There has been a marked increase in the demand for timber in Brazil, driving up local timber prices, according to FRA.
Bainbridge Island, WA, November 17, 2012 - There has been a marked increase in the demand for timber in Brazil, driving up local timber prices, according to Forestry Research Associates (FRA).
The research and analysis consultancy was responding to the recent figures published by Wood Resources Quarterly. The figures show that the investment in housing and infrastructure in Brazil is resulting in major growth in the timber industry, with more and more timber being required for construction, energy and charcoal purposes.
In addition to the local demand, the fact that the Brazilian real has been losing value has meant that Brazil’s own timber and timber products are growing in popularity abroad, leading to more exportation of Brazilian-sourced timber.
“The vital part in all of this,” claims FRA’s analysis partner, Peter Collins, “is that the timber being used at home and exported abroad is sustainably sourced.
"It would be a tragedy if the demand led to more deforestation in the Amazon, for example."
FRA is now calling for more investment in Brazilian plantation projects, such as those run by Greenwood Management, which manages fast-growing, non-native species of tree in sustainable forestry plantations for use in construction and charcoal production.
What’s more, those who invest in this type of plantation will see healthy returns as demand for timber increases and prices grow in response. Although the price being paid for timber and products like Pulpwood are coming down from a US dollar perspective, the real’s value has dropped, which means the prices being paid locally are actually increasing significantly and have been for some time.
“It’s a great time to invest in managed forestry in Brazil," claimed Mr Collins. He added, “market conditions are looking strong and for alternative investors, timber offers a prefect mix of returns on investment and ethical credentials, which makes it an attractive choice for many following the economic crisis."
Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 316 8394
info@forestry-research.com
http://www.forestry-research.com
Luxury Travel Vietnam Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has a Successful World Travel Market London 2012
Hanoi, Vietnam, November 15, 2012 - Pham Ha, CEO and founder of Luxury Travel Ltd. held high level meetings with representatives of a large number of companies and the leaders of the luxury tourism industry.
“There are many tour operators and travel agents who are interested in our award winning luxury tour operations and who are looking for new luxury travel products in Vietnam thanks to new direct flights and huge demand from British travelers. Vietnam is getting more and more popular in the UK and Ireland markets and we have many new contracts and accounts. We are seeing particular demand for Myanmar and the biggest growth is expected for this country, which is becoming more popular in the UK due to political changes and new developments. Further, this year again, Luxury Travel is an official supporter of Responsible Tourism Day at WTM” said Pham Ha.
He stressed that the UK market is very important to the company and that it is seeking to dominate this market with more staff and increasing the number of private small groups that it serves. This will be primarily through tailor-made holidays via the sales office based in London, as well as the launch of a new website (www.luxury-travels.co.uk)aimed solely at British holiday makers.
“British holidaymakers like custom and private tours, not big groups. The boom in demand suggests that holidaymakers are becoming increasingly canny and watching exchange rates as well as seeking out keenly-priced packages before deciding on their destination. ” he said.
With its natural attractions, high end services, luxury hotels and resorts, and an impressive convention center, Vietnam is set to receive the adventure, leisure or business traveler
According to this luxury tour operator, UK visitor numbers into Indochina are constantly growing. Luxury Travel handled around one per cent of the 80,000 or so British visitors to Vietnam last year, a 68 percent increase over 2011.
Britain’s tourists, according to Ha, picked Vietnam for their vacations for safety, affordable prices, authenticity, warm weather, and convenient direct flights.
Britons traveling to Vietnam are looking for a more authentic experiences and seek to have a deeper understanding of the country’s culture, food, history and everyday life. While Thailand is geared more toward mass market tourism, Vietnam is a destination that is attractive to a more selective class of travelers.
Luxury Travel Ltd.’s booking record indicates that British travelers prefer cultural experiences and beach extensions, while many also combine Vietnam and Cambodia or Myanmar into one trip.
Pham Ha said the company earned 23 billion dong (US$1.1 million) in revenue last year, a 30 percent increase over 2011.
“We expect another 30 per cent growth this year, and to reach 35 billion dong or (USD 1.64 Million) in 2013 for the UK market” added Ha
He confirmed that his representative office in London and sales and marketing team will expand its stand and come back to WTM 2013.
Vietnam-based Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel and serves today’s most sophisticated travelers with luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel excels in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent award: “Best Luxury Tour Operator”. www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany
Contact:
Linh Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com
“Wine & Strings” Ep Out Now, With Full Length Album Due Early 2013
Los Angeles, CA, November 15, 2012 - Ethan Farmer aka E-Bassman is a celebrated bass player and is no stranger to the music scene playing and touring with the likes of Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Patti LaBelle, Darius Rucker, Lionel Richie. Ethan was introduced to his instrument of choice…the bass at the age of five and then became the youngest member of the family group The Amazing Farmer Singers at the age of eight. From that early introduction, it has been a relationship that has only grown and evolved.
Ethan Farmer is truly changing the way we hear music today. He has crafted and honed his talent to make the listening experience a journey. Farmer has blurred the lines and taken in the influences of jazz, funk, soul, and rock &roll to create his eclectic sound. E-Bassman shares, “I want people to walk away from my show feeling like they did during Woodstock. Just a good feeling that people remember for generations and it was all about the music.”
Now, E-Bassman is focused on his solo career with the launch of his single “Watch.” From the first note, he hooks the listener with its up-tempo rhythm. The single can be found on his seven song EP Wine and Strings, which is currently available online at iTunes and will be followed up with the full-length album in February 2013.
Ethan is currently touring Europe with the legendary Lionel Richie and will be wrapping up the world-wide jaunt in December. After the back to back tours with NKOTB and Richie, he is finally able to focus full-time on his on his solo efforts and promotions for his upcoming full length release courtesy of Good People Club Music Group.
Be sure to follow Ethan Farmer as he prepares the full-length album Wine & Strings 2.0 for release in February of 2013.
For upcoming announcements, tour dates and more, check out Ethan Farmer at:
http://ethan-farmer.com/
http://www.facebook.com/EbassmanFarmer
View Ethan Farmer’s new video “Watch”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F92XZuUMGxM&feature=plcp
Ethan Farmer Tourdates with Lionel Richie
Date Venue City Country
November 16, 2012 Metro Radio Arena Newcastle Great Britain
November 17, 2012 Motorpoint Arena Sheffield Great Britain
November 21, 2012 Arena Budapest Hungary
November 22, 2012 Wiener Stadthalle Vienna Austria
November 24, 2012 Schleyerhalle Stuttgart Germany
November 26, 2012 O2 Arena Berlin Germany
November 28, 2012 Zenith Paris France
December 1, 2012 KoPi Oberhausen Germany
December 3, 2012 O2 World Hamburg Germany
December 4, 2012 Forum Horsens Denmark
December 6, 2012 Lanxess Arena Koln Germany
December 10, 2012 The O2 Dublin Ireland
December 11, 2012 Odyssey Arena Belfast UK
December 13, 2012 Aberdeen Exhibition & Conf. Centre Aberdeen UK
December 14, 2012 Scottish Exhibition & Conf. Centre Glasgow UK
December 15, 2012 Nottingham Capital FM Arena Nottingham UK
Contact;
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323 806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com/
Veritas Prep SAT 2400 prep course recognized by parents for superb functionality and effectiveness in preparing students for the exam; it is among only a handful of education products to make the grade
Malibu, CA, November 15, 2012 - Veritas Prep today announced that its SAT prep course, Veritas Prep SAT 2400, has been recognized by The National Parenting Center with its prestigious Seal of Approval. The Seal of Approval program receives between 600 and 700 applications annually, and fewer than a dozen products are selected in each category in an award cycle. The award marks another significant milestone for the SAT prep course that has quickly become the standard of the industry.
The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval program is most notable because it is based on evaluations solicited directly from parents and their children. For over 30 years, the independent testing procedure has asked parents and their children to provide reviews on products and services from educational and entertainment to travel destinations in order to advise, support and guide parents with sound, responsible counsel.
According to the National Parenting Center, “All parents want to give their children that extra edge and Veritas Prep's SAT program does just that. Parents felt confident when they learned that Veritas Prep was the company behind the program. Parents reported a marked rise in their children's confidence level with each practice test that they took. The online videos are clear, concise and quite easy to digest. There are many classes and tutors available to help prepare for this very important test but our testers felt that their children were in good hands with Veritas Prep.”
“We are honored that The National Parenting Center recognizes the value and quality of Veritas Prep SAT 2400 with its Seal of Approval. This award is a testament to the course’s unique and effective approach to SAT preparation,” said Chad Troutwine co-founder and CEO of Veritas Prep. “With seemingly countless test preparation courses available, where can parents even begin to choose? This award is one more reason why parents can be confident they have found in Veritas Prep the most effective SAT preparation for their child.”
Veritas Prep SAT 2400 is the only global SAT class developed by a perfect score recipient. It is available in-person, live online, on-demand or in private tutoring sessions and features proven strategies and techniques to help students achieve their highest possible score. The course offers multiple advantages over competitor’s prep courses, including a longer course format, higher instructor standards, and a zero risk, money-back guarantee. Unlike other SAT test prep courses offered in the industry, Veritas Prep SAT 2400 allows a student to take the course again at no charge or receive a full refund without having to approve perfect attendance and homework completion.
To learn more about Veritas Prep SAT 2400 and its other test prep and college admissions consulting services visit http://www.veritasprep.com/sat/.
About Veritas Prep
Veritas Prep is the world’s largest privately-owned provider of test prep and admissions consulting services. It offers industry-leading programs to help applicants improve standardized test scores and gain admission to the world’s most selective universities. Founded in 2002 by graduates of the Yale School of Management, Veritas Prep offers its live classroom GMAT prep course in more than 90 cities worldwide and as an interactive online course available to students everywhere. Its Veritas Prep SAT 2400 course is available as a classroom course, live online, on demand or in private tutoring sessions and features the only zero risk, money back guarantee in the industry. In addition, Veritas Prep offers admissions consulting services for applicants seeking entry into competitive business schools, law schools, medical schools and other graduate programs. For more information, visit veritasprep.com.
Contact:
Kavitha Thimmaiah
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303 433 7020
kthimmaiah@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
The Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) Grand Canyon Council has partnered with the acclaimed International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE), co-locating its Scout-O-Rama with the state’s largest annual outdoorsmen event for the entire family.
Phoenix/Glendale, Arizona, November 14, 2012 - The Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) Grand Canyon Council has partnered with the acclaimed International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE), co-locating its Scout-O-Rama with the state’s largest annual outdoorsmen event for the entire family. The Sportsmen's Expo will make its 13th appearance in Arizona during the week of February 21st - 24th at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. BSA’s outdoor Scout-O-Rama, on UoP grounds, will attract 15,000-20,000 youth and family members on Saturday, February 23.
Some of the activities planned for Scout-O-Rama include Dutch-oven cooking, knots and lashing, push carts, monkey bridges, water rockets, archery and more. Families who participate in Scout-O-Rama will also receive ISE $2 discount coupons. Inside the Expo, the new Scouts Challenge will offer prizes to troops competing in several activities, including BB-gun and archery ranges, rock-climbing wall, catch-and-release fishing, and a radio-controlled offroad race track, hosted by Arizona Off Highway Vehicle Coalition.
Families and outdoors enthusiasts are invited to participate in Scout-O-Rama for just $5. Families that include a uniformed Scout enter for free. According to Ty Page, Grand Canyon Council Program Director, “The lifelong values and basic survival skills these young boys learn are bound to shape who they are for years to come. We foster the values of leadership and personal responsibility, but also, we encourage Scouts to help others along the way. It’s going to be a great day!”
Inside the UoP Stadium’s 160,000-square-foot space, the ISE’ 300+ exhibitor companies will sell the hottest new fishing, hunting, offroading and RVing, boating and camping products and services, also spotlighting travel destinations nearby and around the world. The Expo features an Adventure Theater, giant fishing-demonstration tank, huge casting pond, two trophy displays, a computer-controlled three-dimensional pop-up target archery range, and a Youth Fair with hands-on activities—all gear and guides included at no charge. Youth under 16 enter ISE for free, and parking is also no charge.
The Grand Canyon Council of the Boy Scouts is one of the largest organizations serving youth in the state of Arizona, even including some areas in New Mexico. In total, this council includes some 22, 000 registered adult leaders and more than 48,000 kids, engaging in educational activities and learning to become the future leaders.
For further information, send an email to info@SportsExpos.com, visit ISE on Facebook www.facebook.com/sportsexpos, Twitter www.twitter.com/sportsexpophx or tour www.SportsExpos.com. For information regarding the Grand Canyon Council of Boy Scouts of America, visit: http://www.grandcanyonbsa.org
About Boy Scouts of America:
Chartered by Congress in 1916, Boy Scouts of America provides boys and young adults an effective educational program designed to build desirable qualities of character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and to develop in them personal fitness. The Grand Canyon Council currently serves nearly 50,000 youth throughout Arizona. Its vision is to prepare young people for productive adulthood through collaboration with other community organizations. To learn more about the 2013 Boy Scout Scout-O-Rama event, visit their website. http://www.scouting.org/ http://www.grandcanyonbsa.org/events/scout-o-rama/40079
About International Sportsmen’s Exposition:
Since 1975 the International Sportsmen’s Expositions (ISE) has garnered acclaim for producing America’s premier sportsman’s show. The 2013 Western Tour includes stops in California, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada and Utah.
Each of the five ISE shows includes representatives from resorts and lodges, outdoor-product manufacturers, boat and offroad-vehicle dealers, regional and specialty retailers, hunting and fishing guides and outfitters, national and local conservation organizations, enthusiast magazines, television shows and websites, state and federal government agencies, and nonprofit groups representing the huge span of outdoor activities. To learn more, visit: http://www.sportsexpos.com/
Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com
Online Healthcare Certification Provider Launches New Fire Departments Special Section
Lincoln, Nebraska, November 13, 2012 - To help the growing number of individuals seeking employment as firefighters learn more about emergency medical technician certification and other required trainings, Health Education Solutions (HES), a leading provider of online healthcare certification courses, today released a Fire Departments special section. This series of educational articles is available in HES’ research library at www.HealthEdSolutions.com.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for firefighters is expected to grow 9 percent between 2010 and 2020. As an increasing number of volunteer firefighters make the transition into paid positions and more individuals enter the field, the need for these individuals to seek emergency medical technician programs and certifications will become apparent.
“As the emergency response field continues to grow—particularly in the firefighting field—the need for convenient, easy-to-access continuing education will dramatically increase,” said Melissa Marks, president of HES. “Whether you are new to the emergency medical field or a veteran seeking to get recertified, Health Education Solutions provides convenient courses and valuable resources to help you achieve career success.”
Proper healthcare certification has become more important as of late due to a few recent trends in the firefighting industry. Firefighters respond to less fires and more medical emergencies—and this shift continues to grow. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fires accounted for only 5 percent of responses made by U.S. fire departments in 2010. In addition, fire death rates are on the decline and have decreased by 20 percent since 2000. As the industry continues to follow these trends and firefighters increasingly become the first medical responders on scene at emergencies, the need for knowledge of healthcare emergency response principles will continue to grow.
To help firefighters and other first responders adequately prepare themselves to respond to medical emergencies, HES offers a comprehensive series of online firefighter, healthcare professional and emergency medical technician courses. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification and recertification courses are available online, as are pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification and recertification courses. In addition to courses developed in partnership with Union College, HES offers the American Heart Association’s HeartCode ACLS Part 1 course. For ACLS certification course info or ACLS online recertification info, visit Health Education Solutions’ website.
For individuals with nontraditional schedules who require more flexibility than traditional emergency medical technician school will allow, HES additionally offers basic life support (BLS), stroke certification, bloodborne pathogens training and first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training courses.
HES’ online research library offers a variety of useful information for firefighters, healthcare professionals and other emergency medical technicians and first responders, including resources related to careers in healthcare, 2012 certification guidelines, statistics related to healthcare trends and data from experts in the field.
About Health Education Solutions:
Health Education Solutions (HES) is a leading provider of continuing education solutions for healthcare professionals. HES, a subsidiary of Nelnet Inc. (NYSE: NNI), offers ACLS and PALS courses developed in partnership with medical faculty at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Contact:
Shannon Fern
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303.433.7020
sfern@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
A spokesperson from the Rockerfeller Foundation, Margot Brandenburg, has endorsed impact investing extremely eloquently in an article in the Huffington Post this week, claims alternative investment advocacy group AAA.
Boston, MA, November 14, 2012 - A spokesperson from the Rockerfeller Foundation, Margot Brandenburg, has endorsed impact investing extremely eloquently in an article in the Huffington Post this week, claims alternative investment advocacy group Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
Speaking following a convention about impact investing in Sao Paulo earlier this month, Ms Brandenburg stated that investing in socially and environmentally responsible projects is continuing to attract attention and interest. This interest is coming from philanthropists and entrepreneurs, but also increasingly from regular investors and even institutional investors who may not have even have considered alternative investments a few years back, claims AAA.
In her Huffington Post article, Ms Brandenburg explains that this interest is stemming from a growing feeling that ‘business as usual’ is simply not sustainable and often not ethical. “This has been brought into the public consciousness since the economic crisis began and we all realized that there were some fundamental problems with the way the business world, and particularly the financial world, was operating,” explained AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.
AAA supports the sentiment that impact investors have the opportunity to help millions of people around the world and contribute to local economies by helping people to set up businesses and work themselves out of poverty. “These are long term solutions that can generate returns for investors in the West while helping those in developing nations to create a future for themselves and their communities,” added Mr Johnson.
AAA supports ethical alternative investment projects that help communities and environmental causes. An example is the plantations run by Greenwood Management in Brazil, which offer foreign investors the chance to buy up a section of sustainable plantation forest. The timber grown in the forest is sold when it is mature and new seedlings are being planted all the time. “This form of managed forestry is a great alternative to using native forests in countries like Brazil where the ecology is so valuable in the fight against climate change,” added Mr Johnson.
Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com
Vietnam’s first Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) often offers new tours for discerning travelers and has just announced a new tour to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park from Hue or Danang.
Hanoi, Vietnam, November 12, 2012 - Luxury Travel Ltd. has served the luxury travel industry for many years, and their staff has acquired first-hand knowledge about the luxury travel market in Vietnam. Their advisors have visited their recommended destinations, and have personally checked out the finest hotels, resorts, restaurants, unique optional tours designed for discriminating travelers.
Quang Binh province has been blessed by Mother Nature with forests, seas, rivers and a stunning coastline. History has been less kind, but this battle-hardened province and long impoverished land is now making the most of its natural assets and emerging as one of Vietnam’s most talked about up-and-coming tourist destinations.
In part this has been due to its comparative inaccessibility, however, the opening of regular air service from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the city of Dong Hoi, some 40km from the caves in September 2008 has changed all that. Now the caves are a 45-minute flight away from the Vietnamese capital and 1.5 hours from the southern hub, and you can access Phong Nha from Hue city or Danang by car. Like Halong Bay’s rocks, the caves date back to the Paleozoic period, some 400 million years ago. The main difference lies in the vast scale of the cave. The whole complex is some 65km long stretching towards the Lao border. To explore the cave and underground river system more effectively, we have launched a special tour to explore further into the mysterious cave. Besides visiting the cave by power boat as usual, you can kayak down the underground river to access both the well-known and unexplored caves.
“Discovered in 1935, but having only opened to tourists in 1999, Phong Nha Cave was made a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003. Compared to the citadel of Hue, the ancient town of Hoi An and My Son Sanctuary, Phong Nha has remained largely off the beaten track at least for international tourists. We offer two day tours from Hue or Danang, and you can opt for a unique homestay in Chay Lap or the Sun Spa Resort.” Said Phan Trong Thang, Senior Sales Excutive of Luxury Travel Ltd.
The tour price starts from US$ 279 per person for 2 persons (5.600.000 VND pp). Price includes every thing: private pick up and drop off services, all transportation, accommodation, entrance fees, kayak equipements, and the services of an English or French-speaking guide. This offer is valid until 30 December 2013.
“Do not expect much luxury, but rather nature and sense of connection with the area’s history and people. On this two day tour you will explore Son Dong and Paradise Cave, and the three or four day option is also recommended.” Said Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.
Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator/DMC (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is based in Hanoi, with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel is exceptional at designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and representative offices in California, London,Paris, and Sydney. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent “The Years’ Best” of the Guide Awards in 2012. www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany
Contact:
Linh Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com
Comprehensive Program Puts a Green Focus on the Traditional Business Degree
Denver, Colorado, November 12, 2012 - Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, is now taking applications for its new two-year Business Administration - Sustainability degree program. Unlike Ecotech’s other lab-centric offerings, this program is steeped in business education with a unique focus on sustainability. The program will launch in January 2013.
The Business Administration - Sustainability program provides students with knowledge and skills suitable for employment in a broad range of private and public sector organizations. Coursework includes accounting, financial analysis, human resources, project management, communications, customer service, sustainability, renewable energy and workplace ethics.
“There has been extensive research about the increasing importance of sustainability within organizations, and that requires business leaders who understand green technology, industry verbiage and implementation techniques,” says Michael Seifert, president of Ecotech Institute. “National industry leaders helped us develop curriculum that focuses on applying sustainability knowledge within a business environment; this program is designed to educate specialized graduates who will stand out.”
Upon successful completion of the Business Administration - Sustainability program, students will be prepared to:
* Understand the various components of contemporary business administration;
* Communicate effectively and in a manner appropriate for a business setting;
* Demonstrate practical proficiency in the use and application of current business hardware and software;
* Operate cutting-edge business technology;
* Utilize project management skills;
* Demonstrate an understanding of employment relationships;
* Understand and demonstrate good customer service skills;
* Understand the basic principles of finance and accounting.
Ecotech Institute’s website outlines each of its programs to help answer common questions such as, “Is this program right for me?”, “What will I learn?” and “Why Ecotech?” In addition to offering curriculum information, the site explains what to expect from the program, which skill sets are most desirable for this field of study, and what careers are available in cleantech industries. Learn more about the Business Administration – Sustainability degree program.
Ecotech Institute also offers the following six programs:
* Solar Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Wind Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Renewable Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Energy Efficiency Program, Associate of Applied Science
* Electrical Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Power Utility Technician, Associate of Applied Science
About Ecotech Institute:
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers seven highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.
Contact:
Alicia Hassinger
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
720-933-8119
ahassinger@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
Australian Model and DJ, Jen Jones has signed with Tempe-based publicity and talent management agency, Black Dog Promotions, for booking, public relations and brand development.
Phoenix, AZ, November 13, 2012 - Australian Model and DJ, Jen Jones has signed with Tempe-based publicity and talent management agency, Black Dog Promotions, for booking, public relations and brand development. This all-encompassing Aussie has chosen Arizona specifically to spread her Australian-based talent and style to a broader area and audience.
Jones combines the beauty and style of a top model and the mixing skills of a world class DJ to unassumingly take the DJ world by storm.
After landing in Arizona and searching for the most appropriate representation for herself, Jones said, “A lot of companies reached out to represent my growing brand, and no one was going to invest in me and understand my needs as much as Black Dog Promotions. CEO, Scott Kelly and his down to earth team are very personable and extremely knowledgeable. I am excited to be apart of Black Dog Promotions and look forward to expanding my brand.”
Black Dog Promotions CEO, Scott Kelly commented on the firms latest signing, “Jen is an incredible talent that is poised to take the U.S. and world by storm. Since she landed in the valley she has wowed huge crowds in the clubs and made male hearts beat faster in front of the camera. Jen is equally talented as a celebrity spokesperson and we intend to fully exploit all her talents. We are thrilled to be representing Jen”
Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia and from a family of musicians, Jones began cutting her teeth on music at a very young age. At 21-years-old, she moved to American, and then took to the turntables. She hasn’t looked back since. She utilizes her passion for music, technique on decks, and her trademark pink diamond headphones to raise the bar for the music industry.
Follow Jen Jones online at www.DJJenJones.com , Facebook.com/JenJonesDJ or Twitter.com/DJJenJones
About Black Dog Promotions:
“Buzz.” It’s what we generate at Black Dog Promotions. Tapping into our broad network of media contacts, we maximize the potential of viral marketing, publicity and social media. Best, we garner results – driving your audience to visit your website, buy your product or support your cause. Our passion is to make your message resonate! Check out our website for details at: http://www.blackdogpromotions.com
Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com
The RAACE Foundation is dedicated to eliminating the epidemic of child sexual abuse by raising public awareness.
Baltimore, MD, November 10, 2012 - The RAACE Foundation is dedicated to eliminating the epidemic of child sexual abuse by raising public awareness. Its volunteers, advocates and members of TeamRAACE achieve the organization’s mission by competing in all forms of sports at venues coast-to-coast, as well as at business and community events nationwide. The RAACE Foundation also conducts speaking engagements and distributes awareness materials, all in the effort to keep children safe from abuse. Incite Creative, a local marketing and graphic design firm, has been selected to lead the Foundation’s brand building initiatives.
Statistics show that 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys are sexually abused before the age of 18. Furthermore, in 95% of reported cases, the abuser is someone the child knows and trusts. Founded in 2004 by Baltimore businessman Kenneth Smith, The RAACE Foundation’s primary purpose is to educate — educate parents, children, and those who serve them — all in an effort to protect them from becoming one of these staggering statistics. In an effort to build upon the Foundation’s existing brand awareness and put a “circle of trust” exercise into every parent’s/caregiver’s hands, Smith and Executive Director Brad Brickel reached out to Incite Creative to help further their mission.
“Over the past ten years, we have been working hard to situate The Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere Foundation in the public eye,” states Smith. Every September we take a strategic look at the organization, specifically aligning our discipline and values with our needs and goals to understand our next step. The result this year was that in order to get to the next level, we needed a fresh look at The RAACE Foundation; one from the outside - with more experience in marketing and social media skills, one that could support and understand our core beliefs and core markets. After meeting with Dina Wasmer and her Incite Creative colleagues, the one thing that stood out was their ability to listen. They offered solutions and said that they could help without an extensive sales pitch. Simply put, we understood right away that they heard us loud and clear. They know our market and how to reach it. Their experience speaks for itself and we are very excited to get started. We are looking forward to a long and storied relationship.”
As the Foundation’s outsourced Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Incite Creative will kick things off by launching an Annual Fund campaign, then develop and implement a strategic marketing plan for 2013 that includes tactics for building ambassadors who are willing to take part in The RAACE Foundation’s “Time to Talk” program.
"We’re fortunate to work with a number of child-serving organizations, including schools, autism awareness initiatives, and child advocacy organizations”, states Wasmer. “Therefore when we were first introduced to The RAACE Foundation, we were excited and confident that we could play a pivotal role in helping this worthwhile organization succeed. After meeting with Kenneth and Brad, my colleagues and I absorbed their passion and tenacity to drive child sexual abuse out of the shadows, and are honored to be part of their team.”
For more information about contributing to The RAACE Foundation or to obtain your free copy of the “Time to Talk Parent’s Guide,” go to: www.raace.org.
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Incite Creative, Inc
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Baltimore MD
410-366-9479
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Investors are planning on buying up real estate in the US in order to sell it on at a later date or rent it out at a profit, claims AAA.
Boston, MA, November 09, 2012 - Investors are planning on buying up real estate in the US in order to sell it on at a later date or rent it out at a profit, claims Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
The alternative investment advocacy group made the remarks after the release of a study showing that real estate investors are planning to up their investments in the coming 12 months. This is despite the fact that house prices are rising and some insiders claimed that it was becoming harder to make a profit on the housing market.
The study, carried out by BiggerPockets.com, a website for real estate investors, found that 65 per cent of those already investing in real estate in the US were planning to considerably increase their investments over the coming year.
“These results show that investors are just as keen on alternative investments as ever and are confident that there is still plenty of money to be made in the real estate investment industry – especially through the buy-to-let angle,” claimed Anthony Johnson, AAA’s analysis partner. He added that investors may actually contribute towards the recovery of the US housing market.
The study also found that a large number of house owners are spending thousands on renovations. The recovery of the housing market and the popularity of undertaking home improvements is great news for the forestry sector, according to AAA. Mr Johnson said, “We predict that the recovery in the housing market in the US will mean more demand for timber, which will drive up lumber process and returns for forestry investors."
AAA advocates sustainable forestry investment, through plantation projects such as those run by firms like Greenwood Management in Brazil and Canada. “Investing in forestry through projects like these is a popular alternative investment choice for those who want to put their cash into something more tangible than stocks and shares,” added Mr Johnson.
Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com
Alternative investment advocacy group AAA claims that there is enough evidence to suggest that further economic recovery is on its way in Brazil and growth rates of 3-4 per cent can be expected in the coming years.
Boston, MA, November 09, 2012 - Alternative investment advocacy group, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) claims that there is enough evidence to suggest that further economic recovery is on its way in Brazil and growth rates of 3-4 per cent can be expected in the coming years.
A large number of people put their cash into Brazil in the past few years, as growth rates hit as high as 6 or 7 per cent. However, growth fell to just 1.5 per cent this year and the economy has failed to deliver in several areas, AAA has admitted. For example, those who invested in its stock markets have seen a 5 per cent fall in values in dollar terms and the value of its currency, the real, also took a hit against the dollar this year.
However, AAA claims that strategic government moves, such as the slashing of interest rates to a record low of 7.25 per cent, have helped to get recovery back on track. “Those who have investments in Brazil will see strong returns over time,” claimed AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson. He predicted that growth of between 3 and 4 per cent will return before too long.
AAA supports a range of alternative investment products and funds, but focuses on ethical options like impact investing and sustainable forestry investment. “Brazil is a great place to invest in forestry,” explained Mr Johnson. “It has lush, fertile conditions and there is a growing demand for sustainably produced timber due to huge house building projects and infrastructure investment in advance of the country hosting the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics within the coming four years.
One forestry investment option, run by Greenwood Management, offers people that chance to invest in their own piece of forestry plantation for as little as $15,000.
Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com
In March, Marcos performed as Artistic Director and main dancer with his own company Tango Llovers in the most important Theater in Montevideo.
Warsaw, November 08, 2012 - At the start of an intensive tour with a renowned Argentinean Tango company, Marcos Ayala, the young Tango Sensation captures the attention and gets a standing applause of the public in the most renowned theatres of Poland.
For this young Argentine talent, 2012 has been a very active year which started with Tango Pasion on a Tour in Canada, and then he was called to star in Chantecler, a Tango musical along with Mora Godoy, the renowned Tango icon to start a successful season at the Presidente Alvear theater at Calle Corrientes in Buenos Aires which later received multiple awards.
In March, Marcos performed as Artistic Director and main dancer with his own company Tango Lovers in the most important Theater in Montevideo.
After his successful season with Chantecler, Marcos Ayala continues in the Mora Godoy Tango Dance Company as first dancer and Mora’s dance partner, touring in Chile and Argentina within the context of a cultural bridge created by city Government of Buenos Aires and the provinces in Argentina.. This bridge allowed open Tango classes to the public and, through competition, the program allowed new talent recruiting in each of the provinces where Marcos served as main jury.
Meanwhile, in the month of August, Marcos performed with great success in Miami and New York, to amaze the public with his enormous talent, energy and youth. This time Marcos invited Mora Godoy to participate with Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango) making a remarkable artistic couple.
Marcos Ayala’s career path has led him to make presentations to important personalities such as Liza Minnelli when she visited Buenos Aires last October.
Once again in October, he directed Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango) and enchanted the audience of the Auditorio Nacional Adela Reta in Montevideo with a renewed, vibrant and dynamic show boasting a cast of the highest levels.
"This European tour is the fulfillment of one of my goals but is the start of a personal project that I will keep developing with my company Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango) since I aim to share our culture around the globe through Tango, the most sensual and passionate dance of the world” said Marcos Ayala during a pause while a fervent audience applauded him and his artistic partner in this tour, the sculptural and talented Argentinean dancer Paola Camacho.
Marcos Ayala will tour with Tango Pasion from November until March around Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, United Kingdom, Portugal, Germany, Morocco, Switzerland and France. Then, in April he will be performing with his own company Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango) in major cities in the United States. Another intense year for the Argentinean Tango Sensation, Marcos Ayala.
For more information visit http://www.enamoradosdeltango.com or http://www.tangolovers.com
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Pierina Asti
Enamorados del Tango
5241 SW 154 Place
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 613 1719
press@enamoradosdeltango.com
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In addition to the local demand, the fact that the Brazilian real has been losing value has meant that Brazil’s own timber and timber products are growing in popularity abroad, leading to more exportation of Brazilian-sourced timber.
