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• Our latest Business After Hours • About The Chamber • Ronaldo Soccer Academy Breaks Ground • Doing Business in, and Investing in the US • Transfering money from Brazil to the USA • Good Luck/Bad Luck By Peter Roman • Orlando International Airport • Real Estate News • Why Invest In Commercial Real Estate • Vehicle Depreciation Rate Increased in June • Twitter for Business • Sky Bonus Delta for Business • 4Navitas • SBA On-line Tutorials • City of Orlando Partners with Heart of Florida United Way • Zika Virus Care for Olympic travelers • Orange County News • Pokemon GO Care For Dog Walkers
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Ronaldo Soccer Academy Breaks Ground on their By Sam Sebaali, President FEG is proud to be associated with the "Phenomenon" and the Ronaldo Soccer Academy in Orlando, Florida which broke ground on July 27, 2016 on their new facility in the Millenia Mall area of the City of Orlando, Florida. The Ronaldo Soccer Academy site is at the northwest corner of President Barack Obama Parkway and L B McLeod Road.
type of academy in many other major cities and in the City of Orlando, which is now a top city for soccer with the new Orlando City soccer stadium being built and with the huge and ever growing interest in soccer.
Carlos Wizard Martins, the well known Brazilian entrepreneur and founder of Grupo Multi, teamed-up with retired soccer legend RonalThe Ronaldo Soccer Academy will be the first do Luiz Nazario de Lima to launch the Ronaldo premier soccer training facility of its kind in the Soccer Academy. City of Orlando. The owners are pioneering this
Premier Soccer Training Facility in Orlando, Florida Mr. Martins was in attendance at the groundbreaking (5th. from left in above picture) and provided an overview of his vision for the project and the benefits of the academy to our youths, which extend beyond soccer.
construction stage. Luis Martins will continue to oversee the project construction and completion.
Mr. Martins was in attendance at the groundbreaking (5th. from left in above picture) and Luis Martins is the local owner representative provided an overview of his vision for the projand the overall Project Manager (1st. from left ect and the benefits of the academy to our in above picture). Luis Martins helped guide youths, which extend beyond soccer. the design team and the construction bidding process for the project and has been an inte- Also present City Commissioner Samuel B. Ings gral part of bringing the project to the start of from District 3, representing Mayor Dyer.
Luis Martins is the local owner representative and the overall Project Manager. Luis Martins helped guide the design team and the construction bidding process for the project and has been an integral part of bringing the project to the start of construction stage. Luis Martins will continue to oversee the project construction and completion.
For more information on the Ronaldo Soccer Academy, please visit their official website at: http://www.ronaldo.academy/en FEG has provided master planning, site planning, site engineering design and permitting services for the project and will be providing construction administration services during construction. For more information on FEG, please visit our website: http://www.feg-inc.us/ Also, you could like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Florida-Engineering-Group-Inc-141814565828951/ Other team members for the project include Rabits & Romano Architecture, Planning & Design who designed the buildings and Albu & Associates, Inc. who is the general contractor selected to build the project.
Luis Martins and his son and future soccer legend Louis Edward Martins
The academy will have 4 practice fields, which will be used for training and game events. It will also have a beautiful clubhouse, a cafĂŠ with interior and exterior seating areas, offices, meeting rooms, locker rooms, and many other support services.
Sam Sebaali and Carlos Wizard Martins (Left to Right)
- Fulvio Romano, Sam Sebaali, Bob Rabits (Left to Right)
For more information on Rabits & Romano Architecture, Planning, & Design, you can visit their website at: http://rabits-architect.com/
Jeff Butler, Jason Albu, Sam Sebaali, Andrew Albu (Left to Right)
For more information on Albu & Associates, Inc., you can visit their website at: http://albu.biz/
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er, etc. They don’t have the necessary background to give legal advice, the cost of wrong legal advice “The definition of what constitutes “the practice can be a disaster and cost you, your future, your of law” or “’the unauthorized practice of law” is business. by no means uniform, even within the same jurisdiction. Whatever the definition of UPL, however, There are several Law professionals in Orlando the states almost universally limit the practice of who can give anyone the proper advice. We hope law to those who have been licensed by the gov- as an organization that you can take advantage of ernment and admitted to the state’s bar associa- this and look for the help you need with educated tion after meeting certain requirements of educa- qualified professionals. tion, examination, and moral character.” Derek A. Denckla* Thank you for your support
It is important to understand the seriousness of Cordially, this matter. Regardless how important it is to help a client in any area of expertise, it is important as Laiz Rodrigues well, to respect all professional limitations and President stop where you are required by law not to give any legal advice if you are not an attorney. We as a community must also create an awareness to people who can’t understand the law, insisting in doing a job it doesn’t belong to them. Anyone needing legal advice should look for an attorney, not an accountant, Realtor, business own-
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What Is The Difference Between Luck And Good Luck? many people who won the lottery and at most in
By Peter Roman CEO Excellence and Quality Consulting
seven years, lost everything - the prize, their own heritage and affective bonds. I think luck is a state of consciousness. Luck can be bad luck and even more: it is ephemeral, it does not depend on you. And good luck is the attitude by which you decide to be the cause of the creation of circumstances. Without denying the existence of chance. It is working to create the circumstances without renouncing responsibility for change "
Our burning desire to improve our lives, leaving behind the old problems and hope that this is the year where "my star will shine", in general falls back to a minimum detail: a MIRACLE ! MIRACLE is the name we give to the manifestation of a deep desire, that seems impossible until it becomes reality. The people who accomplished great things for humanity did so because they did "Luck is a function of what we do not know the not think it was impossible. parameters." Albert Einstein So, where is the miracle? In YOU!! in your love, trust... Everything that is around us was imagined before by someone. Your "What we call LUCK is something we can explain recorder, paper, spoon, everything. Even you and I if we understand the reasons that led to it," says were imagined in the heart of our parents. There- Alex, and continues: "I am not a physicist , I like psychology, and, on my consulting work, I dedifore, the most powerful formula is: cate myself to talk to many people. It occurred to me to ask 800 of them for four years, why they Imagination + desire = reality. believed they had good or bad luck. Based on this Without the desire for change, there is no reality. material, it became clear that good luck depends on a number of variables, which are ten keys, but Some people believe that LUCK is receiving an in- in reality, there are five basic principles, common heritance, hit the lottery, find a treasure, etc ... to people who have good luck: but some scholars as the Spanish writer and consultant Alex Rovira believe GOOD LUCK must be “What we call LUCK is something we can explain if created. It depends on ourselves alone, it is true we understand the reasons that led to it,” says Alex, and continues: “I am not a physicist , I like psycholand for an unlimited time: ogy, and, on my consulting work, I dedicate myself "I do not know how it is in US, but in Spain we to talk to many people. talk about luck and good fortune. Luck depends primarily on chance and not on you. I talked to
It occurred to me to ask 800 of them for four years, why they believed they had good or bad luck. Based on this material, it became clear that good luck depends on a number of variables, which are ten keys, but in reality, there are five basic principles, common to people who have good luck:
er words, we can not always use the situations and possible solutions to them the way we believe to be the best. This does not mean, however, that we comply to that. In reality it may represent much suffering.
1. They are responsible for your own life. If something does not work, instead of accusing someone, they blame themselves and wonder what they could have done consciously and unconsciously to bring these things into your life.
Ana is unhappy in her job, every day she wake up with no desire to go to work. She is in an environment which she does not relate to and her work does not fulfill herself. However, she does not think on leaving. Her thoughts are: "The country is in crisis; what if I go out and can not work on something else; I should be grateful to have this job. " And so on, in an endless list of boycotts to her happiness and ability. When we talk about her dream: working outdoors, living in the countryside. She sees it as unattainable.
2. They are people who do not see the error as something you should hide. They learn from it and turn it into something positive, without shame. 3. They are very persevering. If I fall, I get up and keep walking, as many times as needed. Among the people I talked to, 80% that had a failed project on the first time did not come back to try again. Of those who did, and again failed, 98% have not tried a third time. Only 2% after three failures persisted. Only the ones that are able to get up four, five or six times after consecutive drops can make things work.
The State of Love or the State of Fear.
Peter is unhappy in his relationship. Every day he feels stuck without power, sad. However, he does not think on leaving as they have a home together, the country is in crisis and this is not the best time to sell the house. "And what if I'm alone?" "And if I never met anyone interesting?" When it comes to his dream. Live outside the city, out of this relationship, be happy. He also 4. Another important element is trust, faith. sees it as unattainable. Many people say I have been lucky to overcome cancer, business bankruptcy, the abandonment Do these stories sound familiar? of a loved one. What sometimes seems a setback Every day I work with people who are unhapof life is the greatest wealth. Largely depends on py with their lives but at the same time can the perspective. People who create luck have the not change because they feel AFRAID. Afraid of ability to distance themselves : good or bad luck, not being able to make happy transformations, who knows? Instead of saying "I need to see to afraid of not achieving results, scared and afraid believed" they say "I need to create to see." of this and that. This state of fear causes them not to take control of their life and to get caught 5. Above all, love. If you do not like yourself, no in situations or people who bring a false sense of luck. security. At all times we are subject to some sort of confrontation. A difficult problem to solve, or someone who does not want the help we offer. In oth-
Somehow these people have lost faith in themselves, in their actions and in their abilities, and The French writer Honore de Balzac said: thus give their sense of safety to something external. The problem is that these external sourc- "Resignation is a daily suicide." es do not bring safety but the feeling of being in a prison, stagnation. According to the ecclesiastical philosopher, theologian and Anglo-Saxon historian there are three ways to consolidate the failure: 1 - Do not teach what you know 2 - Do not practice what is taught 3 - Do not ask what is known Throughout a life a no observation of these three points can lead to ruin. Then we can take the opposite as habits to In opposition to this State of Fear, we have the strengthen every day: State of Love: the people in this state bring inside themselves (and know it), resources, tools 1- Teach what you know and capabilities to manage and resolve every- 2 Living according to what is taught thing in life. This security allows real freedom, 3. Ask what you do not know allows that they can make changes, risk toward their happiness without feeling a "paralyzing fear". Do you want to succeed? So pay the price!! Life is either an adventure or nothing !!
ShareShare What is the difference between LUCK and GOOD LUCK? We can no longer be and live in fear and change LikeWhat is the difference between LUCK and to live in a state of love if we want. GOOD LUCK?Comment The Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth KĂźbler Ross, world specialist in terminally ill, in her fascinating book "The Wheel of Life" , asked her patients: "If you could re-start your life, what would do?" Most of the responses were "I would risk more." The risk is, in fact, our feared happiness. We often think that risk means going through a stone wall of 2 m and as we approached, we realize that it was just a paper wall. So we laugh about the panic that we had. It is good to remember: many of the fears that accompany us are inherited, imposed or arise from a lack of contact with reality.
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In considering relocation to the U.S., Brazilians not only need insight to make the right choices, but also require the protection and advice of credible and experienced professionals to ensure best practices and compliance. With the right analysis and advice, the Brazilian investor can pursue temporary immigration, tax planning processes, and options for immediate entry into the U.S. Concurrently, they can initiate the legal process for obtaining the EB-5 immigrant conditional permanent residency status for themselves and each qualifying family member. Immigration awareness in Brazil Given the lack of full understanding of the U.S. immigration process as it applies to relocation to the U.S., either on a temporary or permanent basis, there is a definite need by experienced practitioners and immigration attorneys to spend significant time consulting with Brazilians to generate a clear understanding about key legal requirements and timelines of the U.S. immigration process.
by the Brazilian EB-5 Investor. The EB-5 Regional Center involves the Brazilian investor making a personal investment in a separate new commercial enterprise entity. That new commercial enterprise entity, which is the recipient of the investment funds, can make a loan to the job creating entity. The job creating entity will receive the funds to finance the EB-5 project, and the job creating entity is managed by the job creating entity’s directors and principals. The Brazilian investor takes more of a passive role in the management of the new commercial enterprise. After developing the professional attorney relationship with the investor and discussing one-on-one the EB-5 process to the investor, and offering immigration due diligence, one may predict there will be a commitment by Brazilian investors to an EB-5 regional center project.
Choosing the US under EB-5 There are key reasons for pursuing the EB-5 investment process to obtain permanent residency in the U.S. These include a stable domestic economy; rising valuation of the U.S. dollar; a reliable legal system; a quality education sysA popular choice: the EB-5 investor option tem for their children with good prospects for By personally investing $500,000 in an EB-5 Re- professional employment; and a high standard gional Center project or business and creating of living. U.S. jobs, the investor can first obtain conditional permanent residence, then full perma- Several US immigration choices for Brazilians nent residency. The Brazilian investor can take DIRECT OWN U.S. EB-5 BUSINESS a more passive role in management. In addi- Brazilians have been traveling to the U.S. both tion, the applicant’s financial commitment may as tourists and business people engaged in be $500,000, plus an administration fee (esti- trade and investments between the U.S. and mated at $45,000.00), and immigration attor- Brazil for over 30 years. They recognize that ney’s fees. The EB-5 Regional Center and the Brazil and the U.S. both adhere to a legal sysassociated project will involve its own manage- tem which enforces contracts and, as such, are ment and project directors. Hence, the active more willing to establish their own U.S. busimanagement of the EB-5 project is clearly not ness and personally direct their U.S. operations.
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Although this may be the intent of the Brazilian investor, they will not be able to live, work or direct their U.S. EB-5 operation until the EB-5 investor’s I-526 petition and conditional permanent residency visa has been approved, a process that can take well over a year.
the alternative, a Brazilian company which has been in existence for more than one year can open a subsidiary or affiliate U.S. office which is new or already in existence. The U.S. office can prepare and file an L-1 intracompany transferee petition for the Brazilian executive, manager (or specialized employee) to the U.S. business. A new L-1 office (e.g., subsidiary of parent Brazilian company) the Brazilian will obtain a visa for one year while the E-2 visa can be granted for up to 5 years (sometimes less and possibly two years).
During this interim, and with some flexibility, investors can enter the U.S. more quickly by pursuing alternative non-immigration processes, allowing them to direct their new U.S. operations possibly within a few months. Indeed, investors can pursue these non-immigration processes concurrently, or before the filing of 2) To obtain permanent residency of the U.S. their EB-5 petitions. through the EB-5 Direct program, or EB-5 Regional Center project, in which other execu(Please note as of the end of September 2016, tives and managers operate the U.S. EB-5 projthe EB-5 Regulations may change by U.S. Con- ect, while the Brazilian investor will invest their gress, and the minimum investment require- personal funds and authorize other managers ment may increase) to direct the U.S. project. BRAZILIANS HAVE THREE CHOICES, NAMELY 1) To obtain a non-immigrant visa (L-1 or E-2) allowing them to temporarily direct and operate their U.S. business. This will allow the Brazilian owner, investor executive, spouse and minor children to obtain these visas in a matter of a few months, and with a lower level of investment. Brazilians who are dual nationals of a country that has a treaty with the U.S. (such as Italy, Spain, Germany, France, etc.) can apply for the E-2 visa. It should be noted that neither Brazil nor Portugal has an E-2 treaty with the U.S The E-2 Visa is based upon the Brazilian investor that has a dual nationality, making a substantial investment of personal funds in a new or existing U.S. commercial enterprise. In
3) To first obtain immigrant or permanent residency status through the L-1 process, followed by permanent residency the following year (or at a time to be determined) as the U.S. L-1 business expands its revenues and employees. Brazilians may also quickly enter the U.S. temporarily on a student visa status.
It is advisable the EB-5 investors retain an experienced EB-5 attorney with the expertise to assist the Brazilian investor in making an immigration choice. The EB-5 immigration attorney will be able to offer immigration due diligence and provide advice as to whether the project is EB-5-compliant with all regulations and policies. The EB-5 Immigration attorney’s opinion as to whether the EB-5 project has a basis for the investor to obtain conditional and unconditional permanent residency process becomes very important. The EB-5 immigration attorney will advise the investor to seek professional guidance from their own accountants, business and investment advisors as to the financial viability of the project. In addition, the representatives of the project will be discussing the business and financial viability of the project with the potential Brazilian investors. Necessity for authentication For Brazilian investors, the EB-5 immigration attorney plays a major role in the interaction with the investor through conferences and correspondence in both Portuguese and English. Investors are familiar with the nature of the requests for the legal documentation authenticating the source and transfer of the personal investment funds, namely USD $500,000. Correspondence and directions to the investors can be made in a short period of time ensuring the timely and efficient preparation and filing of their I-526 petitions. Effective and efficient relocation Once the Brazilian investors decide they desire to live and work in the U.S., either on a temporary or permanent basis, their intent is to quickly establish binding ties to the U.S. Usually, Brazilians will have B-1 and B-2 visas that may allow them to spend up to six months at a time in the U.S., while F-1 and F-2 student visas allow the family to immediately live and go to school in the U.S. If investors decide to pursue permanent residency through the EB-5 Regional Center project or the EB-5 Direct Project, they may also decide to obtain the L-1 and E-2 visas so as to quickly be able to live and work in the U.S.
Effectively Relocating To, Doing Business In, And Investing In The Us Once their conditional permanent residency is obtained, one and one-half years later, the investors may decide not to pursue the E-2 or L-1 businesses. That is, they may desire to continue to operate their U.S. businesses not under the L-1 or E-2 regulations. Pre-immigration tax planning Currently, the EB-5 process will take one and one-half years for the investors to obtain conditional permanent residency. With certain EB-5 regional center projects, approval may only take a few months. Once the investors decide they will obtain conditional permanent residency, it is advisable for the investors to immediately retain the services of an experienced international tax attorney and financial advisor to direct and provide advice on legal processes to minimize their U.S. and Brazilian tax burdens. Now is the time for Brazilians to relocate Brazilians recognize the essential need of retaining experienced immigration and tax attorneys and accordingly paying for reasonable attorney fees. The choice to retain attorneys and other business professionals should be based upon their particular expertise and their ability to provide effective due diligence and guidance – and not that they may charge the lowest fees. With best practices, Brazilian investors can receive immigration due diligence from the immigration attorney and also receive investment advice from independent sources, such as accountants or other financial advisors, and/or communication with Regional Center Issuer principals, so as to decide on the best EB-5 Regional Center project for their immediate goals. With the right professional advice, Brazilian investors can ease their ability to relocate to the U.S., establish compliant businesses, and invest with confidence.
ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CONTINUES BREAKING PASSENGER RECORDS IN MAY
The benchmark for total number of passengers continues to be broken at Orlando International Airport (MCO). May statistics indicate another record for the total number of people traveling through MCO during a 12-month period, up to nearly 40.5 million. Long term carrier commitments to Orlando International and Central Florida were reflected in May as a number of airlines celebrated service anniversaries at MCO. Virgin Atlantic celebrated 24 years of service at Orlando International, Alaska Airlines celebrated 13 years and Norwegian 2 years. Contributing to the healthy May numbers was a 168 thousand seat increase in capacity by the airlines and a number of sizable conventions visiting the area including the American Association of Orthodontists and the largest for the month, MegaCon with over 40 thousand attendees. May Statistical Data: • Domestic passenger traffic increased 7.9 percent with 3,088,318 total travelers International passenger volume continued its double-digit increase, up 15.25 percent on a total of 465,608 passengers • Combined, overall traffic was up 8.81 percent for the month with 3,553,926 total passengers • Year-to-date traffic remains strong climbing 10.27 percent with 17,955,542 travelers at MCO
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3. What if the source of the funds has been originated in the current fiscal year?
In order to have permission to transfer funds out of the country the financial institution will need to identify client’s source of funds and the reason for the transfer.
4. There are many comments on the bureaucracy of most Brazilian Banks to approve a foreign exchange transaction. Is this bureaucracy really necessary?
We just need to document the source. All that Central Bank of Brazil (BaCen) wants to make sure of is that the source of your funds is correctly documented and that taxes were already paid on it (or soon will be). For example, if you sold a property in Brazil this year and therefore the sale it is not yet showing on your tax returns, all you have to do is to document the sale of the property and show it was declared as your asset. The amount of the sale is now your 'capacity' and if you want to have it in 1. How easy is to transfer money from US dollars, you can transfer the funds out without a problem. brazil to the us?
2. What about taxation?
No, it is not. A practical process should require an application and identification of the client, When purchasing Real Estate or when transfer- to document the source of funds and the rearing funds to a client’s account overseas, there son for the transaction. is nothing beyond the IOF (0.38%) already charged when a deal is booked. Essentially, the The documents are analyzed and, if all correct, taxes have already been paid. Each individual the customer is then authorized to book the in Brazil has their most recent tax returns ana- foreign exchange transaction. Once the deal lyzed before the transfer. In other words, what has been booked, the wire transfer is made in each individual can take out of the country is Reais by the client at the licensed institution’s liquid money, already declared. bank account and within two business days, funds are wired into the account beneficiary instructed by the client.
5. What are the costs of this transaction? than when the dollar is going up like a rocket. 8. What is your suggestion for investors to There may be many associated costs, depend- protect themselves from currency fluctuing on the financial institution, including: trans- ations? fer fees, bank charges, IOF, cost of exchange, cost of commissions, among others. We always advise all clients to compare not only the currency exchange rate but also the total amount that is costing them in Reais. Most of Brazil's banks charge high fees that are charged directly from client’s account.
Ask the company to monitor the market for you. The longer you have until the crucial date of the transfer, the more your chances are to benefit of (or protect from) currency fluctuations.
9. Are there any other advantages in transferring funds correctly from Brazil?
6. What are the client’s advantages to use an expert company like moneycorp? I could name many of them, but I’ll focus on the main ones: security and repatriation. If the capital of Brazil came out correctly, you can repatriate these funds. It is important to understand that money that does not go out registered with the Central Bank, does not return by the Central Bank.
Working with an expert has millions of advantages, but the main one is the access to the specialist him/herself. The obligation of the specialist is to understand the nature of the client’s transaction and, based on that, to know what options are possible in a simple, efficient, legal and economic way. 10. In addition to the competitive exchange
7.How can you be sure you’ve been offered a competitive exchange rate? Firstly, some key information: the exchange rate that a institution will offer, regardless of whether that institution is a bank or the company I work for, moneycorp, will have a margin included (known as the ‘spread’. Besides the constant currency fluctuations, each institution will add a margin of their choice, by following market standards or by the company’s policy. The spread is not fixed. There are many variables that will be taken into consideration at the time of booking a foreign exchange deal, among them, the amount to be transferred and market data. Booking a deal when the currency fluctuates in your favor (Real appreciating) will give you a better chance to get a better rate
rate and access to specialists, which makes the operation more efficient? Are there any other benefits that Moneycorp offers? Yes. Moneycorp is the only company in the industry that offers an international payment account for each client. The client can close a foreign exchange contract and through its Moneycorp account, he/she can make all their international payments. For example, a customer is buying a home in Florida and will have to send funds to the construction company, to furnish and decorate the new home and to the immigration attorney. By using their Moneycorp account, the customer can distribute all of these payments at no extra charge. He/she can also keep their funds in their Moneycorp account until a decision is made.
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opportunity and raised the company's market by 400% since her arrival. She is often invited to give lectures on the subject and has participated in numerous conferences, including in Brasilia.
With a constant positive feedback from clients Understanding how the process works is the and partners, we asked the young business first step. From there, all you have to do is woman what is the secret of her success: "Nevchoose your provider. Happy Investing! er let an opportunity to answer a question go by, even if you have to research the answer. More about Juliana Scolari - Moneycorp: Juliana joined the team Moneycorp in 2010 Learn from your work challenges and become and realized right away that there was a large a specialist. And most importantly, provide a market for Brazilian investors and a worldwide service that exceeds your own expectations. lack of specialists in the question. With over 10 Always! Regardless of your industry." years of financial experience, she embraced the
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July 27 was a Blessed day! The Evangelic Ministers Association Break fast was hosted by CFBACC at Sbrubbles Co-Working Offices, supported by Pao Gostoso Bakery, and Smallcakes-a cupcakery. The event had two speakers, Franco Cavalieri-Magnus Workforce and Pastor Josue Goncalves-Bahia. It was a wonderful morning, filled with union, faith and servitude. The power of prayer was present. Franco Cavalieri-MAGNUS Workforce e Glauco Pochine- Partner at Sbrubbles
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Pastor Rita Fernandes, President at the Association leaded the meeting, offered prayers and introduced all the Pastors, who came from everywhere. For all of us at Sbrubbles and the Chamber, was a great honor. The meeting was photographed by Renata Miranda-Clicndo Sonhos. Pastor Wesley GalvĂŁo Porto, Main Pastor at New Hope Presbyterian Church
CFBACC PARTICIPATES AT THE BRAZIL US INNOVATION MISSION On July 27, CFBACC participated at the Brazil US Innovation Mission, organized by the Central Florida international trade Office (CFITO) ,Economic Development Commission (EDC), Orange County Government, University of Central Florida (UCF), at the National Entrepreneur Center. The Brazilian Delegation was composed of fifteen IT professionals, visiting Orlando to learn more about the US Market, opportunities in Central Florida and new technologies to be introduced in Brazil. Speakers were, Irma Stenman, from the Orlando Economic Development Commission, speaking about the EDC Campaign Orlando, You Don’t Know the Half of It. Jerry Ross-President of the National Entrepreneur Center. About Innovation in Central Florida. Gordon Hogan, from UCF, about the Business Incubation Program. Laiz Rodrigues- CFBACC President about their Mission to Brazil, UF Diaspora event and the Chamber mission. From Orlando 4NAVITAS spoke about their new Eolic Energy Program sponsored by SIEMENS. From Brazil, Rodrigo Simon Projer Engineering and Claudia Goncalves from RILIX spoke about Innovative technologies.
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"Florida's housing market is experiencing tight supply and pent-up demand," said 2016 Florida RealtorsÂŽ President Matey H. Veissi, broker and co-owner of Veissi & Associates in Miami. "That's affecting the pace of sales and putting pressure on statewide median prices. Florida's economic growth, rising jobs outlook and acclaimed quality of life continue to draw new residents eager to call the Sunshine State home." Home sellers continued to get more of their original asking price at the closing table in June: Sellers of existing single-family homes received 96.3 percent (median percentage) of their original listing price, while those selling townhouse-condo properties received 94.6 percent (median percentage). The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $225,000, up 10.8 percent from the previous year, according to data from Florida Realtors research department in partnership with local Realtor boards/associations. The statewide median price for townhouse-condo properties in June was $164,000, up 8.6 percent over the year-ago figure. In June, statewide median sales prices for both single-family homes and townhouse-condo properties rose year-over-year for the 55th month in a row, Veissi noted. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.
Fla.'s Housing Market Shows Rising Median Prices in June 2016 Florida's housing market reported higher median prices and fewer days to a contract in June, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors速. Closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 27,086 last month - slightly higher (0.4%) than the June 2015 level of 26,973 closed sales. According to the National Association of Realtors速 (NAR), the national median sales price for existing single-family homes in May 2016 was $241,000, up 4.6 percent from the previous year; the national median existing condo price was $229,600. In California, the statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in May was $518,760; in Massachusetts, it was $353,000; in Maryland, it was $282,257; and in New York, it was $212,500.
but surely work their way through the pipeline. "If distressed properties are taken out of the equation, sales growth among non-distressed properties - the traditional market - remains quite strong. Non-distressed single-family home sales were up 13 percent year-over-year in June, while non-distressed sales of townhouses and condos rose by 7.6 percent."
Inventory was at a 4.3-months' supply in June for single-family homes and at a 6-months' supLooking at Florida's townhouse-condo mar- ply for townhouse-condo properties, according ket, statewide closed sales totaled 10,506 last to Florida Realtors. month, down 2.6 percent compared to June 2015. Closed sales data reflected fewer short According to Freddie Mac, the interest rate for a sales and cash-only sales in June: Short sales for 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.57 pertownhouse-condo properties declined 43.2 per- cent in June 2016, a significant drop from the cent while short sales for single-family homes 3.98 percent average recorded during the same dropped 37.2 percent. Closed sales may occur month a year earlier. from 30- to 90-plus days after sales contracts are written. To see the full statewide housing activity reports, go to Florida Realtors Media Center at "Much of 2016's slowdown in sales growth is due http://media.floridarealtors.org/ and look unto the dwindling inventory of distressed proper- der Latest Releases, or download the June 2016 ties throughout Florida," said Florida Realtors速 data report PDFs under Market Data at: http:// Chief Economist Brad O'Connor. "In June of last media.floridarealtors.org/market-data year, about 20 percent of sales across all property types were of the distressed variety. This Florida Realtors速 serves as the voice for real esJune, by contrast, only 10 percent of sales were tate in Florida. It provides programs, services, distressed. These declines are not due a lack of continuing education, research and legislative demand, but rather, a clear lack of supply. Flor- representation to its 155,000 members in 55 ida's distressed properties continue to slowly boards/associations.
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Commercial Real Estate is a $11 trillion industry that spurs $425 billion in transactions annually. It constitutes approximately 13 percent of U.S. gross domestic product. It’s an investment class that institutions are allocating nearly 10 percent of their portfolios in 2015.
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Just 20 years ago a typical institutional investment portfolio, according to The Conference Board, might have been allocated 50 percent to equities, 40 percent to bonds and 5 percent each to cash and alternatives, which included real estate. This increase can be attributed to portfolio diversification, competitive returns and investment access that commercial real estate investments provide. Diversification: Commercial real estate provides an investor with several layers of diversification. The diversification can be achieved based on different property types and different geographic regions in US. Each property type has different fundamental drivers that provide some diversification for investors. Geography works in the same way. Performance of commercial real estate across the country usually varies at any given time, for reasons that include local economic factors and
supply dynamics. Provides a good inflation hedge: Commercial real estate has the potential to provide a hedge against inflation, particularly when inflation rates are high. Commercial real estate investments have the highest correlation to inflation when compared to other asset classes such as the S&P 500, 10 year treasuries, and corporate bonds. Property owners benefit from increasing rents and property values when inflation rises. Many long-term leases contain built-in rent increases over time, while shorter-term leases will roll over at the current market rate. With few exceptions, bonds provide no such opportunity to increase coupon payments or principal over the life of the investment, leaving investors exposed if inflation exceeds expectations.
Used Vehicle Depreciation Rate Increased in June NADA Used Car Guide analysis identifies pectations. segments taking biggest hits. • Compact cars fell 3 percent in June; a half-percentage point more than the Wholesale prices of vehicles up to eight previous 2.6 percent four-year average. years in age fell by 2.4 percent in June compared to May. The dip met the expectations June wasn't all doom and gloom, however. of analysts at NADA Used Car Guide and is After a soft start to the year, mid-size and noted in their most recent Guidelines re- large pickup prices slipped by a combined port. average of just 0.6 percent. While monthly depreciation was the most recorded in 2016, Jonathan Banks, executive analyst at NADA Used Car Guide said, "This June's performance was only slightly worse than the average 2.2 percent decline for the same period over the previous four years."
On the luxury side of the market, June losses were mixed across the board:
• Luxury large cars depreciated 4.7 percent; the highest of all segments. • Luxury large and compact utility segments fell by an average of 2.8 percent. • Losses for remaining luxury segments As a result, NADA Used Car Guide's seasonaveraged 1.9 percent. ally adjusted used vehicle price index remained fairly flat. What Does the Future Hold? NADA Used Car Guide forecasts prices of "It fell by just 0.2 percent to 119.9," Banks vehicles up to eight years in age to fall by said. 2.5 to 3 percent compared to June. The report points out that June prices of August and September depreciation is exused mainstream cars continued to fall at a pected to fall between 2.5 to 3.5 percent, rate near record highs: with full year price depreciation at about 5 percent on an index basis from 2015. • Subcompact cars depreciated 4.5 percent; the most within the category for the month. • Mid-size and large cars dropped 3.2 percent in value each. The drop falls in line with NADA Used Car Guide analyst ex-
Twitter Announces Application Process for Verified Accounts Twitter announced today it has created an online application process for Twitter accounts to receive verified status. Verified accounts on Twitter allow people to identify key individuals and organizations on Twitter as authentic, and are denoted by a blue badge icon. An account may be verified if it is determined to be of public interest. Typically this includes accounts maintained by public figures and organizations in music, TV, film, fashion, government, politics, religion, journalism, media, sports, business, and other key interest areas. "We want to make it even easier for people to find creators and influencers on Twitter so it makes sense for us to let people apply for verification," said Tina Bhatnagar, Twitter's vice president of User Services. "We hope opening up this application process results in more people finding great, high-quality accounts to follow, and for these creators and influencers to connect with a broader audience." Twitter was the first platform to introduce account verification, starting in 2009 and currently has close to 187,000 verified accounts. The @CDCgov was one of the first Twitter accounts to be verified in order to help citizens find authentic and accurate public health information straight from the source. Among the other first accounts to be verified include @NASAArmstrong, @ KimKardashian, @Oprah, @MilwaukeePolice, @SF311, and @ TonyHawk. The application process will start rolling out today and be available globally this week. People can learn more about the application process in the Twitter Help Center.
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UK company 4Navitas Green Energy Solutions Ltd has successfully developed a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) which is set to revolutionise the worldwide onshore wind turbine market, currently dominated by horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWT). It was designed by some of the UK’s leading structural, aeronautical and electrical engineers, and is being manufactured by a supply chain of world class blue-chip partners. The main focus of the design concept was to avoid fatigue, an ongoing issue in HAWTs with wind
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SBA Introduces Online Tutorials for Small Businesses Seeking Federal R&D Funding The U.S. Small Business Administration released its highly anticipated Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) online tutorials to help small businesses navigate the SBIR program. The site provides users with a mobile-compatible site to learn about the program through a combination of videos and text. This platform will provide accessible program information and training resources to underrepresented areas. There is no registration or fee required and the courses are open to all. "We are excited to introduce these tutorials. We know there are many small businesses in rural communities as well as young entrepreneurs that are unaware of this amazing program," said Mark Walsh, SBA's Associate Administrator for Investment and Innovation. "SBA has pulled together resources from across the federal government, providing them in a format easily accessible on mobile devices, while allowing users to select just the information they need."
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The SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, also called "America's Seed Fund," inject $2.5 billion every year into small, innovative and nimble firms across the nation. The mission of each program is to support R&D in technical areas that align with American priorities, and build a strong national economy to meet the pressing needs of the federal government. Currently, there are 11 federal agencies with SBIR/STTR programs.
-- Agency differences -- Registration requirements -- SBIR Data Rights -- Accounting and -- How to find partners. More topics are being developed for future tutorials. Tools, resources, links and quizzes accompany each tutorial to help users navigate the process of applying for and winning federal awards.
With 52 modules housed within 10 courses, the platform addresses topics relevant to small businesses that are new to the SBIR/STTR programs and companies that have previously received SBIR funding. Topics include:
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City of Orlando, Orange County Government Partnering with Heart of Florida United Way to Manage Orlando United Assistance Center The City of Orlando and Orange County Government are partnering with Heart of Florida United Way to manage the Orlando United Assistance Center to provide long-term assistance to those affected by the Pulse tragedy.
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Gillette expert changes travel plans amid Zika concerns, cautions Olympic travelers A Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare physician is cautioning those who are traveling to the Olympics in Rio to take extra care and precautions due to the Zika virus' prevalence in the region.
abnormally small head and, more specifically, a small brain. Gillette treats conditions related to microcephaly such as cerebral palsy, seizures and developmental disabilities. The medical needs of children with microcephaly can be high. Unfortunately, there is no treatment to reTimothy Feyma, M.D., a Gillette pediatric neu- verse microcephaly after it has occurred. There rologist, heeded his own advice in recent weeks is also no vaccine for Zika. when he canceled a trip with his wife, who is pregnant, to southern Florida - an area where Sometimes people who get the virus don't show mosquitoes that carry Zika (Aedes aegypti and any symptoms at all. That's concerning, Feyma albopictus) live. He believes the impact of the vi- said, because people could unknowingly bring rus can be detrimental, especially among wom- the virus back to the U.S. After it's contracted, en who are pregnant or considering becoming men who have the virus can pass it through pregnant. He also echoes the Centers for Dis- sexual transmission. Even more concerning, if a ease Control and Prevention's caution, and ad- mosquito bites someone who is infected, it can vises that returning travelers may unknowing- get infected, bite other people, and possibly inly bring Zika back to the U.S. (Watch a video of fect them (though such a case hasn't yet been Feyma talking about Zika and the Olympics.) seen in the U.S.). "For the majority of tourists, the worst they'll encounter if they get the Zika virus are symptoms similar to a cold or the flu," Feyma said. "I just worry they'll bring Zika back with them and pass it to women who are in their early pregnancy." Women who have been pregnant while contracting the virus have given birth to babies with microcephaly - a condition associated with an
"I don't want to scare people, but one of my concerns is that the virus might begin to spread through mosquito transmission here," Feyma said. "Fortunately, scientists are hard at work trying to understand all of the real risks." Feyma offers the following tips to those who are traveling to Rio:
• To protect yourself, use precautions such as staying indoors and inside screened areas when possible. • Be alert during daytime hours. That's when mosquitoes that spread the virus are most likely to bite. • Wear long pants and long sleeves when outdoors. Treat your clothing with permethrin or buy pretreated items. • Liberally apply bug spray to prevent bites. Use Environmental Protection Agency-registered insect repellents containing one of the following: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus (para-menthane-3,8-diol). Always follow label instructions. • Use precautions to prevent spreading the virus to others when returning home. That includes protecting yourself from mosquito bites and limiting sexual contact. For more information on the Zika virus visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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Orange County Citizens Honored at 2016 Community Conference Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Board of County Commissioners recognized several Community Champions and the Distinguished Citizen of the Year at the 21st Annual Community Conference held on July 9 at the Renaissance Senior Center.
District 1 – A resident of Williamsburg for more than 30 years, Donna Finklestein is an active leader in her community. Her interactive approach toward communication has resulted in traffic improvements that will positively impact Williamsburg residents. She strives to keep communication channels open Lizette Valarino was honored with Mayor Jacobs' and assists the District 1 office in disseminating in2016 Distinguished Citizen of the Year award. Valari- formation within the community. no served as a Special Assistant to previous Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty and Chairman Mel Marti- District 2 – Debbie Turner founded a Cancer Care nez and is an advocate for the Hispanic community and Resource Center in 2007. By working with the in Orange County. American Cancer Society, she has been able to lobby in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. for cancer While serving under Chairman Martinez, Valarino legislation, funding and research. Her organization founded the Hispanic Heritage Committee of Great- provides educational services, transportation, couner Orange County, which coordinates Orange Coun- seling and support services. Turner is a retired Orty’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration held annually ange County Public Schools teacher and a volunteer from September 15 through October 15. The event and counselor for First United Methodist Church of encourages the community to learn about Hispan- Apopka. ic history and culture. Valarino also established the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlan- District 3 – Jo’An Rice served as President of the Pine do in 2000. The fund has provided more than $1 mil- Castle Safe Neighborhood Association. She spearlion in scholarships to more than 270 local Hispanic heads efforts to solicit interest and motivate comstudents. munity members to join her in creating activities that promote safety and enhance the visibility of “Because of Lizette’s leadership and advocacy for ed- Pine Castle. She is also an active volunteer on many ucation, many young people in our community had boards that promote unity within the community the opportunity to not only attend college, but also and throughout Pine Castle. transform their lives and bring their dreams to fruition. A chance they may not otherwise have had,” District 4 – Lisa Franchina serves on the Board of said Mayor Jacobs. “Through countless hours of Trustees for the Orange County Library System and community service and dedication to improving the the Board of Directors for Orange County Animal Serlives of others, Lizette has embraced what it means vices, League of Women Voters of Orange County, to be a good neighbor.” Central Florida Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Back to Nature Wildlife Valarino is also an active supporter of the Orlando Refuge, Cypress Springs Homeowner’s Association Ballet, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce. She is the Florida Opera Theater and local arts. a member of several other chambers of commerce. Franchina is considered a strong leader in both the Additionally, Orange County’s Board of County Com- residential and business communities. missioners each recognized a citizen in their district as Citizen of the Year:
District 5 – President and CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, Patrick Chapin advocates on behalf of Winter Park residents, business owners and visitors. Each summer, the Chamber hosts a youth leadership program for high school students to encourage active citizenship and to help them develop new leadership skills. Chapin is also dedicated to increasing awareness and research for Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare metabolism disorder. Through several Ironman triathlons, he waves a purple “Courage” flag for his niece, who is affected by the disease. One of his most recent contributions was his decision to donate a kidney to a friend in need. District 6 – A resident of Holden Heights, Dedra Jenkins helped create the Holden Heights Neighborhood Watch Program and Holden Heights Neighborhood Association. As a result, the community has witnessed improvements such as new community signs, a community park, streetlights, sidewalks, sewer lines with a new drainage system and a new community center. The annual conference strives to educate and assist citizens on how to revitalize their neighborhoods and make them the best possible places to live. Citizens, community leaders, homeowner’s association leaders and nonprofit organizations came together during this event to share ideas about improvements that can be made in their counties. “There are so many things that make our community a great place to live, work and raise a family – the slices of life, if you will, that make us who we are,” Mayor Jacobs said. “But to ensure that generations to come will enjoy this same quality of life, we must create a livable community that sustains our wonderful natural and economic resources; a community in which people of all ages, races, religions and ethnicities feel welcome and enjoy that same sense of belonging.” The 2016 Community Conference is hosted by Orange County’s Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization Division. The annual conference provides valuable information about County services and programs that can help neighborhoods thrive and prosper. Workshop topics included information on neighborhood grant opportunities, code enforcement and social media.
Back to School Fair Being Held at John Bridges Center Commissioner Bryan Nelson Hosts Back to School Fair Commissioner Bryan Nelson is hosting a back to school fair on August 6, 2016 at the John H. Bridges Center in Apopka Florida. The Back to School Fair will feature local community vendors, refreshments and a backpack giveaway. The backpacks will feature essential school supplies including; 1 ruler, 3 folders, 1 blunt scissors, 24 pack of Crayons, 10 #2 pencils, 8 count pack of markers, 1 large glue stick, 1 wedge eraser, 1 pencil sharpener, 100 page composition notebook, and a 150 count of filler paper. Backpack Gear will be supplying the backpacks. Pre-registration is taking place now until July 29, 2016 at the John Bridges Center in Apopka, Fla. Any parents who would like to register their children should stop by the John Bridges Community Center at 443 W 13th Street Apopka Fla 32703 and speak to staff. For more information on this event please call Orange County Commissioner Nelson’s Office at 407-836-5850.
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Pokemon-Going for a walk with your dogs? 5 steps to keep them safe With the recent release of Pokemon Go, many people are spending more time outdoors, walking and exploring neighborhoods while playing the game. Some people are also using this as an opportunity to take their dogs for walks and bring them with on their Pokemon Go adventures. Shelters are even getting in on the act, asking Pokemon Go players to volunteer as dog walkers. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) strongly encourages people to get outdoors and spend time with their dogs, as this is a great way to bond with pets and stay healthy. However, the AVMA would like to remind pet owners of some basic safety tips to keep their dogs safe while out capturing, battling, and training Pokemon:
er haircut or sunscreen. If possible, schedule walks for early in the day or evening to avoid periods of intense sun and UV exposure. Learn to recognize the signs of heat stress, and seek immediate veterinary care for your pet if you observed any signs of a problem. 3. Socialize safely: One of the great features of the game is how it encourages people to socialize, and that can be wonderful for dogs as well. However, make sure your dogs are leashed when meeting other dogs, and supervise their encounters to make sure the dogs are being friendly and aren't in danger of becoming aggressive. 4. Prevent parasites: More time outdoors and more encounters means increased exposure to external parasites and disease. Protect your dogs from these threats by making sure they are properly vaccinated and protected against fleas, ticks, and other parasites. Talk with your veterinarian about the right disease-prevention plan for your dog. 5. Always be aware: Don't get so lost in your game that you lose sight of your surroundings and potential threats to your dog's safety. Keep your dog leashed and close while crossing streets or encountering other pedestrians, and make sure your dog doesn't eat or get into things that could be toxic or dangerous to your pet. The AVMA, founded in 1863, is one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world, with more than 88,000 member veterinarians worldwide engaged in a wide variety of professional activities.
1. Start slowly: If you typically take your dog for 15-minute walks, don't automatically assume they'll be up for a 90-minute excursion. Suddenly and significantly increasing the length of your dog's walk could cause your dog discomfort. Try gradually increasing the length and distance of your walks so your pet can adjust. Watch for signs of a problem, such as a limp, sudden stopping, change in attitude, labored breathing or excessive panting. If you notice any of these signs, take a break, and call your veterinarian if the problems persist. 2. Don't get beat by the heat: Spending too much time out under the hot summer sun can put your pet in danger of dehydration, burned paws from hot surfaces, even sunburn. Make sure your pet has access to shade and water. Visit www.avma.org for more information. Avoid hot surfaces, such as asphalt, that can SOURCE American Veterinary Medical Association burn your pet's paws, and ask your veterinarian if your dog would benefit from a warm-weath-
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