Marketplace Homes Named as Finalist in 2010 American Business Awards(SM)

PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketplace Homes was named a Finalist today in the Most Innovative Company of the Year category in The 2010 American Business Awards.

The American Business Awards are the nation's premier business awards program.  All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit entries – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. 

"We are so excited to be a Finalist at the national level for Most Innovative Company of the Year," said Mike Kalis, Owner and Managing Partner.  "We offer something no one else does – and it benefits both consumers and the new construction industry.  We're experiencing tremendous growth because of this."    

Marketplace Homes offers a unique 6 year guaranteed lease program to consumers providing them the opportunity to build a new home with preferred builder partners.  Marketplace Homes will lease your first home for up to 6 years – with payments, utilities, and maintenance guaranteed – even tenant damage up to $5,000 is guaranteed.  

Mr. Kalis is a recognized and active entrepreneur in the metro-Detroit community and one of this year's Michigan Economic Bright Spot award winners.  In 2009 Marketplace Homes contributed to the sale of 12% of all new construction homes in Metro-Detroit and will be in 12 national markets by the end of 2010.  Currently, Marketplace Homes helps to market over 40 communities in the Metro-Detroit market through partnerships with local and national builders.

This year's Stevie Award winners will be announced during the annual gala on Monday, June 21 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.  More than six-hundred executives from across the U.S.A. are expected to attend.  The event will benefit Oceana (oceana.org), the largest international organization focused on ocean conservation. The ceremonies will be broadcast on radio nationwide by the Business TalkRadio Network.  

More than 2,700 entries from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in more than 40 categories, including Most Innovative Company of the Year, Management Team of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year, and Corporate Environmental Responsibility Program of the Year

Members of the Awards' Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and specialized final judging committees will select Stevie Award winners from among Finalists in final judging that will continue through May 28.  Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in April and May.

About Marketplace Homes

Marketplace Homes based in Plymouth, Mich., is a privately held company with operations in Metro-Detroit.  All available homes, success stories and builder partners can be found at www.marketplacehomes.com.  Please visit for more information.

About The Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.  Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.  Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.

SOURCE Marketplace Homes