ORLANDO, Fla. --- Hendricks & Partners has promoted Mary Beale to broker assistant.
Cole Whitaker, partner at Hendricks & Partners, who heads the firm’s Southeast region, said Beale will assist Whitaker and associate director Hal Warren to focus on sales of multi-family properties.
Whitaker said Beale, a graduate of Florida State University, most recently served as an intern at Hendricks & Partners.
Friday, August 26, 2011
First Green Bank headquarters facility in Mount Dora LED parking lot lighting provides 80 percent energy savings
EUSTIS, Fla. – When First Green Bank opens its new headquarters facility on U.S. 441 in Mount Dora in October, LED parking lot lights will light up the parking lot while minimizing energy usage and ecological interference and leaving the stars in the night sky visible.
Ken LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said the new lighting employs quality LED chips with high performance reflectors that provide up to 14,000 lumens of light and are a feature of the energy efficient and environmentally sustainable design of the facility overall.
The parking lot and perimeter of our headquarters is designed to minimize light pollution in an effort to reduce light trespass from the building and the site, reduce sky glow, increase night sky access and reduce the development’s impact on local nocturnal creatures, LaRoe said. Manufactured by LSI Industries in Cincinnati, the lighting system will save a projected 80 percent in energy expenditure over conventional floodlights.
“Our new lighting system will pay for itself in just three years,” LaRoe said.
The lighting system is one of many features in the new bank facility that will earn First Green Bank Lake County’s first commercial construction LEED Platinum designation from the U.S. Green Building Council for energy efficiency, environmental and safety security.
Ken LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank, said the new lighting employs quality LED chips with high performance reflectors that provide up to 14,000 lumens of light and are a feature of the energy efficient and environmentally sustainable design of the facility overall.
The parking lot and perimeter of our headquarters is designed to minimize light pollution in an effort to reduce light trespass from the building and the site, reduce sky glow, increase night sky access and reduce the development’s impact on local nocturnal creatures, LaRoe said. Manufactured by LSI Industries in Cincinnati, the lighting system will save a projected 80 percent in energy expenditure over conventional floodlights.
“Our new lighting system will pay for itself in just three years,” LaRoe said.
The lighting system is one of many features in the new bank facility that will earn First Green Bank Lake County’s first commercial construction LEED Platinum designation from the U.S. Green Building Council for energy efficiency, environmental and safety security.
Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation to Benefit from Clermont Book Signing during Wine Walk, Sept. 9
CLERMONT, Fla. --- Here’s your chance to see historic Clermont and get involved in a book signing for an important book and aid the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation.
Mark your calendar for Sept. 9.
The book signing — “Escape from East Berlin” by Annemarie Cronin will take place at 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and will be held at De Ja Vu Vintage Clothing store at 732-B W. Montrose St. Forty percent of the proceeds from the book signing will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
As an added incentive, there will also be a wine walk starting at 6:30 p.m. that will give you a chance to visit historic Clermont.
For more details please contact Ann Villante at 321-263-7053.
Mark your calendar for Sept. 9.
The book signing — “Escape from East Berlin” by Annemarie Cronin will take place at 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and will be held at De Ja Vu Vintage Clothing store at 732-B W. Montrose St. Forty percent of the proceeds from the book signing will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
As an added incentive, there will also be a wine walk starting at 6:30 p.m. that will give you a chance to visit historic Clermont.
For more details please contact Ann Villante at 321-263-7053.
Green World Products Names Amazing Products Master Distributor for Revolutionary DE-OIL-IT® Product
ST. CLOUD, Fla. --- St. Cloud manufacturer Green World Products, LLC has named Amazing Products, LLC of Longwood its Master Distributor for DE-OIL-IT®, a revolutionary product that completely eliminates grease, oil and fuel spills leaving behind harmless, inert forms of air, water and carbon. Basically it’s dirt, which is then reintroduced safely back into the ecosystem.
DE-OIL-IT®, is the perfect solution for anything from driveway stains to oil spills on land or offshore, said Michael Fitzgerald, CEO of Green World Products.
DE-OIL-IT®, has been successfully marketed to boat owners and vehicle maintenance professionals and general uses for homeowners. It is the best solution to petroleum buildup, grime, spills and leaks, Fitzgerald said.
Fitzgerald said Amazing Products offered Green World Products a national distribution system already in place that serves all of the markets Green World Products targets.
“Their sales of DE-OIL-IT®, on a limited distribution basis have been phenomenal so far,” Fitzgerald explained. “Our products complement their products in a way that builds synergy for rapid growth. We are looking forward to a long and profitable relationship,” he said.
Shannon Hutto, president of Amazing Products, LLC, said DE-OIL-IT®, is a perfect match for the international sales powerhouse that markets INOX products and national brand Fuel Medic.
“Our company has built its reputation on supplying green, next-generation technology to the marketplace,” Hutto said.
“When we tested DE-OIL-IT®, we knew this is a product that can solve many of the environmental problems caused by petroleum waste throughout the world. And DE-OIL-IT®, is the perfect replacement for all of the old, toxic products currently in use to treat oil leaks and spills,” he said.
For more information about DE-OIL-IT®, go to www. DEOILIT®.com or contact Amazing Products at 407-830-4669 or visit their web site, www.inoxlube.com.
Green World Products, LLC is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in the St. Cloud Incubator at 3201 Budinger Ave.
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.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
DE-OIL-IT®, is the perfect solution for anything from driveway stains to oil spills on land or offshore, said Michael Fitzgerald, CEO of Green World Products.
DE-OIL-IT®, has been successfully marketed to boat owners and vehicle maintenance professionals and general uses for homeowners. It is the best solution to petroleum buildup, grime, spills and leaks, Fitzgerald said.
Fitzgerald said Amazing Products offered Green World Products a national distribution system already in place that serves all of the markets Green World Products targets.
“Their sales of DE-OIL-IT®, on a limited distribution basis have been phenomenal so far,” Fitzgerald explained. “Our products complement their products in a way that builds synergy for rapid growth. We are looking forward to a long and profitable relationship,” he said.
Shannon Hutto, president of Amazing Products, LLC, said DE-OIL-IT®, is a perfect match for the international sales powerhouse that markets INOX products and national brand Fuel Medic.
“Our company has built its reputation on supplying green, next-generation technology to the marketplace,” Hutto said.
“When we tested DE-OIL-IT®, we knew this is a product that can solve many of the environmental problems caused by petroleum waste throughout the world. And DE-OIL-IT®, is the perfect replacement for all of the old, toxic products currently in use to treat oil leaks and spills,” he said.
For more information about DE-OIL-IT®, go to www. DEOILIT®.com or contact Amazing Products at 407-830-4669 or visit their web site, www.inoxlube.com.
Green World Products, LLC is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program in the St. Cloud Incubator at 3201 Budinger Ave.
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.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
Top Pensacola Company Selected for State Economic Gardening Program
PENSACOLA, Fla. – IMS ExpertServices, an executive search/expert witness firm, was recently selected to receive free technical training from the state-funded GrowFL program, part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
Founded in 1992 by Mike Wein and Bill Wein, IMS ExpertServices began as an interim executive firm focusing on the telecommunications industry. Eight years later, when a former client needed an expert witness, the company began the transition to an “expert search” company, said Mike Wein, who serves as chief executive officer.
“It is an honor to receive this recognition from GrowFL,” Wein said. “This will help us as a growing company to attract high-quality talent and coordinate with other local second-stage companies.”
The GrowFL program was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses to participate, members of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute look for companies that have the potential for success, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
GrowFL will support IMS ExpertServices through a number of free services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
“IMS ExpertServices is ideal for the program as it’s recognized as the premier expert provider in the legal industry,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
With headquarters in Pensacola, IMS has more than 45 employees, who work from offices in Pensacola, New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Denver and other areas.
IMS provides highly-qualified experts and consultants to the world’s top litigators, which include 97 of the top 100 largest law firms, Wein said. “Our unique search services allow our clients to secure the best expert for their specific needs.”
“Receiving this award is recognition that we provide a valued service to clients who are satisfied with our work,” Wein said. “We hope to continue to grow, hire great people and support our community and we owe it all to our dedicated employees, who consistently deliver on the company promise.”
About IMS ExpertServices:
Recognized as the premier expert and consultant provider in the legal industry, IMS ExpertServices has been named by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America for five consecutive years. For more information, visit www.ims-expertservices.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.
Founded in 1992 by Mike Wein and Bill Wein, IMS ExpertServices began as an interim executive firm focusing on the telecommunications industry. Eight years later, when a former client needed an expert witness, the company began the transition to an “expert search” company, said Mike Wein, who serves as chief executive officer.
“It is an honor to receive this recognition from GrowFL,” Wein said. “This will help us as a growing company to attract high-quality talent and coordinate with other local second-stage companies.”
The GrowFL program was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses to participate, members of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute look for companies that have the potential for success, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
GrowFL will support IMS ExpertServices through a number of free services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
“IMS ExpertServices is ideal for the program as it’s recognized as the premier expert provider in the legal industry,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
With headquarters in Pensacola, IMS has more than 45 employees, who work from offices in Pensacola, New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Denver and other areas.
IMS provides highly-qualified experts and consultants to the world’s top litigators, which include 97 of the top 100 largest law firms, Wein said. “Our unique search services allow our clients to secure the best expert for their specific needs.”
“Receiving this award is recognition that we provide a valued service to clients who are satisfied with our work,” Wein said. “We hope to continue to grow, hire great people and support our community and we owe it all to our dedicated employees, who consistently deliver on the company promise.”
About IMS ExpertServices:
Recognized as the premier expert and consultant provider in the legal industry, IMS ExpertServices has been named by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America for five consecutive years. For more information, visit www.ims-expertservices.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.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Beazer Homes opens eight Ready-to-move-in homes at Victoria Trails in DeLand, Releases two-story Fairfield model home for sale
DELAND, Fla. --- Beazer Homes has opened eight ready-to-move-in homes at Victoria Trails, located off Orange Camp Rd. in DeLand.
David Byrnes, president of Beazer Homes in the Orlando region, said the three, four and five bedroom homes range in size from 1,400 square feet of living space to 3,100 square feet and priced from $146,990.
Byrnes said the two-story Fairfield model home at Victoria Trails has also been released for sale. Priced at $369,990, the Fairfield model home features a media room and swimming pool.
Victoria Trails, nestled among parks, lakes and conservation areas is easily accessible to Interstate 4 and historic downtown DeLand. Amenities include a resort style pool, fitness center, tennis courts and playground.
Visit www.Beazer.com.
About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes is one of the country’s 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 16 states. Headquartered in Atlanta, Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BZH.”
David Byrnes, president of Beazer Homes in the Orlando region, said the three, four and five bedroom homes range in size from 1,400 square feet of living space to 3,100 square feet and priced from $146,990.
Byrnes said the two-story Fairfield model home at Victoria Trails has also been released for sale. Priced at $369,990, the Fairfield model home features a media room and swimming pool.
Victoria Trails, nestled among parks, lakes and conservation areas is easily accessible to Interstate 4 and historic downtown DeLand. Amenities include a resort style pool, fitness center, tennis courts and playground.
Visit www.Beazer.com.
About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes is one of the country’s 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 16 states. Headquartered in Atlanta, Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BZH.”
Pulte Homes to Host Grand Opening and Wine Tasting Sept. 8 at VillageWalk at Lake Nona
ORLANDO, Fla. – Pulte Homes will host a grand opening and wine tasting on Thursday Sept. 8 to showcase its new Cayman II luxury model town home at VillageWalk at Lake Nona, off Narcoossee Rd. south of S.R. 528 in southeast Orlando.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Pulte Homes, said visitors need to RSVP prior to the event in order to gain security gate access.
Priced from $219,990, the Cayman II town home optionally features three or four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths or three baths in 1,835 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.
Located one mile from Medical City, the 500 acre master planned VillageWalk at Lake Nona features a community clubhouse with resort style amenities that include two swimming pools, tennis and basketball courts, and a state-of-the-art fitness center, along with VillageWalk at Lake Nona town center.
Lake Nona Winehouse will cater the grand opening event. To RSVP, phone 407-852-5900.
About Pulte Homes
Award-winning Pulte Homes communities are designed to deliver the best quality of life for home owners. By combining innovative life-enhancing designs, an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail, Pulte Homes is the nation’s premier home brand for upwardly mobile home buyers in 26 states and the District of Columbia. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, Pulte Homes has ranked tops in the annual JD Power and Associates® New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Studysm more than 75 times since 2000. For more information about Pulte Homes, visit www.pultehomes.com.
About PulteGroup
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is America’s premier home building company with operations in 67 markets, 29 states and the District of Columbia. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2010, the Company has an unmatched capacity to meet the needs of all buyer segments through its brand portfolio that includes Pulte Homes, Centex Homes and Del Webb. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, the brands of PulteGroup have consistently ranked among the nation’s top homebuilders as surveyed by third-party, independent national customer satisfaction studies.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, see www.pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Pulte Homes, said visitors need to RSVP prior to the event in order to gain security gate access.
Priced from $219,990, the Cayman II town home optionally features three or four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths or three baths in 1,835 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.
Located one mile from Medical City, the 500 acre master planned VillageWalk at Lake Nona features a community clubhouse with resort style amenities that include two swimming pools, tennis and basketball courts, and a state-of-the-art fitness center, along with VillageWalk at Lake Nona town center.
Lake Nona Winehouse will cater the grand opening event. To RSVP, phone 407-852-5900.
About Pulte Homes
Award-winning Pulte Homes communities are designed to deliver the best quality of life for home owners. By combining innovative life-enhancing designs, an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail, Pulte Homes is the nation’s premier home brand for upwardly mobile home buyers in 26 states and the District of Columbia. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, Pulte Homes has ranked tops in the annual JD Power and Associates® New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Studysm more than 75 times since 2000. For more information about Pulte Homes, visit www.pultehomes.com.
About PulteGroup
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is America’s premier home building company with operations in 67 markets, 29 states and the District of Columbia. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2010, the Company has an unmatched capacity to meet the needs of all buyer segments through its brand portfolio that includes Pulte Homes, Centex Homes and Del Webb. As the most awarded homebuilder in customer satisfaction, the brands of PulteGroup have consistently ranked among the nation’s top homebuilders as surveyed by third-party, independent national customer satisfaction studies.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, see www.pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
BioTraits, Inc. Earns Exclusive International Distribution Rights to iGuard® Biometric Security Devices
ORLANDO, Fla. --- BioTraits, Inc., a leading global provider of biometrics technology to corporations, governments, institutions and consumers worldwide, has entered an exclusive Strategic Partner Distribution agreement with Lucky Technology-iGuard, Inc. of Satellite Beach, Fla. to market iGuard® biometric security devices in the U.S. east of the Rocky Mountains and in Central and South America. The announcement was made by Wayne Wilkerson, president of iGuard U.S. Operations.
iGuard® is manufactured by Lucky Technology, Ltd. of Hong Kong, and is the world’s leading biometric access control device.
“iGuard® is the “Best in Class” patented biometric reader.” It is literally the world standard. We have tried other products that purport to do what iGuard ® does however we have found nothing that even comes close,” said Peter Wengert, chief executive officer of BioTraits.
“As a strategic partner, BioTraits will be a full stocking, next-day-delivery supplier of all iGuard® products, providing 24-hour customer response along with full lifetime support on all iGuard® devices and systems,” Wengert said.
Wengert launched BioTraits eight years ago as a reseller of iGuard ® products.
“We have worked together for years selling access control solutions and integrating our BioTraits Time Manager® workforce management time and attendance solution,” he said.
Wengert said the Strategic Partner Distribution agreement will result in international sales valued at $10-$50 million over the next five years.
“We will be redeveloping the reseller program, launching a new Website and launching several new solutions and applications for the Educational and Healthcare sectors,” Wengert said.
BioTraits is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program at Central Florida Research Park in east Orlando.
About bioTRAiTS
bioTRAiTS, Inc. is a biometric technology company committed to helping companies protect assets, increase profits and increase revenue. bioTRAiTS, Inc. provides customized software solutions to meet time, attendance and access control needs via recognition and verification of unique human characteristics. With over seven years experience in the field of electronic security, bioTRAiTS, Inc. consistently delivers an excellent return on investment and receives high marks for customer service.
About Lucky Technology-iGuard ® Inc.
iGuard ® is sold exclusively through multi-step distribution. BioTraits will serve as a strategic distribution partner for all of the eastern US, South America and Mexico.”
The iGuard® Security System is a field-proven biometric reader using GFT ® fingerprint identification templates. It incorporates Mifare ® contactless smart cards along with embedded software and Web server. The iGuard ® system provides unparalleled security, performance and reliability. Unlike other security systems that require proprietary components, the iGuard ® instantly interfaces with all components on the network using any standard Web browser.
iGuard ® is used by all military forces in Afghanistan and other parts of the world where fast and positive identification is a necessity.
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.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
iGuard® is manufactured by Lucky Technology, Ltd. of Hong Kong, and is the world’s leading biometric access control device.
“iGuard® is the “Best in Class” patented biometric reader.” It is literally the world standard. We have tried other products that purport to do what iGuard ® does however we have found nothing that even comes close,” said Peter Wengert, chief executive officer of BioTraits.
“As a strategic partner, BioTraits will be a full stocking, next-day-delivery supplier of all iGuard® products, providing 24-hour customer response along with full lifetime support on all iGuard® devices and systems,” Wengert said.
Wengert launched BioTraits eight years ago as a reseller of iGuard ® products.
“We have worked together for years selling access control solutions and integrating our BioTraits Time Manager® workforce management time and attendance solution,” he said.
Wengert said the Strategic Partner Distribution agreement will result in international sales valued at $10-$50 million over the next five years.
“We will be redeveloping the reseller program, launching a new Website and launching several new solutions and applications for the Educational and Healthcare sectors,” Wengert said.
BioTraits is a client company of the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program at Central Florida Research Park in east Orlando.
About bioTRAiTS
bioTRAiTS, Inc. is a biometric technology company committed to helping companies protect assets, increase profits and increase revenue. bioTRAiTS, Inc. provides customized software solutions to meet time, attendance and access control needs via recognition and verification of unique human characteristics. With over seven years experience in the field of electronic security, bioTRAiTS, Inc. consistently delivers an excellent return on investment and receives high marks for customer service.
About Lucky Technology-iGuard ® Inc.
iGuard ® is sold exclusively through multi-step distribution. BioTraits will serve as a strategic distribution partner for all of the eastern US, South America and Mexico.”
The iGuard® Security System is a field-proven biometric reader using GFT ® fingerprint identification templates. It incorporates Mifare ® contactless smart cards along with embedded software and Web server. The iGuard ® system provides unparalleled security, performance and reliability. Unlike other security systems that require proprietary components, the iGuard ® instantly interfaces with all components on the network using any standard Web browser.
iGuard ® is used by all military forces in Afghanistan and other parts of the world where fast and positive identification is a necessity.
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.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
UCF Business Incubator in St. Cloud to host ‘Lunch and Learn’ Seminar: Making Media Connection
ST. CLOUD, Fla. – The University of Central Florida Business Incubator in St. Cloud will present its next ‘Lunch and Learn’ seminar Thursday, Sept. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Cloud Incubator facility, 3201 Budinger Ave., St. Cloud.
Jim Bowie, site manager for the UCF Business Incubation Program in St. Cloud, said the featured speaker will be Maria Grulich Toumazos, economic development director for the Osceola Board of County Commissioners.
Ms. Toumazos plans to present a valuable topic for aspiring entrepreneurs: “Making Media Connections.”
“She will address the ins and outs of networking and media relations,” Bowie explained. “Everything from how to write effective press releases to networking do’s and don’ts,” he said.
Admission to the ‘Lunch and Learn’ seminar is free. To register, call Client Administrator Jessica Filter at the UCF Incubator in St. Cloud, 407-498-0432.
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.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
Jim Bowie, site manager for the UCF Business Incubation Program in St. Cloud, said the featured speaker will be Maria Grulich Toumazos, economic development director for the Osceola Board of County Commissioners.
Ms. Toumazos plans to present a valuable topic for aspiring entrepreneurs: “Making Media Connections.”
“She will address the ins and outs of networking and media relations,” Bowie explained. “Everything from how to write effective press releases to networking do’s and don’ts,” he said.
Admission to the ‘Lunch and Learn’ seminar is free. To register, call Client Administrator Jessica Filter at the UCF Incubator in St. Cloud, 407-498-0432.
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.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook.
Winter Park Import Company Selected for State’s GrowFL Economic Gardening Program
WINTER PARK, Fla. – Bajalia International Group– a local importer of designer-quality products – recently was selected to participate in the state-funded GrowFL program, part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
Debbie Farah, company founder and chief executive officer, said Bajalia’s designation as a GrowFL company simply translates into one thing for her eight-year-old company: growth.
“This means our company will get the necessary support-services as we are a fast-growth company. We’ve hired nine employees so far this year,” said Farah, a Jacksonville native and former banking and advertising executive who started the Winter Park-based company in 2003.
The GrowFL program was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses to participate, members of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute look for companies that have the potential for success, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute. GrowFL will support Bajalia through a number of free services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
“Bajalia is ideal for the program as it has a strong business leader with a philanthropic foundation,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
Currently, Bajalia has 11 full-time and numerous part-time employees, who work from the Winter Park headquarters and from a satellite office in Dallas, Texas.
Farah describes herself as a social entrepreneur as she is CEO for both Bajalia Trading Company and Bajalia International Group. The two companies – one for profit and the other a non-profit – work simultaneously in 22 countries around the world. Eighty percent of Bajalia International Group’s production workforce is made up of women artisans who craft handmade fair-trade creations in developing countries.
The for-profit component of the business – which began selling products on the Home Shopping Network earlier this year – leads sales and marketing efforts, while the non-profit arm provides entrepreneurial training and developmental workshops, and incubates businesses in emerging economies.
“Our mission is to alleviate poverty and empower low-income earners around the world through trade, training and other forms of community development while marketing their products to bring about sustainable, empowering, change in their lives,” Farah said. “Having access to the experts and consultants that GrowFL is providing to us is helping us do that.”
About Bajalia Trading Company:
With a mission of alleviating poverty and empowering low-income earners around the world, Bajalia uses the sale of its products to bring about sustainable, empowering change in people’s lives. Influenced by the impact of her Palestinian ancestry, founder Debbie Farah longed to do something to strengthen women throughout the world and left a lucrative creative director career to do so. Her company is committed to alleviating poverty “one entrepreneur at a time.” Earlier this year, she was named one of “150 Women Who Shake the World” by Newsweek Magazine for her philanthropic efforts. For more information about Bajalia, visit www.bajalia.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.
Debbie Farah, company founder and chief executive officer, said Bajalia’s designation as a GrowFL company simply translates into one thing for her eight-year-old company: growth.
“This means our company will get the necessary support-services as we are a fast-growth company. We’ve hired nine employees so far this year,” said Farah, a Jacksonville native and former banking and advertising executive who started the Winter Park-based company in 2003.
The GrowFL program was created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature and is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses to participate, members of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute look for companies that have the potential for success, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute. GrowFL will support Bajalia through a number of free services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
“Bajalia is ideal for the program as it has a strong business leader with a philanthropic foundation,” said Dr. O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization.
Currently, Bajalia has 11 full-time and numerous part-time employees, who work from the Winter Park headquarters and from a satellite office in Dallas, Texas.
Farah describes herself as a social entrepreneur as she is CEO for both Bajalia Trading Company and Bajalia International Group. The two companies – one for profit and the other a non-profit – work simultaneously in 22 countries around the world. Eighty percent of Bajalia International Group’s production workforce is made up of women artisans who craft handmade fair-trade creations in developing countries.
The for-profit component of the business – which began selling products on the Home Shopping Network earlier this year – leads sales and marketing efforts, while the non-profit arm provides entrepreneurial training and developmental workshops, and incubates businesses in emerging economies.
“Our mission is to alleviate poverty and empower low-income earners around the world through trade, training and other forms of community development while marketing their products to bring about sustainable, empowering, change in their lives,” Farah said. “Having access to the experts and consultants that GrowFL is providing to us is helping us do that.”
About Bajalia Trading Company:
With a mission of alleviating poverty and empowering low-income earners around the world, Bajalia uses the sale of its products to bring about sustainable, empowering change in people’s lives. Influenced by the impact of her Palestinian ancestry, founder Debbie Farah longed to do something to strengthen women throughout the world and left a lucrative creative director career to do so. Her company is committed to alleviating poverty “one entrepreneur at a time.” Earlier this year, she was named one of “150 Women Who Shake the World” by Newsweek Magazine for her philanthropic efforts. For more information about Bajalia, visit www.bajalia.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.
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