News & Insights
Latest news, thoughts and points of view from the Libra Group and its worldwide subsidiaries
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Lomar Shipping Announces Corporate Acquisition of Carl Büttner Holding GmbH & Co. KG and Expands Diverse Global Fleet
UK-based Lomar acquires Bremen-based maritime leader, uniting family-run companies and further building out its tanker fleet.
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Libra Group Announces María Paula Correa as Chief Relationship Officer
Correa will support relationship building with key global stakeholders as a member of the leadership team.
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Libra Group Becomes Signatory of UN Women’s Empowerment Principles Recognizing Need to Accelerate Global Equality for Women
Libra Group announced that it has become a signatory of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles.
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Libra Group’s 2022 Summer Intern Cohort
This summer, we were proud to host 20 interns from the U.S., Greece, Panama and Colombia. As part of the 2022 Summer Intern Cohort, interns were placed in varied roles and business sectors across Libra's subsidiaries.
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Elandis Enters Alabama With Acquisition of Two Multifamily Communities
A leading real estate company in the multifamily sector, Elandis announces expansion into Alabama with the acquisition of 513 units in Birmingham.
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Aria Hotels to Combine Innovation with Greek Hospitality Through Electric Aircraft Offering
Libra Group hospitality subsidiary Aria Hotels will connect holiday-goers vacationing in and around its 50 properties across Greece with electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs).
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Libra Group Names Manos Kouligkas CEO; Elevates George Logothetis to Executive Chairman
Libra Group Chairman and CEO George M. Logothetis to become Executive Chairman as Group bolsters corporate management team naming Manos Kouligkas as CEO effective October 3, 2022.
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Aria Hotels’ Greek Hospitality Portfolio Reaches 50 Properties in Greece
Libra Group subsidiary known for commitment to authentic Greek hospitality reaches landmark 50 properties across Greece.
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Americraft Marine Acquires Florida Jones Act-Compliant Shipbuilding Facility
Libra Group subsidiary acquires St. Johns Ship Building, supporting need for Jones Act-compliant vessels, including those that advance U.S. energy independence
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The University of Panama and Greenwood Energy Unveil Environmental Education Partnership with Utility-Scale Solar Initiative
The University of Panama and Greenwood Energy announced the launch of the ɅLMɅ MɅTER public-private partnership developing a new utility-scale solar plant in David, Panama.
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Libra Group Announces New Chief Sustainability Officer
Today the Libra Group, a privately-owned international business group whose global subsidiaries own and operate assets in over 50 countries, announced the appointment of Arguiró Elefteriu as the Group’s first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer.
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CIT Provides Up to $30.5 Million Financing for Lomar Portfolio
CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that its Maritime Finance business served as sole lead arranger on up to $30.5 million in financing to expand Lomar Shipping's portfolio of dry bulk vessels.
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LCI Signs Agreement With Beta Technologies For A Committed Order Of Up To 125 Evtol Aircraft
LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of the Libra Group, today signed an agreement with BETA Technologies (BETA), developer of a fully integrated electric aviation system, to acquire up to 125 of the company’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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Greenwood Energy launches TERRɅ INITIɅTIVE, a utility-scale solar project with extensive environmental and social impact, developed jointly with Indigenous peoples of Colombia
Greenwood Energy, the Latin American subsidiary of the Libra Group, and the Confederación Indígena Tayrona (CIT), the organization of the Arhuaco people from Colombia, announced the launch of the Terra Initiative
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Libra Group Announces Strategic Investment in U.S. Rare Earth and Critical Mineral Company GreenMet
Today, the Libra Group, an international business group whose subsidiaries have assets and operations in over 50 countries, announced it has made a strategic investment in green energy company GreenMet, formerly known as Greentech Minerals Holdings.
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Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure (GSI) Announces Utility Scale Deal with AquaSan to Provide Up to 233 MW in New Solar Capacity to Five U.S. States
Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure (GSI) announced step towards providing more affordable, reliable, and clean access to energy for Americans. The North American solar energy investment...
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2022 Winter Interns
We are proud to Welcome our 2022 Winter Intern Cohort. We have 12 interns joining us in this cohort, which reflects our group’s commitment to support the next generation of global business leaders with professional development and mentorship.
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Principal Media’s documentary explores parental advocacy for adopted black children
In this eye-opening documentary distributed by Principal Media LLC, four white families navigate the transforming journey of becoming advocates for their adopted black children.
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Libra Group Announces new Chief Communications Officer
The Libra Group has announced Emily Teitelbaum as its new Chief Communications Officer based in Washington D.C. With over 15 years of senior communications experience, she was previously with Wells Fargo, where she served as Vice President of Public Affairs Communication...
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Libra and LCI offer industry wisdom and insight to Airline Economics
Libra Group's leading aviation leasing company, features in a new interview in Airline Economics. The article ‘True Diversification’ collects the insight of our Chairman and CEO, George Logothetis, with Jaspal Jandu, CEO of LCI. Their broad-ranging comments cover topics including the impact of the pandemic and its effect on strategic goals...
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Elandis secures over $90m in multifamily acquisition funding
Elandis has secured over $90 million in financing for six separate multifamily communities in Orlando and Daytona Beach, which represents 1,242 residential units...
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Principal Media brings the celebrity golf tips of Tiger Woods to screens
Principal Media has worked with Discovery and Golf Digest to secure US distribution rights to “A Round With Tiger”, a TV series in which golf legend, Tiger Woods, provides golf tips to celebrity guests...
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LCI's video of the Year 2021
LCI has released its 2021 'Year in Review' video which covers key commercial and charitable highlights including placing more aircraft in the mission-critical EMS and SAR sectors and re-entering the fixed-wing market...
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Elandis acquires six Multifamily Communities in Florida
Elandis has announced the acquisition of six separate multifamily communities in Florida, located in the Orlando and Daytona Beach areas and representing 1,242 units in total...
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LCI helicopter joins Lomar vessel for joint sea rescue mission off the coast of Australia
A helicopter in the LCI fleet and Lomar container ship joined together to stage a dramatic and unique sea rescue mission off the Australian coast yesterday (16 December)...
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Inaugural recipients of the Achim Boehme Scholarship programme announced
The first four recipients of of the Achim Boehme Scholarship, launched in memory of Lomar's late CEO, have been announced as undergraduates at City University of Applied Sciences in Bremen, Germany...
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LCI acquires Nova Capital Aviation (Ireland)
LCI, Libra's leading aviation company, has announced an agreement to acquire Nova Capital Aviation (Ireland) resulting in a substantial expansion of its leasing portfolio to over 140 twin-engine rotary and fixed-wing aircraft...
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Berenberg Bank provides Lomar with $42.5 million funding facility
Berenberg Bank has provided a $42.5 million funding facility to Libra's shipping subsidiary, Lomar Shipping for its ongoing fleet renewal and development programme...
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Elandis acquires 569-unit multifamily communities in Houston, Texas
Elandis, Libra's real estate ownership and property management JV, has announced its acquisition of Hudson & Crosby at Westchase, two multifamily communities with a combined 569 residential units in Houston...
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Libra Group launches Global Advisory Board
The Libra Group, has appointed the first four members of its new Global Advisory Board to support its Executive Team and Board of Directors. The newly appointed advisors will provide strategic guidance...
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Concordia publishes 2021 Annual Summit Report
Concordia has published its 2021 Annual Summit Report. The multimedia document videos, commentary and analysis from the New York City event held over four days at the end of September as UN Week got underway...
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Libra Group acquires KKR's interest in LCI
The Libra Group has announced the acquisition of the minority interest in LCI Helicopters held by global investment firm KKR. LCI, a Libra subsidiary, is the Group's leading aviation leasing company...
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FCA Group relaunches as independent Libra Group brand
The Libra Group has announced the re-establishment of FCA Group as an independent brand with a new and dedicated management team, serving Central America and the Caribbean from Panama...
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Seleni has trained over 4,000 mental health professionals worldwide
Seleni Institute has now trained over 4,000 mental health professionals around the world. This extensive milestone takes in 35 countries across six continents, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Greece and the UK...
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Two new bulk carriers added to the Lomar Shipping fleet
Lomar Shipping has added to its fleet of bulk carriers recently with the acquisition of a pair of 53,400 DWT 'supramax' vessels for a combined price of USD $26 million...
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LCI returns to fixed wing leasing market
LCI has re-entered the fixed wing market with the acquisition of an Airbus A330-300 commercial aircraft, and an investment building on its 17-year track record in the market...
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Elandis secures $11m Fannie Mae loan on Texas property
Elandis's recently acquired 260-unit multifamily community, Waters at Westchase in Houston, Texas, has been supported by an $11 million loan facility from Fannie Mae, the Federal...
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LCI and SMFL expand helicopter leasing joint venture
LCI, the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group which has built a leading helicopter lessor, management and investment platform, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company Limited...
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New senior appointments at EuroEnergy
EuroEnergy has announced a number of senior appointments to its management team: Thanasis Psathakis, Theofanis Mermigkousis, and Voula Balari all take on new roles...
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Major upgrade to L'Anse Warden power facility
Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure's L’Anse Warden Electric Company is undertaking a major upgrade at its flagship biomass power plant that will include refurbishment of its GE turbine, as well as...
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Aria Hotels expands with new properties Katergo Luxury Villas and The Tree
Aria adds to its portfolio both in the Peloponnese and on the famous island of Skiathos with new properties Katergo Luxury Villas and The Tree...
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LCI's helicopter division raises over $1bn of financing since 2019
LCI's helicopter division has raised over $1 billion of helicopter capital since 2019, covering a total of 25 transactions sourced from over 20 separate financial institutions...
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Lomar completes decade-long $1-billion fleet renewal programme
Lomar Shipping has recently completed its $1-billion newbuilding investment programme of 43 containerships and bulk carriers with the delivery of the Bremen Trader..
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Scholarship to honour the memory of Achim Boehme, late CEO of Lomar
A new scholarship to support young people pursuing careers in shipping has been established in Germany in honour of Achim Boehme, the late CEO of Lomar Shipping...
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The Concordia 2021 Leadership Award recipients are announced
The Concordia Leadership Council has announced the three recipients of the 2021 Leadership Award: Laura Bush, Former First Lady of the United States; Niels B. Christiansen, CEO of the LEGO Group; and, Mónica Ramírez...
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INSIGHT: Nigel Leishman of LCI discusses fleet management strategy in a challenging oil cycle
LCI's Executive Vice President & Global Head of Marketing, Nigel Leishman, recently spoke to Air & Sea Analytics about helicopter management in the offshore oil and gas...
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INSIGHT: Aria Hotels' CEO, Makis Pantazatos, interviewed by The Hellenic Initiative
The Hellenic Initiative interviews Aria Hotels' CEO, Makis Pantazatos, where he shares his background in economics and accounting, his views on tourism, Aria's mission to introduce holidaymakers...
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Envolve announces 8th Greece Award Winners
Envolve Entrepreneurship announced the three winners of the 8th Envolve Award Greece, a contest for start-up and early-stage businesses in Greece. The winners’ announcement took...
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Principal Media now represents over 600 hours of content
Principal Media adds new content for license including R.A.W. Tuba, a documentary about a homeless child from Baltimore who goes on to become a world-class musician; and leading nature and wildlife...
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Aria Hotels Announces Cape Kitries Apartments
Aria Hotels is expanding in the Peloponnese following the success of its six properties in Kardamili. The company that specializes in authentic Greek hospitality has added Cape Kitries, a collection of three seafront...
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Concordia announces the 2021 Lexington Summit
Concordia is proud to host its first-ever US-focused summit, taking place on November 16-18 in both a digital and in-person capacity. The Concordia Lexington Summit will convene a variety of voices across the political...
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Asian Sky Media interviews LCI's Chris Lloyd
Asian Sky Group’s Civil Helicopters Fleet Report features a Q&A with LCI’s Vice President Marketing Christopher Lloyd, who is based at their office in Singapore, featuring the impact of COVID-19 on the helicopter...
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Aria's Grace Mykonos to reopen in June 2021
With a later opening this year due to the global coronavirus pandemic, Aria's Grace Mykonos hotel will reopen its doors to guests on 9 June 2021 (subject to national hospitality guidelines)...
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President Obama's My Brother's Keeper celebrates seven years
The My Brother's Keeper initiative was established seven years ago by President Barack Obama to address 'persistent opportunity gaps facing boys and young men of color and to ensure all youth can reach their full potential'...
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Elandis acquires 260-unit multifamily community in Houston
Elandis, Libra's real estate ownership and property management company, it has acquired Waters at Westchase, a 260-unit multifamily community in Houston...
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Principal Media's Melanie Torres interview
Principal Media’s SVP of worldwide distribution, Melanie Torres, reflects on a year of working from home and the challenges it has presented for the global sales industry...
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"We need to convene for the issues that matter" – Matthew Swift, Chairman & CEO, Concordia
Matthew Swift of Concordia writes about how he has spent much of his career 'devising how people can convene in-person to discuss the most critical issues facing the world. All changed in 2020...'
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LCI places two new AW109SPs with Sloane Helicopters
LCI has placed two AW109SP helicopters on long term operating leases to undertake EMS (emergency medical services) operations with its newest customer, Sloane Helicopters...
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Libra's Winter 2021 interns get down to business
Libra's Winter 2021 interns have arrived in the business and immediately started work with a virtual orientation week. The schedule gave them an overview of the Libra Group, its history and...
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"Fly Me with Aria" - a new private flight service
Aria Hotels has introduced a new private flight service for its guests - the quickest and most convenient way to transfer to an Aria property across its numerous destinations, and particularly the islands...
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President Duque of Colombia meets with Greenwood Energy
Greenwood Energy recently held a meeting with the leadership of the Republic of Colombia to discuss the country's domestic energy sector and investment plans in the region...
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Envolve launches first Panhellenic Student Entrepreneurship Competition
Envolve, has established the first business innovation competition for young people in Greece, open to high school students and endorsed by the Ministry...
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'Without shipping, life would be different'
Around 1.7 million seafarers make shipping possible every day. Because of them, and the over 61,000 ships we are served by, we do not run out of what we need. A new video about the maritime sector...
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Applications for the 8th Envolve Award Greece open
Envolve Entrepreneurship has announced the launch of the 8th Envolve Award Greece business start-up competition, inviting entrepreneurs and businesses around Greece to submit...
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Helicopters: energy for growth through climate change
The role of helicopters in national infrastructure in and tackling climate change is more and more important. Recently, the European Union (EU) announced plans to increase its offshore windfarm capacity...
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Fifth Concordia Americas Summit takes place online
The fifth Concordia Americas Summit has taken place this week, this time completely online and involving hundreds of international participants via digital platforms...
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Gary Rosenson appointed CEO of Principal Media in Los Angeles
Media industry veteran Gary Rosenson has been appointed CEO of Principal Media, the Libra Group's Beverly Hills-based entertainment company. He brings 25 years' experience in the broadcast...
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Pegassus Private Island - Aria's exclusive destination
Aria's international reputation for heritage properties, remote hideaways and secluded spots brings exclusivity to a new level with Pegassus, a private island for sole personal use...
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Grace St. Moritz acquired by prestigious European real estate investor
The Grace St. Moritz hotel project has been sold to a privately-owned investment company for an undisclosed amount. The new owner, with real estate assets throughout Europe, will complete the development...
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LCI appoints new CEO, Jaspal Jandu
LCI, a leading helicopter lessor, announces the promotion of Jaspal Jandu to Chief Executive Officer. Former CEO, Michael Platt becomes Vice Chairman, and Praveen Vetrivel is appointed Chief Financial Officer...
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Concordia 2020 - 10th Anniversary Summit Report
Concordia has released its 2020 Annual Summit. The event this year – the 10th-anniversary summit – took place digitally over five days, convening current and former heads of state, senior government officials...
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Nicholas Georgiou Promoted to Lomar Chief Executive Officer
Libra Group today confirms the promotion of Nicholas Georgiou to Chief Executive Officer of its ship owning and management business, Lomar Shipping. Mr Georgiou, 47, has been the company's...
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Elandis enters into $40m facility with Bank Leumi
Elandis, the Miami-based real estate company division of the Libra Group, has entered into an agreement for a $40 million credit facility with Bank Leumi USA. This refinancing initiative will be used for...
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Flexam Invest commits to Greek renewables with EuroEnergy
In partnership with EuroEnergy, well-respected European infrastructure fund Flexam Invest has made an investment in the Greek green power market through a transaction covering a...
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Greenwood Energy Latinoamérica acquires 2C POWER
Greenwood Energy Latinoamérica, the Latin American renewable energy subsidiary of the Libra Group, has acquired Colombia-based 2C POWER, a developer-operator that builds and...
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Elandis and M&G Investments announce multifamily joint venture
Elandis today announced the launch of a transformative joint venture platform focusing on multifamily assets in the US between Libra Group and international asset manager...
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LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui agree $230m joint venture
LCI, the aviation division of the Libra Group, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL) have agreed to establish and operate a joint venture helicopter leasing business...
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Climate change presents serious threats to infrastructure investment and development -- McKinsey & Co
Climate change is revealing infrastructure vulnerabilities. Hurricane Sandy in 2012 caused $70 billion in infrastructure damages and climate change is expected to further intensify these economic risks.
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Polismata Private Residences by Aria Hotels
This summer, Aria Hotels welcomes visitors to the Messinian Peninsula with a homage to Homer’s epics, thanks to Polismata Private Residences, a complex of residences in the...
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Harvest for clean energy in Latvia
The harvest has begun for our renewable energy business in Latvia, running from late July into August. Grass is gathered specifically to be used as feedstock in our biogas plants...
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Achim Boehme 1963-2020
It is with immense sadness that Lomar Shipping confirms that its Chief Executive Officer, Achim Boehme, died peacefully on Saturday 25th July 2020 at his home in Bremen, Germany, surrounded by his loving family...
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7th Envolve Award Greece Winners announced
At a ceremony streamed live to followers around the world, the 7th Envolve Award winners were announced in Athens. Four were chosen from a pool of 10 finalists with the public vote naming an additional 3 winners...
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Airbus: the versatility of helicopters
LCI, the Libra Group's aviation division, has a substantial fleet of Airbus Helicopters, including the H175, H130, H135 and H145 models. Deployed on various missions around the world, they are mainly used...
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COCO-MAT brings sustainable sleep solutions to Japan
COCO-MAT, the leading Greek manufacturer of specialist mattresses, other natural sleep products and furnishings, has opened a new store in Tokyo, Japan - the company's first opening in the country...
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7th Envolve Award Greece Finalists announced
Envolve Entrepreneurship has announced the 10 finalists of the 7th Envolve Award Greece who are in line to receive interest-free funding, mentorship and business support services...
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International overview: LCI's Nigel Leishman talks to Air & Sea Analytics
LCI's Executive Vice President & Global Head of Marketing, Nigel Leishman, was interviewed recently by Air & Sea Analytics about how the helicopter market and what insights it might offer to...
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"The house is almost as celebrated as the man himself"
In February, the journalist Alev Scott visited the former home of Sir Patrick and Lady Joan Leigh Fermor at Kardamyli in the Peloponnese region of Greece, to write about it for the Financial...
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LCI announces co-investment vehicle with Thora Capital and Rive Investment
LCI has strengthened its leasing platform with the establishment of a new co-investment vehicle with Thora Capital, LLC. and RIVE Private Investment as partners...
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Concordia announces its 2020 Advisor Programme
Concordia has announced the appointment of 39 Advisors and 11 Senior Advisors to its community for the 2020 term. This impressive group of individuals from across a multitude of sectors...
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Merger of Greenwood Energy and GoldenSet Capital Partners
Investment managers behind the world’s first fully solar-powered amusement park and the first U.S. wind project repowering announced today they have merged to create Greenwood Sustainable...
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Celebrating Seleni on World Maternal Mental Health Day 2020
On World Maternal Mental Health Day, the Libra Group celebrates Seleni: a centre of excellence on matters of maternal mental health, helping to strengthen families and support mothers...
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Aria Hotels’ ‘The Island Concept’ completes construction phase and schedules opening date of 1 July 2020
Aria Hotels is on schedule to open its latest hotel, The Island Concept at Agios Nikolaos, Crete, on 1 July, (subject to the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions). The current lockdown has had only minimal disruption...
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COVID-19: Libra gets its interns home and gets them virtual working
Quinn Smeaton, Programme Manager for Libra Group Social Responsibility, writes about how the Winter 2020 Internship cohort was mobilized at the beginning of the COVID crisis for safe return to home cities and the transition of their experience into virtual working...
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Adapt, adjust, overcome: how Public-Private Partnerships are leading the battle against COVID-19
Sylvia Gampritsou, Concordia Partnership Development Intern, looks at how PPPs are helping to tackle the COVID-19 crisis in the United States and beyond through convergent initiatives and understanding on how to contain the pandemic...
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Accommodating a changed world
People Operations Manager at the Libra Group, Angeliki Kollia, looks at the impact of Covid-19 on the global workforce and various measures taken to support employees and maintain business continuity...
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LCI sponsors Helicopter Investor 2020 event
At the end of February, LCI, the aviation leasing division of the Libra Group, was the Lead Sponsor of Helicopter Investor London 2020. CEO Mike Platt forecasted brighter times ahead in his opening address...
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Convergen Energy installs permanent dry sorbent injection system
Convergen Energy embarks on the installation of permanent dry sorbent injection system (DSI) at its L'Anse Warden 20 Megawatt biomass power plant located on the shore of Lake Superior in the...
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Envolve hosts entrepreneurship event on Washington's Capitol Hill
Earlier this month, Envolve Entrepreneurship hosted an event on Capitol Hill in Washington DC focusing on entrepreneurship and small business policy...
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Aria Hotels increases its Peloponnese presence with further Kardamyli properties
Aria Hotels has increased its hotel and residences portfolio on Greece's Mani Peninsula with Liodentria and Salvia, bringing the company’s total to three properties near the picturesque...
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INSIGHT: LCI’s helicopter co-investment vehicle – how it works
In October 2019, LCI launched its first ever helicopter 'co-investment vehicle' which enables third party investors to participate in helicopter ownership while leaving the task of leasing the aircraft to operators with LCI. We look in more detail at how such an ownership vehicle works...
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Libra makes real estate sale in Cologne, Germany
The Libra Group has sold a 2,600 m2 modern office property in Cologne, part of its European real estate portfolio, to real estate investment company Publity AG. The fully rented property was built in 2001 and...
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LCI charts 2020 growth with new financial partnerships
LCI has sealed new partnerships with two leading financial institutions as it continues to grow its fleet, taking delivery of a Leonardo AW169 helicopter with financing from Investec and entering into another new arrangement with Grupo Santander...
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Auberge Resorts Collection introduces Mauna Lani, a resort re-imagined
One of Hawaii’s most cherished oceanfront escapes unveils all new design and experiences anchored by rich cultural history, from Libra strategic interest partner Auberge Resorts...
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Aria Hotels prepares its eighth property on Kimolos for 2020 season
Aria Hotels, the privately-owned boutique hotel and villas company known for its emphasis on authentic hospitality, is preparing another new property for launch in the 2020 season. The Elephant Goupa Beach is a...
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INSIGHT: Hot stones and olive trees
A look at how Greece's Benaki Museum has turned the former home of Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor in the Mani into an international cultural and educational centre, and Aria Hotels’ supporting hospitality role…
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Envolve USA 2019 Winners Announced
Envolve Entrepreneurship, in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2019, announces the winners of the third cycle of its entrepreneurship competition, the Envolve Award USA, which...
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Aria Hotels adds to its Santorini property portfolio
Aria Hotels adds 'Finikia Residence' to its Santorini portfolio, in the tranquil village of Finikia on the north coast of Santorini, 10 kilometres northwest of the capital Fira and very close to the iconic village of Oia...
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Concordia releases its 2019 Annual Summit Report
Concordia has released its 2019 Annual Summit Report. The event, held on September 22-24 in New York City, was the ninth Concordia Annual Summit and convened over 3,200 leaders, changemakers...
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Nitzia Logothetis interviewed by maternal fashion and lifestyle brand Teat & Cosset
Seleni Founder, Executive Director and Psychotherapist Nitzia Logothetis has been interviewed by fashion and lifestyle brand Teat & Cosset and the two organizations begin a new partnership which...
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LCI launches first Helicopter Co-investment Vehicle
LCI has launched its first-ever helicopter co-investment vehicle with Flexam Tangible Asset Income Fund. The new helicopter ownership vehicle contains five aircraft all on long-term lease and is valued at over...
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Auberge Resorts Collection breaks ground on Stanly Ranch, a new luxury resort in Napa Valley’s Carneros District
Auberge Resorts Collection is setting the stage to introduce Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new luxury resort and residential community where an estate winery lifestyle perfectly blends with...
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Greenwood Energy releases new footage of it's solar project in Lisbon, NY
Greenwood Energy releases drone film footage of its 60 acre 4.8 Megawatt solar project in Lisbon, NY. It is expected to produce approximately 12 million kilowatt-hours...
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Elandis refurbishes popular Miramar Playa Hotel on Spanish coast near Valencia
Elandis, the Libra Group’s international hospitality and real estate ownership, development and property management company, has undertaken an extensive refurbishment of the Miramar Playa Hotel...
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Aria boosts its portfolio in Greece this summer with new properties
Aria Hotels has added new properties this summer to its portfolio in Greece and offers 32 different options in boutique hotels, villas and apartments throughout the Mediterranean in various settings and...
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2019 Concordia Europe–AmChamSpain Summit Report
The inaugural Concordia Europe–AmChamSpain Summit took place in Madrid, Spain on June 26, 2019. Through a unique partnership between Concordia and the American Chamber of Commerce in Spain...
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LCI successfully closes US$135m asset-backed helicopter facility
Lease Corporation International (LCI), a leading helicopter lessor and the aviation division of the Libra Group, has successfully closed a new asset-backed helicopter facility in excess of US$135 million with...
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Grace Mykonos: Iconic luxury boutique hotel joins Aria Hotels
Aria Hotels, the privately-owned boutique hotel and villas company known for its emphasis on authentic hospitality, welcomes the luxury boutique hotel Grace Mykonos into its portfolio of properties...
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LCI successfully closes US$75m financing facility led by CaixaBank
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the leading helicopter lessor and aviation division of the Libra Group, has successfully closed a new asset-backed helicopter financing facility in excess of US$75 million...
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The 2019 Concordia Americas Summit Report
Concordia has published the 2019 Americas Summit Report, following the event in Colombia’s culturally-rich capital, Bogotá which gathered political leaders, business innovators, global NGOs...
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Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection will welcome guests to Hawaii's Kohala Coast in January 2020
With a distinct, crafted approach to luxury and set on 32 oceanfront acres of alluring coastline marked by royal fish ponds, natural lava fields and a collection of sun-drenched beaches, Mauna Lani, Auberge...
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Envolve, the global entrepreneurship support organization, invites startup businesses in Greece to participate in the 7th Envolve Award Greece
Following the successful completion of six award cycles, Envolve Entrepreneurship today announces the launch of its Envolve Award Greece 2019 cycle, and is inviting startup teams and businesses to submit their applications for the award...
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Auberge Resorts Collection introduces The Lodge at Blue Sky, a modern new resort in Utah celebrating luxury with wild abandon
Situated in the mountains surrounded by dramatic soaring peaks, high alpine fields, lush hillsides and a spring-fed creek, The Lodge at Blue Sky is a new 46-room, contemporary luxury resort located on a 3,500-acre ranch outside of Park City...
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The City of Athens and The HOME Project signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the benefit of unaccompanied refugee children
The City of Athens and the non-profit organization, The HOME Project, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize their commitment to collaborate...
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"With the correct measures, Colombia could triple its energy potential" -- Rick Perry, US Secretary of Energy at Concordia in Bogotá
On the first day of the 2019 Concordia Americas Summit, important multilateral agreements were signed between the United States and Colombia, including the addition of US $160 million from USAID for bilateral cooperation and the memorandum of understanding for a framework of cooperation on energy issues between both countries...
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Convergen pellets approved for use at LWEC in Michigan
Convergen Energy’s L’Anse Warden power plant, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA, has received approval from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to utilise its own engineered fuel pellets in the power generation process...
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Principal Media brings two diverse new shows to the international broadcast market
Principal Media has recently completed the sale of two new, innovative TV shows for the international broadcast market spanning cars and sports stars...
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LCI Grows Australia-Based Helicopter Fleet
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, has grown its Australia-based fleet of helicopters to 14 Leonardo AW139s with the arrival of two aircraft. The two AW139s are being...
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Equinox Launches Equinox Hotels with COCO-MAT mattresses
Equinox Hotels today announced the opening of the first Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards, New York, and launched their online booking platform for room reservations. In addition to bookings going live, Equinox...
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Convergen Energy secures new financing arrangement with BMO Bank of Montreal
Convergen Energy has secured a new multimillion-dollar financing arrangement with BMO Bank of Montreal. Under the terms of the facility, Convergen will have access to further working capital...
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LCI expands Weststar relationship with additional helicopter deliveries
Lease Corporation International has expanded its longstanding relationship with Weststar Aviation Services Sdn Bhd with the recent delivery of two additional helicopters on operating leases in Malaysia...
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Auberge Resorts Collection to manage Etéreo in Mexico
Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of award-winning hotels, resorts and residences, is expanding its international presence with a fourth property in Mexico. Today, the company announced that it has been...
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Envolve Entrepreneurship joins coalition of partners to announce Titan Generator
Social impact firm Generation Titans collaborates with Google, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Envolve Entrepreneurship, Common Impact, and the Soze Agency to generate resources for enterprise solutions...
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11 Auberge Resorts Collection properties among the Best Hotels of 2019
Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of award-winning hotels, resorts and residences, announced today that every one of its hotels that were eligible in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean have been named...
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INSIGHT: Rotorhub interviews LCI's Nigel Leishman "Helicopter Lessors in Asia 2018"
LCI’s Executive VP, Nigel Leishman, was interviewed by Rotorhub magazine, the leading title for the aviation rotorcraft industry. Read the full article here, reproduced by kind permission of Shephard Media...
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The Hellenic Initiative supports The HOME Project by granting $32,400
The Hellenic Initiative stands by The HOME Project donating $32,400 and aims to reinforce its work to help the thousands of unaccompanied minors who have been registered in Greece since 2015 to find a real...
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Aria announces Urban Stripes - boutique apartments in Central Athens
Aria Hotels welcomes Urban Stripes into its portfolio of properties in Greece. Housed in a stylish Athens apartment building known as a ‘polykatoikia’ (literally ‘multiresidence’ or condominium), it dates...
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New Principal Media content streaming deals
Principal Media, the Libra Group’s media production and distribution company based in Beverley Hills, Los Angeles, has secured a number of new streaming deals for its diverse content. Shows including Bounce...
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Envolve Award Greece 2018 winners announced
The winners of the 2018 Envolve Awards Greece were announced this week in Athens at a celebratory ceremony on Monday. The annual entrepreneurship competition for start-ups and early-stage businesses...
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INSIGHT: Vertical Integration in fuel and power generation industry
Vertical integration for Libra’s renewable fuels and power generation, Convergen Energy, has become a daily reality since its acquisition of the L’Anse Warden Electric Company (LWEC) power plant in late 2016...
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Envolve Award Greece 2018 Finalists Announced
Envolve Entrepreneurship has announced the 15 finalists of Envolve Award Greece 2018 (formerly the Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award) who are competing for interest-free start-up funding, mentorship and...
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Elandis announces sale of multifamily Amber Ridge, LV, for $21m
Elandis, an international hospitality and real estate ownership, development and property management company, has announced that it has sold Amber Ridge Apartments...
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The HOME Project announces grant from the IKEA Foundation
The HOME Project, an international humanitarian non-profit organization which was founded in December 2016 and provides safety for refugee and migrant...
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The Island Concept: A new Aria Hotels boutique property in Crete
Aria Hotels, the boutique hotel and villas company wholly owned by the Libra Group, has announced the latest addition to its portfolio of properties on Crete. The Island Concept is a luxury boutique hotel at...
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Auberge Resorts to Manage Grace Hotels
Auberge Resorts LLC announced today that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with the Libra Group, owners of Grace Hotels. Auberge will welcome five award-winning Grace properties in...
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LCI AW139 transitions across continents, customers and roles to land with Elitaliana
Lease Corporation International has today completed the transition of a Leonardo AW139 helicopter to enter service with Elitaliana S.r.l. (“Elitaliana”) in Italy. The helicopter, which is being converted for full...
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Greenwood Energy’s 7 MW Elizabeth Mine Solar Project Wins Engineering Award
Greenwood Energy’s 7 MW Elizabeth Mine Solar Project, located between Strafford and Thetford, Vermont, was a winner at the 2018 American Council of Engineering Companies VT Engineering Excellence...
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Envolve Award USA: Applications for up to $25k in startup funding extended an Additional Month Through October
Following the great response to its new locations, Envolve Entrepreneurship has announced an extension to the application deadline for the 2018 Envolve Award from September 2018 to October...
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Aria Hotels expands into Spain
Aria Hotels, the renowned collection of boutique hotels and holiday residences around Greece, has announced its expansion into Spain, joining forces with local entrepreneur Ignacio Moreno de los Ríos...
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Greenwood Energy closes solar portfolio financings with ORIX Corporation USA
Our North American solar energy investment and development subsidiary, Greenwood Energy, has completed two solar project portfolio financings with ORIX USA. Marathon Capital advised...
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Libra Interns at Concordia Americas Summit 2018
In July, a number of our Libra interns had the opportunity to travel to Bogotá, Colombia, as part of the official delegation for the 2018 Concordia Americas Summit. Here they reflect on the experience, including...
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Greek celebrity Nasos Papargyropoulos speaks out on behalf of The HOME Project
Last month in Greece, media celebrity and TV personality Nasos Papargyropoulos made an impassioned plea for child migrants and refugees. Speaking at the finals of popular television show Survivor...
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Lomar completes delivery of new COSCO Ultramax bulk carriers into the fleet
Lomar Shipping has completed a renewal of its bulk carrier fleet earlier this month with the delivery of the eighth ‘Dolphin’ 64,000 dwt vessel from the COSCO Shipping Group in China. These ‘Ultramax’ bulk...
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Envolve partners with City of Charleston Business and Neighborhood Services
The city of Charleston Business and Neighborhood Services (BNS) Division is partnering with Envolve Entrepreneurship (Envolve), a 501(c)(3) entrepreneurship organization, to provide various support services...
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Elandis announces sale of The Beach House Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine
Elandis, an international hospitality and real estate ownership, development and property management subsidiary of the Libra Group, announced today that it has sold The Beach House Inn located on the...
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First AW139 EMS Lease Helicopters with China's Kingwing
Lease Corporation International, the aviation division of the Libra Group, today announces its first helicopter lease in China with the placement of three new Leonardo AW139 aircraft with Shanghai Kingwing...
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Envolve launches $25k entrepreneurship award across eight USA cities
Today, Envolve Entrepreneurship, a 501(c)(3) entrepreneurship organization, launches the Envolve Award USA (formerly the American Entrepreneurship Award), a regionally-focused business plan...
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2018 Concordia Americas Summit Announcement
Serving as the first global platform through which to engage the incoming Presidential Administration prior to the inauguration in August, Concordia returns to Bogotá, Colombia on July 16-17 for its...
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The HOME Project grants scholarships for refugee children
International non-profit organization The HOME Project, which offers shelter and work for children and young refugees in Greece, has announced a first of its kind opportunity to grant 18 full-time...
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Lomar takes delivery of new container ship Delaware Trader
Lomar Shipping has taken delivery of the latest ‘newbuild’ vessel in its fleet. The Delaware Trader was handed over this week by the Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard (GWS) in China and will begin...
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EuroEnergy constructs new 13.8 MW wind farm at Delphi in Greece
EuroEnergy has begun construction on a new wind park in Delphi, Greece. The 13.8 MW asset is expected to be fully operational by March 2019. The six wind turbines, with an individual capacity of 2.3MW each...
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Elandis Multifamily Residence Restoration
Serenity Lake is one of the multifamily properties owned and maintained by our global real estate investment, development, and management company, Elandis. A number of its residences are based...
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Grace Hotels Launches Strategic Labour Partnership
Grace Hotels has successfully launched its Strategic Labour Partnership, a new initiative to help retain talent at its seasonal hotels in Greece. The programme involves a collaboration with other luxury hotel brands to...
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Convergen supports L'Anse Area Schools and helps build two new baseball diamonds
L’Anse Area Schools in northwest Michigan have just completed the construction of two new baseball fields made possible by the support of local businesses. Convergen Energy, one of our renewable energy...
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Aria expands its presence in Athens
Aria Hotels has expanded its presence in Athens with two new luxury properties characteristic of the Greek capital and its style. The residences, in the neighbourhood of Plaka and the other close to the...
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Concordia Announces 2018 Americas Initiative and Colombian Presidential Debate
In partnership with the Instituto de Ciencia Política Hernán Echavarría Olózaga, Fenalco, Noticias RCN, and NTN24, Concordia, a global nonprofit, nonpartisan convener, idea incubator, and partnership...
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The HOME Project receives funding from The Shapiro Foundation
The HOME Project, the international humanitarian non-profit organization which houses and employs refugee children and youth stranded in Greece during the current crisis, has received a generous...
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INSIGHT: Grace Santorini turns 10 – an interview with Executive Chef Spyros Agious
To celebrate the tenth birthday of Grace Santorini, the hotel's Executive Chef gives us an insight into his time with Grace Hotels and a sense of what life is like on the world-famous Mediterranean island...
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Benaki Museum and Aria collaborate at Leigh Fermor House
The Benaki Museum and Aria Hotels have today announced an alliance for the Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor House, situated in Kardamyli, Southeast Peloponnese, Greece. In 1996 Sir Patrick...
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Elandis announces Hyatt Place Macae opening
Elandis today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Macaé, a smartly designed, high-tech and contemporary hotel in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Hyatt Place Macaé is the first ocean-front Hyatt Place...
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Envolve, a new global entrepreneurship support organization
Envolve, a new entrepreneurship organization, aims to serve as a catalyst for investment in early-stage businesses by providing entrepreneurs with easy access to capital, knowledge...
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Grace Hotels eyes expansion in EMEA, the Americas and Asia
Having entered its second decade, privately-owned Grace Hotels is now planning a significant period of growth. The award-winning luxury boutique hotel brand aims to have 30 more hotels open or...
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LCI expands CHC partnership with second H175
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, has today announced that it is expanding its partnership with CHC through the placement of a second Airbus Helicopters H175...
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Elandis acquires Playa Miramar Hotel in Valencia, Spain
Elandis, an international hospitality and real estate ownership, development and property management subsidiary of the Libra Group, announced today it has acquired the Playa Miramar Hotel...
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LCI Partners with CIT and Prudential Capital on $55m capital financing
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the leading helicopter lessor and aviation division of the Libra Group, has closed its inaugural capital markets term loan financing, with a value in excess of US$55 million...
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INSIGHT: "Davos Diary – A Technology Take on Davos" - by Phaedra Chrousos
Harnessing the positive power of technology can enable the impossible - but we must tread carefully. That was a big lesson to come out of the 2018 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the almost...
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Archipel Mansion: Aria Hotels’ new addition in Santorini
The Aria Hotels collection of boutique hotels and independent residences has expanded its presence on Santorini with the addition of the Archipel Mansion, situated at the highest point of Fira, the island’s...
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Santoro restaurant among top restaurants in Greece
Santoro restaurant at Grace Santorini was recognised as one of the country’s leading restaurants at the FNL Best Restaurant Awards 2017, which took place in Athens on 8 January 2018...
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MBKA: Promoting equal opportunity for young boys and men of colour
As a founding sponsor of the My Brother's Keeper Alliance, we’re proud to share this short film promoting equal opportunity for young boys and men of colour. MBK Alliance is an initiative of the Obama Foundation...
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LCI receives first Airbus helicopters H175 and places on lease with CHC
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, has taken delivery of its first Airbus Helicopters H175 aircraft and placed it on lease with CHC. The aircraft will be based...
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Dedication Ceremony of the Kenneth P. Ksionek Community Solar Farm
On Thursday, December 7, 2017, Greenwood Energy attended the dedication of the Kenneth P. Ksionek Community Solar Farm, the Orlando Utility Commission’s (“OUC”) most recent addition to...
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Convergen gets harvesting for biogas crops
Autumn is a busy time of year for Convergen Energy, our waste-to-energy subsidiary, especially for their biogas business. Convergen's energy facilities process crops grown specifically for energy production...
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Astraia Residence - A new and exclusive addition to the Aria collection on Crete
Aria Hotels has added a further property to its portfolio on the island of Crete, in the southern Aegean, with the Astraia Residence, a private two-storey house in the heart of the old town of Chania. Renovated to the ...
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INSIGHT: "Aircraft Leasing – Efficient Risk Management" - by Nigel Leishman
Since its foundation in 2004, LCI’s highly experienced and well-connected management team has worked closely with aircraft and engine manufacturers and with major financial institutions. It has...
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Elandis announces sale of the Yachtsman Lodge & Marina Hotel in Kennebunk, Maine
Elandis announced the completion of the sale of the Yachtsman Lodge & Marina hotel on the Maine coast. The new owner is a value-add real estate investor based in Boston, which will target a repositioning of the...
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Concordia's most radically inclusive Summit to date
Concordia’s seventh Annual Summit was the largest nonpartisan forum on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, bringing together over 2,600 of the world’s preeminent thought leaders...
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Convergen Energy adds Combined Heat and Power resources to energy generation portfolio
Convergen Energy, the international renewable energy provider, has brought two Combined Heat & Power (CHP) units into its holdings in North America. The assets have come in through fellow Libra Group...
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Fannie Mae Finances Elandis’s Pine Creek Multifamily Community in Houston, Texas, with $11m Property Loan
Elandis announced today the financing of Pine Creek, the firm’s 300-unit, two-story multi-family community located in Houston. The development’s lending facility of $11.15 million is with US government...
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€1 million donation from The IKEA Foundation
International humanitarian non-profit organization, The HOME Project (www.homeproject.org), has received a €1 million donation from the IKEA Foundation to support its valuable work in housing and...
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Ribbon Cutting of Elizabeth Mine Solar Park
Greenwood Energy celebrated the opening of its newly-completed 7.0 MW DC Elizabeth Mine Solar project located in Strafford and Thetford, Vermont, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on 22 September 2017...
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Turning Vision into Impact: 2017 Concordia Annual Summit Awards Announcement
Concordia’s seventh Annual Summit was the largest nonpartisan forum on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, bringing together over 2,600 of the world’s preeminent thought leaders, influencers, and...
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Greenwood Energy Announces the Financial Closing of 26 MW
Greenwood Energy announces the closing of a $52.8 million tax equity and debt financing on a portfolio of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects with a combined generating capacity of 26 MW, bringing the total portfolio...
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Convergen Energy boosts portfolio with four European biogas plants
Convergen Energy, the Wisconsin-based renewable energy provider, has added four biogas facilities in Latvia to its collection of clean energy facilities. The assets, which are now owned and operated by...
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INSIGHT: Bringing innovation into government
Phaedra Chrousos, chief innovation officer at Libra Group and founding commissioner of GSA’s Technology Transformation Service, discusses how private sector organizations can help accelerate...
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2017 Concordia Summit to Focus on Advancing SDGs through Partnerships
Concordia will host the 2017 Concordia Annual Summit on September 18 and 19 at the Grand Hyatt, New York. Held alongside the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly as a Global Goals...
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Elandis acquires 14,000 sq m land for villa development in Northern Argentina
Elandis, an international hospitality and real estate ownership, development and property management subsidiary of the Libra Group, announced today that it has acquired 14,000 sq m of land on the...
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American Entrepreneurship Award in the Bronx 2017 Winners Announced
The American Entrepreneurship Award (AEA), a program created to support start-up businesses and entrepreneurs, has announced the winners of its second annual contest. The award focuses on...
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Grace Santorini to Launch "363"
Luxury boutique hotel, Grace Santorini, announces the launch of its destination champagne lounge, ‘363’, and partnership with Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon for the 2017 season. Set to offer one...
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American Entrepreneurship Award in Miami-Dade County 2017 Winners Announced
The American Entrepreneurship Award (AEA), a program created to support start-up businesses and entrepreneurs, has announced the winners of its second annual contest. The award focuses on...
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LCI orders nine helicopters as it takes delivery of a record six units in a month
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, and Leonardo have today announced an order for an additional nine helicopters. The order is valued at over US$120 million and...
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Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award 2017 Winners Announced
On Friday June 9, the fifth annual Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA) ceremony for start-up and early-stage Greek businesses, took place at the Antigone Hall of Cultural Centre “Hellenic”...
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Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award 2017 finalists announced
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA) has announced the 10 finalists of this year’s award for start-up and early-stage businesses, competing for up to €1,250,000 in funding...
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Construction begins at La Dolfina Grace
Elandis, the international real estate group that develops, owns, and manages real estate assets throughout the Americas and in Europe, has announced that construction has commenced on the first luxury...
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Elandis makes ground progress on Hyatt Place Sorocaba, Brazil
Elandis, the international group that develops, owns, and manages real estate assets throughout the Americas and in Europe, announces progress on the construction of Hyatt Place Hotel Sorocaba...
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INSIGHT: The HOME Project – No Child Alone
The HOME Project is one of our Social Responsibility initiatives. It is non-profit organisation set up to address the needs of refugee and child migrants, who arrive in Europe alone. Watch the video here...
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Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden to address inaugural Concordia Europe Summit in Athens
Concordia, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that builds partnerships for social impact, will welcome former Vice President of the United States, recipient of...
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Libra helps to Keep Chios Clean
For the past two years, the Libra Group has been assisting the government on the Greek island of Chios to maintain a clean and pleasant environment with the removal of graffiti, which in recent...
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INSIGHT: "Power shifts in a multipolar world" – by Nicholas Logothetis
Concordia co-founder and Chairman Nicholas Logothetis recently gave a speech to the Delphi Economic Forum in Greece on the challenges to today’s world where power shifts and paradigm changes bring...
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Hyatt Place Macaé set to open in February 2018
Work is well underway in Brazil at the Hyatt Place Macaé, the Hyatt-Elandis joint project 180 kilometres northeast of Rio de Janeiro, with the new hotel scheduled for opening in February 2018. The city of Macaé...
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Greenwood completes solar installation, Ithaca College, NY
Greenwood Energy, the US-based investor and developer in renewable energy facilities, has completed the installation of a 2.9-MW remote-net-metered solar array for Ithaca College...
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Aria's two new Santorini properties, summer 2017
Aria Hotels has brought two new properties into its portfolio of boutique hotels throughout Greece and the Greek islands in time for the 2017 season. Caipirinha Residence and Condutto Residences are both...
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LCI to Lease three AW169s to Airlift
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, today announces the lease of three Leonardo AW169 helicopters to Airlift, the Norwegian subsidiary of NHV Group. The three AW169s...
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Applications close for Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award 2017
The fifth cycle of the Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA) has closed for entries with a record number of entrepreneurs applying – almost 15% more than in 2016. This year more than 1,250 budding and...
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Former White House Staffer Diana Doukas joins Libra Group
The Libra Group has appointed Diana Doukas as Director of Social Responsibility based at its Washington, D.C., office. She joins after most recently serving as the Director of the White House...
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INSIGHT: "Libra Group Internships: celebrating five years of international opportunities"
The Libra Group Internship Programme, established in 2011 with the first entrants coming through in 2012, is celebrating five years. What’s more, it is posting headline numbers: applications for the 2017 intake...
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Second annual American Entrepreneurship Award opens for entries
The American Entrepreneurship Award (AEA), a program created and funded by the Libra Group to support American start-up businesses and entrepreneurs, announced today that it has begun accepting...
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INSIGHT: "Trump's extreme vetting for refugees? Already here" - by Nicholas Logothetis and Stephen Yale-Loehr
In this article, which first appeared in USA Today, Nicholas Logothetis, co-founder and Chairman of Concordia and Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of immigration law practice...
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Grace Hotels reinforces polo connections with presence at Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2017
Luxury boutique hotel group, Grace Hotels, is proud to announce its support of the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2017, taking place from 27th – 29th January. This is the first time that Grace Hotels has...
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Concordia hosts first 2017 LatAm Summit in Bogota, Feb 21
Concordia Co-Founders, Nicholas Logothetis and Matthew Swift, in partnership with the Instituto de Ciencia Política Hernán Echavarría Olózaga (ICP), have announced that the second convening of...
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The HOME Project – supporting refugees and vulnerable children
The Libra Group has created a new initiative within its Social Responsibility division to focus on the refugee crisis in mainland Europe, particularly the plight of unaccompanied children...
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Aria increases its presence in the Cyclades with three new properties full of character
Aria Hotels announces the acquisition and refurbishment of three exquisite new properties amidst the dramatic island setting of the Western Cyclades. The additions, ranging from a secluded private...
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Libra Group debuts new visual identity
Over a decade after the creation of its original logo, the Libra Group has introduced a fresh, modern evolution of its corporate logo. The new visual identity is launched today and will feature across all Libra...
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Libra Group invests in historic Washington D.C. property for its new base in the US capital
The Libra Group has invested in an historic townhouse in Washington, D.C., to serve as its new base in the capital of the United States of America. Located near M street in the city’s Georgetown district...
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Elandis set to complete first of multiple Hyatt Place Hotels in Brazil
Elandis, an international real estate group that develops, owns, and manages real estate assets throughout the Americas and in Europe, announces its on-schedule and on-budget completion of a newly...
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Concordia chooses Athens for first European summit
Concordia Co-Founders, Nicholas Logothetis and Matthew Swift, have announced Concordia Europe, a Summit that will highlight the potential for effective collaboration between businesses, governments, and...
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Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award 2017
Following the successful completion of four award cycles, the Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA), invites start-up businesses to submit their business plans to compete for the fifth annual award programme...
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Convergen Energy purchases L’Anse Warden Electric Co power plant
Wisconsin-based Convergen Energy has today announced its purchase of the L’Anse Warden Electric Company (LWEC) power plant from the Traxys Power Group. LWEC is a combined heat...
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Libra appoints new Chief Innovation Officer
The Libra Group has appointed its first Chief Innovation Officer, Phaedra Chrousos, to advance and embed the use of innovation and technology across its 30 global businesses. The appointment is part of a strategic...
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INSIGHT: "The Importance of the Women in My Life" – Concordia 2016
Libra Chairman and CEO, George Logothetis, talks about the importance of the women in his life at the 2016 Concordia Summit...
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LCI Delivers first AW169 to Elitaliana
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, announces the delivery of the first Leonardo AW169 helicopter to Elitaliana. The AW169 is the first of three such aircraft...
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Construction begins at Grace St. Moritz
Renovation and transformation work for the new Grace St. Moritz hotel has begun this month. The former La Margna hotel situated on Via Serlas in St Moritz will be completely refurbished, and a new wing will...
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Libra Group participates in White House call-to-action over global refugee crisis
The Libra Group has today announced its participation as a partner in the White House call-to-action for private sector engagement on the global refugee...
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LCI to lease three H130s to Aviators Air Rescue
LCI has leased three Airbus Helicopters H130 aircraft to Aviators Air Rescue Pvt Ltd. The company, which is India’s first civil helicopter emergency service with advanced life support capability, is based...
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2016 Concordia Summit convenes more than 200 world leaders
Dozens of heads of state, Fortune 500 CEOs, global non-profit leaders, and internationally renowned thought leaders will take the stage at the 6th annual Concordia Summit, September 19th and 20th...
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BROADCAST: BronxNet, Open Monday – transforming lives in the Bronx
Former White House staffer and Libra Group Head of Washington D.C. Office Maurice Owens joins with Assemblyman Michael Blake and WIBO CEO Jill Johnson to talk Libra partnership...
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Libra Group signs up to White House Equal Pay Pledge
Today, on Women’s Equality Day, the Libra Group announces that it is among the signatories to the White House Equal Pay Pledge. The initiative encourages...
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Elandis sells Jasmine in Tamarac, Florida, for $22 million
Elandis (formerly FCA Group), the Americas real estate investment and property management arm of the Libra Group, has announced its sale of Jasmine at Tamarac, a portfolio of 222 residential...
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INSIGHT: "The Opportunity in Adversity" – Beyond Conference 2016
Libra Chairman and CEO, George Logothetis, talks about opportunity in adversity at the 2016 Beyond Conference. Calling upon his family’s experience he explains how the...
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A New England gem reimagined: The Mayflower Grace
The Mayflower Grace – a quintessential country retreat located in the idyllic town of Washington, CT – unveils a fresh direction this summer that further elevates and invigorates the iconic...
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Elandis sells Oaks-Grand Pavilion portfolios in Tampa, FL
Elandis (formerly FCA Group), the North and Latin American real estate investment and property management arm of the Libra Group, has sold a total portfolio of 306...
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Libra Group commits to 30 international fellowships with Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Libra Group has undertaken to support 30 international students with new fellowship funding through a three-year commitment in partnership with The Hebrew University of Jerusalem...
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American Entrepreneurship Award names 2016 winners
The American Entrepreneurship Award (AEA), a program created to support start-up businesses and entrepreneurs, has announced the winners of its first...
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Elandis establishes European presence with new office in Madrid
Elandis, the real estate ownership, development and property management arm of the Libra Group throughout the Americas, has opened its first European office in the Spanish...
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Grace Hotels appoints Robert Swade as CEO
Luxury boutique hotel group, Grace Hotels, has appointed Robert Swade as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2016. The appointment coincides with...
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Six further container ships enter the Lomar Fleet
Lomar Shipping has boosted its shipping fleet with the acquisition of six container ships ranging from 1,700-teu to 2,492-teu. The vessels, acquired from a...
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American Entrepreneurship Award to support Bronx-based entrepreneurs through new partnership with WIBO
The American Entrepreneurship Award (AEA), a program created and funded by the Libra Group to support start-up businesses and entrepreneurs, has teamed up with Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO)...
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Greenwood Fuels rebrands as Convergen Energy
Convergen Energy launches today as a new brand for the renewable energy industry. Formerly known as Greenwood Fuels and part of international business...
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LCI Helicopters delivers first AW139 to Australia's Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, has delivered the first new AW139 helicopter to Westpac...
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Elandis – A new force in real estate throughout The Americas
The Libra Group today announces the creation of a new real estate company for the Americas. Elandis, born out of group’s former subsidiaries, FCA Group, FSA Group and US Hotels...
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INTERVIEW: "Luxury Service - What makes it?" by Marco Novella
– Marco Novella shares his insight into service at Grace Hotels and how we can really make a difference to the guest experience
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The Seleni Institute to hold maternal mental health training day in Athens
The Seleni Institute, a non-profit organization based in New York City and dedicated to providing the care, information...
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Elandis acquires 1,000 multi-family apartments in Houston, Texas
Elandis, the real estate ownership, development and property management arm of the Libra Group throughout the Americas, has acquired approximately 1,000...
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INSIGHT: "When you raise a person, you raise a community" by George Logothetis
- Remarks by George M. Logothetis, Chairman and CEO of the Libra Group at the 2015 Concordia Summit
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LCI increases freighter fleet and signs new deal with Turkey's ACT Airlines
LCI, the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, continues to increase its fleet of dedicated maindeck freighter aircraft. Two additional Boeing 747-400F aircraft are now...
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Libra Group is a founding partner of 'Fair Chance Business Pledge’
Libra Group, the privately owned diversified business group with 30 subsidiaries active across six continents, has announced that it has joined with the Obama Administration and companies from across...
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INSIGHT: "The Big Question: What is your greatest concern for your industry in 2016?" by Camilo Patrignani
- Camilo Patrignani, CEO of Greenwood Energy asks where will the industry stumble and where will it thrive?
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‘Grand Pavilion’ Tampa, sold
FCA Group (now incorporated in Elandis), the North and Central American real estate investment and property management arm of the Libra Group, has sold 212 residential apartments at ‘Grand Pavilion’, the 163,000 sq ft multifamily community...
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Applications close for Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award 2016
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA) has closed for entries to the 2016 competition. 1100 hopeful entrepreneurs registered via the award website in order to...
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Grace St. Moritz Apartments unveiled in Swiss ski town
A collection of 17 exclusive apartments serviced by the highly anticipated new Grace St. Moritz hotel, scheduled to open in 2018, has been unveiled through Savills Alpine...
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A New Dawn for Grace Santorini
Luxury boutique hotel group, Grace Hotels, announces its iconic destination, Grace Santorini, is undergoing extensive enhancements, reopening for the summer season on 2 May 2016. The hotel's complete...
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Greenwood announces solar project at Ithaca College, NY
Greenwood Energy today announced it will finance and own a 2.9-megawatt (MW) capacity solar energy installation for Ithaca College. The array is located 40 miles from campus in Seneca, New York, but will...
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Pina Caldera Residence – a romantic hideaway on stunning Santorini
Aria Hotels continues to expand its reach across Greece and the Greek islands, this time with a truly stunning and intimate property with breath-taking views over the Oia cliffs on the magical island of Santorini. Famed for its sunset and...
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The Grace Foundation pledges €600,000 to ELEPAP – Rehabilitation for the disabled
The charitable foundation of the Grace Hotels group has announced its support for ELEPAP – Rehabilitation for The Disabled, a rehabilitation centre with six branches throughout Greece that supports the development of children...
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INSIGHT: Memories of yesterday, or hopes for tomorrow? George Logothetis
- Remarks by George M. Logothetis, Chairman and CEO of the Libra Group at the 2013 Concordia Summit
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Libra Group’s inaugural ‘American Entrepreneurship Award’ open for entries
Libra Group, the privately owned diversified business group with 30 subsidiaries active across six continents, has announced that its inaugural American Entrepreneurship Award (AEA) is now open...
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Second Young Parent Expo for pregnant and parenting teens proves to be Seleni Institute’s most popular teen event
The Seleni Institute has received a flood of interest for its second Young Parent Expo, to take place on February 6, 2016. The full-capacity event will feature expanded programming for about 100 pregnant and parenting teens aged 14 to 22...
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Historic and exclusive Cressa Ghitonia Village in Crete becomes part of the Aria Hotels portfolio
Aria Hotels, with its growing reputation for boutique hotels and unique properties throughout Greece, has brought the notable Cressa Ghitonia Village on the island of Crete into its portfolio. Just a few kilometres from Sitia, this amazing property...
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‘Oaks at Granada’ Tampa, sold
FCA Group (now incorporated in Elandis), the North and Central American real estate investment and property management arm of the Libra Group, has sold 94 residential...
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Grace Santorini named Best Boutique Hotel at the European Hospitality Awards 2015
Grace Santorini has won the award for ‘Best Boutique Hotel’ at the European Hospitality Awards at a ceremony held at the Royal Garden Hotel in London. The European Hospitality Awards, now in their sixth year, recognise...
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The Fourth Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award opens for Entries
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA) has announced that its fourth annual award is now open and invites start-up businesses in Greece to enter by submitting their business plans at the HEA website, www.hellenicaward.com...
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Greenwood Energy commits to the American Business Act on climate pledge
Greenwood Energy has joined the United States’ climate action effort by committing to the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. Through the pledge, Greenwood is demonstrating its support for action on climate change...
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Grace Foundation donates to SOS Children’s Villages
The Grace Foundation, through its ‘Give with Grace’ initiative, has made its first donation under its partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, its designated charity. A total of $56,400 has been raised through...
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LCI Helicopters places a second Airbus H225 with CHC Helicopter
LCI Helicopters (LCIH), la division de location d'hélicoptères de LCI, a conclu la vente et la cession-bail d'une deuxième livraison d'hélicoptère Airbus H225 à un hélicoptère mondial, CHC Helicopter...
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First Seleni Institute Young Parent Expo brings parenting know-how to New York City teens
The Seleni Institute has held its first Young Parent Expo in New York City to extend its current services to pregnant and parenting adolescents between the ages of 14-22 in an event fully aligned with its aims to reach more...
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Addition to Florida multifamily residential portfolio with acquisition of Bay Pointe Colony units in Tampa
FCA Group, the North and Central American real estate investment and property management arm of the Libra Group, has acquired 238 residential apartments of the 260 units on the Bay Pointe Colony multifamily community development in Tampa, Florida...
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Katogi Averoff hotel and winery joins the Aria Hotels collection to offer holidays in historic destination
The Katogi Averoff hotel and winery is the latest addition to Aria Hotels’ growing collection of boutique hotels and properties in unique locations throughout Greece. Situated in Metsovo in the northern Epirus region, this charming hotel and vineyard...
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INTERVIEW: "Why investors think solar is the opportunity of a lifetime" by Camilo Patrignani
On one level, solar has never been in better shape from a finance point of view. Huge cost reductions and a favourable policy environment in an increasing number of countries have helped...
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Libra Group launches the "American Entrepreneurship Award"
Libra Group, the privately owned diversified business group with 30 subsidiaries active across six continents, has announced a $500,000 commitment...
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Vice President Joe Biden to address 5th Concordia Summit
Vice President Joe Biden will deliver remarks on the first day of the 5th Annual Concordia Summit on October 1, 2015. “We are honoured to welcome Vice President Biden to this year’s Summit...
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LCI agrees two multi-year debt facilities
LCI, the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, has finalised two long-term debt facilities to support over US$200m of incremental fleet growth in Australia. Westpac Banking Corporation will act as sole lender, security trustee and agent to support LCI’s recent multi-year agreement...
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St. Moritz voters say yes to Hotel La Margna development plans
Following a public vote, the comprehensive renovation and extension of the Hotel La Margna, adjacent to St. Moritz railway station, has been made possible. The people of St. Moritz have voted with a substantial majority in favour of re-assigning the period hotel to a new hotel...
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Aria adds three new properties on Kimolos
Aria Hotels has added three new holiday properties to its collection of traditional Greek boutique holiday accommodation and hotels on the quiet volcanic island of Kimolos...
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Greenwood solar project at Hospital Chiriqui in Panama
Greenwood Energy has announced it will develop and operate a distributed generation solar photovoltaic (PV) power system with up to one megawatt (MW)...
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Dept. of State, UVA Darden School, and Concordia announce...
The Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships at the U.S. Department of State, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business Institute for Business in Society and Concordia today announced...
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Lomar adds another five container vessels to fleet
Lomar has announced the addition of a further five container vessels to its fleet bringing the total container fleet to 53 and the overall Lomar fleet to almost 80 ships. The latest additions include the Los Angeles Trader and the Long Beach Trader, both 2007 CSBC-built post...
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LCI concludes world’s first Islamic-structured PDP helicopter financing
LCI, the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, has completed the world’s first secured helicopter PDP (“Pre-Delivery Payment”) funding under a unique Islamic finance structure. The innovative multi-year financing arrangement by LCI’s helicopter leasing division, LCI...
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Greenwood SVP of Project Development Dennis Loria speaks at the 18th annual Congressional...
Dennis Loria, Greenwood Energy’s Senior Vice President of Project Development, recently addressed Members of Congress and staff from the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives at a panel on clean energy at the 18th annual...
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The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award Announces 2015 Winners
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA) has announced three winners of the 2015 award who, in addition to sharing prize funding of up to €1,000,000, will be provided with an expert mentor and a range of business support services. This year the HEA has again achieved...
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Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award 2015 Finalists Announced
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA) has revealed the 10 finalists who are competing for the 2015 prize of up to €1,000,000 in funding as well as support services and mentorship for their new business ventures. The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award was launched in...
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Seleni Congressional Luncheon Presents Huck Leadership Award to Two Extraordinary Mothers and Leaders in Public Service
The Seleni Institute, dedicated to providing the care, information, and research funding critical to supporting mothers and families, hosted a congressional luncheon in honor of the recipients of the Winnifred Mason Huck Leadership Award, Secretary of Health and Human...
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INSIGHT: "Important piece on depression in pregnancy in The New York Times" by Christiane Manzella, PhD, FT
- Let's all join this critical conversation
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Libra Group announces partnership with President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance
The Libra Group has announced that it is a founding sponsor of the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Alliance, launched today by President Obama in the Bronx...
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Aria Hotels adds Scalani Hills Residences to its collection of boutique hotels and villas
Aria Hotels has added to its collection of boutique hotels and villas with the opening of Scalani Hills Residences on the Boutari Winery in Skalani Village near Heraklion City, in the heart of the Archanes wine region. Combining the rich wine-growing traditions of this part of Crete with...
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The Grace Foundation pledges €1.2 million to Greek charities
The charitable foundation of Grace Hotels has announced a pledge of €1.2 million to two leading Greek charities – Hatzikyriakio Institution, one of the oldest childcare institutions in Greece, and public health institute, Prolepsis. The Grace Foundation which has always had close...
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Libra Group to open Washington, D.C. office
Libra Group, the privately owned diversified business group with 30 subsidiaries across five continents, has announced a new corporate office in Washington, DC and appointed Maurice M. Owens, former advisor to White House Chief of Staff, Denis McDonough, to manage...
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EuroEnergy acquires local partner shares and gains full ownership of Euro Energy Biogas Latvia
EuroEnergy, the renewable energy arm of the Libra Group operating throughout Europe, has acquired its local joint venture partner’s 50% of all its biogas business, land and licence interests in Latvia...
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INSIGHT: "The importance of maternity leave for maternal mental health" by Nitzia Logothetis, MSc, MA
- It's time to prioritize the well-being of women and families
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HEA increases 2015 award funding to €1 million
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award has announced that it has raised the prize funding for its 2015 winners from €700,000 to €1 million. This follows intensified interest in this year’s award programme with record numbers of applicants. Furthermore, in response to the...
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LCI to lease six AW139s to Australian Helicopters
LCI, the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, has concluded an agreement to lease six new AgustaWestland aircraft to Australian Helicopters Pty Ltd, a member of the Babcock Mission Critical Services Group...
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HEA announces support for winners and finalists from Microsoft and Kick Athens
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA) announces support for award winners and finalists from IT giant Microsoft and the Athens branch of global entrepreneurial education programme, ‘Kick’. These new pledges will significantly enrich...
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Lomar announces acquisition of seven container ships
Lomar has again added to its fleet of container ships with the purchase of three vessels plus an order for up to four newbuildings from the Yangzijiang Shipyard. The new vessels are the latest ‘widebeam’ specification with a nominal intake of 2,700 TEU and are designed by...
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The Seleni Institute Announces Launch of Teen Initiative
The Seleni Institute, dedicated to providing care, information and research funding critical to supporting mothers and families, announced today the launch of the Seleni Institute Teen Initiative (SITI), extending reproductive and maternal mental health services to...
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Deadline Approaches for Applications to Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award 2015
Just one month remains before the submission deadline for this year’s Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA). Entrepreneurs with new business ideas can submit their applications via the HEA’s website (www.hellenicaward.com)...
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New grant from Google helps Seleni to spread the word
We are thrilled to confirm that Seleni has become a recipient of a ‘Google Ad Grants’ award. The Google Ad Grants programme supports registered nonprofit organizations that share Google's philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science and...
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LCI to expand helicopter fleet with further AgustaWestland orders
LCI, the aviation leasing arm of The Libra Group, has today committed to expand its helicopter fleet with firm orders for a further 11 AgustaWestland aircraft valued at US $125 million (€110 million).
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Lomar sells entire offshore fleet during 2014
The delivery in December 2014 of Lomar’s pair of 2008-built platform supply vessels, the Ark Phil and Ark Griffin, following a sale agreed in mid-2014, marked the completion of the company’s strategic sale of its fleet of offshore supply vessels...
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Greenwood Energy Launches 80MW Solar PV Project in Chile
Greenwood Energy today announced it would develop and operate an 80-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Chile’s Antofagasta Region through a partnership with Pacific Solar S.A. The single-axis Inti Project is located on 190 hectares of public property in the municipality...
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Greenwood Energy announces the expansion of its distributed solar generation business
Greenwood Energy, the North and Latin American clean energy division of the Libra Group, a privately owned international business group comprising 30 subsidiaries operating across five continents, today announced that it will expand its solar business by targeting...
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Hyatt announces plans for two new hotels in Brazil
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and FSA Group S.A. announced today that joint venture entities formed by Hyatt affiliates and FSA Group have entered into agreements to purchase two sites in Brazil...
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Kipi Suites is the latest in Aria Hotels’ collection of traditional Greek hideaways
Aria Hotels has announced the addition of Kipi Suites to its collection of exclusive Greek hotels and holiday villas. The property is in Kipi, part of a unique cluster of ancient villages in the heart of Zagori in North West Greece – an area famed for its landscape of mountains, valleys and...
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Lomar sells four offshore vessels as part of fleet renewal programme
In addition to its announcement of the acquisition of eight container ships and product tankers this month, London-based Lomar has revealed the latest move in its policy of strategic sales of ships according to market conditions. The company has announced the sale...
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INSIGHT:" Does a renewable alternative made from industrial byproducts signal an end to coal?"
Last year, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced tougher air-quality standards for industrial and commercial coal-fired power plants that will require them to use maximum achievable control...
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Lomar adds a further six container ships and two product tankers to fleet
Lomar has further added to its fleet with the purchase of six container ships and two product tankers. The new acquisitions follow the announcement of the purchase of additional Panamax container ships by Lomar at the end of October this year. The new acquisitions are part of...
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Third Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award Opens For Entries
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA) has announced that its third annual award is now open and invites Greek start-up businesses to submit entries for the 2015 programme. Based on a belief that entrepreneurship is key to Greece’s future prosperity, the...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Greenwood Energy’s Patrignani Discusses Investment Opportunities In Latin America
What opportunities exist for U.S. energy companies in the Latin American renewables market? During today’s OnPoint, Camilo Patrignani, CEO of Greenwood Energy, a company heavily invested in Latin America, discusses...
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Miami Dade College joins forces with the Libra Group...
Miami Dade College (MDC) has become the latest partner in the Libra Group’s international internship program. As an international business group that controls...
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Lomar announces acquisition of five Panamax ships
Lomar has again added to its fleet with the purchase of five container ships. The new acquisitions will substantially increase the capacity of Lomar’s container fleet and include four 5,000 TEU Panamax...
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EuroEnergy announces €24 Million portfolio of biogas projects across Greece
EuroEnergy, the European renewable energy division of the Libra Group has announced its investment in four biogas facilities across Greece with a combined investment value of €24 million and a combined power capacity of 4MW...
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Aria Hotels adds period villa on Crete to its Greek portfolio
Aria Hotels (www.ariahotels.gr) has added a further property to its collection of classic Greek hotels and holiday villas. Villa Athermigo is a period villa in the picturesque village of Gavaloxori Apokoronas, just outside the historic town of Chania. The fully-serviced villa can be...
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LCI Successfully Closes US$325 Million Secured Asset-Backed Facility
LCI, the aviation leasing division of the Libra Group, has successfully closed a five-year, US$325 million asset–backed credit facility for its helicopter-leasing arm LCI Helicopters. The facility was substantially over-subscribed resulting in an enlarged provision to meet demand...
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Former First Lady Laura Bush Visits the Seleni Institute
The Seleni Institute was honored this week to welcome the former First Lady of the United States of America, Laura Bush, to learn more about the mental health issues women face during their reproductive years...
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Greenwood Energy And ILIOSS Partner With Schneider Electric To Provide 250MW Distributed Solar Power To Mexican Businesses
Greenwood Energy and ILIOSS have announced a partnership with Schneider Electric to sell power from 250 megawatts (MW) of new distributed solar energy installations to commercial customers across Mexico based on the recent Mexican Energy Reform...
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Concordia Announces Final Speaker Lineup For 2014 Summit
Concordia has announced the final speaker lineup for its fourth annual Summit September 29 and 30 in New York City. Former President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush will participate in a special session to close out the Summit on September 30th at the New York...
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Greenwood Energy and Qohelet Form Central American Solar Energy JV
Greenwood Energy today announced a partial acquisition of Qohelet Investments to form Greenwood Energy Central America, a partnership between the two entities to develop new renewable energy projects across Latin America and the Caribbean...
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Collection of 12 premium New England hotels added to the portfolio
FCA Group, the North and Central American real estate investment and property management arm of the Libra Group, has announced the acquisition of all of its parent company’s North American hotels for its portfolio of hotel and hospitality assets...
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Leader Nancy Pelosi Visits Seleni Institute
The Seleni Institute was honored last week to welcome the first female Speaker of the US House of Representatives in US history and current House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to tour its facility and learn more about both Seleni and the mental health issues women face during their reproductive years...
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2014 Concordia Summit to be Held September 29 in New York
The Leadership Council and Co-founders of Concordia are excited to announce that the fourth annual Concordia Summit will be held on September 29, 2014 in New York. The programming will be focused on Concordia’s 2014 theme, Scaling Proven Solutions Through Collaboration...
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LCI enters into new partnership with Indwe Aviation through AW139 helicopter placement in South Africa
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, has announced its new partnership with Indwe Aviation (Pty) in George, South Africa, through the long-term lease of an AW139 helicopter. The brand-new unit forms part of LCI’s multimillion dollar...
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HELP partners with the Libra Group for summer internships
The Haitian Education and Leadership Program (HELP) announces today that it has secured valuable internship placements with international business group, the Libra Group, under a new partnership...
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INSIGHT: "Stop calling it morning sickness" by Nitzia Logothetis, MSc, MA
-Nausea during pregnancy takes a real physical and emotional toll
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Soltage-Greenwood Announces John Hancock to Lead Second Equity Financing of Solar Power Assets Totalling 32 MW
Soltage-Greenwood, a joint venture between the premier North American solar power provider Soltage, LLC, and Greenwood Energy, the North and Latin American clean energy division of the Libra Group, today announced an equity financing of $70 million led by John...
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The Seleni Institute Announces New Clinical Director
The Seleni Institute has announced that Christiane Manzella, PhD, FT, will serve as its new clinical director, having previously served as Seleni’s supervision director and senior psychologist. The Seleni Institute provides care, information and research funding critical to supporting...
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INSIGHT: "What I learned from developing solar projects in Latin America" by Camilo Patrignani
Camilo Patrignani, CEO of Greenwood Energy, provides his thoughts on how to succeed in the budding Latin American solar market
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INSIGHT: "Greenwood Energy looks for solar growth in Chile’s high desert"
Greenwood Biosar, a joint partnership of Greenwood Energy and Biosar, has started construction on a 40 MW solar project for Enrel Green Power, an independent power producer (IPP). The solar array is mounted on...
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Greenwood Biosar Begins Construction of 40MW Chile Solar Project
Greenwood Biosar, a joint venture between Greenwood Energy and Biosar formed to provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, announced today it has begun construction of a 40-megawatt (MW) solar PV project in...
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The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award announces 2014 Winners
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award has announced the four winners of the 2014 award who, in addition to sharing prize funding of up to €700,000, will be assigned an expert mentor and receive a range of business support services. This year the HEA experienced a 67% increase...
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Soltage Greenwood completes 2.5 MW solar project in Gardner, Massachusetts
Soltage Greenwood, a joint venture between Greenwood Energy and Soltage LLC, today joined Borrego Solar to inaugurate a 2.5 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic project designed and built for the City of Gardner, Massachusetts...
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Greenwood Energy opens additional offices in Connecticut, Panama and Chile to further expand its presence in key growth markets
Greenwood Energy, the North American clean energy division of the Libra Group, has opened new offices in North and South America to continue its expansion in key growth markets. The new regional hubs are in Wilton Connecticut; Santiago, Chile and in the heart of Panama City, Panama...
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State Department’s GPI Joins P3 Impact Award
Concordia and the Institute for Business in Society (IBiS) at University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business announced that the Secretary of State’s Office of Global Partnerships will become an organizational partner in the inaugural launch of the P3 Impact Award...
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Hyatt Place to debut in Brazil with Hyatt Place São José do Rio Preto
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and FSA Group S.A., a Libra Group company, announced today that a joint venture entity formed by a Hyatt affiliate and FSA Group has completed the acquisition of a site in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, and has entered into agreements with...
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INSIGHT: "How to support someone after a stillbirth" by Nitzia Logothetis, MSc, MA
- There is no right way to respond – what matters is that you do.
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Acquisition of Amber Ridge Apartments, Las Vegas NV, completed
FCA Group, the North and Central American real estate investment and property management arm of the Libra Group, has acquired the 316 unit multi-family development Amber Ridge Apartments in Las Vegas, Nevada. It marks a significant addition of 266,060 sqft to the company’s North...
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Dr. Katherine Sharkey of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital Receives Inaugural Seleni Institute Research Award
The Seleni Institute, New York, today announced that sleep medicine researcher Dr. Katherine Sharkey, of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital, is the recipient of the inaugural Seleni Research Award for her proposed research project, ‘Integrated Chronotherapy for Perinatal Anxiety.’...
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The Libra Group invests in COCO-MAT in exchange for a 50% stake in the company
The Libra Group has announced that it is the principal investor in 50% of COCO-MAT and has formed a joint venture with the leading Greek manufacturer of specialist mattresses, other natural sleep products and furnishings. Partnering with the Libra Group in this investment...
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Greenwood Biosar completes construction of 2.4MW Panama solar plant
Greenwood Biosar, a joint venture between Greenwood Energy and Biosar formed to provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, has completed design and construction of a 2.4-megawatt (MW) solar PV project in Panama’s Herrera Province for Enel Green Power Panama...
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Lomar declares a further three options to purchase container ships from Chinese shipyards
Lomar has declared a further three options to build new container vessels at Chinese shipyards. The company now has over 20 firm newbuilding orders for container ships and bulk carriers within its fleet of over 60 vessels. Latest declaration brings newbuilding orders to over 20...
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LCI increases its AgustaWestland order book
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, has announced a further multiyear contract with AgustaWestland...
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LCI places $645m order for 21 Airbus Helicopters
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the Libra Group’s aviation leasing arm, will acquire as many as 21 new Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft in a contract involving both the next-generation EC175 and the newly-unveiled EC225e. The total contract value is estimated in commercial...
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Grace Hotels announces development in Peloponnese: Grace Kalamata to open in 2017
Grace Hotels has announced plans for a new hotel development including residential villas just outside the historic city of Kalamata, in the south western part of the Peloponnese in Greece. The hotel will comprise 125 rooms and suites plus up to 40...
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Grace Hotels announces opening of The Mayflower Grace
Grace Hotels has announced the official opening of its second property in the United States, The Mayflower Grace. Located in the idyllic town of Washington in Connecticut, The Mayflower Grace is an exquisite country retreat, discretely nestled in 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland...
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Soltage-Greenwood announces John Hancock as lead in equity financing of solar power assets
Soltage-Greenwood, a joint venture between the North American clean energy division of the Libra Group and premier North American solar power provider Soltage, LLC, today announced that John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) will lead equity financing for the...
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LCI and KKR Financial Holdings LLC Announce Strategic Investment in LCI’s Helicopter Leasing Business
LCI, a Libra Group company, and KKR Financial Holdings LLC (NYSE: KFN) (“KFN”), a specialty finance company managed by a subsidiary of KKR & Co. L.P. (NYSE: KKR), today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which KFN has agreed to invest in...
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LCI Takes Delivery of its Fifth AW139 for Bond Offshore
Lease Corporation International’s (LCI) helicopter division has taken delivery of its fifth AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter, and has placed the aircraft on lease with Bond Offshore Helicopters (Bond) in Aberdeen, Scotland. The delivery follows the agreement last year of a long term lease between LCI and Bond’s parent company Avincis Group – a leading global provider...
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Launch of US$ 25 Million ‘Polo 101’ Logistics Park in Montevideo, Uruguay, announced
The launch of Polo 101, a US$ 25 million logistics facility development with capacity to host over 45.000 sq m of building space has been announced under a partnership between Antonio Romariz, a Uruguayan businessman and entrepreneur, and FSA Group, the South American real estate developer which has a portfolio of over 300,000 sq m in Latin America...
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Lomar announces addition of six container ships and further commitment to newbuildings
Lomar has continued its large-scale fleet expansion with the addition of six container ships to its fleet, the declaration of options on its newbuilding orders as well as the placement of new orders for bulk carriers from the COSCO shipyard in China. These latest developments take the company’s fleet to over 60 including purchase options...
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Grace Hotels announces La Dolfina Grace
Grace Hotels today launched ‘La Dolfina Grace’, its second hotel and residential villas development in Argentina. Uniting the iconic La Dolfina polo and fashion brand with Grace Hotels, an acclaimed international luxury hotel group, La Dolfina Grace represents a unique collaboration to create a new hotel, serviced villas and apartments complex, comprising up to 80 keys...
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Grace Hotels announces Opening of Grace Cafayate
Grace Hotels, the privately owned luxury boutique hotel group, today announced the official opening of the latest addition to its portfolio, Grace Cafayate, a hotel, spa and residential villas development...
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Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award 2014 Opens For Entries
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA) today announced the opening of applications for its 2014 award programme. Conceived and operated by the Libra Group on behalf of The Hellenic Initiative (THI), the Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award seeks to stimulate entrepreneurial spirit and reward Greece’s most promising start-up businesses...
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Grace Hotels acquires historic La Margna hotel in St. Moritz and plans creation of Grace St. Moritz hotel and residences
Grace Hotels, the privately owned luxury hotel group, has acquired the historic La Margna hotel in the heart of St. Moritz, Switzerland. During 2014 the company will...
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Aria Hotels adds the Elatos Resort and Health Club to its collection of Greek hotels and villas
Aria Hotels (www.ariahotels.gr), a specialist in authentic Greek hospitality in the country’s lesser-known hideaways has added the Elatos Resort & Health Club (www.elatos.com) to its collection of boutique hotels and villas...
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Greenwood Energy Closes on Purchase of 5.5MW DC of Solar Projects in Massachusetts
Greenwood Energy, the North American clean energy division of the Libra Group, has completed the purchase of 5.5 megawatts (MW DC) in capacity of solar projects to be located in Gardner and Walpole, Massachusetts. The projects were developed and will be built by Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. under an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)...
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Grace Hotels adds acclaimed Mayflower Inn & Spa and sister hotel The White Barn Inn to the Grace family
Grace Hotels, the privately owned luxury boutique hotel group, has announced a partnership with an affiliate of Three Wall Capital LLC to acquire the celebrated five diamond/five star Mayflower Inn and Spa in Washington, Connecticut...
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US Hotels Group acquires an additional luxury boutique Property from The Carlyle Group
Maine‐based US Hotels (www.ushotelsgroup.com) has today announced the acquisition from the Carlyle Group of an additional boutique hotel to add to its portfolio of luxury hotels, restaurants and spas across the Northeast of the United States...
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Award-winning Hyatt Place brand to debut in Brazil
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the execution of an agreement to form a joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and FSA Group S.A. (FSA), a Libra Group company, to develop and own nine Hyatt Place-branded hotels in Brazil...
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LCI to provide helicopters to Weststar Aviation Services for offshore operation
Lease Corporation International (LCI) announces its delivery of two AgustaWestland helicopters to Malaysian operator Weststar Aviation Services in a long-term lease. The new AW139 helicopters, valued at over $30 million, will be initially operated under contract to Tullow Oil. They have both been delivered this week. The two AW139 helicopters will be used...
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Lomar acquires four container ships and three Chemical Tankers
Lomar, the shipping subsidiary of the Libra Group, has announced acquisition of four container vessels and three chemical tankers. The 2,500 TEU Luna built in 2002 and the 1,100 TEU Stadt Muenchen built in 1999 have been acquired for an undisclosed sum. CEO of Lomar, Achim Boehme, stated: “These acquisitions further assert our commitment to the container...
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Grace Hotels celebrates expansion onto five continents with entry into North Africa: Grace Marrakech to Open Q4 2013
Grace Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel group, is proud to announce its entry into the North African region with the acquisition of the acclaimed Les Terres M’Barka, a luxury boutique hotel located near the village of Tamesloht, just 22 kilometres south west of Marrakech. The hotel will become known as Grace Marrakech...
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Winners of the Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award 2013 announced
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award today announced the four winners for 2013 who will receive business start-up funding as well as mentoring and business support services. Funded and administered by the Libra Group on behalf of The Hellenic Initiative (THI), the Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award helps Greek entrepreneurs to overcome economic barriers and pursue...
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Finalists of the Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award 2013 announced
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award today revealed the ten entrepreneurs who are finalists in line to receive up to €500,000 in funding for a new business venture, as well as business support services and a personal mentor from the Libra Group, which is funding and administering the programme on behalf of The Hellenic Initiative (THI). Later this month, between one and...
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LCI Helicopter Division Signs AW139 Lease With Avincis
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of Libra Group, the international business group, announces that it has entered into a long-term lease with the Avincis Group (Avincis), the world's leading provider of mission critical services, for a new AW139 helicopter...
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Submission Deadline Approaching For Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award
The deadline for submissions is fast approaching for the Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award (HEA), an annual award programme which offers entrepreneurs in Greece the chance to receive funding of up to €500,000 for a new business venture, plus comprehensive mentoring and consultancy. Both experienced and budding entrepreneurs have until 28th February 2013 to...
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Greenwood Energy Closes on Purchase of 2 MWp of Solar Projects in Delaware
Greenwood Energy, the North American clean energy division of the Libra Group, has completed the purchase a total of approximately two megawatts (MWp) in capacity of solar projects to be located in Wilmington, Delaware...
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Majority of Condominium Property in Tamarac, Florida, acquired
FCA Group announced today its acquisition of 222 residential condos representing the majority of the 291-unit Jasmine at Tamarac community in Tamarac, Florida. Originally built in 1987 as a multifamily rental community, Jasmine at Tamarac underwent a condominium conversion and renovation programme in 2006. With spectacular views of the surrounding Colony...
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Libra Group Launches Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award With Over €5 Million Commitment
The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award, which offers entrepreneurs in Greece the chance to receive funding of up to €500,000 plus comprehensive mentoring and consultancy for a new business...
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Aamina opens new office in Erbil Kurdistan
Aamina, the strategic investment and Middle East arm of the Libra Group, has opened a new office in Erbil, Kurdistan. With a population of 1.3m, Erbil is the fourth largest city in Iraq after Baghdad, Basra and Mosul, and is the capital of Iraqi Kurdistany...
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The Concordia Summit Highlighted Six Key Moments From The 2012 Summit
As The Concordia Summit marks its second successful convening and its work in promoting public-private partnerships, it today highlighted six key moments from the 2012 Summit...
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Greenwood Energy Adds Engineering, Procurement and Construction division following Joint Venture with Biosar
Greenwood Energy, the North American renewable energy division of the Libra Group, today announced a new joint venture with Biosar Energy S.A., a global leader in the construction of medium and large scale photo-voltaic (PV) solar systems throughout Europe. Biosar brings proven engineering, procurement...
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Ambassador John Negroponte joins Aamina board as Senior Advisor
Experienced global statesman Hon. John Negroponte has joined the board of Aamina as senior advisor. A former US Ambassador to the UN and Iraq, which capped and long and distinguished diplomatic career, Ambassador Negroponte brings...
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Libra Group Sponsors Second Highly Successful Concordia Summit
The second annual Concordia Summit took place in New York City today. For the second year in succession the Libra Group was the lead sponsor for the event. Keynote speeches and sessions featured world leaders and global statesmen, alongside several...
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US Hotels Group acquires two additional luxury boutique properties from The Carlyle Group
Maine‐based US Hotels (www.ushotelsgroup.com) has today announced the acquisition from the Carlyle Group of two boutique hotels to add to its portfolio of luxury hotels, restaurants and spas across the Northeast of the United States. The new properties are: The Orchards in Williamstown, MA and The Centennial in Concord, NH. These join US Hotels’...
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The Concordia Summit Announces Second Annual Forum
Concordia is a Singular Convening of Former and Current Heads of State, Business Executives and Non-Profit Leaders Devoted to Promoting Public-Private Partnerships. Bill Clinton to be joined by Laura Bush, John...
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Greenwood Energy Joins U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Combined Heat and Power Partnership
Greenwood Energy, the North American renewable energy division of the Libra Group, today joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Combined Heat and Power Partnership (“Partnership”). The Partnership programme advocates the implementation of high-efficiency combined heat and power (“CHP”) technology to reduce the environmental impact of...
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Second combined heat and power plant at Millennium Hotels and Resorts
Greenwood Energy, the North American renewable energy division of the Libra Group, announced today it will install a second combined heat and power plant (“CHP”) for Millennium...
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Boosted residential portfolio in Tampa, Florida, with new acquisition: New units bring portfolio close to 1,000,000 sq ft
FCA Group, the North and Central American real estate investment and property management arm of international business the Libra Group, has added to its growing property portfolio with the acquisition of 94 condominium units in the 110-unit...
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Greenwood Energy Commits $50 Million to the US Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge
Greenwood Energy, the North American renewable energy division of the Libra Group, today signed a commitment of $50 million to the US Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge which matches universities, retailers and large-scale property owners...
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Euroenergy Increases its Renewable Energy Portfolio of Wind Parks
EuroEnergy, the renewable energy division of the Libra Group in Europe, has announced an expanded portfolio of wind farm assets in Greece with a projected total capacity of approximately 150MW. The first two parks in the north of the country currently have a combined capacity of 50.6MW. Wind measuring studies have been completed and they are now in the...
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Lomar places order for up to six new design, fuel-efficient Yangzijiang 1,100 TEU container ships
Lomar has increased its fleet size further with an order for up to six new container ships. The 1,100 nominal TEU capacity vessels are geared and have a homogeneous load capability of 705 TEU at 14mt/TEU. These vessels are being built by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd., a successful private shipyard...
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INSIGHT: "Greece is also having a social crisis" by George Logothetis
-George Logothetis, What is philotimo? The literal translation is “love of honor”
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New Headquarters in Miami, acquired
FCA Group has acquired a prestigious building located at 1500 Ponce de Leon Boulevard in Coral Gables, one of Miami’s prime business addresses. FCA will occupy the entire building, which will become its new headquarters for North and Central America...
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Greenwood Energy Announces CHP Plant for Hotel in Manhattan
Greenwood Energy, the North American renewable energy division of the Libra Group, today announced its engagement to install the first combined heat and power plant for the Millennium Hilton Hotel in the heart of New York. This transaction represents...
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Lomar announces order for up to six new design, fuel-efficient Wenchong 2,200 TEU container ships
Lomar has signed an order with the Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard in South China, for up to six new container ships. Scheduled for delivery starting from early 2014, the 2190 nominal TEU capacity vessels (14mt/TEU homogenous load of 1570 TEU) have...
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Shankly Productions changes name to Principal Media
Shankly Productions, the international TV production and distribution company, has completed a comprehensive rebrand exercise which includes changing its name to Principal Media LLP. "Shankly Productions is now known as Principal Media...
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Grace Santorini opens the Villa
Grace Hotels has announced the opening this spring of 'The Villa' at Grace Santorini. The new 400 sq m two-bedroom private residence with its own spa, kitchen, terraces and swimming pool...
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LCI sets up new division with $400m helicopter fleet
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of global conglomerate the Libra Group, and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, have signed an agreement covering the purchase of a fleet of AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopters for a new division being set up by the lessor. The related contract, which also includes options, is valued in excess of...
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Lomar announces order for up to six new design fuel-efficient 64,000 dwt bulk carriers
Lomar Corporation, a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has signed an order with COSCO Group in China for up to six ‘Ultramax’ bulk carriers. Scheduled for delivery starting from early 2014, the ‘Dolphin’ 64,000 dwt vessels have been designed by leading Chinese design institute SDARI (Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute) and meet the highest...
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Purchase of 212 residential units in Florida, caps a strong year
FCA Group, the North and Central American real estate investment and property management arm of global conglomerate the Libra Group, today announced that it has acquired 212 units at the 264-unit Grand Pavilion residential estate in Tampa, Florida...
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Former Deputy Secretary of State and UN Ambassador John Negroponte joins Greenwood Energy board as Senior Advisor
Effective October 1st 2011, the Hon. John Negroponte, former US Deputy Secretary of State and Ambassador to the United Nations, has joined Greenwood Energy as Senior Advisor and Board Member. Mr. Negroponte will provide...
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Greenwood Energy Announces Purchase of 1.4 MW Fuel Cell Project
Greenwood Energy has announced its first power contract with the purchase of a 1.4 megawatt (MW) Direct FuelCell® power plant from FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL), a leading manufacturer of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable power plants...
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Concordia Summit Releases Key Findings from Inaugural Counter-Extremism Conference
The Concordia Summit announced today three key findings from its inaugural counter-extremism conference held on September 20th which gathered heads of state, business leaders, government officials and...
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Greenwood Energy Launched
Following the 2010 acquisition of waste-to-energy specialist, Greenwood Fuels, October 2011 sees the creation of Greenwood Energy which becomes Libra Group’s North American renewable and clean energy subsidiary, encompassing Greenwood's fuel pellet technology...
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Bespoke By Grace: Personal Service Before You Arrive
International boutique hotels group Grace Hotels has launched Bespoke by Grace, a totally new and original concept that enables guests to customize numerous aspects of their hotel stay before they arrive. Bespoke in-room options span choice of pillows...
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Grace Beijing opens its doors - new boutique hotel for Chinese capital
Grace Beijing (www.gracebeijing.com), the new boutique hotel for the Chinese capital has officially opened its doors for business today. Formerly the Yi House Hotel, this addition to Grace Hotels (www.gracehotels.com), the award-winning boutique hotels brand...
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LCI Appoints new CEO and Executive Chairman
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the Dublin-based aircraft lessor, has today announced the appointment of Michael Platt as CEO, effective 1 January 2012. He joins the management team with immediate effect as CEO Designate, working closely with current CEO, Crispin Maunder...
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Muse by Jonathan Cartwright opens at Vanderbilt Grace
Grace Hotels, the award-winning luxury boutique hotel group, has announced the debut of Muse by Jonathan Cartwright at Vanderbilt Grace in Newport, Rhode Island. Chef Cartwright is Grace Hotels' Group Chef de Cuisine, in addition to his role...
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Libra Internship Programme Launched
The Libra Group, a privately owned international business group, has announced the launch of its International Internship Programme for a select 20 students per annum to be run in cooperation with The American College of Greece and the Greek America Foundation. The programme will initially select 10 students from the American College of Greece to first study abroad at...
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Concordia to Host Inaugural Counter-Terrorism Summit in New York City on September 20, 2011
The Concordia Summit, a non-profit organization that seeks to develop private/public partnerships around pressing global issues, announced today that it will host its inaugural summit focusing on the global fight against extremism on September 20th, 2011 in New York City...
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President George W. Bush Addresses Libra Sponsored Summit
The Concordia Summit, a non-profit organization that seeks to develop private/public partnerships around pressing global issues, announced today that it will host its inaugural summit focusing on the global fight against extremism on September 20th, 2011 in New York City...
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Work begins on Grace Cafayate Hotel & Residences
Work has begun on the Grace Cafayate Hotel & Residences complex after the symbolic turf cutting ceremony held at the site last month with Raúl González Neira, President of Grace Cafayate and CEO of First South American Investments, and Juan Esteban Romero, partner in the Cafayate Estate...
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Grace Hotels expands into Asia with acquisition of acclaimed Yi House boutique hotel in Beijing’s iconic 798 Art District
Grace Hotels Group (www.gracehotels.com), the award-winning boutique hotels group has announced its entry into the Asian market with the acquisition of the acclaimed Yi House Hotel in partnership with the hotel's former owners...
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Shankly to Represent PassmoreLab’s 3D Library
West Hollywood-based Shankly International Distribution has teamed up with PassmoreLab, one of the most prominent producers of 3D programming in the U.S. Shankly will exclusively represent worldwide TV rights for twelve new PassmoreLab titles, all scheduled to debut later this month. Among the leading players in 3D film and TV production,...
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Condo Portfolio At Heron Pond, increased
FCA Group has acquired 79 condominium units in a garden-style development, Heron Pond, in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Located in one of the most desirable residential areas of Broward County, the shared space includes a lake, tennis...
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Vanderbilt Grace opens
Grace Hotels, the family-owned award-winning hotel group is delighted to announce the opening of Vanderbilt Grace in Newport, Rhode Island. The property was acquired in late 2010 and is the first Grace hotel in the USA...
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Shankly Productions Appoints New CEO
West Hollywood-based TV production & distribution company, Shankly Productions, has appointed David E. Brenner as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brenner, formerly Executive Vice President at Shankly, will oversee all of the company's development, finance, production and distribution activities. Founded in 2007, Shankly Productions is a subsidiary of the Libra Group... 1 Jan 2011
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Chef Cartwright appointed as group Chef de Cuisine
Grace Hotels (www.gracehotels.com), the luxury boutique hotels group has appointed the Grand Chef Relais and Châteaux, Jonathan Cartwright, as Group Chef de Cuisine with global responsibility for defining and managing the dining experience...
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Three New Chemical Tankers for Lomar
Lomar, the shipping arm of the Libra Group, has acquired three 13,000 dwt chemical tankers from Hellespont Ship Management. The Hellespont Credo, Hellespont Creation and Hellespont Chivalry were built between 2006 and 2007...
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2010: New CEO and New COO Appointed in Year Of Expansion For Lomar
2010 was a year of significant expansion for Lomar. Early in the year the company acquired four LPGs - the 3200 cbm Malvern, Cheltenham and Longchamp and the 3500 cbm Auteuil. During the year three container ships were added - the 797 TEU Halcyon...
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Euroenergy In Latvia
EuroEnergy has opened an office in Latvia and entered joint venture to develop a series of biogas production facilities. The initial agreement covers six plants and the first 0.5 MW development is fully completed. The remaining projects will be fully completed...
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Emmy Nomination
Shankly Productions is nominated for an Emmy Award for its TV series First Ascent in the 'Best Camerawork, Sports' category. The series which profiles extreme adventure athletes aired on the Travel Channel in the U.S. and on National Geographic throughout the world. The series, co-produced by National Geographic International, has now sold in over...
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Grace Panama Announced
Grace Hotels announces its first hotel in Central America following a strategic alliance with F&F Properties, one of Panama City’s most prestigious real estate developers...
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Greenwood Fuels’ Pellets Classified as Renewable Fuel in Ohio by PUCO
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) ruled that Greenwood Fuels' customers in Ohio can be certified as eligible renewable energy resource generating facilities. As such, these facilities will be able to generate renewable energy credits (REC) proportionate to their usage of Greenwood Fuels pellets. These credits, particularly valuable as they are created in...
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Vanderbilt Hall, Acquisition by Grace Hotels
Grace Hotels Group (www.gracehotels.com), the award-winning luxury boutique hotels group has announced its entry into the US market with the acquisition of the historic Vanderbilt Hall hotel and spa in Newport, Rhode Island. The group is set for global expansion including more Grace hotels in South, Central and North America. The company recently announced its...
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First South American Investments unveils the second phase of investment in Becar Plaza
Less than a year after launch the Beccar Plaza development, First South American Investments (FSA) has unveiled Beccar Plaza II, the second tranche in this premium development. Along the same lines of styling and design, it will also incorporate the latest in residential innovations such as regulated lighting and mobile-controlled air conditioning. Work will begin on Beccar...
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Grace Cafayate, Argentina launch
Grace Hotels group (www.gracehotels.com) has begun its expansion into the Americas with the announcement of the Grace Cafayate hotel, spa and residential villas development in Calchaquí Valley in the northwest of Argentina...
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Greenwood Fuels Receives Manufacturing Award of Distinction
Greenwood Fuels received the 2010 Manufacturing Award of Distinction during a ceremony held by the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Now a decade-old tradition, this event honours companies who have achieved continued excellence in manufacturing and supporting local economic development. Ted Hansen, General Manager of Greenwood, accepted the...
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Travel Channel Acquires Shankly's Docu-Series "First Ascent"
The Travel Channel has picked up ground-breaking action docu-series "First Ascent" for U.S. television from Hollywood-based distributor, Shankly International Distribution. A co-production with National Geographic International and Sender Films...
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Greenwood Fuels Awarded $1.25 million in State Energy Programme Funds
Greenwood Fuels has received a $1.25 million low-interest loan through the Wisconsin State Energy Programme. The loans, awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, were funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Greenwood Fuels invested more than $5 million in equity capital to refurbish its existing manufacturing facility and purchase...
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Optima Business Park Phase 3 Launched
As it marks its fifth year in Argentina, First South American Investments alongside its property investment partner Belgravia Land & Development has unveiled the third building of modern offices...
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Shankly's Docu-Series "First Ascent" Sells in Over 100 Countries
West Hollywood-based Shankly International Distribution has licensed its rock climbing adventure series "First Ascent" to eight more territories. The series, co-produced by National Geographic International...
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Libra Group Announces Acquisition of Greenwood Fuels
The Libra Group has announced the acquisition of Greenwood Fuels, an innovative producer of renewable fuel products that help its customers meet increasingly stringent environmental and sustainability standards. The acquisition of Greenwood Fuels is the first renewable energy investment for Libra Group in the United States. Libra already has extensive solar and...
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US Hotels Group adds The Asticou Inn to its collection of New England Hotels
Maine based luxury boutique hotel group, US Hotels, has added the Asticou Inn in Northeast Maine on the doorstep of Acadia National Park, to its signature collection. US Hotels, best known for its Relais & Châteaux properties...
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BBC Worldwide Acquires Shankly's "First Ascent" Series
Global television distributor Shankly International Distribution has closed a multi-territory deal with BBC Worldwide Channels for its rock climbing series "First Ascent". The deal gives BBC Worldwide Channels premiere rights to the series for its BBC Knowledge feeds in Poland and the Nordic region. A co-production with National Geographic International and Sender...
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Grace Santorini expands with additional bedrooms, new Mediterranean kitchen and more
Grace Santorini celebrates the coming of summer with three new rooms and a picturesque al fresco restaurant complete with Mediterranean influences from an open kitchen. Meanwhile Chef Spiros Agious returns to the Grace kitchens having gained valuable experience over the winter with two of the world's leading chefs, Michel Roux Junior of Le Gavroche, London...
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Acquisition of 109 residential condominiums, in Coral Springs, Florida, announced
FCA Group, a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has today announced the acquisition of 109 residential condominiums located at Crescent Cove at Coral Springs Condominium complex in Coral Springs, Florida. Situated on a lushly landscaped 13+ acre site, Crescent Cove offers its residents an impressive array of community amenities including gated access with telephone...
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Libra Opens China and Germany Representative Offices
2010 saw the opening of Libra Group representative offices in Beijing, China and Hamburg, Germany. These offices provide a gateway to all of Libra's commercial interests 'under one roof'. The Libra Group is a privately owned...
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Lomar Corporation announces US$325 million acquisition of Allocean and its entire fleet
Lomar Corporation, a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has today announced the acquisition of the entire fleet of vessels owned by London-based Allocean group. The fleet of 26 modern ships comprises bulk carriers, container ships, liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tankers...
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White Barn Inn achieves multiple stars in first Forbes Travel Awards
The Forbes Travel Guide, formerly the Mobil Travel Guide, has honored Maine's Relais and Châteaux White Barn Inn with multiple star ratings for its hotel, spa and restaurant. The hotel and spa each received four stars while the White Barn Restaurant is one of only 21 in the USA to have received five star status. The White Barn Inn provides the USA's only...
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Panama’s Plaza Agora Transistmica Joined the Portfolio
FCA Group has acquired the Plaza Agora Transistmica and Plaza Agora Chanis business centres in Panama City to its commercial property portfolio. These two strategic investments strengthen FCA’s offering to large companies looking for a major single-site corporate facility...
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Eight new rooms including flagship suite signal summer at Santorini Grace
Grace Hotels unveils what it believes to be the largest hotel suite on Santorini’s Caldera and a further seven new rooms at luxury boutique hotel Grace Santorini – just in time for the summer peak season. A new infinity pool with stunning aerial views has also been added. This sister hotel to the award-winning Mykonos Grace, now comprises a total of 17 distinguished rooms...
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Libra Group Appoints John Negroponte as Senior Advisor to Libra Board of Directors
In July 2009 Hon. John Negroponte, formerly US Deputy Secretary of State, Director of National Intelligence and Ambassador to the United Nations was appointed as Senior Advisor to the Libra Board of Directors...
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National Geographic Channels International Co-Produces First Ascent With Shankly Productions
National Geographic Channels International has announced the co-production of the six-part series First Ascent with Shankly Productions. Filmed in HD, each of the 30-minute episodes will follow top-level adventure athletes as they attempt some of the most daring...
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LCI Orders 20 Bombardier CSeries Jetliners
Lease Corporation International (LCI) announced today that it has signed a firm agreement with Bombardier Aerospace for the purchase of three CS100 and 17 CS300 jetliners. LCI, which also took options on a further 20 CSeries aircraft, is a...
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LCI purchases new Airbus and Boeing aircraft
LCI has purchased 12 new Airbus and Boeing aircraft to enhance its fleet. The latest additions to the portfolio comprise 11 Airbus A330-300s and a further Boeing 777-300. The fleet has been increasing rapidly in recent months and this further acquisition boosts LCI’s reputation for swift transaction management and asset finance capability along with its standing in...
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Belgravia Land & Development Presents Optima Business Park in Argentina
Optima Business Park has been debuted by Belgravia Land & Development, the property investment division of First South American Investments. Located on the Autopista de Sol, Vicente López...
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Bangkok Real Estate
The recent launch of Belgravia Residences, the latest prestigious residential property in Bangkok offers an excellent combination of a prime location in downtown Bangkok, spacious grand living in an exclusive, private enclave of only 48 units and...
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Grace Hotels Opens Grace Santorini
The latest destination for award-winning Grace Hotels Group is the romantic Mediterranean island of Santorini. Grace Santorini is the latest hotel to be opened by the Mediterranean's newest exclusive boutique hotel group, Grace Hotels...
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LCI Expands Asia-Pacific Presence
Lease Corporation International (LCI) has announced the opening of a Singapore office through the formation of a new Singapore based aircraft lessor. Singapore Commercial Leasing Pte Ltd will represent LCI and support its business development in...
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US Hotels Announces Acquisition Of Windham Hill Inn In Southern Vermont
US Hotels, an exclusive privately owned group of hotels providing select accommodation, cuisine, and service, has announced the acquisition of Windham Hill Inn, an intimate and charming country inn set on 160 private acres in West Townsend, Vermont. The 21-room inn, which first opened in 1962, joins U.S. Hotels' collection of hotels and restaurants in New...
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Further units at landmark buildings Torre Global and Ph Plaza 54, acquired
Following the official opening of its headquarters in September in Panama City’s prestigious Torre Global, FCA Group has now completed its third acquisition in this landmark property. Current holdings include units on the 39th and 13th floors...
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$1bn Aircraft Fleet Sale Triggers Acquisition Programme for LCI
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the global aircraft leasing company, has today announced a fleet renewal programme and has committed to acquire new aircraft worth around $750 million at list prices...
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Grace Mykonos, European Hotel Design Awards
The newly opened Grace Mykonos Hotel (www.mykonosgrace.com) has won a prestigious Hotel Design of the Year Award at this year's European Hotel Design Awards at a ceremony held in London's InterContinental Park Lane Hotel. The luxury boutique hotel...
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New Libra Group division breaks into renewable energy with Solar Parks
The Libra Group has entered the renewable energy sector with the foundation of a new company, EuroEnergy. Established to increase the contribution of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) to the traditional energy mix, it will focus on solar, biogas and wind energy...
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LCI fleet reaches 20 with second Boeing 737-800 lease to Hong Kong Express
Lease Corporation International (LCI), the global aircraft leasing company, has today concluded an agreement for the lease of the second of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Hong Kong Express Airways. The aircraft represent the first deliveries of new Boeing aircraft...
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First Oriental Announces Koh Samui Luxury Development
A new luxury resort has been launched for the beautiful island in Koh Samui, Thailand. The hotel and residences are being developed by Proud Resorts Koh Samui Co. Ltd., a joint venture between Libra Group’s real estate and hospitality investment specialists...
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Belgravia Residences: a luxurious new development for Bangkok from First Oriental
First Oriental, the Libra Group’s specialist real estate and hospitality development company for Southeast Asia, is set to bring an exclusive development of 48 luxury residences to a prime location in downtown Bangkok. Located in the city’s business...
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Libra launches FCA Group: Real estate investment for Central and North America
Libra Group, the privately owned international business group, has launched FCA Group, a new real estate investment subsidiary covering Central and North America. The company will undertake strategic investment in commercial and residential real estate throughout the regions with...
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Libra Group Creates FSA, South American Investment Subsidiary
Recognising the investment opportunities present across South American continent, The Libra Group has created a specialist regional investment company, First South American (FSA) based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The new company will identify and execute strategic...
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Libra Group Enters Hospitality Sector
The Libra Group has entered the hotel and hospitality sector with the acquisition of a collection of hotels, restaurants and banqueting facilities as well as an exclusive marina in New England's Kennebunkport resort. The properties will fall under a new...
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Libra establishes Lease Corporation International
The Libra Group has today announced its entry into the aviation leasing market with the creation of a new operating subsidiary, Lease Corporation International. The new Dublin-based company is currently investing in a mixed fleet...
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Libra Group Creates First Oriental
The Libra Group has created First Oriental, a specialist real estate investment and development company for Southeast Asia. It represents Libra’s first foray into residential real estate in the region, beginning with the acquisition of 120 properties in Singapore’s...
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A maritime legacy brings into being a new international business group, with a focus on diversity and foundation in family values
Libra Group was created in 2003 and represents the diversification of the Logothetis family business that for the preceding 25 years had been focused primarily on shipping. Between 1976 and 1994...
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