MacDill Relocation Assistance - 2012 BAH Rates for MacDill Air Force Base - Tampa Florida - MacDill AFB

Are you conducting a PCS move to MacDill Air Force Base - Tampa Florida - MacDill AFB. Use the free guide from Military Home Benefits for the 2012 BAH Rates for MacDill Air Force Base - Tampa Florida - MacDill AFB

Below are the BAH Rates for 2012 for the MacDill Air Force Base, located in south Tampa, Hillsborough county.

If you are looking for help with locating homes for sale Tampa Florida - MacDill AFB contact the team at Military Home Benefits, Where we serve those who have served or are serving us. Savings, discounts and 10% of your realtor's commission when you buy homes for sale Tampa Florida - MacDill AFB

MacDill Relocation Assistance Guide - Tampa Florida - MacDill AFB

Are you an airmen or a member of the American military transferring to MacDill Air Force Base Tampa Florida then you will want to see this first part of the MacDill Relocation Assistance Guide - Tampa Florida - MacDill AFB, as part of the Military Home Benefits website.  When coming to the area, this unique version of MacDill Relocation Assistance Guide - Tampa Florida - MacDill AFB will help any service member and retiree with area discounts by supporting businesses, homes for sale Tampa Florida - MacDill AFB, as well as trusted connections to other trusted area professionals such as attorneys, tax preparers and financial advisors.

MacDill Air Force Base Tampa Florida is located eight miles south of Tampa, at the very Southwestern tip of the Interbay Peninsula in Hillsborough County, Florida. The surrounding region is often referred to as "Tampa Bay" which is a seven-county region on Florida's west coast offering a diversity of communities. The seven counties of Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota come together to shape a vibrant market where lifestyle options reflect all the best Florida has to offer. Whether you seek big city downtown living, quiet golf course communities, a waterfront lifestyle, majestic horse farms or historic neighborhoods - the communities of Tampa Bay provide a mix like nowhere else in the country. The Tampa Bay community is very supportive of MacDill Air Force Base Tampa Florida, but is not considered a military town. The cost of living is higher than most cities in the South. The MacDill Air Force Base Tampa Florida (MacDill Relocation Assistance Guide - Tampa Florida - MacDill AFB)operations number is 813-828-1110 or DSN 312-968-1110.

MacDill Air Force Base Tampa Florida was named after Colonel Leslie MacDill. Officially activated on 19 APR 1941 as an Army Air Corps, MacDill Air Force Base Tampa Florida first mission was training airmen in the B-17 Flying Fortress and B-26 Marauder aircraft. Increasing tensions in 1961 led to the activation of the U.S. Strike Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base Tampa Florida. MacDill Air Force Base Tampa Florida became a Tactical Air Command Training Base with the F-4s (Phantoms) and then F-16s (Thunderbirds). The last F-16s left MacDill Air Force Base Tampa Florida in 1994 and the base had no active duty aircraft for the first time. On 1 OCT 1996, the 6th Air Mobility Wing was activated with the arrival of 12 KC-135 Stratotankers. MacDill Air Force Base Tampa Florida was a strategic center for such military operations as Just Cause in Panama, Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf and Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti. The MacDill Air Force Base Tampa Florida is an Air Mobility Command (AMC) base capable of rapidly projecting air-refueling power anywhere in the world. Organized into four groups to carry out a two-fold mission of air refueling and airlift support to the two Unified Commands based at MacDill. MacDill Air Force Base Tampa Florida is home to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) as well United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) along with 51 other tenant units.

MacDill Relocation Assistance Guide - Tampa Florida - MacDill AFB Newcomer Information

Reception: every first Wednesday from 0900 to 1030 hours at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, 8105 Condor St. Mandatory for all newly assigned members, optional for all other military, DoD civilians, spouses and family members Relocation: Available on a walk-in basis or by appointment. Call the FRC at 813-828-0137 or email directly fsc.frontdesk@us.af.mil

MacDill Air Force Base Tampa Florida Important Numbers (click to open directly to MacDill's website directly)

MacDill Relocation Assistance Guide - Tampa Florida - MacDill AFB 2012 BAH Rates

Get to know Rick Frissell - Brandon Short Sales Ace - Brandon Florida

I kidnapped a Realtor - Brandon Short Sale Ace - Brandon Florida

Recently, I wrote a post (consider it an open letter to realtors) about money that could be put into their pocket if all they would do was to sit down with me.

This post (ie, open letter to broke realtors and realtors who are spending too much in resources) ws based on my experiences of spending just a little bit of time and literally finding myself free money (No, its true)

Rick Frissell, who specailizes in Brandon short sales as well as Homes for Sale Fishhawk Ranch, commented and offered to meet me for a cup of coffee.

What was intended to be an hour or so meeting turned into spending time for 5 or so hours. Talk about a whirlwind of great conversation for a few hours.  Then I kidnapped him and took him to lunch (because I had to coordinate a networking lunch).

A little about Rick Frissell, Red Baron Short Sale Ace. He is a broker with the newly formed Re/Max Across the Bay with my friend, Melanie Chadwell Norris.  Re/Max Across the Bay will not only specialize in Tampa short sales, but also homes for sale, Lithia FL - Fishhawk Ranch

Florida Mobile Fusion is working on partnering with Rick Frissell Brandon Short Sale Ace to help better market Tampa short sale listings as well as homes for sale, Lithia FL - Fishhawk Ranch for less cost.

• Virtual Tours for all properties
• 360 degree panoramic pictures
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• Mobile Website
• Mobile (SMS Marketing) for the home and the realtor
• Video Marketing

If you are a local realtor, give me a call so I can help you also.  If you are looking for Tampa Short Sales, Brandon Short Sales as well as homes for sale, Lithia FL - Fishhawk Ranch make sure that you give my friend, the Red Baron of Real Estate, Rick Frissell a call at
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Taste of New Tampa 2012 - Tampa FL 33647

This year, the Taste of New Tampa 2012 - Tampa FL 33647 (health and business expo new tampa) will be held at Wiregrass Mall (aka the Shoppes of Wiregrass) on Sunday, Mar 11th, 2012 from 12:00 pm to 6;00 PM.

The Taste of New Tampa 2012 (health and business expo new tampa) is the 19th annual New Tampa Health and Business Expo.  It is the main membership drive event for the New Tampa Chamber of Commerce. 

Every year restaurants from around Wesley Chapel, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Lutz and Land O Lakes set up a booth and offer a demi portion of their partial menu.  Normally held at the Wharton High School, this year's Taste of New Tampa 2012 will be sure to have more event participation since it is the first year to be held at the Shoppes of Wiregrass, located at the northeast corner of Bruce B Downs Blvd and Florida State Road 56, approximately 1 mile east of interstate 75.

This year the Taste of New Tampa 2012 (health and business expo new tampa) will use technology to help with ticket presales.  Four total text message marketing codes will be in place, along with QR Code Marketing.  Both of these marketing vehicles will be just one more way that consumers can use technology, get a discount but more importantly, avoid the long lines.

Valpak, YCN (Your Community News), as well as the New Tampa Chamber of Commerce will run separate text numbers in each advertisement.

The presale ticket promotion will be buy 15 tickets, get three free tickets. You can text TONT to 41242 to start the process.

This year, the Taste of New Tampa 2012 (health and business expo new tampa) will have a few new first time events - A Beer Garden, Technology as well as a new venue.  We expect the crowd on Sunday Mar 11th, 2012 (weather permitting) to be upwards of 6000 - 8000 people with the reach extending to the Wesley Chapel community as well as Land O Lakes and Lutz.  People who may not normally come to the event when held at the high school.

As always, there will be booths of local businesses to offer crafts as well as other businesses to promote their brand. There will also be live entertainment at the Taste of New Tampa 2012 (health and business expo new tampa).

Stay Tuned for more updates as they become available.

For more information about sponsorships, booth rental and registration, and tickets sales, please contact Chuck Ward, Florida Mobile Fusion and Cheetah Performance Marketing at (813)388-9181. You can also visit the Taste of New Tampa 2012 official website at www.tasteofnewtampa.info

QR Code Marketing Used to Discourage Irresponsible Drinking - Tampa, Florida

Wisconsin based brewery, MillerCoors will work this year with Seattle area dining establishments and drinking venues in an effort  to combat drunk driving and to promote safe driving during this holiday season with QR Code Marketing that will allow patrons to be safe and call a taxi with ease.

The local Seattle effort is a part of a broader holiday agenda intended to hamper drunk driving by inspiring  consumers to be proactive when it comes to safe holiday celebrations that includes an assortment of programs and partnerships across the country.  The Click-It-2-Ride program will feature special marketing with QR Codes as point of sales signage designed to be scanned with a smartphone to provide the user with the ability to speed dial a taxi service and to be able to view responsible drinking information.

"This is an excellent way for Coors to expand 'Please Drink Responsibly' and connect with their brand users," said Mike McGuinness, vice president of sales at Florida based QRblaster.com.

"A responsible vendor, in this case the bar, should do everything they can to keep people from getting into their cars, especially at holiday time," he said.

Using QR Code Marketing to Increase Brand Awareness

The Click-It-2-Ride program is being held in alliance between CBS Radio and Coors Light.

MillerCoors is promoting an arrangement of other programs to endorse the use of designated drivers and arranging ahead for other means of transportation, including being the sole sponsor of 1-800-TAXICAB, which is a national taxi dispatch service.  Consumers can call and automatically be connected with a taxi service local in their area.

Users of the iPhone can also use the free app - Miller Lite Tax Finder.  Other smartphones users should go to MLTaxifinder.com or CLTaxifinder.com to get single touch dialing for nearby taxi services.

The One Million Strong effort asks consumers to pledge responsible drinking habits at GreatBeerResponsibility.com to combat and prevent drunk driving and help MillerCoors' effort to reach one million annual pledges.  Over 21 consumers can also share their plan to celebrate the holidays responsibly and be entered to win one of four gift cards (valued at $500) to put towards their plan.

More and more brands are beginning to test and adopt QR Code Marketing for purposes other than simply delivering content, according to QRBlaster.com .

Mr. McGuinness says that the single most important fact of QR Code Marketing should be a "Call To Action" of redeemable offers and incentives instead of directing a website, which often times are not viewable correctly on mobile devices and smartphones.

To paraphrase Mr. McGuinness, a very smart move for retailers to increase brand and product awareness in 2012 is to marry QR Code Marketing with mobile optimized video advertisements that may be already online along with any current television advertising.

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QR Codes Marketing Scans Up 440%

New York based Scanbuy, a company that has recently expanded operations into Argentina, recently released ScanLife’s Q3 Trend Report which shows an increase of 440% in the company’s 1D and 2D QR Codes. This is indicative that consumers are becoming more and more ready to connect with companies and get information sent to them via QR Code Marketing Technology.

Marking the one year milestone of the inaugural ScanLife Trend Report, this report shows that greater than 20M QR Code Marketing scans were recorded through the third 3 month period of calendar year (CY) 2010.

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“The technology is definitely moving toward the mainstream,” said Mike Wehrs, president/CEO of Scanbuy, New York. “This can be seen in the types of codes that are being scanned.

“For example, there has been a sharp increase in number of 1D codes scanned in the grocery (food) category from 14 percent of all 1D products scanned to 40 percent of all 1D products scanned,” he said. “In addition, females now make up 40 percent of our millions of app users which is a big change from a year ago.”

The Scanlife System is processing over one scan every second. Scanbuy expects that this number will continue to grow and accelerate in 2011.

The company, whose clients include Starbucks and the Home Depot, estimates that in CY10Q4, there will be an additional boost in QR Code Marketing scans as more mobile devices are purchased and activated in time for the holidays.

“The industry is going through massive growth with millions of people scanning every day,” Mr. Wehrs said. “We anticipate the mobile bar code industry to continue growing as more brands and marketers integrate codes that engage consumers and provide relevant content and value.

Mr Wehrs goes on to state that he expects marketing departments as well as executive to become smarter “and more strategic in how they are using codes to drive conversion, purchase and activation. We are really just scratching the surface on the potential of these codes.”

The Trend Report also stated that 44,653 2D (QR Codes) were created from the ScanLife system in the third quarter of this year. There was also an increase of female users of 13% over the previous quarter.

At the same time, there was a 26% increase of single dimensional product scans (1D) of products in their grocery division.

Campaigns Of Interest as Reported by ScanBuy

During Q3CY10, the largest Scanlife campaigns gained 400,000 scans in six weeks.

One of the most successful campaign was the STARBUCKS FALL CAMPAIGN in which QR Code Marketing scans directed customers to a mobile optimized video landing page where they could learn about the company’s VERONA blend coffee.

Other successful campaigns included:

Taco Bell’s “Unlock the Box” campaign

QR Code Marketing linked to MTV Video Music Awards content. Videos, teasers, interviews and performance footage were updated weekly for user experiences and ensuring return visits. This campaign alone, according to Scanbuy, generated 420,000 scans during a six week period only because it was the only way to access this content.

Staples’ PC-a-Day Giveaway

QR Code Marketing printed in newspaper linking to an exclusive contest

FedEx’s “Ship Smart” campaign

In store signage that linked customers to a mobile page so that they could create shipping labels, visit the mobile FedEx website and download the mobile application.

“Our campaigns with both Starbucks and Taco Bell were strategically executed by placing codes in a relevant context and providing valuable content to consumers scanning the code,” Mr. Wehrs said. “Content that went beyond pointing to a static Web page.”

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Florida Mobile Fusion New Mobile Marketing Consulting Program Provides Local Business Owners with Innovative Way to Improve Mobile Marketing and Mobile Advertising Package--FREE

Tampa, FL (July 1, 2011) – Chuck Ward of Tampa, Florida recently unveiled his much anticipated mobile marketing program—Florida Mobile Fusion (FMF).

This high-value program is designed to save employers and companies thousands of dollars when investing, or investigating aspects of mobile marketing and mobile advertising. In addition to generous savings, FMF also provides members with an array of free services and helpful resources.

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“Instead of spending money on expensive and outdated advertising, our program redirects current marketing dollars to customers and potential clients in the form of generous discounts, cash rewards and free services, thru the mobile technology platform and the group-buying mentality” says Ward.

According to a recent survey, the demand for mobile marketing expertise and mobile marketing services are one of the most requested positions. In fact, Juniper stated in a recent article, “Mobile retail is expected to reach $12 Billion by 2014.”

“In today’s environment many retailers and professionals have been forced to cut back or eliminate altogether marketing. Our program is right for the times and a win, win proposition for both the retailer and the consumer,” says Ward. “We are simply giving consumers what they want—meaningful savings, VIP service and convenient access to products and services at a place where they want it at – via the mobile platform. But at a price that is 70 – 90% lower than traditional marketing. Our program is a welcomed asset to local retailers because it provides a low cost solution that helps companies enhance and diversify their advertising packages.”

Retailer participation is fast and easy, and there is virtually no program management involved. Enrollment for customers (and their family members) is free and entitlements begins immediately. Clients conveniently view packages and access their resources from the FMF “resource center” website, which houses current mobile marketing news information, reports and tools.

“Also included in our package are products and services from local reputable businesses and professionals that have agreed to provide special savings and discounts to FMF members. Our mission is to be a trusted asset to local businesses and organizations, while providing their customers with generous savings, extraordinary value and unsurpassed VIP care and attention,” says Ward.

All clients receive FMF program instruction enabling them to implement mobile marketing on their own and a monthly value packed e-newsletter called “Mad Mobile Minute”. “When you provide high quality service, do the right thing and give back to the community, everyone wins,” says Ward.

"We will be using marketing expertise garnered from the mortgage industry to promote our position as well as those of our clients. This will include LinkedIn, Facebook and video marketing as a whole."

For more information about FMF mobile marketing programs Tampa Florida, contact Chuck Ward, Executive Director at 813-388-9181 or email chuck@floridamobilefusion.com. Also be sure to check out the FMF website at www. floridamobilefusion.com.

Myths About Credit Repair - Tampa, Florida

Today, as I am browsing thru articles and content, I cam across two posts about Credit Repair - Tampa Florida. Now while I am optimizing this for geographical keywords, the two posts that I saw today are from individuals that IMHO (in my humble opinion) should not be talking about credit repair tampa florida.

Biggest Myths about Credit Repair Tampa Florida: Credit score determines interest rate when buying Tampa Homes for Sale - Tampa, Florida: In the past it did, now it doesn't.  This is thanks to legislation that Tampa mortgage companies now have to abide bu that came effective on April 1, 2011.

Myths about Credit Repair Tampa Florida: It is difficult to raise your credit score - tampa florida:  Absolutely not.  Most companies will make a one time courtesy adjustment for late payments.  But a little know fact is a credit repair tampa florida option called "pay for deletion".  This is where you bring the account to current (or pay off a collection) in exchange for it being updated with no late payment history (for current and active trade lines or accounts) or being removed (for collection accounts)

The easiest and quickest way to do credit repair tampa florida is to monitor closely your debt utilization ratio.  This is the amount of your total revolving (credit card) account balance versus the total limits.  Take for instance the following chart

Collections are most likely going to have to be paid off when buying homes for sale tampa florida.  When doing your own credit repair tampa florida it is important to know that paying off collection accounts will actually cause your credit score to go DOWN (not up).  Simply contact the collection company, offer to pay the account if they agree to issue a letter on company letterhead authorizing removal of that account or tradeline.

Another credit repair tampa florida technique that is overlooked is the fact of NO revolving credit.  There are several places to get secured lines of credit (I am not referring to second chances credit cards where a client is charged an enormous interest rate.) Bank of America offers a $300 secured card (one must deposit an amount equal to the credit line into a savings account) at a very fair APR (last time I looked it was 16 - 17%)  Several tampa credit unions and smaller tampa banks will also offer lines of credit this same way.

More myths about credit repair Tampa, Florida are covered in my daily strategy meeting. Here we discuss the top 10 myths about credit repair tampa florida.  Strategy session is called 8 Insiders Tips to Build Your Credit Score that the Big 3 Hope you Never Learn

So, if you (or someone you know) is looking for credit repair tampa florida contact the ninja (me) - We gaurantee a credit score of 640 or it is free.  Of course, you can request the kit of letters to do it yourself (but would you really want, or even have time to perform your own credit repair tampa florida?

After you have gone thru our credit repair tampa florida program and you utilize me for financing, I will refund the entire cost to you (but not any deposits with other banks)

Realtors - in my followup part to this, I will show you how to get more referrals by using video and letting your clients know the truth about Myths About Credit Repair - Tampa, Florida