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Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach Reaches $26 Million in Sales
Friday, January 06th, 2012 /

Kauai, Hawaii (PRWEB) October 07, 2011

Opening late 2010, Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach is celebrating its continued success as the project surpassed current real estate market expectations with 18 residences closed in the past 11 months. These closings represent approximately $ 26 million in volume with at least another five closings scheduled to be completed before the end of the year, bringing the projected closing volume to an estimated $ 32 million. The announcement was made by Todd Hadley, Owners Representative for Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach.

We have seen an increase in momentum over the last six months and recently a two-bedroom villa for $ 1.1 million was put under contract, indicating the pricing strategy and offerings are on target for resort living in Poipu, Hadley said. In addition, the Real Estate Team is confident that its patience and commitment to the project will ensure long term success of Koloa Landing.

The developer, Poipu Beach Villas, LLC, completed Phase One last year with five residential buildings, consisting of 85 fully-furnished luxury condominiums, a grand lobby area and two lagoon-style pools. Bill Child, the propertys main investor, explained, Because of the financial strength of our development group and the principal investors, our project is nearly debt free. This puts Koloa Landing in a great position as we move forward.

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

Layton Construction, the General Contractor, has started work on Phase Two of the project with new construction of Building One East. Phase Two will ultimately include the main pool and surrounding amenities along with four residential buildings totaling an additional 62 residences. The main pool area will incorporate 10,000 sq. feet of swimmable area, waterfalls, a grotto, water slide, sand bottom keiki (childrens) lagoon and multiple hot tubs.

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

For additional information on ownership opportunities, contact a Koloa Landing Property Specialist at 866-921-4242 or email info(at)KoloaLanding(dot)com. For reservations through the Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach Wyndham Grand Resort, call 888-317-0205 or email info(at)KoloaLandingResort(dot)com.

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Daily Deals Company Saveology Closes out 2011 on a High Note During the Holiday Season
Friday, January 06th, 2012 /


Fort Lauderdale, FLA (PRWEB) December 22, 2011

Saveology, an innovative daily deal startup featuring national, regional and local daily deals in 42 markets, is ringing in the holiday season on a high note by ending its first year with its highest sales ever. Saveology has proven itself to be a major player in the daily deals industry this year – in no small part to its creative branding strategy demonstrated throughout the 2011 fiscal year.

In September, Saveology successfully launched in 14 additional markets – everywhere from Las Vegas to Seattle to Honolulu. This big push increased sales dramatically and broadened awareness of the Saveology brand. Later that month, Saveology partnered with the Bank Atlantic Center to sponsor halftime giveaways during the Florida Panthers game, successfully giving Saveology more local exposure than ever before in a way which also helped Saveology give back to the community in which they launched. Then, in November, Saveology introduced the coupon-generator program with Dell, where customers could buy a deeply-discounted Dell coupon for an extremely low price. All these strategies are unparalleled in the daily deals space in terms of timing. Many daily deals companies have been around for years but have not reached the pinnacle of success which allows Saveology to take part in this creative branding process.

The holidays are a time where we reflect on the year that has passed, said Rachel Tabari, VP of Saveology Deals. 2011 was a remarkable year for the Saveology brand. With our introduction to the daily deals space, to our rapid expansion, to our local and national giveaways and outreach, we all could not be more thankful to our loyal fan base and proud of what weve accomplished. We believe that weve really redefined what it means to be a major daily deals player this year.

Saveology presents a business model benefitting both merchant and consumer through a variety of different avenues including an extremely competitive merchant revenue-share on deals purchased, a lead generator, and the aforementioned coupon generator all of which reach millions of people and increase brand awareness.

Saveologys daily deals offer consumers unique local and national deals ranging from car leases and excursions, to sporting events and family-fun packages.

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San Francisco Event Photographer, Scott Chernis Photography Announces He Covered the 2011 APEC Leaders Week
Thursday, January 05th, 2012 /


San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 23, 2011

The U.S. Department of State enlisted the San Francisco event photographer, of Scott Chernis Photography to be the official photographer in 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Week in Honolulu, Hawaii, held from Nov. 8 to 13, 2011. The task has further established Chernis, a professional photographer based in San Francisco, as a nationally recognized figure in event photography.

Scott proved to be a valuable member of the APEC team, said Medora Brown of the U.S. Department of State. He captured every shot requested precisely and artfully, even when doing so required creative solutions. He worked efficiently, ensuring the pictures would remain relevant in a 24-hour news cycle.

APEC is the foremost intercontinental economic organization in the Asia-Pacific region. It was founded in 1989 by 12 economies, including that of the U.S., to cultivate growth and prosperity for member countries through economic cooperation in trade and investments. The U.S. hosted the annual APEC meeting, which convenes 21 international economies to date, for the first time since 1993.

The San Francisco professional photographer, of Scott Chernis Photography covered the event, and the photographs have been widely used and distributed in media releases throughout the world. Chernis was also assigned as Secretary of State Hilary Clintons personal photographer during her three-day participation in APEC, documenting her numerous meetings with dignitaries and world leaders, and her many speeches and appearances. Chernis also covered President Barack Obamas two-day visit and was mainly responsible for providing the U.S. Government with images of the historical event for archive.

Scott Chernis Photography has worked with various clients ranging from restaurants and chefs, record labels and artists, and Fortune 500 companies and CEOs.

For more information about Scott Chernis Photographys services, call 415-290-2363 or view his gallery at http://www.scottchernis.com.

About Scott Chernis Photography

San Francisco professional photographer Scott Chernis specializes in food, jazz and performance, and event photography. He chiefly serves the Bay Area. Chernis career in photography started in New Orleans as a student at Tulane University. To this day, he continues to travel back home to the Crescent City to capture the abundant musical traditions of New Orleans.

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Arizona Life Coaches Victor Cuadra and Flora Schule and Internationally Known Horse Whisperer Koelle Simpson Team Up for a November Workshop in Arizona
Thursday, January 05th, 2012 /

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) October 17, 2011

From November 11th through the 13th, equus and life coach Koelle Simpson is joining forces with world class relationship experts Victor Cuadra and Flora Schule for a transformational workshop experience that blends relationship coaching and horse whispering. Victor and Flora’s company, Creative Life Solutions, offers coaching to powerfully connect with the people in your life with a background of love and intimacy, going well beyond where normal relationships plateau, while Koelle’s horse whispering instruction offers workshop participants a chance to practice implementing what they’ve learned through coaching, receiving hands-on feedback from their intuitive four-legged teachers. A horse will reflect and respond to who the human actually is in that moment with it, rather than who that person thinks they should be.

This powerful blend of experiences provides participants with practical ways to reconnect with their true heart’s desires, and come to a place of clarity and love and to be fully present without fear. Along with coaches, partners and friends, the horses can be some of our greatest teachers as participants learn about ourselves and help lead the way to refining and living the numerous insights and breakthroughs participants will experience during this course. These gentle animals can help humans recognize their true nature and find their inner voice. In this workshop, participants will clarify main directives that guide them in the course of a healthy relationship, find genuine peace regarding past and current relationships, and learn how to sense and project emotionally stable energy without confusion.

Koelle Simpson is a world-class equus coach and life coach. She is an internationally acclaimed leadership and communication expert. Most recently featured on the OWN Network series Finding Sarah, Koelles message has made profound impact on leaders, corporations and change agents around the world, from South Africa, Europe and the UAE to Canada and the United States. Koelle has trained with best-selling author and renowned “horse whisperer” Monty Roberts, as well as internationally acclaimed life coach, best-selling self-help author and columnist at O Magazine, Dr. Martha Beck. Her work with horses is designed to help others rebuild trust in themselves and unleash the powerful leader that lies within everyone.

Victor Cuadra and Flora Schule operate Creative Life Solutions, based in Phoenix, Arizona. As trained life coaches, mediators and transformation experts, Victor and Flora offer workshops, classes, retreats, meditation sessions and ceremonies. They have led week-long relationship intensives in such places as Kauai, but hold most of their weekend workshops and extended sessions at their retreat center in the desert north of Phoenix. At Creative Life’s sacred property in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Victor and Flora offer a diverse curriculum designed to promote healing processes and healthy relationships in every facet of life.

To find out more about Victor and Flora’s work and their company, Creative Life Solutions, visit www(dot)lifecoachinaz(dot)com. Learn more about Koelle Simpson’s work at www(dot)koelleinc(dot)com.

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Scottsdale Real Estate Agent Invests Big in Technology to Bring More Luxury Home Buyers to Arizona.
Monday, January 02nd, 2012 /


Scottsdale, Arizona (PRWEB) October 20, 2011

With the release of a first of its kind HD real estate video on the billion dollar luxury golf community of Silverleaf at DC Ranch, Scottsdale real estate brokerage, The Moen Group, takes another revolutionary move toward bringing in buyers for the Valleys multi-million dollar luxury home market.

Silverleaf An Invitation to Experience the Extraordinary, debuts today; first to The Moen Groups extensive list of clients and then worldwide on themoengroup.com and The Moen Groups multimedia channels, including the Google/YouTube network. The video, taking viewers behind the scenes of Scottsdales most prestigious guard gated community, showcases Silverleafs luxury homes and lifestyle from the air and the ground in a completely new way.

The Moen Group has been using real estate video for every luxury home and home site we list with great success for some time now, says Todd Moen, Founding Partner of The Moen Group. What makes this video different is this is the first time potential buyers around the world get to sit down with some of the people who call Silverleaf home to experience how wonderful Arizona and the community of Silverleaf are. Our goal is to introduce Silverleaf in a way that excites potential buyers while promoting a positive impact on Scottsdales real estate market as a whole.

Months in the making, the Silverleaf video stands out on several levels. The Moen Group is already known for its state of the art technology and videos produced by an Emmy

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Kai Lychee Vodka and Kai Young Coconut Shochu/Soju Win Triple Gold at the MicroLiquor Spirits Awards
Friday, December 30th, 2011 /


Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) December 29, 2011

Kai Vodka LLC (http://www.kaivodka.com) is proud to announce that its Kai Lychee Vodka and Kai Young Coconut Shochu/Soju won Triple Gold medals in the first annual MicroLiquor Spirits Awards. In April 2011, Kai Vodka added four new flavors to its portfolio. In addition to its flagship brands Kai Vodka and Kai Lychee Vodka, consumers can now enjoy the Pan-Asian flavors of Kai Young Coconut Shochu/Soju, Kai Lemongrass Ginger Shochu/Soju, Kai Coconut Pandan Vodka, and Kai Lemongrass Vodka.

The tasting notes from the MicroLiquor judges for Kai Lychee Vodka included, Flower and syrupy lychee with lemony tang in the background. The mouth feel is creamy and soft showing the aromas as flavor and adding slight vanilla and elegant cocoa. The finish is supple and lingering.

Not to be outdone, the Kai Young Coconut Shochu/Soju tasting feedback was equally celebratory. Creamy rice, paraffin and coconut nose. Palate follows exactly but a little sweet. Finish is creamy, soft and clean. Absolutely outstanding. Lovely in every way.

The MicroLiquor Spirit Awards 2011 attracted a remarkable 207 entries from around the world; a very select 15 percent were recognized with a Triple Gold Medal having earned Gold Medals in both Taste and Packaging & Design. Flowdesign, Modern Distillery Age and Mast Capital Partners sponsored the competition.

More About Kai Vodka LLC

Kai Vodka LLC, based in Hawaii, is a developer, marketer and supplier of ultra-premium spirits. Its flagship brands, Kai Vodka and Kai Lychee Vodka, launched in 2007. Kais new flavors and brand line extensions launched in 2011: Kai Coconut Pandan Vodka, Kai Lemongrass Vodka, Kai Young Coconut Shochu/Soju, and Kai Lemongrass Ginger Shochu/Soju. Distribution of KAI is growing rapidly and it is now available in over 30 US markets as well as internationally in Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan.

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Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach Reaches $28 Million in Sales
Friday, December 30th, 2011 /


Vancouver, Canada (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

About Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach:

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

About Lasso Data Systems:

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

Contact:

Angela McKay, Marketing Director

Lasso Data Systems Inc.

amckay(at)lassodatasystems(dot)com

1.866.526.9955 Ext 8557

Jennifer Cole-Conner, RA

Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach

jcoleconner(at)koloalanding(dot)com

808-240-6633

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SEO Web Design Hawaii Reveals Trade Secrets For Getting Your Website to the Top of Google
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 /


Honolulu, Hawaii (PRWEB) January 04, 2012

SEO Web Design Hawaii, a Search Engine Marketing Company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been helping small businesses get their websites to the top of Google and is now offering a Free Video Report that reveals 4 Costly Misconceptions about Search Engine Optimization, How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off by a SEO Company, 7 Secrets to Getting Your Site to the Top of Google and 4 Must Know Tips to Choosing a SEO Company.

For Details visit http://www.SEOWebDesignHawaii.com

According to CEO and Founder of SEO Web Design Hawaii RK Castillo, most web design companies build websites for the business when they should be building it for the customers. This is a big problem that most companies are unaware of. According to RK, this free video report was created to help small businesses to correct the problems (like that one) that hinder progress and keep valuable leads and customers from connecting to the businesses they are trying to find. He found that after looking at countless business websites and noticing that most businesses are making the same mistakes over and over again, and wanted to make a video revealing these mistakes and more importantly how to fix them.

There is an old saying, “If you build it, they will come.” While this is a nice saying it is just totally untrue when it comes to getting a website to the top of Google which is why another section of the video report reveals 7 Secrets to Getting Sites to the Top of Google.

RK Castillo hopes to educate business owners on how to properly do SEO in Hawaii. “Our Company purpose is to help individuals, businesses and organizations to become everything that they were meant to be and with consumers moving to the internet instead of traditional phone books it becomes critical that businesses develop a strong online presence” said CEO and Founder of the Company RK Castillo.

About SEO Web Design Hawaii

As a division of Purpose Concepts, SEO Web Design Hawaii specializes in Hawaii Web Design and Search Engine Optimization with a focus on helping small businesses get their websites designed the right way at the most affordable price.

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Salt Lake Community College Hosts Student Philosophical Conference on Nietzsche
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 /

Salt Lake City, Ut (PRWEB) November 09, 2011

Salt Lake Community College will host the 4th Annual Regional Undergraduate Student Philosophical Conference on Friday, November 11. The Legacy of Friedrich Nietzsche: The Integration of Philosophy & Art will be the theme. The conference will feature both an academic and an artistic session.

The academic session will feature Keynote Speaker Dr. Charlie Huenemann, Philosophy Professor and Associate Dean at Utah State University. This session will run from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Student Center Oak Room at SLCC’s Taylorsville Redwood Campus.

The Session will be started by greetings from SLCC Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. John McCormick, and online greeting in real-time from Chair of the Moral Philosophy Department of Radboud University in Nijmegen (Netherlands), Professor Paul Van Tongeren.

Following the Plenary Session, students from SLCC, the University of Utah, Utah State University, Weber State, UVU, BYU, Westminster College, as well as John Hopkins University, Kaua’i Community College (Hawaii), the Radboud University in Nijmegen, will discuss the Philosophy of Nietzsche at Student Panels.

The Session is dedicated to the moral, social, and political aspects of Nietzsches thought, with a particular focus on the Dionysian Nature of Western Art, and the Creative Artistic Genius of the Authentic Western Philosopher.

Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon will offer a greeting for the conferences artistic session, which will be held on November 11 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Grand Theatre. Following Mayor Corroons welcome, SLCC Provost Dr. Chris Picard will provide remarks. Maestro Adam Sklute, Artistic Director of Ballet West, will provide this sessions Keynote address.

With assistance from Ballet Wests dance troupe, Sklute will elaborate his avant-garde balletic vision, inspired by Nietzsches philosophy and by the work of Igor Stravinsky and George Balanchine. Following Director Sklute’s remarks, an artistic program will be held.

This extra-ordinary combination & organic integration of Neitzsche’s pure philosophy with its sophisticated, ‘high culture’ artistic expression makes this Conference an absolutely unique, unprecedented, international-scale intellectual event, said SLCC Philosophy Professor Alexander Izrailevsky. This student philosophical conference will enormously benefit the academic aspirations of SLCC students, students of other Colleges and Universities, and the broader community.

The Conference will be free and open to the public.

The Conference has received funding from Utah Humanities Council. The Utah Humanities Council promotes understanding of diverse traditions, values, and ideas through informed public discussion.

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Luxury Kauai Vacation Rentals Now Available at Kukui`ula
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 /


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Makai Cottage Description:

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

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

About The Parrish Collection Kauai, LLC:

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

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

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