ORLANDO, Fla. --- Celebration Golf Management, LLC (CGM) which currently owns or manages six golf clubs in the Central Florida area, has added a seventh to its crown: Stonegate Golf Club at Solivita, the massive active adult community Avatar is developing in Poinciana.
Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management, said Stonegate Golf Club, which features two 18-hole championship golf courses that rank among the area’s best, recently entered into a lease agreement with CGM to run the golf and food and beverage operations of its semi private club.
“The 7,000 yard Oak golf course designed by Ron Garl is bordered by hundred-year-old oak hammocks, streams and lakes within a 4,300 acre nature preserve,” Garrote said.
The Cypress golf course, originally designed by Joe Lee and recently modified by golf course architect George Clifton, spans 6,000 yards from the back tees with abundant water features, lakes and white sand bunkers.
Celebration Golf Management, LLC, which opened in 2004, now owns or manages Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, Kings Ridge Golf Club and Legends Golf Club in Clermont, The Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe in Windermere, Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden, and Eagle Creek Golf Club in East Orlando, as well as Crockett Ridge Golf Club in Kingsport, Tenn., and the International Club in Myrtle Beach.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Venice Florida Healthy Cookie Company Undergoes Name Change
VENICE, Fla. – A physician-owned company that created the Omega Cookie® and other omega-3 supplements has changed its name from AMBO Foods to Omega3 Innovations.
Dr. Bo Martinsen and his wife, Dr. Anne-Marie Chalmers – who founded Ambo Foods Inc. in 2008 in Venice – said the name change was intended to help customers by “streamlining the ordering of the Omega Cure® liquid omega 3 supplement and the Omega Cookie®, as well as other Omega3 Innovation products currently in the testing phase.
Both omega-3 experts received medical training at the University of Oslo. Born and raised in Norway, Martinsen also trained at the University of Bordeaux in France, and Chalmers, a U.S. native, is a graduate of Brown University.
The two doctors founded their first omega-3 based company – Wellpride, which produces fish oil products for horses – in 2003. Sister companies Ambo Health and Ambo Foods now offer a variety of products for human consumption, including Omega Cookies and Omega Cure.
“The ‘innovation’ behind our products is based on our ability to incorporate clinically-effective amounts of omega-3 fish oil into baked food products,” Chalmers said. “And, now customers won’t have to deal with two different companies and two different websites.”
The new name also better reflects the couple’s area of expertise and their unique approach to helping people improve their health by getting enough omega-3 fatty acids, Martinsen said.
“The two most-recommended dietary supplements – omega-3 fish oil and soluble fibers – are an extremely effective duo in reducing the risk of heart disease and controlling food cravings,” he said, adding that his company’s tasty cookies fill the body’s need for omega-3 fish oil, plus provide fiber, calcium and vitamin D.
For more information, call 866-414-0188 or visit www.omegacookie.com or www.omega-cure.com.
About Omega3 Innovations:
Founded by Bo Martinsen, M.D., and Anne-Marie Chalmers, M.D. – two physicians who have worked with omega-3 fish oil for more than 15 years – the company offers several varieties of Omega Cookies, as well as Omega Cure supplements. Each Omega Cookie contains seven capsules worth of omega-3 fish oil, five grams of fiber, 200% of the daily value of vitamin D and 35% of the daily value of calcium. The company was named a winner in the category of innovation at the 2010 annual Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County’s Hall of Fame awards. The honor came as the result of being the first company to create a bakery product that contains an effective dose of omega-3 fish oil. For more information about the Omega Cookie or Omega Cure, visit www.omegacookie.com or www.omega-cure.com.
Dr. Bo Martinsen and his wife, Dr. Anne-Marie Chalmers – who founded Ambo Foods Inc. in 2008 in Venice – said the name change was intended to help customers by “streamlining the ordering of the Omega Cure® liquid omega 3 supplement and the Omega Cookie®, as well as other Omega3 Innovation products currently in the testing phase.
Both omega-3 experts received medical training at the University of Oslo. Born and raised in Norway, Martinsen also trained at the University of Bordeaux in France, and Chalmers, a U.S. native, is a graduate of Brown University.
The two doctors founded their first omega-3 based company – Wellpride, which produces fish oil products for horses – in 2003. Sister companies Ambo Health and Ambo Foods now offer a variety of products for human consumption, including Omega Cookies and Omega Cure.
“The ‘innovation’ behind our products is based on our ability to incorporate clinically-effective amounts of omega-3 fish oil into baked food products,” Chalmers said. “And, now customers won’t have to deal with two different companies and two different websites.”
The new name also better reflects the couple’s area of expertise and their unique approach to helping people improve their health by getting enough omega-3 fatty acids, Martinsen said.
“The two most-recommended dietary supplements – omega-3 fish oil and soluble fibers – are an extremely effective duo in reducing the risk of heart disease and controlling food cravings,” he said, adding that his company’s tasty cookies fill the body’s need for omega-3 fish oil, plus provide fiber, calcium and vitamin D.
For more information, call 866-414-0188 or visit www.omegacookie.com or www.omega-cure.com.
About Omega3 Innovations:
Founded by Bo Martinsen, M.D., and Anne-Marie Chalmers, M.D. – two physicians who have worked with omega-3 fish oil for more than 15 years – the company offers several varieties of Omega Cookies, as well as Omega Cure supplements. Each Omega Cookie contains seven capsules worth of omega-3 fish oil, five grams of fiber, 200% of the daily value of vitamin D and 35% of the daily value of calcium. The company was named a winner in the category of innovation at the 2010 annual Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County’s Hall of Fame awards. The honor came as the result of being the first company to create a bakery product that contains an effective dose of omega-3 fish oil. For more information about the Omega Cookie or Omega Cure, visit www.omegacookie.com or www.omega-cure.com.
Ashton Woods Homes only has 15 town homes remaining for sale at Savannah Park at Heathrow in Seminole County
LAKE MARY, Fla. --- Only 15 town homes remain for sale at Savannah Park at Heathrow, the gated luxury Mediterranean-styled townhome community located on International Parkway off Wilson Road in North Seminole County.
That’s the word from Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, developer of Savannah Park.
Roche said the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath town homes range in size from 1,548 square feet of living space to 1,936 square feet and each one comes with a two-car garage and a private courtyard.
“The private courtyards have been a big factor in sales of town homes at Savannah Park,” Roche said.
Ashton Woods Homes is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies, with operations in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Phoenix. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
That’s the word from Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, developer of Savannah Park.
Roche said the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath town homes range in size from 1,548 square feet of living space to 1,936 square feet and each one comes with a two-car garage and a private courtyard.
“The private courtyards have been a big factor in sales of town homes at Savannah Park,” Roche said.
Ashton Woods Homes is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies, with operations in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Phoenix. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Expansion and Renewal Leases totaling 34,555 square feet of Class A office space in south Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently negotiated a sublease renewal and expansion for a total of 34,555 square feet of class A office space at Flagler’s SouthPark Center located at 9102 SouthPark Center Loop in south Orlando.
NAI Realvest principal Christie Alexander, Associates Drew Saphos, CCIM and Paul Vera and George Livingston, chairman emeritus of the firm, negotiated the agreements representing the subtenant, Physicians United Plan, Inc. a URAC-accredited health plan and a leading provider of Medicare products in Central Florida.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving 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 350 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.
NAI Realvest principal Christie Alexander, Associates Drew Saphos, CCIM and Paul Vera and George Livingston, chairman emeritus of the firm, negotiated the agreements representing the subtenant, Physicians United Plan, Inc. a URAC-accredited health plan and a leading provider of Medicare products in Central Florida.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving 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 350 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.
Ryland Homes Starts Sales in Second Phase with 62 Home Sites at Charleston Oaks at Tanner Plantation in Hanahan
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Ryland Homes has started sales in the second phase with 62 home sites at Charleston Oaks at Tanner Plantation, Ryland’s newest Charleston-area community located off North Rhett Avenue in Hanahan.
Don McDonough, division president for Ryland Homes in the Charleston region, said Ryland offers new three and four bedroom homes at Charleston Oaks that range in size from 1,893 square feet of living space to 3,437 square feet in 10 distinctive floor plans.
New home sales in the first phase at Charleston Oaks have been strong, McDonough said.
New homes at Charleston Oaks are priced from the low $210s.
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 31 markets across the country and has built more than 260,000 homes and financed more than 210,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RYL."
Don McDonough, division president for Ryland Homes in the Charleston region, said Ryland offers new three and four bedroom homes at Charleston Oaks that range in size from 1,893 square feet of living space to 3,437 square feet in 10 distinctive floor plans.
New home sales in the first phase at Charleston Oaks have been strong, McDonough said.
New homes at Charleston Oaks are priced from the low $210s.
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 31 markets across the country and has built more than 260,000 homes and financed more than 210,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RYL."
Angel Investors Step Up as Orlando Venture to Fund Area Startups, Takes Off
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Nearly three dozen potential investors at the formative meeting of Maximize Angel Investments Central Florida recently pledged their knowledge, experience, contacts ---and their cash--- to create a strong Angel Network to fund promising Central Florida startup companies.
William De Temple, president of Maximize Angel Investments Central Florida, said he was delighted with the turnout and the number of investors who have pledged annual investments of a minimum of $25,000 each.
De Temple said the group is growing rapidly and he hopes it will exceed sixty members by the New Year and over 100 members by the end of the first quarter of 2012.
The group’s first business meeting will be held in January to elect the board and the membership committee to welcome additional prospective Angel investors.
Maximize Angel Investments Chief Analyst Ed Alvarez and De Temple will begin screening and vetting prospective entrepreneurial applicants soon.
William De Temple, president of Maximize Angel Investments Central Florida, said he was delighted with the turnout and the number of investors who have pledged annual investments of a minimum of $25,000 each.
De Temple said the group is growing rapidly and he hopes it will exceed sixty members by the New Year and over 100 members by the end of the first quarter of 2012.
The group’s first business meeting will be held in January to elect the board and the membership committee to welcome additional prospective Angel investors.
Maximize Angel Investments Chief Analyst Ed Alvarez and De Temple will begin screening and vetting prospective entrepreneurial applicants soon.
UNIVERSITY CLUB OF ORLANDO NAMES JUSTIN WRIGHT GENERAL MANAGER
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University Club of Orlando has appointed Justin Wright general manager.
Jennifer Kennedy, who chairs the University Club Board of Directors, said Wright joined the University Club staff 10 years ago and has served in a wide range of capacities, including organizational manager, service director, and director of special events.
Wright replaces Susan Greene, who served as general manager for three years.
Jennifer Kennedy, who chairs the University Club Board of Directors, said Wright joined the University Club staff 10 years ago and has served in a wide range of capacities, including organizational manager, service director, and director of special events.
Wright replaces Susan Greene, who served as general manager for three years.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Mercantile Capital Corporation Negotiates Alabama Steel Plant Loan, Will Create 30 New Jobs
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Mercantile Capital Corporation, which is moving to new headquarters facilities in downtown Orlando, recently closed on a pair of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loans that will help build and equip a steel processing plant in Jackson, Ala., valued at over $12 million.
Geof Longstaff, chairman of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the new steel slitting facility is a promising sign of economic growth and industrial expansion in southwest Alabama. This loan also ranks as Mercantile Capital’s largest single SBA 504 transaction to date.
SET Enterprises, Inc., a leading provider of steel processing services with operations in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois, expects to initially employ some 30 workers when it opens its new 70,000 square foot steel plant next year and may ultimately employ up to 50 workers, said Chris Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation.
“At full capacity, this new plant can process 360,000 tons of material,” Hurn said. Most of the steel will support new production for the automotive and drilling industries in the Gulf Coast region, he said.
The SBA 504 loan, which helps to finance new plant equipment as well as construction, was provided in conjunction with Bank of America and First United Security Bank of Thomasville, Alabama.
Mercantile Capital projects it will close 60 commercial loans in 2011 to finance projects valued at more than $150 million in more than 15 states.
Geof Longstaff, chairman of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the new steel slitting facility is a promising sign of economic growth and industrial expansion in southwest Alabama. This loan also ranks as Mercantile Capital’s largest single SBA 504 transaction to date.
SET Enterprises, Inc., a leading provider of steel processing services with operations in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois, expects to initially employ some 30 workers when it opens its new 70,000 square foot steel plant next year and may ultimately employ up to 50 workers, said Chris Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation.
“At full capacity, this new plant can process 360,000 tons of material,” Hurn said. Most of the steel will support new production for the automotive and drilling industries in the Gulf Coast region, he said.
The SBA 504 loan, which helps to finance new plant equipment as well as construction, was provided in conjunction with Bank of America and First United Security Bank of Thomasville, Alabama.
Mercantile Capital projects it will close 60 commercial loans in 2011 to finance projects valued at more than $150 million in more than 15 states.
CENTRAL FLORIDA GOLF TRIPS SURPRISES FIRST GUESTS WITH CHAMPAGNE TOAST, GIFT BASKET AT STONEYBROOK WEST
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Central Florida Golf Trips, a startup company that books golf and resort accommodations at Central Florida golf courses, recently surprised its first guests with a champagne toast and gifts that included a PING G20 driver and fitting.
Michael J. Neumann, social media supervisor for Celebration Golf Management, Inc. made the presentation to Carl Powell and his good friend Bob Lord from the U.K.
“Carl and Bob were tapping in their putts on the 18th green at Stoneybrook West Golf Club when Stoneybrook West General Manager Mark Bearss asked them to meet their Golf Trip Manager Barbara Bearss, in the all new event pergola at the club,” Neumann said.
Neumann then presented the gifts to Lord which included golf shoes, golf balls, and an autographed PING hat from 2011 President's Cup Team Member Bubba Watson.
Powell, who booked the trip, received a gift certificate for a brand new PING G20 driver along with a custom fitting in the Ping nFlight Fitting and Teaching Studio at Celebration Golf Club.
Michael J. Neumann, social media supervisor for Celebration Golf Management, Inc. made the presentation to Carl Powell and his good friend Bob Lord from the U.K.
“Carl and Bob were tapping in their putts on the 18th green at Stoneybrook West Golf Club when Stoneybrook West General Manager Mark Bearss asked them to meet their Golf Trip Manager Barbara Bearss, in the all new event pergola at the club,” Neumann said.
Neumann then presented the gifts to Lord which included golf shoes, golf balls, and an autographed PING hat from 2011 President's Cup Team Member Bubba Watson.
Powell, who booked the trip, received a gift certificate for a brand new PING G20 driver along with a custom fitting in the Ping nFlight Fitting and Teaching Studio at Celebration Golf Club.
ORLANDO-BASED GROUNDFLIGHTS RECEIVES TOP PRIZE WORTH MORE THAN $30,000 AT RECENT B.I.G. SUMMIT AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
ORLANDO, FLA. - GroundFlights, Inc., an Orlando-based executive transportation company, recently received the “Judges’ Choice Award,” the top prize at Orlando Inc.’s B.I.G. Summit, for its video and business model.
The B.I.G. Summit, Orlando Inc.’s premiere event for business innovation and growth, focused on regional entrepreneurship, according to Orlando Inc. President Leslie Hielema.
“The impact of the B.I.G. Award is measured not only by the recognition provided to the winner, but also by the benefits that will come from a prize package that includes training, consultation and regional exposure associated with complimentary advertising and membership in key entrepreneurial associations and programs,” she said.
Orlando Inc., a five-star chamber of commerce, is one of four divisions of the Central Florida Partnership. The judges for the summit – entrepreneurs who themselves are growing successful companies – selected GroundFlights as the best example of the ultimate customer experience.
GroundFlights’ video, which can be seen on the www.BigAward.org website, was filmed over the course of eight hours at the University of Central Florida Business Incubator-Orlando, where GroundFlights is headquartered. It was a collaboration by GroundFlights, Inc., producer Valensky Sylvain (www.DarkElfFilms.com) and Director James Hunter, President of 1st Dibz Productions. Jason Goldberg, co-founder and chief executive officer of GroundFlights said the competition for the award – for which the total value exceeds $30,000 – was tremendous.
“Being selected as the ‘Judges’ Choice’ was an honor in and of itself,” he said. “But now being able to partner with organizations like Orlando Inc. and the firms that are donating their time and expertise may be just the momentum we need to take our company to the next level.”
About GroundFlights:
GroundFlights is your premier source for executive transportation and maximized productivity. GroundFlights provides on-demand, door-to-door mobile executive office (MEO) service throughout the state of Florida. The MEOs are specially constructed and technologically advanced Lincoln Navigator SUVs (and coming soon, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans) with all of the amenities expected of an executive office suit and driven by a trained and certified ground pilot. The company’s goal is to alleviate stress and maximize productivity for those traveling on business.
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.
The B.I.G. Summit, Orlando Inc.’s premiere event for business innovation and growth, focused on regional entrepreneurship, according to Orlando Inc. President Leslie Hielema.
“The impact of the B.I.G. Award is measured not only by the recognition provided to the winner, but also by the benefits that will come from a prize package that includes training, consultation and regional exposure associated with complimentary advertising and membership in key entrepreneurial associations and programs,” she said.
Orlando Inc., a five-star chamber of commerce, is one of four divisions of the Central Florida Partnership. The judges for the summit – entrepreneurs who themselves are growing successful companies – selected GroundFlights as the best example of the ultimate customer experience.
GroundFlights’ video, which can be seen on the www.BigAward.org website, was filmed over the course of eight hours at the University of Central Florida Business Incubator-Orlando, where GroundFlights is headquartered. It was a collaboration by GroundFlights, Inc., producer Valensky Sylvain (www.DarkElfFilms.com) and Director James Hunter, President of 1st Dibz Productions. Jason Goldberg, co-founder and chief executive officer of GroundFlights said the competition for the award – for which the total value exceeds $30,000 – was tremendous.
“Being selected as the ‘Judges’ Choice’ was an honor in and of itself,” he said. “But now being able to partner with organizations like Orlando Inc. and the firms that are donating their time and expertise may be just the momentum we need to take our company to the next level.”
About GroundFlights:
GroundFlights is your premier source for executive transportation and maximized productivity. GroundFlights provides on-demand, door-to-door mobile executive office (MEO) service throughout the state of Florida. The MEOs are specially constructed and technologically advanced Lincoln Navigator SUVs (and coming soon, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans) with all of the amenities expected of an executive office suit and driven by a trained and certified ground pilot. The company’s goal is to alleviate stress and maximize productivity for those traveling on business.
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.
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