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Whether it’s for a conference or a big convention, it seems that Philadelphia is back in the game as a major player in the world of cities that have big business and small business alike planning their events. Not to be outdone, Raleigh continues to be hugely popular for conventions. With its very privileged spot right in the heart of the growing North Carolina business district, it’s no wonder that everyone from major furniture conferences to more tech-oriented yearly meetings take place in Raleigh.

For business travelers who are on the road in either Philadelphia and Raleigh, there can be a bit of a daily grind to deal with while traveling for work. After all, it is common knowledge that most people on the road for work end up spending half of the day trying to find a reliable wireless internet connection. Because of the fact that  so many hotels promise wireless and then the network is cutting out at best or nonexistent at worst, business travelers are well-accustomed to spending part of their time on the road trying to figure out whether or not they are going to be heading to Kinko’s or simply trying to find a Starbucks where there might be a Wi-Fi connection.

But now in Philadelphia, Raleigh, and countless other cities around the country, there is a new method in getting online that puts your old wireless internet connections to shame. This time around, the wireless signal is coming from towers that manage to cover miles, rather than routers that only cover a few different feet. And because of this, you don’t have to worry about finding a single place to plug in your laptop when it’s time to get online. Instead, you can take advantage of the fact that with WiMax, there is a truly wireless, truly mobile way for getting online.

Understanding how this works might be initially confusing for business people and regular travelers alike, but it should make sense after thinking about it more in terms of how your cell phone is able to connect immediately. With this new version of wireless, consider your laptop the cell phone, and the network in place will make more sense. Because it is able to transmit a signal over a wider area, and because towers are allowed to bounce signal from one to the other, leading to a larger area of coverage, it makes sense that that you have to do to get online is simply turn on your computer. After all, when you take your cell phone on the road, you don’t have to turn it back on again and re-configure a network when your plane touches down in Philly or Raleigh: the network does that for you.

So if you’re looking for a better way to surf the internet or get last-minute work done while you travel for business, look no further than the world of WiMax. Finally, there has been a technology that actually takes the internet a step forward, rather than pretending to do so. And whether you are getting online for serious business or simply want to check in with loved ones at home, it makes a lot of sense to get on board now and start seeing the advantages immediately.

Calkain Companies Brokers $1.37MM NNN Lease Investment Sale

Transaction completes sale of portfolio of sale-leasebacks for client

Tampa, FL — Calkain Companies, a national real estate investment brokerage firm, has procured the sale of a triple net (NNN) lease investment property. The property, a Dairy Queen restaurant, is located in Courtland, VA.

Rick Fernandez, Calkain Realty Advisors’, the private market division of Calkain Companies, Assistant Vice President, represented the seller in the transaction. “The sale of this NNN Dairy Queen is a strong indication that investors are finding good value in the healthy Mid-Atlantic region”. Fernandez continued, “with our headquarters in the Washington DC Metro area, we see first hand that the availability of financing along with the stable, intrinsic appeal of the region draws investors from across the country.”

Calkain Companies, Inc. is a national, commercial real estate firm, focusing on net lease invesments, that provides brokerage and consulting services for both private and institutional clientele. The Company is comprised of four distinct divisions, Calkain Realty Advisors, Calkain Institutional Advisors, Calkain Opportunity Services and Calkain Site Services. We have utilized an extended network of solid relationships to successfully complete nearly $3 billion in sales and have consistently ranked as one of the Top National Net Lease Investment Brokerage Firms. Core values such as integrity, honesty and innovation have helped secure our position as a leader within the net lease industry.

Calkain has developed a culture that is very much evident, helping to attract and retain the best employees and clients. The general commitment to its clients has made Calkain the industry benchmark for service in the net lease inductry. By promoting public service and philanthropy to its employees, Calkain demonstrates its commitment to communities and the issues that surround them.

In December 2008, through the urging of many of its net lease clients, Calkain initiated Calkain Opportunity Services. Assisting net lease properties owners in challenging situations.