BrevardBrevard BusinessBusiness BBNBBN NewsNews Vol.Vol. 3920 No. 111 MarchJanuary 15, 2021 7, 2002 $1.00 A Weekly Space$1.00 Coast Business Magazine with PublishingA Weekly Roots Space in Coast America Publication since 1839 BrevardNew Clerk of Job Court Link Rachel key Sadoff brings in–depth experience to her job resourceBy Ken Datzman connecting Based on job experience, county knowledge, the ability to communicate with the public and her de- firmscades–long involvement and with the office, job Rachel Sadoff seekers seems a perfect fit as the new Brevard Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. access to America’s Job Bank and other By KenOne Datzmanof the most important public servantemployment positions Web sites, videos, career in the county, the Clerk of the Circuit Courtguidebooks performs a and an in–depth collection of wideThe range visibility of recordkeeping, of the Brevard information Job Link management,periodicals, including “The Wall Street gotand a bigfinancial boost inmanagement 2001. for the judicial systemJournal.” and countyThe continuing government. contraction in the The centers also have computers economy,The duties although of Sadoff’s a rebound office is expectedbroadly affectequipped the rights with word–processing software, inand 2002, the focusedproperty a muchof county brighter citizens. light on fax machines, copiers, laser printers, and the importanceThe Clerk and of the Comptroller organization is generally and vestedtelephones with with long–distance access. A itsa largemission number in the ofcounty. administrative responsibilities.videoconference system is available, TheAn electedfour full–service, public trustee, one–stop Sadoff career is not onlywhich the may be used for conducting centersClerk of in the Brevard Circuit — Court, from Palmbut she Bay is to also theinterviews. county Titusvilletreasurer, — recorder, handled auditor,significantl financey officer, andEmployers, ex– said South, can provide increasedofficio clerk traffic, of the even Brevard catering County to peopl Commission.e the Job Link with its openings free of who“I have serve never everybody had a needin this to county,” tap this said Sadoff,charge who either online, by fax or phone, resourceoversees before. a workforce of 275 people and multiplevisit oneoffices, of the centers “or they can ask including“It’s been in aTitusville, great year Melbourne, in that we have and Viera.for “This a representative to come and see beenoffice able touches to get all services residents out toin peoplsome eway, andthem that’s at their place of business. We important to me.” quicker and more efficiently than ever would like to see every single job order in “In this position, you are asking the community to before,”put their said faith Linda in you, South, to supportexecutive you, and toBrevard vote for County to be in the Job Link directoryou. They of theexpect organization. to get their She money’s added, worth. “I system, With me so asthat we can rapidly match thinktheir aClerk, lot more like people my predecessor, have come Scott to Ellis,skill they sets. are And if we don’t have the match understandgoing to get themore value than of their the rich money’s re- worth,”we’ll she use added. the information to create sourcesThe Jointthat are Select available Committee in the Brevardon Judicial Personneleducation of and training opportunities that Jobthe Link Florida centers, Legislature not only calculated from a job– that the Clerkare responsive and to the need.” seeker’sComptroller’s standpoint Office but performs also from more the than 900 differentBrevard Job Link is funded through employer’sconstitutional standpoint. and statutory” functions and duties.the Brevard Development Workforce BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth TheseThis number information–packed does not include centers the responsibilitiesBoard Inc. in Rockledge. It also has been The four full–service one–stop career centers of Brevard Job Link are seeing increased traffic. Linda South, required by court rule and administrative order. The offer a variety of services to job seekers, successful in winning competitive grants executive director, said her organization is a rich resource for both the job seeker as well as the employer. businessesnumber of andtasks the continues unemployed. to grow For with changes in Michael Anderson is associate director. They are at the Melbourne site in Perimeter Center. instance,legislation, there regulations, are job referrals, and reporting Internet requirements.Please see Brevard Job Link, page 18 BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth “One of the things Rachel is committed to is leverag- Rachel Sadoff is the first female Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller in Brevard’s 167–year history. She previously managed the ing the resources we have in the best way to serve the Clerk of Circuit Court’s Viera office. Sadoff has had a long career with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. She started working for that public,” said Tyler Winik, director of organizational organization in 1997, as the traveling clerk for injunctions. Her office plans to make greater use of social media, will be launching a Whatdevelopment theand public Social affairs for the Clerk Security of the newsletter forplan the public, and would will be conducting mean seminars on timelyto topics you for the community, among other initiatives to keep the public Circuit Clerk. Nothing will happeninformedimmediately about the Clerk of the CircuitThe Court. 16–member She is at panelthe Viera unanimousl office. y By MaryThe ClerkDeibel serves as the chief financial officersince of President Bush isn’t expected to approved these options three weeks ago ScrippsBrevard HowardCounty. Service In this position, the Clerk makeensures any recommendationsSadoff previously to Congress managedto the carry Clerk out Bush’sof the Circuit campaign pledgeto the toTitusville office a couple times a week. I go to the that all expenditures of county funds are authorizeduntil 2003, by afterCourt’s the 2002 busy congressional Viera office. Shel etheld younger that position workers for divert the someViera of the office. I go to the Melbourne office. You have to be law. last four years. accessible, and I am.” Here’s what to expect if Social elections. 6.2 percent payroll tax they owe on In general, the office does everything from issuing “I started my day at 6 o’clock in the morning and Sadoff is the first female Clerk of the Circuit Court Security is changed so that younger Basic Social Security checks would be wages to individual accounts that own marriage licenses to issuing jury summons. Clerks sometimes I didn’t leave the office until 8 or 9 o’clock at and Comptroller in Brevard County’s 167–year history. workerscollect documentary can invest some stamp of their tax, payrolnonrecurringl smaller intangible than callednight,” for saidin current Sadoff. law. stocks and bonds. “Politics is a rough sport,” said Sadoff. “I know I didn’t taxpersonal money property in private tax, accounts, and many as different finesDepending and on market“I did performance, that as a manager total andWorkers I feel just who as stronglyopted to take partwant would to see my head on a porcupine on social media.”
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MARCH 15, 2021 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 3 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Learning to parent indoor in the coronavirus pandemic versus out in public face coverings are important and essential. And while I am more than happy to say that I haven’t By Bree Watson To be clear, this pandemic has stolen something from had to use the fireman’s carry to remove a tantrum– UCF Forum columnist everyone. The tragic loss of lives and livelihoods is entranced toddler from a store — yet! — I also haven’t University of Central Florida heartbreakingly measurable, whereas the loss of opportu- been able to put lessons in pediatric patience to the test nities and experiences can’t be quickly tallied. Now two– outside of our home. These are the types of parent (Feb. 10, 2021) — “I don’t know how to be a parent in and–a–half years old, my toddler hasn’t been inside a store experiences I’m missing — for better or worse. And I know the real world!” I exclaimed to my husband. I was exasper- or restaurant in almost a year. No Target toy aisle. No I’m not alone. So, to all the other parents of youngsters ated, but finally realized the root of recent frustration. The cookie from the Publix bakery. And no going out to eat as a who are waiting a bit longer to venture into the great pandemic wasn’t letting me be a parent in public. family. In his world, it’s like these places don’t even exist. indoors with your tiny humans, I feel your frustration. At the start of shutdowns and social distancing last This thought reminded me of a speaker I saw at a My youngest son will be walking soon, and we will spring, my son was 19 months old and I was 34 weeks conference a couple years ago. The presenter, a master of celebrate his first birthday much like we celebrated his pregnant. I had already wondered how I would balance misdirection, told the crowd that his home contained a other firsts — as a family of four eager to return to normal, two kids under age 2 while doing everyday things, like secret room — but it was only a secret to his young yet respectful of the risks involved with rushing that running errands and going grocery shopping. Do you wear daughter. He planned to reveal the existence of this room return. the baby in a carrier and put the toddler in the shopping in the future in order to elicit a sense of magic and wonder, And so, I wait. Sometimes angrily, sometimes reluc- cart? What about places that don’t have shopping carts? much like when Dorothy opens the drab door of her tantly, sometimes in tears. Much like a toddler learning to How do you keep your curious kiddo from ducking under tornado–tossed home to the vibrant and colorful Land of be patient. bathroom stalls while you change the baby’s diaper? And Oz. most importantly, how on earth do I use the restroom with Is this what it will feel like to go back to normal? Will Bree Watson, 2004, is senior copywriter with two kids in tow? The toddler leashes I once mocked were my kids be awed by aisles of items? Amused by elevators UCF’s Communications and Marketing team. starting to look pretty good. and escalators? Or will they be oblivious to the newly She can be reached at [email protected]. Of course, I’m not the first parent to encounter these expanded outings? Only time will tell. situations. But because of the pandemic haven’t had to. I have two happy, healthy boys who have pretty much never been in a public, indoor setting together in their lives. ‘Accident, Suicide or Murder’ — Kepler Funk and Keith Szachacz at center of story We are not hermits, by any means. The boys go to Dorsey Pictures was recently in Brevard County filming was married to the successful Swiss banker Gloor. The daycare each weekday, so we try to minimize the risk of the latest episode of the hit series, “Accident, Suicide or episode will provide the viewer with explanations of the exposure the rest of the time. Murder.” The show, filming its third season, investigates case from both the prosecution and the defense perspec- They’re just too young to safely and effectively wear a the deaths that are considered just a little bit too mysteri- tives. face mask, so we keep them away from situations where ous. The hourlong episodes take viewers along on an The state argued that Sodre stood to inherit proceeds exploration of unbelievable true stories. from Gloor’s life insurance policy after she forged her name Each episode retraces the original investigations from as a beneficiary. This, they urged, was the motive for the the start to the finish. murder. Amazingly, while conducting their own investiga- Brevard Investigators lead viewers through all of the twists, tion, the case took the defense attorneys on an unexpected Business turns and surprises that crop up as they dissect the red journey to six different countries, while conducting 100– BBN News flags, show evidence, and point out the strange behavior plus depositions over a three–year period. that puts everything into question. Funk and Szachacz argued that Gloor was suicidal and The title of the show took center stage at the sensa- that the physical evidence proved that Sodre could not 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D tional trial conducted at the Viera Courthouse. Attorneys have murdered Gloor. West Melbourne, FL 32904 Kepler Funk and Keith Szachacz, of the Melbourne law In line with the theme of the series, the state argued (321) 951–7777 fax (321) 951–4444 firm Funk, Szachacz & Diamond, represented the pur- that a murder occurred, while the defense argued that BrevardBusinessNews.com ported “Black Widow,” Maria Sodre, who was indicted in either a suicide or an accident occurred. At the conclusion Brevard County and charged with first degree premedi- of the trial, Funk and Szachacz secured an acquittal for tated murder of her sixth husband, Alfred Gloor, who was Sodre. Many people, however, still believe that she got PUBLISHER found naked and dead having been washed up onto the away with murder. No air date is scheduled yet, but the Adrienne B. Roth sands of Cocoa Beach. series may be viewed on the Oxygen Channel and seen via At the time of the death, Sodre, a Brazilian National, Amazon, iTunes and Hulu. EDITOR Ken Datzman
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MARCH 15, 2021 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 5 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Supreme Court says racial disparities don’t prove discrimination; case could have a sweeping impact Equality of opportunity goes hand–in–hand with Democratic National Committee case before the end of By Judy Kent ([email protected]) causation. If a statistical impact is observed, but a State’s June. and David W. Almasi ([email protected]) election laws provide equal opportunity for everyone to Project 21, a leading voice of Black conservatives for National Center for Public Policy Research participate in the process, it follows that the State’s over 25 years, is sponsored by the National Center for election laws have not caused the disparate impact. The Public Policy Research. Its members have been quoted, WASHINGTON (March 2, 2021) — As part of an cause of the disparity in such a case is simply the “failure interviewed or published over 40,000 times since the important voting rights case being considered by the U.S. to take advantage of political opportunity.” program was created in 1992. Contributions to the Supreme Court, the Project 21 Black leadership network “The Voting Rights Act was signed into law over 50 National Center are tax–deductible and greatly appreci- joined a legal brief asking the justices to remember that years ago to eliminate discrimination against blacks at the ated, and may be earmarked exclusively for the use of “[e]qual protection should ensure that government ballot box. This groundbreaking and historic law should Project 21. decision–making is free from the taint of racial consider- not be manipulated into a vehicle to sow doubt, confusion, Founded in 1982, the National Center for Public Policy ations, but disparate impact liability does not allow racial chaos and racial animosity into the electoral process,” said Research is a non–partisan, free–market, independent impartiality.” Project 21 member Christopher Arps. conservative think–tank. Ninety–four percent of its The Court is hearing arguments in a case that may “Permitting so–called ‘ballot harvesting’ and the support comes from some 60,000 individuals, less than render unconstitutional many of the race–based conjec- counting of votes cast at a wrong precinct do just that. I four percent from foundations and less than two percent tures that mark sweeping new election reforms being hope the justices take this into consideration when they from corporations. Sign up for email updates at considered by the U.S. Congress. render their decision later this year.” NationalCenter.org. And follow Project 21 on Twitter at “Phony claims of voter suppression should never trump The justices will render a ruling on the Brnovich v. @Project21News for general announcements. legitimate voter integrity measures,” said Project 21 Co– Chairman Horace Cooper. “All Americans — Black, white or brown — benefit from ensuring that authentic, duly– Thurgood Marshall College Fund launches Dr. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice registered voters cast the ballots that decide what policies of current policies, at the community level, and channel and elected officials will govern their communities.” By Chevonne Mansfield that knowledge toward more effective policies and The case of Brnovich v. Democratic National Commit- [email protected] practices. The Center’s work will affirm the shared values tee will determine the constitutionality of challenges to Thurgood Marshall College Fund within the Black community while training the next Arizona laws prohibiting “ballot harvesting” and the generation of leaders and researchers to advance the cause counting of provisional ballots not cast in assigned voting WASHINGTON (Feb. 26, 2021) — Thurgood Marshall of racial equity and social justice. precincts. While these laws have been challenged as a College Fund (TMCF) has announced the launch of the “There couldn’t be a better time to launch The Dr. violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the 15th newly created Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice. N. Joyce Payne Center for Social Justice. This is the Amendment’s protections from racial discrimination The Center’s mission will be to advance research on moment when we must harness the resources within our infringing upon voting rights, they were upheld by the social justice, and to support change through new policies HBCU network to more explicitly address social inequi- lower federal appeals court. or programs that foster racial equity in America. ties,” said Dr. Harry Williams, president and CEO of the Project 21 joined an amici curiae (“friends of the court”) The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s goal is to create Thurgood Marshall College Fund. brief written by the Pacific Legal Foundation that was also synergy between its work with Historically Black Colleges l About the Thurgood Marshall College Fund joined by the Center for Equal Opportunity. Noting that and Universities (HBCUs) and their 150 –year history of Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College the Brnovich case compels the Court to decide “between uplifting the African American community by providing Fund is the nation’s largest organization exclusively two fundamentally different interpretations of the Voting opportunity through education. HBCUs have a rich and representing the Black College Community. TMCF Rights Act,” the brief argued that: well documented history of creating innovative solutions to member–schools include the publicly supported Histori- Reasonable minds can and do differ as to whether these long–standing barriers to African American achievement cally Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly policies are advisable or necessary. But neither policy and progress. Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80 percent of all imposes a racially discriminatory burden on voting. And With the launch of the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Center for students attending Black colleges and universities. neither policy deprives any Arizona voter of the equal Social Justice, TMCF will initiate cross–discipline research TMCF is also the source of top employers seeking top opportunity to cast a legal ballot. led by HBCU faculty and students working with other talent for competitive internships and good jobs. TMCF is In response to claims that statistical disparities prove legacy organizations and community activists. The a 501(c)(3) tax–exempt, charitable organization. For more racial discrimination, the brief further explained: integrated approach will provide insight on the real impact information about TMCF, visit www.tmcf.org.
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MARCH 15, 2021 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 7 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and FDACS welcome three new communications staffers to team have deep professional experience, profound creative and multicultural education. By Office of Communications vision, and a great appreciation for the various missions of l María Carolina “Maca” Casado: She will spearhead [email protected] FDACS, and I’m excited to welcome them to our team the department’s outreach to statewide Hispanic media Commissioner Nikki Fried sharing our work for Floridians with the state and nation.” and will be based in Miami, and most recently served as l Natasha Sutherland: She joins the department after Regional Press Secretary for the Biden–Harris presidential TALLAHASSEE (Feb. 8, 2021) — Agriculture Commis- serving as Deputy Director of Communications at the campaign in Florida. Previously, she served as Press sioner Nikki Fried recently announced the addition of Florida House Democratic Caucus, Office of the Minority Secretary for former U.S. Rep. Donna Shalala’s 2018 three new communications professionals to the Florida Leader, where she previously served as a Legislative Policy campaign, as Hispanic press director for the David Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office Analyst. She began her service in the Legislature as a Richardson for Congress campaign, and as Hispanic press of Communications. Journal Editor in the Florida House of Representatives. A secretary for the Hillary for America presidential cam- Natasha Sutherland will serve as Deputy Director of speaker of three languages, she has served as an adjunct paign in Florida. She has also served as a senior producer Communications, María Carolina “Maca” Casado will professor and language instructor at Florida State for TV Venezuela in Miami and as chief editor of interna- serve as Director of Hispanic Media, and Sarah Solomon University, Troy University, and Central Texas College, tional news for Glóbovision in Caracas, Venezuela. She will serve as Digital Director. The three new staff members along with K–12 teaching experience. earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass media will report to Director of Communications Franco Ripple. A military spouse, she worked with active–duty communication from Universidad Santa Maria in Venezu- “Communicating all the ways in which our department servicemembers, veterans, and their families to navigate ela, and a certificate in news, TV, and radio from helps keep Florida growing — promoting our $137 billion civilian employment, education, and VA services as a Universidad Central de Venezuela. agriculture community, protecting our consumers from transition assistance counselor while stationed in Ger- l Sarah Solomon: She serves as the governance and scams, fraud, and abuse, advocating for energy efficiency many. Natasha has earned three degrees from Florida media production coordinator at the Greater Tallahassee and cleaner water, ensuring our children are fed at school, State University, including a bachelor’s degree in Italian Chamber of Commerce. Solomon is the multimedia point and touching the lives of Floridians every day — is so and Spanish Language, a master’s degree in Italian person on numerous digital, video, and social media important,” said Fried. “Natasha, Maca, and Sarah each Studies, and a second master’s in bilingual, multilingual, initiatives. She has also served as lead videographer and editor at Unique Video Creations in Tallahassee, and previously served in the Panama City office of former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, providing constituent services and in–district media relations and video. Solomon began her career as a general assignment reporter for WMBB– TV, the ABC affiliate in Panama City, where she covered the station’s county government beat. She earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of West Florida. l About the FDACS Office of Communications: The Office of Communications informs the public and the media about programs, policies, and initiatives of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including agriculture, consumer protection, Hospice St Francis energy and water, food and nutrition, forestry, and the 19 divisions of the $1.7 billion state agency. Since January 2019, the Office of Communications has helped FDACS reach more than 158 million newspaper and print readers, new ad emailed more than 189 million television and radio viewers and listeners, and earned more than 714 million impressions on social media. FULL COLOR Amazon to open delivery station in Cocoa, to speed up deliveries for Brevard customers Amazon Logistics plans to open a new delivery station in Cocoa. The new delivery station will power Amazon’s last–mile delivery capabilities to speed up deliveries for customers around Brevard County. Packages are shipped to delivery stations from neigh- boring Amazon fulfillment and sortation centers and loaded into vehicles for final delivery to customers. Amazon offers highly competitive pay, benefits, and training programs for in–demand jobs. This delivery station will create hundreds of full– and part–time jobs, paying a $15 per–hour starting wage and offering a variety of benefits packages. Delivery stations also offer entrepreneurs the opportu- nity to build their own business delivering Amazon packages, as well as independent contractors the flexibility to be their own boss and create their own schedule delivering for Amazon Flex. To learn more, visit www.logistics.amazon.com and https://flex.amazon.com. Amazon expects the site located at Grissom Parkway to open later in 2021. This will be Amazon’s first delivery station in the City of Cocoa. Amazon has more than 150 delivery stations across the United States. BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 8 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information MARCH 15, 2021 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com
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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 10 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information MARCH 15, 2021 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com National organization Women In Bio launch 14th chapter; Connecticut has become nucleus of bioscience advancement steering committee to bring the mission of WIB to all By Marsha Morgenstern women across Connecticut. [email protected] “When I started in the industry, I heard the statistic Women In Bio that only 20 percent of leaders were women. This was attributed to the low rate of women entering the field. A SEA ISLAND, Ga. (March 03, 2021) — Women In Bio recent report showed about 46 percent of entering employ- (WIB), a national organization of professionals committed ees are now women, yet only 28 percent of leadership roles to promoting the careers, leadership and entrepreneurship are currently held by women,” Sobolov said. of women in the life sciences, has announced the launch of WIB–Connecticut will provide career and personal WIB–Connecticut, the 14th WIB chapter in North development programming to cultivate the pipeline of America. The WIB board of directors voted unanimously women scientists in Connecticut and support their on Feb. 18, 2021, to grant chapter status to the vibrant advancement and retention in the state to supply the WIB–Connecticut community. growing biotech industry. Formerly an extension of the WIB–Metro New York “As the biotech industry continues to grow in Connecti- Chapter, this region met all requirements to become an cut, our new chapter will build networks and foster women official chapter of WIB and was granted full chapter status scientists, entrepreneurs, and executives, helping advance by the board. Connecticut has become a nucleus of them in leadership roles both at academic centers as well bioscience advancement, and over the past decade, as in the biotech industry,” Sobolov said. Connecticut entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers and WIB–Connecticut is proud to launch with the support of investors have contributed to innovative bioscience Founding Sponsors: Marcum LLP and Wiggin and Dana expansion. LLP. Visit https://www.womeninbio.org/Connecticut for “I am very excited to welcome the Connecticut chapter more information. into WIB,” said WIB President and Board Chairwoman l About Women In Bio Kayla Valdes. “The Connecticut life sciences ecosystem has Founded in 2002 to support women employed in the CBRE affirmed its footing in the biotech community, and the field of life sciences from the classroom to the boardroom, women who will be leading this new chapter have worked WIB is a multifaceted organization with 14 chapters across pick up BBN tirelessly to build a strong community of life science North America and Montreal. It offers an array of profes- leaders with a bright future. The WIB board views the sional educational programs, peer to peer learning, 3/08/21 addition of this chapter as a valuable asset in our growing mentoring and networking opportunities, and is the only organization, which has blossomed to over 3,000 members organization for women that integrates all career levels page 10 within the past year.” and life sciences fields. WIB is funded by sponsors and WIB Executive Director Lisa Iadicicco agrees. “This partners dedicated to supporting women of all ages in their milestone helps further our mission, moving the needle on lifelong journey in the life sciences and beyond. equity and inclusion for all women in the life sciences and Visit http://www.womeninbio.org for more information. FULL COLOR beyond. 25 accomplished and passionate women, from l About WIB–Connecticut academia to industry, are volunteering their time to Founded in 2021, WIB–Connecticut is committed to broaden WIB’s reach and engage, educate and empower supporting innovation, networking, education, mentorship, the life sciences ecosystem in Connecticut,” she said. and entrepreneurship by providing our vibrant bioscience Susan Sobolov, chief operating officer at Caelum community a platform that promotes collaboration and Biosciences, said she “is excited to be leading this new access to resources and events. For more information, visit chapter” as its chairwoman and working with the chapter https://www.womeninbio.org/Connecticut. weVENTURE Women’s Business Center Continued from page 10 ing year for so many reasons, but clearly there is much to bUneke Magazine; Pamela Carithers, Executive Director, celebrate. We are inspired by the perseverance, drive and Lincoln Park Mainstreet; Jennifer Cleveland, Consultant, generosity of our nominees. The Women Who Rock event Inner Sight Living, Board Member, Center for the Visually is an opportunity to celebrate all of these amazing Impaired; Jennifer East and Lynn Kinnison, Co–Founders, nominees who are breaking barriers and inspiring others bUneke; Meredith Egan, COO, United Way of Indian through their work and leadership.” River; Marta “Tiki” Fiol, Founder and President, Teaching To register or learn more about becoming a sponsor for Interventions Keeping Individuality, Inc (TIKI Inc); the 2021 Women Who Rock awards, visit https:// Barbara Schlitt Ford, Executive Director, Environmental weventure.fit.edu/events/women–who–rock–awards. Learning Center and In–House Counsel, Coldwell Banker l About weVENTURE Paradise; Chris Kern, Board Member, LEAD Brevard; weVENTURE (formerly the Women’s Business Center), Ellena Little, Executive Director, Club Esteem; Tara launched in 2007 at Florida Tech, accelerates growth for Pagliarini, Executive Director, Family Promise of Brevard; entrepreneurs by providing customized coaching, business Stacey Patel, Brevard Democrats and Founder of education, mentorship and networking programs. Coronavirus Mutual Aid Network; Jonnie Mae Perry, weVENTURE is funded in part through a cooperative President, American Association of University Women; agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Claudia Prado, Director of Corporate Responsibility, Visit https://weventure.fit.edu or call (321) 674–7007 for Univision; Visalakshi Srinivasan, M.D., Aging Services more information, or to register for weVENTURE courses Clinic, Lincoln Park Mainstreet. and mentorship programs. “We are honored to recognize such hard–working and l About Florida Institute of Technology deserving women and local businesses that prioritize Florida Tech offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral diversity in their leadership ranks,” said weVENTURE degrees in aeronautics and aviation, engineering, comput- WBC Executive Director Kathryn Rudloff. ing and cybersecurity, business, science and mathematics, Rudloff added, “We were truly overwhelmed by the psychology, education and communication. Learn more at response to our call for nominations. 2020 was a challeng- www.fit.edu.
MARCH 15, 2021 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 11 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Growing community interest in ‘Living Docks’ program that helps restore water quality in Indian River Lagoon using oyster mats; early research encouraging
By Ken Datzman
Started in 2013, the “Living Docks” program has only gained community interest and involvement. The program was designed to help uplift a unique ecological asset — the Indian River Lagoon. The hands–on program involves wrapping dock pilings with oyster mats. The idea is that the mats help the growth of oysters, barnacles, and sponges, all of which are filter–feeders that remove excess nitrogen from waters by incorporating it into their shells and tissue as they grow. “The Living Docks program came about right around the time we were having those bad algae blooms in 2011 and 2012,” said Dr. Kelli Hunsucker, assistant professor of oceanography, ocean engineering, and marine sciences at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne. “People wanted to do something to help.” In March 2011, a major “superbloom” of green and blue–green algae was first seen in the Banana River. Soon, the bloom spread westward through the Barge Canal and into the northern Indian River Lagoon near Cocoa. Wastewater treatment facility discharges, septic systems, and excess fertilizer applications have led to harmful levels of nutrients and sediments entering the Indian River Lagoon, long an economic resource for the area. According to the Florida Oceanographic Society, nearly 1 million people live and work in the Indian River Lagoon region. The Lagoon accounts for $300 million in fisheries revenue, includes a $2.1 billion citrus industry, and generates more than $310 million in boat and marine sales annually. The diverse 156–mile–long estuary connects Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach counties. The largest portion of the Indian River Lagoon system — 71 percent of its area and nearly half its length — is within Brevard County. The Indian River Lagoon provides Brevard residents and visitors many opportunities and economic benefits. Florida Tech’s Dr. Robert Weaver, ocean engineer- ing associate professor, got the Living Docks initiative underway in late 2013. He partnered with Girl Scout Troop 156 (Citrus Council) based in Indian Harbour Beach to build oyster mats and oyster bags, and to deploy them in the Indian River Lagoon. BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth They first created a Living Dock in the Eau Gallie Florida Tech’s Dr. Kelli Hunsucker, oceanography assistant professor, says the ‘Living Docks’ program has been a success. It wa s area of the Indian River Lagoon. designed to repopulate certain areas of the Indian River Lagoon with oysters. The initiative involves wrapping dock pilings with oyster “Dr. Weaver, working with a group of Girl Scouts, mats. The idea is the mats facilitate the growth of oysters, barnacles, and sponges, all of which are filter–feeders that help remove excess came up with this idea of putting oyster mats around nitrogen from water by incorporating it into their shells and tissue as they grow. dock pilings,” said Dr. Hunsucker, who put on the conference table a mat filled with oyster shells to show Working with volunteers and local community waters. Oysters filter out harmful algae, nitrogen, the innerworkings of the project. “We wrap them groups, Dr. Hunsucker and Dr. Weaver of the Indian phosphorus, and other excesses. around dock pilings. Similar mats are used to do oyster River Lagoon Research Institute of Florida Tech run “You are only going to get oysters if there are restoration in the Mosquito Lagoon, as well as around the Living Docks program. oysters in the area. So our approach is, whatever the state and the country.” Oysters have a tremendous ecological value. That grows, grows. Barnacles, sponges, tubeworms, and sea Traditionally, the mats are placed on the water’s value may be the most important benefit they provide. squirts, for instance, all filter the water. So we want bottom, which requires permitting. They purify the Indian River Lagoon as they filter whatever is going to settle on these oyster shells, “You have to have the right environmental condi- water for their food. because they are going to provide that water filtration.” tions,” she said. “A lot of the Lagoon is covered with “An adult oyster — maybe the size of my thumb — Researchers have found that sea squirts — round, muck. So if you were to put these in muck, nothing can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day. That’s palm–sized animals also known as ascidians — can would live. Our approach was to wrap them around impressive,” said Dr. Hunsucker, who earned her Ph.D. thrive in dirty industrial areas and pristine waters dock pilings in order to raise them off the Lagoon degree in biological oceanography and her master’s alike, allowing researchers to detect and analyze waste bottom. This way, we didn’t have to worry about degree in chemical oceanography from Florida Tech. permitting. We use the infrastructure that is there.” Sediment and nitrogen cause problems in Lagoon Please see The Living Docks, page 19
BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 12 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information MARCH 15, 2021 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Ottinger family has run Minuteman Printery in downtown Melbourne for decades, now looks to expand; real estate for sale, two–story flex building
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One of the oldest family owned businesses of its kind in Brevard County — Minuteman Printery Inc. in downtown Melbourne — is now looking to expand into larger quarters and its current building, a piece of prime real estate, is up for sale. Third–generation family members Luke Ottinger and Seth Ottinger, brothers, are helping steer the storied enterprise today. Located at 107 E. New Haven Ave., the 52–year–old commercial–printing and screen–printing company has honed a deep roster of clients over the past decades, from schools to churches to all types of businesses. “We’ve had repeat customers for 20, 25, and even 30 years,” said Seth Ottinger. “We’re proud of that. It has helped us form a solid customer base for Minuteman Printery.” Minuteman Printery was launched in the late 1960s, a period that was considered by historians as the peak years of the “space race.” The space race was capped on July 20, 1969, when the U.S. landed the first humans on the moon in the Apollo 11 lunar module. “Minuteman Printery was originally started by my grandfather, Anthony Piechulis. He started the business in 1969 in a garage in Indialantic with a friend,” said Luke Ottinger. In 1974, their grandfather built the facility that now houses Minuteman Printery in Melbourne. “We have been at this location (107 E. New Haven Ave.) all these years. My parents took over the business from my grandfather,” said Luke Ottinger. “Back then when the building was constructed, New Haven Avenue was only two lanes,” said Seth Ottinger, who handles Minuteman Printery’s graphic design and information technology work. “Just look at how this area has grown over the years. Downtown Melbourne is thriving today.” Downtown Melbourne is a vibrant shopping and entertainment destination on the Space Coast. Hotels are being constructed, high–rise luxury condominiums are going up in the area, and new businesses are moving in. The construction boom in downtown started several years ago, and continues today. BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth “There has been a transformation of the downtown Brothers Luke, right, and Seth Ottinger oversee Minuteman Printery Inc. on East New Haven Avenue. The business was originally s tarted market and we have seen the changes take place over the in 1969 by their grandfather, Anthony Piechulis. In 1974 he built the facility that houses Minuteman Printery. The brothers plan to years,” said Seth Ottinger. “It’s been exciting.” relocate the business to larger quarters. The two–story flexible space building is for sale. It’s a prime piece of real estate in downtown Downtown Melbourne is part of the Florida Main Street Melbourne. Mandy Moyles Gonnella of RE/MAX Alternative Realty in downtown Melbourne is marketing the property. program. The program is an economic development tool designed to revitalize downtown areas. president of the national Shriners organization. She was Cities. “My grandmother would drive that truck all day One of the program’s approaches is “economic vitality.” ahead of her time, I believe. She was a great organizer, a and all night, all the way to Minnesota by herself. She was This particular program component focuses on capital, great leader.” in her 70s at the time. She was a mission–oriented incentives, and other financial tools to assist new and “My parents said she should have gone into politics. She individual,” said Luke Ottinger. existing businesses, catalyze property development, and was a go–getter; at ease talking with anybody,” he added. Minuteman Printery has been able to grow and sustain create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and Shriners International is the fraternity that founded itself because Luke and Seth Ottinger’s parents expanded innovators who drive local economics. Shriners Hospitals for Children and its official philan- the business to include screening printing. Generations of the Ottingers have been entrepreneurs. thropy in 1922. The fraternity, which has nearly 200 “My father and mother started doing screen printing for Luke Ottinger said in the early years of Minuteman chapters in several countries, and thousands of clubs T–shirts and apparel,” said Seth Ottinger. Printery his grandfather was able to win business from the around the world, continues to support this unique health– “We still have a lot of printing customers, but the Azan Shriners, of which he was a local member, and set care system. apparel segment has really taken off. A lot of our business the company on a path to growth. Their grandmother spearheaded local book drives for has shifted to that market. We’ve seen good growth year “He printed brochures and other materials for them. He the Shriners’ organization. The books would be loaded into after year. Screen–printed T–shirts are a mainstay. I was not only doing print jobs locally for the Shriners, but a U–Haul vehicle and then taken to the Midwest. believe there will always be a need for screen–printed also for the different Shriner affiliates around the nation.” There is a Shriners Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis– Luke Ottinger added, “My grandmother once served as St. Paul. That area of the state is known as the Twin Please see Minuteman Printery Inc., page 21
MARCH 15, 2021 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 13 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Brevard Eye Center, one of county’s most widely recognized providers of ophthalmology care, now TRES VISION Group consultative ophthalmology, which By Christa K. Santos provides the required expertise to treat [email protected] more complex conditions in certain areas of Marketing and Public Relations the eye. Currently, Dr. Tres also serves as CKS Marketing Communications an associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Central Florida’s College (March 2, 2021) — Leading the way in of Medicine. UCF is currently the largest innovative and state–of–the–art advances public university in the nation. in eye–care services, Brevard Eye Center is TRES VISION Group offers comprehen- now TRES VISION Group. sive care ranging from the most routine eye For more than five decades, Brevard care to specialized, cutting–edge treat- County residents have been served by one ments. As one of the most advanced eye of region’s most widely recognized provid- centers in the country, it was the first in ers of optometry and ophthalmology Florida to offer LipiFlow, a non–surgical services. procedure for dry eyes. The treatment is Under the leadership of Dr. Rafael quick and painless, using heat and Trespalacios, medical director and lead pressure to offer patients dry eye relief. surgeon, TRES VISION Group continues to Additionally, Dr. Tres was one of the first grow, providing patients of all ages surgeons in the world to perform a throughout the region with a full spectrum bladeless laser corneal transplant. More of highly specialized eye–care services, with recently, TRES VISION Group became the Viera three convenient locations along the Space first in North America to offer minimally Coast. invasive glaucoma surgery with the pick up BBN Dr. Trespalacios, better known to his OMNI 2 device, a no implant alternative to patients as “Dr. Tres,” and his medical the world’s smallest medical device. 3/01/21 team consisting of Dr. Leslie Collins, TRES VISION Group is the first in the Dr. Lauren Hansen and Dr. William Riehl country to offer the CataLaze Refractive page 18 Jr., recognize that every patient that walks option including ORA with “VerifEYE,” a through their doors entrusts them with new intraoperative test option that their most precious gift — the gift of sight. provides real–time measurements of the It is through this reflection, that TRES patient’s eye during cataract surgery with FULL COLOR VISION Group provides the highest level of no additional cutting. Prior to the cutting–edge, specialized eye care, focused CataLaze option including ORA with on a patient–centered approach as its VerifEYE, eye surgeons were unable to pinnacle standard of care. This cooperative assess the quality of vision during a care model enhances optimal patient cataract procedure and would often have to outcomes and experiences, as compassion- wait weeks or even months after the ate and dedicated providers guide their surgery to determine the accuracy of the patients along their journey toward better procedure and the patient’s visual results. vision, as well as a better vision for their While normal cataract surgery only lives. removes the cataract, patients who choose This patient–centered philosophy CataLaze can have their overall vision translates into all levels of care and improved at the same time. Backed by practice. “Love people. Love truth. Spread history and science already, more than the light. Change the world,” says Dr. Tres. 20,000 patients in Brevard have benefitted “When we meet with patients, we literally from Dr Tres’ innovative approach to and symbolically enlighten them as we cataract surgery. learn and teach about what is going on In the patient–centered care philosophy, with their eyes.” patient education is a high priority. The TRES VISION Group recognizes that team at TRES VISION Group ensures restoring and preserving the gift of sight, patients are well informed and understand gives patients their freedom back. Freedom all of the treatment plans that are avail- to enjoy the things they were previously able and appropriate for their eyes. They unable to do when they had vision prob- take the time to listen and learn about lems. Patients are drawn to TRES VISION each individual, their lifestyles, and Group because of its excellent reputation hobbies, so they can make the best and peer recognition as one of the best eye decisions for their care and treatment centers in the country. options. As one of the area’s leading ophthal- “We believe in educating every patient mologists, Dr. Tres offers many highly about their options,” says Dr Tres. “To specialized services due to his extensive better serve them, we want to understand education and training. He is a graduate of their lifestyle and what they want to the University of South Florida’s medical improve about their eyesight. This is what school and went on to become a board– we consider the next level of patient care. certified ophthalmologist with distinctions Let’s give to each patient what they are throughout his medical and surgical looking for and provide the best outcomes training. and results.” His fellowship training included an Visit www.TRESVISION.com online for additional year studying cataracts and more information or call (321) 984–3200.
BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 14 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information MARCH 15, 2021 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Regions expands Paycheck Protection Program loan application portal to new customers; can now benefit more small businesses preferred SBA lender in its markets. By Jennifer Ardis Elmore Qualifying small businesses are eligible to receive [email protected] funds under the PPP in the form of forgivable loans. Vice President, Market Public Relations Regions reopened its PPP application portal in January as Regions Bank Corporate Communications the second round of PPP funding began nationwide. During the first round of PPP funding in 2020, Regions BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Feb. 23, 2021) — Regions Bank facilitated more than $4.8 billion in PPP loans for clients has announced the company is expanding access to its across the 15 states served by Regions branches. The Slug a Bug Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application overwhelming majority of these loans went to companies portal to allow more small businesses to apply for funding. with fewer than 100 employees. Regions shares updated pick up BBN Across the banking industry, many lenders have COVID–recovery resources with clients through this link accepted PPP loan applications primarily from existing on Regions.com. 3/01/21 clients, rather than new clients. By expanding access to its “From our bankers to our technology teams and others, PPP application portal to reach more small businesses, the people of Regions Bank are working every day to page 9 Regions will continue facilitating PPP loan requests for support small businesses through the PPP application existing clients while also extending the service to new process,” said Nikki Stephenson, head of Commercial clients who begin a business banking relationship with Credit Products for Regions Bank. Regions. “In addition to facilitating applications, we are FULL COLOR “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy constantly staying in tune with the latest guidance from and are critical to the growth and success of our communi- the U.S. Treasury and SBA to provide updated informa- ties,” said Leroy Abrahams, head of Community Affairs tion to business owners seeking funding. With the for Regions Bank. “We recognize the stress and uncer- expansion of our loan application portal to new business tainty COVID–19 has created for small–business owners clients, we are making an even greater impact for local and their employees. With the expansion of our Paycheck businesses while using our resources to serve more Protection Program loan application process, Regions is people.” committed to getting vital funds into the hands of those Beyond PPP funding, the comprehensive COVID–19 working across our communities to keep small businesses response from Regions Bank, along with the nonprofit open and people employed.” Regions Foundation, has included more than $5 million in PPP is a program established and managed by the community contributions supporting relief and recovery. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide crucial l About Regions Financial Corporation financing for companies suffering financial impacts amid Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF), with $147 billion uncertainties caused by COVID–19. The SBA is the in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of organization that approves and allocates funding. Regions the nation’s largest full–service providers of consumer and and other banks serve as facilitators, connecting their commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage clients with the SBA option. Regions has long served as a products and services. Sara Queen joins MetLife Investment Management as head of Real Estate Equity group; Wilsmann to retire after long career in industry $32.7 billion Real Estate Equity portfolio, which com- By James Murphy prises core, core–plus, build–to–core, value–add and [email protected] opportunistic strategies for the firm’s institutional clients Nautique MetLife, Inc. and MetLife’s general account. She joins from Mapletree Investments, a global real pick up BBN WHIPPANY, N.J. — MetLife Investment Manage- estate development, investment and capital management ment, the institutional asset management business of company headquartered in Singapore, where she was 3/08/21 MetLife Inc. (NYSE: MET), has appointed Sara Queen, a head of the company’s North America business. After former Brevard resident, as managing director and head joining Mapletree Investments in 2018, Queen tripled the page 8 of Real Estate Equity, effective March 15, 2021. firm’s U.S. real estate equity assets under management Reporting to Robert Merck, senior managing director (AUM) to $10 billion. and global head of MetLife Investment Management’s Prior to Mapletree Investments, Queen spent 11 years Real Estate and Agriculture business, Queen will succeed at Brookfield as head of asset management for the FULL COLOR Mark Wilsmann, who is retiring at the end of March after company’s U.S. office portfolio, in addition to overseeing more than 30 years with the company. strategic planning and management of their expanding “Sara’s passion for commercial real estate, her strong closed end accounts business. Before Brookfield, she spent client relationships and her leadership and business nine years at Clarion Partners in a variety of asset development experience make her the perfect choice to management and portfolio management roles. lead our Real Estate Equity group into a new era,” said Queen began her asset management career at MetLife ITG Realty Merck. in 1991, before departing in 1996 to pursue her MBA “I thank Mark for his many contributions to the degree from Harvard Business School. She also holds a pick up BBN company over the years. He leaves our Real Estate Equity bachelor’s degree in economics and history from Wellesley 3/01/21 platform well–positioned as he passes the baton to Sara, College. who throughout her career has proven time and time MetLife Investment Management’s Real Estate group ! !!" again that she’s eager to roll up her sleeves, build a has offices in the U.S. and international markets, page 10 winning platform and drive real value for institutional including London, Mexico City, Santiago and Tokyo. ##$%&' ( clients. We couldn’t be happier to have her join the team,” As of Dec. 31, 2020, MetLife Investment Management %)*+ ,! added Merck. had $106.7 billion in commercial real estate AUM and --- Queen will oversee MetLife Investment Management’s $659.6 billion in total AUM. . FULL ! COLOR
MARCH 15, 2021 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 15 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Hospitality Life set to host Sunset Run March 18 at The Avenue; in support of local hospitality workers Hospitality Life is set to host its first, family friendly employees, Hospitality Life “has and will continue to offer Buz Underill, owner of Squid Lips Grill, and Chris Hospitality Hustle 2–Miler Sunset Run to support support through the difficult times caused by the Conneen, owner of Pizza Gallery and 28 North. Brevard’s hospitality industry workers — an industry that pandemic.” As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, Hospitably Life’s has been hit particularly hard this past year because of the COVID–19’s impact on the hospitality industry can be purpose is to provide life–giving resources to the operators COVID–19 pandemic. seen through staggering statistics from this past year. and employees of the hospitality industry (Proverbs 15:31). The run/walk event will take place from 5–8 p.m. on Nearly 2.5 million restaurant employees remain unem- Hospitality Life strives to build community through its March 18 at The Avenue Viera. Participants can sign up as ployed, 110,000 restaurants have closed, and the industry positive events, a website of resources, community an individual, team, or sponsor. Adult tickets are $30 each, has seen a loss of more than $240 billion in sales. outreach, and social media connections. To learn more and children age 12 or younger can sign up for $15 each. A Hospitality Life was founded in 2016 by businessmen about this organization, visit https://hospitalitylife.org. $3 signup fee will apply to all tickets. To register for this event, visit http://runningzone.rsupartner.com. After the Sunset Run, participants can enjoy a post– Comedian Brian Regan to perform in concert on April 18 at the King Center race celebration at The Avenue Viera’s Central Park The King Center in Melbourne will present Brian Regan in concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 18. Tickets are on sale during their monthly “Thirsty 3rd Thursday” event. This at Kingcenter.com. They begin at $62.50 (inclusive of fees). event will include live music, complimentary snacks, and Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with “Vanity free drinks. Fair” calling him “The funniest stand–up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s Hospitality Life is a community of local hospitality favorite comedian.” Having built his 30–plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Regan’s non–stop theater industry owners, operators, and employees who provide tour continuously fills venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year. helpful and generous resources, activities, and services in He stars in his own Netflix series, “Stand Up and Away! With Brian Regan,” which premiered on Christmas Eve 2018. order to bring forward a more abundant life. He and Jerry Seinfeld executive produce the four–episode original half–hour series that combines sketch comedy and Through sponsorships and programs like “Feed the stand–up comedy. Need,” which provides free meals to out–of–work industry The phone number for the King Center ticket office is (321) 242–2219.
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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 16 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information MARCH 15, 2021 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Six Brevard Public School art educators are selected for 2021 Nancy Baur Dillen Art Teacher Scholarships State College professor of art Nancy Baur Dillen and her ing,” said Theresa Grimison, president and CEO of the By Lisa Davidson husband Rick to create the scholarship program with the Community Foundation for Brevard. “The Dillens’ [email protected] Community Foundation for Brevard so that art teachers philanthropy truly powers potential.” Community Foundation for Brevard would have an opportunity to share, develop and grow as l About Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts artists and as educators. A committee made up of artists, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is a national art (Feb. 24, 2021) — As schools have shifted to digital or educators and community members review the applica- education center. The school offers weekend, one– and hybrid learning this past year, the ability for teachers to tions and make recommendations of the finalists to the two–week workshops for the beginner to advanced artists design creative learning experiences is even more impor- Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. taught by national and international practicing studio tant. Art educators help young learners see the world in a “Art educators help broaden student’s perspectives and artists and university faculty. Students work and learn in new way, introducing kids to creativity and innovation. their ability to think creatively,” said Nancy Dillen. “Upon professionally equipped studios on a 14–acre residential Often, these educators struggle with limited resources and returning from the week–long Arrowmont experience, campus in Gatlinburg. funding, much less the opportunity to enrich their own attendees are filled with excitement, inspiration, and ready l About Community Foundation for Brevard professional development. to bring a new energy back to their classrooms. As lifelong The Community Foundation for Brevard serves as a Since 2015, 32 scholarships have been awarded to learners ourselves, Rick and I are grateful that we can resource and leader for philanthropic individuals and Brevard Public School art educators through the Nancy enrich the teachings of so many local art educators through organizations to enhance and sustain Brevard County’s Baur Dillen Art Teacher Scholarship at the Community this unique scholarship opportunity.” quality of life. An independent, 501(c)(3) organization, the Foundation for Brevard that are helping to inspire both “Rick and Nancy Dillen’s vision and generosity posi- foundation manages funds for the philanthropic commu- local art educators and the students they teach. tively impacts the lives of local artists and educators, nity with the goal of providing a perpetual source of income The Community Foundation for Brevard has an- generating an ever–expanding ripple that carries thou- for charitable causes while protecting the investment. For nounced the six Brevard Public School art teachers sands of children into a future filled with creative think- more information about the foundation, visit cfbrevard.org. selected as recipients of the 2021 Nancy Baur Dillen Art Teacher Scholarship: l James Finch — Westshore Jr./Sr. High, Melbourne Studios of Cocoa Beach showcasing work of Jacquilyn Eusanio through March l Marisa Flint — Edgewood Jr./Sr. High, Merritt Island The Studios of Cocoa Beach continues its series of mini–solo exhibitions with the work of painter Jacquilyn Eusanio. l Kimberly Haggard — Quest Elem, Melbourne The public can view her exhibition during the month of March. The gallery is located at 165 Minuteman Causeway in l Marguerite King — Cape View Elem, Cape Canaveral downtown Cocoa Beach. l Renee Nixon — Viera High, Viera Eusanio began painting as therapy while dealing with cancer. Having won that battle, she continues to create works l Annamarie Zink — Eau Gallie High, Melbourne that showcase the vibrancy of life, focusing on the natural world which we too often take for granted. Her acrylic paint- During the summer of 2021, the scholarship will ings, some as large as 4–by–6 feet, demand attention. Eusanio’s love of flowers produces meadows of windblown blooms provide funding to cover tuition, related fees, and room and filled with texture and bold colors. In contrast her water–series paintings are “cool and blue,” inspired by her Cocoa Beach board for one–week workshops of each teacher’s choice at locale. Her recent abstracts include subtle layers in silvery grays. The exhibition includes a varied selection of her work. the internationally recognized visual art education center, The Studios of Cocoa Beach, a nonprofit gallery, is home to 35 area artists working in a variety of mediums. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tenn. 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Florida Tech’s online business and psychology programs ranked among nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report Affirming its status as a leader in online program continues to receive high marks. education, Florida Tech bachelor’s degree In December, it was named a Top 50 programs in business and psychology were program nationwide by The Princeton ranked among the nation’s best in U.S. Review. U.S. News confirmed its excel- News & World Report’s new “2021 Best lence, ranking it in the top 40 programs Online Bachelor’s Programs.” among 153 private schools. 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She made me a little Sea squirts look like they are “rubbery blobs.” They volunteers examined 10 of the docks, looking at the ‘ocean’ in a bottle. We read together. Sister Mary can filter up to 24 gallons of water a day and commonly mats’ effectiveness at promoting growth. instilled in me this love of science and the ocean. I reside on pier pilings, ships’ hulls, rocks, and the back “Morgan went out in the fall and again in the winter knew I wanted to be an oceanographer by the time I of large crabs, she said. to look at the docks,” said Dr. Hunsucker. “We know was 8 years old. It was just a matter of how I got there The Living Docks program works throughout the the temperature changes with seasonality. So different and where I was going to do it.” county, as far north as Cape Canaveral and as far organisms might be growing and she wanted to see She stayed in New Jersey for her bachelor’s degree, south as Sebastian. “We have about 13 docks so far. We how many live oysters were on our mats. Morgan earning it in oceanography from Stockton University. are going to install two more this spring. We kind of looked at 10 docks. Only two didn’t have oysters and Some Florida Tech graduates taught there. went on a hiatus because of the virus pandemic. It’s a that was because of their location. She was excited, “There were two Florida Tech graduates who were huge community project with various organizations blown away. People would be surprised as to how large super hallmarks in my education at that school. They and individuals involved,” said Dr. Hunsucker. some of the live oysters are.” encouraged me to come to Florida Tech. I did my The team does a site inspection to make sure the Gilligan also examined organisms from four of the graduate education at Florida Tech and fell in love dock candidate is structurally sound. “We look at locations in a 48–hour laboratory experiment. She with the area and my work.” what’s growing around the dock and we also consider looked at the science behind the oysters and other Another tool Florida Tech uses to teach students the depth in selection of a particular site. If everything organisms’ ability to filter algae and suspended about the Indian River Lagoon is a refurbished looks good, we’ll have a meeting with the community particles from the water. The early research showed recreational vehicle filled with microscopes, seine nets, and explain the process.” positive results for the Living Docks program. water–quality instruments, computers, and other The next thing on the agenda is to conduct an “Morgan doused the tanks with algae she collected equipment. The “Lagoon Science Bus,” parked at the oyster–mat–making workshop, she said. from the Lagoon and over a 48–hour experiment she Florida Tech campus, usually travels to schools and “The community does the bulk of the work. We monitored changes, essentially changes in the chloro- area events to provide hands–on educational experi- provide the materials to construct the mats and the phyll. That allowed us to measure how much algae was ences and demonstrations related to the Indian River community members build them. It’s a great partner- present at 24 hours and 48 hours. We are able to Lagoon. ship. We’ve had oyster–mat workshops that have been quantify the impact the organisms are having at “The Lagoon Science Bus is wrapped in fun scenes, attended by more than 100 people. Anyone can do it — removing algae,” said Dr. Hunsucker. with dolphins, manatees, and turtles. There is a cool from youngsters to senior citizens. They bring food, She added, “I know oysters are filtering the water. sunset on the back of the RV,” said Dr. Hunsucker, who socialize, and have a good time.” We’ve done some studies where we found that the mats operates the vehicle with Dr. Weaver and Florida Tech She says it takes from 30 to 60 minutes to construct also attracted additional things like shrimp and crab graduate students. “The bus has a wet laboratory space an oyster mat. Each oyster shell has a hole drilled in it. and fish.” and benchtop space where we can do experiments. “We predrill the shells. Sometimes we actually take our Dr. Hunsucker said there is “definitely a growing The Lagoon Science Bus travels to elementary drill press to the dock location and the community interest in the Living Docks program. We would like to schools, middle schools, and high schools. “The stu- members help us drill the oyster shells.” see more docks implemented throughout the Indian dents love it,” she said. “Sometimes we take it to Once the mats are made, Florida Tech students do River Lagoon. They are making a difference.” different events. When we go to the schools, we have a most of the installation. She said during the pandemic, initially in March set of education modules. We talk about seagrass, “But there are also community members who get and April, “to me the Indian River Lagoon was in the habitats in the Lagoon, and water chemistry. The into the water and help us attach the mats to the dock. best shape I’ve seen it in a long time. I’m not sure students are hands–on with the different modules, And community members are on top of the dock why.” including one about instrumentation. Dr. Weaver even handing down supplies, taking trash, and telling us Dr. Hunsucker’s interest in the ocean began at an has a drone that be brings.” where we need to put the mats. This is truly a project early age. She grew up in New Jersey. “We were going to two to three schools a month that centers on teamwork,” said Dr. Hunsucker. “My family went to the Jersey Shore every summer. before the pandemic. We would spend from one to two Initial findings on the Living Docks deployed around My mother had an aunt who was a college professor. hours at the schools. The Lagoon Science Bus is a great the Indian River Lagoon have shown every dock has She was a nun. Sister Mary Nicholas Farley wrote educational tool for students and creates a lot of some level of organism growth, with the quantity and children’s science books. I remember being an 8–year– interest. We’re anxious to get back on the road with the type of growth depending on its location. Over the fall, old and being fascinated by her. She would tell me bus,” said Dr. Hunsucker.
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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 22 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information MARCH 15, 2021 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Brevard Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Continued from page 1 She added, Scott (Ellis) encouraged me to seek this had a two–day job fair in Viera and Titusville. We strategy and are aligned with organizational values. office, and I am glad I did. This office has been a big learned early in the process there was a lot of interest “Everybody wants to feel like their work is appreci- part of my life.” in the positions we posted.” ated,” said Sadoff. “And we are going to show our Next year will mark Sadoff’s 25th anniversary with They received more than 100 applications for one appreciation to outstanding employees through this the Brevard’s Clerk of the Circuit Court. entry–level job opening “in our file room in Titusville. program.” “I started with the Clerk’s Office in 1997,” she said. People are trying to get back to work. Rachel originally Her office has also made big strides using technology “I have seen the county grow. Sandy Crawford was the wanted to have the job fair in spring 2020, but it didn’t to streamline processes. Clerk of the Circuit Court. I was a traveling clerk for work out because of the pandemic,” said Winik. An example is the “Brevard Electronic Court injunctions. That was interesting. At the time, judges Sadoff said the job fair “gives people the opportunity Application,” or BECA, technology which offers online had what was called a ‘duty week.’ Each judge did to learn about our office. We’ve had some outstanding access to court records pursuant to Florida Supreme injunctions all week. I traveled the county with each candidates take part in that job fair. Now, we’re Court administrative order 2014–19. judge that was scheduled for the particular week.” starting to interview the candidates. We are looking to Sadoff said the latest advancement for her office has Sadoff went on to earn promotions and advance up hire from 10 to 12 people. Just about every month, we been the implementation of a new system called the ranks in management at the Clerk of the Circuit have people who retire or relocate. So we are going to “Jurymark,” which allows jurors to check–in for jury Court. She’s been an assistant supervisor, supervisor, continue to host job fairs.” selection online, like checking in for a flight. and manager. She has supervised various departments, Sadoff also plans for her office to host seminars for Before Jurymark, jurors received a summons in the such as customer service, data entry, and scanning and the public. People will be able to learn about evictions, mail. “We have successfully converted to Jurymark,” records management. Early in her career, she also probate guardianship, small claims court, and how to said Sadoff. “The system allows jurors to fill out worked in the criminal law department of the office. obtain a judgment lien on a debtor’s real property, information online. I think the jurors appreciate that “Scott was just coming into office and I was just among other areas. convenience. I believe Jurymark is a good thing for the going out on maturity leave,” said Sadoff, who earned “We are going to be rolling out dates for the semi- community, for the judiciary, and for the defendants her master’s degree in public administration from nars and inform the public,” she said. because it’s their day in court.” Barry University, attending school in the evening. Another communications initiative in the making is Unlike many government entities, Clerks’ offices “Grace, our first child, was born in February of that a newsletter, which will be emailed to people who sign operate on a cash basis month–to–month, depending on year. I was actually going to leave the Clerk’s Office. I up to receive it. The newsletter will be published either fines, fees, and court costs to fund critical public was going to raise my daughter and be a stay–at–home monthly or quarterly and will keep residents up–to– services. mother.” date on Clerk of the Circuit Court changes. But there are many services and activities that have But her decision changed after Ellis contacted “The newsletter will be informative,” she said. “It no associated fees or revenue. Examples are domestic Sadoff. “What can I do to keep you on staff?” he said. will detail changes we’re planning to make at the violence injunctions and indigence cases. She added, “I didn’t know Scott at the time. My sister Clerk’s Office. This is a county office. I have given group Despite Florida’s population growth, funding for was an attorney here for a while and was familiar with tours. We show people the clerks, the courtrooms, and Clerks’ offices has decreased sharply because of the Scott through County Commission involvement. I so forth. We have a program called ‘Behind the Scenes’ instability of revenue generated in the fines–and–fees– suggested telecommuting to him and he accepted. I at the Moore Justice Center.’ Schools, clubs, associa- based system. The virus pandemic has only com- telecommuted and worked on projects within our office tions and organizations take part in the program, and pounded those budget challenges for Clerks’ offices for five years.” they love it. They say they learn a lot about the sys- around the state. Sadoff said that “was a great experience because tem.” “We are solid right now,” said Sadoff. “We did some Scott partnered me with Patricia Smith, who became Her office has also formed an Employee Recognition furloughs and layoffs. We knew going into the fourth our chief deputy. She had extensive knowledge of the Committee. To show appreciation, many employers quarter of last year we were going to see a $1.5 million Clerk’s Office. She vested her knowledge in me. It was implement ongoing recognition programs designed to shortfall. But we received $500,000 from the Florida an excellent learning opportunity for me.” thank employees for a variety of achievements. The Rights Restoration Coalition. That was huge for us and Today, the chief deputy clerk is attorney Jason achievements can range from actions that embody the it was a surprise. They paid off fines of old cases. We Arthur. He just joined the organization. “Jason worked organization’s core values to systems improvements. worked closely with them. Statewide, they paid off for the state attorney’s office,” said Sadoff. “He has an “Rachel has just established a committee that a millions of dollars in fines and fees which benefited impressive resume and great sense of humor. We’re group of employees sit on and will make recommenda- Clerks’ offices.” excited to have Jason as part of our team.” tions to her and to senior management on ways in The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition pays off She said Ellis was both a “mentor and a friend.” which to recognize employees throughout the year,” fines and fees in order for citizens owing the fines to Staff meetings were always interesting and wide open said Winik. “This could be for an employee’s length–of– have their voting rights restored. In 2020, that organi- to debate, said Sadoff. service milestone or for superior customer service, for zation reportedly paid off more than $25 million in fines “He welcomed different views and opinions on issues example. We currently have an award for going ‘Above and fees for people in Florida looking to regain their we discussed in meetings. He always wanted to hear a and Beyond,’ so we’re building on our employee– voting rights. different perspective on an issue other than his. Scott recognition efforts.” Sadoff also said the Recording Department within welcomed that with everybody in the office, and we’re In a survey by the Society of Human Resource the Official Records Division of the Brevard Clerk of the doing the same today. That’s how you move an organi- Management, the majority of HR professionals said Circuit Court is experiencing “good numbers, probably zation forward and make changes that benefit the that recognition programs have a “positive” impact on record numbers.” community.” retention and recruitment, two of the top HR workforce Many different document types are recorded con- She said her office is putting a lot of emphasis on the challenges. cerning real property mortgages, deeds, leases, and customer experience. “I’m rotating our customer– In the survey — “Using Recognition and Other other documents. The recorded documents create the service supervisors and our assistant customer–service Workforce Efforts to Engage Employees” — 68 percent Official Records. “The market is strong, especially real supervisors once a month at the different office loca- of HR professionals agreed that employee recognition estate. That helps our budget.” tions around the county. They will have the opportunity has a positive impact on retention and 56 percent said The staff at the Clerk’s Office is involved in commu- to work in the various markets where our offices are.” such programs also help with recruitment. nity service and helping charities. February was As the new Clerk of the Circuit Court, one of Sadoff’s While employee recognition (cited by 80 percent of Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month goals is to extend the office’s reach to the community– the respondents) was the most common type of work- and the staff hosted a fundraiser. “The employees are at–large. “One of Rachel’s key initiatives is revamping place program, organizations offered a variety of working on ways in which we can give back to the the way we communicate with the public,” said Winik. programs to influence workforce culture. community throughout the year, and help nonprofits,” “We are making a big push into the use of social–media Findings from the survey also indicate that em- said Winik. platforms. And in just a month and a half, we’re seeing ployee recognition programs should be tailored to the “I’m honored to lead the dedicated staff at the success.” organization to have the most positive impact. 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