Thursday, September 1, 2011

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Industrial Lease in Poinciana CommerCenter East

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest negotiated a new lease agreement for 1,890 square feet at 1771 Business Center Lane at Poinciana CommerCenter East in Kissimmee.

Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest brokered the transaction representing the landlord and developer, Small Bay Partners, LLC of Maitland and the tenant Tampa-based Global Food Concepts, Inc. who leased the property for 38 months.

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.

University Club of Orlando to Host Special Memorial Dinner Sept. 13 to Honor Memory of Sept. 11, 2001

ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University Club of Orlando will host a special memorial First Responders Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said a special speaker has been invited to address dinner participants: John Daly, security director for Orlando International Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport.

For more information, call 407-425-2514.

New Home Star Appoints Curt Roese Director of Finance

ORLANDO, Fla. — New Home Star, which helps community developers and home builders staff and manage their new home sales offices, recently appointed Curt Roese, CPA as director of finance.

David Rice, president of New Home Star, said Roese is a certified public accountant and real estate broker who has more than 25 years of executive experience in home building, real estate and finance.

“Curt brings a wealth of knowledge about the local homebuilding industry as well as a deep-rooted understanding of financing for private builders. His skill set and experience is a welcome addition to our executive management team,” said Rice.

Roese founded Westmont Homes, a custom homebuilding company that won the prestigious Spring Parade of Homes award five times, and built the Green Builder VISION Series House in Orlando in 2008.

He is actively involved in charity work – raising money by completing five team-in-training events for the Central Florida Leukemia and Lymphoma society, as well as granting two wishes for the Make a Wish Foundation.

First Green Bank earns approval to participate in Small Business Lending Fund, adds $4.8 million to loan small businesses

EUSTIS, Fla. --- First Green Bank, which has locations in Clermont and Eustis and plans to open a new headquarters facility in Mount Dora in October, has earned approval from the U.S. Treasury Dept. to participate in the Small Business Lending Fund which the Treasury Dept. administers.

Kenneth E. LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said the bank’s approval will make available $4.8 million to loan to qualified small businesses in the Lake County area.

The Small Business Lending Fund is a U.S. Treasury Dept. program to help community banks lend capital to qualified small businesses and to stimulate the local economy.

“Our approval to participate in the Small Business Lending Fund significantly enhances our ability to lend capital to growing small business enterprises,” LaRoe said. “The criteria for approval is very high and we are proud to have been approved to participate,” he added.

Crossman & Company President to be Keynote Speaker at FSU College of Business Welcoming Event Sept. 6 in Tallahassee

ORLANDO, Fla. --- John Crossman, CCIM, president of Crossman & Company, the Orlando-based firm that ranks as one of the largest retail property management, leasing and development companies in the southeastern U.S., will serve as keynote speaker at Florida State University’s College of Business Student Welcoming Event scheduled for Sept. 6 at the University’s Tallahassee campus.

Crossman, a frequent speaker at colleges and universities throughout Florida and at national conferences and seminars, plans to offer students a broad range of advice on business careers.

“It is crucial for students to begin working on their careers now. We need more leaders in the business community that are passionate about their community,” said Crossman.

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.

TOLARIS REALTY GROUP RELAUNCHES WEB SITE WITH SPECIAL FEATURES

LAKE FOREST, Fla. --- Tolaris Realty Group, which sells luxury homes in Seminole, Orange and Lake Counties, has relaunched its web site with a new design and special features.

Rick Bavec, principal and managing director of Tolaris Realty Group, said interested parties can visit www.TolarisRealty.com to learn more.