--- title: United Group of Companies | News | Press Releases description: Press Releases | --- This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. [![United Group](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UGOC_Logo-Horizontal-WEB%20(Custom).png?width=825&height=160&name=UGOC_Logo-Horizontal-WEB%20(Custom).png "United Group")](https://www.ugoc.com/) ** ![News](https://www.ugoc.com/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/company_header2%20(1).jpg) # News #### The United Group of Companies, Inc. [![Clubhouse-Enterance](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/Clubhouse-Enterance.jpg?width=550&name=Clubhouse-Enterance.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/2018/diamond-oaks-village-wins-at-national-home-building-award-ceremony/) ### January 12, 2018 ## [Diamond Oaks Village Wins At National Home Building Award Ceremony](https://www.ugoc.com/2018/diamond-oaks-village-wins-at-national-home-building-award-ceremony/) **Bonita Springs, FL**-Diamond Oaks Village is pleased to announce that the luxury independent living community in Bonita Springs, FL won a silver award for “Best 55+ Independent Living Community” at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best of 55+ Housing Awards. The... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/2018/diamond-oaks-village-wins-at-national-home-building-award-ceremony/) [![DOV-new (1)](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/DOV-new%20(1).jpg?width=550&name=DOV-new%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/diamond-oaks-village-a-finalist-for-best-55-independent-living-community) ### October 27, 2017 ## [Diamond Oaks Village A Finalist For Best 55+ Independent Living Community](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/diamond-oaks-village-a-finalist-for-best-55-independent-living-community) **Bonita Springs, FL**-Diamond Oaks Village is pleased to announce that the brand new, luxury independent living community, located at [24110 South Tamiami Trail](https://maps.google.com/?q=24110+South+Tamiami+Trail&entry=gmail&source=g) in Bonita Springs, adjacent to Pelican Bay Landing and 1.5 miles from Coconut Point Mall is a finalist for a gold or... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/diamond-oaks-village-a-finalist-for-best-55-independent-living-community) [![DOV-Ribbon-Cutting](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/DOV-Ribbon-Cutting.jpg?width=550&name=DOV-Ribbon-Cutting.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2017/bonita-springs-welcomes-new-55-apartment-community/) ### August 23, 2017 ## [BONITA SPRINGS WELCOMES NEW 55+ APARTMENT COMMUNITY](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2017/bonita-springs-welcomes-new-55-apartment-community/) Another successful ribbon cutting in the books for the United Group of Companies, this time at [Diamond Oaks Village](http://www.diamondoaksvillage.com/), Bonita Springs’ newest and most luxurious independent senior living community for adults aged 55 and older. [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2017/bonita-springs-welcomes-new-55-apartment-community/) [![Deerfield-Ribbon-Cutting](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/Deerfield-Ribbon-Cutting.jpeg?width=550&name=Deerfield-Ribbon-Cutting.jpeg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2017/utica-welcomes-newest-apartment-townhome-community/) ### August 18, 2017 ## [UTICA WELCOMES NEWEST APARTMENT & TOWNHOME COMMUNITY](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2017/utica-welcomes-newest-apartment-townhome-community/) Deerfield Place, Utica’s newest multi-family apartment and townhome community, located within minutes of the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus, celebrated their grand opening on Thursday with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2017/utica-welcomes-newest-apartment-townhome-community/) [![Photo-2017-07-16-16-03-38_2106](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/Photo-2017-07-16-16-03-38_2106.jpg?width=550&name=Photo-2017-07-16-16-03-38_2106.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2017/college-suites-at-hudson-valley-celebrates-grand-opening-with-official-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/) ### August 10, 2017 ## [COLLEGE SUITES AT HUDSON VALLEY CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2017/college-suites-at-hudson-valley-celebrates-grand-opening-with-official-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/) College Suites at Hudson Valley is open and ready for Capital Region college students to move-in! [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2017/college-suites-at-hudson-valley-celebrates-grand-opening-with-official-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/) [![Rendering-View-2-Final-Medium](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/Rendering-View-2-Final-Medium.jpg?width=550&name=Rendering-View-2-Final-Medium.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2016/hudson-valley-community-college-names-united-group-as-student-housing-developer/) ### January 26, 2016 ## [Hudson Valley Community College Names United Group as Student Housing Developer](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2016/hudson-valley-community-college-names-united-group-as-student-housing-developer/) **Troy, NY** – Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) has chosen Michael J. Uccellini and United Group to develop a student housing community at the corner of Morrison Avenue and Vandenburgh Avenue in Troy, NY. Located within walking distance of the HVCC campus, the proposed plans... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2016/hudson-valley-community-college-names-united-group-as-student-housing-developer/) [![NAHB-Best-55-Awards-e1453324350634](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/NAHB-Best-55-Awards-e1453324350634.jpg?width=550&name=NAHB-Best-55-Awards-e1453324350634.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2016/united-group-receives-two-gold-awards-at-the-national-association-of-home-builders-nahb-best-of-55-housing-awards/) ### January 20, 2016 ## [United Group Receives Two Gold Awards at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best of 55+ Housing Awards](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2016/united-group-receives-two-gold-awards-at-the-national-association-of-home-builders-nahb-best-of-55-housing-awards/) **Troy, NY** – United Group was announced as a gold award winner for two NAHB Best of 55+ awards at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. The NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards are the industry’s only national awards program that honors superiority in building, design,... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2016/united-group-receives-two-gold-awards-at-the-national-association-of-home-builders-nahb-best-of-55-housing-awards/) [![DSD_0968-Large-e1450881565787](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/DSD_0968-Large-e1450881565787.jpg?width=550&name=DSD_0968-Large-e1450881565787.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/united-group-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-diamond-oaks-village-grand-opening-of-sandalwood-village-and-nahb-55-awards/) ### December 23, 2015 ## [United Group Celebrates Groundbreaking of Diamond Oaks Village, Grand Opening of Sandalwood Village, and NAHB 55+ Awards](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/united-group-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-diamond-oaks-village-grand-opening-of-sandalwood-village-and-nahb-55-awards/) **Troy, NY** – The United Group of Companies, Inc. celebrated three momentous events this past November – the groundbreaking of [Diamond Oaks Village](https://www.ugoc.com/property/diamond-oaks-village/), the grand opening of [Sandalwood Village](https://www.ugoc.com/property/sandalwood-village/) and United Group being named a finalist for two national housing awards. Diamond Oaks Village... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/united-group-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-diamond-oaks-village-grand-opening-of-sandalwood-village-and-nahb-55-awards/) [![Club-View-Rendering-e1437151092128](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/Club-View-Rendering-e1437151092128.jpg?width=550&name=Club-View-Rendering-e1437151092128.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/diamond-oaks-village-groundbreaking-and-tear-down-of-the-ship-to-happen-next-month/) ### October 30, 2015 ## [Diamond Oaks Village Groundbreaking and Tear Down of “The Ship” to Happen Next Month](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/diamond-oaks-village-groundbreaking-and-tear-down-of-the-ship-to-happen-next-month/) **Bonita Springs, FL** – A groundbreaking ceremony for [Diamond Oaks Village](https://www.ugoc.com/property/diamond-oaks-village/) – a brand new apartment community for active, independent adults 55 and up – will be held on Friday, November 13 at 10:00AM at 24080 S. Tamiami Trail in Bonita Springs. To kick-off construction, the tear... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/diamond-oaks-village-groundbreaking-and-tear-down-of-the-ship-to-happen-next-month/) [![sandalwood_feature](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/sandalwood_feature.jpg?width=550&name=sandalwood_feature.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/sandalwood-village-announces-grand-opening-ceremony/) ### October 30, 2015 ## [Sandalwood Village Announces Grand Opening Ceremony](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/sandalwood-village-announces-grand-opening-ceremony/) **Naples, FL** – [Sandalwood Village](https://www.ugoc.com/property/sandalwood-village/) is Naples’ newest independent senior living community. Having opened their doors in late July 2015, there will be a grand opening ceremony for Sandalwood Village on Thursday, November 12 from 4 – 6PM at 3511 Vanderbilt Beach Road. Elected... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/sandalwood-village-announces-grand-opening-ceremony/) [![IMG_03801](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/IMG_03801.jpg?width=550&name=IMG_03801.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/sandalwood-village-has-officially-opened/) ### July 29, 2015 ## [Sandalwood Village Has Officially Opened!](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/sandalwood-village-has-officially-opened/) **Naples, FL** – Today’s the day to become a part of Naples’ newest neighborhood! [Sandalwood Village](https://www.ugoc.com/property/sandalwood-village/), an active, independent senior living community has officially opened its doors. Located at 3511 Vanderbilt Beach Road, residents have begun moving into their new homes and meeting... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/sandalwood-village-has-officially-opened/) [![16-pages-breaking-ground (1)](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/16-pages-breaking-ground%20(1).png?width=550&name=16-pages-breaking-ground%20(1).png) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/fox-run-at-fulton-breaks-ground/) ### July 20, 2015 ## [Fox Run at Fulton Breaks Ground](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/fox-run-at-fulton-breaks-ground/) **Poughkeepsie, NY** – [Fox Run at Fulton](http://www.foxrunatfulton.com) has officially broken ground. The ceremony was held on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at 66 Fulton Avenue in Poughkeepsie, NY. Elected officials and over 25 guests attended the 3:00PM event to celebrate the latest addition to the Poughkeepsie... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/fox-run-at-fulton-breaks-ground/) [![Club-View-Rendering-e1437151092128 (1)](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/Club-View-Rendering-e1437151092128%20(1).jpg?width=550&name=Club-View-Rendering-e1437151092128%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/diamond-oaks-village-is-unanimously-approved/) ### July 17, 2015 ## [Diamond Oaks Village Planned Unit Development Is Unanimously Approved](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/diamond-oaks-village-is-unanimously-approved/) **Bonita Springs, FL** – Bonita Springs City Council unanimously approved the planned unit development for the new active senior living community, Diamond Oaks Village (DOV). On the morning of Wednesday, July 15th, 2015, the Bonita Springs City Council voted in favor of tearing down... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/diamond-oaks-village-is-unanimously-approved/) [![foxrun](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/foxrun.jpg?width=550&name=foxrun.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/united-group-awarded-third-party-property-management-contract-for-fox-run-at-fulton-in-poughkeepsie-ny/) ### April 7, 2015 ## [United Group awarded third-party property management contract for Fox Run at Fulton in Poughkeepsie, NY](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/united-group-awarded-third-party-property-management-contract-for-fox-run-at-fulton-in-poughkeepsie-ny/) TROY, NY – The United Group of Companies, Inc., and its affiliated management division, has been awarded a third-party property management contract with Page Park Associates on their upcoming housing development, [Fox Run at Fulton](http://www.foxrunatfulton.com), in Poughkeepsie, NY. Fox Run will be built... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/united-group-awarded-third-party-property-management-contract-for-fox-run-at-fulton-in-poughkeepsie-ny/) [![SWV-Terrace](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/SWV-Terrace.jpg?width=550&name=SWV-Terrace.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/united-group-wins-national-honor-for-independent-living-apartment-community-in-florida/) ### February 19, 2015 ## [United Group Wins National Honor for Independent Living Apartment Community in Florida](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/united-group-wins-national-honor-for-independent-living-apartment-community-in-florida/) **TROY, N.Y.**–The United Group of Companies, Inc., a corporation that excels in the development, financing, construction, and professional management of real estate, is pleased to announce it has received a Silver Award from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best of... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2015/united-group-wins-national-honor-for-independent-living-apartment-community-in-florida/) [![NAHB](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/NAHB.jpg?width=550&name=NAHB.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/united-group-named-finalist-for-national-award-two-new-developments-continue/) ### December 29, 2014 ## [United Group Named Finalist For National Award, Two New Developments Continue](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/united-group-named-finalist-for-national-award-two-new-developments-continue/) **Troy, NY –** The United Group of Companies, Inc. is being recognized as a finalist in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) “Best of 50+ Housing Awards” program for their Naples, FL-based Sandalwood Village apartment development. Currently in the final phases of... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/united-group-named-finalist-for-national-award-two-new-developments-continue/) [![GlenwoodRenderings-1](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/GlenwoodRenderings-1.jpg?width=550&name=GlenwoodRenderings-1.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/glenmont-abbey-village-coming-soon-to-bethlehem/) ### October 1, 2014 ## [Glenmont Abbey Village: Coming Soon to Bethlehem](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/glenmont-abbey-village-coming-soon-to-bethlehem/) *Active senior housing community hosting event to welcome potential residents* [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/glenmont-abbey-village-coming-soon-to-bethlehem/) [![](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/JeffArnold_1.jpg?width=550&name=JeffArnold_1.jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/united-group-welcomes-chief-operating-officer/) ### April 28, 2014 ## [United Group Welcomes Chief Operating Officer](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/united-group-welcomes-chief-operating-officer/) **Troy, NY –** As United Group of Companies continues to grow and evolve, the company welcomesJeff Arnold as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of United Realty Management Corp., AMO®. Jeff will have direct responsibility and oversight of the Management and Marketing divisions of United... [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/united-group-welcomes-chief-operating-officer/) [![sandalwood_gb2 (1)](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/sandalwood_gb2%20(1).jpg?width=550&name=sandalwood_gb2%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/community-gathers-for-groundbreaking-of-sandalwood-village/) ### January 27, 2014 ## [Community Gathers for Groundbreaking of Sandalwood Village](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/community-gathers-for-groundbreaking-of-sandalwood-village/) [Read More](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/community-gathers-for-groundbreaking-of-sandalwood-village/) [![110325_18 (1)](https://www.ugoc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UnitedGroup_March2019/Images/110325_18%20(1).jpg?width=550&name=110325_18%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/the-lodge-at-bridgemill-wins-award-of-excellence/) ### January 22, 2014 ## [The Lodge at BridgeMill Wins Award of Excellence](https://www.ugoc.com/company/news-old/2014/the-lodge-at-bridgemill-wins-award-of-excellence/) The Lodge at BridgeMill was recently presented with a SeniorAdvisor Excellence Award for receiving consistently high ratings from residents and their families in 2013. 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