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August 5, 2019

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The Thompson Family | Wild Ocean Market, Cape Canaveral Shrimp Company and Dixie Crossroads

Business, Current Issue, Entrepreneurship, Foodpreneur, Profiles

Since the 1960’s, the Thompson family has been synonymous with boat manufacturing, commercial seafood fishing and distribution, not to mention, one of the most iconic restaurants in north Brevard, Dixie Crossroads. The family patriarch, Rodney Thompson, was a visionary and...

August 1, 2019

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Pete McChrystal | Accent Technologies

Current Issue, Entrepreneurship, Profiles, Technology

Though he graduated from West Point Military Academy, the entrepreneurial drive that is at the core of Pete McChrystal couldn’t be contained as an infantry officer during peace time. After six years in the Army, McChrystal began a journey that...

August 1, 2019

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Non-competes: An ounce of prevention

Best Practice, Current Issue, Entrepreneurship, Legal, Management

Recently, a long-time client – a successful, medium-sized contractor – called looking for a solution. “Can I stop my salesperson from stealing my customers?” “Did they sign a contract?” “Uh…” “Any kind of employee handbook?” “Well…” “Did they sign a...

August 1, 2019

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Tom Kirk | First Wave Financial

Current Issue, Entrepreneurship, Financial, Financial Professionals, Money, Profiles

Like many entrepreneurs, Tom Kirk founded First Wave Financial because he wanted to address a need, and in his case, it was right in his family. When is father, a local physician, passed away, Kirk was trying to help his...

July 31, 2019

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50 FLORIDA COMPANIES YOU WILL WANT TO PAY ATTENTION TO | GrowFL

Business, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, News

Orlando, Florida (July 31, 2019) — GrowFL is pleased to announce this year’s 50 Florida Companies to Watch honorees, a statewide competition that identifies companies expected to see significant growth over the next several years. These 50 companies were selected…

July 1, 2019

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The Center for Space Entrepreneurship Launches at Florida Tech

50th Anniversary of Lunar Landing, Aerospace, Chamber of Commerce, Education, Entrepreneurship, Palm Bay

When Florida Institute of Technology was founded in 1958 (known in those early years as Brevard Engineering College), its goal was to bring higher education in engineering and science to the growing legion of space technicians employed at Cape Canaveral...

June 18, 2019

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The “Why” of Board Orientations: 8 Essentials for Successful Onboarding

Best Practice, Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management

Building a successful company takes many years, and the best way to safeguard that hard work is to establish an accomplished and reliable Board of Directors. Experienced business professionals find board spots as an appealing opportunity to share the knowledge...

June 7, 2019

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It’s Not a Habit, It’s an Excursion: Local Aficionado’s Executive Cigar Shop and Lounge

Business, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Profiles

Perhaps when you think of cigar smokers your mind goes to historic figures like Winston Churchill, Ulysses Grant or, for Baby Boomers, Archie Bunker. But if you survey the covers of Cigar Aficionado Magazine, you quickly realize that those who...

May 6, 2019

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Professional Fundraising Practices | Space Coast Association of Fundraising Professionals

Best Practice, Business, Entrepreneurship, Financial

Promoting Ethical and Effective Fundraising In Brevard County, from Titusville to Palm Bay, we are blessed with philanthropists who give of their resources to help. Their generosity helps: ...feed the hungry, ...shelter the homeless, ...counsel the disadvantaged, ...ensure access to...

December 1, 2017

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Up Close | Abram Walton of Florida Tech

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Up Close

For Abram Walton, discovering the patterns and practices generating innovation and engagement, then teaching students and organizations of every size and sphere how to produce these qualities, and, moreover, how to measure and monetize them, has been his life’s quest.

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