One of my favorite things to do is empower homeowners to take control of the remodeling process. I don't mean by being their own project manager, but by knowing how to keep an…
Business Rx: This renovator looks to build on its success This week, the experts at the D.C. chapter of the business mentoring nonprofit SCORE offer advice on how one renovation company can build…
There is nothing like celebrating a completed project with our clients. Handing the keys back to them and knowing they’re thrilled with their renovation is priceless. I often picture the family enjoying their…
It’s been a few months since the New Year, and the season for renovating is starting to heat up! New Years resolutions are being realized, and spring is approaching – a great time…
Mina (2nd from R) joins the rest of the NAWBO Greater DC board at their annual banquet in June At their annual banquet and luncheon on June 4th, the National Association of Women…
An avid speaker and supporter of women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, Synergy’s own Mina Fies was recently interviewed by WUSA 9 in Washington, DC for a series featuring women business owners! The series, a…
Mark and I have always felt that giving back to the local community is an important part of owning a business and find that true happiness consists not just in personal achievement, but…
As a woman-owned business, we love to pay forward all the support we’ve gotten from organizations in the area that sincerely care about promoting strong women entrepreneurs! The tenacity and creativity of our…
We know all too well that it’s no small task to open a small business during a recession! That’s why from the moment Synergy D&C was conceived, we’ve benefited from the invaluable mentoring…
We at Synergy are honored to receive another special distinction, this time from homeowners and potential renovators just like you across the country! The 2012 “Best of Remodeling” Design awards from Houzz were…
Less than three months after the completion of our latest kitchen remodel in Leesburg, our hard work has paid off in the form of a DC-area Contractor of the Year award! While creating…
How do you create that "WOW" factor for your kitchen? Adding faux-wood, heated ceramic tile flooring, glass backsplash and rich cherry cabinetry added that special touch to this kitchen featured on HGTV's "Bang…
We’re excited to be recognized as “green experts” on DisneyFamily.com! This invaluable website provides resources for parenting, entertainment and home life, and we were happy to lend advice on ways to create an…
During a ceremony at the Westin Alexandria, Synergy Design & Construction, Inc. (dba Synergy Design & Consulting) was awarded the "2010 Capital COTY Grand Team Award for Residential Interior $250,000 and Under" from…
We're proud to report that the 6th Annual Golf Tournament co-hosted by the Special Olympics of Northern Virginia and Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia was a huge success. The event was held…
Allen Hermeling (Redskins Sales & Marketing), Mark Mann (Shulman Rodgers), Mina Fies (Synergy D&C), and Reed Doughty (Redskins Safety #37) What a great opportunity to support a very worthwhile cause! To find out…
On behalf of the Special Olympics in Northern Virginia and the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia (DSANV), we would like to invite you to participate or be a sponsor of the Sixth…
We've entered the "WE Magazine for Women" video competition. Please visit and post a comment to help us win! http://wemagazineforwomen.com/hiring-a-contractor-101/
See my tips on how Mark and I work together, corporate social responsibility, our "green" business practices, and more! http://womeninbusiness.about.com/od/interviews/a/iview-mina-fies.htm?nl=1
Check out About.com's first article on us! They will be following our company over the next year, so be sure to check back for updates… http://womeninbusiness.about.com/b/2009/08/04/profile-of-mina-fies-ceo-synergy-design-construction.htm