ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. --- WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services in St. Petersburg has appointed Michael Allison an associate.
Rachel Elias Wein, AIA, principal of WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services, said Allison earned his B.S. Degree from the University of South Carolina and is a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Real Estate program at the University of Florida.
Allison has more than four years of experience in process improvement, development and financial analysis and worked as a development analyst with Kimley Horn and Associates in Sarasota. He is a licensed civil engineer and a LEED accredited professional.
WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services works with real estate owners, developers, lenders and management companies to regenerate income streams; expedite tenant openings; recover lost profits; resolve construction disputes, schedule over runs, change orders, bankruptcies and liens; and improve development and management processes.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Jacksonville IT Company Selected to Participate in State’s GrowFL Economic Gardening Program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- Pragmatic Works – a four-year-old Internet technology company that provides business-intelligence solutions as well as software and training for more than 4,000 customers – has been selected to receive free technical assistance through the state funded GrowFL program.
Founded in 2007 by Brian Knight, Pragmatic Works currently has 46 employees; nearly double the number of workers he employed this past December. Headquartered in Jacksonville, the company also has offices in Boston, Atlanta and South Africa.
“We’re excited about the level of growth we’ve seen at Pragmatic Works over the past four years,” Knight said. “The GrowFL program offers a way for us to gain insight on how we can take our company even further in the industry with fantastic market research, SEO analysis, competitive analysis and strategic brainstorming.”
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses the institute looks for ones that have the potential to be successful, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“Pragmatic Works is ideal for the program as it has continued to more than double its growth every year of its operation,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
Knight said the research provided by the GrowFL program will help give his company “the insight to more strategically go after key market segments that we did not understand fully before.”
About Pragmatic Works:
Pragmatic Works is a privately held technology company headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. The company has a sales office near Boston, and a technology center in Atlanta; as well as an office in South Africa. Pragmatic Works’ goal and purpose is to democratize technology by focusing on making technology easier and more accessible to everyone, by developing applications to increase productivity and maintaining the Pragmatic Works Foundation to increase access to technology. For more information about Pragmatic Works and the services it offers, please visit www.pragmaticworks.com.
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Founded in 2007 by Brian Knight, Pragmatic Works currently has 46 employees; nearly double the number of workers he employed this past December. Headquartered in Jacksonville, the company also has offices in Boston, Atlanta and South Africa.
“We’re excited about the level of growth we’ve seen at Pragmatic Works over the past four years,” Knight said. “The GrowFL program offers a way for us to gain insight on how we can take our company even further in the industry with fantastic market research, SEO analysis, competitive analysis and strategic brainstorming.”
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses the institute looks for ones that have the potential to be successful, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“Pragmatic Works is ideal for the program as it has continued to more than double its growth every year of its operation,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
Knight said the research provided by the GrowFL program will help give his company “the insight to more strategically go after key market segments that we did not understand fully before.”
About Pragmatic Works:
Pragmatic Works is a privately held technology company headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. The company has a sales office near Boston, and a technology center in Atlanta; as well as an office in South Africa. Pragmatic Works’ goal and purpose is to democratize technology by focusing on making technology easier and more accessible to everyone, by developing applications to increase productivity and maintaining the Pragmatic Works Foundation to increase access to technology. For more information about Pragmatic Works and the services it offers, please visit www.pragmaticworks.com.
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
HOMETOWN HEALTH TV, LLC LAUNCHES SISTER- COMPANY TO COMPLEMENT ITS VIDEO PRODUCTION BUSINESS
LEESBURG, Fla., – Hometown Health TV LLC, an award-winning Lake County health and medical-oriented TV production company, has created Apple Seed Marketing to provide a broader range of clients with more extensive, affordable marketing services.
A client of the University of Central Florida’s Business Incubation Program in Leesburg – Hometown Health TV launched in 2009 with the goals of developing cost-effective video and web platforms for physicians and healthcare professionals while creating a valuable waiting room experience for patients by educating, informing and entertaining, according to company President Marc Robertz-Schwartz√.
The creation of Apple Seed Marketing, according to Robertz-Schwartz, was driven by the market’s demand for multimedia marketing, production, branding and consulting services beyond the monthly “Hometown Health” video program.
“More than anything, Apple Seed Marketing lets people know that we bring deep marketing roots and extensive experience in helping small and medium businesses grow their brand and loyalty from the ground up,” he said.
One of Apple Seed’s unique services is the DRIP Marketing Boot Camp; a high-energy, day-long session designed to help businesses and organizations define who they are in the marketplace. DRIP is a proprietary curriculum that focuses on Differentiation, Relationships, Innovation and Proof of success.
Apple Seed also provides project management of logo/image development, product/service launch, media/public relations outreach, web site development and other consulting services through a network of highly-skilled specialists. For more information about Apple Seed Marketing, visit www.AppleSeedMarketing.com
About Hometown Health TV LLC:
Hometown Health TV was launched in 2009 with the goals of creating a valuable and dynamic waiting room experience for patients by educating, informing and entertaining; and developing cost-effective video and web platforms for physicians and healthcare professionals. Hometown Health TV is complimented by its website www.YourHometownHealth.com, and a YouTube channel, both of which include access to the most recent content featured in the video program, as well as profiles of the participating medical professionals and support content. Hometown Health recently expanded its marketing resources and offerings with the launch of its sister-company, Apple Seed Marketing.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
A client of the University of Central Florida’s Business Incubation Program in Leesburg – Hometown Health TV launched in 2009 with the goals of developing cost-effective video and web platforms for physicians and healthcare professionals while creating a valuable waiting room experience for patients by educating, informing and entertaining, according to company President Marc Robertz-Schwartz√.
The creation of Apple Seed Marketing, according to Robertz-Schwartz, was driven by the market’s demand for multimedia marketing, production, branding and consulting services beyond the monthly “Hometown Health” video program.
“More than anything, Apple Seed Marketing lets people know that we bring deep marketing roots and extensive experience in helping small and medium businesses grow their brand and loyalty from the ground up,” he said.
One of Apple Seed’s unique services is the DRIP Marketing Boot Camp; a high-energy, day-long session designed to help businesses and organizations define who they are in the marketplace. DRIP is a proprietary curriculum that focuses on Differentiation, Relationships, Innovation and Proof of success.
Apple Seed also provides project management of logo/image development, product/service launch, media/public relations outreach, web site development and other consulting services through a network of highly-skilled specialists. For more information about Apple Seed Marketing, visit www.AppleSeedMarketing.com
About Hometown Health TV LLC:
Hometown Health TV was launched in 2009 with the goals of creating a valuable and dynamic waiting room experience for patients by educating, informing and entertaining; and developing cost-effective video and web platforms for physicians and healthcare professionals. Hometown Health TV is complimented by its website www.YourHometownHealth.com, and a YouTube channel, both of which include access to the most recent content featured in the video program, as well as profiles of the participating medical professionals and support content. Hometown Health recently expanded its marketing resources and offerings with the launch of its sister-company, Apple Seed Marketing.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Huge Investment at Bartram Park Marks Mattamy Homes U.S. Group as one of Region’s Top Home Builders
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, reported it has acquired 430 single-family homesites at Bartram Park, the 2,600-acre mixed use development located off I-95 in south Duval County.
The acquisition, together with sites Mattamy has acquired in 13 other communities in the Jacksonville area gives the home builder one of the largest stakes in northeast Florida’s future.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said the home builder also recently acquired 31 single-family home sites at RiverTown, developed by the St. Joe Company near Racetrack Rd. in St. Johns County, and 30 single-family home sites at Durbin Crossing, also located in St. Johns County. The RiverTown transaction includes an option to acquire additional home sites in future phases, Parker said.
Mattamy Homes already builds single-family homes at Cedar Bay and Covenant Cove in Jacksonville; Forest Hammock at Oakleaf Plantation in Orange Park; Greenleaf Village at Nocatee and Austin Park at Nocatee in Ponte Vedra; Old Sebastian Point, Sevilla and Kings Trace in St. Augustine, and Durbin Crossing and The Colony at Greenbriar in St. Johns County. Mattamy offers multifamily living at Cornerstone at Watermill Townhomes.
In June, Mattamy Homes U.S. Group reported record sales of 203 new homes for more than $48 million in its Orlando, Jacksonville, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis-St. Paul regions during its fourth quarter, which ended May 31.
In July, Metrostudy, Inc. ranked Mattamy Homes the top-selling homebuilder in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market, Parker added.
“We have planned our growth very conservatively in the U.S. and we have been very selective in our acquisitions,” Parker said. “We are now prepared to grow with our markets as the U.S. economy recovers,” he said.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
The acquisition, together with sites Mattamy has acquired in 13 other communities in the Jacksonville area gives the home builder one of the largest stakes in northeast Florida’s future.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said the home builder also recently acquired 31 single-family home sites at RiverTown, developed by the St. Joe Company near Racetrack Rd. in St. Johns County, and 30 single-family home sites at Durbin Crossing, also located in St. Johns County. The RiverTown transaction includes an option to acquire additional home sites in future phases, Parker said.
Mattamy Homes already builds single-family homes at Cedar Bay and Covenant Cove in Jacksonville; Forest Hammock at Oakleaf Plantation in Orange Park; Greenleaf Village at Nocatee and Austin Park at Nocatee in Ponte Vedra; Old Sebastian Point, Sevilla and Kings Trace in St. Augustine, and Durbin Crossing and The Colony at Greenbriar in St. Johns County. Mattamy offers multifamily living at Cornerstone at Watermill Townhomes.
In June, Mattamy Homes U.S. Group reported record sales of 203 new homes for more than $48 million in its Orlando, Jacksonville, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis-St. Paul regions during its fourth quarter, which ended May 31.
In July, Metrostudy, Inc. ranked Mattamy Homes the top-selling homebuilder in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market, Parker added.
“We have planned our growth very conservatively in the U.S. and we have been very selective in our acquisitions,” Parker said. “We are now prepared to grow with our markets as the U.S. economy recovers,” he said.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Agent is Leading Luxury Home Specialist in Lake Forest
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Associate Sally Andy reports she has sold more than 450 properties in the award-winning Lake Forest community in North Seminole County over the past 15 years for a total dollar volume of more than $145 million.
“Sally Andy was an onsite sales representative at Lake Forest from 1996 to 2004 before she joined Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty,” said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of the real estate firm.
“No one has sold more property in Lake Forest than Sally Andy and no one knows the community better,” Soderstrom said.
The gated community with a 24-hour guarded entrance offers homes overlooking pristine lakes and canals and along nature preserves. The community features a two-story clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, 55-acre spring-fed lake, and Jr. Olympic swimming pool overlooking the lake.
Lake Forest has almost 800 total homesites throughout its 538 acres of wooded neighborhoods. Most homes start at around $400,000 and range up to more than $1 million dollars. To see a video of Lake Forest go to http://youtu.be/SgHCl9r7uxY.
Soderstrom added that the Sally Andy and David Warren Team at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is focusing on luxury home sales at Lake Forest, whose numerous accolades include the six-time winner of the Orlando Parade of Homes' Grand Award for the "Best Community in Central Florida" and a Grand Aurora Award for "The Best Community in the Southeastern United States."
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com
“Sally Andy was an onsite sales representative at Lake Forest from 1996 to 2004 before she joined Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty,” said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of the real estate firm.
“No one has sold more property in Lake Forest than Sally Andy and no one knows the community better,” Soderstrom said.
The gated community with a 24-hour guarded entrance offers homes overlooking pristine lakes and canals and along nature preserves. The community features a two-story clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, 55-acre spring-fed lake, and Jr. Olympic swimming pool overlooking the lake.
Lake Forest has almost 800 total homesites throughout its 538 acres of wooded neighborhoods. Most homes start at around $400,000 and range up to more than $1 million dollars. To see a video of Lake Forest go to http://youtu.be/SgHCl9r7uxY.
Soderstrom added that the Sally Andy and David Warren Team at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is focusing on luxury home sales at Lake Forest, whose numerous accolades include the six-time winner of the Orlando Parade of Homes' Grand Award for the "Best Community in Central Florida" and a Grand Aurora Award for "The Best Community in the Southeastern United States."
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com
Crossman & Company One of The Region’s Most Award Winning Commercial Real Estate Companies
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Crossman & Company, the Orlando-based commercial real estate company that ranks as one of the largest retail property management, leasing and development companies in the Southeastern U.S., also ranks as one of the region’s top award winners in 2011.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said the firm and its associates have earned more than 20 noteworthy accolades from NAIOP, the Central Florida Commercial Association of Realtors (CFCAR), and Costar, which ranks commercial realtors nationwide.
Crossman & Company’s 2011 accolades include NAIOP awards for rookie of the year to Associate Whitaker Leonhardt, retail broker of the year to Vice President Justin Greider, and student of the year to Research Analyst Molly Delahunty.
Two Crossman & Company client projects also won NAIOP awards: The Aloma Shopping Center was named retail development of the year in Central Florida and Orlando Fashion Square Mall was named re-use property of the year.
The Orlando Fashion Square lease to National Entrepreneur Center, which Whitaker Leonhardt of Crossman & Company negotiated, was named “Best Headquarters Campus Relocation of the Year” by Orlando Business Journal.
At the CFCAR Hallmark Awards event earlier this year, Crossman was a top recipient. The company’s Hallmark awards included rookie of the year, Whitaker Leonhardt; circle of achievement, Sr. Associate Daniel Germano; retail top producers, Associates Katherine Rush and Whitaker Leonhardt, and Vice Presidents Courtney Kowalchuk and Justin Greider.
Rush won an additional Hallmark award as the region’s top office producer, and Greider was named one of the area’s top overall producers.
Kowalchuk was selected as one of the top 40 under 40 Executives to Watch in Central Florida and one of Central Florida’s Women Who Mean Business by the Orlando Business Journal.
Associate Ashley Thornburg and Kowalchuk were both nominated for the Real Estate Forum’s 2011 Women of Influence in Commercial Real Estate.
Costar Group named five Crossman & Company Associates top brokers in the region: Greider, Rush, Leonhardt, Germano and Associate Ashley Thornburg in South Florida.
Costar also named Crossman & Company one of the region’s top commercial property brokerage firms and a top power broker.
Crossman & Company Executive Vice President Richard Crotty received the Legacy Award from Lifework Leadership and the James B. Greene Economic Development Award from the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission.
A leading U.S. trade publication, Retail Traffic, named Crossman & Company one of the top real estate management companies in the U.S. based on gross leasable area and Florida Trend magazine ranked Crossman & Company number 18 among the State of Florida’s “Best Places to Work.”
“We are a very achievement-oriented firm,” Crossman said. “We set goals and we work hard to see them through. We are very proud of the recognition we have received from our peers and from the industry,” he said.
About Crossman & Company:
Headquartered in Orlando, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said the firm and its associates have earned more than 20 noteworthy accolades from NAIOP, the Central Florida Commercial Association of Realtors (CFCAR), and Costar, which ranks commercial realtors nationwide.
Crossman & Company’s 2011 accolades include NAIOP awards for rookie of the year to Associate Whitaker Leonhardt, retail broker of the year to Vice President Justin Greider, and student of the year to Research Analyst Molly Delahunty.
Two Crossman & Company client projects also won NAIOP awards: The Aloma Shopping Center was named retail development of the year in Central Florida and Orlando Fashion Square Mall was named re-use property of the year.
The Orlando Fashion Square lease to National Entrepreneur Center, which Whitaker Leonhardt of Crossman & Company negotiated, was named “Best Headquarters Campus Relocation of the Year” by Orlando Business Journal.
At the CFCAR Hallmark Awards event earlier this year, Crossman was a top recipient. The company’s Hallmark awards included rookie of the year, Whitaker Leonhardt; circle of achievement, Sr. Associate Daniel Germano; retail top producers, Associates Katherine Rush and Whitaker Leonhardt, and Vice Presidents Courtney Kowalchuk and Justin Greider.
Rush won an additional Hallmark award as the region’s top office producer, and Greider was named one of the area’s top overall producers.
Kowalchuk was selected as one of the top 40 under 40 Executives to Watch in Central Florida and one of Central Florida’s Women Who Mean Business by the Orlando Business Journal.
Associate Ashley Thornburg and Kowalchuk were both nominated for the Real Estate Forum’s 2011 Women of Influence in Commercial Real Estate.
Costar Group named five Crossman & Company Associates top brokers in the region: Greider, Rush, Leonhardt, Germano and Associate Ashley Thornburg in South Florida.
Costar also named Crossman & Company one of the region’s top commercial property brokerage firms and a top power broker.
Crossman & Company Executive Vice President Richard Crotty received the Legacy Award from Lifework Leadership and the James B. Greene Economic Development Award from the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission.
A leading U.S. trade publication, Retail Traffic, named Crossman & Company one of the top real estate management companies in the U.S. based on gross leasable area and Florida Trend magazine ranked Crossman & Company number 18 among the State of Florida’s “Best Places to Work.”
“We are a very achievement-oriented firm,” Crossman said. “We set goals and we work hard to see them through. We are very proud of the recognition we have received from our peers and from the industry,” he said.
About Crossman & Company:
Headquartered in Orlando, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Work Schedule Dot Net Earns No. 1 Ranking from TopTenReviews
SANFORD, Fla. --- Work Schedule Dot Net, one of the nation’s leading providers of online employee scheduling software, was recently ranked No. 1 in its field by TopTenReviews, the independent technology ratings division of TechMediaNetwork, Inc.
Robert Catron, president of Work Schedule Dot Net, said TopTenReviews’ #1 ranking is one of the most important and influential ratings a technology service provider can garner.
“TopTenReviews is an independent rating and review service with a host of advertising partners that range from Yahoo to AOL to CBS News,” Catron said.
“That means that news of our #1 ranking is immediately available to all those media networks and very highly ranked on search engines worldwide,” he said.
Work Schedule Dot Net provides highly sophisticated, easy to use, and customizable employee scheduling software online to more than 8,000 users worldwide. A division of Program Works, Inc., Work Schedule Dot Net is located at the University of Central Florida Business Incubator on West 1st Street in downtown Sanford.
About Work Schedule Dot Net
Work Schedule Dot Net (WSDN) was introduced to the public in 2000 to serve an unfulfilled niche for innovative, easy-to-use online employee scheduling services. Over the last decade the web application has been improved and expanded and now provides thousands of customers with time-saving innovative employee scheduling and attendance solutions. For more information please visit www.workschedule.net.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu
Robert Catron, president of Work Schedule Dot Net, said TopTenReviews’ #1 ranking is one of the most important and influential ratings a technology service provider can garner.
“TopTenReviews is an independent rating and review service with a host of advertising partners that range from Yahoo to AOL to CBS News,” Catron said.
“That means that news of our #1 ranking is immediately available to all those media networks and very highly ranked on search engines worldwide,” he said.
Work Schedule Dot Net provides highly sophisticated, easy to use, and customizable employee scheduling software online to more than 8,000 users worldwide. A division of Program Works, Inc., Work Schedule Dot Net is located at the University of Central Florida Business Incubator on West 1st Street in downtown Sanford.
About Work Schedule Dot Net
Work Schedule Dot Net (WSDN) was introduced to the public in 2000 to serve an unfulfilled niche for innovative, easy-to-use online employee scheduling services. Over the last decade the web application has been improved and expanded and now provides thousands of customers with time-saving innovative employee scheduling and attendance solutions. For more information please visit www.workschedule.net.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu
Medical Device Manufacturer Selected to Participate in GrowFL the State’s Economic Gardening Program
STUART, Fla., --- Keller Medical Inc., a two-year-old Stuart company that manufactures and sells a funnel-shaped surgical device used in silicone breast augmentation, has been invited to participate in GrowFL, a state-funded program that provides free technical assistance to small Florida businesses.
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization, said the institute selects companies for the program based on their growth potential.
“Keller Medical is an ideal candidate as it has shown that it has potential to continuing growing and because of the faith surgeons have in the company’s products,” he said, referring to a recent survey of 200 surgeons that showed 98 percent of them had or would recommend the Keller Funnel to a peer.
Co-founded by Dr. Kevin Keller, a plastic surgeon who invented the Keller Funnel to help plastic surgeons improve the delivery of silicone breast implants, and Howard Preissman, a biomedical engineer who serves as chief executive officer for the company, Keller Medical currently has 10 employees.
“While Keller Medical is beyond the start-up phase, we are still small and looking for every advantage to help us succeed,” Preissman said. “We are thrilled to be recognized as a GrowFL company and we look forward to cultivating the relationship to further develop our company and open avenues to increase our business that previously we had not considered.”
About Keller Medical:
The Keller Funnel was introduced in 2009 as a device that would help plastic surgeons improve the delivery of silicone breast implants. Today nearly 300,000 breast implants are performed annually in the United States. More than half of those procedures use silicone implants and 20 percent of all silicone breast augmentation procedures are completed using the Keller Funnel. For more information about the device or the company, visit www.kellerfunnel.com.
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization, said the institute selects companies for the program based on their growth potential.
“Keller Medical is an ideal candidate as it has shown that it has potential to continuing growing and because of the faith surgeons have in the company’s products,” he said, referring to a recent survey of 200 surgeons that showed 98 percent of them had or would recommend the Keller Funnel to a peer.
Co-founded by Dr. Kevin Keller, a plastic surgeon who invented the Keller Funnel to help plastic surgeons improve the delivery of silicone breast implants, and Howard Preissman, a biomedical engineer who serves as chief executive officer for the company, Keller Medical currently has 10 employees.
“While Keller Medical is beyond the start-up phase, we are still small and looking for every advantage to help us succeed,” Preissman said. “We are thrilled to be recognized as a GrowFL company and we look forward to cultivating the relationship to further develop our company and open avenues to increase our business that previously we had not considered.”
About Keller Medical:
The Keller Funnel was introduced in 2009 as a device that would help plastic surgeons improve the delivery of silicone breast implants. Today nearly 300,000 breast implants are performed annually in the United States. More than half of those procedures use silicone implants and 20 percent of all silicone breast augmentation procedures are completed using the Keller Funnel. For more information about the device or the company, visit www.kellerfunnel.com.
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Ryland Homes to Host Grand Opening Aug 27 to Showcase New Celebration Model Home at Live Oak in New Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – Ryland Homes will host a grand opening Saturday, Aug. 27 to showcase its new Celebration model home at Live Oak, located off Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in New Tampa.
Tony Crimi, vice president of sales and marketing for the Tampa division of Ryland Homes, said the two-story Celebration model home offers three or four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 2,600 square feet of living space and a three-car garage.
Designed to accommodate a bonus room and a third full bath, the Celebration model home is priced from $209,990, Crimi added.
Ryland Homes plans to build 74 new three, four and five bedroom single-family homes in Pinewood Village at Live Oak priced from $177,990 to $212,490 and ranging in size from 1,853 square feet of living space to 2,984 square feet.
For more information please go to www.ryland.com/tampa.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 17 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
Tony Crimi, vice president of sales and marketing for the Tampa division of Ryland Homes, said the two-story Celebration model home offers three or four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 2,600 square feet of living space and a three-car garage.
Designed to accommodate a bonus room and a third full bath, the Celebration model home is priced from $209,990, Crimi added.
Ryland Homes plans to build 74 new three, four and five bedroom single-family homes in Pinewood Village at Live Oak priced from $177,990 to $212,490 and ranging in size from 1,853 square feet of living space to 2,984 square feet.
For more information please go to www.ryland.com/tampa.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 17 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
New Designs Highlight Lennar’s “Super Home” Series in Tampa Bay region
TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar unveiled four new “Super Homes” designs in select Tampa Bay area neighborhoods that are priced from a low $59 per square foot.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the four new five, six and seven bedroom “Super Homes” designs range in size from 2,858 square feet of living space to 4,054 square feet and are priced from $189,990 to $295,990 depending on the community.
Metheny said the new “Super Homes” come with three-car garages and two-and-a-half, three or four baths.
All Lennar homes in the Tampa Bay region feature the home builder’s “Everything’s Included” offer of luxury features and upgrades at no extra charge.
For more information, visit www.Lennar.com or call 888-317-7489.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the four new five, six and seven bedroom “Super Homes” designs range in size from 2,858 square feet of living space to 4,054 square feet and are priced from $189,990 to $295,990 depending on the community.
Metheny said the new “Super Homes” come with three-car garages and two-and-a-half, three or four baths.
All Lennar homes in the Tampa Bay region feature the home builder’s “Everything’s Included” offer of luxury features and upgrades at no extra charge.
For more information, visit www.Lennar.com or call 888-317-7489.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Emerson International Starts Development of 200,000 Square Foot Commercial Center at Eagle Creek
ORLANDO, Fla. - Emerson International, the Altamonte Springs based developer of Eagle Creek Golf Club, has started development of the Eagle Creek commercial center, a 200,000 square foot commercial and retail facility.
Construction is slated to begin at the Eagle Creek commercial center early next year, Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, reported.
Eagle Creek is located on Narcoossee Rd. just south of the 417 in southeast Orlando.
Construction is slated to begin at the Eagle Creek commercial center early next year, Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, reported.
Eagle Creek is located on Narcoossee Rd. just south of the 417 in southeast Orlando.
Winston James Business Park on Beville Road Completes New Lease Agreement
SOUTH DAYTONA, Fla. --- Winston James Development, LLC reports it closed on a new long-term lease agreement at the Beville Road Business Park on Beville Road at SR 5A in South Daytona.
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston James Development, the developer and landlord of the property, said Cravings to Go, a local corporate catering company, is the new tenant.
Craving to Go leased 1,050 square feet of industrial space, Schwartz said.
Winston Schwartz, president of Winston James Development, the developer and landlord of the property, said Cravings to Go, a local corporate catering company, is the new tenant.
Craving to Go leased 1,050 square feet of industrial space, Schwartz said.
Henin Signature Homes Starts Construction of New Ready-to-Move-In Luxury Home at Riviera Bella in DeBary
DEBARY, Fla. – Henin Signature Homes, a division of the Henin Group, has started construction of a new ready-to-move-in home at Riviera Bella, the luxury community the Henin Group is developing overlooking the St. Johns River in DeBary.
Jerome Henin, founder and president of Henin Group, said the two-story Maranello home, offers four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 2,244 square feet of living space priced at $210,000 with a two-car garage.
Henin Signature Homes presold two luxury homes in the Turino Designer Series within the last two weeks at prices ranging from the high $300,000s to $400,000.
Jerome Henin, founder and president of Henin Group, said the two-story Maranello home, offers four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 2,244 square feet of living space priced at $210,000 with a two-car garage.
Henin Signature Homes presold two luxury homes in the Turino Designer Series within the last two weeks at prices ranging from the high $300,000s to $400,000.
Volusia County Law Firm Opens Satellite Office in Downtown DeLand’s MainStreet DeLand Center
DELAND – The Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra recently opened an office in Suite 213 of the MainStreet DeLand Center, 101 N. Woodland Blvd.
For nearly 30 years, the personal injury firm has represented thousands of injured individuals and their families, many of them from the West Volusia area, according to company President Allan L. Ziffra.
“We felt we could better serve our clients who live in Orange City, DeBary, Deltona and DeLand by having a local office,” he said.
The firm’s nine attorneys – who handle cases ranging from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security disability – now can work from the new DeLand office suite, as well as the company’s main office at 632 Dunlawton Ave. in Port Orange, and the Flagler County office at 389 Palm Coast Parkway in Palm Coast, Ziffra said.
For more information, or to schedule a meeting with an attorney, please call 386-788-7700 or visit www.rueziffra.com.
About Rue & Ziffra: Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
For nearly 30 years, the personal injury firm has represented thousands of injured individuals and their families, many of them from the West Volusia area, according to company President Allan L. Ziffra.
“We felt we could better serve our clients who live in Orange City, DeBary, Deltona and DeLand by having a local office,” he said.
The firm’s nine attorneys – who handle cases ranging from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security disability – now can work from the new DeLand office suite, as well as the company’s main office at 632 Dunlawton Ave. in Port Orange, and the Flagler County office at 389 Palm Coast Parkway in Palm Coast, Ziffra said.
For more information, or to schedule a meeting with an attorney, please call 386-788-7700 or visit www.rueziffra.com.
About Rue & Ziffra: Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
Lennar Introduces Two New Model Town Homes at Thousand Oaks in Pasco County
TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division has unveiled two new decorated model town homes priced from the $130s at Thousand Oaks, located south of S.R. 54 on Trinity Blvd. near New Port Richey in Pasco County.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the Siesta Key model offers two bedrooms and a den with two-and-a-half baths, and the St. Croix model offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.
Town homes at Thousand Oaks range in size from 1,371 square feet of living space to 1,650 square feet.
Lennar also offers Coach Homes at Thousand Oaks with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and one-car garages ranging from 1,971 square feet of living space to 2,023 square feet, priced from the $160s.
Visit www.Lennar.com or telephone toll-free 888-317-7489.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the Siesta Key model offers two bedrooms and a den with two-and-a-half baths, and the St. Croix model offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.
Town homes at Thousand Oaks range in size from 1,371 square feet of living space to 1,650 square feet.
Lennar also offers Coach Homes at Thousand Oaks with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and one-car garages ranging from 1,971 square feet of living space to 2,023 square feet, priced from the $160s.
Visit www.Lennar.com or telephone toll-free 888-317-7489.
Orlando I.T. Consulting Firm Selected to Participate in State’s Economic Gardening Program
ORLANDO, Fla., – Progressive Systems Solutions Inc., a 20-year-old information technology consulting firm has been selected to receive free technical assistance through the state-funded GrowFL program.
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses for the program, the institute looks for ones that have the potential for success, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“Progressive Systems Solutions was selected not only because it has shown potential, but because it offers such a wide range of services to a variety of clients throughout the world,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
O’Neal said GrowFL will support through a number of free services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
According to founder Carolyn Jasiulewicz√, Progressive System Solutions’ 16 employees focus on providing help for small and mid-sized companies and organizations through a range of integrated systems including accounting and finance, project accounting, manufacturing, networking, internet security, programming, application training and ongoing customer support.
“One of the great benefits of being selected is having access to the resources that GrowFL provides, as well as the support given to our company,” Jasiulewicz√ said. “With the support and resources we are able to open doors that were once not an option, and we now understand parts of our market that we were unable to research before.”
About Progressive Systems Solutions Inc.:
PSS provides a full range of integrated solutions including accounting and finance, project accounting, manufacturing, networking, internet security, programming, application training and ongoing customer support. The company can work in conjunction with existing IT staff or provide complete IT services based on the client's requirements. PSS provides a wide range of support services to maximize accounting systems and extend those systems to collect information from a variety of vertical market solutions. The company also is a Microsoft Integrated Solutions Provider and currently has more than 100 products that add-on or enhance Dynamics SL and GP products. For details, visit www.progsys.net.
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses for the program, the institute looks for ones that have the potential for success, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“Progressive Systems Solutions was selected not only because it has shown potential, but because it offers such a wide range of services to a variety of clients throughout the world,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
O’Neal said GrowFL will support through a number of free services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
According to founder Carolyn Jasiulewicz√, Progressive System Solutions’ 16 employees focus on providing help for small and mid-sized companies and organizations through a range of integrated systems including accounting and finance, project accounting, manufacturing, networking, internet security, programming, application training and ongoing customer support.
“One of the great benefits of being selected is having access to the resources that GrowFL provides, as well as the support given to our company,” Jasiulewicz√ said. “With the support and resources we are able to open doors that were once not an option, and we now understand parts of our market that we were unable to research before.”
About Progressive Systems Solutions Inc.:
PSS provides a full range of integrated solutions including accounting and finance, project accounting, manufacturing, networking, internet security, programming, application training and ongoing customer support. The company can work in conjunction with existing IT staff or provide complete IT services based on the client's requirements. PSS provides a wide range of support services to maximize accounting systems and extend those systems to collect information from a variety of vertical market solutions. The company also is a Microsoft Integrated Solutions Provider and currently has more than 100 products that add-on or enhance Dynamics SL and GP products. For details, visit www.progsys.net.
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Selected as Marketing Agents for 10,176 Square Foot Estate with Ultimate Man Cave
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been selected as sales and marketing agents for a unique estate near Heathrow that features its own car collector’s garage.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Luxury Home Specialist Teresa Parker is representing the property, which offers a total over-all building area of more than 10,000 square feet.
The home offers four bedrooms, three baths and three half baths on a 1.2 acre home site with luxury finishes throughout, including Travertine flooring, three ornate fireplaces, eight foot solid doors, a chef’s kitchen with natural gas appliances and custom cabinetry, and a 1,080 square foot screen-enclosed outdoor living area with slate tile flooring, fire pit, two flat screen TVs, bar, and a complete kitchen.
But the focus of the luxury estate is its man-cave, a 2,400 square foot air conditioned garage with bar and movie theater. “The garage was built to house the seller’s car collection,” Soderstrom said.
The property is listed for $899,900.
To view a video visit http://youtu.be/9yOoKOxNDH4 and for more information about the property call Teresa Parker 407-497-5588 or email parkertjm@gmail.com
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Luxury Home Specialist Teresa Parker is representing the property, which offers a total over-all building area of more than 10,000 square feet.
The home offers four bedrooms, three baths and three half baths on a 1.2 acre home site with luxury finishes throughout, including Travertine flooring, three ornate fireplaces, eight foot solid doors, a chef’s kitchen with natural gas appliances and custom cabinetry, and a 1,080 square foot screen-enclosed outdoor living area with slate tile flooring, fire pit, two flat screen TVs, bar, and a complete kitchen.
But the focus of the luxury estate is its man-cave, a 2,400 square foot air conditioned garage with bar and movie theater. “The garage was built to house the seller’s car collection,” Soderstrom said.
The property is listed for $899,900.
To view a video visit http://youtu.be/9yOoKOxNDH4 and for more information about the property call Teresa Parker 407-497-5588 or email parkertjm@gmail.com
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Innovation Research Engineering and Development appoints Michael Moser Chief Operating Officer
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., --- Innovation Research Engineering and Development, Inc. (I-RED), which develops highly efficient vertical wind turbines for commercial applications, has appointed Michael Moser as its chief operating officer.
Mel Hall, chief executive officer and principal of I-RED, said Moser holds a Juris Doctor and a Finance degree from Loyola University in New Orleans.
Moser has more than 20 years of experience including 10 years overseeing project management in markets nationwide for ATT, T-Mobile USA, Clearwire and Verizon Wireless
I-RED’s proprietary vertical turbine design can function efficiently at substantially lower average wind speeds than are required by conventional propeller turbines. I-RED is currently installing its first residential wind turbine at a Platinum LEED home in New Smyrna Beach.
I-RED will be moving into its new location at The University of Central Florida Business Incubation facility at Daytona Beach International Airport July 27.
For more information contact:
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Mel Hall, chief executive officer and principal of I-RED, said Moser holds a Juris Doctor and a Finance degree from Loyola University in New Orleans.
Moser has more than 20 years of experience including 10 years overseeing project management in markets nationwide for ATT, T-Mobile USA, Clearwire and Verizon Wireless
I-RED’s proprietary vertical turbine design can function efficiently at substantially lower average wind speeds than are required by conventional propeller turbines. I-RED is currently installing its first residential wind turbine at a Platinum LEED home in New Smyrna Beach.
I-RED will be moving into its new location at The University of Central Florida Business Incubation facility at Daytona Beach International Airport July 27.
For more information contact:
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Industrial Leases totaling 9,449 square feet at Springview CommerCenter in DeBary and Airport Industrial Center in Orlando
DeBary, Fla. – Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, recently negotiated a lease renewal for 6,449 square feet of industrial space at Springview CommerCenter in DeBary representing the landlord, Springview CommerCenter LLC based in Maitland. The tenant Artscape LLC renewed its lease at 290 Springview Commerce Drive in the center located off U.S. Hwy 17-92 and Highbanks Rd.
Heidrich also negotiated a new lease agreement for 3,000 square feet at Airport Industrial Center on Narcoossee Rd. in southeast Orlando on behalf of the Columbus, Ohio-based landlord Airport Investment Properties LLC and the new local tenant Plant It Earth, Inc.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIrealvest.com.
Heidrich also negotiated a new lease agreement for 3,000 square feet at Airport Industrial Center on Narcoossee Rd. in southeast Orlando on behalf of the Columbus, Ohio-based landlord Airport Investment Properties LLC and the new local tenant Plant It Earth, Inc.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIrealvest.com.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
SeaGate Homes Opens West Indies-Style Model at Palm Coast Model Center
PALM COAST – SeaGate Homes, Flagler County’s largest homebuilder, recently opened The Sabal model at a new Palm Coast Model Center located on the corner of Bayside Drive and Belle Terre Parkway.
The 2,049-square-foot, four-bedroom, two-bath furnished model – which was professionally decorated in a British West Indies style and features an airy kitchen with bay windows in the large breakfast area – is for sale with a lease-back option and is priced at $178,000, according to Michael Sawdai, SeaGate’s vice president of operations.
“The Sabal was designed to meet the demands of today’s discriminating homebuyers,” Sawdai said. “The model showcases features, such as granite countertops, ceramic tile floors, upgraded appliances and a stone-front exterior with concrete pavers in the driveway that would cost extra in many other homes.”
The model also has a large master closet, an oversized great room and a fourth bedroom that works well as a den, home office or guest quarters, he said.
For more information about new model and other new floor plans by SeaGate Homes, please call 386-445-1779 or visit SeaGateHomes.com.
About SeaGate Homes:
SeaGate Homes, Flagler County’s largest homebuilder, is a 17-year-old, family-owned company with headquarters in Palm Coast. SeaGate builds quality homes at communities in St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach and Edgewater, as well as through their On-Your-Lot program in Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties. Prices range from the $90s to the $400s.
The 2,049-square-foot, four-bedroom, two-bath furnished model – which was professionally decorated in a British West Indies style and features an airy kitchen with bay windows in the large breakfast area – is for sale with a lease-back option and is priced at $178,000, according to Michael Sawdai, SeaGate’s vice president of operations.
“The Sabal was designed to meet the demands of today’s discriminating homebuyers,” Sawdai said. “The model showcases features, such as granite countertops, ceramic tile floors, upgraded appliances and a stone-front exterior with concrete pavers in the driveway that would cost extra in many other homes.”
The model also has a large master closet, an oversized great room and a fourth bedroom that works well as a den, home office or guest quarters, he said.
For more information about new model and other new floor plans by SeaGate Homes, please call 386-445-1779 or visit SeaGateHomes.com.
About SeaGate Homes:
SeaGate Homes, Flagler County’s largest homebuilder, is a 17-year-old, family-owned company with headquarters in Palm Coast. SeaGate builds quality homes at communities in St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach and Edgewater, as well as through their On-Your-Lot program in Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties. Prices range from the $90s to the $400s.
Lennar Starts Presales at Panther Trace in Riverview
TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division has started presales of 89 single family homes priced from the $160s at Panther Trace located off U.S. 301 and Big Bend Road in Riverview.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said new homes at Panther Trace will range from 1,752 square feet to 3,800 square feet of living space.
Panther Trace features a large community clubhouse with tennis courts, playgrounds, resort style swimming pool and children’s water play park.
For more information, visit www.Lennar.com or call 888-317-7489.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said new homes at Panther Trace will range from 1,752 square feet to 3,800 square feet of living space.
Panther Trace features a large community clubhouse with tennis courts, playgrounds, resort style swimming pool and children’s water play park.
For more information, visit www.Lennar.com or call 888-317-7489.
Centex Homes to Sponsor Free Homebuyer Webinar Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Centex Homes will sponsor a free Homebuyer Webinar hosted by Pulte Mortgage starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11. Anyone can register for this intro-to-homebuying webinar by logging on to centex.com/offers, then selecting “Orlando.”
“The Homebuyer Webinar will address basic financing, credit and affordability questions,” said Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for PulteGroup North Florida Division, which includes Centex Homes.
“Our goal is to help educate homebuyers and give them the knowledge they need to begin making decisions on purchasing a new home,” Strickler explained.
The Homebuyer Webinar will stream for approximately 15 minutes. The webinar will be available for later viewing on the Centex offers page at centex.com/offers.
For more information, visit www.centex.com/orlando or call 877-215-2563
About Centex
Reliably built, smartly designed and affordable, Centex Homes brings the pride of homeownership to value-conscious buyers in 21 states. As the leading brand for first-time homebuyers looking for just the right home, Centex balances affordability with unique form and function leading to better living. Buyers put themselves in a better place by choosing Centex. For more information about Centex, visit www.centex.com.
About PulteGroup
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is America’s premier home building company with operations in 67 markets, 29 states and the District of Columbia. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2010, the Company has an unmatched capacity to meet the needs of all buyer segments through its brand portfolio that includes Pulte Homes, Centex Homes and Del Webb. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, the brands of PulteGroup have consistently ranked among the nation’s top homebuilders as surveyed by third-party, independent national customer satisfaction studies.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, see www.pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
“The Homebuyer Webinar will address basic financing, credit and affordability questions,” said Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for PulteGroup North Florida Division, which includes Centex Homes.
“Our goal is to help educate homebuyers and give them the knowledge they need to begin making decisions on purchasing a new home,” Strickler explained.
The Homebuyer Webinar will stream for approximately 15 minutes. The webinar will be available for later viewing on the Centex offers page at centex.com/offers.
For more information, visit www.centex.com/orlando or call 877-215-2563
About Centex
Reliably built, smartly designed and affordable, Centex Homes brings the pride of homeownership to value-conscious buyers in 21 states. As the leading brand for first-time homebuyers looking for just the right home, Centex balances affordability with unique form and function leading to better living. Buyers put themselves in a better place by choosing Centex. For more information about Centex, visit www.centex.com.
About PulteGroup
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is America’s premier home building company with operations in 67 markets, 29 states and the District of Columbia. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2010, the Company has an unmatched capacity to meet the needs of all buyer segments through its brand portfolio that includes Pulte Homes, Centex Homes and Del Webb. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, the brands of PulteGroup have consistently ranked among the nation’s top homebuilders as surveyed by third-party, independent national customer satisfaction studies.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, see www.pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Associate Volunteers with Lucent Retirement Organization
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty luxury homes specialist and Trusted Real Estate Advisor Lynn Edwards recently joined the Lucent Retirement Organization Benefits Team as a volunteer.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the Lucent Retirement Organization has more than 12,000 members.
Edwards, whose experience includes a 30 year career as a human resources executive, will assist Lucent Retirement Organization members with questions regarding their healthcare benefits.
The Lucent Retirement Organization includes retirees from Lucent, Bell Labs, Western Electric, AT&T Network Systems, and its subsidiaries Teletype and Sandia.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the Lucent Retirement Organization has more than 12,000 members.
Edwards, whose experience includes a 30 year career as a human resources executive, will assist Lucent Retirement Organization members with questions regarding their healthcare benefits.
The Lucent Retirement Organization includes retirees from Lucent, Bell Labs, Western Electric, AT&T Network Systems, and its subsidiaries Teletype and Sandia.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com
Dave Brewer Inc. to start $1.1 million luxury Tuscan home in Seminole County
SANFORD, Fla. --- Dave Brewer, Inc., which ranks as one of the top custom home builders in the Central Florida region, will start construction within the next two weeks of a $1.1 million luxury two-story home in a gated luxury community in Seminole County.
Matt Trask, vice president of Dave Brewer, Inc., said the home offers 5,300 square feet of living area, a unique courtyard, five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and a three-car garage on more than half an acre.
Work is expected to be completed by the middle of next year.
Matt Trask, vice president of Dave Brewer, Inc., said the home offers 5,300 square feet of living area, a unique courtyard, five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and a three-car garage on more than half an acre.
Work is expected to be completed by the middle of next year.
ICI Homes Earns Six Laurel Awards from Northeast Florida Home Builders Association’s Sales and Marketing Council
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- ICI Homes earned six Laurel awards from the Sales and Marketing Council of the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) recently.
Don Wilford, division president for ICI Homes in the Jacksonville region, said the luxury home builder earned three of the most coveted Laurel awards for best architectural design.
ICI Home’s Laurel awards winner for best architectural design include the Venticello model home at Palermo in the $475,000 - $525,000 class; the Versailles model home at Palencia in the $525,000 - $550,000 class and the Plantation model home at Magnolia Reserve in the $800,000 and up class.
Other ICI Homes Laurel awards include Best Design Center at the ICI Home sales center; Best Green Brochure for a Builder Community; and Best Green Home for a model home at Palermo.
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 privately owned homebuilders in the nation. The 30+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Don Wilford, division president for ICI Homes in the Jacksonville region, said the luxury home builder earned three of the most coveted Laurel awards for best architectural design.
ICI Home’s Laurel awards winner for best architectural design include the Venticello model home at Palermo in the $475,000 - $525,000 class; the Versailles model home at Palencia in the $525,000 - $550,000 class and the Plantation model home at Magnolia Reserve in the $800,000 and up class.
Other ICI Homes Laurel awards include Best Design Center at the ICI Home sales center; Best Green Brochure for a Builder Community; and Best Green Home for a model home at Palermo.
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 privately owned homebuilders in the nation. The 30+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Mattamy Homes in Jacksonville Takes Laurel Awards for Sales and Marketing
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes earned Laurel Awards from the Sales and Marketing Council of the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) recently.
Kerry Soltis, marketing manager for Mattamy Homes in Jacksonville, said Mattamy Homes earned two Laurel awards.
“We won a Laurel award for the best full page color print advertisement for its “9 ways to enjoy the open house tour this weekend” published in the Florida Times Union and St. Augustine Record,” Soltis said. Mattamy earned a second Laurel award for the Best Sales Center Under 800 Square Feet at Cedar Bay in Jacksonville.
Two Jacksonville interior design firms won four Laurel awards for their work decorating Mattamy model homes, Soltis said.
Chandler Design won Laurel awards for merchandising the Kaila model home at Greenleaf Village at Nocatee in Ponte Verde, the Lancaster model home at Cedar Bay, and the Rosebury model home at Old Sebastian Point in St. Augustine.
Sisler Johnston Interiors won a Laurel award for merchandising Mattamy’s Sydney model home at The Colony at Greenbriar in St. Johns County.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion. Visit www.mattamyhomes.com.
Kerry Soltis, marketing manager for Mattamy Homes in Jacksonville, said Mattamy Homes earned two Laurel awards.
“We won a Laurel award for the best full page color print advertisement for its “9 ways to enjoy the open house tour this weekend” published in the Florida Times Union and St. Augustine Record,” Soltis said. Mattamy earned a second Laurel award for the Best Sales Center Under 800 Square Feet at Cedar Bay in Jacksonville.
Two Jacksonville interior design firms won four Laurel awards for their work decorating Mattamy model homes, Soltis said.
Chandler Design won Laurel awards for merchandising the Kaila model home at Greenleaf Village at Nocatee in Ponte Verde, the Lancaster model home at Cedar Bay, and the Rosebury model home at Old Sebastian Point in St. Augustine.
Sisler Johnston Interiors won a Laurel award for merchandising Mattamy’s Sydney model home at The Colony at Greenbriar in St. Johns County.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion. Visit www.mattamyhomes.com.
Stoneybrook West Golf Club Starts Construction of New Wedding Pavilion Sited for Perfect Pictures
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden, owned and operated by Celebration Golf Management, has started construction of a new wedding ceremony and event pavilion that is sited for perfect pictures.
“The 30 foot by 10 foot structure will be a perfect addition to the beautiful facilities here at Stoneybrook West,” said General Manager Mark Bearss.
“The ‘Ceremony and Event Pergola’ at Stoneybrook West Golf Club is a perfect setting for a wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, special event, and it can even be used as a stage for live entertainment,” Bearss said.
“The timeless architectural style makes it the perfect wedding picture setting for any bride and groom’s taste. The ‘Ceremony and Event Pergola’ is located close to the Stoneybrook West clubhouse and most photos will show the sun setting over a picturesque lake and fountain as the backdrop,” he explained.
The wedding pavilion will open in early August, Bearss said.
“The 30 foot by 10 foot structure will be a perfect addition to the beautiful facilities here at Stoneybrook West,” said General Manager Mark Bearss.
“The ‘Ceremony and Event Pergola’ at Stoneybrook West Golf Club is a perfect setting for a wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, special event, and it can even be used as a stage for live entertainment,” Bearss said.
“The timeless architectural style makes it the perfect wedding picture setting for any bride and groom’s taste. The ‘Ceremony and Event Pergola’ is located close to the Stoneybrook West clubhouse and most photos will show the sun setting over a picturesque lake and fountain as the backdrop,” he explained.
The wedding pavilion will open in early August, Bearss said.
Maximize Angel Investments Orlando Seeking Sponsors for Sept. 15 Presentation by Angel Investments Guru Dave Berkus
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Maximize Angel Investments Orlando, Inc. which has already received pledges from 24 proposed founding members in its efforts to steer millions of investment dollars to budding entrepreneurial enterprises in the Central Florida area, is looking for sponsors for its Sept. 15 presentation of angel investing guru Dave Berkus at the Grand Bohemian in Downtown Orlando.
William C. De Temple, chief executive officer Maximize Angel Investments Orlando (www.MaxAngelInvestments.com) said Berkus, who has more than 70 successful angel investment startups to his credit, has a thoroughly entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking presentation for potential angel investors.
Berkus has been a manager, CEO and board member for some of the best-known corporations in the U.S.
Registration for the event is $249.
De Temple, is likewise an expert on angel investing with more than 20 years of experience in California and is now headquartered in Ormond Beach. His book, How to Raise Capital Quickly, is available free at www.RaiseCapitalQuickly.com.
For more information about sponsoring the angel investing seminar Sept. 15 or registering visit www.maxangelinvestments.com.
William C. De Temple, chief executive officer Maximize Angel Investments Orlando (www.MaxAngelInvestments.com) said Berkus, who has more than 70 successful angel investment startups to his credit, has a thoroughly entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking presentation for potential angel investors.
Berkus has been a manager, CEO and board member for some of the best-known corporations in the U.S.
Registration for the event is $249.
De Temple, is likewise an expert on angel investing with more than 20 years of experience in California and is now headquartered in Ormond Beach. His book, How to Raise Capital Quickly, is available free at www.RaiseCapitalQuickly.com.
For more information about sponsoring the angel investing seminar Sept. 15 or registering visit www.maxangelinvestments.com.
NAI Realvest negotiates long-term Office/Warehouse Lease for Wittenbach Business Systems
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new long term office/warehouse lease for 10,720 square feet at 8310 Boggy Creek Rd. in South Orlando.
Robert Blackwell SIOR, a principal at NAI Realvest, brokered the lease of Suite 400 at the industrial facility representing the new tenant, Wittenbach Business Systems, a Sparks, Md.-based manufacturer and supplier of secure products and systems for financial institutions.
The landlord is Orlando-based DCT Orlando ADC LP. Moses Salcido of Southern Commercial Real Estate Advisors represented the landlord.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Robert Blackwell SIOR, a principal at NAI Realvest, brokered the lease of Suite 400 at the industrial facility representing the new tenant, Wittenbach Business Systems, a Sparks, Md.-based manufacturer and supplier of secure products and systems for financial institutions.
The landlord is Orlando-based DCT Orlando ADC LP. Moses Salcido of Southern Commercial Real Estate Advisors represented the landlord.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Two New Industrial Leases totaling 6,275 Square Feet at Hanging Moss CommerCenter in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest recently negotiated two lease agreements for industrial space totaling 6,275 square feet at Hanging Moss CommerCenter in Orlando
Heidrich brokered both transactions representing the landlord Maitland-based COP-Hanging Moss, LLC.
Orlando-based Serkan Erkan and Platin Motor Cars, LLC will more than double its space at 6112 Hanging Moss Rd. by moving from suite 420 with 2,000 square feet into its newly leased suite 400 with 4,400 square feet
At 6124 Hanging Moss Rd. Joseph M. Hooper of Orlando leased 1,875 square feet.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Heidrich brokered both transactions representing the landlord Maitland-based COP-Hanging Moss, LLC.
Orlando-based Serkan Erkan and Platin Motor Cars, LLC will more than double its space at 6112 Hanging Moss Rd. by moving from suite 420 with 2,000 square feet into its newly leased suite 400 with 4,400 square feet
At 6124 Hanging Moss Rd. Joseph M. Hooper of Orlando leased 1,875 square feet.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
NAI Realvest negotiates leases for 10,000 square feet of land and 4,000 square feet office/warehouse space at south Orlando industrial facility
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated two new lease agreements–one for suite 7 with 4,000 square feet at 8350 Parkline Blvd. and another for 10,000 square feet of adjacent vacant land for outside storage at the industrial facility located off Orange Ave. and Jetport Drive in South Orlando.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, represented both of the Columbus, Ohio-based landlords -- Parkline Properties, LLC in the office/warehouse lease and Parkline Land Company, LLC in the lease of the adjacent vacant land.
Penney Lawrence of Realty Executives Seminole represented the tenant, Albritton Williams, Inc. a full-service general contractor and construction management firm based in Tallahassee.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, represented both of the Columbus, Ohio-based landlords -- Parkline Properties, LLC in the office/warehouse lease and Parkline Land Company, LLC in the lease of the adjacent vacant land.
Penney Lawrence of Realty Executives Seminole represented the tenant, Albritton Williams, Inc. a full-service general contractor and construction management firm based in Tallahassee.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Retail Lease at Jourdan Crossing in Oviedo
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 1,450 square feet in the Jourdan Crossing retail center at 310 West Mitchell Hammock Rd. in Oviedo.
George Viele, vice president at NAI Realvest, negotiated the lease agreement representing the landlord, Jourdan Crossing, LLC.
The new tenant Ascension Salon, LLC, a full service hair care salon, joins current tenants at Jourdan Crossing including Sushi Pop, Atlas Pools and Carpets and More.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
George Viele, vice president at NAI Realvest, negotiated the lease agreement representing the landlord, Jourdan Crossing, LLC.
The new tenant Ascension Salon, LLC, a full service hair care salon, joins current tenants at Jourdan Crossing including Sushi Pop, Atlas Pools and Carpets and More.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Acquisition Deal Will Boost NAI Realvest Property Management, Leasing and Sales Deals
MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest in Maitland says the acquisition of NAI Global, the network of commercial real estate firms comprising 5,000 professionals and 350 offices in the U.S. and 55 countries throughout the world, by C-III Capital Partners means substantial additional property management, leasing and sales transactions and seasoned new associates for the Maitland commercial real estate firm.
Patrick Mahoney, president of NAI Realvest, said Irving, Texas-based C-III Capital Partners, LLC has agreed to acquire NAI Global. The deal is set to close in the 3rd quarter, Mahoney said, and terms have not been disclosed.
C-III Capital Partners is a commercial real estate services company with assets and business lines that include primary and special loan services, loan origination, fund management and principal investment,” Mahoney said.
C-III Capital Partners has additional offices in New York, Greenville, S.C. and Nashville, TN.
NAI Realvest launched in 1982 as one of Central Florida’s largest commercial property firms and one of the region’s largest developers of industrial space.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, covering all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Patrick Mahoney, president of NAI Realvest, said Irving, Texas-based C-III Capital Partners, LLC has agreed to acquire NAI Global. The deal is set to close in the 3rd quarter, Mahoney said, and terms have not been disclosed.
C-III Capital Partners is a commercial real estate services company with assets and business lines that include primary and special loan services, loan origination, fund management and principal investment,” Mahoney said.
C-III Capital Partners has additional offices in New York, Greenville, S.C. and Nashville, TN.
NAI Realvest launched in 1982 as one of Central Florida’s largest commercial property firms and one of the region’s largest developers of industrial space.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, covering all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Crossman & Company Ranked One of Florida’s Best Places to Work and Among the Top 100 U.S. Real Estate Management Companies
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Crossman & Company, the Orlando based retail management, leasing and development company, was recently named one of the top 100 real estate management companies in the U.S.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said Retail Traffic magazine, a leading U.S. trade publication, named Crossman & Company the 40th largest retail property management firm in the U.S. based on gross leasable area (GLA). Crossman & Company reported it manages more than 45 properties that total more than 16 million square feet of retail space.
Florida Trend magazine recently named Crossman & Company one of Florida’s Best Places to Work, Crossman said. Crossman & Company ranked as Florida’s 18th best place to work based on training and professional support, turnover, corporate culture, compensation and benefits.
Crossman & Company’s most notable clients include Florida based Publix Super Markets, Inc. and Orlando Fashion Square.
About Crossman & Company:
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said Retail Traffic magazine, a leading U.S. trade publication, named Crossman & Company the 40th largest retail property management firm in the U.S. based on gross leasable area (GLA). Crossman & Company reported it manages more than 45 properties that total more than 16 million square feet of retail space.
Florida Trend magazine recently named Crossman & Company one of Florida’s Best Places to Work, Crossman said. Crossman & Company ranked as Florida’s 18th best place to work based on training and professional support, turnover, corporate culture, compensation and benefits.
Crossman & Company’s most notable clients include Florida based Publix Super Markets, Inc. and Orlando Fashion Square.
About Crossman & Company:
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Awarded Contract to Design New Subway Restaurant in Kissimmee
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, were recently awarded a contract by WindCrest Development Group, Inc. to design a new Subway Restaurant in Kissimmee.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, said a new Partin Village Center, located on U.S. 192 and Partin Settlement Road is now under construction.
The Baldwin Park architectural firm will design a new Subway restaurant offering 1,500 square feet of space.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, said a new Partin Village Center, located on U.S. 192 and Partin Settlement Road is now under construction.
The Baldwin Park architectural firm will design a new Subway restaurant offering 1,500 square feet of space.
Mattamy Homes Names New Home Sales Counselors for Jacksonville Region
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, recently appointed four New Home Sales Counselors in the Jacksonville region.
Kerry Soltis, marketing manager for Mattamy Homes in the Jacksonville region, said Lisa Atkinson was named New Home Sales Counselor at Sevilla, located near the nationally recognized World Golf Village in St. Johns County.
Atkinson has more than 31 years of experience in the new home industry, Soltis said. Mattamy Homes builds one and two-story single-family homes at Sevilla priced from the $140s.
Lauren S. Braren was also named a New Home Sales Counselor to assist homebuyers at both Sevilla and Old Sebastian Point in St. Augustine.
Braren has more than two years of experience in new home sales with Arhur Rutenberg Homes in St. Augustine. Mattamy Homes builds one and two-story single-family homes at Old Sebastian Point priced from under $200,000
Susan Fredrickson was recently appointed New Home Sales Counselor at Kings Trace in St Augustine, minutes away from St. Augustine’s beaches, historic downtown, convenient retail shopping and excellent medical facilities.
Fredrickson has more than 15 years of experience in residential real estate sales and is an active member of the Homebuilders Association’s Sales and Marketing Council. Mattamy Homes builds new one and two-story single-family homes at King’s Trace priced from the low $150s.
Bonnie Evans was named a New Home Sales Counselor to assist new home buyers at Covenant Cove and at Cedar Bay on the north side of Jacksonville. Evans, a Mandarin resident, has more than 12 years of experience in new home sales. Mattamy is building three and four bedroom homes at Cedar Bay priced from the mid $150s.
Visit www.mattamyhomes.com.
About Mattamy Homes:
Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Phoenix, Minneapolis and Charlotte. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Kerry Soltis, marketing manager for Mattamy Homes in the Jacksonville region, said Lisa Atkinson was named New Home Sales Counselor at Sevilla, located near the nationally recognized World Golf Village in St. Johns County.
Atkinson has more than 31 years of experience in the new home industry, Soltis said. Mattamy Homes builds one and two-story single-family homes at Sevilla priced from the $140s.
Lauren S. Braren was also named a New Home Sales Counselor to assist homebuyers at both Sevilla and Old Sebastian Point in St. Augustine.
Braren has more than two years of experience in new home sales with Arhur Rutenberg Homes in St. Augustine. Mattamy Homes builds one and two-story single-family homes at Old Sebastian Point priced from under $200,000
Susan Fredrickson was recently appointed New Home Sales Counselor at Kings Trace in St Augustine, minutes away from St. Augustine’s beaches, historic downtown, convenient retail shopping and excellent medical facilities.
Fredrickson has more than 15 years of experience in residential real estate sales and is an active member of the Homebuilders Association’s Sales and Marketing Council. Mattamy Homes builds new one and two-story single-family homes at King’s Trace priced from the low $150s.
Bonnie Evans was named a New Home Sales Counselor to assist new home buyers at Covenant Cove and at Cedar Bay on the north side of Jacksonville. Evans, a Mandarin resident, has more than 12 years of experience in new home sales. Mattamy is building three and four bedroom homes at Cedar Bay priced from the mid $150s.
Visit www.mattamyhomes.com.
About Mattamy Homes:
Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Phoenix, Minneapolis and Charlotte. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Names Michelle Hochfelder Luxury Homes Specialist in World Marketing Center
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty recently appointed Michelle Hochfelder an International Luxury Homes Specialist in Stirling Sotheby’s World Marketing Center in Downtown Orlando.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Hochfelder has more than 15 years of experience in residential real estate sales and formerly served on the sales and marketing team at Arvida Corp.
Hochfelder is a native of Winter Park and a member of the Winter Park Historical Society, the Winter Park Tennis Center and the Council of 101. She is a member of the Orlando Regional Realtors Assn. and the National Assn. of Realtors.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Hochfelder has more than 15 years of experience in residential real estate sales and formerly served on the sales and marketing team at Arvida Corp.
Hochfelder is a native of Winter Park and a member of the Winter Park Historical Society, the Winter Park Tennis Center and the Council of 101. She is a member of the Orlando Regional Realtors Assn. and the National Assn. of Realtors.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com
NAI Realvest negotiates new long-term lease with statewide Medicare pharmaceutical supplier
MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new seven-year lease agreement for 14,504 square feet of industrial space at Monroe CommerCenter North in Sanford.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Maitland-based COP-Monroe North, LLC.
The new tenant, Omnicare Pharmacy of Florida, LP headquartered in Covington, KY, leased suite 1030 at 4150 Church Street in the industrial center. Alex Beacham of UGL Services-Equis Operation represented Omnicare, a Medicare supplier and provider.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.nairealvest.com.
Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Maitland-based COP-Monroe North, LLC.
The new tenant, Omnicare Pharmacy of Florida, LP headquartered in Covington, KY, leased suite 1030 at 4150 Church Street in the industrial center. Alex Beacham of UGL Services-Equis Operation represented Omnicare, a Medicare supplier and provider.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.nairealvest.com.
Ryland Homes Appoints Larry Barker Sales Counselor at Baden Village at Regent Park in Fort Mill
CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- Ryland Homes has appointed Larry Barker a new home sales counselor at Baden Village at Regent Park, a new community of single-family homes priced from the $170s located near the Regent Park Golf Club just across the state line in Fort Mill, S.C.
Krista Long, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Charlotte region, said Barker is a graduate of North Carolina State University and has 11 years of experience in sales and marketing, including four years in new home sales.
Barker speaks Spanish fluently.
Ryland Homes recently held its grand opening at Baden Village at Regent Park, which features a waterfront community clubhouse and swimming pool, along with walking trails.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 17 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
Krista Long, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Charlotte region, said Barker is a graduate of North Carolina State University and has 11 years of experience in sales and marketing, including four years in new home sales.
Barker speaks Spanish fluently.
Ryland Homes recently held its grand opening at Baden Village at Regent Park, which features a waterfront community clubhouse and swimming pool, along with walking trails.
About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 17 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
Only Eight Town Homes Remain For Sale at Legacy Park in Davenport Priced From $118,990
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Only eight town homes remain for sale at Legacy Park, located on Bexley Drive off U.S. 27 at Poitras Rd. south of S.R. 530 in Davenport just south of Orlando near Disney World and the attractions area.
David Parker, director of sales and marketing for Lennar in the Orlando region, said new two and three-bedroom townhomes at Legacy Park range in size from 1,505 square feet of living space to 1,625 square feet with two-and-one-half baths and one-car garages.
New townhomes at Legacy Park in three distinctive floor plans are priced from $118,990.
Legacy Park features a community swimming pool, cabana and playground.
Visit www.Lennar.com.
David Parker, director of sales and marketing for Lennar in the Orlando region, said new two and three-bedroom townhomes at Legacy Park range in size from 1,505 square feet of living space to 1,625 square feet with two-and-one-half baths and one-car garages.
New townhomes at Legacy Park in three distinctive floor plans are priced from $118,990.
Legacy Park features a community swimming pool, cabana and playground.
Visit www.Lennar.com.
Del Webb Orlando Unveils New Floor Plans, Expands Options
ORLANDO, Fla. – Del Webb Orlando, the active adult community located on Ridgewood Lakes Blvd. in Davenport in Polk County, has unveiled its new Garden Collection of five new floor plans priced from the $130s.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Del Webb in Central Florida, said the new Garden Collection homes offer a variety – from the Avila that optimizes space and layout in 987 square feet of living space to the Merida with 2,238 square feet of family living space.
Garden Collection homes that range from one, two, three and four-bedroom designs with one-and-a-half to three baths, plus one-and-a-half or two-car garages offer homebuyers a variety of options and price points.
“For many, it’s just not practical to personally design and build a home,” Strickler explained. “The new Garden Collection at Del Webb Orlando offers homebuyers, 55 or better, an amenable solution with a variety of living options coupled with the renowned Del Webb lifestyle.”
Del Webb Orlando features world class health and wellness amenities and hosts a wide range of educational, recreational and entertainment programs and events at its recently opened 30,800 square foot Montecito Clubhouse.
For more information, visit www.delwebb.com or call 888-817-2311.
About Del Webb
Award-winning Del Webb active adult communities provide an optimum lifestyle at an affordable price for those ages 55 and older, creating an unmatched experience for “retirement.” Del Webb communities began with the original Sun City, which opened outside Phoenix, in 1960 and have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb is the best-known brand of active adult communities in America and draws on more than 50 years experience of providing residents an engaging life that fulfills their creative, physical, mental and social needs. For more information on Del Webb, see www.delwebb.com.
About PulteGroup
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is America’s premier home building company with operations in 67 markets, 29 states and the District of Columbia. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2010, the Company has an unmatched capacity to meet the needs of all buyer segments through its brand portfolio that includes Pulte Homes, Centex Homes and Del Webb. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, the brands of PulteGroup have consistently ranked among the nation’s top homebuilders as surveyed by third-party, independent national customer satisfaction studies.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, see www.pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Del Webb in Central Florida, said the new Garden Collection homes offer a variety – from the Avila that optimizes space and layout in 987 square feet of living space to the Merida with 2,238 square feet of family living space.
Garden Collection homes that range from one, two, three and four-bedroom designs with one-and-a-half to three baths, plus one-and-a-half or two-car garages offer homebuyers a variety of options and price points.
“For many, it’s just not practical to personally design and build a home,” Strickler explained. “The new Garden Collection at Del Webb Orlando offers homebuyers, 55 or better, an amenable solution with a variety of living options coupled with the renowned Del Webb lifestyle.”
Del Webb Orlando features world class health and wellness amenities and hosts a wide range of educational, recreational and entertainment programs and events at its recently opened 30,800 square foot Montecito Clubhouse.
For more information, visit www.delwebb.com or call 888-817-2311.
About Del Webb
Award-winning Del Webb active adult communities provide an optimum lifestyle at an affordable price for those ages 55 and older, creating an unmatched experience for “retirement.” Del Webb communities began with the original Sun City, which opened outside Phoenix, in 1960 and have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb is the best-known brand of active adult communities in America and draws on more than 50 years experience of providing residents an engaging life that fulfills their creative, physical, mental and social needs. For more information on Del Webb, see www.delwebb.com.
About PulteGroup
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is America’s premier home building company with operations in 67 markets, 29 states and the District of Columbia. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2010, the Company has an unmatched capacity to meet the needs of all buyer segments through its brand portfolio that includes Pulte Homes, Centex Homes and Del Webb. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, the brands of PulteGroup have consistently ranked among the nation’s top homebuilders as surveyed by third-party, independent national customer satisfaction studies.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, see www.pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
CEO Nexus, Florida’s Research Coast Workforce Board, GrowFL to Co-host CEO Forum in Port St. Lucie Aug. 2
ORLANDO, Fla., ....CEO Nexus – the firm that works with public and private organizations to help entrepreneurs accelerate their second stage growth – GrowFL and Florida’s Research Coast Workforce Board, will co-host its next forum for principals and chief executive officers at the PGA Museum and Historical Village in Port St. Lucie at 5:30 p.m. Aug 2.
Steve Quello, president of CEO Nexus said James P. Crocker founder and president of the Waterblasting Group of Companies in Stuart will be the featured speaker at the invitation-only event.
Crocker will share insight on how he has grown his firm over the years, including the challenges faced, empowering personnel and expansion into international markets
Quello said he recently completed a highly successful series of CEO Nexus forums in Sarasota and Orlando.
“So far this year we have assembled experienced business executives and co-hosted nearly a dozen CEO forums and the turnout has been great,” Quello said. “The feedback we are getting from participants is very good and the resources we are developing for entrepreneurs is high-value,” Quello added.
Top local business executives volunteer as headline speakers at CEO Nexus forums and open the floor to questions from participating executives.
The CEO Forum is open to company principals and CEOs who are leaders of established second-stage businesses, Quello said.
For more information, to qualify for admission and RSVP, contact Michael Corbit, 772-335-3030 ext 438 mcorbit@tcjobs.org.
About CEO Nexus
CEO Nexus is an organization that works in concert with public and private organizations interested in providing business leaders—owners, CEOs and presidents—with practical tools and techniques designed specifically for growing second-stage companies. Sponsors include the Edward Lowe Foundation, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the University of Central Florida Office of Research & Commercialization, Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship, Florida’s Research Coast Workforce; Economic Development Council of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County and GrowFL.
Steve Quello, president of CEO Nexus said James P. Crocker founder and president of the Waterblasting Group of Companies in Stuart will be the featured speaker at the invitation-only event.
Crocker will share insight on how he has grown his firm over the years, including the challenges faced, empowering personnel and expansion into international markets
Quello said he recently completed a highly successful series of CEO Nexus forums in Sarasota and Orlando.
“So far this year we have assembled experienced business executives and co-hosted nearly a dozen CEO forums and the turnout has been great,” Quello said. “The feedback we are getting from participants is very good and the resources we are developing for entrepreneurs is high-value,” Quello added.
Top local business executives volunteer as headline speakers at CEO Nexus forums and open the floor to questions from participating executives.
The CEO Forum is open to company principals and CEOs who are leaders of established second-stage businesses, Quello said.
For more information, to qualify for admission and RSVP, contact Michael Corbit, 772-335-3030 ext 438 mcorbit@tcjobs.org.
About CEO Nexus
CEO Nexus is an organization that works in concert with public and private organizations interested in providing business leaders—owners, CEOs and presidents—with practical tools and techniques designed specifically for growing second-stage companies. Sponsors include the Edward Lowe Foundation, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the University of Central Florida Office of Research & Commercialization, Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship, Florida’s Research Coast Workforce; Economic Development Council of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County and GrowFL.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
VOLUSIA LAW FIRM TAKES FIRST PLACE IN LOCAL CHARITY TRIVIA CONTEST AND DONATES $300 TO ARNOLD PALMER FOUNDATION
PORT ORANGE –The Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra was well represented by a winning foursome at the recent Trivia Night at Peter's Wine Shop on Dunlawton Avenue in Port Orange.
The Rue & Ziffra team of Allan L. Ziffra, Shawna Miro, Kristen Cass and Karen Ziffra bested eight other teams to bring home trivia bragging rights and donate $300 to the charity of their choice, The Arnold Palmer Foundation.
The event, which usually is free and held on Friday evenings at the shop, was presented as a special charity edition last Friday in which teams were able to select the charity of their choice and try to win money for that organization, according to Allan L. Ziffra, president of the personal-injury law firm.
Each player paid $25 to participate and take turns answering a total of 35 questions that ranged from “What color is an emu’s egg?” to “Who are the nine characters from the game, Clue?” Meanwhile, the staff at Peter’s Wine Shop poured a variety of wines and served cheese, bread, fruit and dessert to the grape aficionados and minutiae enthusiasts.
“Our staff had a great time at Trivia Night and it was very rewarding to know that others will benefit from our extreme knowledge of trivial facts,” Ziffra joked.
For details, contact Peter’s Wine Shop at 386-689-1946.
About Rue & Ziffra: Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
The Rue & Ziffra team of Allan L. Ziffra, Shawna Miro, Kristen Cass and Karen Ziffra bested eight other teams to bring home trivia bragging rights and donate $300 to the charity of their choice, The Arnold Palmer Foundation.
The event, which usually is free and held on Friday evenings at the shop, was presented as a special charity edition last Friday in which teams were able to select the charity of their choice and try to win money for that organization, according to Allan L. Ziffra, president of the personal-injury law firm.
Each player paid $25 to participate and take turns answering a total of 35 questions that ranged from “What color is an emu’s egg?” to “Who are the nine characters from the game, Clue?” Meanwhile, the staff at Peter’s Wine Shop poured a variety of wines and served cheese, bread, fruit and dessert to the grape aficionados and minutiae enthusiasts.
“Our staff had a great time at Trivia Night and it was very rewarding to know that others will benefit from our extreme knowledge of trivial facts,” Ziffra joked.
For details, contact Peter’s Wine Shop at 386-689-1946.
About Rue & Ziffra: Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
Martin County Home-Based Business Direct Marketing Company Selected to Participate in State’s GrowFL Economic Gardening Program
PALM CITY, Fla, – Life’s Abundance, a home-based business network marketing company, recently was selected to receive free technical assistance through the state-funded GrowFL program.
Founded in 1998 as Trilogy International by Dennis and Carol Berardi, Life’s Abundance is a network marketer of healthy products for people, pets and the planet, according to current President and Chief Executive Officer Lester Thornhill.
“Our company was born out of a belief that both people and pets deserve healthier, more effective products to help them lead fulfilling and abundant lives,” Thornhill said. “We are absolutely firm in our commitment to provide safe and effective products that satisfy this principle, while giving people an opportunity to earn an additional, ongoing income.”
Thornhill said charitable work also plays a role in their success, as a portion of the profits help various animal rescue groups.
With 31 employees at locations in Florida and Illinois, Life’s Abundance already is seeing the benefits of the affiliation with GrowFL through CEO roundtables and forums, market research strategy analysis, database research and website optimization.
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“Life’s Abundance is an ideal candidate as it has shown that it has potential to continue growing and because of its charitable philosophy,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
Thornhill said his company is grateful to GrowFL as it doesn’t have a budget for the high-caliber networking opportunities being provided.
“In terms of the newly available research, including demographics, SEO data and much more, we probably could not have afforded these needed services on our own.”
About Life’s Abundance: Life’s Abundance is a home-based network marketing company that provides healthy products for people, pets and the environment. The direct sales company also provides independent distributors the opportunity to earn an ongoing income. For details, visit www.lifesabundance.com.
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute: The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Founded in 1998 as Trilogy International by Dennis and Carol Berardi, Life’s Abundance is a network marketer of healthy products for people, pets and the planet, according to current President and Chief Executive Officer Lester Thornhill.
“Our company was born out of a belief that both people and pets deserve healthier, more effective products to help them lead fulfilling and abundant lives,” Thornhill said. “We are absolutely firm in our commitment to provide safe and effective products that satisfy this principle, while giving people an opportunity to earn an additional, ongoing income.”
Thornhill said charitable work also plays a role in their success, as a portion of the profits help various animal rescue groups.
With 31 employees at locations in Florida and Illinois, Life’s Abundance already is seeing the benefits of the affiliation with GrowFL through CEO roundtables and forums, market research strategy analysis, database research and website optimization.
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“Life’s Abundance is an ideal candidate as it has shown that it has potential to continue growing and because of its charitable philosophy,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
Thornhill said his company is grateful to GrowFL as it doesn’t have a budget for the high-caliber networking opportunities being provided.
“In terms of the newly available research, including demographics, SEO data and much more, we probably could not have afforded these needed services on our own.”
About Life’s Abundance: Life’s Abundance is a home-based network marketing company that provides healthy products for people, pets and the environment. The direct sales company also provides independent distributors the opportunity to earn an ongoing income. For details, visit www.lifesabundance.com.
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute: The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
UCF Business Incubation Program launches “Soft Landing” offer to encourage new branch operations in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla., --- The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program has launched ‘Soft Landing,’ a special offer to businesses outside the Central Florida region to locate satellite offices here.
Gordon Hogan, director for the UCF Business Incubation Program, said Soft Landing provides executive office space and business contacts for companies that want to consider opening branch operations in Central Florida.
“We can provide companies the opportunity to open satellite operations here for up to 24 months at a substantial savings, with a built-in network of contacts, and a local workforce,” Hogan said.
“Our aim is to create opportunities for companies that will launch operations in the region that will create jobs here,” Hogan explained.
“We can provide them with an easy, flexible entry into the Central Florida market and an educated, enthusiastic workforce,” he said.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Gordon Hogan, director for the UCF Business Incubation Program, said Soft Landing provides executive office space and business contacts for companies that want to consider opening branch operations in Central Florida.
“We can provide companies the opportunity to open satellite operations here for up to 24 months at a substantial savings, with a built-in network of contacts, and a local workforce,” Hogan said.
“Our aim is to create opportunities for companies that will launch operations in the region that will create jobs here,” Hogan explained.
“We can provide them with an easy, flexible entry into the Central Florida market and an educated, enthusiastic workforce,” he said.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Business Publication Names National Entrepreneur Center move to Orlando Fashion Square “Best Headquarters Campus Relocation”
ORLANDO, FLA. – A business trade publication has named the National Entrepreneur Center’s recent move to 21,000 square foot facilities at Orlando Fashion Square on East Colonial Drive near downtown Orlando as the Central Florida region’s “Best Headquarters Campus Relocation”.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company in Orlando, which represents Orlando Fashion Square owners Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust and negotiated the new long term lease with the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) said the recognition is well-earned.
“The National Entrepreneur Center – formerly the Disney Entrepreneur Center – broke new ground with its retail mall location,” Crossman said. “It’s a convergence of two major trends in American business — a growing diversity in mall facilities and the move by business incubation and entrepreneur agencies to get closer to small business,” he said.
Crossman said the new NEC’s headquarters is a showcase facility at Orlando Fashion Square that drives traffic to the downtown Orlando retail center.
About The National Entrepreneur Center
The National Entrepreneur Center is a public/private partnership established in 2003 to support and assist small business development in Central Florida. The center houses a variety of non-profit business support organizations and is funded by Orange County, Walt Disney World Resort, The University of Central Florida, The City of Orlando, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, Regions Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Banco Popular, The Orlando Magic, Bank First, Orlando Utilities Commission, and Bright House Business Solutions.
Organizations affiliated with the National Entrepreneur Center are: The African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, The UCF Small Business Development Center, The Central Florida Disability Chamber, The National Assn. of Women business Owners, The UCF Business Incubation Program, The British American Chamber of Commerce, The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund, SCORE, The Urban League of Central Florida, The Black MBA Assn, and the US Dept. of Commerce.
About Orlando Fashion Square/PREIT
Orlando Fashion Square is owned and operated by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust. Founded in 1960 and one of the first equity REITs in the U.S., PREIT has a primary investment focus on retail shopping malls and power centers. Currently, the company’s retail portfolio is approximately 33 million square feet and consists of 56 properties, including 38 shopping malls, 14 strip and power centers, and four properties under development. The company’s properties are located in 13 states in the eastern half of the United States, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. PREIT is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa. The company’s Web site can be found at www.preit.com. PREIT is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol PEI.
About Crossman & Company
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company in Orlando, which represents Orlando Fashion Square owners Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust and negotiated the new long term lease with the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) said the recognition is well-earned.
“The National Entrepreneur Center – formerly the Disney Entrepreneur Center – broke new ground with its retail mall location,” Crossman said. “It’s a convergence of two major trends in American business — a growing diversity in mall facilities and the move by business incubation and entrepreneur agencies to get closer to small business,” he said.
Crossman said the new NEC’s headquarters is a showcase facility at Orlando Fashion Square that drives traffic to the downtown Orlando retail center.
About The National Entrepreneur Center
The National Entrepreneur Center is a public/private partnership established in 2003 to support and assist small business development in Central Florida. The center houses a variety of non-profit business support organizations and is funded by Orange County, Walt Disney World Resort, The University of Central Florida, The City of Orlando, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, Regions Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Banco Popular, The Orlando Magic, Bank First, Orlando Utilities Commission, and Bright House Business Solutions.
Organizations affiliated with the National Entrepreneur Center are: The African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, The UCF Small Business Development Center, The Central Florida Disability Chamber, The National Assn. of Women business Owners, The UCF Business Incubation Program, The British American Chamber of Commerce, The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund, SCORE, The Urban League of Central Florida, The Black MBA Assn, and the US Dept. of Commerce.
About Orlando Fashion Square/PREIT
Orlando Fashion Square is owned and operated by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust. Founded in 1960 and one of the first equity REITs in the U.S., PREIT has a primary investment focus on retail shopping malls and power centers. Currently, the company’s retail portfolio is approximately 33 million square feet and consists of 56 properties, including 38 shopping malls, 14 strip and power centers, and four properties under development. The company’s properties are located in 13 states in the eastern half of the United States, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. PREIT is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa. The company’s Web site can be found at www.preit.com. PREIT is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol PEI.
About Crossman & Company
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group Acquires 64 Single Family Homesites in Two St. Johns County Communities
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, reported it has acquired a total of 64 single-family homesites at RiverTown and Durbin Crossing, both located in St. Johns County.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said the home builder acquired 31 single-family home sites at RiverTown, developed by the St. Joe Company along the St. Johns River on SR 13 near Racetrack Rd. in northwest St. Johns County.
The RiverTown transaction includes an option to acquire additional home sites in future phases, Parker said.
Mattamy also acquired 33 single-family home sites at Durbin Crossing off I-95 and Racetrack Rd. in St. Johns County. Mattamy is currently selling new homes out of its professionally decorated model at Durbin Crossing.
Mattamy plans to build three, four and five-bedroom homes ranging from 1,600 to 3,200 square feet at both RiverTown and Durbin Crossing. Designs are currently being developed.
Models at RiverTown are slated to begin construction this fall and the Mattamy Sales Center will open there early next year.
Mattamy Homes already builds single-family homes in 11 other communities in the Jacksonville region, including Cornerstone at Watermill, Cedar Bay and Covenant Cove in Jacksonville; Forest Hammock at Oakleaf Plantation in Orange Park; Greenleaf Village at Nocatee and Austin Park at Nocatee in Ponte Vedra; Old Sebastian Point, Sevilla and Kings Trace in St. Augustine, and Durbin Crossing and The Colony at Greenbriar in St. Johns County.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said the home builder acquired 31 single-family home sites at RiverTown, developed by the St. Joe Company along the St. Johns River on SR 13 near Racetrack Rd. in northwest St. Johns County.
The RiverTown transaction includes an option to acquire additional home sites in future phases, Parker said.
Mattamy also acquired 33 single-family home sites at Durbin Crossing off I-95 and Racetrack Rd. in St. Johns County. Mattamy is currently selling new homes out of its professionally decorated model at Durbin Crossing.
Mattamy plans to build three, four and five-bedroom homes ranging from 1,600 to 3,200 square feet at both RiverTown and Durbin Crossing. Designs are currently being developed.
Models at RiverTown are slated to begin construction this fall and the Mattamy Sales Center will open there early next year.
Mattamy Homes already builds single-family homes in 11 other communities in the Jacksonville region, including Cornerstone at Watermill, Cedar Bay and Covenant Cove in Jacksonville; Forest Hammock at Oakleaf Plantation in Orange Park; Greenleaf Village at Nocatee and Austin Park at Nocatee in Ponte Vedra; Old Sebastian Point, Sevilla and Kings Trace in St. Augustine, and Durbin Crossing and The Colony at Greenbriar in St. Johns County.
About Mattamy Homes
Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
CPA Firm Selected to Receive Free Assistance from State’s GrowFL Economic Gardening Program
MELBOURNE – Hoyman Dobson – a 47-year-old certified public accounting firm – has been selected for a state-funded initiative to receive free technical assistance through the GrowFL program.
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
When selecting businesses to participate in the program, the institute looks for companies that have the potential to move into the next phase of operations.
“Hoyman Dobson is a great candidate for the program as it has longevity and it has shown that it has the potential to continue growing,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
Founded in 1964, the firm has 40 employees in offices in Melbourne and Orlando’s Baldwin Park who provide accounting services such as tax planning and auditing, along with a wide range of business consulting services.
Debbie Goode, the firm’s audit and marketing director, said the company is widely known in Central Florida for its focus on providing services to government contractors, manufacturers, and construction companies, as well as to governmental and non-profit entities and companies in the healthcare industry.
“We see this affiliation with GrowFL as a new opportunity to provide our clients with even better services,” Goode said. “We are looking forward to working on internet marketing strategies so we become even more effective on quickly communicating to our clients and friends on the latest financial legislative developments that might affect them or their companies.”
Goode said the company also is very interested in learning about other business practices GrowFL will provide or recommend, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
“We are fortunate to have a talented and dedicated team that is always striving to provide the finest services to our clients, and by working with GrowFL, we are hoping for even better results in terms of addressing our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.”
About Hoyman Dobson
The Melbourne-based CPA firm offers accounting services such as tax planning and auditing, along with a wide range of business consulting services to government contractors, manufacturers, and construction companies, as well as to governmental and non-profit entities and companies in the healthcare industry. For details, visit Hoyman.com
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
When selecting businesses to participate in the program, the institute looks for companies that have the potential to move into the next phase of operations.
“Hoyman Dobson is a great candidate for the program as it has longevity and it has shown that it has the potential to continue growing,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
Founded in 1964, the firm has 40 employees in offices in Melbourne and Orlando’s Baldwin Park who provide accounting services such as tax planning and auditing, along with a wide range of business consulting services.
Debbie Goode, the firm’s audit and marketing director, said the company is widely known in Central Florida for its focus on providing services to government contractors, manufacturers, and construction companies, as well as to governmental and non-profit entities and companies in the healthcare industry.
“We see this affiliation with GrowFL as a new opportunity to provide our clients with even better services,” Goode said. “We are looking forward to working on internet marketing strategies so we become even more effective on quickly communicating to our clients and friends on the latest financial legislative developments that might affect them or their companies.”
Goode said the company also is very interested in learning about other business practices GrowFL will provide or recommend, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
“We are fortunate to have a talented and dedicated team that is always striving to provide the finest services to our clients, and by working with GrowFL, we are hoping for even better results in terms of addressing our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations.”
About Hoyman Dobson
The Melbourne-based CPA firm offers accounting services such as tax planning and auditing, along with a wide range of business consulting services to government contractors, manufacturers, and construction companies, as well as to governmental and non-profit entities and companies in the healthcare industry. For details, visit Hoyman.com
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects to design new Quizno’s Sub and Sandwich Shop in Celebration
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, has been awarded a contract to design a new Quizno’s Sub and Sandwich Shop in Celebration.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the new Quizno’s Bakery will offer 2,000 square feet of space.
General Electric Credit Equity is developing the Quizno's and awarded the design contract to Cuhaci & Peterson Architects.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the new Quizno’s Bakery will offer 2,000 square feet of space.
General Electric Credit Equity is developing the Quizno's and awarded the design contract to Cuhaci & Peterson Architects.
Performance Motorsports Company Selected to Participate in Florida Economic Gardening Program
CASSELBERRY, Fla. – SURE Motorsports, a four-year-old designer of Mazda performance equipment, recently was selected to receive free technical assistance through the state’s GrowFL program.
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses the institute looks for companies that have the potential to be successful, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“SURE Motorsports is an ideal candidate for the program as it has shown that it has much potential and its employees are eager to learn from the institute’s experts,” said Dr. O’Neal, who is also the associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
SURE Founder and Chief Executive Officer Cullen Mariacher said the company’s employees welcome the experience and expertise behind the GrowFL name.
“We will be soaking up the knowledge of the GrowFL team and applying it immediately,” he said. “Our employees are meticulous, passionate and give excessive attention, detail and creative design to every product we create.”
GrowFL will support SURE Motorsports through a number of free services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
Mariacher said he is very thankful for the opportunity.
“We are looking forward to the next step, so we can grow into the next level in Central Florida with leaps and bounds.”
About SURE Motorsports:
SURE Motorsports is all about Mazda passion, meticulous engineering, creative design and excessive attention to detail all performed by an irreplaceable staff. Every SURE product is held to the highest of standards; often creating new standards. Products are built for the customer that wants nothing less than the best on their Mazda. SURE guarantees the use of its products and will troubleshoot for any problems and find a solution immediately. Products also carry a limited lifetime warranty, which includes wear items. For details, visit SUREMotorsports.com.
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses the institute looks for companies that have the potential to be successful, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“SURE Motorsports is an ideal candidate for the program as it has shown that it has much potential and its employees are eager to learn from the institute’s experts,” said Dr. O’Neal, who is also the associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
SURE Founder and Chief Executive Officer Cullen Mariacher said the company’s employees welcome the experience and expertise behind the GrowFL name.
“We will be soaking up the knowledge of the GrowFL team and applying it immediately,” he said. “Our employees are meticulous, passionate and give excessive attention, detail and creative design to every product we create.”
GrowFL will support SURE Motorsports through a number of free services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
Mariacher said he is very thankful for the opportunity.
“We are looking forward to the next step, so we can grow into the next level in Central Florida with leaps and bounds.”
About SURE Motorsports:
SURE Motorsports is all about Mazda passion, meticulous engineering, creative design and excessive attention to detail all performed by an irreplaceable staff. Every SURE product is held to the highest of standards; often creating new standards. Products are built for the customer that wants nothing less than the best on their Mazda. SURE guarantees the use of its products and will troubleshoot for any problems and find a solution immediately. Products also carry a limited lifetime warranty, which includes wear items. For details, visit SUREMotorsports.com.
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Local Law Firm Presents 3rd annual Sizzlin’ Summer Nights July 21 on Flagler Avenue in Downtown New Smyrna Beach
NEW SMYRNA BEACH – The Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra is the presenting sponsor of Thursday’s (7/21) “Sizzlin’ Summer Nights – The Flagler Open” from 5 to 9 p.m. on Flagler Avenue in downtown New Smyrna Beach.
The highlight of the event – which marks the height of the summer season – will be an adult 18-hole mini-golf tournament with food and beverage specials at every hole.
Also featured will be live bands, a kids’ zone, community displays, food vendors and sponsor exhibits, according to Jessica Eckelbarger√, marketing manager for the personal-injury law firm.
Tickets are $10 for 18 holes of putt-putt golf and golfers must be at least 21 years old to participate, Eckelbarger said. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 250 golfers, and more than $2,000 will be awarded in cash and prizes.
“We’re excited to sponsor this event for our community and several of our attorneys and staff members will be participating,” she said.
For more information, call 1-800-541-9621.
About Rue & Ziffra: Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
The highlight of the event – which marks the height of the summer season – will be an adult 18-hole mini-golf tournament with food and beverage specials at every hole.
Also featured will be live bands, a kids’ zone, community displays, food vendors and sponsor exhibits, according to Jessica Eckelbarger√, marketing manager for the personal-injury law firm.
Tickets are $10 for 18 holes of putt-putt golf and golfers must be at least 21 years old to participate, Eckelbarger said. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 250 golfers, and more than $2,000 will be awarded in cash and prizes.
“We’re excited to sponsor this event for our community and several of our attorneys and staff members will be participating,” she said.
For more information, call 1-800-541-9621.
About Rue & Ziffra: Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange and Orange City. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
First Green Bank Sponsored Cyclist Finishes 11th in Race Across America
EUSTIS, Fla. – Steven Perezluha, the 20-year-old Longwood cyclist First Green Bank sponsored recently in the 30th annual Race Across America (RAAM), finished 11th overall in the 3,000 mile marathon event.
Ken LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said Perezluha pedaled his bicycle from Oceanside, Calif. to Annapolis, Maryland in 10 days and eight hours.
Forty-one elite international cyclists competed in the event, LaRoe said. Perezluha placed fourth among 18 American cyclists competing in the event and ninth among cyclists who are younger than 50 years of age, LaRoe said.
Perezluha was honored with a special award – named after 5-time reigning RAAM champion, Jure Robic, who was tragically hit and killed by a car this past year while he was training for RAAM -- for the fastest rider through the hilliest section of the race, in climbing feet per mile, from Cumberland, MD to Hancock, MD.
“Steven Perezluha is a remarkable young Central Floridian who is just beginning his career and we were proud to sponsor his entry,” LaRoe said. “He is an inspiration to us all and a rising star in the sport,” LaRoe added.
Ken LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said Perezluha pedaled his bicycle from Oceanside, Calif. to Annapolis, Maryland in 10 days and eight hours.
Forty-one elite international cyclists competed in the event, LaRoe said. Perezluha placed fourth among 18 American cyclists competing in the event and ninth among cyclists who are younger than 50 years of age, LaRoe said.
Perezluha was honored with a special award – named after 5-time reigning RAAM champion, Jure Robic, who was tragically hit and killed by a car this past year while he was training for RAAM -- for the fastest rider through the hilliest section of the race, in climbing feet per mile, from Cumberland, MD to Hancock, MD.
“Steven Perezluha is a remarkable young Central Floridian who is just beginning his career and we were proud to sponsor his entry,” LaRoe said. “He is an inspiration to us all and a rising star in the sport,” LaRoe added.
Maximize Angel Investments Orlando founder aims to fund home-grown business startups, create jobs
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The most efficient way to spur the local economy and create new jobs is to grow your own. That’s the motto of William C. De Temple, chief executive officer of Maximize Angel Investments Orlando, Inc., and he’s putting his money where his mouth is.
De Temple founded Maximize Angel Investments Orlando www.MaxAngelInvestments.com after meetings with Gordon Hogan, director and Dr. Tom O’Neal, founder of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program.
“Central Florida has a vibrant network of startup entrepreneurs and support groups,” De Temple said. “The biggest need now is capital to launch some of these newly emerging enterprises and help them grow into large companies with international markets,” he said.
Already, De Temple has recruited 22 angel investors, each of whom has committed $50,000 annually to fund startup ventures.
But it’s not just money, De Temple is quick to add.
“Capital is the most critical single need, but successful angel investing requires a much broader approach,” De Temple said.
“We have a rigorous selection protocol to determine which companies have the greatest potential to grow quickly, efficiently and sustainably,” De Temple said. “We also have stringent requirements of our angel investors. With their knowledge and experience, they need to play an active role coaching entrepreneurs and overseeing the growth of companies we invest in,” he said.
De Temple has more than 30 years of experience in angel investing. When he launched his first company in Vancouver, B.C., angel investors helped fund its growth. When annual revenues topped the $12 million mark in 1984, he and his investors sold the company and monetized their investment. DeTemple then relocated to southern California.
There, he launched three more companies with angel investment capital and sold them. With the proceeds, he became an angel investor himself.
“I have personally invested in six companies, and I’ve been very pleased with the results so far,” De Temple said.
De Temple modeled Maximize Angel Investments Orlando after the Tech Coast Angels network in Southern California, the most successful angel investment network in the U.S.
“I was frustrated with the state of the art here in Central Florida,” De Temple said. “Angel investing isn’t a benevolent effort. It’s a sound business strategy with definitive goals and objectives and it’s based on the most fundamental principles of capitalism,” De Temple said.
“What makes Central Florida unique and worth the effort here is the entrepreneurial community and the network of support services that have grown from the UCF Business Incubation Program,” he said. “We have created a fertile field here, and now it’s time to plant some seeds,” De Temple said.
Maximize Angel Investments Orlando is focused on startup and second stage growth companies located in the Central Florida triangle that runs from Palm Coast in Flagler County down to Palm Bay in south Brevard County to west of Lakeland. Orlando is the hub, De Temple said.
“I’m talking to Chambers of Commerce in each community. I’m talking to the Economic Development Commissions, law firms, CPA firms and individual Angels that I get referred to. I’m making everybody well aware of what we are doing,” De Temple said.
In September, Maximize Angel Investments Orlando will host a seminar featuring Dave Berkus, the rock star of the angel investment movement who has more than 70 successful angel investment startups to his credit. Registration for the event is $249.
De Temple has published a book, How to Raise Capital Quickly, available free at www.RaiseCapitalQuickly.com.
De Temple founded Maximize Angel Investments Orlando www.MaxAngelInvestments.com after meetings with Gordon Hogan, director and Dr. Tom O’Neal, founder of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program.
“Central Florida has a vibrant network of startup entrepreneurs and support groups,” De Temple said. “The biggest need now is capital to launch some of these newly emerging enterprises and help them grow into large companies with international markets,” he said.
Already, De Temple has recruited 22 angel investors, each of whom has committed $50,000 annually to fund startup ventures.
But it’s not just money, De Temple is quick to add.
“Capital is the most critical single need, but successful angel investing requires a much broader approach,” De Temple said.
“We have a rigorous selection protocol to determine which companies have the greatest potential to grow quickly, efficiently and sustainably,” De Temple said. “We also have stringent requirements of our angel investors. With their knowledge and experience, they need to play an active role coaching entrepreneurs and overseeing the growth of companies we invest in,” he said.
De Temple has more than 30 years of experience in angel investing. When he launched his first company in Vancouver, B.C., angel investors helped fund its growth. When annual revenues topped the $12 million mark in 1984, he and his investors sold the company and monetized their investment. DeTemple then relocated to southern California.
There, he launched three more companies with angel investment capital and sold them. With the proceeds, he became an angel investor himself.
“I have personally invested in six companies, and I’ve been very pleased with the results so far,” De Temple said.
De Temple modeled Maximize Angel Investments Orlando after the Tech Coast Angels network in Southern California, the most successful angel investment network in the U.S.
“I was frustrated with the state of the art here in Central Florida,” De Temple said. “Angel investing isn’t a benevolent effort. It’s a sound business strategy with definitive goals and objectives and it’s based on the most fundamental principles of capitalism,” De Temple said.
“What makes Central Florida unique and worth the effort here is the entrepreneurial community and the network of support services that have grown from the UCF Business Incubation Program,” he said. “We have created a fertile field here, and now it’s time to plant some seeds,” De Temple said.
Maximize Angel Investments Orlando is focused on startup and second stage growth companies located in the Central Florida triangle that runs from Palm Coast in Flagler County down to Palm Bay in south Brevard County to west of Lakeland. Orlando is the hub, De Temple said.
“I’m talking to Chambers of Commerce in each community. I’m talking to the Economic Development Commissions, law firms, CPA firms and individual Angels that I get referred to. I’m making everybody well aware of what we are doing,” De Temple said.
In September, Maximize Angel Investments Orlando will host a seminar featuring Dave Berkus, the rock star of the angel investment movement who has more than 70 successful angel investment startups to his credit. Registration for the event is $249.
De Temple has published a book, How to Raise Capital Quickly, available free at www.RaiseCapitalQuickly.com.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects awarded contract to design interior build-out for Social Security Office in Venice
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently awarded a contract to design the build-out for the interior of a Social Security office at Venice Commons, located on East Venice Ave. and Capri Isles Blvd. in Venice.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson, said the build-out includes 8,150 square feet of space.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson, said the build-out includes 8,150 square feet of space.
UCF’s Dr. Tom O’Neal Testifies before the Subcommittee on Science and Space of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Sometimes, the biggest new things can come in the smallest packages. That’s the thrust of testimony Dr. Tom O’Neal delivered to the Subcommittee on Science and Space of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in Washington recently.
Dr. O’Neal, associate vice president of Research in the Office of Research and Commercialization at the University of Central Florida, appeared before the subcommittee to provide insight into the commercialization and potential for NanoScience technology.
“Science is on the verge of revolutionary breakthroughs in NanoScience,” Dr. O’Neal explained.
“We can look forward to orders-of-magnitude increases in computer efficiency, human organ restoration using engineered tissue, “designer” materials created from directed assembly of atoms and molecules, and the emergence of entirely new phenomena in chemistry and physics,” he said.
Dr. O’Neal said the effect of nanotechnology on the health, wealth, and standard of living for people in this century could be at least as significant as the combined influences of microelectronics, medical imaging, computer-aided engineering, and man-made polymers developed in the last century.
The future is not that far away. Already, nanoscience has ‘infiltrated’ or enabled new devices or improvement in older devices, Dr. O’Neal said.
“For example, Photonic band gap materials are nano devices that enhance telecommunications,” Dr. O’Neal said. Another example is “Photo-thermal-refractive (PTR) glass, a nano structure material, that is used to bend light at different angles by using nanoparticles and Bragg gratings,” he said.
The University of Central Florida is emerging as one of the leading research centers contributing to the advance of nanotechnology.
UCF Stands For Opportunity: The University of Central Florida is a metropolitan research university that ranks as the second largest in the nation with more than 56,000 students. UCF's first classes were offered in 1968. The university offers impressive academic and research environments that power the region's economic development. UCF's culture of opportunity is driven by our diversity, Orlando environment, history of entrepreneurship and our youth, relevance and energy. For more information visit http://news.ucf.edu.
Dr. O’Neal, associate vice president of Research in the Office of Research and Commercialization at the University of Central Florida, appeared before the subcommittee to provide insight into the commercialization and potential for NanoScience technology.
“Science is on the verge of revolutionary breakthroughs in NanoScience,” Dr. O’Neal explained.
“We can look forward to orders-of-magnitude increases in computer efficiency, human organ restoration using engineered tissue, “designer” materials created from directed assembly of atoms and molecules, and the emergence of entirely new phenomena in chemistry and physics,” he said.
Dr. O’Neal said the effect of nanotechnology on the health, wealth, and standard of living for people in this century could be at least as significant as the combined influences of microelectronics, medical imaging, computer-aided engineering, and man-made polymers developed in the last century.
The future is not that far away. Already, nanoscience has ‘infiltrated’ or enabled new devices or improvement in older devices, Dr. O’Neal said.
“For example, Photonic band gap materials are nano devices that enhance telecommunications,” Dr. O’Neal said. Another example is “Photo-thermal-refractive (PTR) glass, a nano structure material, that is used to bend light at different angles by using nanoparticles and Bragg gratings,” he said.
The University of Central Florida is emerging as one of the leading research centers contributing to the advance of nanotechnology.
UCF Stands For Opportunity: The University of Central Florida is a metropolitan research university that ranks as the second largest in the nation with more than 56,000 students. UCF's first classes were offered in 1968. The university offers impressive academic and research environments that power the region's economic development. UCF's culture of opportunity is driven by our diversity, Orlando environment, history of entrepreneurship and our youth, relevance and energy. For more information visit http://news.ucf.edu.
VOLUSIA LAW FIRM OPENS FLAGLER COUNTY OFFICE TO SERVE GROWING CLIENTELE
PALM COAST – The Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra has opened an office at 389 Palm Coast Parkway, Suite 4, in Palm Coast.
The addition of the 2,400-square-foot Flagler County office is designed to help the firm meet the growing needs of clients in that area, according to Rue & Ziffra President Allan L. Ziffra.
“The expansion into Flagler County marks the opening of our third office,” Ziffra said. “It was a natural place to expand with a number of clients residing there and with the number of Flagler County fund-raising efforts our firm participants in.”
“As when we opened our Orange City location in 2009, we hope the addition of this office will make it easier for our clients to meet with our attorneys,” he said.
For more information or to schedule an appointment at the Palm Coast office, call 386-439-0249.
The addition of the 2,400-square-foot Flagler County office is designed to help the firm meet the growing needs of clients in that area, according to Rue & Ziffra President Allan L. Ziffra.
“The expansion into Flagler County marks the opening of our third office,” Ziffra said. “It was a natural place to expand with a number of clients residing there and with the number of Flagler County fund-raising efforts our firm participants in.”
“As when we opened our Orange City location in 2009, we hope the addition of this office will make it easier for our clients to meet with our attorneys,” he said.
For more information or to schedule an appointment at the Palm Coast office, call 386-439-0249.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
ICI Homes offers $50,000 incentive package at Amelia National Golf & Country Club through Sept. 5
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. --- ICI Homes, developers of Amelia National Golf & Country Club at Amelia Island in the Jacksonville area is offering a $50,000 open incentive to home buyers through Sept. 5.
Don Wilford, north Florida division president for ICI Homes said home buyers can apply the $50,000 discount however they want.
“A new home buyer at Amelia National can discount the price of the home by $50,000, they can apply up to $10,000 of the discount to closing costs, they can apply it toward golf club membership, or they can add up to $50,000 worth of customized features and upgrades to their home,” Wilford said.
ICI Homes builds luxury homes at Amelia National Golf and County Club priced from the $300s to more than $1 million.
Wilford said recent sales at Amelia National spurred the incentive offer.
“We have experienced a tangible increase in activity at Amelia National and we wanted to capitalize on the momentum, so the timing for an all-out incentive seemed perfect,” Wilford said.
Don Wilford, north Florida division president for ICI Homes said home buyers can apply the $50,000 discount however they want.
“A new home buyer at Amelia National can discount the price of the home by $50,000, they can apply up to $10,000 of the discount to closing costs, they can apply it toward golf club membership, or they can add up to $50,000 worth of customized features and upgrades to their home,” Wilford said.
ICI Homes builds luxury homes at Amelia National Golf and County Club priced from the $300s to more than $1 million.
Wilford said recent sales at Amelia National spurred the incentive offer.
“We have experienced a tangible increase in activity at Amelia National and we wanted to capitalize on the momentum, so the timing for an all-out incentive seemed perfect,” Wilford said.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Sale of Retail site in Deltona for $360,000
ORLANDO, Fla. -- NAI Realvest recently negotiated the $360,000 sale price for a retail site on Welcome Center Drive and Deltona Boulevard in Deltona. .
Paul P. Partyka, managing partner at NAI Realvest, who represented the seller, SAM III Deltona LLC of Fisher Island, Fla., said the property was purchased by local investment firm, Constant Level LLC.
The 48,787 square foot parcel of land was originally slated for a Sonic drive-in restaurant but the new owner has not yet disclosed how the property will be developed, Partyka said.
Barbara Burnett of Omega One Realty represented the buyer.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Paul P. Partyka, managing partner at NAI Realvest, who represented the seller, SAM III Deltona LLC of Fisher Island, Fla., said the property was purchased by local investment firm, Constant Level LLC.
The 48,787 square foot parcel of land was originally slated for a Sonic drive-in restaurant but the new owner has not yet disclosed how the property will be developed, Partyka said.
Barbara Burnett of Omega One Realty represented the buyer.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Mattamy Homes Continues to Outpace the Twin Cities Market
Edina, Minn. --- Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, was ranked as one of the region’s top homebuilders for the first six months of 2011.
Steve Logan, vice president of Mattamy Homes in Minnesota, said that according to the recent Metrostudy report, Mattamy Homes sold more homes per neighborhood than any other home builder participating in Metrostudy in the region during the first half of the year.
For the month of June, Mattamy Homes outsold all other home builders participating in Metrostudy in the Twin Cities region.
Logan said Mattamy Homes plans to open two new communities later this year.
Mattamy Homes will open Chevalle in Chaska in August and the builder plans to open Jeffers Waterfront in Prior Lake in September.
Mattamy Homes builds townhomes at Stonemill Farms in Woodbury; single family homes at Chevalle in Chaska, Riverbend in Farmington; Madeline Woods in Maple Grove; Riverside Bluffs in Shakopee; Pinehill in Waconia; Heritage Park and Stonemill Farms in Woodbury.
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group:
The Canadian based homebuilder, with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, operates US home building divisions in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. Visit www.mattamyhomes.com.
Steve Logan, vice president of Mattamy Homes in Minnesota, said that according to the recent Metrostudy report, Mattamy Homes sold more homes per neighborhood than any other home builder participating in Metrostudy in the region during the first half of the year.
For the month of June, Mattamy Homes outsold all other home builders participating in Metrostudy in the Twin Cities region.
Logan said Mattamy Homes plans to open two new communities later this year.
Mattamy Homes will open Chevalle in Chaska in August and the builder plans to open Jeffers Waterfront in Prior Lake in September.
Mattamy Homes builds townhomes at Stonemill Farms in Woodbury; single family homes at Chevalle in Chaska, Riverbend in Farmington; Madeline Woods in Maple Grove; Riverside Bluffs in Shakopee; Pinehill in Waconia; Heritage Park and Stonemill Farms in Woodbury.
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group:
The Canadian based homebuilder, with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, operates US home building divisions in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. Visit www.mattamyhomes.com.
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