On Realty

Wednesday, 10 December 2008

Kohl Industrial Park Topping-Off Celebration Rises to the Occasion Participants Gathered to Sign a "Ceremonial" Final Beam

Kohl Solutions, the Teaneck, NJ-based property development and management firm, is pleased to announce the "topping-off" of its latest property, Kohl Industrial Park, 225 North Route 303 in Congers, NY, marking a significant addition to Rockland county's designated Empire Zone, which took place Wednesday, October 22 at 3:00 pm

(PRWEB) December 10, 2008 -- Kohl Solutions, the Teaneck, NJ-based property development and management firm, is pleased to announce the "topping-off" of its latest property, Kohl Industrial Park, 225 North Route 303 in Congers, NY, marking a significant addition to Rockland county's designated Empire Zone, which took place Wednesday, October 22 at 3:00 pm.

The ceremony commemorated the rising of the final steel beam topping off the 252,000 square foot building.

Because of its ideal location, near to key bridges and highways and in the coveted Empire Zone, Kohl Industrial Park is a wonderful vehicle to help more bring businesses and employees to New York

"Because of its ideal location, near to key bridges and highways and in the coveted Empire Zone, Kohl Industrial Park is a wonderful vehicle to help more bring businesses and employees to New York," said Kohl Solutions founder Leonard Kohl.

In addition to its central location, the building also boasts thirty foot ceilings, providing, according to Kohl, "a full pallet's more storage than the average industrial space."

"Fifty years ago, Leonard Kohl developed his first property, Whitewood Estates, here in Rockland," said Kohl Solutions President, Alan Litt, "The development of Kohl Industrial Park happily brings our company full circle."

Kohl Solutions itself will be the first tenant in the new building and two others have already signed on as well. Its first outside tenant is Casabella, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of cleaning tools, kitchen and bath accessories and organizing products.

Founder and CEO Bruce Kaminstein is excited about the new space since it will allow him to house all 60 of his employees under one roof. "The Kohl property solved all my company's needs - dynamic space in our home state and all the tax benefits afforded by the Empire Zone," said Kaminstein.

Steve Zavagli, President and CEO of the second signed tenant, WynnStarr, the leading provider of creative, savory flavor and food products for nearly 20 years, is looking at the new headquarters as the perfect facility for his company's technical labs and sales and administration.

"The new space will help us expand and showcase our capabilities to our customers in a well thought-out and truly scenic setting," said Zavagli.

Celebration attendees included Rockland County Executive, Honorable C. Scott Vanderhoef; Clarkstown Town Supervisor, Honorable Alexander J. Gromack; President and CEO of Rockland Economic Development Corporation, Ron Hicks; and Steven Porath, Director of Economic Development for REDC, who each signed a symbolic "final beam" to be placed somewhere in the facility at a later date. Immediately following the ceremony, guests were served coffee and refreshments.

Kohl Solutions is a leading full service construction company in New Jersey, providing 80 years of combined experience in general contracting, construction management, site planning and permit acquisition. The principals of Kohl Construction Group have been providing real estate development and design build service for commercial and residential buildings in New Jersey and New York since 1953.

Contact:
Marijane Funess
mj @ theonswitch.com
914.773.4225

See Also:

[Via PRWeb: Business Real Estate]

Ocean Lakes Family Campground Makes the "A" Grade in the Nation's First Consumer Satisfaction Survey of Independent, Privately Owned Campgrounds

The 3,447 site park, located on 310 oceanfront acres in Myrtle Beach, SC received an "A" grade in overall guest satisfaction for the year 2008.

Customer service is so important - after all, we are in the hospitality industry. More than 80% of our guests are repeat visitors, so we need to know if there is a problem.

Myrtle Beach, SC (Vocus/PRWEB ) December 10, 2008 -- Ocean Lakes Family Campground was one of 21 campgrounds and RV resorts across the United States to earn an all around "A" grade in the nation's first consumer satisfaction survey of privately owned campgrounds and RV parks.

Ocean Lakes Family Campground receives "A" grade in overall guest satisfaction

The 3,447 site park, located on 310 oceanfront acres in Myrtle Beach, SC received an "A" grade in overall guest satisfaction for the year 2008. "Customer service is so important - after all, we are in the hospitality industry. More than 80% of our guests are repeat visitors, so we need to know if there is a problem." explains Barb Krumm, Director of Marketing and Public Relations. "We believe there is always room for improvement."

Ocean Lakes produces a magazine for its guests annually with park information such as amenity details, hours of operation, park policies, event information, TV cable listings, area attractions and more. "We have incorporated a postage paid guest survey into our magazine for years to encourage guest feedback. The ratings and comments are compiled and displayed near all of our time clocks for our teammates to read. It has helped all 170+ teammates see what our guests really think about us and has helped our team identify and address any problems. The addition of the online survey provides a user friendly tool with qualitative results, over time I believe we will rely more on those results," comments Krumm. Not only has the campground surveyed its guests for years, but it also surveys its employees every few years through an outside consultant regarding its quality as a place of employment.

Nearly 13,000 camping and RV enthusiasts participated in the 2008 online survey, which evaluated guest experiences at independent campgrounds and RV resorts affiliated with the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.

"Camping and RV enthusiasts didn't hold back when it came to telling us which parks they liked and which ones needed improvements," said Bob MacKinnon, president and CEO of GuestRated.com, the Murrieta, California based company that conducted the online survey.
MacKinnon added that GuestRated.com provides guest satisfaction surveys for more than 4,000 parks affiliated with the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), or roughly half of the nation's private parks.

"The results of these online surveys will go a long way toward helping consumers identify the nation's finest campgrounds and RV resorts," MacKinnon said, adding, "The surveys are also helping private park owners identify and prioritize their improvements, based on their guests' perceptions."

Consumers are invited to submit their own reviews of the private campgrounds and RV resorts they have recently visited by logging on to www.gocampingamerica.com and clicking on the "Review a Park" tab. Survey results for many parks are posted on the GoCampingAmerica website. Ocean Lakes Family Campground encourages guests to complete the online survey with a "Review this Park" icon and hyperlink on their home page, www.oceanlakes.com. Survey participants rate Overall Experience, Service Quality, Facilities Condition, Campsites, Rental Units, Restrooms and Amenities. Ocean Lakes has maintained an overall 4.7 out of 5 rating for 2008.

The GuestRated.com national online survey program was launched in February 2008 in collaboration with the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC).

Media Contacts:

Barb Krumm
Ocean Lakes Director of Marketing & Public Relations
(843) 828-4829
cell (843) 457-0601
(High resolution park photos available upon request via bkrumm(at)oceanlakes.com.)

Bob MacKinnon
MacKinnon Campground Consulting
866-608-2267
bob(at)campgroundconsulting.com

See Also:

[Via PRWeb: Business Real Estate]

US Developers Showcase Vacation Properties in Toronto, Canada

At Central Showplace, Canadians will be able to preview a number of US vacation properties, learn about various resort destinations across the U. S. and have their questions about buying in the U. S. answered. The goal is to educate, enabling Canadian consumers to make educated decisions.

Most of the traditional ways developers reach out to consumers in foreign cities are not effective and don't serve either party very well. So we decided to bring the developments to the people who would be most interested in learning about them

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) December 10, 2008 -- Imagine being able to explore a luxurious oceanfront condominium in North Carolina, a second home in Orlando, or a super new storm resistant building right on the Gulf of Mexico in Texas, all at once without even setting foot on a plane, Toronto residents interested in buying in the U. S. can do that at Central Showplace, a 12-month-a-year permanent expo showcasing resort properties and developments in the U. S. that recently opened in a ground floor retail space in the Soho Metropolitan Hotel at 38 Blue Jay's Way in Toronto.

Even though a quarter of all foreign buyers in the U. S last year hailed from north of the border, the challenge of buying in a foreign country remains a formidable obstacle for Canadians thinking about a second home in the U. S. Finding the right property in the right location and knowing enough about the market and the buying process to be certain of the decision can be time consuming and often costly.

It's a dilemma familiar to Harold Green, a marketing expert who has helped launch resort developments across North America. "Most of the traditional ways developers reach out to consumers in foreign cities are not effective and don't serve either party very well. So we decided to bring the developments to the people who would be most interested in learning about them," he says, emphasizing the incentive that inspired for Central Showplace.

At Central Showplace, Canadians will be able to preview a number of properties, learn about various resort destinations across the U. S. and have their questions about buying in the U. S. answered. Although the information is very similar to what potential buyers find at an onsite sales center, the atmosphere at Central Showplace is decidedly low key. The goal is to educate, enabling Canadian consumers to make educated decisions. Since some of Central Showplace staff members have visited the properties, they can give potential buyers first-hand insights into the experience at each as well as answer specific questions.

Most importantly, according to Green, since Canadians are often uncertain about buying in the U. S., Central Showplace will take them through the buying process step by step. Affiliations with lenders, lawyers and accountants will provide individual support and answers to address their specific concerns about purchasing a second home in the U.S.

Another valuable introduction to the U. S. markets comes from ongoing series of events and seminars. The series kicks off in November with a seminar, "Financing the U. S. Acquisition," conducted by a proven lender who has facilitated mortgage financing in the U. S. for Canadians. Additionally, the group's extensive relationship with Canadian real estate brokers is another important facet that will give resort developers even greater exposure in this market.

Central Showplace doesn't replace actually visiting a resort before a purchase, but it does reduce the number of trips one has to make and it makes those visits more productive and enjoyable. Consumers who were introduced to a resort at Central Showplace say the information they gained before leaving home was an invaluable foundation that gave them a much greater degree of certainty about their choice. And once they got to the resort they found they were open and receptive to the experience.

Central Showplace is now open.

About Central Showplace:
Central Showplace (www.centralshowplace.com) is permanent retail expo and information website showcasing U.S. resort properties to second home buyers in Canada. Central Showplace provides information to Canadians about real estate opportunities available in the southern U.S. and assists buyers in obtaining information essential to a purchase decision.

About Marie-Josee Lafontaine:
Harold Green is a partner in Central Showplace and founder of Scollard Group International (www.scollardgroup.com). Working with leading real estate developers, Harold Green and Scollard Group have successfully marketed real estate developments throughout North America using a multi-faceted marketing that strategically takes a developer from concept to closing.

For Company Bios and High Resolution Images Contact:

Marie-Josee Lafontaine (Partner)
Cell.: 416.986.1533 (Toronto)
Cell.: 713.539.4361 (Texas)
E-Mail: josee@centralshowplace.com
Website: www.centralshowplace.com

See Also:

[Via PRWeb: Business Real Estate]

SoftwareCEO Offers Help to Software Executives Struggling with Recession

Free special editorial package now available on how to make software firms "recession proof"

This special coverage illustrates the ongoing mandate of SoftwareCEO to help the software industry flourish, even through difficult circumstances like the current downturn

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. (Vocus/PRWEB ) December 10, 2008 -- Software executives looking for help during the current economic downtown have a new resource at their fingertips through SoftwareCEO, the world's largest online community of software executives.

CompTIA Logo

SoftwareCEO has published a special editorial package with more than 35 practical tips on how to "recession-proof" any software firm. This multimedia package combines comprehensive articles and audio interviews with leading software executives, along with links to more than 20 external resources, presentations and research reports.

The editorial package focuses on four key areas of any software business: finance, operations, sales, and marketing; and offers some compelling suggestions, including:

Forget about an IPO or getting venture capital any time soon.
Instead of a lump-sum payment, offer monthly or quarterly subscription pricing.
Offer financing for software through HP, IBM, or Microsoft financing programs.
Use the recession to weed out weak employees.
Move up the food chain to senior executives who still have budget.
Dump lists of features and benefits and ROI calculators; and focus on the prospect's pain.
Shift trade show dollars to more effective tactics, like (surprise!) direct mail.
Invest more in public relations and social networking, but don't pretend to be something you're not.
When you lose a deal, hire the salesperson that beat out your team.
If you have the resources, think about strategic acquisitions.

This special content is available free to all visitors to the SoftwareCEO.com website from December 9, 2008 through January 6, 2009. This is twice as long as any editorial content is normally available before being archived.

"This special coverage illustrates the ongoing mandate of SoftwareCEO to help the software industry flourish, even through difficult circumstances like the current downturn," said Robert Biddle, publisher of SoftwareCEO. "Our mission is to provide our industry with the world's best editorial content, online forums, useful downloads, and educational classes through Software University. Our 41,000-plus members are committed to making it through the recession, and we're committed to helping them."

SoftwareCEO also will offer a special panel discussion titled "Recession-Proof Your Software" from 9 - 10:30 a.m. CST Thursday, December 19. For more information, visit http://www.softwareceo.com.

About SoftwareCEO.com
SoftwareCEO is a resource-packed electronic newsletter and web portal built by software executives, for software executives. It's the software industry's "Page One" for information and advice on software marketing, software sales, software business, software pricing and financing, and software services. For more information, visit http://www.softwareceo.com.

About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the voice of the world's information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. For more information, please visit www.comptia.org.

Contact:
Steven Ostrowski
Director, Corporate Communications
CompTIA
630-678-8468

See Also:

THE MOMMY MANIFESTO™ - Because it's Time for an Economic Revolution

The New Economy is being created as you sleep--and this is your wake-up call. Forget about a recession, we're living in historic times offering historic opportunity. In the New Economy, women are in control, and Small is the New Big, and Mom is the New Green™

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 10, 2008 -- "We're at a critical time in the history of our country," says Kim Lavine, bestselling author of the book MOMMY MILLIONAIRE and America's expert on inspirational business advice. "The economic future of this country is in the hands of women, particularly moms, who control $8.5 trillion in consumer spending each year, or three-quarters of the American economy. Add in the fact that women are starting businesses at twice the rate of men and you can understand why women are emerging as the most powerful economic force in history."

MommyMillionaire.com: Where Dreams Become Reality (tm)

Lavine has shared her business advice and inspiration with millions on the Today Show, Rachel Ray, NBC & ABC news, CNN, CNBC, NPR, Oprah & Friends Radio Network, LifetimeTV.com, and features in USA Today, Country Living, Guideposts, Women's World, and American Baby to name a few. http://www.tinyurl.com/mommymillionairemediahighlight. Now she's taking her unique brand of advice to her own online magazine at http://www.mommymillionaire.com. The writers of the new Mommy Millionaire Magazine are part of the world-wide Mommy Millionaire Community, who are busy turning their dreams of financial independence into reality, while simultaneously re-defining success on their own terms.

"We're starting an economic revolution," says Lavine. "Don't believe me? Watch the video: http://www.mommymillionaire.com/the-mommy-manifesto/ . Our revolution isn't a political revolution - it's an economic revolution. It's not an individual's revolution, it's a family revolution. In the New Economy that we're creating, Small is the New Big, and Mom is the New Green™." In fact, Lavine is encouraging everyone to Buy Mom™ this holiday season through her Holiday Buying Guide at www.mommymillionaire.com, showcasing innovative products and businesses from around the world.

With record corporate layoffs, an increasingly global economy, and the end to job security as we know it, the American economic landscape is transforming at record speed. At the same time monumental changes in technology and communication are leveling the playing field between small entrepreneurs and big businesses in massive and ground-breaking ways, creating historic opportunities for personal wealth. The new Mommy Millionaire Magazine provides the roadmap to success in the New Economy, giving everyone including laid-off workers, start-up businesses and seasoned entrepreneurs the tools they need to compete and succeed.

"Take it from somebody on the front lines: everything in the world of business is up for grabs. The book is being rewritten daily on what the new wealth opportunities of tomorrow are. The economic future of our country doesn't belong to big companies anymore. The future belongs to the individual, and the future is now!"

The proof is that despite a recession, America is in the midst of the largest entrepreneurial surge this country has ever seen. In the last two years a record number of Americans started companies, more than at the height of the dot-com hysteria. There are currently 30 million entrepreneurs in America and 11 million of them are women, who are starting businesses at two times the rate of men. New data from the SBA showing 26% growth in firms with no employees testifies to the prediction by expert trend forecasters of an age in which micro-companies produce new ingenious products and devise new strategies to take them direct to consumers via the internet.

Still, entrepreneurship remains a risky endeavor. The SBA estimates that 40% of all business fail in 1 year. Of those who survive, 80% fail in 5 years, and of those who survive 5 years, another 80% fail. "Everyone obviously needs all the help they can get!" says Lavine.

Lavine started Mommy Millionaire Media, a multi-media company focused on developing traditional and new media opportunities in publishing, TV, radio, social networking, and digital formats, in January of '08, and in addition to the online magazine has a new book deal in the works, a TV production deal, and a world-wide social network community at http://www.mommymillionaire.com.

"Women are the architects of this New Economy, not just in this country, but around the world," says Lavine. "It's a time of historic opportunity and I'm here to show people how to take advantage of it."

For More Information, Contact:

Kim Lavine
President and CEO
Mommy Millionaire Media and Green Daisy
616-402-8926

Mommy Millionaire Media Advertising Sales
Debbie Wentworth
Events & Media Management
3823 Crystal Waters Lane N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 293-9552 cell (616) 363-3520 fax

Speaking & Author Events
Harriet Seltzer
Author Events; St. Martin's Press
175 5th Avenue; 15th Floor
New York, NY
646-307-5567

Kim is the President and CEO of Mommy Millionaire Media and Green Daisy, Inc-a lifestyle brand focused on balancing life with love (tm)--and the best selling author of Mommy Millionaire. Kim has appeared on The Today Show, Rachel Ray, NBC & ABC news, CNN, CNBC, NPR, Oprah & Friends Radio Network, LifetimeTV.com, and has been featured in USA Today, Country Living, Guideposts, Women's World, and American Baby, to name a few. Kim is on a mission to empower people to follow their dreams, inspiring them with hope, honesty and faith.

Kim's book has been called by Publisher's Weekly in a Starred Review: "A top-notch, how-to guide on launching a business. Lavine's human and authoritative story make this one of the most engaging and useful resources available for readers hoping to convert their passion into a healthy company...a rare gem." USA Today says ""Mommy Millionaire is loaded with resources for a fledgling business person...armed with a good idea and boundless energy." Barbara De Angelis, PH.D.-#1 New York Times Bestselling Author says, "Mommy Millionaire is an inspiring gift and road map to success for anyone who's ever had a dream."

Strategy and Business Magazine chose Mommy Millionaire as one of the best business books of 2007: "Kim Lavine's memoir-cum- business-primer breaks new ground in the crowded field of startup sagas. By seamlessly blending the epiphanies that she gained through launching a business with practical lessons, Lavine has packaged a core set of new-venture tenets into something fresh and relevant....Lavine's book is worth reading."

"Everything begins with a search for something better--a dream, an idea, the courage to face a challenge, and the passion to get it done.
You can do it.
Believe in yourself.
Change the rules.
Join the revolution."
From MOMMY MILLIONAIRE, by Kim Lavine

See Also:

Report: Real Estate Prices Fall By 0.8% in November

The Altos Research National Real Estate Report measures current real estate data in major markets around the country. November data shows Las Vegas continuing to lead the country in home price declines. Inventory levels declined in most markets even as the days-on-market statistics climbed.

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) December 10, 2008 - The Altos 10-City Composite Price Index showed a decline in asking prices of 0.8% in November and 2.4% for the past three months. Prices of properties listed for-sale fell in 20 of 26 major markets according to the Real-Time Housing Market Report, published by Altos Research, the premier source for real-time real estate research, and market analysis consultancy Real IQ.

Altos 10-City National Composite Real Estate Price Trend

Tight credit, job losses and plunging consumer confidence continued to pressure listing prices in most major markets during November

Asking prices fell at the fastest rate in Las Vegas - down 3.3% during November - and 6.9% over the most recent three-month period. This marks the eighth consecutive month that Las Vegas has posted the fastest rate of declining prices among major markets. Listing prices rose at the fastest rate in Houston - up 2.4% in November. Denver, Dallas and Houston are now the only markets showing three months of sequential price increases.

"Tight credit, job losses and plunging consumer confidence continued to pressure listing prices in most major markets during November," said Michael Simonsen, CEO and co-founder of Altos Research. "Recent government actions to reduce mortgage rates and slow the pace of foreclosures could finally start to stem the decline but we don't expect to see major changes until at least mid-2009."

Inventory levels declined in 24 of 26 major markets with only Phoenix and Las Vegas registering small increases. Across the 10-City Composite Index markets, inventory declined by 5.1% in November and 7.5% over the past three months. Inventory fell by the largest amounts in Boston, San Francisco and Seattle. "Inventory levels have continued to decline for many months and November was no exception," said Stephen Bedikian, partner and research director for Real IQ. "The real estate industry continues to work through the large inventory overhang but only very slowly."

Twenty-four of 26 markets had an average days-on-market of 100 or more. The average days-on-market rose in all but one market - Las Vegas - where it was effectively flat during November. By far, the market with the slowest rate of inventory turnover was Miami at an average of 179 days-on-market. Miami has experienced the slowest market turnover in every month since September 2007. San Francisco enjoyed the fastest rate of turnover with an average days-on-market of 92.

The report examines housing pricing, inventory levels and market conditions in 31 major U.S. metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs): Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington, DC. The Real-Time Real Estate Report is released every month.

About Altos Research
Altos Research LLC pioneered real-time real estate research. Founded in 2005, the company's information products serve investors, traders, and thousands of real estate professionals. Because real estate data is traditionally obscure and highly latent, Altos built the Real-Time Market Intelligence(TM) platform to monitor dozens of housing market metrics as they are right now in local markets across the country. The company publishes real estate reports and real estate data each week for thousands of zip codes around the country.

See Also:

Report: Real Estate Prices Fall By 0.8% in November

Altos 10-City National Composite Real Estate Price Trend

Tight credit, job losses and plunging consumer confidence continued to pressure listing prices in most major markets during November

See Also:

[Via PRWeb: Business Real Estate]

On Realty

Wednesday, 10 December 2008

Kohl Industrial Park Topping-Off Celebration Rises to the Occasion Participants Gathered to Sign a "Ceremonial" Final Beam

Ocean Lakes Family Campground Makes the "A" Grade in the Nation's First Consumer Satisfaction Survey of Independent, Privately Owned Campgrounds

US Developers Showcase Vacation Properties in Toronto, Canada

SoftwareCEO Offers Help to Software Executives Struggling with Recession

THE MOMMY MANIFESTO™ - Because it's Time for an Economic Revolution

Report: Real Estate Prices Fall By 0.8% in November

Report: Real Estate Prices Fall By 0.8% in November

Link Roll

Blog Archive

On Realty

Wednesday, 10 December 2008

Kohl Industrial Park Topping-Off Celebration Rises to the Occasion Participants Gathered to Sign a "Ceremonial" Final Beam

Ocean Lakes Family Campground Makes the "A" Grade in the Nation's First Consumer Satisfaction Survey of Independent, Privately Owned Campgrounds

US Developers Showcase Vacation Properties in Toronto, Canada

SoftwareCEO Offers Help to Software Executives Struggling with Recession

THE MOMMY MANIFESTO&#8482; - Because it's Time for an Economic Revolution

Report: Real Estate Prices Fall By 0.8% in November

Report: Real Estate Prices Fall By 0.8% in November

Link Roll

Blog Archive

THE MOMMY MANIFESTO™ - Because it's Time for an Economic Revolution