Paragon Relocation, a leading provider of global relocation solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Morabito as Manager, Global Business Development based out of the global headquarters in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

“We are excited to promote Mike to the position of manager. He will be responsible for global business development in the California region. Mike’s relocation experience related to quality assurance, project consulting and social media will be key assets in expanding our footprint throughout the region,” said Glenn Chapman, Vice President of Global Business Development with Paragon Global Resources.

Morabito brings more than 10 years of global relocation experience in areas such as quality assurance, global operations, program and policy design, social media and marketing. Morabito has an undergraduate degree in Political Science/International Relations from California State University, Fullerton. Additionally, he holds both the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) and Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) designations from Worldwide ERC®.

About Paragon Relocation
Paragon Relocation is the premier partner of choice in the Global Relocation Management industry providing innovative programs, value-added support, superior customer service and thought leadership to our clients and the families we relocate. Paragon Relocation has been providing relocation services for 25 years and offers services in 150 countries. For further information, please visit www.paragonrelocation.com.

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Message from Paragon founder and CEO, Joseph Morabito
As we face the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012, it is time to say thank you to our clients and customers who have made Paragon’s growth and development possible. In addition, while we continue to enhance our technology, the dedication and hard work of our staff members is the qualitative difference that sets our company apart. And finally, we work with many partners around the world to extend our reach on behalf of our clients and customers. As such, a heartfelt thank you is appropriate both to our employees and partners who always strive to go the extra mile by providing outstanding service. As a service business, we know that we are only as good as the last move we implemented for one of our customers and their families.

The last few years have been challenging to say the least. Uncertainty in the global economy has made it difficult to plan for the future. Even so, in 2011, we completed migration to our enhanced PRISM 2.0 automated system to track and report on all global moves. Thousands of hours were spent migrating existing clients and adding new ones to our new system. We put the mechanisms in place to bill in additional currencies. We added a Paragon Regional Service Center in France and expanded our current operations in the Netherlands to service the entire Benelux region, as well as grew our business in Spain, South Korea, Switzerland, Ireland, Britain, China and the U.S. We moved into our new 23,000 square foot office in Dallas/Coppell, Texas. We journeyed to the cloud, as we moved our primary data center to an off-site co-location center, while maintaining a completely redundant data center in our Dallas office. We enhanced our Disaster Recovery Plan to make certain that we would be operational in the event of any natural disaster. We added Paragon GeoImmigration to provide worldwide visa and immigration services. We substantially completed the process to provide FHA mortgages through GenEquity Mortgage, our national mortgage company. We implemented and participated in many informational webinars, conventions and seminars. And, while doing all of this, we successfully moved several thousand customers and their families around the world. It was a very busy year.

As we look to 2012, we are in discussions to establish Paragon Relocation boots on the ground in Brazil, Singapore and India, though other locations are also feasible. Plans are in the works that would allow GenEquity Mortgage to offer retail mortgage services to the general public, in addition to the corporate mortgage services we already provide. Additional enhancements will be added to our PRISM 2.0 system to allow for better workflow management and quality audits. Our Learning Resources department will implement additional training and a new certification program to make certain that Relocation and International Assignment Consultants are well prepared to implement our relocation services. More resources will be committed to social media and networking to advance our brand around the world. And, we will unveil PGR Home Caregivers, our newest subsidiary, to offer home care and various real estate services to senior citizens in the United States. And, again, we will do all of these things while successfully moving thousands of customers and their families around the world.

One thing is for sure: despite the uncertainty in the global economy, Paragon never stands still. As we celebrate our 25 year anniversary in January of 2012, we build on our past; but we always look to our future in response to our clients and customers. In addition to the services we provide in the United States, we will continue to see international growth across borders. Paragon continues to evolve as we extend our reach around the world.

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At this joyous time of year, we are grateful for our work with you, our clients and customers. From each and every one of us at Paragon, we wish you abundance, happiness and peace in a new year filled with hope. Happy Holidays!

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Check out this great video we recently produced which details what each Paragon subsidiary does and details all of Paragon’s locations around the world.

Let us know what you think!

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Paragon Relocation’s president, Craig Selders, was quoted in the November edition of a HRO Today magazine article on making mobility work in today’s economy.

The article talks about how companies are adjusting their relocation programs to meet the challenges of the current economy. Craig references Paragon’s leading relocation services technology platform, PRISM 2.0, and the availability of 24/7 helpdesk support for issue management.

To read the full article please click here: All Abroad.

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Join Elaine Martin, Managing Director of Paragon GeoImmigration and an experienced immigration lawyer, for this informative seminar focusing on global immigration program best practices. During this seminar, you will be able to benchmark your program and network with other professionals on global immigration issues and topics.

Immigration Learning Session Opportunities

This learning session will be available at two locations:

• Chicago (downtown) - Wednesday December 7, 2011 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
• New York (Manhattan) - Thursday December 8, 2011 –  9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Free networking and educational event. This course is approved for one hour of CRP credit, GMS credit
and HRP credit. Breakfast will be provided.

For more information and to register please email info@paragongeoimmigration.com! Space is limited.

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Paragon Relocation is very busy on the conference and event circuit this time of year. Here are the highlights from recent events and upcoming events where you will see Paragon Relocation during the month of October.

Paragon Annual Conference

Paragon Relocation hosted its 4th Annual Conference this month in Dublin, Ireland. The meeting was directed by Liam Brennan, Managing Director of Paragon Relocation. In attendance were representatives from Paragon Relocation’s Operations in France, Hong Kong, South Korea, The Netherlands, Spain and the USA.

Conference sessions addressed current trends and challenges within the global mobility industry and also provided opportunities for networking and sharing best practices with colleagues. The agenda included presentations on key growth areas, cost control approaches and best practices adopted by companies in light of today’s economy.

Paragon GeoImmigration Exhibits in London

Representatives from Paragon GeoImmigration recently exhibited at the International Bar Association’s (IBA) conference in London. Attendees took part in sessions that focused on the new immigration world after the economic crisis, employer compliance, global transfers and the future of immigration law practice.

The IBA influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession. The association comprises over 40,000 lawyers, 80 group member law firms and over 197 bar associations and law societies across all continents.

Upcoming Events

Visit Paragon at our upcoming events:

Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Symposium

October 12-14
Denver, CO
Booth 400 and 402

HR Southwest

October 30-November 2
Fort Worth, TX
Booth 1308 and 1306



If you are also attending one of these events, please stop by the Paragon booth to say “Hello”!

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Paragon Relocation, a leading provider of global relocation management services, underscored the company’s commitment to its core value of community involvement by participating in a fundraiser to support the North Texas Food Bank. Paragon’s Coppell office recently made a contribution to the Food 4 Kids program to provide more than 200 backpacks of food to children in the North Texas area.

“Paragon employees are dedicated to improving the lives of those in the communities in which we live and work. Our Coppell office is extremely engaged in supporting local charities and we are always proud of the initiative and generosity they show,” said Craig Selders, President of Paragon Relocation.

The Food 4 Kids program helps to eliminate hunger among children by providing backpacks full of nonperishable, kid-friendly, nutritious food to chronically hungry children on Friday afternoons to last throughout the weekend. Each backpack contains four meals. The program currently serves over 325 schools in 32 schools districts across Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Hunt, Rockwall, and Kaufman counties. Currently, over 8,000 children receive a backpack each week.

About Paragon Relocation

Paragon Relocation is the premier partner of choice in the Global Relocation Management industry providing innovative programs, value-added support, superior customer service and thought leadership to our clients and the families we relocate. Paragon Relocation has been providing relocation services for over 24 years and is present in 150 countries. For further information, please visit www.paragonrelocation.com

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Paragon GeoImmigration is hosting an upcoming Visa and Immigration seminar in the Dallas metro area. Details are below. Reserve your spot today!

Critical Considerations in Developing Your Corporate Immigration Program

For anyone responsible for corporate Visa and Immigration in the Dallas area, Paragon GeoImmigration is holding a free breakfast seminar September 30, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on “Critical Considerations in Developing Your Corporate Immigration Program.” Register today at www.ParagonEvent.com/!

Who: Elaine Martin will be hosting the event. Ms. Martin has practiced immigration law exclusively since 1997. She established her own immigration law practice in 2008. Before that, she worked for almost 9 years as a Senior Associate with Fragomen Del Rey Bernsen and Loewy, the largest immigration firm in the world. She has significant experience in working with businesses of all sizes, ranging from multinational Fortune 500 corporations to start-up ventures and sole proprietorships. She also advises companies on the immigration implications of corporate restructuring and layoffs and she frequently conducts immigration training at client sites and public seminars.

When: September 30 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.:

• 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
• 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Program
• 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Open Forum Discussion and Networking

Where: Hotel InterContinental – 15201 Dallas Parkway, Addison, TX 75001

Register Now to Reserve Your Spot! Spots are Limited.

Register here for the Visa and Immigration seminar!

For more information on Paragon GeoImmigration, please visit their website: Paragon GeoImmigration.

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Please be advised that beginning on July 1st, 2011, in accordance with the Immigration Law Article 38 Supplementary Provisions Article 2, fingerprints of all registered/registering foreigners will be taken.

The following individuals will be fingerprinted:

• Foreigners who are 17 years of age or older, and registering for the first time
• All foreigners who are registered before July 1st, 2011

Fingerprinting Schedule

• Newly registering foreigner : upon the registration, beginning on July 1st, 2011
• Registered foreigner : upon his / her visit to an immigration office for service ( such as applying for a visa extension ), beginning on January 1st, 2012

Important Information

• This law requires all the affected foreigners to visit immigration offices in person to have their fingerprints taken

Effective Date

From 1st July, 2011. If you have any question concerning this notice, please contact Paragon Relocation

Korea ( email to korea@paragonrelocation.com or call +82 2 795 2177 )

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Worldwide ERC® CEO, Peggy Smith, has spoken to many workforce mobility and HR professionals and she has shared their desire to expand the Worldwide ERC® community. We support Peggy’s belief that a bigger community of employer members actively participating and sharing their experience raises the bar on everyone’s performance and success. Increased corporate attendance and engagement broadens the knowledge and capabilities of our entire industry, and that benefits everyone.

On behalf of Paragon Relocation and Paragon GeoImmigration and Worldwide ERC® we are excited to offer you a free registration to attend the Worldwide ERC® 2011 Global Workforce Symposium, which will be held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver October 12-14, 2011.

This free registration is available to any corporate HR professional who has not attended the Global Workforce Symposium in three years or more and who signs up to attend. If you are eligible to take advantage of this outstanding offer, and would like to learn more please click here:

Free Registration for Worldwide ERC Denver

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Paragon Relocation’s Partner Select company AGS Worldwide Movers have reported a strike in a port in the country of Gabon. For more information see below.

Dear Partners & Colleagues

Ships at the port of Libreville, Gabon, are unable to unload their cargo due to striking port workers, and this has led to the complete paralysis of the port. The employees are demanding higher wages.

The strike will severely disrupt AGS Frasers Gabon’s activities, as its operations have already been hampered by port congestion.

The strike may spread to the port of Port Gentil.

For more information, please contact Bernard Duret, branch manager of AGS Frasers Gabon, and our coordinator at the AGS Frasers Africa Desk, Kirsten Blake.

Best regards,

Mathieu Dunod
AGS Frasers Africa Desk Director

For more information about if this affects your shipment of household goods in Africa please contact your Relocation Consultant or Relocation Client Relations Director for more information.

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