The North Central Group Celebrates 30 Years with 30 Barrels of Food in 30 Days

MIDDLETON, Wis., July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Owners, developers and operators of exceptional hotels, The North Central Group, is celebrating its 30 years in business by donating 30 barrels* of food to local Feeding America organizations at its 30 hotel and corporate office locations within 30 days.

The company kicks off its 30th anniversary celebration with the challenge to team members and guests at each of its 30 locations to fill at least one barrel* of food by August 30th. And for every three pounds of food collected, The North Central Group will also donate $3.00 to Feeding America (up to $3,000). Jonathan Bogatay, President and COO, says, "We're so fortunate to have team members who really understand the meaning of hospitality. They're excited to begin the food drive to help the millions of Americans struggling with hunger."

Remaining strong for three decades, through some extremely tumultuous times in the industry, is no small feat. David Lenz, Chairman and CEO, says, "Of course, there are many factors that have enabled us to grow and stay competitive. Surrounding ourselves with outstanding team members who build solid relationships with our guests, each other and within the community has certainly been a major contributor to our ongoing strength and stability."

Working with Ronald McDonald House Charities, United Way, and many other charitable organizations, The North Central Group has always believed in giving back to the communities that have supported its hotels year after year. This philosophy will certainly continue to guide them through the next 30 years and beyond.

While the company's focus has historically been on developing and managing its own hotels, the business has evolved to where it's ready to leverage its expertise to assist other owners. Says Jeff Lenz, VP and Chief Development Officer, "In the last several years, we've been approached rather frequently by owners asking if we'd consider managing their hotels or providing design and construction-related services. Up until the last couple of years, we've had so much development activity that we really didn't have the capacity to assist them. As the development pipeline has slowed industry wide, we're now in a position to deploy our resources and put our operations, design, renovation, and construction management expertise to work for assets outside our portfolio. It's been a natural progression for the company, and a great fit for other owners in need."

About The North Central Group

Built on enduring principles and an unbridled passion for hospitality and real estate development, The North Central Group is a developer, owner and operator of "focused-service" and extended stay hotels. The company currently operates 30 hotels, primarily under the Hilton and Marriott franchise brands. Visit http://www.ncghotels.com or call (608) 836-6060.

* Each Feeding America site collects food in barrels or large boxes.

Contact Information:
Jonathan Bogatay, President and COO
The North Central Group
1600 Aspen Commons, Suite 200, Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 836-6060
[email protected]
http://www.ncghotels.com

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SOURCE The North Central Group