The Western New England University School of Law Juris Doctor Program

Before becoming a professional in real estate management, Demetrios Panteleakis attended American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he earned an MS in behavioral sciences. Demetrios Panteleakis later attended Western New England University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor (JD).

Founded in 1919 as a division of Northwestern University, the college changed its name to Western New England (WNE) University in 1951. The school began a full-time JD program in 1973, and by 1979, the program had a permanent home in the Blake Law Center of WNE.

The Juris Doctor program at WNE helps prepare students to pass the bar examination with courses that include public interest law; legal research and writing; and bar preparation and academic success. Students who would like to specialize in areas such as estate planning, criminal law, or gender issues, can choose programs that focus on those specific concentrations.

Third-Party Solar PPAs - Driving U.S. Utilities’ Solar Expansion

With an extensive commercial real estate background, Demetrios Panteleakis engages with Macmillan Group in Massachusetts as its president. The efforts of Demetrios Panteleakis have been essential in enabling high-profile solar and energy-efficiency projects to go forward, including those financed through Capital for Change. In particular, he innovated the underwriting process that underlies large-scale solar funding.

For utilities, the three major sources of solar financing are leases and loans, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and direct ownership. Third-party solar PPAs stand as the most significant driver of utility solar sector expansion in the United States. They offer a long-term, low-risk arrangement centered on fixed, highly competitive rates over a period of 20 to 25 years. Taking advantage of an extremely reliable fuel price (i.e., zero), PPAs recently beat out natural gas and wind on a pure cost basis.

Another distinct advantage of third-party solar PPAs is that, in a number of states, capital expenditures do not go toward goals that help meet sustainability and renewable portfolio standard milestones. The end result is that capital dollars remain available for other operational uses such as improving transmission infrastructure.

Comparing Solar and Wind Energy Installations

Demetrios Panteleakis has served as president of Macmillan Group, LLC, since 2016. In this capacity, Demetrios Panteleakis has streamlined the underwriting process for the mainstream financing of complex solar energy installations.

Solar energy installations maintain a number of advantages when compared to wind energy installations. Depending on the model of installation, wind turbines can demand significant maintenance over the course of a single year, whereas solar grids require little more than a light, annual cleaning. Wind turbines also require more physical space than solar panel installations.

Solar panels provide users with a consistent, predictable energy output. In many places, the amount of daily sunlight received does not vary drastically from day to day. Average wind speeds, on the other hand, can not only change more often, but can be impacted by placement. An improperly situated turbine may receive wind output on a highly irregular basis.

Further, solar installations excel at the cosmetic level. Panels operate soundlessly, while wind turbines can generate noise comparable to the average lawnmower. Research also has shown that solar panels provide users with better value in regards to cost per kilowatt produced.

A Basic Introduction to Soccer Formations

A graduate of the Western New England University School of Law, Demetrios Panteleakis is the president of Macmillan Group, LLC, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Beyond his activities in areas of energy upgrade loan underwriting and solar installation projects, Demetrios Panteleakis enjoys coaching youth soccer and wrestling. 

When coaching youth soccer, a coach can help prepare players for success on the field by selecting a formation that suits the team’s strengths. Alternatively, teams may wish to run a set that addresses an opponent’s perceived advantage. The 3-4-3 set, for example, makes use of three defenders, four midfielders, and three forwards, allowing for optimized attacks on goal. The 4-5-1 formation, on the other hand, features four defenders and just one attacking player, favoring a fortified defense over offense.

Certain sets emphasize more specific tactics, such as the 3-4-2-1 for pressure soccer, or the unique, teamwork-oriented 3-6-1. Of course, the most popular soccer formation in the world, the 4-4-2, is a balanced set that favors no particular style of play other than technically sound soccer.

Residential Solar Makes Major Inroads in New England

With a background in commercial real estate extending more than a decade, Demetrios Panteleakis serves as president of the Massachusetts company Macmillan Group, LLC. In addition to enabling a number of corporate expansion projects to go forward, Demetrios Panteleakis has managed diverse solar and energy-efficiency projects funded through Capital for Change.

Sparking a regional interest in solar power, Boston is ranked after New York City in terms of the real cost savings associated with homeowners installing solar panels on their roofs. According to the online marketplace EnergySage, average Massachusetts households can save upwards of $2,000 per year by installing rooftop systems. 

Another key factor accelerating solar system adoption is that they add value to residences, with a Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory survey spanning several states indicating a $15,000 premium in sales of homes with solar already installed. 

One key concern about solar centers on cost, with 5.13-kilowatt systems with a two to three decade lifespan typically in the $18,000 to $25,000 range. That said, rebates and tax credits that encourage sustainable energy have an outsized impact, with total out-of-pocket costs dropping to an average of $14,000.

CHD's Springfield Transitions and Recovery Program

 

A commercial real estate executive for nearly a decade, Demetrios Panteleakis serves as president of Macmillan Group, LLC, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Demetrios Panteleakis is also a board member of several professional organizations, including the Center for Human Development (CHD).

Launched in 1972, the Center for Human Development serves more than 18,000 people in the Connecticut and Western Massachusetts region. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), CHD focuses on providing residents with a place where they can succeed in life. CHD offers more than 70 different programs and services, including Springfield Transitions and Recovery Program (STAR).

STAR is a day treatment program that supports individuals over 18 who are attempting to overcome functional limitations or psychiatric illnesses. It includes treatment groups for areas such as stress management, health and wellness, and coping skills. Participants in STAR must be displaying symptoms of two of the following conditions: an inability to care for themselves, problems with social relations, issues with productivity in education or vocation, or emotional instability.

Duties of a Property Manager

Demetrios Panteleakis is the president of Macmillan Group, a real estate company headquartered in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Under the leadership of Demetrios Panteleakis, Macmillan Group offers the full range of real estate services, including property management. 

Property managers play an important role in many aspects of a given property. In terms of tenant relations, they are typically responsible for setting rent prices based on prices in the area. Property managers often collect rent from tenants and assume responsibility for dealing with unpaid rents. In addition to finding new tenants and screening them before signing lease agreements, property managers enforce the terms of leases and manage tenant complaints. 

As the job title suggests, property managers also play a central role in overseeing the property itself. They typically handle all repairs, inspections, and maintenance. Working closely with the owners of the rental property, they communicate important information such as vacancy rates, income, and any legal issues that might arise.

Olive Harvesting in Greece Open to All Visitors

A graduate of Western New England University School of Law, Demetrios Panteleakis serves as principal of Icarian Real Estate Advisors and president of Macmillan Group, LLC, both located in Springfield, Massachusetts. In his spare time, Demetrios Panteleakis enjoys traveling and visits his family farm in Greece each year for summer vacations and the fall olive harvest.

As an olive-producing country, Greece has a history of olive growing that dates back thousands of years. Olive season begins in October, but at this time the olives are not yet fully mature. Oil collected from these green, unripe olives is called “immature” olive oil. Most areas begin harvesting in November when the olives start to turn from green to purplish-black.

Visitors can participate in the olive-picking process, whether they want to help for just one day or for as long as several weeks. They handpick the olives and place them in baskets and help carry them from the field. They also have the opportunity to transfer the harvested olives into a traditional olive press and learn how to extract the oil from the olives. Once the olives have been pressed, visitors can take home oil in lieu of payment for their labor, and many also purchase a few bottles as souvenirs of their experience.

The Olive Harvest in Greece

The president of the Macmillan Group in Springfield, Massachusetts, Demetrios Panteleakis manages a real estate portfolio with investments that total $100 million. An individual of Greek heritage, he regularly returns to his ancestral home and olive groves, which his family has maintained in province of Laconia for centuries. Demetrios Panteleakis particularly enjoys visiting the family farm during the annual olive harvest.

The olive harvest has long been an important part of part of Greece’s unique culture and heritage. In fact, Greece is the only nation in the European Union that gives civil servants special leave during the olive harvest.

Although some regions of Greece begin the harvest as early as October, most harvests take place in November just as olives begin to ripen, turning from green to a purplish black. As unique as the Greek soil that produces these olives, the harvest requires exceptional efforts on behalf of both farmers, who pick their olives by hand, and millers, who produce olive oil around the clock.

The Olive Harvest in Greece

Western New England College graduate, Demetrios Panteleakis is the president of the MacMillan Group in Springfield, Massachusetts. Each year, Demetrios Panteleakis travels to his family farm in Greece for the annual olive harvest. 

Olive groves exist throughout Greece, and while the harvest season starts as early as the end of October, it isn't until late November that the best olives are picked. Nevertheless, the harvest season continues through mid-January.

The wild olive tree is native to the eastern Mediterranean, and fossilized olive trees have been dated between 50-60,000 years old. The Greeks were the first people to cultivate the trees, and they have been an integral part of Greek culture since the Stone Age.

The olive tree is always growing, and during droughts, the trees must be watered to ensure that it will bear fruit. The trees also require careful pruning to stimulate the growth of the flowering branches and to keep the tree close enough to the ground for easier fruit picking.

The beauty of the landscape and the majesty of the trees make harvesting the olives such a joy that the olive harvest has become eco-tourism. Olive lovers from around the world come to Greece each year to enjoy the ancient tradition of picking this delicious fruit.

NFHS Introduces New Rules for High School Wrestling for 2017-18 Season

Demetrios Panteleakis has been the president of the Macmillan Group, Inc., in Springfield, Massachusetts since 2016. In his spare time, Demetrios Panteleakis coaches high school wrestling. 

During its April 2-4, 2017 meeting, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Board of Directors approved all 11-rule changes advised by the NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee. These new rules will go into effect for the 2017-18 season.

Perhaps the most controversial change was allowing the substitution of a two-piece uniform in place of the traditional wrestling singlet. The new uniform will consist of compression shorts with an inseam of at least four inches and not extend below the knee. The compression shirt will reach the elbow, and the shirts tail must go at least three inches below the waist.

The committee also adopted a new rule to limit injuries. Wrestlers will no longer be allowed to engage in any activity to stimulate weight loss after failing to make weight on the first attempt: This rule includes dehydration, cutting hair, and altering clothes.

Places to Visit on the Mani Peninsula in Greece

A graduate of Western New England University School of Law, Demetrios Panteleakis serves as president of Macmillan Group, a real estate company that covers Western New England, the Berkshires, and Northern Connecticut. Outside of work, Demetrios Panteleakis enjoys traveling to the Mani Peninsula in Greece to visit his family’s home. 

Located in Laconia, the Mani is known for being wild and rugged. Left to govern itself throughout the Roman Empire and one of only regions not conquered by the Ottoman Empire. The region features a number of interesting sites, including:

-Areopoli. City that sparked the Greek Revolution for Independence from the Ottomans which liberated all of Greece and the Balkans. 

- The caves of Diros. Inhabited until the 4th century BCE, the Diros caves are near the village of Pyrgos Dirou. Visitors can view the many stalactites and stalagmites on a guided 30-minute boat tour of the caves. 

- Cape Tenaro. Mentioned in The Iliad by Homer, Cape Tenaro has been a prominent location in Southern Europe for several thousand years. Attractions in the area include the ruins of Tainaron, an ancient Roman city, and a ruined church constructed on the foundation of Poseidon's Temple.

- Pikoulakis Tower House Museum. Created inside a restored tower, the museum showcases Byzantine art from Mani churches, including a marble templon dating back to the 12th century from the Church of Agios Ioannis in nearby Mina.

Places to Visit on Greece's Mainland and Islands

A Juris Doctor graduate of Western New England University School of Law, Demetrios Panteleakis serves as President of Macmillan Group, LLC, a real estate company that serves clients in Western New England, the Berkshires, and Northern Connecticut. In his free time, Demetrios Panteleakis enjoys vacationing in Greece, which offers plenty of sites to visit both on its mainland and on its many islands. 

On Greece’s mainland, one of the most famous sites is Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ancient settlers used to embark on pilgrimages to Delphi to worship Apollo and seek advice from the Oracle. Located 180 kilometers from Athens, Delphi features ruins from several temples, a stadium, and a theater, which date from the 8th century BCE to the 2nd century AD. 

Those looking to explore Greece’s islands should be sure to stop at Santorini. One of the 56 Cyclade Islands of Greece, Santorini draws visitors to its dramatic cliff-top towns of Oia and Fira on the western coast of the island. The island also features volcanic black sand beaches and a well-known archeological site named Akrotiri, which was home to an ancient Minoan settlement covered by lava approximately 3,600 years ago.