Apr 20, 2012
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North Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) April 18, 2012
In an effort to bring down costs while keeping its corporate commitment to sustainability,FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division has selected Conergys PH 235P panels to install on its North Kansas City, Missouri manufacturing facility. One of the first solar construction projects installed in this part of the metro area, the installation was completed by local clean-energy integrator Brightergy this winter. With 216 modules, the solar installation will produce about 60,000 kWh annually, which is equivalent to taking 600 cars off the road for a year.
With this installation, Fujifilm will realize a substantial cost savings on its current energy usage. In addition, the company will be able to take advantage of the utilities net energy metering program, which will provide ongoing benefits. Globally, Fujifilm has a Greenhouse gas target set at 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by Fiscal Year 2020, as compared to 2005.
Conergy recently supplied its premium module panels at Fujifilms facility in Hawaii last year, and this installation in North Kansas City marks the second solar project for Fujifilm in North America, said Ray Hosoda, President and CEO, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. This solar panel project will help play a role in Fujifilms corporate mission of energy conservation and Greenhouse gas reduction. The combination of Conergys PH-Series modules, along with Brightergys unique efforts to bring us an affordable, clean, and renewable energy solution, will continue to help us make strides toward our energy goals.
The Fujifilm installation is the first project with Brightergy. “Fujifilm’s choice of this location was a good one due to the excellent economic incentives in the state of Missouri, said Susan Brown, principal, Brightergy Solar Solutions. And Conergys PH series panels, matched with our talents and resources as a solar energy integrator, will not only help Fujifilm reach its sustainability goals, but it is a fantastic financial investment for them as well.”
Simone Baeurer, Conergys Regional Account Manager, added, “Fujifilm and Brightergy made a great choice when they selected the Conergy PH 235 module for this installation. The PH module offers an excellent balance of reliability, efficiency and value. The Conergy modules have a long service-life design and are a highly-cost effective solar energy solution – a perfect fit for this commercial application.
About Fujifilm
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, consists of five operating divisions and one subsidiary company. The Imaging Division sells consumer and commercial photographic products and services including film, one-time-use cameras, online photo services and fulfillment, digital printing equipment and service. The Electronic Imaging Division markets consumer digital cameras. The Motion Picture Division provides motion picture film, and the Graphic Systems Division supplies products and services to the printing industry. The Optical Devices Division provides binoculars, and optical lenses for closed circuit television, videography, cinematography, broadcast and industrial markets. FUJIFILM Canada Inc. markets a range of Fujifilm products and services. For more information, please visit http://www.fujifilm.com/northamerica, or go to http://www.twitter.com/fujifilmus to follow Fujifilm on Twitter. To receive news and information direct from Fujifilm via RSS, subscribe at http://www.fujifilmusa.com/rss.
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including electronic imaging, digital printing equipment, medical systems, life sciences, graphic arts, flat panel display materials, and office products, based on a vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. The company was among the top 16 companies around the world granted U.S. patents in 2010, and in the year ended March 31, 2011, had global revenues of $ 25.8 billion*. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit http://www.fujifilmholdings.com.
At an exchange rate of 86 yen to the dollar.
About Brightergy
Brightergy, one of the nations fastest-growing full-service solar development and finance firms, offers turn-key solar design, installation, monitoring, and in-house financing services. Our extensive experience includes hundreds of projects completed for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and utilities, to non-profits and mid-sized businesses from offices in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Boston. We make it simple, rewarding, and profitable to do the right thing. For more information, please visit: http://www.brightergy.com.
About Conergy
As a full system manufacturer, Conergy Group delivers solar energy systems from a single source and offers all services under one roof.
Through deep-rooted operations in 18 countries, Conergy System Sales sells premium Conergy products to customers in nearly 40 countries worldwide. Conergy supports homeowners, installers, wholesalers and investors in their efforts to go solar. With local sales activities on five continents, Conergy has close relationships with all its customers. Listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange, Conergy employs more than 1,500 people worldwide. Since Conergys founding in 1998, it has produced and sold more than 1.6 GW of clean solar power, and developed over 500 MW of solar parks.
Through its acquisition of well-established local companies, Conergy began operating as a distributor and project developer in North America in 2005 and currently has five offices, four warehouses and three production sites in the region. In North America, Conergy is both a manufacturer and wholesaler. Conergy manufactures mounting systems in Sacramento, CA. In Ontario, Canada Conergy produces modules and mounting systems that meet local content requirements for the Provincial FIT. Conergy offers innovative products and tailored services to its North American network of system integrators and project developers. Through these activities, Conergy maintains expert knowledge about local market conditions and requirements. For more information, please visit: http://www.conergy.us.
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Dec 12, 2011
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Davenport, Iowa (PRWEB) December 10, 2011
Mel Foster Co. congratulates Davenport REALTOR? Donna Arnold as recipient of a notable award from the Quad City Area REALTOR? Association. Ms. Arnold received the Iowa REALTOR? of the Year Award during the QCARAs Annual Holiday Party and Installation of Officers held on December 2nd.
Ms. Arnold is an agent at Mel Foster Co. Davenport I-74 office and was recognized by her peers for the Iowa REALTOR? of the Year Award, which is the highest honor the QCARA bestows upon a member.
“Donna exemplifies the traits of what youd expect from a Realtor of the Year,” says Kris Ratigan, Director of Corporate Marketing of Mel Foster Co. “Her peers also recognized her passion, knowledge and extraordinary leadership skills to have nominated her for this tremendous award,” mentioned Ratigan.
Donna is licensed in Iowa and Illinois and is certified in Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR), Accredited Buyers’ Representative (ABR), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE). She serves on the Quad City Area REALTOR? Association Board of Directors as Iowa President, and has served on many committees with the Board.
Founded in 1921, Mel Foster Co. is the Real Estate Leader of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois serving Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island and the surrounding Quad City area, and it is one of Iowas largest independently owned real estate company. The company specializes in residential sales and offers services in insurance, commercial, farm and land sales, land development, and management, relocation, career development, and new construction. Visit their website at http://www.melfosterco.com for more information.
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Nov 15, 2011
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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) November 14, 2011
America is built on ingenuity and inspiration, supported by creativity and critical thinking. That is why Burns and McDonnell, a leading Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Environmental and Consulting Solutions Firm, is investing in a $ 1 million-plus grant program that supports both the STEM education and a thriving educational environment at Science City in Kansas City. To get students involved, they are giving students a unique opportunity for their school group to design the next exhibit for Science City.
In addition to the chance to design an exhibit, Burns & McDonnell is awarding over $ 130,000 to the winning schools. The Battle of the Brains Contest is divided into an Elementary Division and a Secondary Schools Division. Winners in the elementary and secondary divisions will each earn a $ 50,000 grant to support STEM (science technology, math and engineering) education in their schools. Two runners-up in each division will earn $ 5,000 each, and the remaining 14 honorable mention winners will earn $ 1,000 each. One group of students will see their design constructed in Science City at Union Station during 2012.
With so much cash on the line, this isnt your average sweepstakes. They turned to WizeHive to manage the online applications; including multiple uploads, with some students electing to attach videos to their entry. From there, judges and a brainiac panel narrowed down the field to 20 entries in total, 10 from elementary schools and 10 from secondary schools. The last 30% of the vote will be a public voting portal and people with a valid email address can vote once per day for their favorite entry.
The Burns & McDonnell Foundation should be proud of the work they are doing to promote STEM education, says WizeHive CEO Mike Levinson. To have an exhibit in Science City is a big deal for students and a great opportunity to see how their ideas can impact the world.
We are thrilled with the response and amazed at the creativity, enthusiasm and ingenuity displayed by kids of all ages, said Melissa Lavin-Hickey, director of the Burns & McDonnell Foundation. It was very difficult to pick the 20 finalists who will now advance on to the voting round. We especially want to thank the teachers, administrators and volunteers who helped these students brainstorm ideas and develop their concepts into plans that can be turned into an actual exhibit at Science City.
About WizeHive
WizeHive offers a cloud-based platform that automates an organizations forms, workflows and business processes. These tools have been used to automate contests with WizeHive’s Online Contest Software; scholarships with WizeHive’s Scholarship Management Software; sales processes and more.
About the Burns & McDonnell Foundation
Science City and the Burns & McDonnell Foundation are long-term partners in continually improving the visitor experience and emphasizing the importance of STEM education. Learn more about the foundation at http://www.burnsmcd.com/Company/Community-Involvement-co
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Nov 9, 2011
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Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) November 09, 2011
New York Times bestselling author and international sales expert Grant Cardone will be in Detroit on December 13 to rev up the Motor City with a first of its kind Master the Close workshop. This will be a full-day seminar designed to revitalize each participants purpose and teach achievers how to get what they want in life with 45 new closes.
Like most Americans, I am rooting for a Motor City comeback but rather than hope, I am taking action by distilling all my years of creating success and motivating others into a one-day event, said Grant Cardone. Given my extensive association with the automotive industry, I take a personal interest in this city. Detroit matters not only for its manufacturing might but also for the evolving venture capital high tech arena that will drive our new economy forward.
“Weve put together an unprecedented seminar so that you can beat the competition and take the leap from where you are now to construct the life of your dreams, said Justin LeVrier, Executive Director, Cardone Enterprises Inc. Nothing beats seeing Grant live and I suggest that each and every participant brace themselves for a pedal to the metal day of life changing adventure.
Participants of Grants full day seminar will learn the secrets to taking massive action and creating lasting success. Grant will teach you:
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Program details are as follows:
Date:????????Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Time: ????????7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. / Full-day seminar
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Group discounts are available so bring a friend or your whole team along an unforgettable one-day-only-event. For more information on obtaining tickets go to: http://www.grantcardone.com/detroit or call: 800-368-5771.
Grant Cardone
Grant Cardone is New York Times Bestselling Author of If You’re Not First, You’re Last, the ultimate guide on Sales Strategies to Dominate your Market and Beat your Competition. He is an international sales training expert, providing sales training programs to Fortune 500 companies, an Internationally recognized Motivational Speaker and author of three other books including Sell to Survive, The 10X Rule, and The Closer’s Survival Guide.
While regularly contributing to shows on Fox News, Fox Business, CNBC, MSNBC, and Bloomberg, Grant is also an executive producer and star of his own TV show on the National Geographic Channel, “Turnaround King”, where he creates great change for the benefit of other businesses.
For more information, visit http://www.grantcardone.com or http://www.cardoneuniversity.com
Nov 9, 2011
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Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) November 09, 2011
McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc. and the City of Phoenix Housing Department are celebrating the opening of a new, mixed-income community known as The Symphony Apartments. The development located in the Central City South Neighborhood near 16th Avenue and Buckeye Road replaces the former 76-unit Krohn West public housing site. The revitalization effort was initiated through a 2007 HUD HOPE VI Grant resulting in the development of 83 attractive, garden-style and townhome rental units.
Tony Salazar, President of McCormack Baron Salazars West Coast Operations, stated The redevelopment of Krohn West represents a critical step in the revitalization of the Central City South Neighborhood. This revitalization allows the City to diversify incomes, expand affordable housing opportunities, implement a strong community and supportive services program, and replace severely distressed public housing with a high quality, well designed multi-family community.
MBS in partnership with the Housing Department collaborated with community stakeholders to design and implement the revitalization of the 5-acre site. This investment, following the completion of the Henson Village community, really makes this neighborhood adjacent to downtown a great place to live and helps drive the momentum of revitalization. The Symphony is a great addition, said Councilman Michael Johnson.
These partnerships are possible because of strong and committed leadership from our City Council, said Kim Dorney, Director of the Phoenix Housing Department. MBS has met the challenge to create a beautiful mixed-income housing community that could fit anywhere in the Valley and that will serve as a catalyst for ongoing investment in Central City South.
In addition to the demolition of the existing buildings and removal of outdated infrastructure, the plan also called for the construction of 14 residential buildings, a 1,500-square-foot management/community building to provide office space for on-site property management and recreational and meeting space, as well as newly designed infrastructure and multiple public improvements, such as a new water and sewer system, underground utilities, and improved street lighting and signage. The development also includes implementation of supportive services programs for residents. We are very pleased to partner once again with the city of Phoenix in providing a new, high quality, well-designed neighborhood that celebrates the diversity of this community, said Louis Bernardy, MBS Vice President.
The Symphony Apartments feature market rate amenities that include central air conditioning, a community building and swimming pool , as well as in-unit energy efficient appliances, such as washers/dryers, and dishwashers. The apartments were designed and built using materials and appliances certified by the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) and Energy Star. High quality construction materials, high grade insulation, energy efficient roofing, windows and doors have been incorporated throughout the community. The Symphony has accessible units and larger units have multiple baths. All units are equipped with free wireless internet access to all the households and will also utilize a solar system that will provide electrical power to the common areas, resulting in substantial energy and costs savings for the property. Rental applications are currently being accepted. Visit symphonyaptsphx.com for more information.????
The Symphony is a $ 18.4 million development financed through a combination of public and private financing that included funding from a HOPE VI grant, the Phoenix South Mountain Housing Corporation, the City of Phoenix, Arizona Department of Housing and equity from RBC Capital Markets from the sale of Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits.
Details about the Grand Opening Ceremony
A program and ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, to mark the Grand Opening. The program will feature remarks from Councilman Michael Johnson, County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox, Kim Dorney, Director of the Phoenix Housing Department, as well as other dignitaries. A reception will follow the program and all festivities will take place at The Symphony Management Building located at 1050 S. 16th Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85007. On-site parking will be available on West Maricopa, which can be accessed from 17th Avenue. Please RSVP to Cheryl Tamura at 213-236-2688 or via e-mail: Cheryl(dot)tamura(at)mccormackbaron(dot)com
About The City of Phoenix Housing Department
The City of Phoenix Housing Department owns approximately 3,500 units of public and affordable housing, manages more than 5,200 housing choice vouchers, and manages housing programs that provide homes to more than 25,000 Phoenix residents. The department provides services and referrals to assist residents in attaining self-sufficiency and provides financing to for-profit and non-profit partners to help create additional affordable housing in the Phoenix community.
About McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc.
McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc. is a nationally acclaimed leader of affordable urban housing development. Since its inception in 1973, the firm has developed approximately 16,000 units of affordable housing in 33 urban markets totaling more than $ 2.4 billion in development investment.????The firms mission is to rebuild neighborhoods in central cities across the country that have deteriorated through decades of neglect and disinvestment. McCormack Baron Salazar headquarters are located in St. Louis, MO., with a satellite office in Los Angeles.
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