“Barbara is passionate about her people succeeding and that doesn’t just translate into closing more business, it is being successful in their lives.”
“It’s had a definite impact on our business,” says Robin Orlando, of Brooklyn Pizza & Pasta in Rockledge. “We see families and teams visiting from out of town all the time.”
Women in Business
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Junior Achievement 2019 Laureate | Lynda Weatherman
President & CEO Space Coast EDC For 25 years, Lynda L. Weatherman has served as the president & CEO of the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast. A Florida native, who, as much as anyone in the county, has...
Junior Achievement 2019 Laureate | Bryan and Donna Scott
Founders of Barn Light Electric They have become legendary on the Space Coast. A husband and wife team, Bryan and Donna Scott, grew a hobby into an entrepreneurial venture that is sought after around the world. Though this area is...
Uncommon Bottom Line: Berman Hopkins
For Berman Hopkins, Charity and Community is Just as Big For the past 60 years, Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam CPAs and Associates has established a reputation of as one of the largest independently owned CPA firms in Central Florida. With...
Seaworthy: SeaDek | Economic Development Commission
Jason Gardner, a vice president for SeaDek Marine Products, sounds more like an executive in economic development as he explains his company’s focus on tomorrow’s workforce. For the past five years, SeaDek has worked with students in the Melbourne High...
Trep Talk | Keeping It Competitive
4 Benefits of Competition and One Major Threat Everyone likes to win. However, one thing all winners understand is that by competing against those who are better than you, your game improves. It is universally acknowledged, from the classroom, to...
Best Practices
Live Authentically, Act Empathetically | weVENTURE
Live Authentically, Act Empathetically Authenticity — I love this word. I was speaking to someone recently who said they believed it is getting dangerously close to being overused. While I agree that it has become popular of late to laud...
Investors Need to Understand Their Risk | Connors Wealth Management
Investors Need to Understand Their Risk Understanding your risk tolerance is complex, and the standard questionnaire provided by financial planners may not capture an accurate picture. One reason is they sometimes combine different aspects of the risk profile that should...
Is my Personal Injury Lawyer Right For Me? | Alpizar Law, LLC
IS MY PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER RIGHT FOR ME? When life throws you an unexpected turn, hiring the right lawyer to protect you could make a huge difference. Do your own research on both the lawyer and the law firm to...
In The News
Embracing the Madness to Boost Employee Morale this March
Basketball fans across the country are soon to be glued to their TVs, computers and mobile devices for 67 games played over the course of three weeks, some of which will air during work hours. While taking time to check...
EDC Joins Space Florida In Welcoming Firefly Aerospace to Cape Canaveral Spaceport
The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) joined Governor Ron DeSantis, Space Florida, and the 45th Space Wing on Friday, February 22 in Cape Canaveral to welcome Firefly Aerospace to Brevard County, as the company announced its plans for...
