KEY LARGO, Fla. – Protech e², a Monroe County-based electrical and audio/visual company recently was chosen to receive technical assistance through GrowFL, a state-funded Florida Economic Gardening Institute program, and is the first growing business in the Florida Keys to be accepted in to the state’s stimulus program.
Founded in 2005 by John E. Forrer, Protech e² provides electrical, home automation (iPad, iphone, itouch and other PC devices), lighting control, landscape lighting, LED lighting, solar panel systems, video surveillance security, audio / video home theater systems, as well as computer and office networking services.
Forrer, who serves as chief executive officer and chief electrical / low voltage technology director for the company, said GrowFL will help “provide direction towards maintaining the right path to success.”
“The affiliation will allow us to utilize valuable resources in enhancing the growth of our business and create more jobs in the Florida Keys,” he said. The company currently has 15 employees.
Created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature, GrowFL is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses for the program, the institute looks for ones that have the potential to succeed, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“Protech e² is ideal for the program as it has already shown great potential,” said O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
GrowFL will support Protech e² through a number of services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
About Protech e² :
Protech e² is a progressive company specializing in residential and commercial electrical and electronics services, including home theater and computer services. The company offers 'one-stop shopping' to clients by providing a diverse assortment of services. For details, visit www.proteche2.com.
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance & Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management Services; and, Administrative & Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Friday, June 3, 2011
More than 220 donors contribute more than $10,000 to scholarship drive honoring John Crossman’s 40th birthday
ORLANDO, Fla. --- More than 220 donors have contributed more than $10,000 to a scholarship fund launched to commemorate the 40th birthday of John Crossman CCIM, president of Crossman & Company, the Orlando real estate firm that ranks as one of the largest retail property specialists in the Southeast.
John Crossman said he was delighted with the response.
Crossman launched the scholarship fund to benefit students at Florida State University, the University of Florida and the University of Central Florida as well as more than 20 other colleges throughout the U.S.
“I have been very honored so far by the efforts of my colleagues in the commercial real estate industry,” said Crossman, a frequent speaker at regional and national real estate conferences.
Crossman has focused on improving the real estate programs at colleges and university throughout his professional career. He is a frequent lecturer at Florida State University and the University of Florida.
About Crossman & Company:
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
John Crossman said he was delighted with the response.
Crossman launched the scholarship fund to benefit students at Florida State University, the University of Florida and the University of Central Florida as well as more than 20 other colleges throughout the U.S.
“I have been very honored so far by the efforts of my colleagues in the commercial real estate industry,” said Crossman, a frequent speaker at regional and national real estate conferences.
Crossman has focused on improving the real estate programs at colleges and university throughout his professional career. He is a frequent lecturer at Florida State University and the University of Florida.
About Crossman & Company:
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Names Scott Sadove International Luxury Home Specialist
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty recently appointed Scott Sadove International Luxury Home Specialist.
Sadove earned his B.S. Degree from Vanderbilt University and a MBA Degree from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College with an emphasis on finance and marketing.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Sadove has 10 years of experience in real estate. He is a member of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, the Florida Realtor Association and the National Association of Realtors.
Sadove’s various degrees and positions held in the real estate industry along with a network of contacts and connections give him an edge in the luxury home sales arena that will lead to optimal results.
“Scott Sadove is one of the best educated and highly trained associates at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty,” Soderstrom said.
“Much of his early experience was formed on commercial property, including management of more than four million square feet of mall or regional shopping center space working for Simon Property Group and Kitson & Partners,” Soderstrom said.
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.
Sadove earned his B.S. Degree from Vanderbilt University and a MBA Degree from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College with an emphasis on finance and marketing.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Sadove has 10 years of experience in real estate. He is a member of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, the Florida Realtor Association and the National Association of Realtors.
Sadove’s various degrees and positions held in the real estate industry along with a network of contacts and connections give him an edge in the luxury home sales arena that will lead to optimal results.
“Scott Sadove is one of the best educated and highly trained associates at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty,” Soderstrom said.
“Much of his early experience was formed on commercial property, including management of more than four million square feet of mall or regional shopping center space working for Simon Property Group and Kitson & Partners,” Soderstrom said.
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.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Five-Year Lease for Office/Industrial Facility in Winter Park
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 3,000 square feet of office and industrial space at 667-669 Cherry St. in Winter Park.
Tom Kelley, II CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction on behalf of the local landlord, John J. Sharp Trust and the new tenant, Lajur Inc. of Winter Park
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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.
Tom Kelley, II CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, brokered the transaction on behalf of the local landlord, John J. Sharp Trust and the new tenant, Lajur Inc. of Winter Park
About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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.
Beazer Homes acquires 157 home sites at Woodland Lakes Preserve on Curry Ford Rd. in East Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla – Beazer Homes, which builds single family and town homes in five Orlando area neighborhoods priced from the $120s to the $400s, recently acquired 157 home sites at Woodland Lakes Preserve, located on Curry Ford Road near Alafaya Trail in east Orlando.
David Byrnes, president of Beazer Homes in Orlando, said the home builder plans to build new three, four, five and six bedroom single family homes at Woodland Lakes Preserve that range in size from 1,559 square feet of living space to 3,200 square feet.
Byrnes said Beazer Homes will start presales at Woodland Lakes Preserve in mid-June when it starts construction of its first model home there.
About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
David Byrnes, president of Beazer Homes in Orlando, said the home builder plans to build new three, four, five and six bedroom single family homes at Woodland Lakes Preserve that range in size from 1,559 square feet of living space to 3,200 square feet.
Byrnes said Beazer Homes will start presales at Woodland Lakes Preserve in mid-June when it starts construction of its first model home there.
About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."
Marketplace Advisors, Inc. Negotiates $900,000 land sale to McDonald’s USA, LLC at the Shoppes at Aloma Walk in Seminole County
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Marketplace Advisors, Inc. recently negotiated the $900,000 sale of a 1.2-acre commercial outparcel at the Shoppes at Aloma Walk, a Publix-anchored retail center located on Aloma Ave. at S.R. 417 in Seminole County.
David Marks, president of Marketplace Advisors, Inc., negotiated the transaction representing the seller, Aloma Walk Commercial Venture, LLC.
McDonald’s U.S.A., LLC acquired the property. James Mitchell with CB Richard Ellis represented the buyer.
David Marks, president of Marketplace Advisors, Inc., negotiated the transaction representing the seller, Aloma Walk Commercial Venture, LLC.
McDonald’s U.S.A., LLC acquired the property. James Mitchell with CB Richard Ellis represented the buyer.
Allogy Interactive Plays Starring Role at Digital Now Conference For Developers of Mobile Technologies
ORLANDO, Fla., – Allogy Interactive, a leading provider of applications for mobile devices such as smart phones and notebooks, played a starring role in the Digital Now 2011 conference recently.
Allogy Interactive Chief Executive Officer David Rogers and Communications Director Colin Forward, shared the stage with esteemed mobile technology researcher Dr. David Metcalf, director of the Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab (METIL) at the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Simulation and Training, for Dr. Metcalf’s keynote address.
“There are currently more mobile phones in use throughout the world today than toothbrushes, and most of them are in developing countries,” Forward explained. “The technology environment for mobile devices is just now coming into view and it is enormous,” Forward explained.
Each year the Digital Now conference brings together the leaders of America’s top professionals, non-profit, and trade associations to learn more about emerging digital technologies.
Allogy Interactive is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at Central Florida Research Park in east Orlando.
About Allogy Interactive:
Allogy Interactive, a leading developer of mobile applications for education, healthcare, business, and social enterprises, connects people to promote learning, opportunity, and economic growth by understanding the relationships, creating intuitive interfaces and using data to promote the transparency and accountability necessary for achievement.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including 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, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Allogy Interactive Chief Executive Officer David Rogers and Communications Director Colin Forward, shared the stage with esteemed mobile technology researcher Dr. David Metcalf, director of the Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab (METIL) at the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Simulation and Training, for Dr. Metcalf’s keynote address.
“There are currently more mobile phones in use throughout the world today than toothbrushes, and most of them are in developing countries,” Forward explained. “The technology environment for mobile devices is just now coming into view and it is enormous,” Forward explained.
Each year the Digital Now conference brings together the leaders of America’s top professionals, non-profit, and trade associations to learn more about emerging digital technologies.
Allogy Interactive is a member of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program located at Central Florida Research Park in east Orlando.
About Allogy Interactive:
Allogy Interactive, a leading developer of mobile applications for education, healthcare, business, and social enterprises, connects people to promote learning, opportunity, and economic growth by understanding the relationships, creating intuitive interfaces and using data to promote the transparency and accountability necessary for achievement.
About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 160 emerging companies (including 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, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Sales of Fuel Efficient Motor Scooters Boom as Gas Prices Rise and Ride Green Scooters Expands Operations
Winter Park, Fla. – Every few minutes, a new customer walks through the door. They don’t always buy immediately, but Brian Schwartz, general manager and chief executive officer of Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park, knows if they don’t they will be back soon.
Schwartz, is selling the Golden Egg — commuter vehicles that get upwards of 100 miles to the gallon of gas.
“Some of our customers ride to work and back for a whole week on a gallon of gas,” Schwartz said.
“With our highly engineered scooters, they can travel on main arteries and thoroughfares like Kirkman Rd. in West Orlando or SR 436 in East Orlando safely and way more economically than any car,” Schwartz said.
Schwartz said sales during one recent week-long period topped 15 scooters that range from the 80 to 100 miles per gallon Jonway Sunny 50 cc model, Ride Green’s smallest and most efficient, to the muscular GMW V-150 model, which can cruise on the Interstate at a healthy 55+ miles per hour and still get a respectable 80 to 100 miles per gallon efficiency.
Best of all, Ride Green’s scooters — Gorilla Motor Works, Jonway, Puma, TnT, Ice Bear and Peace Industries — are priced well below the market waterline established by popular brands such as Vespa.
“For three quarters of the world’s population, our scooters represent the most popular means of transportation,” Schwartz said. “We are better for the environment, better for the highway departments and better for the pocketbook than anything except public transportation, and we are more convenient than public transportation,” Schwartz added.
Schwartz said Ride Green Scooters is moving to new expanded quarters in June.
“We need more space,” Schwartz said. “So we’re tripling our headquarters location and moving directly across the street,” he said.
Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday by appointment at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park.
Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com.
Schwartz, is selling the Golden Egg — commuter vehicles that get upwards of 100 miles to the gallon of gas.
“Some of our customers ride to work and back for a whole week on a gallon of gas,” Schwartz said.
“With our highly engineered scooters, they can travel on main arteries and thoroughfares like Kirkman Rd. in West Orlando or SR 436 in East Orlando safely and way more economically than any car,” Schwartz said.
Schwartz said sales during one recent week-long period topped 15 scooters that range from the 80 to 100 miles per gallon Jonway Sunny 50 cc model, Ride Green’s smallest and most efficient, to the muscular GMW V-150 model, which can cruise on the Interstate at a healthy 55+ miles per hour and still get a respectable 80 to 100 miles per gallon efficiency.
Best of all, Ride Green’s scooters — Gorilla Motor Works, Jonway, Puma, TnT, Ice Bear and Peace Industries — are priced well below the market waterline established by popular brands such as Vespa.
“For three quarters of the world’s population, our scooters represent the most popular means of transportation,” Schwartz said. “We are better for the environment, better for the highway departments and better for the pocketbook than anything except public transportation, and we are more convenient than public transportation,” Schwartz added.
Schwartz said Ride Green Scooters is moving to new expanded quarters in June.
“We need more space,” Schwartz said. “So we’re tripling our headquarters location and moving directly across the street,” he said.
Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday by appointment at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park.
Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
NAI Realvest Negotiates Long Term Lease of Former Village Inn Restaurant on South John Young Parkway in Orlando
Maitland - NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new long-term retail lease agreement with Habaneros Mexican Restaurant for the 4,665 square foot former Village Inn restaurant facility at 13524 South John Young Parkway in Orlando.
Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor, principals at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Realty Income Corporation based in Escondido, Calif. Jeff Tanner of Coldwell Banker commercial NRT represented the tenant.
Habaneros plans a June opening of the restaurant with an unspecified number of seats, Cichocki said.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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 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.
Matt Cichocki and Kevin O’Connor, principals at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Realty Income Corporation based in Escondido, Calif. Jeff Tanner of Coldwell Banker commercial NRT represented the tenant.
Habaneros plans a June opening of the restaurant with an unspecified number of seats, Cichocki said.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest in Orlando, 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 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.
Ashton Woods Homes opens new phase with 25 home sites at The Landings in south Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has opened a new phase with 25 oversized home sites at The Landings located off Interbay and Westshore Blvds. in south Tampa.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said three, four and five bedroom homes at The Landings range in size from 1,389 square feet of living space to 2,801 square feet.
Single family homes in the new phase at The Landings in South Tampa are priced from under $200,000.
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.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said three, four and five bedroom homes at The Landings range in size from 1,389 square feet of living space to 2,801 square feet.
Single family homes in the new phase at The Landings in South Tampa are priced from under $200,000.
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.
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