ST. CLOUD, Fla. --- cinematiKa, Inc., headquartered in St. Cloud at the University of Central Florida Business Incubator, has launched a bid to fund development of a revolutionary new iPad entertainment application at Kickstarter.com, the world’s largest funding platform for creative projects.
Now through Dec. 23, thousands of Kickstarter.com subscribers worldwide will decide whether to finance the next phase of cinematiKa’s unique entertainment technology that merges three major storytelling platforms – book, movie and video game – into a compelling multi-level production that engages viewers as active participants.
Ricardo Bernardini, founder and creative director of cinematiKa, said his project, Angal Tentara, has been 10 years in the making so far at a cost of more than $150,000.
Bernardini created a brief documentary to pitch his project to potential investors.
“Our new technology expands storytelling possibilities to draw the reader in, ignite the imagination, awaken the senses, and inspire the emotions with a magical interactive historical adventure,” Bernardini said.
The story of Angal Tentara explores the adventures of a girl who is the sole survivor of an ancient civilization. cinematiKa’s revolutionary storytelling technique invites the viewer to interact with the story in real time.
“When you interact you become a part of the story, more than an observer of events,” Bernardini said. “And you are more likely to want to share your experiences with your social network.”
Funding for the next stage of development is critical, but Bernardini feels confident that Kickstarter.com subscribers will consider his request.
“Now is the pins and needles time, but Angal Tantara is such a unique approach to the entertainment media, with so much potential, that it will attract its share of investors,” Bernardini said.
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.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Newest Top Gun at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is a Real Ace: Third-Generation Florida Luxury Properties Expert
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty recently appointed third-generation Realtor and international marketing expert Aaron C. Ernst an International Luxury Home Specialist who will be representing property owners throughout the Central Florida market area.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Ernst goes by his initials, “ACE,” a well-earned affectation Soderstrom says we’ll be hearing plenty of in the future.
“Ace is one of the bright young stars in luxury real estate in Central Florida,” Soderstrom said. “He has a powerful career ahead of him,” he added.
Soderstrom said Ernst’s growing portfolio of professional credentials identify him as a future power broker.
“He’s an award-winning marketing expert---a former regional account manager for a Fortune 500 company---and a local who graduated from Dr. Phillips High School in southwest Orlando,” Soderstrom said.
Ernst specializes in the international marketing of luxury properties valued in excess of $1 and 2 Million.
“His parents and his grandparents were real estate professionals. He’s grown up around the values and customs of the real estate profession,” Soderstrom said.
Ernst is also a private real estate investor and graduate of the Zig Ziglar Born to Win course.
He married his childhood sweetheart, who shares the duties of raising three bright young children.
“Ace,” as his friends and colleagues call him, devotes his free time to personal development, public speaking, reading and personal fitness.
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, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Ernst goes by his initials, “ACE,” a well-earned affectation Soderstrom says we’ll be hearing plenty of in the future.
“Ace is one of the bright young stars in luxury real estate in Central Florida,” Soderstrom said. “He has a powerful career ahead of him,” he added.
Soderstrom said Ernst’s growing portfolio of professional credentials identify him as a future power broker.
“He’s an award-winning marketing expert---a former regional account manager for a Fortune 500 company---and a local who graduated from Dr. Phillips High School in southwest Orlando,” Soderstrom said.
Ernst specializes in the international marketing of luxury properties valued in excess of $1 and 2 Million.
“His parents and his grandparents were real estate professionals. He’s grown up around the values and customs of the real estate profession,” Soderstrom said.
Ernst is also a private real estate investor and graduate of the Zig Ziglar Born to Win course.
He married his childhood sweetheart, who shares the duties of raising three bright young children.
“Ace,” as his friends and colleagues call him, devotes his free time to personal development, public speaking, reading and personal fitness.
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, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
ROLLINS COLLEGE TO CO-HOST CEO NEXUS FORUM DEC. 13
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship, CEO Nexus and the Florida Economic Gardening Institute will host a forum at the Mills Memorial Center at Rollins College in Winter Park on Tuesday Dec. 13.
Steve Quello, president of CEO Nexus, the firm that works with public and private organizations to help accelerate the growth of second stage businesses, said admission to the CEO Nexus Forum is by invitation only.
Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute said Central Florida CEOs and principals of qualified second stage businesses have been selected to attend the event, which begins with a reception for registration and networking.
Waymon Armstrong, the 2010 SBA Region, State and National Small Business Person of the Year, will be the featured guest speaker. Armstrong, a frequent lecturer at Rollins College, is the chief executive officer of Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc. (ECS) in Orlando. He will share the story behind the growth and success of ECS and how he and his wife/business partner have managed the challenge of maintaining a work-life balance.
To learn more about CEO Nexus, its forums and how to register, contact Quello at info@CEONexus.com or 407-590-6101.
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 and GrowFL.
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.
About ECS
Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc. is a software development and solutions company located in Orlando, Fla. The core mission of the organization is to provide advanced learning technology solutions to clients within the Commercial and Government sector. The company’s technology portfolio of immersive virtual worlds, serious gaming, performance assessment, staff training, and mobile innovations offers efficiencies in education, training and collaboration. In 2009 and 2010, Inc. 500/5000 named ECS on its prestigious list. Also in 2009, ECS made the Deloitte Fast 500, Washington Technology Fast 50, as well as several other awards. In March 2010, the Florida Small Business Administration selected ECS President and CEO Waymon Armstrong as Florida’s Small Business Person of the Year. In late May, the Small Business Administration selected Armstrong for its top award in the Nation and named him the National Small Business Person of the Year.
About Waymon Armstrong
Waymon Armstrong attended the University of Central Florida and is a frequent lecturer at Rollins. He serves on the Metro Orlando Military Affairs Advisory Committee, Digital Media Alliance of Florida, Valencia Community College’s Digital Media Technology Advisory Committee, Otronicon Advisory Board, Executive Committee Sunshine Chapter of AUSA, Missionary Ventures International, The College of Elders at the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando and Orlando Chamber of Commerce ETeam.
Steve Quello, president of CEO Nexus, the firm that works with public and private organizations to help accelerate the growth of second stage businesses, said admission to the CEO Nexus Forum is by invitation only.
Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute said Central Florida CEOs and principals of qualified second stage businesses have been selected to attend the event, which begins with a reception for registration and networking.
Waymon Armstrong, the 2010 SBA Region, State and National Small Business Person of the Year, will be the featured guest speaker. Armstrong, a frequent lecturer at Rollins College, is the chief executive officer of Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc. (ECS) in Orlando. He will share the story behind the growth and success of ECS and how he and his wife/business partner have managed the challenge of maintaining a work-life balance.
To learn more about CEO Nexus, its forums and how to register, contact Quello at info@CEONexus.com or 407-590-6101.
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 and GrowFL.
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.
About ECS
Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc. is a software development and solutions company located in Orlando, Fla. The core mission of the organization is to provide advanced learning technology solutions to clients within the Commercial and Government sector. The company’s technology portfolio of immersive virtual worlds, serious gaming, performance assessment, staff training, and mobile innovations offers efficiencies in education, training and collaboration. In 2009 and 2010, Inc. 500/5000 named ECS on its prestigious list. Also in 2009, ECS made the Deloitte Fast 500, Washington Technology Fast 50, as well as several other awards. In March 2010, the Florida Small Business Administration selected ECS President and CEO Waymon Armstrong as Florida’s Small Business Person of the Year. In late May, the Small Business Administration selected Armstrong for its top award in the Nation and named him the National Small Business Person of the Year.
About Waymon Armstrong
Waymon Armstrong attended the University of Central Florida and is a frequent lecturer at Rollins. He serves on the Metro Orlando Military Affairs Advisory Committee, Digital Media Alliance of Florida, Valencia Community College’s Digital Media Technology Advisory Committee, Otronicon Advisory Board, Executive Committee Sunshine Chapter of AUSA, Missionary Ventures International, The College of Elders at the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando and Orlando Chamber of Commerce ETeam.
Beazer Homes Opens New Newbury II Model Homes at Sawgrass in South Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Beazer Homes has opened a new model home at Sawgrass, located on Sawgrass Plantation Blvd. between Landstar Blvd. and Weatherbee Rd. in south Orlando.
Theresa Tilton, vice president of sales for Beazer homes in Orlando, said the two story Newbury II model home offers five bedrooms and three full baths with a half bath for guests, 3,500 square feet of living space and is priced from $231,990.
Beazer Homes at Sawgrass offers new single-family homes ranging from 1,400 square feet of living space to 3,200 square feet, priced from the $160s.
All new Beazer homes at Sawgrass are Energy Star® certified.
Theresa Tilton, vice president of sales for Beazer homes in Orlando, said the two story Newbury II model home offers five bedrooms and three full baths with a half bath for guests, 3,500 square feet of living space and is priced from $231,990.
Beazer Homes at Sawgrass offers new single-family homes ranging from 1,400 square feet of living space to 3,200 square feet, priced from the $160s.
All new Beazer homes at Sawgrass are Energy Star® certified.
Mikaela Nix, President of Collegiate Staffing USA, to Speak at Orlando Florida Job Fair on Nov. 18
ORLANDO, Fla., – Mikaela Nix, founder and president of Collegiate Staffing USA, will be a featured speaker at Friday’s Florida Classic Career Expo & Diversity Job Fair in Orlando.
Nix, whose company links graduates with employers in a wide range of fields, will talk about the dos and don’ts of interviewing and proven techniques for landing the job.
The job fair, which is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Amway Center.
Collegiate Staffing is a member of the UCF Business Incubation Program–Orlando. Nix is a member of the Florida Bar, is an adjunct professor at Valencia College and Seminole State College, past professor in the legal studies divisions at other educational institutions and is chair of the UCF Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Chapter.
With more than 20 years of experience in business consulting, staffing, social media, internet marketing, and business innovation, Nix also is a certified diversity trainer and is a motivational speaker.
For more information about the job fair, visit www.orlandojobs.com/diversity.
About Collegiate Staffing USA:
Collegiate Staffing USA assists star students in making that sometimes difficult transition from college to career; by allowing them to gain real world experience in their field of interest. Clients can efficiently select from a wide range of fresh, eager, and talented individuals that are able to hit the ground running in a variety of positions and organizational cultures. Visit www.csusajobs.comfor more information.
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.eduand UCFBIP on Facebook.
Nix, whose company links graduates with employers in a wide range of fields, will talk about the dos and don’ts of interviewing and proven techniques for landing the job.
The job fair, which is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Amway Center.
Collegiate Staffing is a member of the UCF Business Incubation Program–Orlando. Nix is a member of the Florida Bar, is an adjunct professor at Valencia College and Seminole State College, past professor in the legal studies divisions at other educational institutions and is chair of the UCF Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Chapter.
With more than 20 years of experience in business consulting, staffing, social media, internet marketing, and business innovation, Nix also is a certified diversity trainer and is a motivational speaker.
For more information about the job fair, visit www.orlandojobs.com/diversity.
About Collegiate Staffing USA:
Collegiate Staffing USA assists star students in making that sometimes difficult transition from college to career; by allowing them to gain real world experience in their field of interest. Clients can efficiently select from a wide range of fresh, eager, and talented individuals that are able to hit the ground running in a variety of positions and organizational cultures. Visit www.csusajobs.comfor more information.
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.eduand UCFBIP on Facebook.
Fidelity Security Agency in Winter Springs Adds Two New Divisions to Provide Security Training, Private Investigations
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. --- Fidelity Security Agency, LLC of Winter Springs created two new licensed divisions to provide security training and private investigations to Central Florida businesses, organizations and individuals.
“Fidelity Security is one of only a handful of private agencies licensed to provide security services, private investigative services, and Florida mandated Security Officer training programs,” said Michael Williams, president and chief executive officer of Fidelity Security Agency.
“The security industry in Florida is well-regulated,” Williams said. “Corporate and personal security, private investigations and professional training all require separate licenses with separate standards and governing criteria. The new divisions will accommodate Florida’s rigid professional licensing requirements,” he explained.
Fidelity Security professionals offer more than three decades of collective work experience in corporate and personal security work in a variety of specialty fields. Fidelity Security executives include a registered nurse, a retired Deputy Sheriff’s Corporal, a former Florida criminal investigator and a former probation officer.
“We offer a unique mix of talents, training and professional experience that are not available under one umbrella in Central Florida,” Williams said.
Fidelity Security Agency is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program at the Winter Springs incubator located at 1511 E. State Road 434.
For more information, visit www.fsa-security.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.
“Fidelity Security is one of only a handful of private agencies licensed to provide security services, private investigative services, and Florida mandated Security Officer training programs,” said Michael Williams, president and chief executive officer of Fidelity Security Agency.
“The security industry in Florida is well-regulated,” Williams said. “Corporate and personal security, private investigations and professional training all require separate licenses with separate standards and governing criteria. The new divisions will accommodate Florida’s rigid professional licensing requirements,” he explained.
Fidelity Security professionals offer more than three decades of collective work experience in corporate and personal security work in a variety of specialty fields. Fidelity Security executives include a registered nurse, a retired Deputy Sheriff’s Corporal, a former Florida criminal investigator and a former probation officer.
“We offer a unique mix of talents, training and professional experience that are not available under one umbrella in Central Florida,” Williams said.
Fidelity Security Agency is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program at the Winter Springs incubator located at 1511 E. State Road 434.
For more information, visit www.fsa-security.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.
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