Consumer Services

Oriental Rug Care Corporate Office

Oriental Rug Care was founded in 1986 by current owner and CEO William Thornton in Pompano Beach, Florida. The company operates a specialty store involving oriental and other rugs.

The company offers cleaning and repair of oriental and other types of rugs. The re-installion of padding, as well as color protection, to prevent fading, and odor removal, are other services the company provides. Employees have attended special schooling to learn the proper care and repair of these types of materials and colors.

Oriental Rug Care offers free estimate, pickup, and delivery. Headquarters are now located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mr. Thornton is the current vice president of the Association of Rug Care Specialists.

Oriental Rug Care

Oriental Rug Care was founded in 1986 by current owner and CEO William Thornton in Pompano Beach, Florida. The company operates a specialty store involving oriental and other rugs.

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Peppertree Ocean Club Corporate Office

Peppertree Ocean Club was founded in 1987 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The company operates a hotel and timeshare directly on the beach.

The company is best known for its timeshares, but does rent out rooms as well. The Better Business Bureau currently lists the company as a C+ rating, but Yelp has ratings of 3 to 3.5 out of 5 stars. Most rooms are suites with an indoor Jacuzzi and small balcony. Peppertree Ocean Club is owned by Festiva Development Group.

In December of 2015, the parent company, Festiva Development Group, announced a $3 million settlement with the attorney general’s office after a class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of timeshare owners who claimed that the company misrepresented the costs and benefits of owning the timeshare and experienced high pressure sales tactics.

Peppertree Ocean Club

Peppertree Ocean Club was founded in 1987 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The company operates a hotel and timeshare directly on the beach.

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Zumba Fitness Corporate Office

Zumba Fitness was founded in the 1990’s by choreographer and dancer Alberto “Beto” Perez in Cali, Columbia. The company offers classes, instructional DVD’s for a dance routine, including merengue and other Latin dances, designed to make physical fitness fun.

The company is now owned by Claudia Leitte, a Columbian pop singer. Classes are performed with variations around the world. Current CEO Alberto Perlman estimates that there are 14 million Zumba students in more than 186 countries. The company offers training classes fr instructors, DVD’s, shoes, athletic wear, and stickers.

Although Zumba does not charge for the use of their name, they do ask instructors to post their certificates in their classes. Headquarters are now located in Hallendale, Florida. The name “Zumba” has no real meaning, as Beto Perez admits he simply made up the name.

Zumba Fitness

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WaterFurnace Renewable Energy Corporate Office

Waterfurnace Renewable Energy was founded in 1983 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company operates a geothermal heat source used for heating and cooling homes and businesses.

The company designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes geothermal heat pumps which extract heat from the ground. This heat can then be used to power water heaters and radiant heated floor systems. This same system can be put in reverse to pull hot air from homes and businesses, and cool the air underground. This is a renewable source of energy that is never depleted and can save consumers thousands in heating and cooling costs.

Waterfurnace Renewable Energy operates as a subsidiary of NIBE Industrier AB. The company changed its name from Waterfurnace Industries in 2008. Headquarters remain in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Waterfurnace Renewable Energy

Waterfurnace Renewable Energy was founded in 1983 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company operates a geothermal heat source used for heating and cooling homes and businesses.

Waterfurnace Renewable Energy operates as a subsidiary of NIBE Industrier AB. The company changed its name from Waterfurnace Industries in 2008. Headquarters remain in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

History

The Elder Care Firm Corporate Office

The Elder Care Firm was founded in 2007 by current owner and CEO Christopher J. Berry. The company operates a law firm which specializes in legal issues for the elderly.

The company offers the usual estate planning, but in addition, also offers annual reviews, as well as Life Care Progams and Client Care Programs, each specifically designed for the needs of the individual or family. Client Care Programs execute estate plans, while Life Care is for clients who are in long term care situations and often need governmental benefits. The company is focused on providing the client with the highest level of care possible, while keeping their legal needs up to date. Unlike many law firms, The Elder Care Firm does not charge for photocopies or phone calls.

The Elder Care Firm currently has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has headquarters in Brighton, Michigan.

The Elder Care Firm

The Elder Care Firm was founded in 2007 by current owner and CEO Christopher J. Berry. The company operates a law firm which specializes in legal issues for the elderly.

The Elder Care Firm currently has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has headquarters in Brighton, Michigan.