The eclectic lifestyle mix includes extensive amenities, such as one of the few downtown indoor pools, dry saunas, jacuzzi, fitness center, clubroom and large common-area wrap-around viewing deck.

Located in the heart of Belltown, the Grandview Condominium is a smart and sophisticated community, rated as the best residential high-rise building in downtown Seattle. This 27-story, steel and concrete residential tower lives up to its name by offering breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountain Range, Puget Sound and downtown Seattle, and is a few blocks away from Pike Place Market.

It’s a community that welcomes only the hippest, most affluent, super-savvy resident.

So, what were Grandview executives supposed to do when posed with the ultimate lifestyle request – a comprehensive digital package?

Grandview residents love and appreciate their luxury sky homes, attractive location and low homeowner dues. But being in a high-tech metropolitan hub, they recognize the demands of the new economy. That’s what led them to seek state-of-the-art telecommunication services at a good value and, ultimately, to Elauwit.

And, of course Elauwit over-delivered.

All new fiber-optic technology and infrastructure was installed to allow Grandview residents to have the best of both worlds – robust content and ultra-high speed services. Each unit now has a fiber-optic network terminal to distribute the highest quality, future-proof video and Internet signals.

The telecom network delivers these services to every unit:

• High-Definition Television: IPAdvantage DirecTV Choice 150 channel lineup plus 40 HD channels and HD-DVR (with unlimited individual upgrade options)
• High-Speed Internet: 10/10 Mbps Internet with unlimited resident devices (with individual upgrade options to 100/100 Mbps)
• Telephone: Voice-over-internet-protocol telephone with unlimited long distance calling in the US and no-fee services such as caller ID, voicemail, 3-way calling and more

The building's condominiums are 1 to 3 bedrooms ranging from 470-square foot to 2,800-square-foot penthouses.

This entire triple-play package is priced well below any other retail price available in the area, and is a component of the resident’s monthly assessment. The reliable, convenient, expandable telecom network is delivering service the tech- savvy residents craved: greater speed, more programming and options to upgrade, all at a savings to their monthly budget.

But, as good as everything sounded, Grandview resident, Bob D., had his initial reservations.

“My experience with Elauwit was a pleasant surprise. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but [Elauwit’s project manager] kindly adjusted his schedule to meet with me. He was prompt, kind and courteous. He took time to explain the upcoming changes and next steps,” Bob said.

Stephan Martinez did know what to expect. And, given his dual interest as Grandview resident and President of Grandview’s Home Owners Association, they were high.

“Working with Elauwit on our condo rehab was amazing. Elauwit came in with a competitive bid to add new fiber to the superstructure and bring services to each unit in the building. Elauwit stayed in touch, responded to our concerns at each step and made the install as painless as possible. Elauwit exceeded our expectations,” said Martinez.

Working with Grandview to develop a customized and comprehensive data package is what Elauwit thrives on. Meeting and even exceeding expectations is just the cherry on top.

But, for the longest time, the students couldn’t connect well to the Internet with the bargain service Pointe West had been using. That is, until Elauwit stepped in.

During the Christmas holidays, Elauwit took over as the Internet service provider at the complex, and it wasn’t long before the “Thank You’s” and positive comments came pouring in.

“I am very pleased and so are the students,” reported Mary Beth Henry, Pointe West’s community manager. “I have had residents stop by the office to thank me for switching! That is awesome considering this was a pretty big complaint on [our resident] surveys.”

Some people — students especially — can be so easy to please so long as you give them what they expect. And, that’s just what Elauwit does. But, impressing the property managers can be only slightly more difficult, seeing as they have many more expectations to deal with. It’s not just a fast and dependable Internet connection. It’s also strong pricing, communication and expertise that they have come to expect.

So, what did Pointe West have to say about that?

“The transition was extremely smooth. The Elauwit team has been extremely informative, helpful when needed and they have excellent communication before, during and after the transition,” Henry said.

It’s just one more of our many happy customers. And, the formula couldn’t be simpler. Set reasonable expectations and meet or exceed those each and every time. It’s the Elauwit way, and we can’t wait to prove it over and over again.

The service will be distributed digitally two ways. First, through the main site, Rittenhoused.com, with mobile access for readers on the go. Second, as an email alert sent daily to members who need a gentle reminder of the updated content.

Rittenhoused.com is the new brand for Elauwit’s original local websites, known as Sun News. The new brand will allow visitors to identify more with the site’s main focus – Philadelphia.

Pictured below are some of the many gifts that were collected at the Columbia Elauwit office this holiday season! This past weekend Elauwit employees and volunteers sorted all the gifts, and this week arrangements are being made to have all the presents delivered to the families.

The position is available in mid-January. The Associate Editor will work out of our Central Jersey office, but interviews will be conducted in our Haddonfield office.

The ideal candidate will have local news reporting experience: covering government meetings and school events, writing feature stories, etc. He or she must have outstanding writing and editing skills and be comfortable using a camera and utilizing social media.

Initial coverage area will be Robbinsville and West Windsor in February, followed by Princeton in March or April.

The workweek varies, but generally is 40 hours, Monday through Friday. Night work is required, as is your own transportation.

Elauwit offers a 401k plan with company contribution, a variety of health insurance plans and paid time off after a trial period.

Base salary is $500 a week, with an up to $100 a week performance bonus available to those employees who perform at a high level.

We’re looking for the following in the right candidate:
- Demonstrated success in sales and/or marketing.
- An infectious positive attitude.
- The type of person who sees his or her career as part of a fulfilling life experience.
- Somebody who strives to set goals and then blow them away.

Basic duties of the Sales/Advertising Director include:
- Ensure the company renews the majority of its advertising contracts.
- Providing leadership to the sales team, specifically focused on customer retention.
- Helping to develop an entrepreneurial sales strategy for our digital initiatives.
- Building a personal relationship with clients and providing support/troubleshooting where needed.
- Managing marketing initiatives geared toward current customers.
- Making sales presentations to prospects and closing deals.

Elauwit is a team of entrepreneurs, and believes in “working managers.” To be at home here, be ready to pitch in making cold calls, setting appointments, doing data entry and taking out the trash. If you’re the kind of person who needs a corner office and personal parking spot, this is not the right place for you.

The successful candidate for this job is a self-starter and is comfortable developing and giving leadership to their own initiatives in a competitive sales department. The person who truly excels will not only execute the job as envisioned, but bring additional ideas and concepts to the table to grow revenue and increase efficiency in the sales team.

COMPENSATION
This job offers a base salary of $42,000 per year. And that’s just the beginning. The successful applicant will be presented with a bonus and incentive structure based on performance to supplement the base. Exceptional candidates can expect to make between $65,000 to $90,000.

“We are very excited about the continued launch of newspapers in the Central New Jersey market,” said Alan Bauer, general manager of Elauwit. “It is a very desirable market and one that we have had our eyes on for quite some time.”

Like its other Sun newspaper counterparts, The Hopewell Sun will cover issues and topics specific to the Hopewell community, and will provide local businesses a direct advertising revenue to approximately 8,600 homes in the 08560, 08525 and 08534 Zip Codes.

You can find The Hopewell Sun online here, or connect directly with the paper through Twitter or Facebook.

For advertising information, contact Ed Lynes via e-mail here.

Elauwit has plans in place to launch similar weekly newspapers in Princeton, Robbinsville and West Windsor in Central New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional pagination skills (Quark, Photoshop, Word), superior editing/proofreading skills and headline-writing ability and layout experience.

This is an ideal position for a copy editor/layout person to take the next step in his or her career. Prior management experience is a plus, but not required. Attention to detail, an ability to work independently and a drive to get the job done on time, and without mistakes, are necessary.

This individual will be responsible for ensuring the production side of our newsroom runs smoothly. This includes not only managing the production department, but also coordinating with news, sales and art.

This position requires a four-day, 10-hour-per-day work week: Thursday and Friday, Sunday and Monday.

Compensation: $650 per week salary, plus the opportunity to earn up to $750 (total) per week through performance incentives.

We anticipate this position to be open in early 2012.

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume. No phone calls.

“We will be successful in print for years to come. And we will continue to launch community newspapers for years to come. The business model is still strong for print when done the smart way. But at some point (10 years, 15 years), it will not be. That’s why figuring out the smart way to provide advertising solutions for small businesses digitally is a priority for us. We want to stay one step ahead.”

To see the full interview, visit inVocus here.