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Grammy Nominated Singer Kelly Price to Perform in Tampa, FL Thanksgiving Weekend

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CCA in Conjunction with Block Business Ent. Presents the Sultry, Sassy, Kelly Price

Tampa, FL, November 21, 2011 – Grammy Nominated R&B/ Gospel Legend Kelly Price will be performing live Thanksgiving weekend “Grown & Sexy” on Friday, November 25, 2011 at Tampa’s very own T-Pepin Hospitality Center (4121 N. 50th St. Tampa, FL 33610). The show will be from 8PM until 1AM and will feature Kelly Price singing some of her classic songs such as; “You Should Have Told Me”, “Friend of Mines”, Mirror Mirror, and her latest single “Not My Daddy.” Kelly also has another hit single out called “Tired” which was inspired by long time friend and fellow collaborator R. Kelly.

Kelly Price, first came o the scene in the early 90’s when she was first discovered by Mariah Carey in February 1992. She made a name for herself as a backing and guest vocalist, appearing on a number of hit singles such as Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy”, The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Mo Money Mo Problems”, and Whitney Houston’s “Heartbreak Hotel”. She has also sung background vocals for Faith Evans, Aretha Franklin, Brian McKnight, SWV and R. Kelly. Kelly has recently released an album on May 3, 2011 entitled “Kelly” on her (My Block/Sang Girl!/Malaco Distribution) label.

Kelly Price, is adding executive producer to her accolades with the release of her new album self titled “Kelly.” The first single “Not My Daddy” features Stockley of Mint Condition debuted on R&B charts at #87 and has since risen to #23 on the Billboard R&B Charts. Another breakthrough single is “Himaholic” it debuted at #88 on the charts dated July 30, 2011. Kelly received her first top 40 hit on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts in 11 years and sixth top 10 on Adult R&B with “Not My Daddy.”

Kelly, is currently performing, writing new music and collaborating on upcoming production projects. Capital Connections Agency was pleased to partner up with Block Business Entertainment to bring Kelly to Tampa,” We are big fans of Kelly Price and we know that the city of Tampa is going to enjoy a “Grown and Sexy” night with Kelly’s magnificent voice.” stated Durby Brandon a rep for Capital Connections Agency. Get More Kelly Price Info at: http://www.kellyprice.com Or on twitter @Kellyprice4real

Ticket are $50.00 in advance All Access VIP is $75.00, Tickets at Door $80.00. For Bottle Service and VIP passes please contact: 727-564-4765

Ticket Locations:
B&D Auto Repair- 4501 Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
Andrew Sisters & Mercedes Salon -3519 N. 29th St. Tampa, FL 33605
House of Fades -3115 W. Columbus Dr. Ste. 110, Tampa, FL. 33607

About Capital Connection Agency:
CCA boasts a very successful track record booking major talent for events from coast to coast and all across the globe. Capital Connections’ pool of A-list talent turns the night life into a real cash cow for club owners and venues every year. CCA has location on both the East and West Coast, Paris, Spain and in Canada. CCA has been providing talent for over a decade and they do not plan to stop offering quality talent any time soon. You can find more information about Capital Connection Agency at: 1-866-785-1117 http://www.capitalconnectionsagency.com durby.Brandon@capitalconnectionsagency.com

Contact:
Darnell Clark
Image Makers Media Group, LLC
646 Antone Street
Atlanta, GA 30318
412-353-9240
DClark@imagemakersmedia.com
http://www.capitalconnectionsagency.com

Business

Commercial Construction Projects up for Bid Announced in New Jersey

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Over 15 new commercial construction projects are up for bid with EliteProNet, the fastest growing network for professional contractors in New Jersey.

New Jersey, November 22, 2011 – Over 15 new commercial construction projects are up for bid with EliteProNet, the fastest growing network for professional contractors in New Jersey. Subcontractors licensed to perform commercial work should register their information with EliteProNet online at www.elitepronet.com or call 877-656-4706. Past references must be provided for all contractors during prequalification. Some of the commercial jobs up for bid are as follows:

1. New residential construction in Lanoka Harbor, NJ

2. Tenant improvements for a retail store in Newark, NJ

3. Remodel of a national chain retail store in Rockaway, NJ

4. Ground up construction of a new 2 story commercial building in Highland Park, NJ

5. Expansion of a large retail store in Brick, NJ

6. Tenant improvements for a national chain retail store in Edison, NJ.

7. Site work and new construction of a assisted-living multi-residential development in Allendale, NJ

8. Renovation of 2 buildings at a learning facility in Piscataway, NJ

9. New Construction of a restaurant in North Bergen, NJ

10. Site work and construction of a new hotel project in Rahway, NJ

Awarded Subcontractor of the Week

Subcontractor: Ways Electric LLC
Project: West GA Tech Classroom Bldg Construction in Newman, GA
Award in the amount of: $707,000.00
EliteProNet Project Coordinator: Kyle Conlan

EliteProNet provides construction projects up for bid in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, and Delaware, North Carolina, and Georgia. EliteProNet corporate headquarters is located at 5589 Okeechobee Blvd., Ste. 202, West Palm Beach, FL 33417. For more information please call (877) 656-4706 or click HERE!(https://www.elitepronet.com/?cp=caro)

Contact:
Carolina Davila
EliteProNet
5589 Okeechobee Blvd., Ste. 202
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
(877) 656-4706
cdavila@elitepronet.com
http://www.elitepronet.com

Business

FRA lends support to Brazilian Forestry Plantation Claims

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Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has announced its support for a statement from Timberinvestments.co, claiming that plantation projects in Brazil can help to reduce deforestation in the developing country.

Bainbridge Island, WA, November 23, 2011 – Forestry Research Associates (FRA) has announced its support for a statement from Timberinvestments.co, claiming that plantation projects in Brazil can help to reduce deforestation in the developing country.

FRA is a research and analysis consultancy that specializes in forestry investments as an alternative asset class. Its analysis partner, Peter Collins, claims that Timberinvestments.co is correct in claiming that plantations, such as those run by forestry investment firm Greenwood Management in Brazil, can contribute to the effort to reduce deforestation.

Timberinvestments.co claims that European investors have become increasingly keen on timber investments as an option instead of investing in the stock markets. Forestry has typically seen far better returns than the equity markets over the past decide and at the same time, the rate of deforestation in Brazil has fallen significantly.

FRA claims that the forestry plantations are helping to provide alternative timber that is produced through felling native trees. The consultancy also adds that the Brazilian government has been taking more and more measures to try to monitor the destruction of the rainforest by using satellite technology, for example.

FRA welcomed the move from Timberinvestments.co to try to talk about the destruction that is still going on, however, and the fact that attracting investments in forestry projects taking place in the region can help to increase the supply of non-native trees for use in the production of charcoal, for example.

Plantation projects can also help to promote sustainable forestry management practices, which will ensure that the forestry industry can continue to exist for generation to come, while preserving the native rainforests.

Peter Collins of the FRA explained, “Forestry is a strong asset class for those who want to diversify their portfolios at the moment.”

He added, “In addition, investing in sustainable projects in Brazil can help to protect the natural forests from illegal logging.”

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

Entertainment

U.S. Spanish Children’s Book Sales Climb

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Amazon Spain launch and U.S. book sales indicate next big market. November is National Picture Book Month.

Midvale, UT, November 22, 2011 – Publishing is evolving and crossing borders like never before, as is children’s literature. Amazon.com’s recent entry into Spain and the explosion of Spanish-language ebook platforms are indicators of the next big publishing market.

Sales of Spanish language books in the United States demonstrate significant demand–including for children’s literature in Spanish. Bilingual author Karl Beckstrand has seen an increase in demand for his Spanish-language and bilingual picture books and e-books.

This year Beckstrand has had three titles on Amazon’s “Hot New Releases” in Spanish list. His Spanish titles outsell the English versions, though most of his titles come with an English/Spanish pronunciation guide. Positive national reviews by the Horn Book blog and ForeWord Reviews don’t hurt either.

During November, National Picture Book Month, Beckstrand expects record sales–not because of the added emphasis–but because, lately, every month is a record sales month. Customers are not all likely to be to Spanish-speakers. It may be that individuals, schools and families agree with Amazon: an additional language is a good idea.

Considering that native Spanish speakers are more common than native English speakers worldwide (the only other native language more common than Spanish is Mandarin, according to Time and Wikipedia), Amazon’s lead should be followed. Beckstrand’s picture books may be a good start.

Premio Publishing has been delighting readers since 2004. Nationally lauded (ForeWord Reviews, Horn Book blog, Midwest Review), our activity picture books–including a cookbook for kids, Spanish/bilingual books with pronunciation guide and English, Spanish or bilingual text, and ebook mysteries–feature minority characters, capture attention and create repeat readers. Distribution via: Ingram, Brodart, Baker & Taylor, Follett/BWI, Amazon, Nook/Kindle/ibooks/Kobo, Premiobooks.com

Contact:
Hysen Lowry
Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, LLC
648 W. Wasatch Street
Midvale, UT 84047, USA
801.953.3793
info@premiobooks.com
http://premiobooks.com

Business

AAA Reports On Popularity Of US-based REITs

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American investors are pouring their cash into real estate investment trusts (REITs), according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) and the Wall Street Journal newspaper.

Boston, MA, November 20, 2011 – American investors are pouring their cash into real estate investment trusts (REITs), according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) and the Wall Street Journal newspaper.

AAA, which advocates investing in alternative asset classes that help to diversify portfolios in these uncertain economic times, has welcomed figures showing a rise in interest in real estate as a lucrative investment choice.

Some $6 billion has been invested so far this year in publically traded REITs. This represents an increase of 18 per cent on last year’s investment levels and a remarkable 400 per cent rise from 2009’s levels.

The US-based trusts typically buy up real estate such as shopping malls, apartment buildings and other commercial property. This type of property is seeing stronger recovery rates and the investors are keen to get involved while the market is beginning its upward trend.

AAA’s analysis partner Anthony Johnson, said, “We are always pleased to hear that investment in an area of alternatives is on the up and it seems that US-based REITs are proving irresistible to those looking to diversify their investment portfolios and protect against risk.”

AAA supports a number of different alternative asset classes, with focus on some of the more ethical choices around the world. Impact investing is becoming increasingly popular, while investing in green projects such as forestry plantations in developing countries – like Greenwood Management’s Brazilian forestry investment projects, also attract praise from AAA’s analysts.

Speaking about alternatives, Lois Carrier of Carrier & Maurice Investment Advisors, told the Wall Street Journal, “When almost everything else is down, you usually count on these wild cards to be up.”

For example, the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs index for October recorded a return of over 7 per cent, compared with a much more subdued 1 per cent return recorded by Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index for the same period.

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

Travel

Luxury Travel Vietnam is Proud to Support High-end Responsible Travel

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Vietnam is an emerging luxury destination and attracts more UK travelers. For the last few years, the number of British visitors to Vietnam has increased considerably.

Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi, November 18, 2011 – Staged annually in London, World Travel Market – the leading global event for the travel industry – is a vibrant must attend four-day business-to-business event presenting a diverse range of destinations and industry sectors to UK and International travel professionals.

Vietnam is an emerging luxury destination and attracts more UK travelers. For the last few years, the number of British visitors to Vietnam has increased considerably.

Every year, Vietnam receives about 100,000 British visitors and this trend will continue to increase robustly in the future when Vietnam Airlines opens the direct flights between the two countries in December, 2011. Vietnam will become a gateway to welcome British visitors to Indochina.

During the the trade show, Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) representatives met with almost 100 travel professionals to seek business opportunities, develop market and attract high spending travelers. They also promote responsible tourism, destinations, tourism trends, new exciting tours for 2012.

David Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel www.luxurytravelvietnam.com, said it was a very inspirational day. Luxury Travel was proud to support responsible tourism day at WTM London, he met exchanged with players and exchanged new business ideas with many award winning responsible travel entrepreneurs.

” We continue to develop, operate and market tourism in a sustainable manner. The aim is to maximize the positive effects of travel and minimize negatives to ensure that cultures and natural environments of destinations continue to flourish. We make ours efforts to create better places for people to live and better places for people to visit”. David Nguyen added

Luxury Travel(www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has an adventure travel department and embraces the concept of sustainability within all actions taken. Examples include using eco friendly resorts, modes of transport wherever possible; taking biodegradable cleaning products on trips to remote areas and greatly emphasizing cultural exchanges. Involving and working with local communities generates greater economic benefits for those involved thus enhancing the well being of host communities. Supporting charity projects and SOS villages in Vietnam is part of Luxury Travel’s pledge to shape responsible tourism in the area they live and work.

Locally based specialists in privately guided and fully bespoke holidays, Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator and full travel service agency (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) based in Hanoi with its offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, Luxury Travel is excellent in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices in Indochina, Myanmar and Thailand, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors and representative offices in USA, France, Germany and Australia. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the integration and sustainable enterprise award.

Contact:
David Nguyen
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
5 Nguyen Truong To Street
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Business

VisitMobileTM Launches New LiveChat Feature for Mobile ConciergeTM Customers

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The only in-app tool of its kind, LiveChat lets guests chat directly with destination marketing organization via text

Boulder, Colorado, November 17, 2011 – VisitMobileTM, the premier mobile destination marketing solution provider, announces the launch of LiveChat, a two-way text chat platform allowing destination experts to communicate directly with their guests and visitors. LiveChat was designed to help guests receive a personalized high-touch destination experience, where a trusted advisor is available to help the visitor decide what to do next, make reservations or purchase tickets. Originally developed for use by traditional hotel concierge desks, LiveChat will now be offered as an optional, fully-integrated feature of VisitMobile’s Mobile Concierge destination travel smartphone app for convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs), destination marketing organizations (DMOs), and business improvement districts (BIDs).

Like nothing else in the market, LiveChat allows the destination’s staff to manage multiple guest conversations at once using the intuitive interface portal. The destination concierge can conduct the conversation with the guest on any computer with a browser or a tablet device (e.g. iPad) when they are on-the-go. The visitor can chat with the destination concierge through both the Mobile Concierge smartphone application or standard text messaging.

For the destination, LiveChat features include:

* Direct in-app integration with a Mobile Concierge smartphone application

* 10-digit number for sending text messages to users without smartphones

* Fully-compatible desktop or tablet chat portal, offering

Support for up to 12 concurrent conversations
Ability to save user profiles to portal customer database
To-Do lists with reminder alarms for individual guests
Chat notes section
Ability to send messages to groups
Compatibility with any iOS or Android App
Away/After Hours auto-responder

VisitMobile’s award-winning Mobile Concierge solution mimics a real destination concierge, delivering real-time trusted advice and insider knowledge at the in-destination visitor’s point of need. LiveChat will further enhance this experience by allowing guests to chat in real-time with true destination experts allowing users to ask questions, get advice or make reservations for restaurants through OpenTable®.

Mobile Concierge is always on hand as the guest explores the destination and is designed with GPS technology to answer their question, “I’m right here, now what should I do?” With the popularity of unofficial destination apps and mobile search engines, research shows that less than 20 percent of visitors return to the destination’s website for local information after they arrive into a destination. Mobile Concierge with LiveChat is a dream solution for DMOs, CVBs, BIDs, resorts, or any organization looking to take back control of the in-destination conversation.

“CVBs and DMOs spend tens of thousands of dollars on mass media and websites to attract guests to their destination, but they lose control of the guest’s experience once they arrive,” said VisitMobile CEO Jeff Kohn. “VisitMobile’s Mobile Concierge with LiveChat allows local authorities to continue interacting with visitors in a way that benefits the guest and maximizes revenue for a destination’s merchant partners.”

About VisitMobile
VisitMobileTM (www.visitmobile.com) is the Mobile ConciergeTM smartphone app for tourism and shopping destinations. VisitMobile serves as an on-the-go trusted advisor helping visitors discover nearby attractions, businesses, and events through a patented GPS Relevancy EngineTM. Mimicking a real concierge, VisitMobile uses expert local content and multimedia to help the visitor decide “what to do next,” make instant reservations or ticket purchases, and access insider deals. As the official Mobile Concierge of the destination, VisitMobile allows the destination marketing organization to maintain control of the conversation with the in-market visitor, and in turn maximize revenue for destination partners.

Contact:
Amy Larson
CSG | PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303.433.7020
alarson@csg-pr.com
http://www.visitmobile.com

Business

Topcone to Become the Fastest Growing B2B Marketplace

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Topcone is the leading B2B marketplace online. It features leading industrial suppliers and buyers spanning a wide range of industries exchanging goods and services. The platform is distinguished by its unique ease of member use and search features.

Porter Ranch, CA, November 17, 2011 – Topcone Inc, the leading B2B marketplace online, has officially launched its industry leading B2B portal, providing a unique solution for buyers and suppliers to match, search and exchange goods and services online. Topcone’s leading ease of use and business matching software provide the greatest solution for businesses to access and manage business demands on an open marketplace.

“Topcone’s B2B market helps businesses of all size, from start-ups to Fortune 500 organizations, trade products and services, populate listings, generate news and provide critical analysis for their own businesses and partners,” said Ramesh R, CEO of Topcone.

Topcone provides the option for suppliers to seek vendors and distributors to strengthen their business presence globally. Topcone provides a medium for buyers and suppliers to list their products and services and provides a cost effective way to increase their branding. Its members list their requirements for buying, list their products to sell and request bids for competitive pricing.

Topcone is enabling their members to communicate with each other using Topcone’s sophisticated B2B platform. Topcone reduces the time for businesses to search for prospective customers by automatically assigning related listings per the member’s preference.

Topcone.com is poised to become the leading B2B marketplace where every organization can list goods and services for demand or sale, thereby bringing the B2B industry under one roof. By minimizing search and optimizing ease of use for its members, Topcone provides the most convenient and reliable B2B platform on the market.

Topcone’s Key Advantages for Buyers and Suppliers:

• Multiple User Creation: Creating specific users and assigning them to aelling and / or buying roles, increase business presence inside the portal and expands it across the global network.

• Notifications: Member ability to receive and manage product listing notifications via email or within the application based on preferences.

• Cost effectiveness: Topcone is more cost effective than high cost advertising online or traditional media.

• Listing: The variety of listing categories enables focused global exposure and search.

• Business Networking: Topcone provide the option to systematically exchange information between other members within its secured environment.

• Excess Inventory: Topcones business to list their excess inventory and special deals enables them to move the goods quickly to the market.

For more information contact: NAME: Ramesh R, CEO, TopCone Inc., EMAIL : info@topcone.com
PHONE 818-453-2704, Web Site: http://www.Topcone.com

Contact:
Ramesh R
TopCone Inc.
19360 Rinaldi Street #304
Porter Ranch, CA 91326
818-453-2704
info@topcone.com
http://www.Topcone.com

Business

Commercial Construction Projects up for Bid Announced in Maryland

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Over 10 new commercial construction projects are up for bid with EliteProNet, the fastest growing network for professional contractors in Maryland.

Maryland, November 17, 2011 – Over 10 new commercial construction projects are up for bid with EliteProNet, the fastest growing network for professional contractors in Maryland.

Subcontractors licensed to perform commercial work should register their information with EliteProNet online at www.elitepronet.com or call 877-656-4706. Past references must be provided for all contractors during prequalification. Some of the commercial jobs up for bid are as follows:

1. Build-out of a medical office on the first floor of a one-story building in Oxon Hill, Maryland

2. Renovations to an office suit in Frederick, Maryland

3. Renovation and demolition on a retail store in Abingdon, Maryland

4. Renovation and addition of a new fitness center and salon in Hagerstown, Maryland

5. New construction of a restaurant in California, Maryland

6. Renovation of an existing bank in Upper Marboro, Maryland

7. New construction and renovation of a coffee shop in Eldersburg, Maryland

8. Interior renovation of an existing bank branch in Indian Head, Maryland

9. New addition to existing building to create a Community Center in Baltimore, Maryland

10. New tenant fit-out for a retail store in Hyattsville, Maryland

Awarded Subcontractor of the Week
Subcontractor: LS Mechanical Corp
Project: A Union, 1,235 sq. ft., high-end interior build out in Paramus, New Jersey
Award in the amount of: $25,000
EliteProNet Project Coordinator: Dan Balassone

EliteProNet provides construction projects up for bid in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, and Delaware, North Carolina, and Georgia. EliteProNet corporate headquarters is located at 5589 Okeechobee Blvd., Ste. 202, West Palm Beach, FL 33417. For more information please call (877) 656-4706 or visit www.elitepronet.com

Contact:
Carolina Davila
EliteProNet
5589 Okeechobee Blvd., Ste. 202
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
(877) 656-4706
cdavila@elitepronet.com
http://www.elitepronet.com