(RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC) The Generation Companies, LLC, a Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based real estate developer, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas and Tennessee, is partnering with Lakeshore Hospitality, LLC, a local hotel development and real estate company in Tallahassee, FL, on the new Candlewood Suites-Tallahassee. The mid-priced hotel, which opened in March, is owned by Lakeshore Hospitality and managed by Generation.

(JACKSONVILLE, FL) Staybridge Suites-Jacksonville, Florida, a 120-suite upscale extended-stay hotel at 8511 Touchton Road, was recently honored with two prestigious international awards at the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Americas Investor Conference in Washington, DC. The hotel has won the Newcomer Award, recognizing exceptional quality and guest service scores in the Staybridge brand, and the much-coveted Priority Club Members Choice Award, making them #1 in the Staybridge Suites brand in overall satisfaction according to Priority Club members. Approximately 150 hotels competed for these honors. The property is owned and managed by The Generation Companies, LLC (Generation), a Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based real estate developer, owner, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels.

(RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC) The Generation Companies, LLC (Generation), a Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based real estate developer, owner, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels, was recently honored with two prestigious international awards at the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Americas Investor Conference in Washington, DC. The Generation property Staybridge Suites-Jacksonville, Florida, a 120-suite upscale extended-stay hotel, received the Newcomer Award, recognizing exceptional quality and guest service scores in the Staybridge brand. The hotel also won the much-coveted Priority Club Members Choice Award, making them #1 in the Staybridge Suites brand in overall satisfaction according to Priority Club members. Approximately 150 hotels competed for these honors.

(RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC) The Generation Companies, LLC (Generation), a Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based real estate developer, owner, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels, will be honored with two prestigious international awards at the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Americas Investor Conference in Washington, DC this month.

(RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC) The Generation Companies LLC (Generation), a Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based real estate developer, owner, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels, recently broke ground for Homewood Suites/Wilmington-Mayfaire, an upscale 118-room extended-stay hotel. The property, located in the Mayfaire Development at 6732 Swan Mill Road, is scheduled to open in late spring 2010. “We are pleased to break ground on such a significant development project in the midst of a still dysfunctional credit market. Receiving the support we need from our investors and lenders in this difficult economic environment is a vote of confidence for Generation that makes us very grateful,” said H. Mark Daley, Generation President.

(RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC) The Generation Companies, LLC (Generation) a Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based real estate developer, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, Kansas and Arkansas has been awarded the management contract for the Jacksonville, NC Suburban Extended Stay Hotel located near Camp Lejeune. The approximately $8.5 million 121-room economy-priced hotel, currently under construction and slated to open in early 2010, was developed and is owned by Hotel de Estadia Estindida, a North Carolina limited liability company.

(JACKSONVILLE, NC) Jacksonville's newest hotel, the Suburban Extended Stay, conveniently located near Camp Lejeune, is under construction and slated to open in early 2010. The approximately $8.5 million 121-room economy-priced hotel was developed and is owned by Hotel de Estadia Estindida, a North Carolina limited liability company. The property will be managed by The Generation Companies, LLC (Generation), a Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based real estate developer, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels in Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Kansas, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas and Georgia.

(LENEXA, KANSAS) Lenexa’s newest hotel, the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel located at 15151 W 101st Terrace, is under construction and slated to open in March. The 118-room economy-priced hotel was developed and is owned by Lenexa Lodging, LLC, a Kansas limited liability company, and Nueterra Real Estate Development, LLC of Leawood, Kansas, a full spectrum real estate development and management services company specializing in medical, commercial and hospitality projects. The property will be managed by The Generation Companies, LLC (Generation), a Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based real estate developer, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels in Kansas, North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas and Georgia.

(RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC) The Generation Companies, LLC (Generation) a Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based real estate developer, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, Kansas and Arkansas has been awarded the management contract for the Lenexa, Kansas Suburban Extended Stay Hotel located at 15151 W 101st Terrace. The 118-room economy-priced hotel, currently under construction and slated to open in March, was developed and is owned by Lenexa Lodging, LLC, a Kansas limited liability company, and Nueterra Real Estate Development, LLC of Leawood, Kansas, a full spectrum real estate development and management services company specializing in medical, commercial and hospitality projects.

(BENTONVILLE, AR) The Suburban Extended Stay Hotel located at 200 W. Suburban Drive recently held their well-attended grand opening. The event kicked off with a 4:30 p.m. ribbon-cutting by the Lowell-Rogers area Chamber of Commerce followed by an after-hours social catered by Rogers Golden Corral and Coors. Guests were invited to register for more than 50 door prizes donated by area businesses and encouraged to bring a new toy for the holiday Toys for Tots program. Special guests included officers of Choice Hotels, which owns the Suburban brand; Michael Fortner, Regional Sales Manager with The Generation Companies, the property's management team; and Kevin Stuckey and Jon Campbell with Nueterra Real Estate, the hotel's owner...

This spring Generation added three new properties and will open a fourth in October, bringing the total number of hotels up to 24, and the team up to 297 associates. The Staybridge Suites-Jacksonville, Florida is a 120-suite upscale extended-stay hotel and the first Staybridge Suites in Jacksonville. “Jacksonville loves the warmth and upscale feel that this suites hotel brings to the market,” said GM Rolf Holte.

(BENTONVILLE, AR) Bentonville’s newest hotel, the Suburban Extended Stay, located at 200 SW Suburban Lane, is slated to open later this month. The 118-room economy-priced hotel was developed and is owned by Nueterra Real Estate Development, LLC of Leawood, Kansas, a full spectrum real estate development and management services company specializing in medical, commercial and hospitality projects. The property will be managed by The Generation Companies, LLC (Generation), a Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based real estate developer, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, Texas and Arkansas. Generation veteran Tara Primm, formerly of the Suburban Extended Stay of Greensboro NC, has been named general manager. The hotel will bring approximately 12 jobs to the area.

(MIRAMAR BEACH, FL) – Candlewood Suites of Destin/Miramar Beach announces its grand opening and ribbon cutting for Tuesday, September 16th from 4:30pm-7:30pm.  Local business owners and residents are encouraged to come out and join the Candlewood team as they celebrate their new home on the Emerald Coast.  Complimentary food and drinks will be provided by Carrabbas Italian Grill and Vintij Wine Boutique along with live music and various door prizes from area vendors.

At the helm of a quickly growing company that owns and operates hotel properties in several states, dynamic duo and fellow ORU alumni Mark Daley and Ron Jacobsen have taken on the challenge of making God and His values a central part of their business.

Generation Repositions Newly Acquired Memphis Hotel As Staybridge Suites October 28, 2005
Recently acquired the Hawthorn Suites of Ridgeway Center Parkway in Memphis, Tennessee,
and repositioned the hotel as a Staybridge Suites.

RTP-Based Generation Celebrates Grand Opening of DC Area Extended Stay Hotel Campus
July 22, 2005

Generation’s Operating Partner Program Pays Off for Company and Partners March 3, 2005
What company wouldn’t want to be an innovator, boldly turning the tired old business model
upside-down and shaking it a couple of times?

Coupland Joins Generation as CFO January 7, 2005
Randy Coupland of Raleigh, NC recently joined The Generation Companies as CFO (Chief
Financial Officer)