“Relay Scam Continues to Hit Southern Arizona Businesses - Tucson Citizen” plus 4 more |
- Relay Scam Continues to Hit Southern Arizona Businesses - Tucson Citizen
- Winnebago Via Showcased at Washington, DC, Event - PR Inside
- Calendar of events ... showcasing what to do - Naples Daily News
- Auto Racing Headlines - Rotoworld.com
- Joe Verde’s Auto Dealer Training Book on 2nd Print Run - PR.com
| Relay Scam Continues to Hit Southern Arizona Businesses - Tucson Citizen Posted: 24 Sep 2009 03:04 PM PDT For the third time since March, a Tucson automotive repair facility has notified BBB that they were contacted by a scammer using a relay service intended to assist persons who are hearing impaired. Since this scam seems to keep popping up around Southern Arizona, we thought we would run down the slightly different forms it can take. - In early September, BBB received a call from Jimmy's Broadway Automotive Service after they received a call via Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS) from someone who said they wanted to have their car shipped to the shop for repairs. Using TRS, the scammer offered to pay Jimmy's over the phone with a credit card. However, there was catch: Jimmy's was to forward the money from the credit card transaction to the shipping company to pay for transportation of the car. Jimmy's told BBB that although the scammer "tried diligently" to lure them in for about 15 minutes, ultimately the call raised too many red flags and they refused the offer. - On June 30, BBB received a call from Canyon RV Center, in Tucson, saying they had been contacted by someone using a relay service to inquire about buying $4,000 worth of parts. The caller used the name "Lisa Marie" and claimed a Yuma address. She emailed the business a credit card number and attempted to make arrangements for someone to pick the parts up when the order arrived. The business owner became suspicious when he noticed that a passport provided as identification by the scammer was tampered with, and refrained from ordering the parts. Several days later the bank notified him that the credit card the scammer provided was stolen. - In March, BBB reported a man had contacted a different Tucson auto repair facility via a relay service and told them he was going to have his car towed to their facility and he wanted to wire money directly into the business' account. When the business owner started asking questions the caller hung up. Recently, KVOA News in Tucson aired a segment on relay scams, specific to Canyon State RV. If you receive a similar call don't provide account information to the caller, don't order any supplies, and be wary of any of payment the caller offers. Do try to get as much information as possible and contact your BBB at 520-888-5353 or info@tucson.bbb.org.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Winnebago Via Showcased at Washington, DC, Event - PR Inside Posted: 24 Sep 2009 02:28 PM PDT 2009-09-24 23:32:01 -
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), the nation's top-selling motor home manufacturer, recently showcased the all-new high-mileage Class A Winnebago Via motor home for participants in the Forum on Stimulating Economic Vitality and Resource Conservation, a gathering of top national and state tourism and park leaders hosted by the U.S. Department of Interior. Held in downtown Washington, D.C., on September 15, the forum allowed key RV industry leaders, state tourism officials, the managers of public lands covering more than one-third of the nation's surface and others to discuss increasing visits by Americans to national parks while making this use sustainable, and to see how changes in RVs will help the RV lifestyle remain popular in an era of new focus on "green" living.Forum participants included state and local government officials, gateway community and tribal leaders as well as tourism and recreation industry representatives. Keynote addresses were delivered by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, both members of the President's Cabinet. Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) President Richard Coon and American Recreation Coalition (ARC) President Derrick Crandall briefed the Secretaries on RV travel and innovations as they toured the VIA. The event also recognized innovations in RVing that have made the industry more eco-friendly, fuel and cost efficient. "We were delighted by the positive focus of the Administration's comments at the forum – about its commitment to strengthen the link between Americans and the Great Outdoors. Both Secretaries noted the immense economic importance of the RV industry and related recreation businesses," said American Recreation Coalition President Derrick A. Crandall. "The Winnebago Via's eye-catching styling, exclusive features and impressive fuel economy were a real hit with meeting attendees." Winnebago Industries, Inc. is the nation's top-selling manufacturer of motor homes, self-contained recreation vehicles used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The Company builds quality motor homes under the Winnebago, Itasca and ERA brand names with state-of-the-art computer-aided design and manufacturing systems on automotive-styled assembly lines. The Company's common stock is listed on the New York and Chicago Stock Exchanges and traded under the symbol WGO. Options for the Company's common stock are traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. For access to Winnebago Industries' investor relations material, or to add your name to an automatic email list for Company news releases, visit, www.winnebagoind.com/investor.html : Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=6058556&lang=en :
Winnebago Industries, Inc.Sheila Davis, PR/IR Manager, 641-585-6803  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Calendar of events ... showcasing what to do - Naples Daily News Posted: 24 Sep 2009 10:11 AM PDT Here is a list of events beginning Friday, Sept. 25, 2009: Tickets on sale "Grease," starring American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Parkway, Fort Myers. $75, $60, $50 and $40. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3-5; 8 p.m. Nov. 6-7; 2 p.m. Nov. 7; and 1 and 6 p.m. Nov. 8. (239) 481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com General This week Third Street Farmer's Market, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, behind Tommy Bahama, 1220 Third St., S., Naples. Free admission. 434-6533. Florida Big Boy Tech & Toy Expo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. $5. 948-7825. Quilting demonstration, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Free with estates home and garden tour. (239) 334-7419. Behind the scenes tour, inside the Edison and Ford homes by Estates president and CEO, Chris Pendleton and curator Pamela Miner, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. $15, includes lunch. Reservations required. (239) 334-7419. National Museum Day, noon-4 p.m. Saturday with a magic show, 1 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. "Distant Drums," showing of a Gary Cooper movie shot in the Everglades; and free sandwiches from Chick-fil-A, Collier County Museum, 3301 U.S. 41 E., Naples. Free. 252-8476. Car and truck show, collectible cars from 1900 to the present, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Big Cypress Marketplace, 22- Basik Road, Naples. Free. 774-1690. Coming up Water ski show, featuring the Southern Extreme Water Ski team, 4 p.m. Oct. 4, Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Lakeside, Estero. Free. 948-3756. Music/Concerts This week World Music Band, 6-8 p.m. today, Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road (near restaurant piazza), Estero. Free. 948-3766. Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Band, 2 p.m. Saturday, Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. $15, singles; $25, couples. 649-4323. Coming up Oscar D'Leon, 8 p.m. Oct. 2, Naples Philharmonic, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $49. 597-1900. "All You Need is Love," a tribute to the Beatles, 8 p.m. Oct. 2-3, Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. $33, $23 and $8. VIP ticket, $58, with meet and greet with Pete Best, original Beatles drummer at 6:15 p.m. both nights. www.ticketmaster.com or 948-7825. Willy Chirino, 8 p.m. Oct. 3, Naples Philharmonic, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $39. 597-1900. "Celebrate America!," a family fare concert, 3 p.m. Oct. 4, Naples Philharmonic, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., N., Naples. $15, adults; $10, students. 597-1900. Alice Cooper, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers. $56, $46, $36, and $26. (239) 481-4849. David Garrett, violinist, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers. $56, $32, $22, and $16. (239) 481-4849. Clubs Bayshore Coffee House, 2727 Bayshore Drive, Naples, 775-4862. 7-10 p.m. today, Frontline Bluegrass. Beef O'Brady's, 3883 U.S. 41 E., Naples, 530-0000. 5:30-8 p.m. today, Michael Angelo and 8-11 p.m. today, Consecutones. Brio's Tuscan Grill, Waterside Shops, 5500 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 593-5319. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nevada Wilkens Jazz Trio. Capri-a-Taste-of-Italy, 11140 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 594-3500. 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Bob Zottola & the Expandable Jazz Band featuring Stu Shelton on keyboard and John Lamb on drums and 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jebry's Jazz Jam. Fish House of Fort Myers Beach, 7225 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 530-0000. 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, Travis Gerbec. Fred's Diner, Uptown Plaza, 2700 Immokalee Road, Naples, 431-7928. Today and Saturday, dinner show, 6:30 p.m. three-course dinner; 8 p.m. show, "Assisted Living," starring Compton and Bennett. $29.95. Thursday, Oldies night with DJ DAve Devoraux. Island Pub, 600 Neapolitan Way, Naples, 262-2500. 5-8 p.m. Monday, Jebry's Jazz Jam. Jack's Bait Shack, 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Naples, 594-3460. Today, Saturday and Thursday, Soapy Tuna; Monday, Overthrowing Amy; Tuesday, Geek Skwad; and Wednesday, Love Funnel. Jimmy B's, 1130 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, (239) 463-9759. Today, 3-7 p.m., Phil Oxford and 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Double Standard; Saturday, 3-7 p.m., Bunche Band and 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Tree Top Flyers; Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Eric Malibu; 3-7 p.m., Hat Boys; and 8 p.m.-midnight, Brenda; 7:30-11:30 p.m. Monday, Mary Winner; 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesday, Phil Oxford; and 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, Elijah. Nacho Mama's, 599 South Collier Blvd., Marco Island, 530-0000. 9:30 p.m. The Sounds of South Beach. Naples Flat Bread & Wine Bar, 6434 Naples Blvd., Naples, 687-3454. 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Bob Zottola & the Expandable Jazz Band featuring Stu Shelton and 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Bob Zottola & the Expandable Jazz Band.. Porky's Last Stand, 2560 39th St. SW, Naples, 304-0133. 7-11 p.m. today and Saturday, Hot Country and 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Mark Storms. Real Macaw, 3275 Bayshore Drive, Naples, 732-1188. 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Big Buck and the Biscuit Boys. Reflections Bar, 1000 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, 394-1118. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Big Buck and the Biscuit Boys. Ruth's Chris Steak House, Coconut Point, 23151 Village Shops, Estero, 948-8888. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bob Zottola and Michael Royal. Shula's Steak House, Hilton Naples & Towers, 5111 U.S. 41 N., Naples, 430-4999. 5-8 p.m. today, Bob Zottola and Michael Royal. Sneaky Pete's, 3465 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 498-8887. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. today, Chicago Mob; 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday, Boomtown; 8 p.m.-midnight Sunday, GEO; 8 p.m.-midnight Tuesday, Michael Angelo; 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesday, Groove Kings; and 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, Dave Tecce. Karaoke: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. today, Breaktime Lounge; Tiki Hut, Quality Inn, 7-11 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday; 8 p.m.-close Monday and Wednesday, Snapper's Alternative Night Club; 7-11 p.m. Tuesday, Porky's Last Stand, Marco Island; 8:30-11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Alvino's Pizzaria; 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesday, Blue Monkey; and 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Beef O'Brady's Karaoke and dance: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Under the Shady Palm; 8 p.m.-midnight Monday, Sneaky Pete's, Bonita Springs; 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Fish House of Bonita Beach. Theater This week "Married Alive," a new musical about the misadventures of two married couples, today and Saturday, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. $35, dinner and show. (239) 278-4422. "Bill W. and Dr. Bob," story of the alcoholic stockbroker and surgeon whose careening friendship fomented the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous, Tuesday through Sunday evenings and selected matinees through Oct. 3, Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. $35, dinner and show; $20, show. (239) 278-4422. "A Clockwork Orange," based on the futuristic novel by Anthony Burgess, 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers, $20. (239) 337-1933. "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," story of two con men taking the unwary on the French Rivera, matinees at 1:15 p.m.; 7 p.m. twilight performances on Sundays and 7:30 p.m. evening performances Thursday through Nov. 14, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. $53, $49 and $47, adults; $21, children, dinner and show; $27, adults; $17, children, show only. (239) 278-4422 or www.broadwaypalm.com. Coming up "Death Is a Cabaret," a mystery dinner theater, 4-5 p.m., cocktails and 5-8 p.m., mystery dinner with prizes, Oct. 4, Little Italy Restaurant, 2096 U.S. 41 E., Naples, sponsored by East Naples Kiwanis Foundation to benefit children of Collier County. $65. Reservations requested. 403-5437 or e-mail kiwanisgg@embarqmail.com. Comedy This week Naples City Improv, 8 p.m. today, Norris Community Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. $15. 213-3049. Visual arts This week "Season of Seasons," exhibit of non-juried, all-member Show of Shows, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Saturday through Oct. 17, von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park St., Naples. $5, adults; $2, children 10 and older. Preview: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today. Free, members; $5, others. Free docent tours will be provided Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 and 17. 262-6517. "Color Vibrations," a juried members fine art gallery exhibit, 1-8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Art League, Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. 394-4221. "Crossroads," group exhibition featuring works in ceramic, painting, mixed media and sculpture, noon-6 p.m. today and Saturday and Monday through Wednesday, Rosen Gallery & Studios, North Line Plaza, 2172 J&C Blvd., Naples. Free. 821-1061. "Ten Artists," includes Frank Stella, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Jim Dine, Robert Mars, Jasper Johns Jo-Ann Lizio, Cecil Touchon and Troy Abbott, through Wednesday, Art Modern Gallery, 824 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. 263-1137. "Symphony in Color," contemporary paintings by Bernard Katzeff through Wednesday, Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples. Free. 262-8135. "Everglades Forever," exhibit by husband and wife Edwin Villasmil and Elba Martinez, Venezuelan illustrators and educators, through Wednesday, Museum of the Everglades, 105 W. Broadway, Everglades. Free. 695-0008 "Auto Motion," by digital media artist Laurence Gartel, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 10, Bob Rauschenberg Gallery, Edison State College, 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers. (239) 489-9313. "Piece by Piece," tribute exhibit for the ALS Association, Florida Chapter through Wednesday, Coconut Point, between Barnes & Noble and Hollywood Theaters, Estero. Free. Ongoing NCH Arts in Healing Gallery, revolving exhibit featuring Southwest Florida artists, Naples Community Hospital, Main lobby, 350 Seventh St. N., Naples. Naples Backyard History Exhibits, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month: Historical Aerial Exhibit by Art Ulmann, the Plaza, Third Street South and Broad Avenue South, Naples; "Beardy Banyan" and "Heroes of Horticulture," 1300 Third St. S., Naples. Free. 594-2978. Studio tours, working studio of painters, ceramicists and sculptors, noon-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, Rosen Gallery and Studios/Art Naples Group, North Line Plaza, 2172 J&C Blvd., Naples. Call first. 821-1061. Coming up "Urban Eyes," urban artists from around the globe, Oct. 2-23, ArtModern Gallery, 824 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. Reception: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 2. 263-1137. "Esphyr Slobodkina: Rediscovering a Pioneer of American Abstraction," Oct. 2-Dec. 27; "Latin American Painting Now," Oct. 2-Jan. 10; "The Art of Janet Fish," Oct. 2-Jan. 17; American Modernism, Oct 2-June 30; Modern Mexican Masters, Oct. 2-June 30; The Saint John's Bible and the Art of the Book, Oct. 2-June 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, Naples Museum of Art, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. $8, adults; $4, students through Jan. 23. 597-1900. "Outside In," featuring sculptors, Ellen Phaff, Clayton Swartz and Peter Otfinoski, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays and 1-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 3, Art League, Marco's Island's Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island. Reception: 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 6. Free. 394-4221. Bonny Hawley, a Naples artist, exhibits her paintings, Oct. 7-31, Blue Mangrove Gallery, 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 7. 393-2405. Children/teens This week "Elmo's Green Thumb," 7 p.m. today, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 8099 College Parkway SW, Fort Myers. $14, $17, and $21. (239) 481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com. Ongoing "Trail Tales," story telling and an outdoor adventure, Exhibit Hall, North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples. Free. 252-4060. Borders Books Music Movies & Cafe, story time, 11 a.m. Saturdays, 10600 U.S. 41, Naples. Free. 596-7199. Toddler story time, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 5377 U.S. 41 N., (upstairs in children's section), Naples. Free. 598-5200. Libraries: Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, offers story times for a variety of age groups at various times. Call for specifics. 593-0870. The branches also offer story times for various age groups. Pre-registration is required. East Naples Branch, 8787 U.S. 41 E., Naples, 775-5592; Estates Branch, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples, 455-8088; Golden Gate Branch, 2432 Lucerne Road, Naples, 252-4542; Immokalee Branch, 417 N. First St., Immokalee, 657-2882; Marco Island Branch, 210 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island, 394-3272; Naples Regional, 650 Central Ave., Naples, 262-6853; South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, 252-7542; and Vanderbilt Beach Branch, 788 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, 597-8444. Dance lessons This week English country dancing, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wa-ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16355 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers. $10, one time payment. (239) 432-2154. Irish set dancing class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Veteran's Community Park, 1895 Veteran's Park Drive, Naples. $6. 566-2367. Dances This week Southwest Florida Swing Club dance, 7:30-11 p.m. Saturday, DanceLife, Bay Crossings, 26251 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs. $5, members; $8, others. 514-6704. Food/wine This week La Tour de France Culinaire, exploration of France's regional cuisines, La Loire, three course dinner, Sunday, Bamboo Cafe, 755 12th Ave. S., Naples. $24.95. 643-6177. Raw ice cream social, 3-4 p.m. Sunday; unlimited organic, raw, dairy-free ice cream made from fruits with flavors including mint-chocolate, strawberry-date and others, Raw Food House, 835 Cassena Road, Naples. $20, bottomless bowl; $10, children. Reservations required. 455-9570 or rawkstarevents@gmail.com. Naples Originals restaurant week, Monday through Oct. 4, participating restaurants offer 50 percent off to children 12 and under. www.naplesoriginals.com Wine tasting, benefits Eden Florida, Australia, 6 p.m. Monday, Stonewood Tavern & Grill, 7935 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples. $20. 440-3534. Best loved foods and wines of Napa, take a culinary journey with Chef Nick Karagiannis of the Capital Grille, 6 p.m. Monday, Whole Foods Market, 9101 Strada Place, Naples. Registration is required. $10. 552-5100. Julia's Bistro, basics of French bistro recipes inspired by Julia Child, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, the Good Life of Naples, The Vanderbilt Collection, 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. $50. 514-4663. Supermarket survival tour, learn how to shop for a healthier meal and get one free recommended product, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Whole Foods Market, 9101 Strada Place, Naples. Registration is required. Free. 552-5100. Fondue, learn how to make and prepare, Wednesday, Norman Love Confections, 11380 Lindbergh Blvd., Fort Myers. $95. (239) 561-7215. Ongoing Sip n' sail, wine tasting sunset cruise, 6:45 p.m. Thursday from Cocohatchee Nature Adventure Cener, 12345 U.S. 41 N., Naples. $44. 272-3272. Sunset cruise dinner package, two-hour cruise on the Sweet Liberty and a two-course dinner at Bamboo Cafe, through Wednesday, 755 12th Ave. S., Naples. $56, adults; $21, children 12 and under. 793-3535, cruise or 595-7002, restaurant. Wine tasting, 36 tropical wines and 9 wine smoothies, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, the Naples Winery, Tin City, 1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. Free. 732-9463. Coming up Wine tasting, benefits Eden Florida, French wines, 6 p.m. Oct. 5, Stonewood Tavern & Grill, 7935 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples. $20. 440-3534. Bon appetit tasting event, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 8, International Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. $20, advance; $30, at door. Proceeds benefit the education funds of the Women's Council of Realtors. 494-2823 or 390-8209. History Ongoing Palm Cottage House tour, docent guided with a self-guided tour of the Norris Gardens, 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through October; Norris Garden guided tour with a self-guided tour of Palm Cottage, 10-11 a.m. first and third Thursdays, 137 12th Ave. S., Naples. $8, adults; $5, children; and free, members and children under 12. Reservations required. 261-8164. Walking tour, 9 a.m. first Wednesday through October, Third Street historic district, includes docent guided tour of Palm Cottage and self guided garden stroll, 137 12th Ave. S., Naples. $10, members; $15, others. 261-8164. Historic aerial exhibit of Collier County, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and noon-4 p.m. Saturdays, 1170 Third St. S., Naples. Free. 594-2978. Film Coming up "The Windmill Movie," a selection of the 2008 New York Film, written and directed by Alexander Olch, 7 p.m. Oct. 2-3, Alliance for the Arts, Foulds Theatre, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Reservations required. $5. (239) 939-2787. Outdoor/Nature This week Shore birds, a beginning birding program by a park ranger, guides and binoculars are provided during the program, 9:30 a.m. today, Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, 11135 Gulfshore Drive, Naples. $6, vehicle with more than one person; $4, vehicle and one person; $2, walkers and bicyclers. 597-6196. Kayak tours — Great Calusa Blueway kayak tour, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today, leave from San Carlos RV Park, 18701 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. Sunset kayak tour, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, from Royal Palm Park, 299 Royal Palm Park Road, Fort Myers. GAEA Guides, Fort Myers. Reservations required. $40. (239) 694-5513. Open house, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today through Sunday with screenings of the documentary "Big Cypress Swamp: The Western Everglades," at 11 and 11:30 and and noon and 12:30 p.m., Cypress Swamp Welcome Center, 33100 U.S. 41 E., Ochopee. 695-1107. Estuary kayak tour, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, leaves from Dog Beach, 8600 Estero Blvd., Bonita Beach. GAEA Guides, Fort Myers. Reservations required. $40. (23(0 694-5513. National Estuary Day, boat tours, guided walks, kayaking, children's crafts, touch tank and exhibits, including a new vessel exhibit and a new live food Web exhibit with live displays of local plant-like organisms and filter feeders that are the principal food sources for aquatic creatures. Food vendors will also participate. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples. Free. 417-6310, ext. 413. Native cacti and succulent plants of Florida, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Collier County Museum, 3301 U.S. 41 E., Naples. Free. 252-8476. Billie Swamp Safari, Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, Everglades, 50 percent off ticket price of a swamp buggy eco-tour if you come dress in a Halloween costume during October. (863) 983-6101. Ongoing Guided kayak tour, 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Rookery Bay, 300 Tower Road, Naples. $30, members; $35, others. Registration required. 417-6310. Guided nature walk, board walk through a maritime forest and coastal dune with a Collier County park ranger, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Barefoot Beach Preserve, Lely Beach Road, Learning Center, Bonita Springs. Free. Parking fee if you do not have a Collier County parking sticker. 252-4024 or 252-4060. Beachcombing and shelling, 10 a.m. Mondays, Barefoot Beach Preserve, Lely Beach Road, Learning Center, Bonita Springs. Free. Parking fee if you do not have a Collier County parking sticker. 252-4024 or 252-4060. Auditions/Entries Call for artists, 48th Founders Juried Awards Exhibitions, on view Oct. 31-Dec. 2. Deadline is Oct. 12, application at www.naplesart.org or call 262-6517.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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| Joe Verde’s Auto Dealer Training Book on 2nd Print Run - PR.com Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:55 PM PDT San Juan Capistrano, CA, September 24, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The recently published book by Joe Verde titled "A Dealer's Guide to Recovery and Growth in Today's Market" – which aims to help auto dealers and managers grow during the recession – is now in its second print run after the first 20,000 copies of the book were distributed across North America. Joe Verde is the founder of the Joe Verde Group, North America's premier automotive sales training firm. Mr. Verde's book, which was originally published in July of 2009, has become a must-read for car dealers and managers focused on recovery and growth in this challenging economy. Joe's new book is a step-by-step guide which provides dealers with a practical, repeatable plan of action that leads to results. "In great times most people develop so many bad habits, my first goal and biggest challenge in writing the book was to convince dealers to make a total commitment to getting on board and improving their unit production and income," Mr. Verde said. As Cash for Clunkers wound down in late-August, many dealerships found themselves once more struggling to get prospects on the lot. Mr. Verde addressed the dealer who is still struggling in this tough economy: "If your dealership is in the critical stages right now, with the red alert alarms blaring," he writes. "It is urgent that we get you started on a survival process immediately. You have to take immediate action in the steps we'll cover, so we can move you away from survival, into recovery and onto growth again in your dealership." Mr. Verde also addresses the dealers who have already stabilized and are now poised to grow and expand. One of the most consistent themes that Joe Verde touches upon in his book, workshops and online courses is that to consistently grow, dealers must start running management-driven dealerships instead of being totally dependent on market-driven conditions. Joe Verde will continue – just as he did with the first printing – to assist as many dealers as possible by offering one book free to every dealership, with additional copies available at a 75% discount until the end of October. The Joe Verde Group offers sales training seminars, automobile dealer training and automobile sales training online. For more information or to order a complimentary copy of the book or additional copies for other dealers or managers, call (877) 825-2631 to speak with a Joe Verde Group representative or go to www.joeverde.com/rg About the Joe Verde Group Joe Verde Sales & Management Training is the largest sales and management training company in the Automobile, RV and Marine industries teaching their exclusive formula for success. Joe Verde Sales & Management Training has a 24 year, verifiable track record of success in automotive sales training with over half the top 500 dealerships, half of the top 100 Internet dealerships and another 4,000 dealers of every size as their customers. ###  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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