Archive for the ‘David Hinkle’ Category
BioFlo Urinary Catheter Management System
We at VPI have been working on this project since its inception as an idea. This revolutionary product is a urinary catheter that allows the bladder to stay strong by building up tension while the catheter is in, instead of leading to bladder fatigue while the catheter is in. The result is a greatly reduced stay in the hospital, saving the patient or the healthcare provider THOUSANDS of dollars. On top of that, its Quick Disconnect system allows the catheter wearer to be far more active, with specific Day and Night bags, the Day bag allowing it to be worn covertly on the leg. It’s a huge advance, and we’re very proud to have been a part. We have developed their logo/brand, as well as their soon-to-be-launched website and store. Additionally, we have been responsible for Medicare/Medicaid applications, as well as getting it approved by all necessary governing bodies. This is the perfect example of what we at VPI can do; pretty much anything that needs to be done to turn an idea into a true business.
Premium Commercial Space Available in Southern Pines, NC
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VPI Commercial Realty is a major development partner in a new Commercial Real Estate venture in Southern Pines, NC (just outside Pinehurst). This amazing location is now leasing. Please email Keith Thompson (kthompson@vpi-advisors.com) for more information, and feel free to click the image to the left to download the abbreviated Southern Pines Village brochure.
Titin Tech
Congratulations to VPI Client Patrick Whaley, CEO & Founder of Titin Tech! He has been featured on the cover of April 16th’s Houston Chronicle Business Section, having just secured third place and taken home the “Most Bankable Award” in the acclaimed Rice University Business Plan Competition. The Rice Competition is the world’s largest and richest business plan competition. Patrick was invited to participate and showcase his revolutionary and patent-pending hyper-gravity training shirt that integrates hydro-gel inserts to add weight as well as comfort. It differentiates itself from the rest of the market by strategically placing gel weights over each major muscle group to increase caloric burn and provide a targeted, muscle-endurance workout. Its uses range from performance training to rehabilitation and beyond without hampering the body’s quick twitch and stabilizer muscles, as traditional weighted training gear has done. The shirt can range in weight from 1 to 30 pounds, preferably 10% of the consumer’s body weight. The full 10% is only recommended for those of extreme athletic fitness in order to avoid injury. The unique nature of its hydro-gel weighting allows the shirt to be excessively cooled or heated depending on the needs of the consumer. Weighted vests in today’s market contain iron or heavy metal that slips and slides in their retention pockets. They are also big, bulky, and uncomfortable; whereas Titin is a slim, fitted shirt that provides comfort and aesthetic appeal to its user.
Patrick’s product is based on such a complete rethinking of the industry that he has already garnered the attention and demand of several nationally known professional athletes, police enforcement agencies, the U.S. Military, as well as physical therapy and rehabilitation professionals. His efforts with Titin Tech have thus far earned him top honors and the People’s Choice Award at the Georgia Tech InVenture Prize Competition as well as The Business School at Georgia Tech Most Fundable Business Plan. His first, small production run sold out within a few hours and he has an established backlog of users anxiously awaiting delivery of the next round of product. He is an incredibly talented young man & even better person with a life story that is truly amazing.
He is currently in his second round of capital acquisition, having nearly exhausted the seed money he accumulated through personal funding and multiple award winnings.
Titin Tech is about to round the corner into serious mass-production and national awareness with incredible momentum.
Contact David Hinkle, CEO of VPI Business Advisors for more information on Titin Tech or Patrick Whaley.
Gatlinburg, Tennessee Investment Opportunity
VPI has been retained by the development and ownership group of Big Elk Resort to
procure an equity partner for a development opportunity in Gatlinburg, TN. The 11.4
acre parcel, with Parkway frontage cannot be replicated in the market. Due to the vast
number of tourists that visit The Great Smokey Mountains National Park (9.5 Million
annually), truly unique site characteristics and site specific entitlements, no similar
opportunity exists anywhere else in the U.S.
The Big Elk Resort and Retail center is located literally at the gateway to Gatlinburg,
TN, across the street from the Gatlinburg welcome center. The site is comprised of 11.4
acres with 1,200 lineal feet of frontage on both the Parkway, and The Little Pigeon
River. Gatlinburg, Tennessee is nestled at the base of the Smokey Mountain National
Park which attracts 9,500,000 visitors per annum. The Smokey Mountains are the 12th
most visited attraction in the world, ranking behind The Great Wall of China.
The development of this site is the last opportunity that exists in the Gatlinburg market
to assemble a large tract for a multi-use project. In addition, most of the land in the
Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge market is developed or occupied under long term ground
leases. This property is comprised of 9.6 acres Fee Simple land, and a very attractive
ground lease for the 1.8 acre tract that comprises the assembled parcel.
VPI Hosts Rolex 24 Hour Race Gathering at Latitude 35
Please join VPI Business Advisors and Latitude 35 (located in Market Square) in the lower level of the restaurant. We will watch the start of this year’s 24 Hour on th 88′ big screen. Lunch and drinks can be ordered from the great menu that L35 offers. Plan on arriving at 1 PM. Race coverage starts on The Speed Channel at 2 PM. This is an open event and open to anyone that wants to hang out with a bunch of crazed car nuts
Crown Point Consultants
We have been honored to work with Alan Baker and his team at Crown Point Consultants on many projects in the past. From energy saving devices needing funding, to writing business plans for a client with an incredible idea, we’ve had our hands in the clay with CPC. We were honored when they asked us to develop a simple website for them that would allow them to post updates on projects via an iPhone into an online Business Journal. Well, we got it done for them. Please take a look at the site. Additionally, this is the most affordable way to build a website, and extremely functional. We can develop a site like this for you for less than $3,000.
Great news from VPI Client, Campus Special- Congratulations!
The Campus Special Named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America
8/24/10 – The Campus Special has been named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America. After 5 consecutive years of double digit growth, The Campus Special makes its debut on the list at #1390.
“We are honored to be included on the prestigious list as one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America," says Chau Nguyen, Co-Founder of The Campus Special. “As a start-up, our original goal was to save college students money. We worked hard to provide students with a targeted coupon book with discounts on every day needs. When the recession hit, we saw it as an opportunity to leverage the economy and help our advertisers adapt their marketing strategy, while helping students survive tough times. Today The Campus Special publishes at 100 college campuses and is one of the most recognizable publications within the 18-24 year old demographic. I’d like to thank all of our employees, clients, and students for their continued support. We are committed to serving as a bridge between college students and local businesses.”
“Our goal in 2011 is to break into the Inc. 500 list and we have a few projects underway to get us there. This fall, The Campus Special launched an online Food Court which allows students to order food online from restaurants in their college towns. We’ve created a marketplace where local restaurant owners can market to students via the web and students can order from the convenience of their computer or mobile device. 2,000 restaurants have already signed up for the service and students have already started ordering as Fall semester kicks off.”
The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2006 through 2009. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2006, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they have to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent — not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies — as of December 31, 2009. Notable alumni include Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Jamba Juice, Timberland, Visa, Clif Bar, Patagonia, Oracle, and scores of other powerhouses.
The Campus Special is the nation's largest distributor of coupons on college campuses and a virtual Food Court where students can order food online. We work with 100 college campuses reaching 4 million students in 38 states and servicing over 7,000 clients. Our award winning internship program has helped over 1,500 college students gain hands on experience in marketing/sales. Visit us on the web at www.CampusSpecial.com
The Campus Special Contact: Chau Nguyen, Co-Founder 800-365-8520 x 858 Chau@CampusSpecial.com