ORLANDO - The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program has appointed Rafael Caamano site manager at the UCF Business Incubator in Kissimmee.
Gordon Hogan, director of operations for the UCF Business Incubation Program, said Caamano joined the UCF Business Incubation Program three years ago.
Caamano has more than three years of experience in business incubation management as program coordinator at the UCF Business Incubator in Winter Springs, Hogan said. He also serves currently as interim point of contact at the Business Incubator in Sanford.
Camaano holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico and an Incubator Management Certification from the National Business Incubation Association (NBIA).
Dr. Tom O’Neal, founder and executive director of the UCF Business Incubation Program said Caamano has made a valuable addition to the program’s executive staff.
“Rafael Caamano is one of the new generation of economic development specialists whose experience is focused on new jobs and new opportunities,” Dr. O’Neal said.
UCF, Osceola County and Kissimmee city officials recently opened the UCF Business Incubator in the City Centre Business Building on East Monument Avenue in Kissimmee. The 8,000 square foot facility has offices and administrative space to accommodate 20 startup enterprises selected to join the UCF Business Incubation program, Hogan said.
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For more information contact: Gordon Hogan, Director of Operations, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-882-1577, ghogan@mail.ucf.edu; Rafael Caamano, Site Manager Kissimmee UCF Business Incubation Program, 407-408-4297 rcaamano@mail.ucf.edu; Dr. Tom O’Neal, Executive Director, UCF Business Incubation Program, 407 882-1120, oneal@mail.ucf.edu; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 or LvershelCo@aol.com
About the UCF Business Incubation Program: Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 140 emerging companies (including 90 current clients) create over $800 million in annual revenue and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With eight facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. For more information, please visit www.incubator.ucf.edu.
Friday, November 19, 2010
NAI Realvest Negotiates Long Term Lease of 11,400sf Industrial Building in Atlas Commerce Park in South Orlando
MAITLAND – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new eight-year lease agreement for an 11,400 square foot freestanding industrial building on 7.191± acres located at 11176 Boggy Creek Rd. in the Atlas Commerce Park off Tradeport Drive by Orlando International Airport in south Orlando.
Robert Blackwell, SIOR principal at the firm and associates Sean DuPree CCIM, and Jim Murr, CCIM took the assignment from Michael Stanzel and Michael Denton of NAI Robert Lynn in Dallas and negotiated the transaction representing Dayton Superior Corporation. The Miamisburg, Ohio-based tenant manufactures products used in concrete construction.
The landlord is Paul R. Straubinger, LLC c/o Straubcos, LLC of Orlando.
For more information, contact: Robert Blackwell, SIOR of Sean DuPree, CCIM, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989; or rblackwell@realvest.com; sdupree@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com; Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
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 325 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.
Robert Blackwell, SIOR principal at the firm and associates Sean DuPree CCIM, and Jim Murr, CCIM took the assignment from Michael Stanzel and Michael Denton of NAI Robert Lynn in Dallas and negotiated the transaction representing Dayton Superior Corporation. The Miamisburg, Ohio-based tenant manufactures products used in concrete construction.
The landlord is Paul R. Straubinger, LLC c/o Straubcos, LLC of Orlando.
For more information, contact: Robert Blackwell, SIOR of Sean DuPree, CCIM, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989; or rblackwell@realvest.com; sdupree@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com; Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
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 325 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.
Marketplace Advisors, Inc. negotiates the sale of a nine-acre Poinciana site for $1.9 million, rental apartment community planned
ORLANDO - Marketplace Advisors, Inc. of Orlando recently negotiated the sale of a nine-acre Poinciana parcel for $1,900,000.
David Marks, president of Marketplace Advisors, Inc., negotiated the sale representing buyer Fountains at San Remo Court, LTD.
The seller was Avatar Properties, Inc.
Marks said the buyer plans to build The Fountains at San Remo Court, a rental apartment
community, with construction to start shortly.
For more information, contact:
David Marks, Marketplace Advisors, Inc., 407-599-0007, dmarks@cfl.rr.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, LV Communications, 407-644-4142
David Marks, president of Marketplace Advisors, Inc., negotiated the sale representing buyer Fountains at San Remo Court, LTD.
The seller was Avatar Properties, Inc.
Marks said the buyer plans to build The Fountains at San Remo Court, a rental apartment
community, with construction to start shortly.
For more information, contact:
David Marks, Marketplace Advisors, Inc., 407-599-0007, dmarks@cfl.rr.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, LV Communications, 407-644-4142
Avalon Park Group names Rich Browning vice president
ORLANDO - Avalon Park Group, which is developing Avalon Park in east Orlando, has appointed Rich Browning vice president.
Eric Marks, senior vice president at Avalon Park Group, said Browning has more than five years of experience, including management positions at NAI Realvest in Maitland and BB&T Bank. Browning is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison’s MBA program.
For more information contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Director, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565; Beat Kahli, Owner/Founder, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Eric Marks, senior vice president at Avalon Park Group, said Browning has more than five years of experience, including management positions at NAI Realvest in Maitland and BB&T Bank. Browning is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison’s MBA program.
For more information contact:
Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Director, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565; Beat Kahli, Owner/Founder, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates Long Term Leases totaling 21,493 square feet at Two Orlando Office Buildings
ORLANDO - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 Grubb & Ellis offices worldwide, recently negotiated two long-term office leases for a total of 21,493 square feet in Orlando. Anne Deason Spencer vice president of the Office Services Group at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, negotiated both transactions representing the local tenants.
The Devereaux Foundation, who provides services to children with health or developmental disabilites, has renewed its lease of 17,549 square feet at Citadel I, 5850 TG Lee Blvd. in southeast Orlando. Penn-Florida Realty Corp. is the Orlando-based landlord for the 26-year old, 150,000 square foot building, which is currently 86 percent leased.
Spencer also represented Currency Exchange International, in a new lease agreement for 3,944 square feet at Millenia Park One, 4901 Vineland Rd. in southwest Orlando. The tenant provides its services to retail or hospitality related companies who have international trade or clientele. The landlord for the 10-year-old, 157,000 square foot building is MIL Owner, LLC and was represented in the transaction by Emily Zinaich of Morrison Commercial Real Estate.
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Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 45 brokers divided among its Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace
About Grubb & Ellis Company: Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,500 professionals in more than 100 company owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Anne Spencer, 407-481-5411, aspencer@commercialfl.com; Jeff Sweeney, 407-481-5387, jsweeney@commercialfl.com; Larry Vershel 407-644-4142
The Devereaux Foundation, who provides services to children with health or developmental disabilites, has renewed its lease of 17,549 square feet at Citadel I, 5850 TG Lee Blvd. in southeast Orlando. Penn-Florida Realty Corp. is the Orlando-based landlord for the 26-year old, 150,000 square foot building, which is currently 86 percent leased.
Spencer also represented Currency Exchange International, in a new lease agreement for 3,944 square feet at Millenia Park One, 4901 Vineland Rd. in southwest Orlando. The tenant provides its services to retail or hospitality related companies who have international trade or clientele. The landlord for the 10-year-old, 157,000 square foot building is MIL Owner, LLC and was represented in the transaction by Emily Zinaich of Morrison Commercial Real Estate.
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Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 45 brokers divided among its Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace
About Grubb & Ellis Company: Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,500 professionals in more than 100 company owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
CONTACTS: Anne Spencer, 407-481-5411, aspencer@commercialfl.com; Jeff Sweeney, 407-481-5387, jsweeney@commercialfl.com; Larry Vershel 407-644-4142
American Soda Blast Company to Blast its Way into the Hearts of Car Enthusiasts at Annual Turkey Run Car Show in Daytona Beach
APOPKA - For classic car enthusiasts, the annual Thanksgiving weekend Turkey Run Nov. 25-28 at Daytona International Speedway is a dream come true---hundreds of acres devoted to showcasing museum-quality classic cars that date from the turn of the century to recent times.
For car owners, the annual Turkey Run is a huge outdoor market for hard-to-get parts, accessories and services. And that’s where American Soda Blast Company plans to shine---literally.
“We’ve established a Turkey Run exhibit that’s going to catch everyone’s eye,” said Michael Young, founder and president of the company.
American Soda Blast technology cleans and strips old paint, and blemishes from car bodies using pressurized sodium bicarbonate.
The process replaces traditional sanding and sand blasting that scores, gouges or warps sheet metal surfaces. The kinder, gentler stripping process is especially important for cars that may be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Young said.
The biodegradable blast material is a food grade product and won’t harm the underlying metal.
“Sodium bicarbonate is one of the most common compounds found in nature, and does not heat up the metal during blasting like sand will.” Young said.
Scientists used the soda stripping process to restore the Statue of Liberty in the 1980s, Young said. Modern emphasis on green technology solutions has brought the process into vogue.- 30 -
For more information, contact: Michael Young, American Soda Blast Co. Apopka, Florida; 407-931-6191; Michael@americansodablast.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, Lvershelco@aol.com
For car owners, the annual Turkey Run is a huge outdoor market for hard-to-get parts, accessories and services. And that’s where American Soda Blast Company plans to shine---literally.
“We’ve established a Turkey Run exhibit that’s going to catch everyone’s eye,” said Michael Young, founder and president of the company.
American Soda Blast technology cleans and strips old paint, and blemishes from car bodies using pressurized sodium bicarbonate.
The process replaces traditional sanding and sand blasting that scores, gouges or warps sheet metal surfaces. The kinder, gentler stripping process is especially important for cars that may be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Young said.
The biodegradable blast material is a food grade product and won’t harm the underlying metal.
“Sodium bicarbonate is one of the most common compounds found in nature, and does not heat up the metal during blasting like sand will.” Young said.
Scientists used the soda stripping process to restore the Statue of Liberty in the 1980s, Young said. Modern emphasis on green technology solutions has brought the process into vogue.- 30 -
For more information, contact: Michael Young, American Soda Blast Co. Apopka, Florida; 407-931-6191; Michael@americansodablast.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, Lvershelco@aol.com
Only 19 Town Homes Remain For Sale Priced From The $160s At Taylor Morrison’s Lake Mary Landings in Lake Mary
LAKE MARY - Only 19 town homes remain for sale priced from the $160s at Taylor Morrison’s Lake Mary Landings, a gated community located on Canyon Stone Circle off Weldon Road near Seminole State College in Lake Mary.
Kristin Vuckovic, marketing manager for Taylor Morrison in the North Florida region, said new three-bedroom town homes at Lake Mary Landings range in size from 1,690 square feet of living space to 2,215 square feet with two-and-a-half or three baths and two-car garages.
Taylor Morrison has built 188 town homes with upgraded features and amenities at Lake Mary Landings, where homeowners enjoy a community pavilion and picnic area, a swimming pool and cabana, and a children’s playground.
“We expect to sell the last remaining town homes at Lake Mary Landings within the next three months,” Vuckovic said. “This is the last chance to own a town home in a gated community in this area,” she added.
For more information, contact Chelsey Perfumo community sales associate at 407-324-0620 or visit http://www.taylormorrison.com/.
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For more information about this press release, contact: Kristin Vuckovic, Marketing Manager, Taylor Morrison, Inc. North Florida Division 321-397-7510 kvuckovic@taylormorrison.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com
Friday, September 3, 2010
Crossman & Company Named Exclusive Management, Leasing, and Marketing Representatives at Water Tower Place in Celebration
ORLANDO - Crossman & Company, the Orlando real estate firm that ranks as one of the largest retail property specialists in the southeast, has been named exclusive property management, leasing and marketing representatives at Water Tower Place, a 124,000 square foot retail center located in Celebration in Osceola County.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said the firm has launched a major marketing campaign to reposition the retail center.
The campaign will start with a name change to Water Tower Shoppes at Celebration, Crossman said, and will include outdoor billboards on U.S. 192, extensive print and internet advertising and new signage.
Bruce Lyons will serve as the principal contact for management, leasing and marketing at Water Tower Shoppes at Celebration, Crossman added.
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For more information please contact:
John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
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, president of Crossman & Company, said the firm has launched a major marketing campaign to reposition the retail center.
The campaign will start with a name change to Water Tower Shoppes at Celebration, Crossman said, and will include outdoor billboards on U.S. 192, extensive print and internet advertising and new signage.
Bruce Lyons will serve as the principal contact for management, leasing and marketing at Water Tower Shoppes at Celebration, Crossman added.
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For more information please contact:
John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com
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.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Awarded Contract to Design Renovations for new Five Guys Restaurant in Orlando
ORLANDO - Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was awarded a contract to design renovations for the new 2,900 square foot Five Guys Restaurant that opened on Orange Avenue in Orlando last month (August).
Lonnie Peterson, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, said Bengel’s Burgers of Oviedo developed the restaurant and T.J. Flynn Construction Management awarded the contract.
For more information contact: Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100; Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Lonnie Peterson, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, said Bengel’s Burgers of Oviedo developed the restaurant and T.J. Flynn Construction Management awarded the contract.
For more information contact: Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100; Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Poker Run Sponsored By Volusia County Law Firm Raises Nearly $5,000 For Local Mom Diagnosed With Cancer
PONCE INLET – More than 100 motorcycle enthusiasts participated in a recent poker run sponsored by the law firm of Rue & Ziffra as a fundraiser for a mother of two who was diagnosed with brain cancer.
The event – which kicked off Aug. 14 at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and included a classic car show and a barbecue dinner – raised $4,500 for the family of Lorraine Metakes of Port Orange.
Robin Fenwick, one of four organizers of the fundraiser, said 137 hands of poker were sold to motorcycle drivers, their passengers and others who participated in cars.
“We never expected to be able to give the family this much help with their expenses,” she said.
“When we started out, we thought we’d be lucky to make $500.”
Fenwick said more than $1,000 was from raffle tickets for donated items. The rest came from the sale of poker hands, food, T-shirts and from other donations.
“We know that we couldn’t have done it without the help of Rue & Ziffra,” she added. “After they got the word out in the newspapers and on the radio, my phone was ringing off the hook about the ride.”
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 30 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 and Orange City.
For more information about this release, please contact: Allan L. Ziffra, President, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or allanz@rueziffra.com; Shane Snipes, Promotions/Advertising Director, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or shanes@rueziffra.com; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com
The event – which kicked off Aug. 14 at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and included a classic car show and a barbecue dinner – raised $4,500 for the family of Lorraine Metakes of Port Orange.
Robin Fenwick, one of four organizers of the fundraiser, said 137 hands of poker were sold to motorcycle drivers, their passengers and others who participated in cars.
“We never expected to be able to give the family this much help with their expenses,” she said.
“When we started out, we thought we’d be lucky to make $500.”
Fenwick said more than $1,000 was from raffle tickets for donated items. The rest came from the sale of poker hands, food, T-shirts and from other donations.
“We know that we couldn’t have done it without the help of Rue & Ziffra,” she added. “After they got the word out in the newspapers and on the radio, my phone was ringing off the hook about the ride.”
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 30 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 and Orange City.
For more information about this release, please contact: Allan L. Ziffra, President, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or allanz@rueziffra.com; Shane Snipes, Promotions/Advertising Director, Rue & Ziffra, 386-788-7700 or shanes@rueziffra.com; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com
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