ORMOND BEACH, Fla. --- ICI Homes, which ranks as one of the largest and most active luxury home builders and luxury community developers in the U.S., recently named a new sales associate and a sales assistant at its Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club community in Ormond Beach.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said the homebuilder named Christine J. Claus sales associate at Plantation Bay. Claus, who resides in Plantation Bay, has eight years of real estate sales experience and formerly was a sales associate with Plantation Realty Services.
Messina said Claus graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. with a degree in Business Administration with emphasis on Marketing and Finance.
At the same time, Corinne Renee Turkowski was named sales assistant. Prior to her new position at Plantation Bay, Turkowski worked for T. Rowe Price and Lake Nona Golf and Country Club as a service center representative and catering director assistant.
Messina said Turkowski holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
About ICI Homes
ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 homebuilders in the nation. The 32+-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
DiMucci Companies Starts Construction of 3,000 square foot Headquarters Office Building in Daytona Beach Shores
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. --- The DiMucci Companies will start construction soon of a 3,000 square foot office building on the corner of Dunlawton Blvd. and Peninsula Ave. in Daytona Beach Shores.
Anthony DiMucci, president of the DiMucci Companies, said the building will be completed before the fall and will serve as headquarters and offices for DiMucci Realty Company and DiMucci Development.
The building will include 700 square feet of leasable commercial space for a second business with a drive through on the west side of the facility, DiMucci said.
The present temporary headquarters facility will be demolished within the next two months, DiMucci added.
Anthony DiMucci, president of the DiMucci Companies, said the building will be completed before the fall and will serve as headquarters and offices for DiMucci Realty Company and DiMucci Development.
The building will include 700 square feet of leasable commercial space for a second business with a drive through on the west side of the facility, DiMucci said.
The present temporary headquarters facility will be demolished within the next two months, DiMucci added.
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Lease and Lease Renewal at Oviedo Commerce Center totaling 9,385 square feet
ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a lease renewal agreement and a new lease totaling 9,385 square feet of industrial space at the Oviedo Commerce Center, 2460 West S.R. 426 in Oviedo.
George Viele, associate at the firm, brokered both transactions representing the Landlord, Oviedo Commerce Center, LLC based in Winter Park.
The new tenant, Oviedo-based Bill Ault Systems, Inc. leased Suites 1002, 1008 and 1036 with 6,526 square feet, and Going Green Services, renewed its lease of suite 1004 with 2,859 square feet.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
George Viele, associate at the firm, brokered both transactions representing the Landlord, Oviedo Commerce Center, LLC based in Winter Park.
The new tenant, Oviedo-based Bill Ault Systems, Inc. leased Suites 1002, 1008 and 1036 with 6,526 square feet, and Going Green Services, renewed its lease of suite 1004 with 2,859 square feet.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
NAI Realvest negotiates New Lease for 3,927 square feet at Apopka Industrial Building
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for 3,927 square feet of industrial space at 1733 Benbow Court off U.S. 441 in Apopka.
NAI Realvest associate Michael Heidrich, Jr., was the lead broker in the transaction representing the tenant, along with Michael Heidrich Sr., principal at NAI Realvest.
Orlando based Austin Outdoor, LLC is the new tenant who leased Suites 1, 2 and 3 at the industrial facility.
The landlord, Tuscan Ridge, LLC of Orlando was represented by Patrick Goetz of Bishop Beale.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
NAI Realvest associate Michael Heidrich, Jr., was the lead broker in the transaction representing the tenant, along with Michael Heidrich Sr., principal at NAI Realvest.
Orlando based Austin Outdoor, LLC is the new tenant who leased Suites 1, 2 and 3 at the industrial facility.
The landlord, Tuscan Ridge, LLC of Orlando was represented by Patrick Goetz of Bishop Beale.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Has its Biggest Month — Reports Record Number of Commercial Real Estate Loan Closings in May
ORLANDO, Fla. — Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans to small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reports it closed a record number of commercial loans in May.
Chris Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the firm closed 11 loans to finance real estate projects valued at more than $33.2 million.
Hurn said May ranks as Mercantile Capital Corporation’s biggest month in nine years of operation. He added that 2012 is shaping up to be a record year for the company.
“Since Jan. 1, Mercantile Capital has closed 44 commercial loans,” Hurn said, “which is double what we closed by this time in 2011, 2010, or any other calendar year in our history.” Mercantile Capital closed 57 loans during all of 2011, its highest yearly total ever.
Hurn said many of the new loans help small business owners refinance their current commercial mortgages at lower rates and more favorable terms.
“There is a big demand for the refinancing of commercial property loans,” Hurn said. “Last year, the SBA issued new rules that include the ability to refinance commercial debt with SBA 504 loans, and that’s proving to be a huge relief to small businesses that have weathered the recession,” he said.
Hurn said the largest single loan Mercantile Capital provided in May helped finance the $10.4 million acquisition of a hotel in the historic village of Roslyn, New York.
Chris Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the firm closed 11 loans to finance real estate projects valued at more than $33.2 million.
Hurn said May ranks as Mercantile Capital Corporation’s biggest month in nine years of operation. He added that 2012 is shaping up to be a record year for the company.
“Since Jan. 1, Mercantile Capital has closed 44 commercial loans,” Hurn said, “which is double what we closed by this time in 2011, 2010, or any other calendar year in our history.” Mercantile Capital closed 57 loans during all of 2011, its highest yearly total ever.
Hurn said many of the new loans help small business owners refinance their current commercial mortgages at lower rates and more favorable terms.
“There is a big demand for the refinancing of commercial property loans,” Hurn said. “Last year, the SBA issued new rules that include the ability to refinance commercial debt with SBA 504 loans, and that’s proving to be a huge relief to small businesses that have weathered the recession,” he said.
Hurn said the largest single loan Mercantile Capital provided in May helped finance the $10.4 million acquisition of a hotel in the historic village of Roslyn, New York.
Meritage Homes Acquires 186 Home Sites at Parkside in Southwest Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Meritage Homes recently acquired 186 home sites in the southwest Orlando community of Parkside, located off Apopka Vineland Road in the Dr. Phillips area.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales at Meritage Homes, said construction of the community infrastructure is underway now and Meritage will start construction of model homes in November.
Kittle said Meritage plans to build single-family homes ranging in size from 3,200 square feet of living space to 5,300 square feet with four to eight bedrooms.
New homes at Parkside will be priced from the high $300s.
Ninety new homes are planned in the first phase of Parkside along with a community clubhouse and swimming pool, Kittle said.
Brian Kittle, vice president of sales at Meritage Homes, said construction of the community infrastructure is underway now and Meritage will start construction of model homes in November.
Kittle said Meritage plans to build single-family homes ranging in size from 3,200 square feet of living space to 5,300 square feet with four to eight bedrooms.
New homes at Parkside will be priced from the high $300s.
Ninety new homes are planned in the first phase of Parkside along with a community clubhouse and swimming pool, Kittle said.
Residents, Veterans at Del Webb Stone Creek in Ocala raise new flag and flag pole to mark community entrance
OCALA, Fla. – The entrance to Del Webb Stone Creek off SW 80th Ave. in Ocala has a patriotic new look thanks to residents and local veterans.
Michael Finley, general sales manager for Del Webb Stone Creek, said more than 75 residents — most of them veterans — were on hand Flag Day to raise a new flag pole and a new 12 by 18 foot American Flag.
“We have many veterans in our community and they suggested we ought to have a more noteworthy commemoration at the entrance to the community,” Finley said.
“We thought they were right,” he said.
After the formal flag raising ceremony participating residents headed for the Reunion Center for coffee, juice and donuts.
Del Webb Stone Creek is one of the homebuilder’s largest communities in the U.S. featuring the Reflection Bay and Elan Spa clubhouses and 29 acres of gardens, the Stone Creek Grille and an 18-hole championship golf course.
For more information, visit delwebb.com/stonecreek or call 877-333-5932.
About Del Webb:
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, award-winning Del Webb communities provide a vibrant, enriched lifestyle for those ages 55 and older, creating an unmatched experience for the next phase of life. Del Webb communities began with the original Sun City which opened outside Phoenix, Arizona in 1960 and have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb is the undisputed leader of active adult communities in America and draws on its 50 years of experience of providing residents an engaging life which fulfills their creative, physical, mental, and social needs. Together with Del Webb residents, the brand is redefining retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com
Michael Finley, general sales manager for Del Webb Stone Creek, said more than 75 residents — most of them veterans — were on hand Flag Day to raise a new flag pole and a new 12 by 18 foot American Flag.
“We have many veterans in our community and they suggested we ought to have a more noteworthy commemoration at the entrance to the community,” Finley said.
“We thought they were right,” he said.
After the formal flag raising ceremony participating residents headed for the Reunion Center for coffee, juice and donuts.
Del Webb Stone Creek is one of the homebuilder’s largest communities in the U.S. featuring the Reflection Bay and Elan Spa clubhouses and 29 acres of gardens, the Stone Creek Grille and an 18-hole championship golf course.
For more information, visit delwebb.com/stonecreek or call 877-333-5932.
About Del Webb:
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, award-winning Del Webb communities provide a vibrant, enriched lifestyle for those ages 55 and older, creating an unmatched experience for the next phase of life. Del Webb communities began with the original Sun City which opened outside Phoenix, Arizona in 1960 and have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb is the undisputed leader of active adult communities in America and draws on its 50 years of experience of providing residents an engaging life which fulfills their creative, physical, mental, and social needs. Together with Del Webb residents, the brand is redefining retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Industrial Lease for 2,700 square feet at Poinciana CommerCenter East in Kissimmee
MAITLAND, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new industrial lease for 2,700 square feet at 1743 Business Center Lane in Poinciana CommerCenter East off U.S. 17-92 in Kissimmee.
Michael Heidrich, a principal in the firm, brokered the transaction representing the landlord, Maitland-based Small Bay Partners, LLC.
High Grove Fractional Homes, LLC, a local residential builder leased the space.
Small Bay Partners has developed more than 500,000 square feet of small bay industrial space in the Orlando area for users who require from 2,000 to 20,000 square feet of space, according to Heidrich.
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.
Michael Heidrich, a principal in the firm, brokered the transaction representing the landlord, Maitland-based Small Bay Partners, LLC.
High Grove Fractional Homes, LLC, a local residential builder leased the space.
Small Bay Partners has developed more than 500,000 square feet of small bay industrial space in the Orlando area for users who require from 2,000 to 20,000 square feet of space, according to Heidrich.
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.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Cenek, Inc. in Kissimmee Earns Official Endorsement of Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau
KISSIMMEE, Fla. --- Cenek, Inc., a major tour and travel marketing network throughout South and Central America that is locating offices in Kissimmee, has earned the official endorsement of the Kissimmee Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Rafael Caamano, site manager for the UCF Business Incubation Program in Kissimmee, said Cenek, Inc., is the first of the incubator’s “soft landing” companies — firms that are invited to open small regional offices at the Incubator to explore whether major relocation efforts are viable.
“We are very encouraged that Cenek is proceeding with its expansion here so smoothly,” Caamano explained.
Cenek offers online training and orientation at visit.cenek.com for South American tour and travel operators who want to book group travel to the Kissimmee area, Caamano said.
Cenek officials set up a small office in the Kissimmee area three months ago and have been establishing links and gathering information about Kissimmee area visitor opportunities for the web-based training facility, Caamano said.
The formal launch of the web-based training facility is set for July.
“If we are successful in the endeavor, the Kissimmee area will benefit from millions of dollars worth of additional visitor traffic over the next few years,” Caamano said.
“That translates to hundreds of new jobs and opportunities for additional growth and economic investment by the area’s hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions,” he said.
Juan Herrera, president of Cenek, said he is pleased to receive the official endorsement of the Kissimmee Convention and Visitors Bureau and excited about the company’s web site launch in July.
“We have worked hard to become a full-fledged member of the Kissimmee-St. Cloud tourism community and we are very honored to have been endorsed by the Convention and Visitors Bureau,” Herrera said.
About Cenek
Cenek was founded in 2000 with the name of “Dynamic Digital Design.” Its principal objective was to develop multimedia content through the internet.
In 2003 they developed Cenek, proprietary LMS (Learning Management System) or Administration Platform for Training in response to the needs of the Colombian market.
In 2009 Cenek 2.0 was launched as the first LMS to incorporate the concept of social networks and introduced a short model for training with tangible results. It was designed to teach the principal characteristics of products focused on the pharmaceutical sector.
In 2011 LCMS (Learning Content Management System) Cenek 3.0 platform was launched containing applications that facilitate creating, publishing and administering virtual courses. The new slogan is “Virtual training made easy”
In the past 12 months the platform has successfully completed almost half million courses.
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 134 current clients) create over $363 million in annual total economic output and more than 3,120 new jobs (taking direct and indirect and induced impact into account) with an average salary of $59,000. With ten facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development among the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Apopka, 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 about the Program and its clients and graduates, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
Rafael Caamano, site manager for the UCF Business Incubation Program in Kissimmee, said Cenek, Inc., is the first of the incubator’s “soft landing” companies — firms that are invited to open small regional offices at the Incubator to explore whether major relocation efforts are viable.
“We are very encouraged that Cenek is proceeding with its expansion here so smoothly,” Caamano explained.
Cenek offers online training and orientation at visit.cenek.com for South American tour and travel operators who want to book group travel to the Kissimmee area, Caamano said.
Cenek officials set up a small office in the Kissimmee area three months ago and have been establishing links and gathering information about Kissimmee area visitor opportunities for the web-based training facility, Caamano said.
The formal launch of the web-based training facility is set for July.
“If we are successful in the endeavor, the Kissimmee area will benefit from millions of dollars worth of additional visitor traffic over the next few years,” Caamano said.
“That translates to hundreds of new jobs and opportunities for additional growth and economic investment by the area’s hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions,” he said.
Juan Herrera, president of Cenek, said he is pleased to receive the official endorsement of the Kissimmee Convention and Visitors Bureau and excited about the company’s web site launch in July.
“We have worked hard to become a full-fledged member of the Kissimmee-St. Cloud tourism community and we are very honored to have been endorsed by the Convention and Visitors Bureau,” Herrera said.
About Cenek
Cenek was founded in 2000 with the name of “Dynamic Digital Design.” Its principal objective was to develop multimedia content through the internet.
In 2003 they developed Cenek, proprietary LMS (Learning Management System) or Administration Platform for Training in response to the needs of the Colombian market.
In 2009 Cenek 2.0 was launched as the first LMS to incorporate the concept of social networks and introduced a short model for training with tangible results. It was designed to teach the principal characteristics of products focused on the pharmaceutical sector.
In 2011 LCMS (Learning Content Management System) Cenek 3.0 platform was launched containing applications that facilitate creating, publishing and administering virtual courses. The new slogan is “Virtual training made easy”
In the past 12 months the platform has successfully completed almost half million courses.
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 134 current clients) create over $363 million in annual total economic output and more than 3,120 new jobs (taking direct and indirect and induced impact into account) with an average salary of $59,000. With ten facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development among the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Apopka, 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 about the Program and its clients and graduates, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu and UCFBIP on Facebook, on www.facebook.com/ucf4bip.
VOLUSIA LAW FIRM LAUNCHES FREE PHONE APP FOR QUICK INFORMATION IN AN ACCIDENT
PORT ORANGE – You’ve just been involved in an auto accident? There’s an app for that.
The Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra has launched a free mobile phone application that provides users with step-by-step assistance in the event they’re involved in an accident.
The application – which can be scanned to an iPhone or Android or downloaded at http://phoenix-media-solutions.com/RueZiffra2/First.html – is useful for everyone, according to Jessica Eckelbarger, marketing manager for the personal-injury firm.
“It’s great to have this readily available on your phone because there are so many things that are important to know before, during and after an accident,” she said.
The mobile accident app – which even tells you what to do to prepare yourself for an accident – guides the user through the entire process with links to emergency services departments like police, fire and hospitals, as well as tow-trucks, taxis and auto repair shops.
Eckelbarger said the free application is invaluable as it directs the user in what kinds of photos and videos to take, filling out an accident report, and getting information like car make and tag numbers, insurance and driver’s license numbers, as well as statements from witnesses.
“It’s very user-friendly, and if the person wants to, they can email the report directly to our office for one of our attorneys to review for free,” she said.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
The Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra has launched a free mobile phone application that provides users with step-by-step assistance in the event they’re involved in an accident.
The application – which can be scanned to an iPhone or Android or downloaded at http://phoenix-media-solutions.com/RueZiffra2/First.html – is useful for everyone, according to Jessica Eckelbarger, marketing manager for the personal-injury firm.
“It’s great to have this readily available on your phone because there are so many things that are important to know before, during and after an accident,” she said.
The mobile accident app – which even tells you what to do to prepare yourself for an accident – guides the user through the entire process with links to emergency services departments like police, fire and hospitals, as well as tow-trucks, taxis and auto repair shops.
Eckelbarger said the free application is invaluable as it directs the user in what kinds of photos and videos to take, filling out an accident report, and getting information like car make and tag numbers, insurance and driver’s license numbers, as well as statements from witnesses.
“It’s very user-friendly, and if the person wants to, they can email the report directly to our office for one of our attorneys to review for free,” she said.
About Rue & Ziffra:
Founded by John D. Rue and Allan L. Ziffra, the personal-injury law firm of Rue & Ziffra has served the Central Florida community for more than 25 years. The firm’s commitment to its profession and its clients has earned it a reputation as one of the top personal-injury law firms in Central Florida. Known for handling everything from automobile and motorcycle accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and social security and disability cases, Rue & Ziffra has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients and their families. With a staff of nine attorneys, the firm maintains offices in Port Orange, DeLand and Palm Coast. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
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