Back to Company News September 6, 2011 Partnering with your Tenants to Grow Business Together In an effort to aid local small business owners during these trying economic times, the Aikens Group and City National Bank are giving free advertising to their business customers and commercial tenants.  The Aikens Group has several programs in place

Back to Company News July 25, 2011 "Winchester’s Hidden Culinary Secret" Usually when one thinks of eating at a restaurant located at a hotel, one does not think that you will experience an outstanding culinary experience.  This is one of many reasons that Winchester's Hilton Garden Inn is popular not only to its returning guests

Back to Company News July 25, 2011 “Winchester’s Hidden Culinary Secret” Usually when one thinks of eating at a restaurant located at a hotel, one does not think that you will experience an outstanding culinary experience.  This is one of many reasons that Winchester's Hilton Garden Inn is popular not only to its returning guests

Back to Company News July 21, 2011 H&W Construction’s NEW Pavement Maintenance Solutions!!! In today’s economy cost savings and maintaining a professional image are even more important than what they were in the past.  Tenants are harder to find and expecting more.  As a developer the Aikens Group realizes this and understands these needs.  To

Back to Company News July 21, 2011 H&W Construction’s NEW Pavement Maintenance Solutions!!! In today’s economy cost savings and maintaining a professional image are even more important than what they were in the past.  Tenants are harder to find and expecting more.  As a developer the Aikens Group realizes this and understands these needs.  To

Back to Company News July 18, 2011 Aikens Group Blood Drive Challenge 2011 The Aikens Group hosted their annual blood drive challenge on July 1, 2011.  This exciting event collected 25 pints, which can save up to 75 lives!  “We realize the importance of blood donations prior to a holiday weekend and were happy we

Back to Company News July 13, 2011 Open House Today for new Eye Care – Dr. Alla Y. Hynes, MD Congratulations to Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons PC.   We welcome Dr. Alla Y. Hynes to Winchester.  She is located at Dominion Square - 158 Front Royal Pike, Suite 303.  This is on the corner of

Back to Company News June 30, 2011 Holiday Inn Express Winchester, VA South – Stephens City:Feature New Sign, Brand Standards, and Renovates The new Holiday Inn sign introduced in 2007 is making its way around the world. And today, the Holiday Inn Express Winchester, Va South – Stephens City reveals this green and blue beacon

Back to Company News June 2, 2011 "Go West Young Man" – Interstate 81 Corridor Sees Growth of Commercial Opportunities over the Mountain. A new move is growing by leaps and bounds as more Northern Virginia businesses look at expanding or relocating their businesses across the mountain into Frederick County /Winchester and the Interstate 81

Back to Company News June 2, 2011 “Go West Young Man” – Interstate 81 Corridor Sees Growth of Commerical Opportunities over the Mountain. A new move is growing by leaps and bounds as more Northern Virginia businesses look at expanding or relocating their businesses across the mountain into Frederick County /Winchester and the Interstate 81

Back to Company News May 31, 2011 Life Insurance – Yes or No! One of the most important products a person can purchase is life insurance.  The funds from a life insurance policy can help cover final expenses or help provide for the financial well being of a family after the loss of a love

Back to Company News May 27, 2011 2011 Marketing Strategy is New Networking with Commercial Tenants The Aikens Group is taking an aggressive marketing approach to building strong relationships. 2011 marks eighty years of doing business in the Shenandoah Valley. Success has come thru the strong relationships Aikens Group has built with their customers. By

Back to Company News May 26, 2011 "Barns of Rose Hill Historic Preservation" – Best Example of Preserving the Past by Building for the Future. In today’s busy environment one does not often look at the construction industry from a creative viewpoint. However when working on a restoration project and taking two old barns and

Back to Company News May 26, 2011 “Barns of Rose Hill Historic Preservation” – Best Example of Preserving the Past by Building for the Future. In today’s busy environment one does not often look at the construction industry from a creative viewpoint. However when working on a restoration project and taking two old barns and

Back to Company News May 16, 2011 The Grape Escape – A Fabulous Wine Adventure! If you are thinking of visiting the Blue Ridge Shenandoah Valley, consider taking a Wine Tour.  The Hampton Inn and Conference Center in Winchester, Virginia in conjunction with eight (8) local vineyards in the area is offering two wine touring

Back to Company News April 8, 2011 Winchester Hilton Garden Inn – #1 in the United States. The Hilton Garden Inn Winchester was ranked #1 in Overall Brand Loyalty out of 500 Hilton Garden Inn hotels in the United States for outstanding performance.  Sherri Cooper, General Manager, credits the hotel staff's attention to detail.  "It

Back to Company News April 1, 2011 2011 Economy and the Apartment Industry – Apple Blossom Special for Winchester Apartments Even though the housing market is at an all time low going into its second major price drop dip, one is not seeing homeowners going out and grabbing up these great values.  As a matter

Back to Company News March 30, 2011 Business Highlights – Aikens Commercial Group welcomes Three New Tenants Andrew Nicholson, Commercial Property Sales Manager for The Aikens Group is pleased to welcome three new commercial tenants to our Aikens Community Network. Rockwell's Moving and Storage Co. Inc. has relocated its administrative offices to 318 Wilson Street

Back to Company News March 28, 2011 Roma on the Go – new Winchester Restaurant! When 2444 became available on Valley Avenue, Ben Ritenour owner of Roma's Restaurant in Stephens City said "he could not pass up this prime location!".  He quickly negotiated a lease with the Aikens Group and the rest is history.  Roma

Back to Company News March 10, 2011 Hampton Inn Front Royal Re-Grand Opening – "newly remodeled" The Hampton Inn Front Royal is pleased to announce the Re-Grand Opening of our recently expanded and newly renovated hotel.  The Hampton Inn Front Royal has increased its size by 27 rooms, bringing the total of sleeping rooms to

Back to Company News March 10, 2011 Hampton Inn Front Royal Re-Grand Opening – “newly remodeled” The Hampton Inn Front Royal is pleased to announce the Re-Grand Opening of our recently expanded and newly renovated hotel.  The Hampton Inn Front Royal has increased its size by 27 rooms, bringing the total of sleeping rooms to

Back to Company News February 25, 2011 Dominion Square – Best Value Commercial Location in Winchester, VA! Aikens Group Commercial Properties is revamping a successful office complex, Dominion Square, to focus on the need for a professional business center at the intersection of Route 50 and Route 522 South. With the increase in traffic and

Back to Company News February 24, 2011 Business Highlights: Blue Plate Books Blue Plate Books is one of the businesses which the recent poor economy has not hurt.   Opening in September 2008, Owner Pat Saine's goal is to be a good local resource for helping books circulate around the community.  Not usually thinking of a

Back to Company News February 24, 2011 H & W Construction awarded bid – 2nd renovation project! The Frederick County School Board voted unanimously to award the contract for renovation of the Administration Building on Amherst Street to H & W Construction Company.  The 25,592 square foot building will include an extensive upgrading to support

Back to Company News February 24, 2011 H & W Construction awarded bid – 2nd renovation project! The Frederick County School Board voted unanimously to award the contract for renovation of the Administration Building on Amherst Street to H & W Construction Company.  The 25,592 square foot building will include an extensive upgrading to support

Back to Company News February 23, 2011 Tear it Down or Restore It: “Barns of Rose Hill Historic Preservation” If money was the decision maker and history had no influence on our culture, then all old buildings would be destroyed and our children would have no past to look at.  A perfect example would be

Back to Company News February 23, 2011 Tear it Down or Restore It: "Barns of Rose Hill Historic Preservation" If money was the decision maker and history had no influence on our culture, then all old buildings would be destroyed and our children would have no past to look at.  A perfect example would be

Back to Company News February 2, 2011 Corporate Apartments — a growing industry matching Extended Stay Hotels A new request in the Apartment and Hotel industry in the Shenandoah Valley is Extended Stay hotel rooms or  fully furnished apartments often referred to as Corporate Apartments. Consumers are looking  for an alternative to spending nights in

Back to Company News January 28, 2011 Aikens Group Hotels – Leading Accommodation Locations for Blue Ridge Brides One of the industries that the Aikens Group Hotels reach out to is the Brides and Grooms looking for either accommodations or reception venues in the Blue Ridge and the Shenandoah Valley.  January and February are the

Back to Company News January 24, 2011 Welcoming Andrew Nicholson and Dwayne Shank The Aikens Group would like to welcome two new managers to our team. Andrew Nicholson was recently hired as the Commercial Property Manager for Aikens Group. He  will be handling commercial leasing and property management.  Nicholson comes to Aikens Group with over twenty