NR Electronics Earns ISO 9001-2008 Certification from International Organization for Standardization

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. - NR Electronics LLC, the Winter Springs company that procures and distributes obsolete and hard-to-find electronic components worldwide, has passed a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of its Quality Management System and is now a fully certified ISO 9001-2008 organization.

Liza Ordonez, managing director of NR Electronics, LLC, said an ISO 9001-2008 Certification is an important qualification for companies that trade globally. The certification represents that NR Electronics meets internationally defined and accepted standards of quality, and that they are committed to quality both in product and service.

ISO, a non-governmental organization (NGO) with offices in 162 countries, is the world's leading developer of international standards and is recognized worldwide as the authority on quality management.

“ISO 9001-2008 Certification is an especially important qualification when dealing with governmental agencies in other countries,” Ordonez explained.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
NR Electronics is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at the Seminole/Winter Springs Incubator at 1511 E. S.R. 434.

The firm is a recipient of the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Achievement Award.

For more information contact:
Liza Ordonez, Managing Director, NR Electronics LLC, 407-278-8885 or 7548 Liza@nrelectronics.com

Esther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Incubator–Seminole County, 407-278-4881; evargasd@mail.ucf.edu

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

About the UCF Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 100 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With five facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the 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, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, City of Sanford and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Office Lease Agreements totaling more than 6,355 square feet in Winter Park and Maitland

ORLANDO, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently negotiated three new lease agreements for a total of 6,355 square feet of office space in Winter Park and Maitland.

NAI Realvest Principal Tom Kelley, CCIM and Senior Broker Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated a lease for 3,114 square feet at 2200 Lucien Way in Maitland representing the landlord Lucien Way LLC. Lake Worth-based Nurse on Call, Inc. is the new tenant.

At 291 Southhall Lane, Kelley represented landlord JLR Properties in a lease agreement with Maitland-based Brockman Insurance Group who took 841 square feet in the building.

Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the lease of 2,400 square feet in the Winter Park Commerce Center at 921 N. Pennsylvania Ave. representing the landlord, WFI, LLP of Winter Park. Maitland-based Stonebridge Financial Planning Group, LLC is the new tenant represented by Jim Posey of Keller Williams Commercial.

For more information, contact:
Michael Heidrich, Principal, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, mheidrich@realvest.com
Tom Kelley, CCIM, Principal, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, tkelley@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, President NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering 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 325 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.

Ron Schwartz Sells Interest in Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Cafe

WINTER PARK, Fla. - Winter Park entrepreneur Ron Schwartz has sold his interest in the award-winning Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café in downtown Winter Park to restaurant partner Mary Demetree.

Schwartz, who acquired his interest in the fine dining restaurant sidewalk café and bar in 2002, guided the landmark facility through major renovations and repositioning as one of the region’s best-known restaurants.

As operating partner, Schwartz developed and expanded sidewalk dining, introduced a contemporary fusion menu influenced by Asian, Middle Eastern and continental cuisine; expanded the restaurant’s accommodations outside the formal garden fine dining room; introduced a trendy martini menu and live entertainment to the sidewalk café, established a region-wide e-mail marketing and social network program, and instituted a server training program that included extended tours of California wineries.

Schwartz’s iconic improvements paid off---last year, Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café reported food and beverage sales in excess of $3 million.

Under Schwartz’ leadership, Park Plaza Gardens has given back to the community donating to many charitable organizations in Central Florida including the Council of 101, Hospice of the Comforter, Special Olympics, Morningstar School, Menello Museum and Boys Town.

Schwartz helped to shape the new political landscape in Winter Park encouraging business development, the closing of Park Avenue for special events, and free valet parking for Park Avenue visitors.

“We have developed a loyal following and I’m sure our friends and neighbors will continue to patronize the restaurant and bar,” said Schwartz.

For more information, please contact:

Ron Schwartz, 407-342-3648 (direct)

Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

NOW Marketplace Wins Contract to Manage Web Marketing Program for Brumos Automotive Group in Jacksonville

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. - NOW Marketplace, a marketing and advertising agency that specializes in web-based marketing in the automotive industry, was recently awarded a contract to manage web marketing for the Brumos Automotive Group, a five-store group selling Lexus, Mercedes and Porsche located in Jacksonville.

Christy Roman, president and chief executive officer of NOW Marketplace, said the work includes new web sites and ongoing web updates for all five stores, as well as search engine marketing, email marketing and consulting.

“We recognize how important Internet advertising is to the future of the automobile business, and are pleased to provide a customized solution that will help to increase its effectiveness for Brumos,” said Roman.

NOW Marketplace is a client company of the University of Central Florida’s Seminole County/Winter Springs Incubator, located on E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs.

For more information, contact:
Christy Roman, President/Chief Executive Officer, NOW Marketplace, 407-667-4788

Esther Vargas-Davis, Site Manager, UCF Business Incubator–Seminole County, 407-278-4881; evargasd@mail.ucf.edu

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lvershelco@ao.com.

About Now Marketplace:
Now Marketplace, Inc., is a one-stop solution that helps businesses realize the potential of the Internet as the most effective advertising vehicle in existence. The firm specializes in online marketing and advertising for retail clients.

About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 120 emerging companies (including nearly 70 current clients) create over $500 million in annual revenue and more than 1600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With five facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the 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, Lake County, the City of Leesburg and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit http://www.incubator.ucf.edu/.

Ride Green Scooters Extends Service Hours to Keep Up With Demand

WINTER PARK, Fla. - Ride Green Scooters, the new Winter Park dealership that specializes on high gas mileage, low cost scooters for cost-conscious commuters, has extended its service hours to seven days a week.

“We have seen a huge surge in maintenance and repair business since we opened,” said Brian Schwartz, a principal of the company. “Scooters are very popular in the Central Florida region, and there aren’t many service and repair resources for the Asian motor scooters,” he said.

“Ride Green Scooters also offers a 24-hour seven-day a week road service through Nation Safe Driver’s Auto Club 800-338-2680 in case of breakdowns,” Schwartz added.

Schwartz said he recently appointed Max Ogden chief mechanic at Ride Green Scooters. Ogden has more than 10 years of experience as a scooter mechanic.

For more information, please contact:

Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648 (direct)

Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142