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After a decade of growth, Chris Burton was faced with his first real test as a business owner when, in 2008, “everyone told me to cut, cut, cut; hang on for the ride and hope for the best.” Rather than…
Most are aware the Chinese character for “crisis” is a compound of the words “danger” and “opportunity.” Starting a business is definitely a crisis, but how we view the danger and the opportunity and respond to it is what separates…
Name: Jane Cardenas Title: President, Pridmore Corp. Children: Yes, ages 11 and 15 Years in Brevard: 38 years Did you go to high school in brevard? Yes, Palm Bay High School What do you love about your job? Working with such…
Rob Rains has been president of the United Way of Brevard for 17 years. The organization recently kicked off its 2011 campaign with a challenge to raise $7 million. 7:30 A.M. Breakfast with Robbin Adams to discuss a new employee…
Recognizing Our Economic Progress by Robert Whelen While the economy continued to fluctuate this year, the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast continued to produce results. Some paint a cautionary tale of a stagnant economy with no signs of…
Lessons Learned from a Road Rally by Christine Michaels I was fortunate enough to be part of “Fireball Run – the Race to Recover America’s Missing Children,” which began its 7-day journey September 25 in Melbourne. The premise of Fireball…
Life Lessons for Vision Chasers by Jeff Piersall John Maxwell believes that “Leadership is influence.” There is truth to this statement, but it does not completely define leadership. The purpose of leadership is as important as the ability to influence. I like the…
A Tool for Professional Growth by Susan Bearden When many business professionals think of Twitter, they often think of it strictly as a marketing and promotional tool. However, twitter can be a fantastic tool for networking and professional growth. I…
Service Leadership Brevard Program by Kristin Bakke Brevard County has been hit hard by the economic recession. The end of the Space Shuttle program, the downturn in the housing market, a loss of more than 20,000 jobs, and a sharp…
How Career Moves Can Affect Your Investments by Steven Audino The days when an employee would spend his or her entire career with the same company appear to be all but gone. Nowadays, beyond simply changing jobs over the course…
