Central Oregon Builders Association Awards Developer of the Year Award to Brooks Resources Corporation Bend, Oregon real

estate company is honored for its role in helping to grow the area responsibly Bend, OR, January 25, 2013 -- The Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) hon ored Bend, Oregon real estate development company Brooks Resources Corporation w ith its 2012 Developer of the Year at its annual Awards of Excellence gala earli er this month. The award was granted based on criteria such as the companys visio n for developing land for housing throughout Central Oregon and its forty-year-p lus history contributing to the landscape of the region. Brooks Resources was founding member of COBA 41 years ago, helping to lay the fo undation for what COBA has become today, said Tim Knopp, executive vice president of COBA. With developments that have shaped Central Oregon ranging from Black Bu tte Ranch to NorthWest Crossing Brooks Resources commitment to our industry and o ur community is indisputable. This is their fourth COBA Excellence Award, and we were honored to present it to them. In the last year, Brooks Resources Corporation has continued work on award-winni ng neighborhoods like Bends NorthWest Crossing, a joint venture with Tennant Fami ly Limited Partnership, as well as projects like North Rim on Awbrey Butte, Iron Horse in Prineville and Yarrow in Madras. Designed to meet the needs of a divers e population, the company also takes special care to conserve natural surroundin gs around home sites and encourage positive, sustainable community growth. Beyond its real estate projects, Brooks Resources also has a strong commitment t o giving back to the community it calls home. To continue nurturing an active re lationship with Central Oregon, the corporation formed the Bend Foundation, whic h supports education, arts and cultural institutions, parks and other endeavors with a minimum 3% of the companys pre-tax profits each year. In addition, employe es are encouraged to volunteer in the community and given paid time off each wee k to spend time doing charitable work. Brooksalso has an employee matching contri bution programwhereby cash contributions made by employees to non-profit organiza tions are matched dollar-for-dollar by the company, up to $1000 annually. Brooks Resources Corporation has a long history delivering quality real roducts and services in Central Oregon. With roots in the original 1916 canlon lumber company that sparked a boom in Bends growth for the next ry, Brooks Resources is one of the oldest and most respected developers rea. estate p Brooks-S half centu in the a

About Brooks Resources Corporation Brooks Resources Corporation, based in Bend, Oregon, is a real estate developmen t company that delivers quality real estate products and services in Central Ore gon. Offering a diverse choice of premier neighborhoods in Central Oregon, Brook s Resources Corporation is committed to the preservation of natural environment around home sites, positive growth of communities and an active relationship wit h the communities of Central Oregon. Its current developments include North Rim on Awbrey Butte, IronHorse in Prinevi lle, Yarrow in Madras and NorthWest Crossing (a joint venture with Tennant Famil y Limited Partnership). In addition it operates Mount Bachelor Village Resort, B otanical Developments and Brooks Resources Realty. For more information, visit h ttp://www.brooksresources.com. Contact : Marie Melsheimer Brooks Resources Corporation

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