ORLANDO, Fla. --- Celebration Golf Management, LLC, recently promoted five top staff members.
Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management, said four of the promotions are at Celebration Golf Club in Osceola County: John Bixler was promoted to assistant general manager; Taylor Deimantas was promoted to merchandise coordinator, Tonya Mullen was promoted head server and Chef Louis Delima was promoted to head chef.
Garrote said Bixler joined Celebration Golf Club four years ago. Deimantas joined Celebration Golf Club six months ago. Mullen joined Celebration Golf Club one year ago and Chef Delima joined three years ago.
Celebration Golf Management also promoted Michael Neumann to social media director for all six Central Florida golf clubs Celebration Golf owns or leases and manages.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Volusia County Natural Market/Bakery Completes State’s GrowFL Economic Gardening Program
DELAND, Fla. ... The DeLand Bakery Group – a family owned business firmly rooted in the DeLand community – recently completed participation in the state-funded GrowFL program, part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
Founded in 1989, the DeLand Bakery Group was purchased by Alfredo Avila in 1998. The company offers fresh, natural and organic produce grown by local farmers, as well as fresh-baked products and natural supplements.
“Our affiliation with GrowFL has helped us in many ways with our growth and the future opening of our exclusive in-store natural spa and bistro,” Avila said.
Created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature, the GrowFL program is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses to participate, members of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute look for companies that have growth potential, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal√, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“The DeLand Bakery Group was a good candidate for the program as it already has 40 employees and the potential for continued growth and expansion,” 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 supported the DeLand Bakery Group through a number of services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
Avila said his company’s new, 42,000-square foot, high-tech facility is helping him maintain his quest for excellence, creativity and innovation, as well his company’s mission of honesty to its customers.
“We believe our customers have a fundamental right to know exactly what is contained in the products they are buying and, therefore, we give full ingredient disclosure on all of our baked goods,” Avila said.
The DeLand Bakery Group supports healthy families by promoting an organic lifestyle and providing high-quality, gluten-free and natural health products, he said.
“With the assistance from GrowFL we’re able to expand our line of certified organic and natural products and supplements.”
About DeLand Bakery: Founded in 1989 the DeLand Bakery Group was purchased by Alfredo Avila in 1998. The company maintains a quest for excellence, creativity and innovation. The family-run company prides itself in educating its employees about the fresh, natural and organic produce sold there, as well as the certified organic and natural products and supplements offered. For more information about the DeLand Bakery Group, visit www.delandbakery.com.
About The Florida Economic Gardening Institute / GrowFL:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida was established in 2009. Initially funded by the Florida Legislature, the Institute has provided services via the State of Florida’s Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program, known as GrowFL. With various partnerships throughout the state, including Orange County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the Institute collaborates with statewide partners to support the growth of second-stage businesses through localized entrepreneurial ecosystems. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com
Founded in 1989, the DeLand Bakery Group was purchased by Alfredo Avila in 1998. The company offers fresh, natural and organic produce grown by local farmers, as well as fresh-baked products and natural supplements.
“Our affiliation with GrowFL has helped us in many ways with our growth and the future opening of our exclusive in-store natural spa and bistro,” Avila said.
Created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature, the GrowFL program is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses to participate, members of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute look for companies that have growth potential, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal√, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“The DeLand Bakery Group was a good candidate for the program as it already has 40 employees and the potential for continued growth and expansion,” 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 supported the DeLand Bakery Group through a number of services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
Avila said his company’s new, 42,000-square foot, high-tech facility is helping him maintain his quest for excellence, creativity and innovation, as well his company’s mission of honesty to its customers.
“We believe our customers have a fundamental right to know exactly what is contained in the products they are buying and, therefore, we give full ingredient disclosure on all of our baked goods,” Avila said.
The DeLand Bakery Group supports healthy families by promoting an organic lifestyle and providing high-quality, gluten-free and natural health products, he said.
“With the assistance from GrowFL we’re able to expand our line of certified organic and natural products and supplements.”
About DeLand Bakery: Founded in 1989 the DeLand Bakery Group was purchased by Alfredo Avila in 1998. The company maintains a quest for excellence, creativity and innovation. The family-run company prides itself in educating its employees about the fresh, natural and organic produce sold there, as well as the certified organic and natural products and supplements offered. For more information about the DeLand Bakery Group, visit www.delandbakery.com.
About The Florida Economic Gardening Institute / GrowFL:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida was established in 2009. Initially funded by the Florida Legislature, the Institute has provided services via the State of Florida’s Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program, known as GrowFL. With various partnerships throughout the state, including Orange County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the Institute collaborates with statewide partners to support the growth of second-stage businesses through localized entrepreneurial ecosystems. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com
Crossman & Company Completes Three Long-Term Leases at Retail Centers in Hillsborough and Pasco Counties
Tampa / New Port Richey, Fla. --- Crossman & Company, the Orlando-based firm that ranks as one of the largest retail property management, leasing and development companies in the Southeast, recently completed three lease agreements totaling 7,589 square feet at retail centers in Tampa and New Port Richey.
Leasing Associate Tracy Harrison represented the landlord at Mitchell Crossings, 8833 Mitchell Blvd., New Port Richey in a six-year lease agreement with Anytime Fitness for 4,800 square feet. Richard Parnell of Franchise Real Estate represented the tenant.
At the same time, Harrison completed a renewal agreement with Heavenly Nails on its lease of 1,150 square feet at Mitchell Crossing for another five years.
At the Shoppes of Citrus Park located at 7835 Gunn Highway in Tampa, Harrison represented the landlord in a new five-year lease with Yogurtology for 1,639 square feet.
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.
Leasing Associate Tracy Harrison represented the landlord at Mitchell Crossings, 8833 Mitchell Blvd., New Port Richey in a six-year lease agreement with Anytime Fitness for 4,800 square feet. Richard Parnell of Franchise Real Estate represented the tenant.
At the same time, Harrison completed a renewal agreement with Heavenly Nails on its lease of 1,150 square feet at Mitchell Crossing for another five years.
At the Shoppes of Citrus Park located at 7835 Gunn Highway in Tampa, Harrison represented the landlord in a new five-year lease with Yogurtology for 1,639 square feet.
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 Homes Remodeling Division Starts Construction at Lake Forest, Baldwin Park and College Park
LAKE FOREST, Fla. --- Tolaris Homes, which builds luxury homes in Seminole, Orange and Lake Counties, reports its remodeling division has started construction of major projects at Lake Forest in north Seminole County and at Baldwin Park and College Park in Orlando.
Rick Bavec, founder and principal of Tolaris Homes, said the remodeling projects include interior renovation to a 3,500 square foot home at Lake Forest, an addition to a 5,000 square foot home in Baldwin Park; and an addition to a 2,500 square foot home in College Park.
Rick Bavec, founder and principal of Tolaris Homes, said the remodeling projects include interior renovation to a 3,500 square foot home at Lake Forest, an addition to a 5,000 square foot home in Baldwin Park; and an addition to a 2,500 square foot home in College Park.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Hires Four New Associates
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Mercantile Capital Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank, that ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, recently hired four new associates -- two sales associates, one marketing associate and a credit analyst.
Christopher Hurn, chief executive officer at Mercantile Capital Corporation, said Kristina Clements and Ray Drew were appointed sales associates.
Clements is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and has more than four years of business experience with the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Orlando Business Journal.
Drew is a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida with a degree in Marketing and previously served as an intern with Mercantile Capital Corporation.
Hurn said Mandy Drinkard was appointed marketing associate with the firm. Drinkard holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Furman University and has more than two years experience in marketing.
At the same time, Hurn said Cristina Sanchez was named a credit analyst. Sanchez is a graduate of Florida State University and has an MBA from the Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business. Sanchez has three years of experience and previously was an investment associate with the Bank of New York Mellon.
Christopher Hurn, chief executive officer at Mercantile Capital Corporation, said Kristina Clements and Ray Drew were appointed sales associates.
Clements is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and has more than four years of business experience with the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Orlando Business Journal.
Drew is a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida with a degree in Marketing and previously served as an intern with Mercantile Capital Corporation.
Hurn said Mandy Drinkard was appointed marketing associate with the firm. Drinkard holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Furman University and has more than two years experience in marketing.
At the same time, Hurn said Cristina Sanchez was named a credit analyst. Sanchez is a graduate of Florida State University and has an MBA from the Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business. Sanchez has three years of experience and previously was an investment associate with the Bank of New York Mellon.
Paul Rountree, President of First Green Bank nominated to top 40 business leader list
EUSTIS, Fla. – Paul Rountree, president of First Green Bank in Eustis, was nominated as one of the “Top 40 business leaders under 40” by the Orlando Business Journal, which covers the Central Florida region business news.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said Rountree, who is 37 years old, is a rising star in the banking community.
“Paul Rountree is one of the most significant emerging bankers in Central Florida,” LaRoe said, “He is an active community leader and demonstrates consistently effective executive leadership of First Green Bank.”
Mr. Rountree is also an active board member of First Green Bank, South Lake Hospital, Community Foundation of South Lake, and Pig on the Pond, for which he previously served as president of the board. He is a member of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, Florida Citrus Sports, and the United States Green Building Council of Central Florida.
Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said Rountree, who is 37 years old, is a rising star in the banking community.
“Paul Rountree is one of the most significant emerging bankers in Central Florida,” LaRoe said, “He is an active community leader and demonstrates consistently effective executive leadership of First Green Bank.”
Mr. Rountree is also an active board member of First Green Bank, South Lake Hospital, Community Foundation of South Lake, and Pig on the Pond, for which he previously served as president of the board. He is a member of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, Florida Citrus Sports, and the United States Green Building Council of Central Florida.
Geocove gets high marks for quick response to Hurricane Irene in Cumberland County, N.C.
ORLANDO Fla., --- Geocove, Inc., based in Orlando, which provides proprietary technology that helps states, counties and municipalities utilize GIS data to inventory and assess damages in the event of storms of other natural disasters, won high praise for its quick response to requests for its software solutions in anticipation of Hurricane Irene’s landfall near Cumberland County, North Carolina.
Karyn Tareen, president and chief executive officer at Geocove, Inc., said the Cumberland County residents suffered sufficient damages to a tornado last April. In June, county disaster management officials acquired Geocove’s ARM360 software suite, but Tareen said the county’s server required upgrading to accommodate the new software.
When Cumberland County officials announced they would upgrade their servers in August, Geocove specialists swung into action.
“We began configuring Cumberland County’s GIS data to accommodate their new server,” Tareen said. “We deployed our ARM360 software and began training staff on its use. Before Hurricane Irene made landfall, we had trained the Cumberland County Sheriff’s office, Emergency Services, and Fayetteville police and fire departments,” Tareen said.
Tareen said Geocove plans to deploy ARM360 software for Cumberland County fire and building inspections departments and tax administration and the towns of Hope Mills and Spring Lake.
Kenny Currie, Cumberland County Emergency Management Director, said Geocove’s fast deployment and training of staff made a big impact on the county’s readiness to respond to Hurricane Irene.
Geocove is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in the Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County.
About GeoCove
Geocove, Inc. provides scalable assessment solutions built using the power of GIS across a multitude of industries. The Geocove team has extensive experience in providing assessment, reporting and mapping tools for emergency management, building officials, public health and other government agencies as well as utilities and other private industries. Geocove, Inc., a privately held corporation located in central Florida, is an authorized partner of Esri, the world’s leading GIS software provider.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output 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 and UCFBIP on Facebook.
Karyn Tareen, president and chief executive officer at Geocove, Inc., said the Cumberland County residents suffered sufficient damages to a tornado last April. In June, county disaster management officials acquired Geocove’s ARM360 software suite, but Tareen said the county’s server required upgrading to accommodate the new software.
When Cumberland County officials announced they would upgrade their servers in August, Geocove specialists swung into action.
“We began configuring Cumberland County’s GIS data to accommodate their new server,” Tareen said. “We deployed our ARM360 software and began training staff on its use. Before Hurricane Irene made landfall, we had trained the Cumberland County Sheriff’s office, Emergency Services, and Fayetteville police and fire departments,” Tareen said.
Tareen said Geocove plans to deploy ARM360 software for Cumberland County fire and building inspections departments and tax administration and the towns of Hope Mills and Spring Lake.
Kenny Currie, Cumberland County Emergency Management Director, said Geocove’s fast deployment and training of staff made a big impact on the county’s readiness to respond to Hurricane Irene.
Geocove is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in the Central Florida Research Park in East Orange County.
About GeoCove
Geocove, Inc. provides scalable assessment solutions built using the power of GIS across a multitude of industries. The Geocove team has extensive experience in providing assessment, reporting and mapping tools for emergency management, building officials, public health and other government agencies as well as utilities and other private industries. Geocove, Inc., a privately held corporation located in central Florida, is an authorized partner of Esri, the world’s leading GIS software provider.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output 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 and UCFBIP on Facebook.
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