ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University Club of Orlando recently hosted a Cocktails for a Cause event that raised more than $6,000 for the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida (CCA).
Susan Greene, general manager at the University Club of Orlando, said Cocktails for a Cause events at the University Club have raised more than $20,000 for the Coastal Conservation Association within the past two years.
The University Club’s fundraising efforts focus on a wide range of events including golf tournaments and scholarship funds.
Cocktails for a Cause receptions at The University Club have raised more than $100,000 for civic and charitable groups over the past three years.
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For more information contact:Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com
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Monday, August 30, 2010
University Club of Orlando to Host Cocktails for a Cause Fundraiser to Benefit Canine Companions
ORLANDO - The University Club of Orlando will host a Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser reception on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said Cocktails for a Cause events have raised more than $50,000 so far this year to benefit local civic, community and charitable organizations.
Volunteers from the beneficiary organization serve as bartenders at Cocktails for a Cause and all gratuities are donated to the charity.
Justin Wright, events director at the University Club of Orlando, said admission to the Sept. 16 Cocktails for a Cause fundraising event is free. Guests are encouraged to donate as generously as they can to Canine Companions.
For more information contact: Justin Wright, Events Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com
Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said Cocktails for a Cause events have raised more than $50,000 so far this year to benefit local civic, community and charitable organizations.
Volunteers from the beneficiary organization serve as bartenders at Cocktails for a Cause and all gratuities are donated to the charity.
Justin Wright, events director at the University Club of Orlando, said admission to the Sept. 16 Cocktails for a Cause fundraising event is free. Guests are encouraged to donate as generously as they can to Canine Companions.
For more information contact: Justin Wright, Events Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; Susan Greene, General Manager, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Orlando’s InBusiness Inc. Wants Local Charities to Benefit from their “Coolest Guy in Orlando” Contest
ORLANDO – InBusiness Inc., a local business consulting and Internet marketing company, aims to help charities raise more money by offering charity patrons the opportunity to nominate someone they know or themselves as the "Coolest Guy In Orlando."
The company-sponsored, on-line contest offers that chance for anyone to be found when you Google "Coolest Guy in Orlando." To try it, go to Google.com type in "Coolest Guy In Orlando," and click the "I’m Feelin´ Lucky" button. The contest will allow charity patrons to bid for the title of "Coolest Guy in Orlando" in an auction in increments of $1. Whoever has the highest bid at the time will stay the "Coolest Guy in Orlando" for the rest of 2010 or until someone else steps up with a higher donation for their charity of choice, according to InBusiness Inc. co-owner David Wolf.
“The results of this contest are two-fold,” said Wolf, who co-founded the business last summer with seasoned business consultant Rod Vargas. The two have since become affiliated with the University of Central Florida Business Incubator–Orlando on East Colonial Drive.
“Charities will have a great reason to let past donors know they have an opportunity to help, while getting something unique in return,” Wolf said. “We expect a heated battle around Fathers Day.” A "Coolest Woman in Orlando" is also in the works.
The contest is off and running with Wolf naming Commissioner Tony Ortiz, from Orlando District 2, as the Coolest Guy in Orlando as a token of appreciation for his dedication and continued support for the incubator InBusiness is housed in, the UCF Business Incubator– Orlando on East Colonial Drive.
Now, all that’s needed is for more local charities interested in generating some more donations to get involved and spread the word to their networks. Would-be cool cats don't have to wait for their favorite charities to get wise either. One up the last bidder, and state which charity you would like the money to go to, and InBusiness will contact them to set up the donation account via PayPal.
“It will all be done through PayPal accounts and the funds will go directly to the charities as soon as anyone makes a donation,” Wolf said.
To check it out, make a nomination, or suggest a new category, go to coolestguy@inbis.com. Or visit Coolestguyinorlando.com.
About InBusiness, Inc.: InBusiness Inc. is an Orlando based company that specializes in business consulting and Internet marketing. Unlike most firms, they have the ability to help companies improve by more effective marketing, and improving efficiency in the way a business operates. InBusiness is separated into two divisions that work together to create a complete business growth solution. The concept allows companies to utilize either the business consulting expertise and increasingly demanded Internet marketing consulting separately, or in tandem to create a complete business overhaul solution.
About the UCF Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 140 emerging companies (including 90 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight 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, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, the City of St. Cloud, and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
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For more information about this release, please contact:
David Wolf, Vice President of Internet Marketing at InBusiness Inc., dwolf@inbis.us or 407-284-1992; Henriette Schoen, University of Central Florida Business Incubator–Orlando, Interim site manager, hschoen@mail.ucf.edu or 407-882-0107; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, chagervandyke@yahoo.com, 386-532-8862 or 407-644-4142 or lvershelco@aol.com
The company-sponsored, on-line contest offers that chance for anyone to be found when you Google "Coolest Guy in Orlando." To try it, go to Google.com type in "Coolest Guy In Orlando," and click the "I’m Feelin´ Lucky" button. The contest will allow charity patrons to bid for the title of "Coolest Guy in Orlando" in an auction in increments of $1. Whoever has the highest bid at the time will stay the "Coolest Guy in Orlando" for the rest of 2010 or until someone else steps up with a higher donation for their charity of choice, according to InBusiness Inc. co-owner David Wolf.
“The results of this contest are two-fold,” said Wolf, who co-founded the business last summer with seasoned business consultant Rod Vargas. The two have since become affiliated with the University of Central Florida Business Incubator–Orlando on East Colonial Drive.
“Charities will have a great reason to let past donors know they have an opportunity to help, while getting something unique in return,” Wolf said. “We expect a heated battle around Fathers Day.” A "Coolest Woman in Orlando" is also in the works.
The contest is off and running with Wolf naming Commissioner Tony Ortiz, from Orlando District 2, as the Coolest Guy in Orlando as a token of appreciation for his dedication and continued support for the incubator InBusiness is housed in, the UCF Business Incubator– Orlando on East Colonial Drive.
Now, all that’s needed is for more local charities interested in generating some more donations to get involved and spread the word to their networks. Would-be cool cats don't have to wait for their favorite charities to get wise either. One up the last bidder, and state which charity you would like the money to go to, and InBusiness will contact them to set up the donation account via PayPal.
“It will all be done through PayPal accounts and the funds will go directly to the charities as soon as anyone makes a donation,” Wolf said.
To check it out, make a nomination, or suggest a new category, go to coolestguy@inbis.com. Or visit Coolestguyinorlando.com.
About InBusiness, Inc.: InBusiness Inc. is an Orlando based company that specializes in business consulting and Internet marketing. Unlike most firms, they have the ability to help companies improve by more effective marketing, and improving efficiency in the way a business operates. InBusiness is separated into two divisions that work together to create a complete business growth solution. The concept allows companies to utilize either the business consulting expertise and increasingly demanded Internet marketing consulting separately, or in tandem to create a complete business overhaul solution.
About the UCF Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 140 emerging companies (including 90 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight 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, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, the City of St. Cloud, and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
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For more information about this release, please contact:
David Wolf, Vice President of Internet Marketing at InBusiness Inc., dwolf@inbis.us or 407-284-1992; Henriette Schoen, University of Central Florida Business Incubator–Orlando, Interim site manager, hschoen@mail.ucf.edu or 407-882-0107; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, chagervandyke@yahoo.com, 386-532-8862 or 407-644-4142 or lvershelco@aol.com
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Cotter-Ryan Commercial Starts Renovation of Northwest Community Center off John Young Parkway
Cotter-Ryan Commercial Starts Renovation of Northwest Community Center off John Young Parkway
LONGWOOD, Fla. - Cotter-Ryan Commercial, LLC of Longwood recently started renovations of the 1,500 square foot Northwest Community Center, located on WD Judge Dr. off John Young Parkway in west Orlando.
Scott Ryan, president of Cotter-Ryan Commercial, LLC, said the work includes new electrical, fixtures and lighting, refurbishing the floors and repainting the entire facility.
Orlando Magic, the NBA Cheers Program, and Toyota of Orlando are contributing to the renovation project, Ryan said.
For more information, contact:
Scott H. Ryan, President, Cotter Ryan Commercial, LLC, 407-786-7686 sryan@cotterryan.com;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
LONGWOOD, Fla. - Cotter-Ryan Commercial, LLC of Longwood recently started renovations of the 1,500 square foot Northwest Community Center, located on WD Judge Dr. off John Young Parkway in west Orlando.
Scott Ryan, president of Cotter-Ryan Commercial, LLC, said the work includes new electrical, fixtures and lighting, refurbishing the floors and repainting the entire facility.
Orlando Magic, the NBA Cheers Program, and Toyota of Orlando are contributing to the renovation project, Ryan said.
For more information, contact:
Scott H. Ryan, President, Cotter Ryan Commercial, LLC, 407-786-7686 sryan@cotterryan.com;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Central Florida District of Rotary Clubs to Continue Expansion, District Governor to Head Expansion Committee Next Year
Central Florida District of Rotary Clubs to Continue Expansion, District Governor to Head Expansion Committee Next Year
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Central Florida District of Rotary International will continue its efforts to expand next year even though District Governor Carlos Giraldo will step down in June when his one-year term expires.
Giraldo, who heads CRSHotels.com in Maitland, began his term as district governor with a call for major expansion in Central Florida and efforts to recruit new members from Central Florida’s Hispanic communities. Giraldo has agreed to head the Rotary International Central Florida District’s Club Extension Committee in 2009-2010.
Giraldo said five new Rotary International chapters will open within the next 12 months at Poinciana, the Four Corners area, South Orange County, Lake Nona, and Baldwin Park.
The Four Corners Rotary Club chapter will be chartered in about three weeks, Giraldo said.
“Rotary International offers a special opportunity for business leaders to play an active role in benefiting their communities in real ways that count,” Giraldo said. “That’s a real value for most people and our recruitment efforts are paying off handsomely,” he said.
For more information, please contact:
Carlos H. Giraldo, District Governor Rotary International, 407.376.5368, carlos@crshotels.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407.644.4142, lvershelco@aol.com
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Launches 2nd Annual “Jeans for Charity” drive to Benefit Four Orlando-Area Charities
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Launches 2nd Annual “Jeans for Charity” drive to Benefit Four Orlando-Area Charities
ORLANDO, Fla. - Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, recently launched (March 2) its annual “Jeans for Charity” drive to benefit Habitat for Humanity in Orange County; Give Kids the World; Susan G. Komen for the Cure; and the Russell Home for Atypical Children.
Tina Kennedy, director of human resources at Cuhaci & Peterson, said the firm hopes to raise as much as $500.00 for the individual charities quarterly during the drive which will run until Dec. 31.
Kennedy said employees who choose to wear jeans Monday-Thursday, pay $2.00 per day. The first drive will be for the month of March to benefit Habitat for Humanity; June’s drive will benefit Give the Kids the World; September’s drive will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and December’s drive will benefit the Russell Home for Atypical Children.
For information about how to donate or participate, call Tina Kennedy at 407-661-9100.
For more information about this press release, contact
Tina Kennedy, Director of Human Resources Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC 407-661-9100;
Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC 407-661-9100
Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC 407-661-9100
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
Monday, February 16, 2009
University Club of Orlando Raises more than $50,000 Through Cocktails for a Cause Fundraisers
University Club of Orlando Raises more than $50,000 Through Cocktails for a Cause Fundraisers, Next one will Benefit Florida Health Systems’ Orlando Health Foundation
ORLANDO, Fla. - The University Club of Orlando, which has raised more than $50,000 since last September through its Cocktails for a Cause program for local charities, plans to host “Tips for Trauma” on Thursday, Feb. 26.
The Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and will benefit Florida Health Systems’ Orlando Health Foundation.
Susan Greene, general manager of the University Club of Orlando, said one recent Cocktails for a Cause helped raise more than $11,000 for Coastal Conservation.
The University Club of Orlando is located across from the Orlando Public Library on Central Ave. and Rosalind Blvd. in downtown Orlando.
For more information about this press release, contact:
Susan Greene, General Manager, University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, gm@ucluborlando.com;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
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