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Vero Beach, Florida (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

River Club Vero Beach expands the communitys Cottage Series of model home selections with its latest floorplan, the St.Vincent model, which introduces a new price point of $ 635,000. Vero Beach-based Palm Coast Development, the exclusive builder at River Club, created the 3-bedroom, 2-bath luxury floorplan for buyers who desire a private, luxury home in a 2,200-square-foot footprint with all the details and quality expected from a waterfront lifestyle.

The St. Vincent, part of the Cottage Series, exclusively developed for River Club Vero Beach, features a Bahamian cottage-style exterior with a 2-car garage and fully covered lanai. The interior boasts an array of design touches such as high ceilings, millwork and crown moldings to complement the St. Vincents well-thought-out greatroom plan as well as its separate dining room and morning-room kitchen.

Timeless architecture with modern hurricane protection features, including a concrete roof and impact glass, are hallmarks of Palm Coast Development and the Cottage Series. For more information visit the website http://www.riverclubvb.com


River Club Vero Beach is a private 120-acre residential community on A1A and the last new home community on the barrier island. Amenities include tennis, swimming, relaxing on the beautifully landscaped pool terrace or exercising in the well-equipped fitness room at the Swim and Fitness Center. Located in the heart of the community, The River Club is a gathering place where residents can entertain and socialize while overlooking the unspoiled natural riverfront. Four private guest suites are available for overnight guests of residents.

About Ironshore Capital LLC

Ironshore Capital LLC invests in and manages residential real estate investments across the Southeast United States. The companys principals average more than 25 years experience in residential and commercial real estate investment and development. The firms investment capital is provided primarily by institutional investors.

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HI (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

MacArthur & Company | Sothebys International Realty is collaborating with Brookfield Homes flagship Hawaii real estate development, KaMilo at Mauna Lani Resort.

Located on Hawaiis stunning Kohala Coast, KaMilo at Mauna Lani Resort is an exclusive neighborhood that honors the natural beauty Hawaii is famous for while providing a sanctuary of relaxation and privacy. Now being coined the Big Islands It residential community, KaMilo offers a resort within a resort lifestyle experience with new, island inspired residences from $ 799,000 – $ 1,500,000.

Green Bay, WI (PRWEB) November 05, 2011

The FDIC is holding a real estate auction series featuring approximately 60 properties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia during the week of December 2 through December 4. The portfolio contains mostly single family residences and many will be sold absolute!

Micoley & Company will be managing the real estate sales of the FDIC auction series. We are very excited to offer these properties to the public. With many properties selling absolute, this will be a wonderful opportunity for home buyers and investors. The inventory of homes has a wide range of styles and amenities. With great pricing and mortgage rates at an all time low, this event will be looked upon as a well placed strategic purchase for real estate buyers throughout the Northeast Coast, says Wade T. Micoley, president of Micoley & Company.

Interested buyers are encouraged to attend an Online Bidder Seminar on Tuesday, November 15th at 12pm EST or Wednesday, November 30th at 3pm EST. These free seminars are extremely informative regarding the auction process, how to register for the Auction, the bidding process, and auction terms & conditions. Contact Micoley & Company to register for these seminars.

The auctions will be held in three different cities over the first weekend in December:

Boston, Massachusetts- Friday, December 2, 2011, 2pm EST, Boston Marriott Copley Place. The Boston Auction will include 11 properties in total.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania- Saturday, December 3, 2011, 11am EST, Hampton Inn Center City Philadelphia. The Philadelphia auction will include 33 properties in total.

Norfolk, Virginia- Sunday, December 4, 2011, 1pm EST, Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

Vancouver, Canada (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

Lasso Data Systems, the leader in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for the home building industry, is pleased to announce that their client, Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach, Hawaii has surpassed current real estate market expectations with 20 residences closed since opening in late 2010. These closings represent approximately $ 28 million in volume with at least another three closings scheduled to be completed before the end of the year, bringing the projected closing volume to an estimated $ 32 million.

Donna Apisa, Broker at Oceanfront Realty International Inc., accredits much of Koloa Landings success to their use of Lassos CRM Software. Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach has used Lasso since our project launch in 2007. Lasso has assisted us with managing our database which is composed of potential buyers, purchasers, and realtors. Their program is set-up to assist us from the very beginning of the sales process through closing, and even beyond as we continue to communicate with our homeowners. Lasso is versatile in that we have ability to track all communication history, add notes, and make appointments for prospects which is a foundation for sales process. In addition, we take advantage of the e-marketing component that Lasso offers with specialized templates and mass e-mails.

We congratulate the Koala Landing team on their sales success and it reinforces that now more than ever, CRM software is a core pillar for successful new home sales and marketing, stated Dave Clements, Lasso Data Systems CEO. Koloa Landing has leveraged our software extensively to manage their leads, prospect and purchasers, added Clements.

Since the official opening of Koloa Landing Wyndham Grand, the resort has exceeded its occupancy projections by approximately 20% during late summer and early fall and is anticipating very strong occupancy numbers in the fourth quarter, as well as early 2012.

The developer, Poipu Beach Villas, LLC, completed Phase One last year with five residential buildings. Work will begin on Phase Two of the project in mid-November with new construction of Building One East by the General Contractor, Layton Construction. With this undertaking comes more resort amenities to enhance the guest experience even more.

About Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach:

Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach is an exclusive ocean-side resort community located in one of the most coveted locations in the Hawaiian Islands. Nestled next to legendary Poipu Beach and the new Kukuiula Shopping Village, its setting ideally positions one to share in the abundance of natural and cultural treasures of Kauai. Koloa Landing offers ownership through Oceanfront Realty and resort rentals through the Wyndham Grand Collection operated by Azul Hawaii Resorts.

About Lasso Data Systems:

Lasso Data Systems is the leading developer of on-demand CRM real estate software for new home builders and developers. Lasso, deployed on thousands of projects globally, equips home builders and sales agencies to convert prospects to purchasers and to sell their developments faster and easier. The companys software manages potential homebuyers online from interest list to occupancy including marketing, sales, inventory and contract management. Lasso works equally well for diverse developments from urban high-rise to suburban townhomes, single and master planned communities, and destination resorts. Lasso is designed for ease of use, rapid deployment and pay by usage to maximize each clients ROI and reduce their technology and financial risk. http://www.lassodatasystems.com.

Contact:

Angela McKay, Marketing Director

Lasso Data Systems Inc.

amckay(at)lassodatasystems(dot)com

1.866.526.9955 Ext 8557

Jennifer Cole-Conner, RA

Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach

jcoleconner(at)koloalanding(dot)com

808-240-6633

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 09, 2011

San Francisco’s property sales general brokerage, Climb Real Estate Group, is gearing up for Mission Bay’s most anticipated new development community, Nat Bosas Madrone, a 329-unit high-end condo development on the waterfront.

Bosa Development has topped off the 16-story Madrone, which industry observers say is the biggest urban condo project currently under construction in the U.S. The project, which will open in a little less than a year, is counting on a combination of aggressive pricing and historically low interest rates to drive sales. Rates for 30-year fixed mortgages remain below 4.5 percent.

The finishes and amenities at Madrone are very high quality, says Dirk Kinley, Senior Broker Associate who has been actively showing his buyers this new development. With a premier Mission Bay location, excellent pre-construction prices, and historically low rates, Madrone is going to be a great community.” With the office’s close proximity to Mission Bay, Climb Real Estate Group is eagerly anticipating Madrones opening in the summer of 2012.

For more information on Climb Real Estate Group, call (415) 431-8888 or visit them online at http://www.climbsf.com. Climb Real Estate Group is located at 251 Rhode Island #105 San Francisco, CA 94103.

About Climb Real Estate Group

Climb Real Estate Group is a San Francisco-based real estate company specializing on luxury homes. They focus on urban-style properties, specializing on new construction, historic loft conversions, live/work spaces, Victorian flats, modern condominiums, and stylish single-family home sales.

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 09, 2011

San Francisco’s homes sales general brokerage, Climb Real Estate Group, is expanding with new agent associates creating real estate jobs and success in the South of Market areas. Three seasoned real estate agents, Edie Narrido, Ray Poole and Ana Rubke, have joined Climb’s roster of new agents.

Edie Narrido is a real estate professional who has a pulse on the Bay Area real estate market. She has sold multitude of homes in several of San Franciscos premier residential communities including SOMA Grand, Heritage on Fillmore, Odeon, Symphony Towers, and The Ellington.

Ray Poole arrived in San Francisco after a successful real estate career in Atlanta. He was prominent during the escalating construction boom of that city. After successfully marketing and selling five new construction communities throughout San Francisco, his sales record totals more than 500 homes including Shipley Square, Park Terrace, and Symphony Towers.

With over 25 years of selling new communities in the Bay Area, Ana Rubke has a deep knowledge of the neighborhoods in and around South Beach and Mission Bay. She is an experienced negotiator who thoroughly researches homes so that she can give her clients realistic assessments of their homes value.

“We’re extremely excited to have some very senior agent talent which adds depth and experience to our team,” says Tiffany Comb, Managing Broker at Climb Real Estate Group.

For more information on Climb Real Estate Group, call (415) 431-8888 or visit them online at http://www.climbsf.com. Climb Real Estate Group is located at 251 Rhode Island #105 San Francisco, CA 94103.

About Climb Real Estate Group

Climb Real Estate Group is a San Francisco-based real estate company specializing on luxury homes. They focus on urban-style properties, specializing on new construction, historic loft conversions, live/work spaces, Victorian flats, modern condominiums, and stylish single-family home sales.

Since January 2007, Climb Real Estate has been a leading property sales group. Buyers and sellers enjoy access to the strengths of one of San Francisco’s most prominent brokers providing: unparalleled marketing services, access to developer specials and new development projects, and experienced broker support.

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Boston, Massachusetts (PRWEB) November 09, 2011

The National Golf Course Owners Association announced today that Renaissance Golf Club has been selected as the Course of the Year for 2012 by its New England Chapter.

Once a year, each NGCOA regional organization selects a Course of the Year to represent that Chapter who then make up the nominees for the National Course of the Year, announced at the annual Golf Industry Show, which is being held in Las Vegas this coming February.

Renaissance is a club that is focused solely on providing our members and guests with a club experience beyond what is just expected, said Mike McGillicuddy, General Manager. We are honored that the New England Chapter of the National Golf Course Owners Association has recognized Renaissance in this manner and it motivates us further in our quest for excellence.

The award of Course of the Year recognizes Renaissance Golf Club and its staff as a model operation in the industry, taking into consideration four key components: 1) Exceptional Quality of the Course 2) Exceptional Quality of Ownership and Management 3) Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community and 4) Significant Contributions to the Game.

It feels great to be recognized like this by the NEGCOA, said Greg Sherwood, President Southworth Golf. It shows that we are succeeding in our mission to make Renaissance a club that truly stands out. A lot goes into it. Our outstanding womens golf program is just one example of Renaissances commitment to providing a club for the entire family — a place where the programs and facilities for men, women and children are of equal importance.

About Renaissance Golf Club

Located on Bostons historic North Shore, Renaissance Golf Club is one of New Englands premier private golf clubs. Renaissance features Brian Silvas first Signature 18-hole championship golf course, extensive practice facilities, resort-style pool and a stately new 30,000-square-foot American Shingle-Style Clubhouse. The Clubhouse features the Grille Room and private Founders Room, covered Veranda, Fitness Center, a Billiards Room, indoor Golf Simulator, elegant Mens and Womens Locker with Private Lounge facilities for each and a Grand Ballroom. Whats more, the Clubhouse features eight luxurious overnight Club Rooms. Each of these elegant but super-comfortable rooms reflects the characteristics that Southworth properties around the world have long been noted for, including the finest finishes and fixtures, thoughtful design throughout, and a host of other unique touches that put them on par with accommodations found in the worlds most celebrated hotels.

The golf course blends a unique mixture of golf holes ranging from wide open links-style holes with large waste bunkers and fescue-lined rolling fairways to classic New England style tree-lined parkland holes. Alternate routes of play are the order of the day throughout the course. In addition to the golf course, Renaissance has some of the most extensive practice facilities in the area, including a dedicated short game area with three separate green complexes and fairways, a practice fairway with natural and artificial teeing surfaces and two chipping and putting greens.

Renaissance Golf Club offers golf, sports and social memberships. Renaissance Golf Club is owned and operated by affiliates of Southworth Development LLC of Newton, Massachusetts.

About Southworth Development

Southworth Development LLC is a privately held company specializing in the development of residential resort and hospitality-branded real estate communities. Founded by David Southworth, Southworth Development’s expertise includes master-planned community development; real estate asset management; golf course construction management and resort and golf operations management.

Other Southworth communities include Creighton Farms a private residential golf community situated just west of Washington, D.C., surrounded by an award-winning 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course; Machrihanish Dunes, a celebrated historic project on the west coast of Scotland, consisting of a new, 18-hole, David McLay Kidd-designed seaside links course, two beautifully restored classic Scottish hotels, single-family residential home sites and fractional ownership golf cottages ; Meredith Bay, a lake front residential gated community and marina located on New Hampshire’s famed Lake Winnipesaukee; and, currently under development, PGA Village

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) November 11, 2011

Mission Statement

In Latin, Veritas means truth. In English, it means residential communities that meet the life care needs, physical and emotional, of U.S. military veterans by offering a unique package of location, price, services, amenities and, especially, honesty. Our mission is to envelop all veterans, regardless of age or demographics, whether single or with families, whether honorably discharged or not, in a secure cocoon of compassion and care that provides a sanctuary from the outside world.

Company

Veritas Villages of America, Inc., a newly formed real estate development and property management group headquartered in Philadelphia, has announced that its first residential community for veterans and their families is being developed in Smithtown, Long Island near the Northport VA Medical Center.

The Company is acquiring approximately 80 acres of undeveloped land in Smithtown, NY and is in negotiations for an additional 5 acres in Bohemia, NY for the development of a residential community and related facilities for U.S. military veterans, including retired veterans and their families as well as those coming home from overseas deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The first 37-acre site in Smithtown will feature 560 affordable condos, apartments and townhouses for sale and for rent. A portion of the units may be set aside for transitional housing. Amenities will include a beautiful, 24/7 world-class clubhouse modeled after the officers clubs on military bases. The clubhouse will feature several restaurants, around-the-clock food service, a game room, a convenience store, and a health club with a swimming pool along with other recreational facilities. The clubhouse will also include meeting rooms and banquet facilities that will host veterans organizations and Las Vegas casino nights.

The development may also include a Fisher House — a home away from home for military families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. The site is only a few miles from the VA Medical Center in Northport, NY and shuttle buses will take residents to and from the VA facilities.

The 5 acres in Bohemia, NY will feature a Veritas House — an assisted living facility for 100 – 200 veterans.

Current Opportunity

There are now over 22 million veterans living in the U.S., including more than 9 million aged 65 and over 2 million younger than 35. Over the next few years, tens of thousands more service men and women are scheduled to be coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan, among other worldwide deployments. All together, these millions of vets constitute a huge market for specialized residential communities. In fact, three states alone, California, Texas and Florida, are now home to almost 2 million veterans each.

Americas veterans are generally better educated and have a higher median income ($ 35, 402 v $ 25,559) compared to the general population. In the 2008 presidential election, seventy-one percent of veterans cast a ballot, compared with 63 percent of nonveterans.

And today, 9% of all U.S. companies are majority owned by veterans. Veteran-owned firms comprised an estimated 2.4 million of the 27.1 million nonfarm businesses operating in the U.S. in 2007. And 68% of these business owners were 55 or older in 2002. This compares with 31 percent of all owners of U.S. companies. These millions of soon-to-retire business owners constitute a significant market for residential retirement communities.

In addition to their sheer numbers, U.S. military veterans also offer another profitable attribute: government benefits. Total amount of federal government spending for veterans benefits programs in fiscal year 2009 was $ 95.6 billion. Of this total, $ 44.7 billion went to compensation and pensions, $ 43.4 billion for medical programs and the remainder to other programs, including vocational rehabilitation and education.

The approach

Through passion and commitment, Brian Mahon, a disabled former Marine and founder of Veritas Villages of America, has assembled a skilled and experienced management team who believe not only in offering veterans outstanding housing opportunities, but also in helping veterans receive their maximum benefits.

Too many veterans after serving their country, Brian points out, are faced with difficult adjustments to civilian life. Veritas Village will afford them the resources to access whatever assistance is available, and welcome them to an environment that they will feel comfortable navigating. In doing so, Veritas Village management will offer a better overall quality of life to the men and women who have served their country and, by defending our freedom, have given everyone in America the quality of life we all enjoy.

The first Veritas Village, in Smithtown, Long Island, will be typical of the entire system. It will feature an eighty-acre residential community combining multi-family housing with single family residences. Included will be the amenities described above along with an adjacent bank, a convenience store and a pharmacy. There will also be shuttle bus transportation to and from the nearby Northport VA Medical Center. Providing jobs for veterans will be another hallmark of all Veritas Village communities. The companys employment policy will mandate the hiring of veterans for all on-premise jobs, from shuttle bus drivers, security personnel and maintenance workers to restaurant and health club staffs.

Affordability and Profitability

A major factor in the affordability of Veritas Village residences for veterans and their profitability for Veritas Villages of America, Inc. will be the utilization of Simplex Homes in place of traditional home construction. Simplex is one of the countrys leading manufacturers of high quality, very attractive, yet inexpensive, modular housing.

Also key to the profitability of Veritas Village communities will be the companys ability to win U.S. government grants for providing veteran housing and to qualify for the HUD-VASH housing voucher program. And whenever possible and appropriate, Veritas Villages will offer to donate property for the development of a nationally-acclaimed Fisher House where families of VA hospital patients can stay when visiting hospitalized relatives.

Veritas Wilderness Villages.

Not all returning vets adjust well to living in urban areas or even suburban communities. Some prefer living in secluded areas without nearby neighbors, even wilderness areas that take advantage of their military training and survival expertise. For these vets, we will offer Veritas Wilderness Villages, large, rugged reservations in Wyoming or Idaho or Arizona that will afford the best of both worlds: The wilderness living experience without next-door neighbors with the security and the assurance that basic needs will be met along with access to medical care.

Wilderness Village residents will be brought by helicopter to a prepositioned fiberglass POD along with their belongings, a cell phone, food and other supplies. Additional food and supplies will be brought in to residents on a regular schedule. Residents can choose to leave at any time for any reason. Should they choose to leave, they will be brought out by helicopter and taken to a traditional Veritas Village residence. Conversely, residents of traditional Veritas Village communities can choose to vacation for a week or two at a Veritas Wilderness Village.

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Hannover, Germany (PRWEB) November 12, 2011

About Christian Burmester and Why Krabi

Christian has enjoyed immense success and worldwide recognition as a freelance photographer since the outset of his career in Sweden, in 1997. He has accumulated an impressive portfolio of work and can count the prestigious editing company, Gruner & Jahr as one of his many esteemed clients. Amongst his most memorable work is the famous coffee table Life & Work, created for well known Danish fashion designer, Malene Birger and his stunning photos can be found in countless celebrated magazines including, Country (Germany), H

Hilton Head Island, SC (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

International Lifestyle Marketing (ILM), LLC announces the soft launch of USALifestyleRealEstate.com today at 2011 National Association of Realtors annual conference in Anaheim, California. USALifestyleRealEstate.com is a new lifestyle real estate website promoting properties in Americas most desirable real estate locations to international real estate buyers.

Robert Stenhammer, President of ILM, stated, USALifeStyleRealEstate.com represents a revolutionary way for real estate buyers to search for their dream properties in Americas top lifestyle locations. By presenting international buyers with unique lifestyle content and Americas first nationwide real estate search by lifestyle activity, the site creates worldwide reach, quality web traffic, international lead opportunities and listing exposure for our real estate partners.

USALIfestyleRealEstate.com is expertly translated and keyword optimized in six languages, attracting buyers of United States real estate from around the world. USALifestyleRealEstate.com is the only site positioned to attract international buyers and focus them exclusively on United States properties. According to the National Association of Realtors, international buyers accounted for $ 82 billion dollars of residential property purchases in the one-year period concluding in March 2011.

USALifestyleRealEstate.com is currently seeking qualified real estate partners to promote on its site. For real estate marketing and advertising opportunities on USALifestyleRealEstate.com, please contact Robert Stenhammer at info(at)usalifestylerealestated(dot)com or 843-247-2404.

About International Lifestyle Marketing, LLC (ILM)

Founded in 2010 and headquartered on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, ILM brings together the international entrepreneurial expertise of Gerard Mahieu, Marc Frey and Robert Stenhammer to launch its first project: USALifestyleRealEstate.com.

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Portland, OR (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

Meridian announced today the mobile-software company has closed a $ 1 million round of seed funding led by Oregon Angel Fund and Bellingham Angels Group. The funding will be used to meet existing and projected enterprise-customer demand for its location-based software platform. Meridians enterprise mobile-device software is used by location-based businesses and venues to engage with customers via the communications tool they use most their mobile phones.

Since launching in March 2011, many locations with millions of visitors per year have already signed on to start using Meridian: chain retailers, large hospitals, pro-sports stadiums, casino/hotel conglomerates, real estate companies, convention centers, museums, parks, Fortune 500 corporate campuses and more.

Soon to be publicly announced, many of these locations will use Meridians first product, a single mobile app for iOS and Android that networks locations, each with their own branding, into one user interface. Meridians seed funding will be used to deploy these enterprise customers presences on the Meridian app, as well as develop additional location-based software products and features to fulfill needs in other areas of these customers mobile strategies. In addition, Meridian is currently developing software tools to enable third-party developers and partners to build features for customers in Meridians targeted industries.

One partner, Cisco, has proven pivotal in Meridians progress since launch. Meridians founders have worked with Cisco since the networking giant turned to them to build the first indoor GPS app for the American Museum of Natural History (launched in July 2010). Since Meridian launched in March, Cisco has already begun leveraging the platform to help serve the needs of their location-based customers. Since launch, the two companies have worked together to introduce the platform to hundreds of mobile-computing decision makers in retailers, stadiums, hospitals and other industries seeking a way to connect with their visitors wherever they are. For example, Meridian will join Ciscos sold-out event, Next Generation Secure Mobility Applications and Services, in Chicago on Nov. 16 and 17.

Drew Bernard of Oregon Angel Fund commented on why the organization chose Meridian for an investment: We live in a mobile development hotbed, so we see a lot of mobile startups stories cross our desks. What stands out with Meridian is that their team has been developing mobile apps for locations for 10 years. Theyre recognized around the world for their expertise with the software and hardware real location-based services require. Meridian provides location-based businesses and venues ways to improve customer service and engagement at the most important moment possible: when the customer is right there at the location.

It was very important for us to find investors who understood the issues facing enterprises when it comes to mobile, and we found them with Oregon Angel Fund and Bellingham Angels Group, said Kiyo Kubo, CEO of Meridian. Now, we can focus all our attention on the places, third-party developers and partners who are excited to start leveraging our mobile-software platform too.

Meridian is seeing enterprise customer adoption at a logical time. Mobile app usage may have surpassed desktop and web usage this year, yet developing rich, location-based apps has remained out of reach for many location-based businesses. Developed over three years and with knowledge from 10 years of mobile experience, Meridians software makes deploying mobile experiences more affordable and uncomplicated for enterprises who see millions of visitors but dont have millions to spend. And, unlike other location-based services with a consumer-only business model, Meridian considers the needs of the enterprise too.

To download Meridians first product for iOS devices, go to:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/meridian/id404946736?mt=8

For Android devices, go to:

https://market.android.com/details?id=meridian.app

About Meridian

With offices in Portland, Ore. and San Francisco, Meridian is a mobile software supplier of location-based services. Meridian’s flagship product is the first mobile-app that engages visitors with turn-by-turn directions and other location-based services wherever they are in participating locations. The founders of Meridian bring to the software company 10 years of experience working with enterprises on developing location-based services for mobile devices. You can learn more about Meridian at http://www.meridianapps.com.

About the Oregon Angel Fund (OAF)

Founded in 2007, OAF is a highly structured, professionally managed, investor-driven venture fund backed by the leaders of Oregons business and technology community and the Oregon Growth Account. OAF invests some $ 3 million annually in the most promising startups and early-stage growth companies in Oregon and SW Washington. The Funds managers and investors play an active role in advising and growing the 22 companies backed to date. Over 500 jobs have been created by the companies in the portfolio. For more information, please visit: http://www.oregonangelfund.com.

About the Bellingham Angels Group

The Bellingham Angels, founded in 2005, is a local group of investors dedicated to providing equity capital to early and mid-stage entrepreneurial companies in the Pacific Northwest with emphasis in Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties. Learn more about the Bellingham Angels Group by visiting http://www.bellinghamangels.com.

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Sheffield, United Kingdom (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Genkiosk, the kiosk management software, has now been launched in the Cloud worldwide (available everywhere and not just via regional servers), and self-service is set to boom globally.

Self-service is growing, wherever the business case makes sense for unattended kiosks to help customers:

Nags Head, NC (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Every year Village Realty employees and agents engage in a spirited competition for charity at Christmastime. Each department holds a fundraiser of its choice to raise money for families who need extra help during the holidays. Departments enjoy competing to see who can raise the most money for the Christmas fund. Project chairperson Emily Lewis says “It’s always fun to see the original fundraising ideas and watching everyone come together to help out the Outer Banks community.”

In addition to holiday fundraisers, the dress code is relaxed allowing everyone to wear blue jeans in exchange for a $ 1 per day donation to the Christmas Fund. Village Realty matches the employees and agents dollar for dollar on all the money raised. Last year, over $ 7,800 was donated to the Angel Tree Project.

Due to Hurricane Irene, the need for assistance during the holidays is greater than ever on the Outer Banks.

This year auction and raffle items include a week off season at the beautiful Croatan Surf Club on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills; a tandem Ultra-Light trike trip; private wine tasting for fifteen people at OBX Trio; a Weatherby model shotgun; a week in an Ocracoke Island vacation rental, a flat screen TV, and a Lenovo ThinkPad Notebook.

For the first time auctions are open to anyone, not just employees of Village Realty and their families. To see a list of items and register to bid please go to CharityAuctionsToday.com.

Village Realty is a full service real estate company offering over 600 OBX vacation rental homes and professional services for buyers and sellers of property in this popular vacation area. Locally owned and managed this Outer Banks firm has been in business for over twenty years and focuses on exceptional customer service to clients and customers.

With check-in offices in Nags Head and Corolla, they represent premier properties ranging from oceanfront condos to large, oceanfront and soundfront estates. They were the first vacation rental company in this coastal community to provide bed linens and bath towels for guests and the first to “go green” by eliminating a large, paper brochure.

The “Inner Banks” real estate needs are serviced by an office location in Columbia, NC. and there is also a sister company; Ocracoke Island Realty which manages over 300 vacation rentals there.

In addition to their holiday fund raising efforts Village Realty maintains an active Facebook page with weekly giveaways and contests. Followers have opportunities to win gift certificates to an Outer Banks restaurant, stays in an Outer Banks vacation rental and even helicopter rides over the beach.

For more information please call the Nags Head office at 800.548.9688 or the Corolla office at 877.546.5362.

7.546.5362. Village Realty is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Uniondale, NY (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. announced today that it hosted a breakfast seminar entitled Corporate Governance Revisited: How the Rules of Engagement Are Changing for Companies and Their Boards, to a capacity audience on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the law firms offices atop RXR Plaza in Uniondale, New York.

The seminar focused on corporate governance, risk management and the ever increasing demands on board and audit committee members. The program was moderated by Ruskin Moscou Faltischek senior partner Irvin Brum, chair of the Corporate & Securities Department, in a question and answer discussion format. Distinguished panelists included Dr. Robert A. Scott, President of Adelphi University; Adam P. Silvers, partner and co-chair of the Corporate & Securities Department at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek; Denise M. Faltischek, Esq., Senior Vice President and General Counsel, The Hain Celestrial Group, Inc.; Lawrence J. Waldman, Partner in Charge, Audit Practice Development, EisnerAmper LLP and Eric H. Altstadter, Partner in Charge, Long Island Office, EisnerAmper LLP.

Dr. Scott stressed the need for active engagement by board members. He said “board members must be prepared to devote enough time so they can fully understand and stay informed about the organizations they serve. Not doing so creates serious risks for both the organization and the board member.”

Moderator Irvin Brum said, the critical importance of ongoing vigilance to good corporate governance practices continues to be validated by current news reports. Whether the allegations relate to massive corporate fraud at Olympus or the cover-up of criminal activity by Joe Paterno and Penn State, too many business and not-for-profit organizations fail to appreciate the reputational and economic consequences of unethical behavior. He added that, corporate governance is sometimes perceived as costly, but its cost is far outweighed by the benefits of avoiding lawsuits, governmental investigations and often irreparable damage in the marketplace.

ABOUT: For more than 40 years, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, a sixty professional firm headquartered in Uniondale, New York, has built a reputation as one of the region’s leading providers of innovative legal services. Its attorneys are practical, experienced advocates who measure their success by their clients’ success. Cornerstone groups in all major practice areas of the law are represented at the firm, including corporate & securities, financial services, commercial litigation, energy, intellectual property, health care, real estate, employment and trusts & estates. Clients include large and mid-sized corporations, privately held businesses, institutions and individuals

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Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Milwaukee home builder Joseph Douglas Homes is proud to open its most popular ranch home to the public once again. Potential home buyers can tour this Milwaukee area model home on Sunday, November 20 from 1-4 p.m. The home is located at W164 S7114 Raven Road in Muskego.

This is a really unique opportunity to see some of our finest work, said Deron Butler of Joseph Douglas Homes. Since the Bristol sold, we havent had the same kind of access to it as we had before. This is a great way for perspective buyers to see this one-of-a kind home.

Muskego real estate seekers will fall in love with the Bristol because it truly has it all. The expansive front porch warmly welcomes you into the foyer, which seamlessly flows into the family room, kitchen and dinette. The adjoining flex room is separated only by French doors. The kitchen boasts a walk-in pantry and island with seating for six.

The master suite, complete with a walk-in closet, whirlpool tub and linen closet, is separate from the remainder of the home. The remaining bedrooms share a Jack-n-Jill bath. The mudroom is central to the powder room and laundry for optimal functionality.

The lower level boasts a sports-themed destination for the entire family. An oversized bar complete with seating for five looks over an expansive rec room. Adjacent to the exercise room, youll find the guest suite complete with a full bath.

Check out the Bristol this Sunday, November 20th from 1-4 pm. For more information on the Bristol or other Joseph Douglas homes, please go to http://www.josephdouglashomes.com or call 262-783-4700.

About Joseph Douglas Homes

Joseph Douglas Homes has built 400 homes and remodeled 100 others during 14 years of continuous service to Southeast Wisconsin. In addition to being Energy Star and Green Built certified builders, Joseph Douglas boasts of its pricing philosophy in which not only are all items required to build a home included in the base price, but so are typical upgrades. Further, Joseph Douglas will lock in site improvement costs prior to contract signing to give customers peace of mind during construction.

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Garden City, NY (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

The NAPW Naples Chapter held their official launch incorporating Presenting a Professional Profile that proved to be a smashing success. This event definitely delivered all the bells and whistles and received incredible rave reviews. Higher caliber activities, presentations and networking unfolded throughout the evening.

The meeting was held at PURE Urban Oasis, which is in the prestigious restaurant at the Strada Place in Mercado. Cindie Barker, General Manager, provided an unrivaled complimentary champagne reception with a fabulous menu prepared by Chef Oran Townsend and her staff. The upscale menu for the evening included their famous Summer Salad featuring baby arugula, sliced apple, bleu cheese crumbles, topped with candied pecans and tossed with an apple dressing. There was also an arrangement of heavy appetizers and hors doeurves such as PUREs signature beef and tuna rice toppers, Thai chicken skewers with peanut sauce, Ciabatta bruschetta, and mini beef wellington. Dessert proved to be a sweet ending with assorted sweet treats such as mini cheesecake and double chocolate cake. Cindie Barker, Chef Oran Townsend, and her staff truly exceeded expectations to ensure that the NAPW Naples Chapter would never forget this event.

The NAPW Naples Chapter is rapidly growing and gaining momentum. The chapter will meet once a month for members and non-members/guests by alternating each month between lunch and dinner to best accommodate a wide spectrum of schedules within the group. Each monthly meeting will include a designated guest speaker to bring insight and wisdom to those who attend, to enhance the well being and understanding of the complexities of being a woman today, or to promote charitable causes. The NAPW Naples Chapter aims to balance relationships on a whole new level, both personally and professionally. The chapter intends to raise the quality and synergy of professional networking and there are many amazing upcoming events yet to unfold for this gifted group of women.

The NAPW Naples Chapter will never forget the incredible talent and gifts that were donated for the success of the launch. Each contributor brought an amazing element to the event and added quality and value that transcended the promise of what the night held. The evening began with the locally renowned DJ Gil Blake with GST Pro DJ Production, LLC that set the evenings ambiance with an incredible array of eclectic musical entertainment. Gil continued to keep it flowing with excitement throughout the entire event. The music he provided, along with his charisma and interactive personality, made it a magical, timeless event that everyone will remember. As the members and guests arrived, they were warmly greeted by NAPW member Michelle Borders of Naples Network Services dba MyEnviro.com and Angelica Torres, guest of Kena Yoke who supports both her companies (Dax Enterprises and Island Piling, Inc.), and who organized and welcomed everyone with handwritten name tags and a raffle ticket to win exciting door prizes. Many of the women came dressed for the occasion in business attire. Some even brought a few outfits to find the right style for their professional profile photo shoot.

At the onset of the meeting, everyone was directed to the champagne reception area to prepare to meet the other contributors that made the theme Putting on Your Professional Profile come to life. While the champagne flowed throughout the evening, Heather Clegg of Gryphon Jewelry Designs and representative of Barbara King Styling set up a table with an exquisite arrangement of jewelry. She assisted all of the women getting ready for their photos and told them what to wear or borrow for the photo shoot. Her jewelry was gorgeous and her expertise as an image stylist helped the women understand what the trend is for the todays business woman.

John Spencer and You is a highly skilled and professional makeup and hairstylist team that provided superior service to all the photo participants. John Spencers team includes his wife, Dawn Spencer and Christine Diaz who generously gave a crash course on professional tips for each womans unique features and color schemes. John Spencer and You made everyone look fabulous as the women learned valuable tips to enhance their current makeup techniques.

All of the women looked stunning and resembled models getting ready for their professional profile fashion shoot. Another contributor that completed the Putting on Your Professional Profile package for the NAPW Naples Chapter was New Ground Photography. Alex Zankevich and Greg Zasinets were the selected photographers that served the purpose of putting it all together. New Ground Photography is a small creative photography studio doing big things in the Miami /Naples area and all around the world. New Ground Photography offers an array of photography services specializing in weddings and commercial photography. In the beginning, NAPW Naples Chapter chose Alex and Greg at New Ground Photography for the launch due to the high exceptional magazine quality that they produce and the testimonials related to their work. The NAPW Naples Chapter were fortunate to discover Alex and Gregs interactive personality engaged- the women participating to have fun as they created comfort and adventure for some of the more inhibited women in the group. Alex and Greg brought a box of props for the photo shoot that were used to create amusing entertaining shots at the end of the launch. New Ground Photography committed and demonstrated their generosity in their busy schedule to cater to launching the NAPW Naples Chapters success.

In fact, it was announced that New Ground Photography will be having a private party at their studio for the NAPW Naples Chapter to select a photo of their choice from the launch. The date is to be announced. New Ground Photography is giving the participants a photo to be used for their personal profile on the NAPW national website as well as using the photo for all their marketing requirements. It is truly an amazing opportunity to have all of these sponsors assist NAPW Naples Chapter memorialize this major event as this is just the beginning. Once everyone got a chance to participate in the photo shoot, everyone was able to enjoy all the delicious food described earlier that Chef Oran Townsend prepared.

The NAPW Naples Chapter President, Margaret Jacobs of Florida Home Realty, Kena Yoke Vice-President of Dax Enterprises, Jaci Sanabria Secretary of GST Pro DJ Production, LLC., and Brenda Haschak Treasurer of Brenda Haschak Interiors were introduced. Margaret Jacobs discussed benefits of NAPW on a national level. Margaret Jacobs spoke of NAPWs new national spokeswoman, Star Jones. Margaret Jacobs and Jaci Sanabria had an opportunity to meet with Star Jones and will be seen nationally on television with her. Margaret Jacobs also mentioned that one of our members, Angel King was not with the group during the launch since she already committed herself to train for a triathlon event. Margaret brought up how the Naples Chapter should support her in her aspirations and goals. The NAPW provided black sleek looking journals with their logo to be distributed to the members as a gift which was passed out.

Vice President, Kena Yoke focused primarily on the NAPW Naples Chapter local level as she is the brains, mover, and shaker of orchestrating this marvelous celebration and other future projects to come. Kena Yoke emphasized how important the NAPW Naples Chapter vision is to provide an atmosphere of building and supporting while creating awareness in the community. The NAPW Naples Chapter will support charitable organizations in Collier county to promote many diverse purposes including, but not exclusive to education, economic hardships, and disadvantaged groups. Kena Yoke encouraged the chapter to support these types of underfunded organizations to allow them to

Vero Beach, Florida (PRWEB) November 16, 2011

Johns Island Real Estate Company, the only on-site real estate company in the private community of Johns Island, kicks off their seasons opening weekend in November with $ 27 million in sales.

Since January 2011, Johns Island Real Estate Company has either sold or placed under contract 73 properties a 12% increase over last years total properties sold. Company Chairman, Bob Gibb, notes, We are exclusively Johns Island and the key to our success is our focus. It is encouraging to see strong results from Opening Weekend.

Since 1969, John’s Island Real Estate Company has specialized exclusively in John’s Island properties. As the only real estate company inside the gates with the entire sales team living on-site, year-round, John’s Island Real Estate Company offers an unparalleled level of expertise.

Named one of Americas Top 25 Golf Communities by Travel & Leisure Golf, Johns Island offers a family-oriented, ocean-to-river golf setting with three championship golf courses, 18 Har-tru tennis courts, professional croquet, health & fitness center, new Beach Club and over three miles of private beaches. Johns Island is located just north of Vero Beach, a quaint seaside town that still retains the charm of Old Florida and yet boasts a high caliber theatre, museum of art and big city culture. Call 772-231-0900 for a private Johns Island tour. Open 7 days a week.

List of Properties Under Contract & Last Asking Price:

606 Ocean Road: List price $ 12,750,000

40 Sago Palm Road: List price $ 3,975,000

150 Sago Palm Road: List price $ 3,500,000

100 Ocean Road #105: List price $ 1,450,000

131 Coquille Way: List price $ 2,800,000

241 Sandpiper Point: List price $ 2,500,000

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Long Island, NY (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

NY real estate appraisal experts Appraisal Source reveal a new trend in the real estate market. Previously only used by buyers, now home sellers are paying for their own independent real estate appraisals prior to putting their homes up for sale.

Homeowners have traditionally relied on real estate agents to guide them in the pricing of their home, while real estate appraisers are usually associated with the home buyer and their mortgage lender.

However, in these uncertain times when every dollar counts more homeowners are opting for the opinion of an independent professional real estate appraiser to help guide their critical pricing decisions, reports New York appraiser Appraisal Source.

Why is a correct home valuation so critical?

Most real estate professionals would say that pricing a home too high can be as damaging as pricing it too low. Sitting on the market for too long can make a property less appealing to potential buyers.

Choosing the right price can be a very difficult decision. The key is to find a balance between optimizing revenue while also still being competitive with the other homes for sale in the market.

It all starts with one important question: “What is my home actually worth?”

To sell a home in a reasonable period of time and get as much money for it as possible sellers need the most accurate possible answer to that question.

So, who should a seller trust to answer that question – a real estate salesperson or a real estate appraiser?

Traditionally, homeowners have turned to their real estate agent. But that is changing, as they realize that agents are not only less qualified to value a home, but it is also in their interests to sell the home for less than it is worth.

In most states in the U.S., a person with absolutely no real estate experience can become a fully licensed real estate salesperson in a matter of weeks, while it typically takes a minimum of 2 – 3 years for someone to become a fully licensed real estate appraiser.

Critically, while the average real estate agent sells less than 10 homes per year, an average real estate appraiser will typically value 200 – 300 individual homes over the same period.

The bottom line is that the average real estate appraiser is likely to have far better training and far more experience in property valuation than the typical real estate agent.

Are my agent’s interests aligned with mine?

It is easy to assume a real estate agent will naturally put the seller’s best interests first. A real estate agent works on commission, so they only get paid if their client’s home is sold. And the more it sells for the more commission they get. So surely the agent will push for the highest sale price.

Because of the commission structure in and between most real estate offices, even though you might agree to pay your agent a 5% commission for selling your home, in reality, they will often end up receiving as little as 1%.

Say a real estate agent prices and sells a house at $ 500,000.

With a typical commission agreement of 5%, the commission paid to the real estate agent is $ 25,000. But the listing agent’s office usually only gets half of that – so, $ 12,500 goes to the listing agent’s office and the other $ 12,500 goes to the office of the agent that brought the buyer to the house.

Further, the listing agent usually only gets about half of the money that was paid to his or her office (the rest goes to their broker). That leaves the agent with only around $ 6,250 – or 1.25% of the actual selling price.

What if the agent priced the same home for $ 520,000… $ 20,000 more than in the first scenario? The agent will only make about an extra $ 250 for earning the seller an extra $ 20,000.

In his paper How Much Value Do Real Estate Brokers Add? A Case Study Stanford economist B. Douglas Bernheim finds that…

Because the relationship between the homeowner and the broker resembles a classical principal-agent problem, the broker may not deploy services in ways that promote the sellers interests. (http://www.nber.org/papers/w13796)

“The truth is, there is little incentive for the real estate agent to fight to sell a home for its true market value. It is easier and safer for your agent to price a home beneath its market value, in order to make sure it gets sold and they get paid,” says appraiser Kevin Donegan. “That’s why we are getting more requests for home appraisals from homeowners than ever before.”

Source: Appraisal Source, Appraisal Source

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Garden City, NY (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

NAPW NYC Local Chapter President Louise Newsome, Principal of NEWWAYUSA LLC, Office Design, Construction, Technology, hosted a professional women’s networking meeting for the NAPW NYC Chapter on July 18th, 2011.

The NYC Chapter meeting was held on the Clipper City Sailboat as it sailed around Manhattan on July 18th. The Clipper City sailed out of the South Street Seaport at 7pm. Members met at the recommended time of 6:30pm. The night began with some worries about the inclement weather; however, the cruise began on time and was able to continue until 8:30pm. Louise Newsome,

Chapter President of the NYC Chapter welcomed members before everyone boarded the boat. On the boat, members enjoyed food that was supplied by the chapter and drinks from the full bar onboard the Clipper City. Throughout the hour and a half tour, members were able to socialize and enjoy this light-hearted summer social. The group even had a few laughs as Rosemary Serra, the President of the Nassau County Chapter, and Kathy Ryan helped lift the sail.

Members in attendance included Louise Newsome: NEWWAYUSA LLC, Principal, Office Design, Construction, Technology; VP NYC Chapter, Janine Schindler: Master Certified Coach JAS Coaching and Training; Joanne Sherman: Owner, Industrial Rivet and Fastener Co.; Darlene Haywood: Owner, DHEssence of Wellness; Lesley Martin: CPA/Manager, Prager and Fenton; Eirka Ladanyi: Senior Designer, UJA-Federation of New York; Rae Beth Maye: Brooklyn Outreach Coordinator, Women in Ministry; Katy Ryan: Ryan and Ryan PR; Rosemary Serra: President, Leavem Breathless; Michele Kennedy: Professional Singer and Arts Consultant, M. Kennedy Arts; Candice Delevante: Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Prudential Douglas Elliman; Jenet Levy: Real Estate Agent, Halstead Property, LLC; Mildred Ramos: Principal/Director Global Operations, Shen Milsom & Wilke, LLC; Maria E. Marin: President and Founder, MEM Cargo Foreign Services, Inc.; Sophia Bently: Opus Artists, LLC; Louise Nicholson: Tour Guide to India and Freelance Journalist.

The New York City Local Chapter all met for networking meetings in September and October. The meeting held on October 24th featured guest speaker Janine Schindler of JAS Coaching and Training.

Janine is the owner of JAS Coaching & Training, Inc. (JASCAT), an international executive coaching and training company. Janine is a highly trained executive coach holding the highest credential awarded by the International Coach Federation Master Certified Coach (MCC). Her latest achievement was launching a Coaching Certificate program within the City University of New Yorks Brooklyn College, launching the fourth. JASCAT clients include the executives and business owners who want immediate impact and sustained results. Her intuition, high integrity, professionalism, and expertise, accompanied by a sense of humor, enable her to be a great catalyst for professional and personal growth.

Workshop Title: Whats your style- your communication style, that is!

NYC Chapter meeting was held at Prudential Douglas Elliman the office of member Candice Delevante on Monday Oct 24th, 2011 from 6.30-8.30pm. Members arrived signed in and socialized with each other over wine and snacks for about 30 minutes before the workshop began.

Louise Newsome welcomed the members and discussed the upcoming filming of the NAPW infomercial that will be held at Toku in Manhasset on Nov 7th with a call back for about 15 members to then be interviewed and filmed the next night at Capitale in Manhattan.

Janine followed with her workshop that was an instant map that leads individuals to a better understanding of their communication style and that of others. This understanding helps to increase effectiveness in a range of people situations and provides insight into the behaviors of others.

You will be on the road to self- understanding and better business relationships! she said.

Participants can significantly enhance personal effectiveness by honestly evaluating their style and selecting strategies that maximize strengths and minimize weaknesses. With an insight to ones style, individuals gain insight on self-awareness/self-management, performance coaching/managing others, team building, visioning/long-range planning, customer service, change or transition management and relationship success both professionally and personally.

Upon completion of the workshop, members were excited and inspired. The women were engaged and, with the communication skills learned in this workshop, were able to move around the room and learn more about each other.

The final part of the chapter meeting was the monthly business raffle. There were three members that brought in their product or service. Jennifer Makaw,Suffolk County Chapter President,of Prints Carming Graphics, LLC,Art Director/Designer,offered a new business card design. Vava Buitenkant of Buitenkant Advertising & Design, Creative Director brought in a collection of her holiday and gift cards. Julie Holtzman of Eclectricity Ensemble a Musician/Educator offered an invitation to an event of music and singing.

Members Who Attended the October 24th meeting included Louise Newsome: NYC Chapter President, NewwayUSA LLC Office Design, Construction, Technology and Relocation; Janine Schindler: NYC Chapter Vice President Special Events Committee, JAS Coaching and Training, Master Certified Coach; Candice Delevante: Prudential Douglas Elliman, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker; Jade Norfleet: NYC Chapter Special Events Committee, Innovative Popularity, LLC, Marketing Director; Valerie Young: NYC Chapter Social Media Committee, MSG, Director of Media Sales; Laura Rivchun: NYC Chapter Mentor Committee,LR Consulting; Rosemary Manuele Serra: Nassau County President, Leavem Breathless, Skin Care; Jennifer Makaw: Suffolk County Chapter President,Prints Carming Graphics, LLC, Art Director/Designer; Aida Khalaf-Parker: Self-employed; Bonnie Berman: Sasha Designs, Interior Designer; Vava Buitenkant: Buitenkant Advertising & Design, Creative Director; Eliane Amherd: Eliane Performs, Musician; Jenet Levy: Halstead property, LLC, Real Estate Agent; Julie Holtzman: Julie Holtzman Eclectricity Ensemble, Muaician/Educator; Cynthia. G. Peacock:Biz Virtuoso, Inc, Business Consulting; May Matta-Aliah: In The Grape, Wine and Spirits Education; Etta Jackson: The Institute Of Conscious Global Change Inc, Non For Profit; Khaoula Najah: Bloomberg LP Financial News, Relationahip Manager, Sales; Belinda L Allen: Smith & Allen Consulting, Inc, Information Technology; Eva Weiss: Project Management Consultant, Finance/IT; Marta Mondelli: City Animal Productions, Producer, Writer; Crystal Cotton: Crystal Clear Connextions LLC, Career Development Consultant; Darlene Haywood: DH Essence of Wellness, Health and Wellness; Cheryl Fleisher: Baruch College Division Of Continuing and Professional Studies, Marketing and Communications; Nina Cochran: CodeNYC, Graphic Design; Rosemary Dooley: McCormick & Dooley PLLC, Law; Florence Washington: National Urban league, Not for Profit; Daisy Vasquez Figueroa: Suny UHB @ Long Island College Hospital, Healthcare; Dana K Khuthaila: Dr. Dana Khuthaila, Plastic Surgeon; Mayra L Troccoli: Doncaster, Fashion Stylist and Wardrobe Consultant; Louise Nicholson: Freelance Consultant, Writer, Guide/Lecturer, All Aspects Of India; and Tiffany Albert: Fusion Spa, Clinical Aesthetician.

For additional information regarding the NAPW New York City Local Chapter and/or [NAPW please visit http://www.napw.com.

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Alameda, CA (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

Held during the last two weekends of October, the festival was sponsored by leading national real estate investment and acquisition firm Jamestown, the owner of Alameda South Shore Center, in partnership with ARPD, Spirit Halloween retail store and Peters Kettle Corn.

Together we were able to create an event that appealed to a cross-section of the community, from toddlers to teens to adults, and increased the visibility of our retail tenants, many of whom reported a growth in sales as compared to last Halloween, said Michael Phillips, Managing Director for Jamestown.

Highlights of the festival included:

ARPD Teen Haunted House – A main attraction was the spine-tingling, 8th Annual Teen Haunted House, which relocated to Alameda South Shore Center this year. Decorated and staffed by local middle and high school students, the haunted house raised nearly $ 1,400 to support ARPDs teen programs, with twice as many visitors coming through each evening as compared to previous years. ARPD also received discounts and donated resources from Alameda South Shore Center retailers including Spirit Halloween.

Peters Kettle Corn was onsite popping fresh kettle corn, also supporting ARPD. With help from ARPD and Alameda South Shore Center, we are happy to report we raised a total of $ 1,350, with 50 percent of the proceeds going back to ARPD. We are already looking forward to the next opportunity to give back to our community, said Peters Kettle Corn owners Peter and John Ngu.

Halloween Fashions – Spirit Halloween, which leased 12,535 square feet of space at the center through November, was another significant contributor to the festivals success. Spirit co-sponsored the Costume Fashion Show, which featured 13 local models in the latest Halloween fashions and attracted more than 200 attendees. Make-up was provided by Alana Dill and henna tattoos by Lena Tooney. Our partnership with Alameda South Shore Center was a success on so many levels. Most importantly, we felt part of a true community, and were so pleased to join Jamestown and other local organizations in supporting the ARPD Haunted House and its youth programs, said Tonia Farinha, Director of Stores, West Coast, for Spirit.

Costume Contest – A total of 120 contestants competed in the Costume Contest, also co-sponsored by Spirit Halloween. Sixteen prizes and giveaways were awarded in eight categories, from toddlers to teens, couples and families. Trick-or-treat bags provided by Alameda South Shore Center were filled with Halloween candy, crayons, merchant promotions, and Spirit coloring books. China Gourmet, Great Clips, Chipotle, Pearls Deluxe Burgers, Bladium Sports & Fitness, European Wax Center, Dress Barn, Sees Candy, Fruits & Chocolate, Bon Voyage and Panera Breads donated contest prizes.

Pumpkin Patches – One hundred and twenty-five third graders from Alamedas Washington, Franklin, Bay Farm, and Paden elementary schools participated in the Decorate South Shore Center Pumpkin Patch program. The carved and decorated pumpkins were featured in window displays and around Center Court Stage. Beverlys, Office Max and Trader Joes sponsored discounted arts & crafts supplies.

Merchant participants in the Halloween & Harvest Festival included Chipotle, Fruits & Chocolate, Panera Breads, Bon Voyage, Sees Candy, Great Clips, China Gourmet, Beverlys, PetCo, OfficeMax, European Wax Center, and Dressbarn. Other vendors included Bladium Sports & Fitness Club, Mr. Shaps Balloon Artist, the Little Psychic Shop, Party Hoops and Abbey Party Rentals, among others.

Jamestown

Founded in 1983 with headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. and Cologne, Germany and offices in New York City, San Francisco, Ca. and Washington, D.C., Jamestown is a leader in acquisitions and value added management. Over 28 years, Jamestown has generated approximately $ 8 billion in strategic investments. The company is focused across the risk spectrum with core, core-plus and opportunistic funds in two primary markets: 24-hour cities and Sunbelt territories with strong demographic growth. For more information, visit http://www.jamestownproperties.com.

Alameda South Shore Center

Alameda South Shore Center is an established, 594,000-square-foot open-air outdoor mall located in the Bay Area community of Alameda, Calif. The only major shopping mall on the 23-square-mile island, the recently renovated property is home to a variety of national retail stores and restaurants, including Kohls, Safeway, Trader Joes, TJ Maxx, Starbucks, Ross, Old Navy, Petco, Payless Shoe Source, Bed Bath & Beyond, Sushi House, Applebees, Lens Crafters and The Childrens Place. The center has maintained its prominence as a thriving retail destination for more than 50 years. For more information, visit http://www.alamedasouthshorecenter.com.

Alameda

The City of Alameda is located on a 23-square-mile island adjacent to Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area. The community, home to the 270-acre Harbor Bay Business Park, Alameda College, 205-acre mixed use development Marina Village, is linked to nearby Oakland via three bridges and a tunnel system, and is served by bus and ferry lines for public transportation. Famous for its tree-lined streets and Victorian homes, Alameda was named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by Americas Promise Alliance in 2010. For more information on Alameda, visit http://www.cityofalamedaca.gov.

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Bronx, New York (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

In a major boost for the economy of the Bronx, New York City and New York State, Simone Development Companies has announced that Smith Electric Vehicles Corp., a leader in zero-emission, all-electric commercial vehicles, has signed a lease for a 90,000-square-foot industrial building at 295 Locust Avenue in the Bronx. Smith Electric will establish a new clean technology manufacturing facility at the site. The move is expected to create more than 100 new jobs.

The major announcement was made at a news conference held November 15that the Bronx County Building and attended by State, City and Borough officials as well as executives from Smith Electric and Simone Development. Among those at the event were Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.; Ken Adams, President and CEO of Empire State Development Corp., New York City Economic Development Corp. President Seth W. Pinsky, and Bryan Hansel, Founder, CEO and Chairman of Smith Electric Vehicles.

We are absolutely thrilled that Smith Electric Vehicles will be opening their new manufacturing facility inour state-of-the-art industrial property. This is a great day for the Bronx and a significant development for the entire regions economy. Not only will this facility create new jobs, it will also produce clean energy vehicles to improve our environment, said Joseph Simone, President of Simone Development Companies. This announcement is yet another example of the remarkable economic renaissance now under way in the Bronx, he added.

Smith Vehicle Corp., which is based in Kansas City, Missouri, will renovate and equip the building for its manufacturing assembly, service and sales facility. Beginning in 2012, the company will manufacture its Newton, a zero-emission all-electric commercial vehicle. In addition to making investments in renovations, equipment and training, Smith Electric is receiving a package of stateand city incentives valued at over $ 6 million.

Smith Electric vehicles operate in major urban centers, including New York City where companies such as PepsiCos Frito-Lay division, Duane Reade, Coca Cola, and Down East Seafood have purchased and currently operate Smith Electric vehicles.

Built in 2002, the Simone property at 295 Locust Avenuewas formerly occupied by the Murray Feiss Company, a major distributor of interior and exterior residential lighting and lamps. The building features a 70,000-square-foot ground floor and a 20,000-square-foot mezzanine with 5,000 square feet of office space.

Representing Simone Development in the lease transaction was James D. MacDonald,Director of Leasing. We are proud to have Smith Electric join Simone Developments growing roster of corporate tenants. We look forward to providing them with the first-class space they need to grow their business today and in the future, said Mr. MacDonald.

Headquartered in the Bronx, Simone Development Companies is a full service real estate investment company specializing in the acquisition and development of office, retail, industrial and residential properties in the tri-state area. The privately held company owns and manages an extensive range of commercial projects from multi-building office parks to retail and industrial space in WestchesterCounty, Queens, the Bronx, Long Island and Connecticut. The companys portfolio of more than 100 real estate properties totals over 5 million square feet of development space. The companys signature property is the 42-acre Hutchinson Metro Center office complex in the Bronx which features approximately 750,000 square feet of Class A office and medical space.

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Outer Banks, NC (PRWEB) November 18, 2011

The latest shopping trend this holiday season is the gift of a family vacation. A gift the entire family can enjoy together is hard to find, but a family beach vacation is sure to please everyone!

Sun Realty, the largest beach vacation rental company located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina is taking playing Santa to a whole new level. Back by popular demand, shoppers can buy a vacation gift certificate in any denomination for loved ones to use towards a future Outer Banks beach vacation.

The gift certificates are available just in time for the holiday season. As an added promotion, for the busiest shopping day of the year, Sun Realty is offering an exclusive incentive. Any gift certificate purchased on Black Friday will also come with a free early check-in ($ 100 value) to get that OBX beach vacation started even earlier.

Sun Realty is also offering an exclusive online promotion for another popular holiday shopping day, focusing on Cyber Monday, November 28, 2011. Sun Realty will give shoppers an additional 10% of the total amount of the gift certificate, which will be applied to the certificate.

Visit Sun Realtys website for more information on Vacation Gift Certificates or call 1-888-853-7770.

About Sun Realty:

Sun Realty is the largest real estate sales and vacation rental company on The Outer Banks of North Carolina. Established in 1980 by E. Paul Breaux, Sun Realty has 7 offices and manages a large selection of fine vacation homes from Carova to Hatteras Island. For more information visit http://www.sunrealtync.com, or call 1-888-853-7770.

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(PRWEB) November 19, 2011

Boca Ratons leading luxury Real Estate Broker, Palm Beach Premier Real Estate, announced today that it is expanding to the Island of Palm Beach and will be opening a new office in 2012. In anticipation of its expansion, Palm Beach Premier Real Estate has officially joined the Palm Beach Board of Realtors as an MLS Member.

The Island of Palm Beach Real Estate Market represents a wonderful opportunity for Palm Beach Premier Real Estate to expand our brand and to offer Palm Beach home owners, Palm Beach residents, Palm Beach home buyers and Palm Beach home sellers, as well as Palm Beach Rentals an exciting alternative to the Palm Beach Brokers that our target clientele are currently accustomed to, said Grant Freer, Founder and President of Palm Beach Premier Real Estate.

Were absolutely delighted to be able to join up and become members of The Palm Beach Board of Realtors and we are thoroughly looking forward to actively participating with the community.

According to Palm Beach Premier Real Estate Broker Gia Freer, who will train Palm Beach Agents at the new location, What separates Palm Beach Premier Real Estate is that we have a unique and distinctive brand, an emphasis on technology and innovation as well as a tremendous local expertise in Palm Beach County, where we specialize in exclusive Oceanfront and Intracoastal premier estate properties and luxury Condominiums.

Experienced Palm Beach REALTORS interested in joining the Team at Palm Beach Premier Real Estate should contact Gia Freer for additional information. Palm Beach Premier Real Estate is actively recruiting Real Estate Agents with proven experience and knowledge of the unique Island of Palm Beach lifestyle and marketplace.

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The Palm Beach Board of Realtors

Great Neck, NY (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

In the spirit of generosity that defines the season, the family of attorneys at Kiley, Kiley & Kiley PLLC in Great Neck, talk about the value of social media for attorneys and offer some light-hearted advice to holiday hosts and hostesses who want to avoid litigation.

As a multi-generational family business, were strongly rooted in legal history and precedent, but also attuned to the evolution of the law and its future, says attorney Jim Kiley, spokesperson for the Great Neck law firm of Kiley, Kiley & Kiley, PLLC. A big part of the future that our colleagues in the bar must embrace is the idea of serving their clients more effectively through the use of social media.

Kiley, Kiley & Kiley PLLC is a full-service law practice that has served clients in New York, Westchester, and Long Island for more than 35 years. Founder Donald T. Kiley, and his sons have more than 70 years of combined trial experience with expertise in personal injury, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, real estate, business transactions, estate planning, estate administration, matrimonial and general legal matters.

The Law & Social Media

Today, a website is just one aspect of a law firms online visibility. says Kiley. His firm posts regularly to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and has a library of videos uploaded to YouTube, as well as links to all sites from its homepage. Statistics show that consumers trust the information they locate online, says Kiley. If a business doesnt have a presence and positive reputation on the Internet, consumers are likely to wonder whether it is legitimate.

Kiley points to a study by the Pew Research Center that found 78% of consumers rely on ratings and reviews in making purchase decisions. An article in Law Practice Today, the webzine of the American Bar Associations Law Practice Management Section, further validates the importance of social media:

Empowered by the deep pool of resources available online, consumers and corporate counsel alike are inclined to educate themselves about various legal issues through blogs, online video and conversations in online community sites before they even compile a list of potential lawyers.

Attorneys who advertise are still often viewed with skepticism by consumers. Thats why social media posts should educate people with regard to their legal options, not hard-sell them on legal services, explains Kiley. The goal is to establish trust and build relationships with people in the community we serve…at holiday time and throughout the year.

8 Tips to Ensure Holidays Are Jolly Days

Kiley, Kiley & Kiley, PLLC wants everyone to have a safe, happy holiday season. Its always nice to welcome friends and family to your home, but there are risks involved, observes Kiley wryly. So we recommend that everyone take necessary precautions to avoid these legal entanglements:

Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii (PRWEB) November 21, 2011

A new ultra-luxury cottage at Kukui`ula is the first Kauai vacation rental offered exclusively through The Parrish Collection Kauai. Located in Hawaii’s newest community at Poipu Beach, the luxurious home boasts an impressive list of amenities and is impeccably furnished and decorated by world renowned interior designer, Donna Vallone. This home is perfect for the Kauai traveler who is looking for that refined and indulgent vacation experience.

The Kukui`ula Collection is the newest offering from Parrish Kauai and comes during the fifth anniversary of the company’s change in ownership and branding from Grantham Resorts and Real Estate, according to President JP Parrish. The excitement generated is at an all-time high as we announce this new rental opportunity, said Parrish. The bar is yet again raised for those visitors looking to experience Kauai’s finest jewel.

Only the best homes and condos are part of its collection which offers the largest variety of professionally managed Kauai vacation rentals and the most oceanfront homes in Poipu.

The Parrish Collection Kauai is a source of pride for Nancy Grantham, the company’s previous owner, who said, “It is wonderful to see my 20 years operating Grantham Resorts continuing to prosper in the capable hands of JP. I so admire and respect the standard of excellence that continues.”

The excellence that Ms. Grantham speaks of is shown in the accolades and recommendations received nationally by The Parrish Collection Kauai for its high level of guest satisfaction.

JP Parrish commented that, “The strength in our company is an outstanding team that prides itself in surpassing expectations and building great relationships with owners and guests. Our first five years have been exciting and I look forward to those ahead. Our Kukui`ula Collection marks a new era for Parrish Kauai and further expansion in the high end luxury Kauai vacation rental market.”

Makai Cottage Description:

One of the most luxurious Kauai vacation homes on island, the air conditioned residence features partial ocean views, 4,500 square feet, four bedroom suites each with private bath, a separate guest cottage, an outdoor lava rock shower, swimming pool and spa. Complementing the superior amenities is the Parrish Kauai full service guest concierge and personal planning prior to check-in.

Reservations are now being accepted for stays beginning January 1, 2012 by calling 800-325-5701. Rates start at $ 650 nightly and a minimum seven night stay is required.

About The Parrish Collection Kauai, LLC:

The Parrish Collection Kauai, established in 1984, represents the islands finest selection and variety of luxury Kauai vacation rentals. Recently chosen a 2011 Top Rental Manager by FlipKey, their distinguished collection of 200 homes and condominiums on Kauais North and South Shores is complemented with a dedicated long-term staff and a full service Guest Concierge. Four offices are located in Koloa, Princeville, and at Poipu Beach to assist guests and owners. Online direct booking and property information is available on their website.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with JP Parrish, please call Anne English at 808-742-2000.

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