KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- Cenek, Inc., a major tour and travel marketing network throughout South and Central America that is locating offices in Kissimmee, has earned the official endorsement of the Kissimmee Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Rafael Caamano, site manager for the UCF Business Incubation Program in Kissimmee, said Cenek, Inc., is the first of the incubator’s “soft landing” companies — firms that are invited to open small regional offices at the Incubator to explore whether major relocation efforts are viable.
“We are very encouraged that Cenek is proceeding with its expansion here so smoothly,” Caamano explained.
Cenek offers online training and orientation at visit.cenek.com for South American tour and travel operators who want to book group travel to the Kissimmee area, Caamano said.
Cenek officials set up a small office in the Kissimmee area three months ago and have been establishing links and gathering information about Kissimmee area visitor opportunities for the web-based training facility, Caamano said.
The formal launch of the web-based training facility is set for July.
“If we are successful in the endeavor, the Kissimmee area will benefit from millions of dollars worth of additional visitor traffic over the next few years,” Caamano said.
“That translates to hundreds of new jobs and opportunities for additional growth and economic investment by the area’s hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions,” he said.
Juan Herrera, president of Cenek, said he is pleased to receive the official endorsement of the Kissimmee Convention and Visitors Bureau and excited about the company’s web site launch in July.
“We have worked hard to become a full-fledged member of the Kissimmee-St. Cloud tourism community and we are very honored to have been endorsed by the Convention and Visitors Bureau,” Herrera said.
About Cenek
Cenek was founded in 2000 with the name of “Dynamic Digital Design.” Its principal objective was to develop multimedia content through the internet.
In 2003 they developed Cenek, proprietary LMS (Learning Management System) or Administration Platform for Training in response to the needs of the Colombian market.
In 2009 Cenek 2.0 was launched as the first LMS to incorporate the concept of social networks and introduced a short model for training with tangible results. It was designed to teach the principal characteristics of products focused on the pharmaceutical sector.
In 2011 LCMS (Learning Content Management System) Cenek 3.0 platform was launched containing applications that facilitate creating, publishing and administering virtual courses. The new slogan is “Virtual training made easy”
In the past 12 months the platform has successfully completed almost half million courses.
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 134 current clients) create over $363 million in annual total economic output and more than 3,120 new jobs (taking direct and indirect and induced impact into account) with an average salary of $59,000. With ten facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development among the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Apopka, 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 about the Program and its clients and graduates, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
VOLUSIA LAW FIRM LAUNCHES FREE PHONE APP FOR QUICK INFORMATION IN AN ACCIDENT
PORT ORANGE – You’ve just been involved in an auto accident? There’s an app for that.
The Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra has launched a free mobile phone application that provides users with step-by-step assistance in the event they’re involved in an accident.
The application – which can be scanned to an iPhone or Android or downloaded at http://phoenix-media-solutions.com/RueZiffra2/First.html – is useful for everyone, according to Jessica Eckelbarger, marketing manager for the personal-injury firm.
“It’s great to have this readily available on your phone because there are so many things that are important to know before, during and after an accident,” she said.
The mobile accident app – which even tells you what to do to prepare yourself for an accident – guides the user through the entire process with links to emergency services departments like police, fire and hospitals, as well as tow-trucks, taxis and auto repair shops.
Eckelbarger said the free application is invaluable as it directs the user in what kinds of photos and videos to take, filling out an accident report, and getting information like car make and tag numbers, insurance and driver’s license numbers, as well as statements from witnesses.
“It’s very user-friendly, and if the person wants to, they can email the report directly to our office for one of our attorneys to review for free,” she said.
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, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
The Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra has launched a free mobile phone application that provides users with step-by-step assistance in the event they’re involved in an accident.
The application – which can be scanned to an iPhone or Android or downloaded at http://phoenix-media-solutions.com/RueZiffra2/First.html – is useful for everyone, according to Jessica Eckelbarger, marketing manager for the personal-injury firm.
“It’s great to have this readily available on your phone because there are so many things that are important to know before, during and after an accident,” she said.
The mobile accident app – which even tells you what to do to prepare yourself for an accident – guides the user through the entire process with links to emergency services departments like police, fire and hospitals, as well as tow-trucks, taxis and auto repair shops.
Eckelbarger said the free application is invaluable as it directs the user in what kinds of photos and videos to take, filling out an accident report, and getting information like car make and tag numbers, insurance and driver’s license numbers, as well as statements from witnesses.
“It’s very user-friendly, and if the person wants to, they can email the report directly to our office for one of our attorneys to review for free,” she said.
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, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
University Club of Orlando’s Foundation Fishing Tournament Raises more than $1,200 for College Scholarships
ORLANDO, Fla. – The University Club of Orlando recently hosted a fishing tournament at Pirates Cove in Stuart that raised more than $1,200 for the University Club Foundation.
Justin Wright, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said more than 30 University Club members participated in the tournament.
Wright said Jennifer Kennedy brought in the tourney’s biggest catch, a 25 pound dolphin.
The University Club teamed up with Coastal Conservation to host awards presentations back at the Club, Wright said.
The University Club of Orlando’s Foundation annually awards scholarships that total $50,000.00 to deserving students at the University of Central Florida, Rollins College, Seminole State College, Valencia College and Florida A&M School of Law.
“Our scholarship fund is one of the University Club of Orlando’s principal community service projects,” Wright said.
Justin Wright, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said more than 30 University Club members participated in the tournament.
Wright said Jennifer Kennedy brought in the tourney’s biggest catch, a 25 pound dolphin.
The University Club teamed up with Coastal Conservation to host awards presentations back at the Club, Wright said.
The University Club of Orlando’s Foundation annually awards scholarships that total $50,000.00 to deserving students at the University of Central Florida, Rollins College, Seminole State College, Valencia College and Florida A&M School of Law.
“Our scholarship fund is one of the University Club of Orlando’s principal community service projects,” Wright said.
UCF’s Dr. Tom O’Neal to speak at Princess Sumaya University in Jordan on Developing Entrepreneurship Program
ORLANDO, Fla., -- Dr. Tom O’Neal, founder and executive director of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program, and president of the Florida Business Incubation Association (FBIA), will travel to Jordan to speak at the Princess Sumaya University in Jordan on June 21.
Dr. O’Neal said he plans to speak about developing an entrepreneur program at the Princess Sumaya University.
Dr. O’Neal has been very successful with the UCF Business Incubation Program which focuses on entrepreneurship and supporting startup enterprises in order to generate economic development.
Business incubation efforts have proved to be one of the most cost-effective means of developing local economies and generating new employment, Dr. O’Neal 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 134 current clients) create over $363 million in annual total economic output and more than 3,120 new jobs (taking direct and indirect and induced impact into account) with an average salary of $59,000. With ten facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development among the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Apopka, 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 about the Program and its clients and graduates, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
About the Florida Business Incubation Association (FBIA)
Since its founding in 1998, the Florida Business Incubation Association has held bi-annual statewide meetings and been a unified voice for all the Florida incubators. FBIA plays an integral role in developing and/or identifying programs that help provide greater service to incubator clients. FBIA teams up annually with the National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) to award conference scholarship opportunities to Florida incubation professionals. Please visit FBIA on www.fbiaonline.org or on Facebook on www.facebook.com/FLBIA
Dr. O’Neal said he plans to speak about developing an entrepreneur program at the Princess Sumaya University.
Dr. O’Neal has been very successful with the UCF Business Incubation Program which focuses on entrepreneurship and supporting startup enterprises in order to generate economic development.
Business incubation efforts have proved to be one of the most cost-effective means of developing local economies and generating new employment, Dr. O’Neal 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 134 current clients) create over $363 million in annual total economic output and more than 3,120 new jobs (taking direct and indirect and induced impact into account) with an average salary of $59,000. With ten facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development among the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Apopka, 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 about the Program and its clients and graduates, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
About the Florida Business Incubation Association (FBIA)
Since its founding in 1998, the Florida Business Incubation Association has held bi-annual statewide meetings and been a unified voice for all the Florida incubators. FBIA plays an integral role in developing and/or identifying programs that help provide greater service to incubator clients. FBIA teams up annually with the National Business Incubation Association (NBIA) to award conference scholarship opportunities to Florida incubation professionals. Please visit FBIA on www.fbiaonline.org or on Facebook on www.facebook.com/FLBIA
Ashton Woods Homes Has Three Ready-to-Move-In Homes at Eagles Landing in Ocoee
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has three ready-to-move-in homes offering four and five bedrooms at Eagles Landing at Westyn Bay, which overlooks Lake Apopka off of West Road and Ocoee-Apopka Road in Ocoee.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the homes range in size from 2,550 square feet of living area to 3,433 square feet and are priced from the high $200s.
Ashton Woods Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Raleigh and Tampa. For more information, visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com .
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the homes range in size from 2,550 square feet of living area to 3,433 square feet and are priced from the high $200s.
Ashton Woods Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Raleigh and Tampa. For more information, visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com .
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