ORLANDO, Fla., --- The City of Ocoee recently launched their web based self-service permitting portal in partnership with Clear Village Inc.
“The best practice for permitting is to allow citizens and contractors to apply for permits whenever they wish from our office or anywhere with internet access,” said Craig Shadrix, assistant city manager of Ocoee.
“When it is not convenient for a citizen or contractor to come to City Hall during business hours, we want to offer great service over the City’s website,” said Ocoee city manager Rob Frank. “We selected Clear Village to deliver Ocoee’s web self-service platform because Clear Village provides a friendly, intuitive, collaborative citizen portal and powerful workflow applications for the staff.”
Jim Washington, Ocoee’s building official, describes how supporting electronic documents is a win-win for staff, citizens, contractors and the environment. “We used to require multiple copies of plans as part of a permit application package. Now with Clear Village’s support, citizens and contractors can submit their plans electronically, eliminating printing costs and trips to the office to deliver plans. Supporting electronic documents is efficient for staff and the applicant, and it is better for the environment,” Washington explained.
“Ocoee’s passion to deliver service excellence is to be applauded,” said David Loeb, president of Clear Village. “In addition to reducing costs and saving time for permit applicants, Ocoee will realize substantial staff efficiencies. Time previously spent on data entry and scanning documents can now be invested in taking government service to the next level.”
Stina D’Uva, president of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, describes Ocoee’s online permitting as pro growth. “Few cities offer more than online forms on their website. Those that offer online permitting do so mostly for contractors. What’s terrific about Ocoee’s self-service capabilities is that they include both citizens and contractors. Eliminating trips to City Hall will save citizens and contractors time and money. The convenience of progressing your permits and inspections anytime demonstrates Ocoee's commitment to attract business and grow the local economy," she emphasized.
Shadrix said Ocoee residents and the contractors that serve them are urged to utilize Ocoee’s web-permitting system.
“It’s easy to register for Ocoee’s web self-service. All you need is an email and a password of your choosing. Ocoee’s online permitting is available at www.permits.ocoee.org. Government eServices include applying for a permit, registering a contractor, requesting an inspection, scheduling a meeting, or tracking the progress of your permit. Expect many more web-based government services as Ocoee’s continuous improvement initiative progresses,” Shadrix said.
Clear Village is a graduate of the UCF Business Incubation Program.
Carol Ann Dykes, UCF Business Incubator site manager in the Central Florida Research Park, says “Clear Village is a great example of how an incubator client can take UCF technology and bring products to market that help government better serve its citizens.”
“Companies like Clear Village demonstrate how the UCF Business Incubation Program helps create high tech jobs in Central Florida,” she said.
About Ocoee:
Visit www.ocoee.org
About Clear Village:
Clear Village helps local government deliver personalized service over the web on a 24/7 basis. Clear Village’s integrated staff productivity solutions offer substantial savings to municipalities by reducing counter and cashier transactions, reducing support calls, and eliminating many data entry, copying, transporting, and scanning tasks. Additionally, Clear Village cloud computing solutions help reduce IT costs while providing business continuity. www.clearvillageinc.com
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.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Emerson International Marketing 45,000 Square Foot, Three Story Building at Eagle Creek in Southeast Orlando
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International is marketing a three story, 45,000 square foot building at Eagle Creek Golf Community on Narcoossee Rd. in Southeast Orlando’s Lake Nona area.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the firm is leasing a total of 200,000 square feet of office and retail space at Eagle Creek.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the firm is leasing a total of 200,000 square feet of office and retail space at Eagle Creek.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
Ride Green Scooters named exclusive area dealer for battery powered TNT E Scooters
Winter Park, Fla. – Ride Green Scooters on West Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park, has been named the exclusive area dealer for battery-powered TNT E Scooters designed and manufactured by Top Notch Technology, Inc, of Ligonier, Ind.
Ron Schwartz, a principal at Ride Green Scooters, said TNT E scooters are manufactured in China and assembled in the U.S.
TNT E scooters take six to 10 hours to recharge, Schwartz said.
“The 500 watt TNT E scooter we sell will run 40 miles on a single charge,” said Schwartz.
Better yet, with a 20 mile per hour top end, TNT E scooters require no drivers license or tag to operate.
Schwartz said TnT E scooters are rugged and built to last.
“They are also built to be the most energy-efficient vehicles on the road today,” he said.
Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com.
Ron Schwartz, a principal at Ride Green Scooters, said TNT E scooters are manufactured in China and assembled in the U.S.
TNT E scooters take six to 10 hours to recharge, Schwartz said.
“The 500 watt TNT E scooter we sell will run 40 miles on a single charge,” said Schwartz.
Better yet, with a 20 mile per hour top end, TNT E scooters require no drivers license or tag to operate.
Schwartz said TnT E scooters are rugged and built to last.
“They are also built to be the most energy-efficient vehicles on the road today,” he said.
Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com.
Ryland Homes to open two new models priced from the low $200s at Waters Edge at Lake Nona
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ryland Homes in the Orlando region is opening two new model homes at Waters Edge at Lake Nona, a gated community located by Lake Nona off Narcoossee Road between SR 528 and the Greeneway (417) in southeast Orlando.
Angela Colston, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Orlando region, said the Kiley II model home will open the week of Oct. 17 with three bedrooms and two baths in 1,804 square feet of living space priced from $222,990 with a two car garage.
The Roarke II model home, with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 3,514 square feet of living space, will be priced from $302,990, Colston said.
Ryland plans to build 79 single family homes at Waters Edge priced from the low $200s to the mid $300s on 50 and 90 foot home sites.
New homes at Waters Edge at Lake Nona will range in size from 1,806 square feet of living space to 3,976 square feet.
Waters Edge at Lake Nona features homeowner access to a lakefront park, boat dock and storage with easy access to the University of Central Florida medical campus, Burnham Institute, Orlando International Airport and major arterial highways.
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 28 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.”
Angela Colston, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Orlando region, said the Kiley II model home will open the week of Oct. 17 with three bedrooms and two baths in 1,804 square feet of living space priced from $222,990 with a two car garage.
The Roarke II model home, with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 3,514 square feet of living space, will be priced from $302,990, Colston said.
Ryland plans to build 79 single family homes at Waters Edge priced from the low $200s to the mid $300s on 50 and 90 foot home sites.
New homes at Waters Edge at Lake Nona will range in size from 1,806 square feet of living space to 3,976 square feet.
Waters Edge at Lake Nona features homeowner access to a lakefront park, boat dock and storage with easy access to the University of Central Florida medical campus, Burnham Institute, Orlando International Airport and major arterial highways.
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 28 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.”
Emerson International Okays McDade Construction to build Interior Improvements at CenterPointe I Office Building in Altamonte Springs
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- McDade Construction has been awarded a contract by Emerson International to build interior improvements at the CenterPointe I office building at 240 E. Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the project will total 8,753 square feet of office space.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
Eric Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International, said the project will total 8,753 square feet of office space.
Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies.
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