ST. CLOUD, Fla., – The University of Central Florida Business Incubator in St. Cloud will present Banking with Benefits, a lunch and learn seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20 at the UCF Business Incubator located at Stevens Plantation Business Park in St. Cloud at 3201 Budinger Ave.
Jim Bowie, site manager for the UCF Business Incubation Program in St. Cloud, said BB&T Bank is hosting the lunch and learn seminar.
BB&T Bank officials Alicia Hermosa, assistant vice president, Sadie Marsch, vice president and Cynthia Snedeker, assistant vice president, will present a broad look at banking opportunities including:
• Banking product options, features and discounts
• Employee benefits: medical — prescription — vision
• HR programs: payroll — taxes — employment screening
• Retirement products: 401k — institutional services
• Bonus services: insurance — security — travel
Bowie said the Banking with Benefits lunch and learn seminar is free to UCF Business Incubation Program member companies and admission — $10 for members of Orlando, Inc. and $20 for all others — includes lunch.
To reserve a seat at the luncheon, email or phone Client Administrator Jessica Filter at 407-498-0432.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight – and soon nine – facilities opened 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, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council and will be adding Volusia County. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Stirling Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Named Marketing Agents for $1.8 Million Lake Brantley Estate
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty was recently named exclusive sales and marketing agents for a $1,799,900 Victorian lakefront estate home in Longwood in Seminole County.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Luxury Home Specialists Sally Andy and David Warren of the firm’s Heathrow Gallery are representing the 2004 custom-built home situated on an oversized cul-de-sac homesite on beautiful Lake Brantley.
The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half bath home offers 6,600 square feet of living space augmented with exquisite appointments – authentic antique stained glass, hand-crafted doors, hardwood floors and custom millwork throughout. Other luxurious features include an old world library, bonus room, a separate guest apartment with full bath, a huge outdoor lanai, verdant gardens and spa, plus 110 feet of direct frontage on Lake Brantley. Spacious two-story living and dining rooms feature panoramic views of the lake.
Photo Gallery: http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=744925
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, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Luxury Home Specialists Sally Andy and David Warren of the firm’s Heathrow Gallery are representing the 2004 custom-built home situated on an oversized cul-de-sac homesite on beautiful Lake Brantley.
The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half bath home offers 6,600 square feet of living space augmented with exquisite appointments – authentic antique stained glass, hand-crafted doors, hardwood floors and custom millwork throughout. Other luxurious features include an old world library, bonus room, a separate guest apartment with full bath, a huge outdoor lanai, verdant gardens and spa, plus 110 feet of direct frontage on Lake Brantley. Spacious two-story living and dining rooms feature panoramic views of the lake.
Photo Gallery: http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=744925
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, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Geocove Inc., to Showcase Latest Technology at 2011 Esri Conference in San Diego in July
ORLANDO Fla., --- Geocove, Inc., an Orlando technology firm that provides assessment, reporting and mapping tools for emergency management, building officials, public health, utilities and other public and private agencies and corporations, will showcase its newest GIS mapping and assessment technology at the Esri International User Conference July 11-15 in San Diego.
Karyn Tareen, president and chief executive officer at Geocove, said more than 12,000 GIS professionals have registered for the conference. Esri is the world’s leading provider of GIS mapping software.
“We will be demonstrating the newest Version 5 of our ARM360 assessment solution, which includes Search and Rescue tools, Deployment tools, tools for windshield and worksheet damage assessment, custom web reporting and public health data collections,” Tareen explained.
Tareen also plans to exhibit photographs of Geocove technicians on the ground in Tuscaloosa, Ala. and Joplin, Mo. where Geocove aided public agency officials in assessing widespread damage following the recent tornados.
Geocove, a University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program client in the Central Florida Research Park, will participate in the Homeland Security Summit at the conference, Tareen said.
About GeoCove
Geocove, Inc. provides scalable assessment solutions built using the power of GIS across a multitude of industries. The Geocove team has extensive experience in providing assessment, reporting and mapping tools for emergency management, building officials, public health and other government agencies as well as utilities and other private industries. Geocove, Inc., a privately held corporation located in central Florida, is an authorized partner of Esri, the world’s leading GIS software provider.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue 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.
Karyn Tareen, president and chief executive officer at Geocove, said more than 12,000 GIS professionals have registered for the conference. Esri is the world’s leading provider of GIS mapping software.
“We will be demonstrating the newest Version 5 of our ARM360 assessment solution, which includes Search and Rescue tools, Deployment tools, tools for windshield and worksheet damage assessment, custom web reporting and public health data collections,” Tareen explained.
Tareen also plans to exhibit photographs of Geocove technicians on the ground in Tuscaloosa, Ala. and Joplin, Mo. where Geocove aided public agency officials in assessing widespread damage following the recent tornados.
Geocove, a University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program client in the Central Florida Research Park, will participate in the Homeland Security Summit at the conference, Tareen said.
About GeoCove
Geocove, Inc. provides scalable assessment solutions built using the power of GIS across a multitude of industries. The Geocove team has extensive experience in providing assessment, reporting and mapping tools for emergency management, building officials, public health and other government agencies as well as utilities and other private industries. Geocove, Inc., a privately held corporation located in central Florida, is an authorized partner of Esri, the world’s leading GIS software provider.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue 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.
Area fire bans won’t affect July 4th Fireworks at Downtown Avalon Park in East Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Fire bans in 17 Central Florida counties won’t affect the gala fireworks celebration planned at Avalon Park in east Orlando on July 4.
Stephanie Hodson, marketing director at Avalon Park Group, said every precaution has been taken to assure the safety of the fireworks celebration in Downtown Avalon Park and county and fire officials have given their go-ahead for the evening’s event.
Hodson said Avalon Park expects record crowds for its ninth annual Fourth of July celebration, slated for 5 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Avalon Park.
Family friendly activities will include more than 100 vendors, an apple pie bake-off sponsored by Davis Bakery and a bike parade sponsored by Eastside Cycling and the Avalon Park YMCA; live community performances, a hot dog eating contest sponsored by Pop Pop’s Ice Cream & More, a home run derby sponsored by Brianto’s Original Hoagies and Avalon Park Baseball, and special 3D glasses sponsored by Avalon Town Center Realty to view the fireworks display scheduled to start at 9 p.m.
The event will include a special ceremony honoring fallen Soldier Cpl. Patrick Deans, who was killed in Afghanistan in December. Deans, a graduate of Timber Creek High School, was a member of the Timber Creek Junior ROTC.
Admission to the event is free and parking is ample, Hodson said. Guests are advised to arrive early and bring blankets and folding chairs.
“We anticipate a big crowd,” Hodson said.
Stephanie Hodson, marketing director at Avalon Park Group, said every precaution has been taken to assure the safety of the fireworks celebration in Downtown Avalon Park and county and fire officials have given their go-ahead for the evening’s event.
Hodson said Avalon Park expects record crowds for its ninth annual Fourth of July celebration, slated for 5 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Avalon Park.
Family friendly activities will include more than 100 vendors, an apple pie bake-off sponsored by Davis Bakery and a bike parade sponsored by Eastside Cycling and the Avalon Park YMCA; live community performances, a hot dog eating contest sponsored by Pop Pop’s Ice Cream & More, a home run derby sponsored by Brianto’s Original Hoagies and Avalon Park Baseball, and special 3D glasses sponsored by Avalon Town Center Realty to view the fireworks display scheduled to start at 9 p.m.
The event will include a special ceremony honoring fallen Soldier Cpl. Patrick Deans, who was killed in Afghanistan in December. Deans, a graduate of Timber Creek High School, was a member of the Timber Creek Junior ROTC.
Admission to the event is free and parking is ample, Hodson said. Guests are advised to arrive early and bring blankets and folding chairs.
“We anticipate a big crowd,” Hodson said.
Friday, June 24, 2011
First Green Bank Chairman Honored by Lake County
EUSTIS, Fla. – Kenneth E. LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of Lake County based First Green Bank, which has locations in Clermont and Eustis and plans to open a 12,000 square foot headquarters facility in Mount Dora in mid-summer, was recently honored by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners for his community service.
LaRoe, who has served on the Lake County Public Land Acquisition Advisory Council since 2006, was presented with the award in recognition of his “many dedicated hours of service volunteered to Lake County and its citizens.”
First Green Bank is one of the first banks of its kind to focus on positive environmental and social responsibility while operating as a traditional commercial bank.
The new First Green Bank facility on U.S. 441 was designed and built to achieve LEED platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
“I am very honored by the recognition from the Board of County Commissioners,” LaRoe said. “Part of our mission is to do the right thing for our community and to demonstrate the highest standards of corporate citizenship,” LaRoe said.
“That’s a positive value we encourage in every one of our colleagues, partners and co-workers at First Green Bank and it is carried through in our customer service, our wide range of personal and business banking services, and even our facilities. Our mission also entails doing the right thing for the environment, our people, and our shareholders,” he said.
LaRoe, who has served on the Lake County Public Land Acquisition Advisory Council since 2006, was presented with the award in recognition of his “many dedicated hours of service volunteered to Lake County and its citizens.”
First Green Bank is one of the first banks of its kind to focus on positive environmental and social responsibility while operating as a traditional commercial bank.
The new First Green Bank facility on U.S. 441 was designed and built to achieve LEED platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
“I am very honored by the recognition from the Board of County Commissioners,” LaRoe said. “Part of our mission is to do the right thing for our community and to demonstrate the highest standards of corporate citizenship,” LaRoe said.
“That’s a positive value we encourage in every one of our colleagues, partners and co-workers at First Green Bank and it is carried through in our customer service, our wide range of personal and business banking services, and even our facilities. Our mission also entails doing the right thing for the environment, our people, and our shareholders,” he said.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Starts Design Work for Remodeling of a Kangaroo Express in S. Carolina
ORLANDO, Fla. – Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently completed design work for the remodeling of a Kangaroo Express convenience store located at 101 S. Main St. in Clover, S.C.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the store has a floor area of approximately 2,300 square feet.
The Pantry, awarded the design contract.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the store has a floor area of approximately 2,300 square feet.
The Pantry, awarded the design contract.
Lennar’s Central Florida Division opening new community of Panther Trace in Riverview, presales underway
TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division will open its newest community in the Tampa Bay region in Riverview off U.S. 301 with 86 single family home sites.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar homes at Panther Trace will range from 2,000 square feet to 3,800 square feet. Homes will be priced in the mid-$100s, Metheny said.
The first model is now under construction and will be available for viewing later this summer, Metheny said.
For more information, visit www.Lennar.com or call 888-317-7489.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar homes at Panther Trace will range from 2,000 square feet to 3,800 square feet. Homes will be priced in the mid-$100s, Metheny said.
The first model is now under construction and will be available for viewing later this summer, Metheny said.
For more information, visit www.Lennar.com or call 888-317-7489.
NAI Realvest Negotiates 4.65 Acre Land Sale for development of 60,000 square foot headquarters building in Oviedo
ORLANDO, Fla. -- NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of a 4.65 acre parcel of land on S. Econ Circle in Oviedo for $789,790.56 that will be home to a new headquarters building for Nutrex, Inc., a nutritional food and supplements maker.
Paul P. Partyka, managing partner at NAI Realvest, who represented the seller, M&O LP of Oviedo, said the property was purchased by TSO Enterprises LLC of Chuluota, Fla. Nutrex will start construction of its new 60,000 square foot headquarters building on the site this summer.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serviing 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.
Paul P. Partyka, managing partner at NAI Realvest, who represented the seller, M&O LP of Oviedo, said the property was purchased by TSO Enterprises LLC of Chuluota, Fla. Nutrex will start construction of its new 60,000 square foot headquarters building on the site this summer.
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serviing 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.
Black Tie Real Estate & Investments adds Veteran Real Estate Specialist to its Growing Sales Staff
Lady Lake, Fla. – Black Tie Real Estate & Investments – a member of the University of Central Florida’s Business Incubation Program in Leesburg, recently hired Realtor Jane Paquin as a real estate consultant for The Villages.
Paquin, who has lived in the tri-county area since 1967, has been involved in real estate for 30 years (+/-). She has 18 years of experience with The Villages, 12 of which were working for the developer.
For the past six years, Paquin has been involved in general real estate, focusing on resales, according to Mark Dyer, president of Black Tie Real Estate.
“With her years of experience and vast knowledge of the area, Jane is a welcomed asset to our staff,” he said.
Paquin currently serves on the Committee for Education for the Tri-County Area Board of Realtors, and formerly served on the board’s Committee for Compliance/Complaints.
For more information about Black Tie Real Estate visit blacktierealestate.com or call 352-751-7888.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue 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. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Paquin, who has lived in the tri-county area since 1967, has been involved in real estate for 30 years (+/-). She has 18 years of experience with The Villages, 12 of which were working for the developer.
For the past six years, Paquin has been involved in general real estate, focusing on resales, according to Mark Dyer, president of Black Tie Real Estate.
“With her years of experience and vast knowledge of the area, Jane is a welcomed asset to our staff,” he said.
Paquin currently serves on the Committee for Education for the Tri-County Area Board of Realtors, and formerly served on the board’s Committee for Compliance/Complaints.
For more information about Black Tie Real Estate visit blacktierealestate.com or call 352-751-7888.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue 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. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Cloudy Commercial Real Estate Market Starting to Show Silver Lining, More Investors Seeking Deals, Says Real Estate Expert Rachel Wein of WeinPlus
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. --- Commercial real estate — typically a lagging indicator of economic vitality — is starting to show signs of recovery, says one expert.
Rachel Elias Wein, AIA, founder and principal of WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services in St. Petersburg, recently returned from the International Council of Shopping Centers’ annual Re-Con Convention, which drew an estimated 30,000 real estate brokers, developers and retailers to Las Vegas.
Billed as the nation’s annual gathering of commercial real estate dealmakers, Re-Con was just that, Wein said.
“I’ve never seen so many principals and top executives looking for deals,” Wein said.
“Development deals, anchor tenant deals, power broker deals, retailers shopping market demographics, and the bread and butter of retailers, it was very encouraging,” Wein said.
Wein said commercial real estate developers and retailers are showing signs of improved confidence that improved economic conditions are eminent.
“I think the industry is seeing pent up demand from all sides,” Wein said. “The convention was an energetic, exhausting and entirely optimistic experience,” she said.
Rachel Elias Wein, AIA, founder and principal of WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services in St. Petersburg, recently returned from the International Council of Shopping Centers’ annual Re-Con Convention, which drew an estimated 30,000 real estate brokers, developers and retailers to Las Vegas.
Billed as the nation’s annual gathering of commercial real estate dealmakers, Re-Con was just that, Wein said.
“I’ve never seen so many principals and top executives looking for deals,” Wein said.
“Development deals, anchor tenant deals, power broker deals, retailers shopping market demographics, and the bread and butter of retailers, it was very encouraging,” Wein said.
Wein said commercial real estate developers and retailers are showing signs of improved confidence that improved economic conditions are eminent.
“I think the industry is seeing pent up demand from all sides,” Wein said. “The convention was an energetic, exhausting and entirely optimistic experience,” she said.
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