ORLANDO, Fla. --- The University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program has appointed Doris (Connie) Bernal site manager of the new UCF Business Incubator at 601 Innovation Way in the Daytona Beach International Airport, the ninth facility opened by the university’s business incubation program.
Gordon Hogan, director of the UCF Business Incubation Program, said before joining the UCFBIP, Bernal served as manager of the Small Business Development Center at Daytona State College for three-and-a-half years.
Bernal earned her master’s degree in business administration from Iberoamericana University in Mexico City. After a career as a banking executive in South America, she became an international business consultant who specialized in strategic planning and all facets of business development.
Hogan said Bernal has already recruited five promising start-up companies to join the Daytona Beach Airport Incubator that will be announced as soon as their application process is completed.
UCF and government officials recently celebrated the opening of the 8,000 square foot UCF Business Incubator at Daytona Beach International Airport that will accommodate up to 20 emerging companies, providing them with a wide range of marketing, administration and business support services to help them accelerate growth.
The first client company who located at the Daytona Beach airport site is I-RED (Innovation-Research Engineering & Development), an alternative energy company developing a low-cost sustainable electrical power system.
The UCF Business Incubation Program ranks as one of the leading business incubation programs in the U.S.
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.
Friday, August 12, 2011
First Green Bank promotes Robbie Gossett, names two new employees
EUSTIS, Fla. – First Green Bank, which has locations in Clermont and Eustis and will open its new headquarters in Mount Dora in early fall, has promoted Robbie Gossett to credit analyst.
Ken LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank said Gossett is a graduate of the University of Florida and has more than 10 years of experience. He formerly served as the bank’s marketing director.
LaRoe has named Audrey O’Shaughnessy marketing director. She is a graduate of Emerson College with more than 10 years of experience in financial services.
LaRoe also named Barbara Szczepanski as his executive assistant. She has more than 20 years of administrative experience.
Ken LaRoe, chairman and chief executive officer of First Green Bank said Gossett is a graduate of the University of Florida and has more than 10 years of experience. He formerly served as the bank’s marketing director.
LaRoe has named Audrey O’Shaughnessy marketing director. She is a graduate of Emerson College with more than 10 years of experience in financial services.
LaRoe also named Barbara Szczepanski as his executive assistant. She has more than 20 years of administrative experience.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Lease Renewal for TLC Engineering for Architecture for 7,520 square feet of office space in Deerfield
DEERFIELD, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a renewal agreement for 7,520 square feet of office space at 800 Fairway in Deerfield representing Orlando-based TLC Engineering for Architecture.
Paul P. Partyka, managing partner at NAI Realvest, negotiated the renewal lease with an assist from Principals George Livingston and Christie Alexander.
TLC Engineering, which also has offices in Miami, extended its lease in the Fort Lauderdale market for two more years, Partyka said.
The landlord, ComReal Fort Lauderdale of Weston was represented in the transaction by Tim Talbot.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest 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 through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their 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.
Paul P. Partyka, managing partner at NAI Realvest, negotiated the renewal lease with an assist from Principals George Livingston and Christie Alexander.
TLC Engineering, which also has offices in Miami, extended its lease in the Fort Lauderdale market for two more years, Partyka said.
The landlord, ComReal Fort Lauderdale of Weston was represented in the transaction by Tim Talbot.
About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest 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 through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their 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.
Lennar Offers 3.75 Percent Fixed-Rate, 30-Year Financing at its Central Florida Communities through Aug. 30
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division is offering 3.75 percent 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage financing on select ready-to-move-in homes at its 18 communities in the Orlando area including Clermont, Winter Garden, Sanford, Mount Dora, Sorrento, Davenport, Kissimmee, Melbourne and the Lake Nona area now through Aug. 31.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida division, said the country’s recent economic challenges have resulted in new low interest rates and the unprecedented buying opportunities now available throughout Lennar’s Central Florida communities.
Lennar’s Central Florida Division also builds single-family, town homes, manor, villa and vacation homes in 15 communities in the Tampa Bay and Lakeland areas.
Sales must close in August to be qualified for the new low interest rate.
“That means a home buyer can qualify for a 30 year, fixed-rate mortgage at 3.75 percent and move in before September,” Metheny said.
“Prices are dramatically reduced, we won’t see mortgage interest rates like these again and each home comes with Lennar’s “Everything’s Included” package, that means everything from GE Energy Star® appliances, ceramic tile flooring, maple wood cabinets, granite kitchen counter tops and upgraded landscaping,” he said.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida division, said the country’s recent economic challenges have resulted in new low interest rates and the unprecedented buying opportunities now available throughout Lennar’s Central Florida communities.
Lennar’s Central Florida Division also builds single-family, town homes, manor, villa and vacation homes in 15 communities in the Tampa Bay and Lakeland areas.
Sales must close in August to be qualified for the new low interest rate.
“That means a home buyer can qualify for a 30 year, fixed-rate mortgage at 3.75 percent and move in before September,” Metheny said.
“Prices are dramatically reduced, we won’t see mortgage interest rates like these again and each home comes with Lennar’s “Everything’s Included” package, that means everything from GE Energy Star® appliances, ceramic tile flooring, maple wood cabinets, granite kitchen counter tops and upgraded landscaping,” he said.
Early Bird Discount to Sponsor and Register for Seminar with Angel Investments Guru Dave Berkus ends Monday
ORLANDO, Fla. --- The early-bird discount to register and sponsor for the special seminar hosted by Maximize Angel Investments Central Florida, Inc. ends at midnight on Monday, August 15.
The seminar, which features angel investments guru Dave Berkus is slated for the Grand Bohemian in Downtown Orlando. Tickets — without the early-bird discount — are $249 and $199 until Monday.
William C. De Temple, chief executive officer Maximize Angel Investments Central Florida (www.MaxAngelInvestments.com) said Berkus is an informative, engaging and thoroughly entertaining speaker who has more than 70 successful angel investment startups to his credit. Berkus is the author of several books on angel investment strategies.
Maximize Angel Investments Central Florida, Inc. aims to invest millions of dollars in promising startup companies in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard and Lake counties.
De Temple is actively recruiting investors to join 22 founding members who have committed $50,000 per year or more to back startup technology, manufacturing, and retail enterprises throughout the region.
De Temple said he is accepting corporate sponsors for the seminar at $500 for Bronze Sponsors, $560 for Silver Sponsors, $1,125 for Gold Sponsors and $1,500 for Platinum Sponsors.
For more information about sponsoring the angel investment seminar Sept. 15 or registering, visit www.maxangelinvestments.com.
The seminar, which features angel investments guru Dave Berkus is slated for the Grand Bohemian in Downtown Orlando. Tickets — without the early-bird discount — are $249 and $199 until Monday.
William C. De Temple, chief executive officer Maximize Angel Investments Central Florida (www.MaxAngelInvestments.com) said Berkus is an informative, engaging and thoroughly entertaining speaker who has more than 70 successful angel investment startups to his credit. Berkus is the author of several books on angel investment strategies.
Maximize Angel Investments Central Florida, Inc. aims to invest millions of dollars in promising startup companies in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard and Lake counties.
De Temple is actively recruiting investors to join 22 founding members who have committed $50,000 per year or more to back startup technology, manufacturing, and retail enterprises throughout the region.
De Temple said he is accepting corporate sponsors for the seminar at $500 for Bronze Sponsors, $560 for Silver Sponsors, $1,125 for Gold Sponsors and $1,500 for Platinum Sponsors.
For more information about sponsoring the angel investment seminar Sept. 15 or registering, visit www.maxangelinvestments.com.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
VOLUSIA LAW FIRM TO SPONSOR 27TH ANNUAL ‘PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ’ FUNDRAISER FOR CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY
DAYTONA BEACH – The Port Orange-based law firm of Rue & Ziffra is helping sponsor this year’s Puttin’ On the Ritz Sails the French Riviera at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at The Plaza Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach.
Highlights of the event – which benefits the North Coastal Division of the Children’s Home Society of Florida – include a champagne reception, and a dinner of gourmet French cuisine and wine followed by both silent and live auctions.
The personal-injury law firm has been a sponsor of the event for the past four years, according to Allan L. Ziffra, firm president.
“We’re very happy to be a sponsor of such an exciting event for the community and one that provides so much for so many children and youths throughout the state,” Ziffra said.
Last year the Children’s Home Society provided services and care to more than 125,000 children and families statewide, 1,200 of whom were in the North Coastal Division, according to Shirley Jeter, the division’s development director. Those services included foster care, group/residential homes, emergency shelter, independent and transitional living, mental health and counseling.
Tickets for the gala are $100 per person. For more information, contact Shirley Jeter at 386-304-7600, ext. 227 or Shirley.Jeter@chsfl.org.
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 and Orange City. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
Highlights of the event – which benefits the North Coastal Division of the Children’s Home Society of Florida – include a champagne reception, and a dinner of gourmet French cuisine and wine followed by both silent and live auctions.
The personal-injury law firm has been a sponsor of the event for the past four years, according to Allan L. Ziffra, firm president.
“We’re very happy to be a sponsor of such an exciting event for the community and one that provides so much for so many children and youths throughout the state,” Ziffra said.
Last year the Children’s Home Society provided services and care to more than 125,000 children and families statewide, 1,200 of whom were in the North Coastal Division, according to Shirley Jeter, the division’s development director. Those services included foster care, group/residential homes, emergency shelter, independent and transitional living, mental health and counseling.
Tickets for the gala are $100 per person. For more information, contact Shirley Jeter at 386-304-7600, ext. 227 or Shirley.Jeter@chsfl.org.
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 and Orange City. For more information, visit www.rueziffra.com.
Ashton Woods Homes Unveils Two Ready-to-Move-In Homes at Mira Bay in Apollo Beach
TAMPA, Fla. - Ashton Woods Homes has unveiled two new ready-to-move-in, single family homes at Mira Bay, located off U.S. 41 in Apollo Beach.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said both homes offer three bedrooms and three baths.
One of the homes, with 2,421 square feet of living space, offers a game room.
The second home offers 2,103 square feet of living space.
Ashton Woods Homes is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies, with operations in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Phoenix. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said both homes offer three bedrooms and three baths.
One of the homes, with 2,421 square feet of living space, offers a game room.
The second home offers 2,103 square feet of living space.
Ashton Woods Homes is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies, with operations in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Phoenix. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
Lennar Starts Construction of Five Bedroom Monte Carlo Model Home at Panther Trace in Riverview
TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division recently broke ground on the new five bedroom Monte Carlo showcase model home at Panther Trace, located off U.S. 301 and Big Bend Road in Riverview.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the two-story Monte Carlo model home offers five bedrooms, bonus room and three baths in 3,210 square feet of living space with a three-car garage from $240,990.
Panther Trace features a community clubhouse with tennis courts, playgrounds, resort-style swimming pool and children’s water play park.
For more information, visit www.Lennar.com or call 888-317-7489.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the two-story Monte Carlo model home offers five bedrooms, bonus room and three baths in 3,210 square feet of living space with a three-car garage from $240,990.
Panther Trace features a community clubhouse with tennis courts, playgrounds, resort-style swimming pool and children’s water play park.
For more information, visit www.Lennar.com or call 888-317-7489.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Named to Design Retail Building in Palm Coast
ORLANDO, Fla. — Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, has been appointed to design a new retail building off Route 100 by the Target Center in Palm Coast.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the facility, which is being developed by Weingarten Development, based in Houston and Orlando, will be 10,000 square feet.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman at Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the facility, which is being developed by Weingarten Development, based in Houston and Orlando, will be 10,000 square feet.
Melrose-Sovereign Companies names Michael Gonzalez marketing and multimedia coordinator
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Melrose-Sovereign Companies has named Michael Gonzalez marketing and multimedia coordinator.
Jack Hanson, LCAM, co-founder and partner at Melrose-Sovereign Companies said Gonzalez is a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida.
Gonzalez will focus on the firm’s new media marketing, including social network facilities such as Facebook and Twitter.
Melrose Sovereign Companies manages residential communities and condominium associations throughout Florida.
Jack Hanson, LCAM, co-founder and partner at Melrose-Sovereign Companies said Gonzalez is a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida.
Gonzalez will focus on the firm’s new media marketing, including social network facilities such as Facebook and Twitter.
Melrose Sovereign Companies manages residential communities and condominium associations throughout Florida.
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