BIZ BUZZ 7/11/12

Palm Coast Observer
Business

+ Business Assistance Center plugs free July events
The Palm Coast Business Assistance Center is offering free workshops to aid local entrepreneurs start and manage their businesses. The organization’s “How to start a business” workshop will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at Daytona State College.
The “Intro to Quickbooks” workshop will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, and Wednesday, Aug. 1, at BAC offices, in City Marketplace. Call 986.4765.

+ Haven Hospice to hold grand opening July 12
The Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates will host a grand opening ribbon cutting 4 p.m. Thursday, June 12, for Haven Hospice, at 608 State Road 100. The company has been active in north Florida since 1979.
For more, call 206-9730.

+ Nominate or apply for Flagler’s Woman of the Year
The Flagler Business Women are now accepting applications for their Woman of the Year award. To nominate a candidate — all candidates must live in or spend most of their work time in the county — visit flaglerbusinesswomen.org.
Last year’s winner was former Palm Coast City Councilwoman Mary DiStefano. Deadline for all nominations is Aug. 15.

+ Young is 100 Plus Realty’s media director, Green hired
The 100 Plus Realty Group has promoted Kim Young, who has a background in Miami radio, television and advertising, to its media director position.
The company also recently added Linda Green as its newest agent.
Located at 15 Old Kings Road, in the Walker Complex, the real estate firm is planning an expansion, as well, and hopes to announce its new location soon.
To contact Green, email [email protected]. For more, call 445-8112.

+ Inman merges realty firm with Atlantic Ocean Realty
A 14-year industry veteran, John Inman has moved his real estate practice to Atlantic Ocean Realty, at 212 S. Oceanshore Blvd.
Inman is a former top producer for local ReMax and Century 21 branches.
Call 212-0528 for more.

+ Weichert, Realtors names top June producers
Weichert, Realtors — Hallmark Properties, at 9 Harbor Center Drive, has announced Cheryl Stone as its top listing agent for June. Elena Ropalo earned the office’s top sales and top closed volume. Ken and Patti Aborn won top sales team.
For more, call 445-1200 or www.weicherthallmark.com.

+ ReMax Select agents earn shortsale, foreclosure diplomas
Remax Select Professionals agents James A. Walden, Vicki Rhonemus, Patty Christman and Tammy Colpoys each received certified distressed property expert designations at the end of June, from the Charfren Institute, giving them additional expertise in dealing with short sales and foreclosure properties.
For more, call 283-4966.

PALM COAST PERMITS
The following is an update for permit activity in the city from June 28 through July 4:
Total number of all permits issued: 97

Commercial permits issued:
• S.E. Cline Contractors was issued a $534,000 permit for master plan and infrastructure development for a Palm Coast park, at 8480 U.S. 1.
• McNeal & White Contractors was issued a $2,300 permit for interior alterations to Home Furnishing Center Inc., at 85 Cypress Point Parkway.

Occupancy permits issued:
• Northbirdge Precious Metals Group was issued an occupancy permit, at 389 Palm Coast Parkway.
• Getaway Envy LLC (www.mygetawaydeals.com) was issued an occupancy permit, at 9 Harbor Center Drive.

Commercial permit applications submitted:
• TWT Restaurant Design Construction & Development submitted a $320,000 commercial permit application for Carrabba’s, at 160 Cypress Edge Drive.