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Joseph Duda & John Hopkins Join Notable Laureates In an age when the latest technology is practically obsolete by the time it hits the market, it is important to remember the sage advice of Booker T. Washington who said, “The…
How Helping Others Helps You As an aging (but in my mind, youthful) basketball player, one of my favorite plays is the “give & go.” During this play, you pass the ball to a teammate (“the give”), then you fake…
New Health First CEO Kicks Off New Era of Cooperation Among Local Healthcare Providers There has been more ink spilled over the subject of health care in the last twenty years than on national security and global warming combined. Like…
Companies, Leaders and Sectors to Watch in 2012 In his most recent work, Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos and Loss – Why Some Thrive Despite Them All, Jim Collins said, “We cannot predict the future, but we can make it.” Collins’…
There are few people who live the adage, “Think globally, but act locally” more than… … J. Stanley “Stan” Payne. Since taking the helm as CEO of Canaveral Port Authority, Payne has been the driving force behind what has become…
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…
Combining the Key Ingredients of Success by Eric Wright Over the last few years I have had the privilege of interviewing some of the most significant leaders on the Space Coast – from CEO’s and entrepreneurs to members of Congress…
Revised Booking Strategy Gets Center Profitable Again The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors in 1988 thanks to the visionary leadership of Dr. Max King, the former president of Brevard Community College. The funding for this…
Space Coast Restaurant & Lodging Association Brevard County is retooling for change. With the economic downturn and dollars spent from visitors on the decline, the local tourism industry is looking to accentuate the positive aspects of the area and focus…
Name: Gary McCann Title: Executive Director, Runaway Country – Space Coast Music Fest Children: Sean, 24, a 6th year medical and student doctor at Florida Hospital; and Jenna, 27, a Certified Nurse Assistant. Years in Brevard: Seven years. I moved…
