CORT Celebrates Grand Opening of Miami Showroom

New Biscayne Blvd. showroom to open with Brazilian-themed VIP event

FAIRFAX, VA (May 24, 2011) CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation’s leading furniture rental provider, today announced a new store opening in Miami. The Brazilian-theme opening celebration will take place on Thursday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. and will showcase CORT’s high-end, modern furnishings and accessories.

The invitation-only opening event will feature Carnival de Rio style decorations, music and Rodizio-style food. Attendees will learn more about CORT’s rental furniture, relocation service solutions and trade show and event furnishings.

“We are excited to expand our presence in the Miami area by opening this showroom to better serve our customers,” said Janine Pringle, sales manager for CORT. “This ceremony will celebrate the store opening and CORT’s upscale variety of product and service offerings.”

This rental showroom is located in Miami at 2200 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 100 and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. CORT has more than 100 showrooms nationwide, serving as a resource for home stagers, companies, investors and individuals in transition.

“Our entire south Florida CORT team is thrilled about this beautiful showroom,” said Terry Carpenter, district general manager for CORT in south Florida. “It will be a great resource for any company or individual who wants to maintain an up-scale image while also controlling costs.”

The grand opening will also feature a giveaway for a trip for two to Rio De Janeiro. Guests will receive one giveaway entry ticket for each qualified furniture referral they provide. The winner will be drawn at 9 p.m. at the opening celebration.

CORT has been the nation’s leading “rent-to-rent” business for the past 40 years, providing furniture and accessories rental for customers who want the convenience and flexibility of rental furniture, including delivery within 48 hours and pick-up after use.

In addition to customers with a temporary need for furniture, such as relocating for a job or on a temporary assignment, or hosting a special event such as a wedding or corporate meeting, rental provides the flexibility to adjust furniture inventory quickly based on business needs, avoiding operational costs of storage, maintenance, repair and replacement.

CORT has worked with more than 80 percent of the Fortune 500 companies and supports more than 75 federal government agencies. For example, CORT has rented furniture for more than 500 offices across the country for the 2010 U.S. Census.

CORT has worked with more than 80 percent of the Fortune 500 companies and supports more than 75 federal government agencies. For example, CORT has rented furniture for more than 500 offices across the country for the 2010 U.S. Census.

CORT has worked with more than 80 percent of the Fortune 500 companies and supports more than 75 federal government agencies. For example, CORT has rented furniture for more than 500 offices across the country for the 2010 U.S. Census.