Wednesday, April 29, 2009

1% For The Planet

CollegeWeekends.com is proud to announce that we are official members of 1% For The Planet


Here is a quick blurb from their website on what they are about.

To be perfectly honest, it’s not about us. It’s about businesses recognizing that industry and ecology are inherently connected. It’s about realizing the positive effects of connecting businesses, consumers and nonprofits through philanthropy. And it’s about understanding that the true cost of doing business can be mitigated by a simple pledge to the planet.


Since 2002, 1% For The Planet has inspired members of the business community to contribute 1% of sales to environmental groups around the world. In return, this growing alliance of companies is given the opportunity not only to see their self-worth rise, but their net worth climb as well.


Not long ago I read Yvon Chouinard's(founder of Patagonia) book "Let My People Go Surfing", and that is how I learned about 1% For The Planet. The book had a profound impact on me in that it helped me realize that I really can make a difference, and I strongly recommend the book to anybody in the business world. I think if we all read the book and adopted Chouinard's tenets of envirionmental and social responsibility, the world would be a better place.

Home Owner Testimonial


Home Owner Testimonials from CollegeWeekends.com on Vimeo.

This is our new home owner video testimonial. Thanks Steve and Michelle for helping us spread the word!

If you are a potential renter be sure to check out Steve and Michelle's properties. If you are a homeowner that wants help with pictures or the details of managing your rental Steven is helping CollegeWeekends.com offer a more complete service by helping our clients manage their properties. If you are interested in this extra level of service please let us know.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

CollegeWeekends.com Launches Beta Version of New Site

After several sleepless nights and almost a years worth of work we have finally launched our new website. It is a beta version and undoubtedly has a few kinks left to work out, but we believe it a major improvement over the old site. I have posted a screen shot tutorial that shows how to search the site to find the perfect vacation rental property for your visit to Charlottesville. Please don't hesitate to comment on this blog or to e-mail us directly if you have any thoughts, problems, or praise for the new site. Also don't hestiate to let us know if you would like to see CW.com in your collegetown.


Property Search Tutorial 4/10 from CollegeWeekends.com on Vimeo.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Hello!

Welcome to the new College Weekends!