Duke Realty Corporation Tenants Now Have a 25-Hour Day, Thanks to Carmel Concierge, a Professional Concierge Service

On April 1, 2005, the lives of approximately 3,000 Duke Parkwood Crossing tenants are about to get a little easier! Through a Premium Provider agreement between Duke Realty Corporation and Carmel Concierge, businesses and their employees will now have access to their own Personal Concierge to assist them in adding valuable time back in their day!

(PRWEB) March 29, 2005 -- It is widely known that employees are spending more time at work that ever before, which leaves workers struggling to meet all the obligations of their personal and family life. In fact, compared to 1969, Americans are spending the equivalent of one extra month a year...WORKING, compound that with the fact that, two income families now outnumber single income families! As a result, 40% of the US workforce now report they regularly work more than 50 hours per week, and 75% of workers say they handle personal responsibilities while on the job. Stress and burnout cause employees to lose job-focus, make mistakes, and become ill and irritable. For employers, that means increased absenteeism, lost productivity, greater turnover, higher healthcare costs, and more on-the-job accidents.

According to Janet Nusbaum, President of Carmel Concierge, we launch our lifestyle management services to Dukes Parkwood Crossing property next week, and more Duke properties in the near future." Duke tenants can now experience the convenience of making one call to Carmel Concierge to schedule a myriad of convenience and mobile services not typically available at the workplace. Corporate concierge services first emerged in the mid-'90s on both coasts and have quickly spread across the country. The corporate concierge model developed by Carmel Concierge is the first of its kind in Indianapolis. Ms. Nusbaum adds, through this alliance with Duke Carmel Concierge now has the opportunity to assist more than 350 local businesses improve the productivity of their workforce, while also improving the lives of their employees. Its rewarding to know that we have a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of thousands of local residents with our 'meaningful relief services."

As a value-add to Duke Tenants, Carmel Concierge has packaged its services and brings them to the workplace, thereby eliminating many time-consuming errands and life management tasks from consuming their tenants personal time. As a result, Duke businesses will realize greater job-focus from its workforce and reduced absenteeism. Janet said our mission is be that 'go to resource for our clients to handle all those time consuming tasks that take time away from whats truly important to them."

Here are just a few of the concierge amenities now available at Duke properties through Carmel Concierge:
•   Errand-running -- to the bank, post office, grocery, drug store, restaurant, pet supply, craft store, etc.
•   Routine car maintenance -- mobile oil change, tire rotation, car wash, detailing, and more
•   Corporate massage and hair cuts at the office
•   Mobile dry cleaning and alterations
•   Information research - travel planning, ticket procurement, price comparisons, etc.
•   Resource-Linksm, our one call/one click resource and referral service, connecting tenants with hand-picked, pre-screened service providers for any home or personal service need.
•   Event-planning, event set-up, coordination and clean-up
•   On-site or virtual administrative and project assistance, as an alternative to temp. agencies or part-time workers
•   Numerous at-home services -- personal shopping, packing, unpacking and organizing, home monitoring and pet-sitting, waiting at home for a delivery or repair person and weekly meal planning

On March 31st from 10am--3pm, Carmel Concierge will host an Open House for all Parkwood Crossing tenants in the Building Four conference room. Parkwood businesses have already received an introduction letter from Duke and an extensive Welcome Packet from Carmel Concierge. Tenants will also receive a Ticket to the 25-HOUR DAY", which when redeemed at the Open House enters them into a drawing for door prizes, discounts for concierge services, and free meals at many local restaurants. Service sign-up opportunities will occur at the Open House and tenants can sample Carmel Concierges service offerings, including free chair massages.

About Carmel Concierge
Based in Carmel, Indiana and launched in 2003, Carmel Concierge is the creation of Janet Nusbaum, a seasoned event planning business owner. Janet grew up in Carmel, graduating from Carmel High School and Indiana University. Carmel Concierge has been featured in numerous local and national Medias including Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, FOX 59 and Home Business Entrepreneur, a national publication. As a new Duke Premium Provider, Carmel Concierge is ready to help Tenants handle their errands, problems and time wasters. For more information, contact Janet Nusbaum, Carmel Concierge, LLC at 317-867-1540 or visit our website at www.carmelconcierge.com.

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