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As the senior community struggles to schedule their COVID-19 vaccination, Passport Health offers openings for those 75 and older.

Maricopa County and Passport Health have partnered to open an additional COVID-19 vaccination clinic, part of an effort on the part of the county to accelerate the vaccination of seniors in the area

The national leader in children’s entertainment, Pump It Up, has integrated EyeClick technology into ten of its locations across the country.

With over 500 offices and 8,000 agents, Realty Executives International has withstood the test of time, reaching a milestone rarely seen in real estate.

Passport Health partnered with the city of Phoenix to provide free flu shots to residents, with four Valley mayors showing their support through participation.

Pump It Up of Raleigh, NC recently expanded, adding 16,000 square feet that spreads across three large arenas and three new party rooms on two floors.

Opening its doors 15 years ago, Pump It Up of Murrieta, CA creates customized party experiences for all ages.

Az Business magazine has selected the 30 companies that will be honored at the first Arizona Business Innovation Awards, including Outlier.

Outlier Founder and CEO David Tedesco talks about his professional journey as a serial entrepreneur, from writing code in elementary school to building one of the largest private companies in the US.

Dr. Bruce Kane of Passport Health discusses how occasional diarrhea remains the most frequent health problem encountered by Americans, both at home and overseas. Diarrhea can be completely debilitating and, as many of my patients will attest, is not enjoyable for anyone who is unfortunate enough to experience it.

Two Realty Executives brokerages, Tucson Elite and Northern Arizona, have partnered to better serve communities throughout Arizona by forming Realty Executives Arizona Territory, Arizona’s newest mega-brokerage, with over 600 agents and a billion dollars in sales volume.

Real estate agent Grant Hampton of Realty Executives is representing the owners of two different decommissioned missile silos in Arizona.

Realty Executives is the first franchise to launch its own aggregated MLS service to its network of brokers and agents. The new technology replaces third-party services, which presented challenges with incomplete and delayed listing information, ensuring Realty Executives has the most comprehensive, up-to-date and consistent home listings available.

Christa Schmitz, Director of Nurse Education for Passport Health, provides tips on how to stay healthy during the busy holiday season.

David Tedesco and Outlier announced its investment in K1 Speed, the global leader in indoor kart racing. K1 Speed is partnering with the Outlier team to help navigate the next stage of the company’s aggressive growth. K1 joins Pump It Up and BounceU as the third brand in Outlier’s Entertainment Group.

Outlier, a Phoenix investment group, acquired interest in K1 Speed Inc., an Irvine, California-based indoor go-kart racing company that started opening U.S. franchises earlier this year and is expanding internationally. K1 Speed is now the third brand in its entertainment group, joining Pump it Up and Bounce U.

The Phoenix Business Journal selected David Tedesco as the winner of the 2019 Organizational Advocate Award. David’s track record of significant contributions to numerous non-profit organizations uniquely qualified him for this award, which honors the individual who has demonstrated exceptional board participation and support, employing new, creative approaches to addressing challenging issues that especially affect Phoenix Valley communities.

When traveling abroad, visit a travel medical clinic about six weeks before departure to learn about and receive proper immunizations for your destination. “One of the biggest mistakes is not knowing the difference between required and recommended vaccines,” says Beatrix Morrallee, nurse manager at Passport Health Canada, a travel health specialist with offices across Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Tedesco was named the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2019 Organization Advocate Award for achievement in corporate philanthropy. David is CEO of Outlier, which has seven portfolio businesses that bring in $1 billion a year in gross revenue. Last year, it donated a little more than $1 million to charity.

Each year, a special Organization Advocate Award is presented to a board member recognized for stellar achievement in corporate philanthropy. This year's winner is David Tedesco, CEO of Outlier.

Introducing Outlier, a $1B company headquartered in Phoenix with eight companies in its portfolio. “Outlier plans to continue to acquire new companies and grow,” said Outlier CEO David Tedesco. “We have the potential to be big. We just want to make things that change the world. We want to make a difference.”

The objective of keeping people healthy while traveling abroad has led to the birth of the travel medicine industry. Leading the way is Passport Health, offering individuals a “one-stop-shop” for vaccinations, travel documents and travel supply needs through consultations.

David Tedesco, Phoenix executive and entrepreneur, designs a revolutionary new line of backpacks that accommodates both photography and personal gear.

Atlas Packs, created by David Tedesco and voted “Best Camera Bag for Travelers" by National Geographic, is a revolutionary line of camera bags designed for travelers, photographers and filmmakers. They are the only backpacks on the market today designed to accommodate both photography and personal gear.

Pump It Up of Norwalk is the perfect place for kids to get out of the heat. The huge inflatable arenas let kids run, jump, slide and get the wiggles out while parents relax. Pump It Up of Norwalk offers summer camp and is one of the area's most popular birthday party places.

International travelers need to be informed in order to stay healthy when traveling abroad. Only 10% of Americans traveling internationally seek consultation for the vaccinations they need to be protected. Corey McVey, the director of nursing at Passport Health Chicago and Wisconsin talks about how travelers can be better informed on staying healthy while abroad.

Families in Hartford Connecticut selected Pump It Up of Rocky Hill as the number one place to take their kids. “We take great pride in what we do, which is creating incredible experiences and unforgettable moments, and these rankings prove we are doing it right” said David Tedesco, CEO of Pump It Up.

A record breaking heat wave hit several European countries this June, forcing tourists to take precaution when traveling abroad. Travel and healthcare professionals give advice to how to make the most of their vacation while staying cool and hydrated. It was recommended to try to stay indoors if possible but if walking throughout the cities, to take frequent breaks, hydrate and find shaded areas to rest.

There has been a lot of discussion around childhood vaccines and their importance. But are immunizations just for kids? The American Medical Association is now recommending adults get vaccinated against the measles as the US faces the most cases its seen since the disease was declared eradicated almost 20 years ago.

Pump It Up reaches a major milestone, hosting three million birthday parties of kids across the country. CEO David Tedesco sites the Pump It Up's team as the reason for its success. “Three million birthday parties is a huge milestone for us,” said CEO David Tedesco. “We are committed to throwing the best parties on the planet and are honored that so many kids have chosen to spend the most important day of their year with us." Tedesco states.

Realty Executives' agent Debra Whaley is honored by Daily Times Wall of Fame. A multi-million dollar producer and licensed real esate agent from Maryville, Tennessee, Whaley represents Realty Executives Associates. Her memberships include the National Association of Realtors, Tennessee Association of Realtors, Knoxville Area Association of Realtors and Knoxville Multiple Listing Service.

The median home price in Phoenix is set to break another record this year. The Arizona Republic reported more than half of metro Phoenix neighborhoods posted double-digit price increases in 2018. Realty Executives agent Christa Lawcock states this increase will mostly affect first-time home buyers, struggling to find affordable housing around the Valley.

Morris County's largest township, Parsippany, features a culturally diverse close-knit lakeside community. Real estate professionals help find beautiful homes that work for all families looking to take in the easy-going vibe, walkable city streets and great area schools.

Coming into the Spring, the real estate market tends to boom. What can you do to sell your home in a timely fashion? Realty Executives agents gives tips and tricks to get through the home selling process.

Realty Executives International has invested in its Kansas City offices and the surrounding region, including Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Colorado. The investment is part of the real estate company's ongoing plan, led by David Tedesco, to re-invest into its brokerage to encourage growth and expansion.

One women bravely travels 52 countries in one year by herself and learns several valuable lessons along the way. Jada Yuan, the solo traveler, visits the list of 52 places to visit in 2018 reported by The New York Times preparing herself for the adventure of a lifetime.

Passport Health, the largest provider of vaccine and travel medicine services, announced it has grown its corporate footprint by over 200% over the past five years under the leadership of Chairman David Tedesco. Passport Health plans to see continued growth into the future with potential expansion into new areas and services.

Planning a Kenyan safari trip can be intimidating. From booking the itinerary, packing the right supplies and receiving necessary vaccinations, there is a lot to consider when booking a safari. Research to find the camp and guide to prepare for an upcoming adventure in Kenya.

Dan Spransy, Realty Executives Cooper Spransy Broker/Owner, gives tips on how to add value while flipping homes in the Southern Wisconsin region.

Tempe metal manufacturer, Anmark, expands and hopes to double revenue with the next few years with investment. Anmark was bought by Outlier LLC. in 2011, led by David Tedesco. Since then the company has worked on modernization, hiring more employees and appointing new Anmark President, Ernie Mack.

Zillow, U.S. based real estate website, has partnered with Canada real estate companies to add home listings to their website and mobile app. Along with several top real estate firms, Realty Executives International agrees to send their Canada brokerage listings to Zillow. This deal was made to gain global exposure for Zillow and the companies involved.

Realty Executives partners with leading U.S based real estate website to bring more exposure to their agent's and brokerage's listings. The several Canadian brokerages partnered with Realty Executives will now have their listings live on Zillow.

Continuing their current partnership, Realty Executives International will now be sharing their Canadian listings through real estate property search engine, Zillow. “Realty Executives has always valued providing an optimal real estate search experience on our proprietary sites; therefore, partnering with Zillow, who shares the same consumer-centric perspective, was a natural fit,” says David Tedesco, CEO of Realty Executives International.

Zillow and Realty Executives International add to current partnership with agreeing to add live listings from their Canadian brokerages to U.S. based property search, Zillow.

Vito Teti of Realty Executives donates to Apache Junction Food Bank. The non-profit helps feed 14,000 qualified families in the area per year.

Jones and Associates Realty Inc. and Realty Executives Bristol join forces to form one of the largest real estate brokerages in the Abingdon, VA region. The firm's new headquarters will be located in the former Realty Executives Bristol office with additional offices in Abingdon and at The Virginian.

The real estate industry to facing new challenges and disruption, whether it comes from new online services or brokerages offering alternative ways to buy and sell homes. Although some wonder if these changes will move real estate agents to become unnecessary, some believe their experience and knowledge work with the wealth of data now available to consumers.

Finding ways to adapt to the ever-changing real estate industry, Realty Executives shifts focus to tech-driven assets and providing a dynamic user-experience through their online presence. Many industry professionals are having to change how they run their business due to a decreasing need for real estate agents. This roots from information historically only given to real estate professionals, now being available online.

The home renovation market is booming with homeowners wanting to modernize and add value to their property. This article goes over 50 ways that you can renovate your home to make the most out of the space, exterior and interior.

Despite rising interest rates, the U.S. housing market is stable, allowing for investors to put their eyes on luxury homes. Although it may sound like high-end investment is only available for the rich, there are plenty of ways for the average buyer to invest in a luxury market.

According the National Association of Realtors, 34 percent of home buyers in 2017 were first-time buyers. Working with this unique group of clients can be challenging but knowing what this generation of first-time buyers is looking for can help real estate agents build their knowledge and portfolio.

Realty Executives Associates in Knoxville, TN scored 35 spots in Real Trends "America's Best in Real Estate" 2017 ranking. The report is comprised of over 14,000 real estate professional nominations. Realty Executives Associates has been a top real estate brokerage in the East Tennessee area for over a decade.

Realty Executives agent Debra Whaley of Maryville will receive 6th annual Blount award recognizing her for her volunteerism, philanthropy and community involvement. The Blount award is an award given annually to a deserving community member.

Realty Executives agent Debra Whaley of Maryville will receive 6th annual Blount award recognizing her for her volunteerism, philanthropy and community involvement. The Blount award is an award given annually to a deserving community member.

Owner and Broker of Realty Executives Cooper Spransy, Dan Spransy talks about the four must-do's when it comes to launching a successful real estate career.

Realty Executives Integrity ranks third in annual top workplaces in Milwaukee. The ranking is based on the annual survey of employees conducted by Journal Sentinel partner Energage.

The Twin Cities is set to have the most competitive market on record for home buyers this summer 2018. Sellers are getting more than they asked for, raising the median selling price and forcing buyers to have patience and be willing to compromise. The market, though strong during the summer months, usually is unbalanced. Real estate experts claim this competition can be beat with persistence.

The Tucson area is seeing an increase in home seller's profit and a competitive market for home buyers. But is this seller's market making it harder to find places to rent?

Realty Executives Cooper Spransy Broker/Owner, Dan Spransy weighs in on how first-time home buyers can prepare to buy their home in a competitive Madison, WI market. Tips range from finding the right real estate agents to utilizing the various apps and online resources.

Realty Executives Phoenix and Yuma ranks number one in annual "Ranking Arizona". The ranking is based on consumer opinion, asking how voters answer one simple question: with whom would you recommend doing business?

Owler, a crowd-sourced information database holder, ranks Realty Executives, led by CEO David Tedesco, the 6th most innovative company in Arizona. To determine rankings Owler examined a companies’ marketing, mission, as well as the strength of their brands.

One of downtown Cranbook's most historic businesses, gains new ownership. Sold in 2016 to Pat Elynuik and Ron Waldman, Realty Executives Kootney, is excited to start on a fresh and modern brokerage approach.

Ranking third in top workplaces in Milwaukee, WI, Realty Executives Integrity values employee development, community spirit and providing their employees with flexibility and pathways to personal success.

Downtown Knoxville receives tiny home development, Richmond Orchards. The tiny home phenomenon has been growing for years with urging community members to live a sustainable lifestyle. The development contains 14 lots with homes averaging 650 square feet and two stories tall.

Realty Executives International continues strategic growth strategy with acquisition of Realty Executives Northern Arizona brokerage. The brokerage covers Prescott, Payson and Rim Country area.

One of the most globally established real estate franchises, Realty Executives International, appoints new President Patrick van den Bossche. Van den Bossche appointment completes the new leadership team led by CEO David Tedesco and focused on growth and innovation.

Realty Executives International, appoints new President Patrick van den Bossche. Focusing on growth, innovation and network expansion, van den Bossche brings 30 years of C-suite experience to the global real estate franchise team. “Patrick has a rare blend of financial, analytical and business acumen with a passion for connecting with people that qualifies him for this leadership role.” states CEO David Tedesco.

Patrick van den Bossche is appointed new president of global real estate franchise Realty Executives. With 30 years of experience, focusing on growth and network expansion, van den Bossche joins CEO David Tedesco in taking Realty Executives to the next level.

Patrick van den Bossche is appointed new president of global real estate franchise Realty Executives. With 30 years of experience, focusing on growth and network expansion, van den Bossche rounds out leadership team led by CEO David Tedesco.

Realty Executives Premiere of Valparaiso, Indiana is named "Brokerage of the Month" by Realty Executives International. Owned by Mike and Pam Tezak, the office has over 50 real estate professionals and two offices covering northwest Indiana.

Realty Executives International, appoints new President Patrick van den Bossche. Focusing on growth, innovation and network expansion, van den Bossche brings 30 years of C-suite experience to the global real estate franchise team and will join CEO David Tedesco in growing the company.

Global real estate firm, Realty Executives, names Patrick van den Bossche as new company president. “We took our time in selecting a President for Realty Executives and are confident we have found the right individual to catalyze our growth while nurturing a community-centric culture that focuses on our brokers and agents.” said CEO David Tedesco.

Realty Executives Premiere of Valparaiso, Indiana recognized as "Brokerage of the Month" by parent brand Realty Executives. With 965 closings and over $175 million in sales volume, Realty Executives Premiere is recognized as the top real estate brokerage in Porter County. Broker/Owners, Mike and Pam Tezak, encourage personal agent success along with a good work culture.

Patrick van den Bossche is named new Realty Executives International president. “We took our time in selecting a President for Realty Executives and are confident we have found the right individual to catalyze our growth while nurturing a community-centric culture that focuses on our brokers and agents.” said CEO David Tedesco. Van den Bossche brings over 30 years of experience to the global real estate franchise.

Outlier CEO David Tedesco and team, names Patrick van den Bossche as President of Realty Executives International. This appointment finished the C-suite team for one of the largest global real estate franchises. The new leadership team is focused on network expansion and technology.

One of Arizona's original earth-friendly and sustainable homes is up on the market. Represented by Denise van den Bossche, Realty Executives LEED AP, the Sincuidados home is selling for $785,000. The home features energy efficient window, solar panels and more to ensure a green experience.

A staggering 90 percent of real estate representatives fail in their first few years, states Richard Miller, Realty Executives Allegiance Broker/Owner. What is the fix for this? Miller thinks comprehensive training at the brokerage level is the answer.

Parkridge, one of Knoxville's oldest neighborhoods, is getting a makeover from two new and young developers in town. Joe Fox and Tyler Fogarty, agents with Realty Executives, recently have entered the housing development industry and have major plans for the Parkridge area hoping to appeal to young professionals.

Realty Executives Local Group expands to include the Laframboise Team from Flat Rate Realty Corp. Realty Executives is thrilled to have the successful Laframboise team join their brokerage to continue success and expand their services in the local area.

The FBI and NAR offer 10 ways to protect yourself against real estate cyber scams. As cyber crime continues to grow, the FBI and NAR suggest updating and backing-up your devices, securing personal information and being aware of email scams.

With the threat of wire fraud increasing, Real Estate professionals are hoping to share their experience to increase agent knowledge regarding potential scams. Alysia Heun, Realty Executives VP of Franchise Services, says agents must be showing their clients how to identify, avoid and report potential fraud.

Realty Executives, The National Association of REALTORS and the FBI have joined forces to stop wire fraud during real estate transactions. The goal is to train agents on how to educate their clients to recognize, avoid and report potential fraud.

Realty Executives has partnered with NAR and the FBI to help their agents help clients stop wire fraud. With the increasing amount of real estate cybercrime, the joined forces are hoping to educate their agents and clients on how to avoid fraud.

The NAR and FBI have teamed up with global real estate franchise, Realty Executives, to stop wire fraud. To combat potential fraud, Realty Executives is hosting a free webinar, educating agents on how to help their client identify what may be a scam.

Realty Executives host free webinar as they partner with the NAR and FBI to stop their agents' clients from becoming a victim of wire fraud.

Jennifer Dollar takes over as Managing Broker of Realty Executives Central Florida. The office employees over 100 agents. Dollar is the Broker/Owner of three other Realty Executives offices.

International expansion continues for Realty Executives as they open new brokerage in London, Ontario under the leadership of CEO David Tedesco. The new office will be named Realty Executives Allegiance Ltd. and will be led by Richard Miller, broker of record and owner.

Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors is recognized as "Best Workplace" in northern New Jersey in mid-size company category. The ranking is based off of anonymous employee surveys. Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors provides a positive work space and encourages its employees to give back to the community.

Realty Executives Tucson Elite is awarded 2017 "Extraordinary Brokerage" from Realty Executives International. In only the past five years, the Tucson Elite brokerage has grown over 600 percent.

Castle Realty Ltd. has merged with Realty Executives Algoma Ltd to form new Realty Executives Castle Alliance brokerage. The newly formed company will be found in Northern Ontario's Sault Ste. Marie.

Entrepreneur Magazine has named Realty Executives the top franchise brand in the "2017 Top Franchise Brands List". This honor is awarded to the franchise that has not only built a beloved reputation but also number of years in business, system size and social media followers. "We are the experts and have been for 50 years. Our brand equity is built on a culture of excellence, agent productivity, entrepreneurial freedom, and fair pricing that is unmatched,” says David Tedesco, CEO of Realty Executives.

Realty Executives tops agent productivity as their agents closing 47 percent more than the industry average in 2016. According to RISMedia's Power Broker report, Realty Executives, global real estate franchise company led by CEO David Tedesco, had doubled the number of transactions the average agents closed.