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American Executive Centers Partners With Liquidspace To Better Serve Rapidly Growing Mobile Worker Market

tweet@aecphilly.com (Robyn Axner-Davis ) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

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On-Demand, Real Time Workspace Solution For Where and When You Need It!

PHILADELPHIA, Pa (January 11, 2012) - American Executive Centers, the Delaware Valley's premier office business center, is pleased to announce a new partnership with LiquidSpace, a location-based mobile application that lets users find available workspaces in high-end business centers, startup co-working spaces, hotel conference rooms, or private spaces for meetings at offices that have space to share.

LiquidSpace is ideal for the mobile, distributed and home-based workforce in need of on-demand, location-based professional workspace on an as-needed basis. Through the LiquidSpace mobile and web application, users can quickly access the service, on-the-go, and find real-time workspace where and when they need it. Plus they can reserve, book, check-in and pay for workspace, whether for as little as an hour or for a day. The convenience of LiquidSpace cannot be understated, as the workforce has never been so agile and nimble as it is today.

"With the mobile workforce estimated at 1 billion around the world today and expected to grow to 1.3 billion by the end of 2015 as reported by IDC, our partnership with LiquidSpace offers yet another innovative feature to help us better align our company with how business is being done today," says G. Michael Howard. "We are excited to work with LiquidSpace to not only help us enhance customer service for our clients, but to better serve the needs of the Greater Philadelphia mobile workforce in need of on-demand workspace."

"There is a seismic shift underway across the corporate real estate landscape. Companies large and small are seeking more performance from their investments in real estate and more flexible workplace options for their employees as work grows more mobile," said Mark Gilbreath, co-founder and CEO of LiquidSpace. "We are excited to be partnering with American Executive Centers to broaden the offering of exemplary workspaces available through LiquidSpace, on demand and in real time."

Rates for workspaces range from free to, in some cases, $200 per hour depending on the workspace and location, which pertains to both private and public spaces. With LiquidSpace, workers in need can book space 24 hours a day, invite collaborators, and check-in securely, allowing real-time access either from the web or from a mobile device.

For more information about LiquidSpace, visit: http://www.liquidspace.com/.

For more information about American Executive Centers, visit: www.americanexecutivecenters.com or call 1-800-736-6034.

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About American Executive Centers-

American Executive Centers, the Delaware Valley's premier Office Business Center, combines prestigious locations, today's technology, beautifully furnished executive offices and an exceptionally talented and professional business support staff flexible to meet the individual needs of their clients. For start-up companies, professionals such as attorneys, real estate developers, consultants, and financial advisors to name a few, and large corporate organizations expanding into new territory, the opportunity to enjoy lease and space flexibility cannot be overstated. The short-term leases that American Executive Centers provide allow companies who may experience rapid staff growth or who anticipate a temporary office need to avoid long-term lease obligations, and maintain the flexibility to upsize their team as needed, immediately, while avoiding significant capital outlays. Locations include Center City, Bala Cynwyd, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Radnor, Malvern, and Marlton, NJ.

About LiquidSpace-

LiquidSpace is a location-based mobile application that lets you find the workspace you need, when you need it, wherever you are. You can book space in high-end business centers, hip startup co-working spaces, or hotel conference rooms. You can even unlock private spaces for meetings at offices that have space to share.

With LiquidSpace on your phone, you always see the best workspace available nearby, right now. You can book space for 15 minutes or a day, invite your collaborators, and check-in securely to unlock access to Internet, printers, phones, parking and more.

For more information, visit: www.liquidspace.com or follow us on Twitter at @LiquidSpace.

American Executive Centers Partners with Preferred Office Network to Better Serve Needs of Corporate Clients in Multiple Markets

tweet@aecphilly.com (Robyn Axner-Davis) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST

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PHILADELPHIA (August 23, 2011) - American Executive Centers, the Delaware Valley's premier office business center, is pleased to announce a new membership partnership with Preferred Office Network, the only national network of executive suites focused on corporate users. As a member of Preferred Office Network, American Executive Centers can now pass along several added conveniences to clients doing business in multiple markets or entrepreneurs looking to expand. Enhanced customer service offerings include: a single master agreement for multiple offices, one point of contact, and one monthly invoice. Additionally, with Preferred Office Network's exclusive No-Term Agreement©, American Executive Centers' growing corporate clients will benefit from the first national program of its kind where companies can use office space without a fixed term commitment. American Executive Centers' affiliation with Preferred Office Network gives clients access to a network of 135 executive suite business centers in 32 of the top 50 metropolitan areas in the U.S.

G. Michael Howard, President, American Executive Centers, commented, "We are excited to have been selected to join the Preferred Office Network. We believe that a strong national network will complement our local network, allowing our clients to expand on a nation-wide basis with the convenience of one agreement and the confidence of quality standards."

"We are extremely pleased to have American Executive Centers as a new member of our Network," stated Kris Elliott, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing. "American Executive Centers' 28-plus years of success maintaining their position as a leader in providing top quality office business centers for business professionals throughout the Philadelphia region, coupled with their superior level of customer service, make them another key partner for Preferred. We are confident this will be a win/win affiliation and that our unique offerings and revolutionary flexibility will serve American Executive Centers and their growing corporate clients very well."

For more information about America Executive Centers visit their website at www.americanexecutivecenters.com or call 1-800-736-6034.

For more information about Preferred Office Network, contact: Kris Elliott at 770.521.4370 or kris.elliott@preferredofficenetwork.com.

About American Executive Centers-

American Executive Centers, the Delaware Valley's premier Office Business Center, combines prestigious locations, today's technology, beautifully furnished executive offices and an exceptionally talented and professional business support staff flexible to meet the individual needs of their clients. For start-up companies, professionals such as attorneys, real estate developers, consultants, and financial advisors to name a few, and large corporate organizations expanding into new territory, the opportunity to enjoy lease and space flexibility cannot be overstated. The short-term leases that American Executive Centers provide allow companies who may experience rapid staff growth or who anticipate a temporary office need to avoid long-term lease obligations, and maintain the flexibility to upsize their team as needed immediately while avoiding significant capital outlays. Locations include Center City, Bala Cynwyd, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Radnor, Malvern, and Marlton, NJ.

About Preferred Office Network-

Founded in late 2010, Preferred Office Network is a network of executive suites currently comprised of 135 locations in 32 of the top 50 metropolitan areas in the United States. Preferred's revolutionary No-Term Agreement^© allows companies with needs in multiple markets to quickly establish new locations with a single master agreement, one point of contact and one monthly invoice. Users can terminate or amend their agreement simply by providing a 60-day notice. Founding members are BusinesSuites, headquartered in Austin, Texas; Carr Workplaces, headquartered in Washington, D.C.; and Office Suites PLUS, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. More information can be found at www.preferredofficenetwork.com or by calling 1-800-357-9370.

Preferred Office Network Doubles Network Size

tweet@aecphilly.com (Kris Elliot) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST

Atlanta August 22, 2011 Preferred Office Network, the nation's leading network of flexible office solutions, announced today that it has doubled its network breadth after only 6 months in operation. This growth comes from the addition of highly regarded executive suite partners Pacific Business Centers, Abby Executive Suites and American Executive Centers. With these members, Preferred's network grows to 135 premium locations in 32 of the top 50 markets in the United States and continues its mission to fulfill the flexible officing requirements of corporate users across the U.S.

"We are thrilled to welcome blue chip partners to the Preferred Office Network and to significantly expand our solution set to our corporate clients. "I am proud and excited to join forces with these operators as we work together to change the way corporate solutions are delivered in our industry" said Joe Wallace, President of Preferred Office Network. "There is, simply, no solution available to corporate users today that delivers office space and support services with such extreme flexibility", he added.

"Since we announced our No-Term Agreement© last month - which makes it as easy for a corporate user to simply check in to a fully furnished, IT enabled space when their business initiatives ramp up, and check out when their business needs wrap up - client feedback and demand for new markets has been strong" said Kris Elliott, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Preferred Office Network. "Our clients get a great structure and a single point of contact, but they also want to know that the business center is going to operate at the highest level of professionalism. Our new partners have stellar reputations and their commitment to the customer experience makes us proud to add them to Preferred Office Network".

"Pacific Business Centers recognizes that large corporate clients have multi-location requirements that are best met with a corporate account infrastructure. The singlepoint-of-contact provided by Preferred Office Network for national clients, combined with our privilege to affiliate with a like-minded group of high-quality operators, made it a great decision for us to join" said Scott Chambers, Chief Operating Officer of Pacific Business Centers.

"Preferred Office Network represents an exciting opportunity for our industry and we are proud that Abby is in on the ground floor" said William Edmundson, President and CEO of Abby Executive Suites. "Abby's commitment to service and high quality office solutions combined with Preferred Office Network's national reach make this partnership a win-win for corporate customers".

G. Michael Howard, President, American Executive Centers, commented, "We are excited to have been selected to join Preferred Office Network. We believe that a strong national network will complement our local network, allowing our clients to expand on a nation-wide basis with the convenience of one agreement and the confidence of quality standards."

Founded in late 2010, Preferred Office Network is a network of executive suites currently comprised of 135 locations in 32 of the top 50 metropolitan areas in the United States. Preferred's revolutionary No-Term Agreement© allows companies with needs in multiple markets to quickly establish new locations with a single master agreement, one point of contact and one monthly invoice. Users can terminate or amend their agreement simply by providing a 60-day notice. Founding members are BusinesSuites, headquartered in Austin, Texas; Carr Workplaces, headquartered in Washington, D.C.; and Office Suites PLUS, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. More information can be found at www.preferredofficenetwork.com or by calling 1-800-357-9370.

American Executive Centers Names Ryan Dugan as New Leasing Manager

tweet@aecphilly.com (Robyn Axner-Davis) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST

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AMERICAN EXECUTIVE CENTERS NAMES RYAN DUGAN AS NEW LEASING MANAGER

PHILADELPHIA (August 9, 2011) - American Executive Centers, the Delaware Valley's premier office business center, has announced the promotion of Ryan Dugan from Leasing Agent to Leasing Manager. As Leasing Manager, Dugan will oversee and support sales activity for all seven American Executive Centers locations, including, Philadelphia, Bala Cynwyd, Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Radnor, Malvern, and Marlton, NJ. Additionally, Dugan will be accountable for on-going sales support for Center Managers, which will involve creating and presenting motivational sales training workshops, as well as lease negotiations. Dugan will also develop leasing policies, conduct tours of the company's office business centers, and report leasing activity to accounting and corporate, among additional responsibilities.

"Ryan's recent promotion reflects his years of sales experience with our company, impressive performance, and the completion of a challenging, one-year sales management training course with The Training Resource Group," said G. Michael Howard, President, American Executive Centers. "The promotion is well deserved, and we are confident Ryan will help us to not only maintain our success, but prevail as an industry leader."

Dugan commented, "I'm extremely pleased to have the opportunity to lead our team of seasoned sales professionals, and look forward to the challenge of being the person to provide the support I was fortunate enough to experience and grow from at American Executive Centers."

For more information about America Executive Centers visit their website at www.americanexecutivecenters.com or call 1-800-736-6034.

About American Executive Centers-

American Executive Centers, the Delaware Valley's premier Office Business Center, combines prestigious locations, today's technology, beautifully furnished executive offices and an exceptionally talented and professional business support staff flexible to meet the individual needs of their clients. For start-up companies, professionals such as attorneys, real estate developers, consultants, and financial advisors to name a few, and large corporate organizations expanding into new territory, the opportunity to enjoy lease and space flexibility cannot be overstated. The short-term leases that American Executive Centers provide allow companies who may experience rapid staff growth or who anticipate a temporary office need to avoid long-term lease obligations, and maintain the flexibility to upsize their team as needed immediately while avoiding significant capital outlays. Locations include Center City, Bala Cynwyd, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Radnor, Malvern, and Marlton, NJ.

High-Tech Upgrade

tweet@aecphilly.com (Gretchen Metz, Staff Writer, Daily Local News) — Fri, 27 May 2011 12:00:00 EST

EAST WHITELAND - American Executive Centers moved its Chester County location from the Exton area to Malvern, getting bigger and more high-tech in the process. The executive suites provider is now located in Brandywine Realty Trust's Valleybrooke Corporate Center at 101 Lindenwood Drive, spending $1.5 million to make the move.

"It was a big investment," said G. Michael Howard, president of American Executive. The reason for the investment: "there is a lot of demand in the (Great Valley) marketplace, a positive pulse." Its previous location was 102 Pickering Way. American Executive has a 10-year lease at its new location, home to 56 private offices for on-site clients and a number of virtual clients.

In addition to the real estate, each of the seven American Executive Centers offers information technology support and administrative services that assist established businesses with day-to-day operations. It also offers services for new business development, such as graphic design for a new logo, letterheads or websites, Howard said. Some clients even use American Services for their FedEx and United Parcel Services drop-offs, Howard said.

In addition to the private offices, the newly outfitted office center has a board room, conference room and a kitchen, all with wall-mounted flat-screen monitors. While the board and conference rooms, used for high-definition video conferencing, are traditional settings for business meetings, the kitchen offers an informal setting for quick meetings while clients are catching a bite to eat or a cup of coffee, Howard explained.

Clients can use an office every day, once a week, once a year or be a virtual client and never use an office.

The virtual office concept is designed for those who would like access to office space and business services on an as-needed basis. The virtual offices appeal to businesses of any size. Small businesses benefit from support services while large firms use them to enter a new market with minimal risk.

Clients are provided with such services as personalized telephone reception services, dedicated phone number and voicemail and a corporate mailing address at one or all of American Executive's locations.

Robyn Axner-Davis of Furnan Communications, a client of American Executive who also handles the company's public relations work, said for her American Executive service means "never missing an important call."

American Executive's other locations are in King of Prussia, Radnor, Plymouth Meeting, Bala Cynwyd and Center City Philadelphia and Marlton, N.J. Companywide, American Executive has 63 employees.

"A lot of thought went into the move," said Anne Senski, vice president of operations at American Executive. The design of the new office suites is based on three activities, Howard explained.

Clients need to have a quiet place where they can work.
They need to be able to collaborate, something that is difficult working by themselves at home.
They want to be creative, Howard continued. For inspiration, the office is situated in a corporate center with a walking trail.

Services and a quiet place to work are key to Bob Ruffolo, owner of Ruffolo Consulting LLC and an American Executive client. Ruffolo, the former president of research and development at Wyeth, which was bought out by Pfizer in 2009, retired a few years ago, a big concern for his wife. "My wife was worried that I'd be under her feet," Ruffolo said, adding that his wife told him, "I love you but we're not buddies, we're not going to hang around together." Heeding her warning, Ruffolo developed a consulting company to service the pharmaceutical and bio-technology industries, as well as teach classes in pharmaceutical schools. Ruffolo likes having a office to go to so that if he is not traveling on business he is out of the house during the day. And, he said, he functions better if he has a routine. The Ruffolos live in a farmhouse in East Vincent. To make a home office would have been difficult and prohibitively expensive, Ruffolo said. So he went looking for office space to rent, but that didn't solve the problem of administrative support services.

As high-level executive for 30 years, Ruffolo had "people to do everything," he said. "If it needed it to get done, it got done." Out on his own, "I didn't know how to send a fax," Ruffolo acknowledged. With American Executive's administrative support services, Ruffolo has the assistance he needs, he said.

To contact staff writer Gretchen Metz, send an e-mail to gmetz@dailylocal.com.

American Executive Centers Joins Malvern's Great Valley Business Community

tweet@aecphilly.com () — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:00:00 EST

AMERICAN EXECUTIVE CENTERS JOINS MALVERN'S GREAT VALLEY BUSINESS COMMUNITY WITH THEIR NEW EXECUTIVE SUITE LOCATION

The optimal office solution for the way business works

MALVERN, Pa. (May 18, 2011) - American Executive Centers - the Delaware Valley's premier executive suite - joins more than 30,000 professionals working in the Great Valley/Malvern business community by announcing the opening of its newest executive suite location in the Valleybrooke Corporate Center at 101 Lindenwood Drive. Located centrally along the Route 202 business corridor, noted as one of Philadelphia's most dynamic areas to do business, this new site offers not only state-of-the-art office space, but convenient access to nearby hotels, dining options and recreation.

The Malvern executive suite exemplifies American Executive Centers' signature offerings, which combine prestigious locations, cutting-edge technology, beautifully furnished executive offices and an exceptionally talented and professional business support staff. The new Malvern executive suite is designed to align with the evolving workplace and how business gets done today. This is evident by the many current features and technology throughout the Center; including, HD video conferencing, flat-screen monitors in key work space areas and conference rooms, collaboration and networking areas, and, most importantly, a seasoned team of professionals to serve clients' business support and administrative needs.

"While in the process of selecting our new site, we were impressed by the many innovative companies that currently conduct business in the Great Valley and Malvern areas, such as Siemens, The Vanguard Group, and Centocor," says G. Michael Howard, President, American Executive Centers.

"Additionally, we like that this new site is centrally located and easily accessible to Routes 202, 29, 252, the Schuylkill Expressway, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as well as public transportation. The expansion to Valleybrooke Corporate Center is a great fit for our business model of providing the highest quality and best services, support and space to best serve our clients," Howard adds. "American Executive Centers was founded on these principals 29 years ago and we are true to them today. We take pride in listening to our clients when it comes to their business needs and what helps them excel. Expanding to the Malvern business community is just another example of our commitment to our client's success."

American Executive Centers delivers a wide range of unparalleled service and support, whether it's in helping clients become established and assisting them with new business development or in providing accounting and IT management support once they are up and running. This level of service is designed to help clients maximize personal productivity while at the same time keep their overhead costs to a minimum. With an affiliation to Alliance Business Centers Network, American Executive Centers enables clients to quickly open new satellite offices or easily use conference rooms in any major city worldwide.

For more information about American Executive Centers and/or the Malvern location call 800.736.6034 or visit www.americanexecutivecenters.com

About American Executive Centers-

American Executive Centers, the Delaware Valley's premier executive Office Business Center, combines prestigious locations, today's technology, beautifully furnished executive offices and an exceptionally talented and professional business support staff flexible to meet the individual needs of their clients. For start-up companies, professionals such as attorneys, real estate developers, consultants, and financial advisors to name a few, and large corporate organizations expanding into new territory, the opportunity to enjoy lease and space flexibility cannot be overstated. For companies who may experience rapid staff growth or who anticipate a temporary office need, the short-term leases that American Executive Centers provide allows them to avoid long-term lease obligations, and maintain the flexibility to upsize their team as needed immediately while avoiding significant capital outlays. Locations include Center City, Bala Cynwyd, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Radnor, Malvern and Marlton, NJ.

American Executive Centers Names Raquel Spatzier Manager of Technology and Business Services

tweet@aecphilly.com (Robyn Axner-Davis) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 EST

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (April 11, 2011) - American Executive Centers, the Delaware Valley's premier executive suite, has announced the promotion of Raquel Spatzier from Manager of Business Services to Manager of Technology and Business Services. An expert in office technology and customer service, Spatzier will assume overall responsibility for the company's IT department with her recent appointment, and will continue to manage all areas of business support services for the seven American Executive Centers locations.

"Raquel's promotion reflects her consistent hard work and dedication to always go above and beyond throughout her tenure with us, coupled with her proven management and leadership skills," says G. Michael Howard, President, American Executive Centers. "Her commitment to helping us maintain our position as a leader in our industry, speaks for itself; we offer the highest level of customer service by providing our clients a complete offering of business support services, including IT services. Raquel's promotion is well deserved. I'm confident that Raquel's leadership and level of talent will help our IT department continue to grow and develop services that will help our clients become more successful faster!"

"It is a great honor to receive this promotion and I look forward to the new challenges this position will bring," says Spatzier. "I am encouraged and inspired by the continued support I have received from our executive team and staff. It is my goal to ensure that our clients continue to receive the highest level of customer service and business support through the top quality staff we have in place at all our Centers who are committed to the success of our clients."

For more information about America Executive Centers visit their website at www.americanexecutivecenters.com or call 1-800-736-6034.

About American Executive Centers-

American Executive Centers, the Delaware Valley's premier executive Office Business Center, combines prestigious locations, today's technology, beautifully furnished executive offices and an exceptionally talented and professional business support staff flexible to meet the individual needs of their clients. For start-up companies, professionals such as attorneys, real estate developers, consultants, and financial advisors to name a few, and large corporate organizations expanding into new territory, the opportunity to enjoy lease and space flexibility cannot be overstated. For companies who may experience rapid staff growth or who anticipate a temporary office need, the short-term leases that American Executive Centers provide allows them to avoid long-term lease obligations, and maintain the flexibility to upsize their team as needed immediately while avoiding significant capital outlays. Locations include Center City, Bala Cynwyd, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Radnor, Malvern and Marlton, NJ.

Build Success for Clients, Make a Difference and Give Back to the Community

tweet@aecphilly.com (American Executive Centers) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST

Build Success for Clients, Make a Difference and Give Back to the Community!

Today, an Office Business Center's success is about more than just a great service or work place, while making a profit; it's also about making a difference, building a sense of camaraderie that our clients are yearning for, and giving back to the community. At American Executive Centers, we are always looking for these types of opportunities and we strive to partner with our clients to give back as a team. This year, faced with the loss of an employee fighting breast cancer and feeling the impact the disease had on members of our team, as well as our families and business partners, we decided to create a program that would allow us to make a difference for the fight against breast cancer, together, with our clients. Through the creation of our Partnering for the Cure program, our goal is to present a check the first of the New Year in the amount of $5,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

Through Partnering for the Cure, we are not only helping to make a difference for a life threatening disease that touches the lives of one out of every six women, we are also helping to build client success...a win/win for everyone! To raise funds for the charity, we have integrated our efforts with the themes of our networking and marketing initiatives throughout the year. One of our most successful events was our Walk for the Cure. During October's Breast Cancer Awareness month we scheduled one-mile Walk for the Cure events at all seven American Executive Centers' locations. The walks were led by our Center Managers and were followed by a luncheon for all participating Center clients and staff. Through the combined participation and support of our clients and staff for Walk for the Cure, we reached over half our fundraising goal. In addition, the walks presented a relaxed venue to foster client networking and camaraderie.

"As an entrepreneur operating my business at the Radnor American Executive Centers' location, American Executive Centers' Partnering for the Cure program allows me to feel like I'm a part of their team, doing something good together for the community," said Robyn Axner-Davis, President, Furman Communications. "By participating in their breast cancer awareness walk, I was also able to introduce myself to several of my fellow neighbors here at the Radnor Center, which has been great! American Executive Centers' Partnering for the Cure program is just one of the many ways this outstanding Office Business Center helps build success for my business."

In an effort to remind clients of how our services can enhance their success, while keeping with our goal of raising funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, we introduced special client Partnering for the Cure service promotions which we will be offering until the end of the year. These featured services include a Customer Referral Appreciation program, a Business Service Package, and an IT Support offering. Our Customer Referral Appreciation Program normally offers cash incentives for full-time and virtual client referrals. During this promotion, to show our appreciation to our clients who honor us with a referral, we are also making a $100.00 donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in the client's name. For every client who utilizes our discount rate package for Business Support Services, we make a $50 contribution in their name. Additionally, we are offering clients a special promotional rate for Windows 7 upgrade assessment. Clients who choose to upgrade receive a $50 donation in their name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

To help ensure we reach our $5,000 goal, American Executive Centers is raffling off an Apple IPAD®. This will surely put us over the edge!

Through Partnering for the Cure special offers, and Walk for the Cure participation at our Centers, our clients are building new relationships in our centers, giving back to the community, learning more about our services, and keeping us top of mind. Next year we plan to poll our clients and together choose the charity to support. It is my hope that we can team up as a group of Office Business Centers and aim for a bigger donation goal next year in support of a great cause. We are really proud to be supporting breast cancer awareness, and by broadening our contribution through partnering with other OBCs we can make an even bigger difference in our communities next year and help further influence building success for our clients!

To learn more about the Program and Special Offers visit: /home/customer-appreciation3.aspx

For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure® visit: http://ww5.komen.org/

G. Michael Howard, is President and COO of American Executive Centers, the Delaware Valley's premier executive Office Business Center. A leader within its industry, American Executive Centers combines prestigious locations, today's technology, beautifully furnished executive offices and an exceptionally talented and professional business support staff flexible to meet the individual needs of their clients. Locations include Center City, Bala Cynwyd, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Radnor, Exton and Marlton, NJ. For more information about American Executive Centers visit www.aecphilly.com or call 1-800-736-6034. G. Michael Howard can be reached at mhoward@americanexecutivecenters.com

President of Philadelphia's Premier Office Business Center Elected to OBCAI Board

tweet@aecphilly.com (Robin Axner-Davis) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST

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PRESIDENT OF PHILADELPHIA'S PREMIER OFFICE BUSINESS CENTER ELECTED TO OFFICE BUSINESS CENTER ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL (OBCAI) BOARD

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (December 2, 2010) - American Executive Centers - the Philadelphia region's leading office business center (executive suite) - proudly announces President and COO, G. Michael Howard has been appointed to a one year term seat on the Board of Directors for the Office Business Center Association International (OBCAI). The OBCAI is an international, non-profit, trade association representing office business center owners and operated. The association serves as a source of information, education, networking, and client referrals in the business center industry, as a means to advance and promote the office business center industry and its members.

"A proven industry leader, Michael Howard has been on our radar as a viable person of interest for the OBCAI Board," said Carolina Rendeiro, President, OBCAI. "I chose Michael for the open board seat, for the success he has shown American Executive Centers through his commitment to evolve and maintain a position at the forefront of our industry. As a veteran in the office business industry, I am confident Michael's knowledge and experience, as well as his ambitious initiatives for creating increased awareness for the industry will help to enhance the level of services, resources and support we aim to provide to our members. As every board member must serve as a liaison to a committee, we believe Michael's talents will be best utilized for our education committee."

"I am greatly honored to be elected to the Board of Directors for the OBCAI," stated G. Michael Howard. "It is my goal to help OBCAI become a stronger network, and to initiate this, we are creating local and regional member networks. Our region, the Mid Atlantic, will hold three one-day seminars for Business Center Operators and Managers with the premise of promoting education and networking, as well as capitalize on the synergy while working together," added Howard. "Although the executive suite industry has been around for over three decades, our industry remains underutilized. So many professionals in today's business climate need the flexibility, support and cost effectiveness we have to offer. I believe a stronger network will help more businesses, law firms and entrepreneurs become aware of how we can help them right size their office facilities, and aim to achieve this greater presence."

With just one office business center location and five employees in 1981, American Executive Centers has ambitiously grown and expanded to its current status of seven strategically and conveniently located facilities and 65 employees. Locations include Center City, Bala Cynwyd, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Radnor, Exton and Marlton, NJ. American Executive Centers integrates prestigious locations, today's technology, beautifully furnished executive offices, and outstanding support staff flexible to the individual business person's needs. For start-up companies, professionals such as attorneys, real estate developers, consultants, and financial advisors to name a few, and large corporate organizations expanding into new territory, the opportunity to enjoy lease and space flexibility cannot be overstated. For companies who may experience rapid staff growth or who anticipate a temporary office need, the short-term leases that American Executive Center provides allows them to avoid long-term lease obligations, and maintain the flexibility to upsize their team as needed immediately while avoiding significant capital outlays.

About G. Michael Howard

As American Executive Centers' Vice President of Leasing for 17 years and appointed as the company's President in 2007, Howard has been instrumental in elevating American Executive Centers to the position of excellence that it occupies today within the Executive Suite industry. Howard brings a level of dedication and effective results to the company. Howard's keen attention to the value of providing clients with 'above and beyond' services, business support and customer service - rather than just the basics of office space and telephone answering service, has greatly contributed to the company's 27 years of success. The wide-range of business support available and innovative programs Howard and his outstanding executive team have developed for AEC clients, such as The Virtual Office, My Admin and NetServ IT Consulting, is what sets the company apart within its industry.

Mike Howard is an active member and sponsor of numerous Premier business organizations throughout the Delaware Valley, including, Business Club of America, Mid-Atlantic Business Alliance, The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, and the British American Business Council, to name a few. He serves on the Board of Directors for Donors Are Heroes, an organization that helps raise awareness of the importance of the need for organ donors. His most recent community focus has been to actively support READ TO ME Early Literacy Program, a non-profit that promotes literacy for young children within the Philadelphia School District.

Opening Your Own Practice

tweet@aecphilly.com (G. Michael Howard) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST

2010 How-To Guide - The Legal Intelligencer

Opening Your Own Practice

After a tumultuous couple of years in the legal industry, more and more attorneys are separating from bigger firms and looking to open their own legal practice. One of the first hurdles of starting a new practice is deciding where and how to set up your office. The options available in today's marketplace vary with the most conventional ranging from opening and staffing an office, to subletting an office from an existing law firm, or opening an office at an executive suite.

While traditional space tends to be the initial direction many attorneys explore, it can be quite daunting once assessing the start-up and ongoing costs involved, including: office furniture, equipment and technology, utilities, and administrative staff. Subletting office space from an existing law firm, where staff and equipment can be shared, will significantly decrease costs. However, keep in mind, there are several pitfalls when subletting, including: 1) the practice's image is compromised, 2) the support team's loyalty is to the firm you are subletting from, so support and use of equipment tends to be limited, 3) it is often difficult to gain access to shared facilities, such as deposition and break out rooms.

While traditional or sublet space might make a good fit for some, the executive suite is specially designed to cater to attorneys' needs. At American Executive Centers, the Delaware Valley's premier executive suite, through a bundled package named The Legal Facilities at AEC; attorneys can have their practice up and running within a day, an invaluable savings of time and money. Whether it is a Virtual Office or a furnished, private office, American Executive Centers provides attorneys with all of the necessary tools and support they need to succeed, including: elegant reception areas, fully equipped and professionally appointed deposition and break out rooms, on-site technology management, reception, administrative and paralegal support.

Attorneys enjoy the full service office solutions available at American Executive Centers, making it easier for them to concentrate on booking more billable hours. From business development and marketing assistance, to in-house paralegals; from an on-site notary and bookkeeping, to IT support, attorneys have a wide-range of assistance available to them on an as-needed basis. Additionally, American Executive Centers' seven convenient locations, including Radnor, Exton, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting, Bala Cynwyd, Center City, and Marlton, NJ, offer an added convenience to attorneys and their clients, giving them access to conference and deposition rooms at all seven facilities.

After 20 years building a flourishing litigation practice representing some of the world's leading construction equipment manufacturers, Joe Trabucco and Stephen Menard decided they wanted to escape conflicts and adjust their rates to reflect the prevailing market and better serve their clients. Once their business plan was in place, the next step was to find the right office location. They looked into traditional office space, but realized it wasn't the right fit, as it was not cost-effective and would not help them achieve the goals of their business plan. That's when they explored the executive suite concept and learned about the associated advantages. "The executive suite is a much more practical and efficient alternative for our firm's operations," said Stephen Menard. The support services provided by American Executive Centers got Joe and Stephen's practice, Trabucco & Menard, up and running in a day! "American Executive Centers' King of Prussia Center Manager, Gwen Donnon, and staff made the transition for us not only seamless, but exceptionally pleasant. We couldn't believe that we were able to be productive the first day!"

Matt Wynn and Ray McGarry found American Executive Centers to be the perfect arrangement for launching their new practice, Wynn McGarry LLC. "American Executive Centers made it possible to get our practice off the ground running," said Matt Wynn. "From the experienced, friendly professionals handling our calls to the on-site paralegals who were ready to assist, the process exceeded our expectations. The support and professional image also created instant credibility for our firm, which ultimately made a difference in helping us to grow quickly."

For Scott Reidenbach of Reidenbach and Associates, LLC, starting his own law practice was a big step for him three years ago, as he was understandably wary of the anticipated overhead, expenses and staffing needs. Through American Executive Centers' Virtual Office program Scott was able to branch out on his own without his initial worries of locking into a long-term lease, which at the time he thought might prevent him from, moving or growing as his practice expanded. Within a few months as a virtual office client, Scott Reidenbach quickly moved into one, and eventually four, private offices at American Executive Centers. "It was the professional and friendly staff, modern accommodations, and state-of-the-art technologies that enabled me to rapidly expand my practice," said Reidenbach. ".American Executive Centers provided my clients with a superior level of service, value and support comparable to most large law firms. I can't foresee starting a new practice any better way!"

While many American Executive Centers' clients choose a private office, the Virtual Office program is a great fit for those attorneys, like Scott Reidenbach, who prefer to start their practice with complete flexibility, minimal overhead and commitment. It's also a great arrangement for attorneys who have a multi-county practice, allowing them to use multiple executive suite locations to better serve their clients. Virtual Office clients have access to all the advantages of a private office lease, including a prestigious business address, business phone number handled by a team of professional receptionists, conference rooms, and inclusion in the office building directory. The Virtual Office programs offer complete: flexibility and are very cost-effective, allowing you to pass the savings on to your clients.

"We've been successfully helping both attorneys launch and grow their own practices, and law firms ‘right size' their business to reduce: costs and increase revenue, for the past twenty-seven years," said G. Michael Howard, President, American Executive Centers. "With the extreme challenges the legal industry has recently faced, we made it a priority to expand our efforts to maximize support for lawyers through our Legal Facilities at AEC office solutions. At American Executive Centers, we are committed to our clients' success. From the most strategic business locations and our impressive office environments, to our professional support service teams who are carefully chosen to support your business needs and are thoroughly trained in al1 aspects of office technology, our goal is to help our clients succeed - at a price that's affordable."

Call us TODAY at 800.736.6034 to learn more about American Executive Centers and how we can HELP YOU successfully start your own practice and have an Instant Prestigious Office with a complete team of business support professionals, including paralegal support. Or, visit our website at www.americanexecutivecenters.com for more information.