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August 5, 2019

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The Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront: A Local Stop for Community Members and Visitors Alike

Chamber of Commerce, Cocoa Beach, Current Issue

The Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront has become synonymous with a high-quality assured hotel visit. Reflecting the beautiful Brevard skies are the glassy exterior and the signature red “H” which are impossible to miss while driving along North Atlantic Avenue. This...

August 5, 2019

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“A Powerful Fit”: Bank of America & Merrill Lynch

Chamber of Commerce, Current Issue, Economic Development, Space Coast EDC

The acquisition took place after one of the worst weekends in Wall Street history. While the economic world was grasping for the ropes, after taking the sucker punch of the largest financial crises in several generations, Bank of America bought...

August 5, 2019

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TREP Talk: Tourism

Current Issue, Tourism, Travel, Trep Talk

Having lived my whole life in Central Florida, I have always heard people bemoan the waves of tourists that descend on our communities for spring break, summer vacations, athletic competitions or during missile launches. However, when Clark Griswold and the...

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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Jim Barfield and Rich Hall | Luke & Associates

Current Issue, Legal, Legal Professionals, Profiles

Jim Barfield, who also served on the Brevard County Commission, is often the face associated with the incredibly successful Luke & Associates, headquartered in Rockledge. However, from the beginning, Rich Hall has been a co-owner and founder. The company was...

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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Up Close with Peter Cranis | Executive Director of the Space Coast Office of Tourism

Current Issue, Featured, Tourism, Travel, Up Close

Though the comeback of the space industry is news being shouted from the rooftops, and rightfully so, one sector that helped Brevard bridge the gap when the Shuttle program was retired was our tourism industry. Always a vibrant and engaging...

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...

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