leadership.  Williams Company collaborated with the University of Central Florida and the City of Orlando on this awarding winning project. 

Williams Company is pleased to announce that Bruce Williams was the recipient of NAIOP's prestigious Spirit of Orlando Award.
The award is given annually to the individual who exemplifies the true Spirit of Orlando through his or her involvement in the community and charitable organizations.

PROJECT NEWS
Williams Company is awarded the Tampa IKEA
IKEA has selected Williams Company to build their new Tampa store. Start date will be July 2008. This will be Williams second store for IKEA. The IKEA Orlando store is currently on the way to achieving its goal of becoming LEED Certified.

Avalon Middle School wins a Merit Award!
Orange County Public Schools' Avalon Middle School won a Merit Award in the Associated Builders and Contractor's Excellence in Construction contest. Williams Company completed the $21.5 million, 155,000 square foot school in less than 11 months, which is 40% faster than OCPS's typical 18-month construction schedule.

CNL Realty & Development has selected Williams Company to build The Geneva School.
This project will be a 110,000 square foot K-12 educational facility for The Geneva School.  The new school will be built on a 48-acre site in Seminole County and will include administration, classrooms, laboratories, cafeteria, gymnasium and athletic fields.  The school prides itself on its commitment to the classical approach to education.  Schenkle & Shultz Architects is doing the design.

Williams Company recently completed the new Meadowlane Intermediate school.
The School Board of Brevard County selected Williams Company to build their new $19.5 million Elementary School "T."  The school was based on a 108,000 square foot prototype developed by BRPH.  This school was built between two existing schools and included extensive off-site work.  Construction was completed in 11 months.


COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Williams Company was well representated at Miracle in the Sun-5K Run to raise funds for Rob Graham.
We had some super star performances from the Williams Company runners!  Jereme Williams won first place in the Men's 25-29 age group with a blistering time of 21:16!  If you are not a runner, you should know that this is a really fast time!  Congratulations Jereme! Rich Shannon had a personal best time of 23:40 to take third place in the Men's 30-34 and Lee McNeil took third place in the men's 40-44 with a time of 24:26!  All spectacular times!