Multi Family Housing Expert and Leading Online Training Company Partner to Offer Safety and Risk Training for Property Management Companies

Miami, FL, August 23, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Mark Franco Sr., president of Alpha Risk Services is pleased to announce that the firm’s recently published Safety & Risk Management Manual for Multi Family Housing is being used as the primary component in the online safety and risk management training program for Grace Hill’s Apartment Management Learning Center. Grace Hill, a leader in online delivery of property management training programs was founded in 1998 by former employees of Merry Land & Investment Company, one of the original apartment REITs from the 1980’s. With nearly three decades of risk management experience in the multi-family housing industry, Franco leveraged his know-how to create a comprehensive associate training program that serves as a timely and much-needed resource for yhe multi-family housing industry.

Franco remarked, “Choosing Grace Hill as a technology partner to deliver the material contained in our Safety & Risk Management Manual for Multi Family Housing was an easy decision. Grace Hill has pioneered online learning for the multi-family industry. The technology platform that houses the Apartment Management Learning Center makes the delivery of the safety and risk management material easy for associates and other members of the property management team to grasp and put to immediate use.”

The two associate safety programs offered have been very popular and discussions have hinted to increase the training to include a third program. Franco suggests that additional training modules could be part of Grace Hill’s Apartment Management Learning Center as early as December, 2008.

About Grace Hill, Inc.:

Grace Hill, Inc. through its website, Gracehill.com provides education and networking opportunities for members of the multi-family industry. Gracehill.com’s membership roll has grown to include 183,927 members worldwide which include multi-family associates representing every job description and every state. More than 300,000 courses are taken each year from Gracehill.com, making it the leader in providing affordable and easy access to the best in online training for multi-family employees worldwide.

About Alpha Risk Services, Inc.:
Alpha Risk Services, Inc. is a risk management consulting firm based in Miami, Florida that specializes in risk mitigation, reduction and management practices exclusively for the multi-family housing industry. As the president of Alpha Risk Services, Inc., Mark Franco’s comprehensive approach involves senior management executives, risk managers and industry influencers to ensure highly customized risk management solutions. Franco believes that customized solutions are the best way to realize immediate and significant cost savings for property owners and ensure the long term protection of company assets. More information is available at www.AlphaRisk.net or contact Mr. Franco directly at (305) 757-3225.

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