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Real–estate developers come and go in communities. Coy Clark has been on the job for 40 years. His company has developed more than 30 residential communities in Brevard and surrounding counties and owns a portfolio of shopping plazas and office buildings in the region. The Bentonville, Ark., native worked directly with Sam Walton and his son Rob Walton in the development of the first 15 Walmart stores in Florida. Clark also worked closely with golf great Gary Player developing the Gary Player BLACK ONLY type Signature Course at Baytree National Golf Links in Melbourne, and the 600–lot custom– home development there. He has guided The Coy A. Clark Company masterfully over the decades, and through some tumultuous economic cycles. Early in his real–estate investing career, Clark honed a disciplined buy–and–hold wealth–building strategy, with the long–term goal of paying off all his mortgages on the properties he owned and generating a cash–flow business. Clark began his journey in life on the athletic field, learning the discipline and competitive spirit that helped shape him, first as an educator and later as a businessman. His pursuit of higher education and participation in athletics in Arkansas were defining times in his life. “What opened the door of opportunity for me to pursue a college education was athletics,” said Clark, a former Brevard County school principal who made a career change and began investing in income–producing properties and later expanded into real–estate development. “I grew up on a farm in Arkansas and worked at a gas station. Gas was 25 cents a gallon, and included full service. I checked the car’s fluids, tire pressure — everything. Back then (in the late 1950s), not a lot of people my age in Bentonville thought about going to college.” When he grew up there, Bentonville was a small rural community. Today, it’s the ninth largest city in Arkansas and the corporate home for Walmart, the world’s largest retailer. BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth Clark not only went on to play college football and earn two degrees, but he also Coy Clark has been a real–estate developer in Brevard County for 40 years. He owns The Coy A. played professionally with the Arkansas Diamonds of the Continental Football League, Clark Company, a business he founded after starting his career in education. He is a graduate of the which became the World Football League. He made a few hundred dollars a week. “It University of Central Arkansas and the University of Mississippi. A Bentonville, Ark., native, Clark was wasn’t about the money, it was about having fun. I did the kicking for the Diamonds and a standout scholarship football player at UCA (1960–64) and also played professionally with the played two years (1968–69).” Arkansas Diamonds of the Continental Football League. He was recently inducted into UCA’s Sports He made a lot of friends over the years in the world of athletics, including Tommy Hall of Fame. Clark was a defensive end and kicked off, kicked extra points, and kicked field goals. Burnett, who played wide receiver for the New York Jets when Joe Namath
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EDITOR ABC highlights worker shortage during recent National Apprenticeship Week Ken Datzman Associated Builders and Contractors highlighted the construction worker shortage during the U.S. Department of Labor’s recent National Apprenticeship Week. It’s the third consecutive year that business, labor, government, education SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR and other partners are highlighting the tremendous job opportunities apprenticeships provide and the need for an Bill Roth infusion of Americans to pursue a skilled trade. “The construction industry has a critical shortage of skilled workers,” said ABC President and CEO Michael Brevard Business News is published every Monday by Bellaman, who participated in his first meeting as an appointee of the Trump administration’s newly created Task Force Brevard Business News Inc. Bulk Rate postage is paid at on Apprenticeship Expansion. “ABC is thankful for the Department of Labor’s continued efforts to emphasize the merits Melbourne, FL and Cocoa, FL. This publication serves of apprenticeship as a potent recruiting tool for an exciting and rewarding industry that needs to develop its next business executives in Brevard County. It reports on generation of talent.” news, trends and ideas of interest to industry, trade, According to ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator, the amount of work construction companies are contracted to do agribusiness, finance, health care, high technology, in the future stands at more than eight months. Meanwhile, ABC estimates there are roughly 500,000 unfilled construc- education and commerce. tion jobs today. That shortage has real consequences, not only for contractors and the economy, but for everyday people. Letters to the Editor must include the writer’s signature For instance, Hurricane Irma recovery continues to be a slow process in Florida as the high demand for builders far and printed or typed name, full address and telephone exceeds the supply to repair homes and commercial properties. number. Brevard Business News reserves the right to edit Like many trade groups, ABC is working hard to shore up the labor supply and believes apprenticeship and other all letters. Send your letters to: Editor, Brevard Business industry–recognized training programs can bolster the construction workforce in an efficient and meaningful way. News, 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D, West Melbourne, FL, ABC member companies invest $1.1 billion annually in workforce development, training 476,000 industry profession- 32904, or email [email protected]. als. And there are plenty of opportunities to pursue a career in construction through more than 800 apprenticeship, craft, Subscription Rates for home or office mail delivery are safety and construction management training programs at 70 ABC chapters across the country. These programs promote $26.00 for one year (52 issues). Send all address learning and career development at every level of the industry. ABC is also working to heighten interest in careers in changes to: Circulation Department, Brevard Business construction through competitions, awards programs and student outreach initiatives. News, 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D, West Melbourne, FL, For more information about apprenticeship opportunities, visit workforce.abc.org or follow #NAW17. ABC is a 32904, or email [email protected]. national construction industry trade association established in 1950 that represents more than 21,000 members.
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DECEMBER 4, 2017 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 5 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Brevard Tobacco Initiative working to save lives, educating young people about risks of smoking Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable exposed to SHS have higher medical costs because of The Community Guide and U.S. Preventive Services cause of death in the United States. smoke–related illnesses. Task Force provides the most up–to–date information Smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths “Implementing comprehensive tobacco policies in the about effective programs, and evidence is updated every per year, which costs the country a staggering $289 workplace can rapidly reduce the risk of cardiovascular few years based on the latest science. Current evidence billion in health–care services and lost productivity. disease, gradually reduce the additional risk for cancers, indicates that mobile–phone interventions, quitlines and Although smoking rates declined from about 42 percent improve worker productivity and therefore reduce the reducing out–of–pocket costs for evidence–based cessa- in 1965 to 18 percent in 2013, roughly 42 million U.S. direct and indirect medical costs of tobacco use.” tion treatments are effective ways to reduce tobacco use adults still smoke. In the workplace, smoking prevalence l Proven Workplace Strategies in the workplace. “In contrast, Internet–only cessation varies by type of worker, industry type and occupation. Three strategies are recommended that are supported interventions, and the use of competitions and incentives Overall, “blue–collar” workers smoke significantly more by rigorous scientific evidence. They are: Implement on their own are not effective.” than “white–collar” workers, according to Tobacco Free tobacco–free policies, improve access to the “Quitline” for l Recommendations to address e–cigarettes Florida and the Brevard Tobacco Initiative. tobacco users, and offer proven tobacco–treatment Electronic cigarette use is increasing; however, the Other high–risk populations include African– benefits through a health plan with no co–pays. U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently began to Americans, individuals with mental disorders, lower l Tobacco Control in the Workplace regulate e–cigarettes. They are not an approved nicotine education or who live below the poverty level, the Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Labor recently replacement product for tobacco cessation. While the disabled and LGBT men and women. provided guidance to employers to define adequate specific toxicity of e–cigarettes may vary by device, While smoke–free policies have dramatically de- tobacco cessation coverage, which comprises offering the growing scientific evidence indicates that frequent use of creased, there is still exposure to second–hand smoke following services without any cost–sharing: screening for e–cigarettes could have some adverse health effects. (SHS). One–in–five non–smoking working adults are still tobacco use, and offering two cessation attempts each The American Heart Association endorses recent exposed to SHS on at least one day a week. “SHS year for those who smoke. guidance to employers to integrate e–cigarettes into exposure causes more than 41,000 deaths annually Coverage for a cessation attempt is defined as four tobacco–worksite policy as follows: Include e–cigarettes in among non–smokers. tobacco counseling sessions of at least 10 minutes each tobacco–free policies and ban e–cigarette use in smoke– Electronic cigarettes are relatively new products (telephone, individual or group), and all FDA–approved free work areas; screen both for tobacco and e–cigarette that have not been well–studied, neither the harms nor tobacco cessation medications for a 90–day treatment use to tailor wellness programs and worksite policies the role of e–cigarettes as a cessation aid. 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Various research studies have shown that: LBR’s Mike Moss negotiates a 9,000–square–foot lease for local club l Smokers take on average 2–4 more sick days each Mike Moss, director of industrial properties at area firm Lightle Beckner Robison Inc., has negotiated a year than nonsmokers, 9,000–square–foot warehouse lease for Cape Coast Volleyball Club, 1430 W. King St. in Cocoa. Moss represented the l The annual cost to employ a smoker is on average Premier Club, which has a long history in Brevard County. $6,000 more than employing a non–smoker. “It was paramount to me to find a facility that met their requirements for size, parking, and accessibility, where they l Lost productivity costs are about $4,430 per year will continue to grow and flourish,” said Moss. for current smokers compared to $2,623 per year for Lightle Beckner Robison is a full–service commercial real–estate firm. 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Job training and country. tions, which include $1.2 billion to attract businesses and public infrastructure improvements will help Florida The Securing Florida’s Future budget includes visitors to the state to continue the its strong economic compete with other states for jobs and support economic $20 million for the Quick Response Training (FloridaFlex) growth. development across the state. and $3 million for the Incumbent Worker Training The Securing Florida’s Future budget also includes an l $23.7 million for Enterprise Florida to Grow and Program in partnership with CareerSource Florida to $85 million investment in the Florida Job Growth Grant Expand Businesses in Florida. continue investing in the state’s workforce by providing Fund to improve infrastructure and workforce in order to The Securing Florida’s Future budget will help diversify specialized training to keep Florida businesses competi- grow the economy across Florida’s local communities. our economy by attracting high–skill, high–wage jobs and tive. “Florida’s business climate is setting an example for the encouraging Florida businesses to expand within the Michelle Dennard, CareerSource Florida president and rest of the nation because of our investments in economic Sunshine State. 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In sports, bench depth is critical to a team’s season– long success. Championship teams have depth in talent beyond their core lineup. Most often, it’s not the team with the best individual player that wins, but the team with the best bench strength. Business is no different from competitive sports on this end. The talent in the offices that surround the CEO of a company or an organization — and the ability to develop that talent — is as important as ever in the long–term success of a venture. Area firm Certified General Contractors Inc. put that thinking to test this year when its president and CEO, Adam Broadway, was diagnosed with cancer. A cancer diagnosis, especially at a young age, can shake anyone. But with business partner and longtime friend Ryan Runte at his side, Broadway didn’t have to worry about the fate of the company. In April, after visiting his doctor and undergoing tests, Broadway, 32, was told by his physician he had testicular cancer, a type of cancer that affects young people, with his age at the high end of the range. “I was diagnosed on a Friday, saw a specialist on Monday and was in surgery on Thursday. It took me 10 to 12 days to recover, and then I underwent chemo- therapy. It was a scary experience for me. But what I learned from all this is how strong our business partner- ship is and how strong our company is as a whole, because I literally walked away from the business for 11 weeks.” Broadway has fully recovered, is cancer–free, and is back to work running the business on a fulltime basis. Five years ago, Broadway and business partner Runte, the firm’s executive vice president and director of operations, purchased the longtime general contracting BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth company that specializes in commercial construction. Adam Broadway, left, is the president and CEO of longtime area firm Certified General Contractors Inc. Ryan Runte is the company’s “I’m very fortunate to have a partner like Ryan who executive vice president and director of operations. They are business partners in the venture. Runte and other key CGC personnel ran shored things up when I stepped out and continue down the firm for nearly three months following Broadway’s diagnosis and treatment for testicular cancer. He is fully recovered, cancer–free, the path we set out on five years ago,” said Broadway. and back running the business on a fulltime basis. “We’ve worked really hard over the years to create an efficient system, cultivate great talent, and foster a good said Broadway. Common signs of testicular cancer include: hard company culture,” said Runte. “Everybody on the staff Broadway said he eased back into his role, first lumps or nodules on either testicle or a change in how stepped up when Adam was diagnosed with cancer and working eight to 15 hours a week, “depending upon my the testicle looks or feels; swelling in the scrotum, we continued to move the company forward during a treatment. This was a whole new way of life for me. For sometimes caused by a sudden buildup of fluid; a dull busy period for us that had a lot of ongoing projects.” the last four consecutive years, Ryan and I worked 70 ache in the lower abdomen or the scrotum; pain, Runte continued, “We all have the same core values hours a week building this business. That’s the only discomfort or a feeling of heaviness in the scrotum; and and we all have the same sharp focus on customer thing you see at the time — just plow ahead and make enlarged or swollen breasts, caused by the secretion of service. When Adam was out, I filled in for him and did progress. The only thing that could pull me away from hormones by the testicular tumor that stimulate breast his work. That left a void in some of the things I was that cycle was a cancer diagnosis like this.” growth. working on, and other key employees stepped up and Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer Some of the signs of testicular cancer are also assisted. Everyone rallied around the mission. It speaks in males 15–34 years old, but the good news is that it is associated with non–cancerous conditions. to employee loyalty and it speaks to the system we have one of the most “treatable and survivable” types of “Don’t ignore any symptoms, be on the safe side,” said put in place at the company.” cancer, according to the Testicular Cancer Foundation. Broadway. “I had a close call. My surgeon told me I was “We did a phenomenal job building the business When treated early, 99 percent of men diagnosed within a few days of having to go to Moffitt Cancer structure and having talent across the company. You with testicular cancer can survive it. The bad news is really don’t realize it until something like this happens,” that there is extremely low awareness of the disease. Please see Certified General Contractors Inc., page 19
BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 12 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information DECEMBER 4, 2017 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Retailer Michael’s Men’s Store in Indialantic sees upbeat holiday season ahead — sells premium brands such as Peter Millar, Robert Graham, and Zanella
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INDIALANTIC — With the holiday shopping season underway at area stores and around the nation, retail sales are expected to rise a healthy 4 to 4.5 percent over last year’s gains. The projected uptick is based on several primary factors affecting consumer spending, according to Deloitte’s 2017 Retail Holiday Sales Forecast. The factors include strong personal income growth, rising consumer confidence, and a labor market that continues to expand. This could add up to a blockbuster holiday season for retailers. It seems that the sentiment and spending indicators are firing on all cylinders, and have been for most of the year. “We’re having one of the best years we’ve had in a long time,” said Michael Jablaoui, who runs the boutique–style, upscale clothier Michael’s Men’s Store on Fifth Avenue with his father, who has the same name. “The hurricane slowed us down for a month, but business bounced right back. We’re fortunate it didn’t impact our sales. The economy is faring well and other businessowners have told me they are experiencing a good year, too.” With a number of companies recruiting and Brevard’s employment ranks growing, Michael’s is being discovered by some new millennial customers to the area. “We have a steady stream of new residents who are finding out about our store, which is great,” said the younger Jablaoui. “We are tapping new customers, thanks to the corporations that are moving people here to work. That only adds to our expectations for the holiday–selling season.” BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth Consumers will spend an average $967 this holiday Businessman Michael Jablaoui and his son Michael operate the longtime upscale men’s clothier Michael’s Men’s Store on Fifth Avenue season, according to an annual survey conducted by in Indialantic. With consumer confidence up, the economy growing, and new jobs continuing to come to Brevard, they think this will Prosper Insights & Analytics for the National Retail Feder- be one of the best holiday seasons for their store in years. ation. That’s up from $935 last year, and it could be more. Holiday shopping appears to be heating up a bit earlier “Michael’s is one of the nicest men’s specialty clothing Millar jeans and golf shirts. Customers especially love than the 2016 season. Dollar sales in the first week of stores I visit,” said Christopher Tondee, Florida sales their jeans. They don’t wrinkle and they are easy to wash. November were 2 percent higher than in the first week of representative with Peter Millar, one of many leading Peter Millar uses a synthetic fabric. The products that that month last year, according to the NPD Group Inc., brands sold at Michael’s. “I serve specialty stores like have synthetic fabric are perfect for our climate, and which tracks spending in more than 20 industries. Michael’s throughout the entire state of Florida, and I also Florida in general. Synthetic fabric has moisture–wicking The drivers of growth in early November were apparel work with large specialty stores such as Neiman Marcus, capability and that makes a big difference in Florida.” and small home appliances. Clothing and accessories will Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom’s.” The Peter Millar jean has “sateen cotton, which is be bought by 61 percent of consumers this holiday, Tondee, on this day, was in Michael’s setting up Peter super–soft. It has some stretch to it and that’s what softens according to a National Retail Federation questionnaire. Millar merchandise displays and stocking his brand for the it up,” added Tondee. “It’s a super fabric. You can dress it “The season has already started for us,” said the holiday season. In addition to Florida, he handles Nash- up or dress it down, whatever you want.” younger Jablaoui, during a Nov. 15 interview. ville and Atlanta. The Peter Millar brand embraces a classic, old–world “And the shopping pattern is a little earlier than in past “I’m on the road about two and half weeks out of the style, resplendent with sharp detail, super craftmanship, holiday seasons for our store. So far, so good. We think it’s month,” he said. “Right now is a busy time of the year for and high–quality materials. “Their dress shirts have a lot going to be an uplifting season, based on our customers’ Peter Millar. The holiday is big for us. With our merchan- of texture,” said the younger Jablaoui. “They are beautiful, early spending trends and the momentum we have behind dise mix for the holiday season, we’re looking to generate very colorful. Their clothing is designed so that you can feel us this year. We’re excited and looking forward to closing some good numbers, and stores like Michael’s are helping comfortable wearing the clothes in the office or on the golf the year on a high note.” us.” course.” The father–and–son duo has built Michael’s into one of Michael’s took on the Peter Millar collection a couple of Known for its broad color palette, Peter Millar offers the best–known men’s clothiers in the region and beyond. years ago “and we have since seen sales take off,” said the everything from woven sports shirts, knit golf shirts, and The 40–year–old store is embraced by customers and younger Jablaoui, a Florida Tech graduate. vendors alike. “Peter Millar shorts are really popular, as well as Peter Please see Michael’s Men’s Store, page 21
DECEMBER 4, 2017 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 13 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Brevard County TRAID seeks community assistance with its Senior Santa Project Brevard County TRIAD is seeking community assistance for its 18th annual Senior Santa Project. The goal of the Senior Santa project is to provide the elderly in nursing homes and hospice settings with a personal gift around the holidays. Recipients of these gifts are residents who have little or no support in the area and would not otherwise receive a special gift, when family JM Real Estate and friends usually gather. For 2017, TRIAD has “adopted” nearly 1,700 senior Brevard County residents to receive gifts. To accomplish this, they need help from the community. Santa face new ad emailed ornaments with specific items these seniors want or need have been placed on Senior Santa trees located at these sites: the Schechter Community Center in Satellite Beach; One Senior Place on Spyglass Hill Road in Viera; FULL COLOR Parrish Senior Solutions office on Century Medical Drive in Titusville; Titusville Police Department on John Glenn Boulevard, and the Palm Bay Chamber office on U.S. 1. Check at the Senior Santa tree location for a list of gift drop–off locations or visit http://brevardtriad.org/ for details. All gifts purchased must be received by Dec. 5. TRIAD asks that all gifts be returned unwrapped in a shopping bag with the Santa head of recipient. Donations are welcome, and TRIAD will do the shopping. Send donations to Brevard County TRIAD Inc. P.O. Box 410518, Melbourne, Fla., 32941. For more information on this program, contact Jennifer Helin at 544–3052. Brevard County TRIAD is a nonprofit organization. TRIAD and its many organizations and community partners work together to develop programs that address the issues of the senior population. Brevard County TRIAD is a partnership among the Brevard County OMNI Business Sheriff’s Office, local law–enforcement agencies, and the State Attorney’s Office. Nationally, TRIAD comprises the pick up BBN AARP, the National Sheriff’s Association, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. 11/06/17 For additional information on the organization, visit BrevardTriad.org. page 16 Susan Hope joins Coldwell Banker team FULL COLOR Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate recently announced that Susan Hope has become an affiliated sales associate with the company’s Palm Bay office. “I look forward to providing the best customer service and helping area buyers and sellers achieve their needs with my knowledge of the area,” she said. “We are very happy to welcome Susan to the Coldwell Banker network. Her knowledge of the area and commit- ment to excellent customer service leads to making WHEN YOUR COMPANY NEEDS A HOME customers for life,” said Michael Pruitt, branch manager Henderson Group BarbaraBarbara WallC. Wall of the Palm Bay office. Hope may be reached at (484) THINK HENDERSON ! Broker Associate/REALTOR® Luxury Collection Specialist 223–8756, or [email protected]. HENDERSON SOUTHEAST CORPORATION Apick LICENSED REAL up ESTATE BBN BROKERAGE Florida Realty Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is a leading 1800 PENN STREET, SUITE 11 MELBOURNE, FL 32901 321-676-2424 (office) 2000 Highway A1A full–service residential real estate brokerage company with 11/27/17 new adIndian emailed Harbour Beach, FL 32937 more than 85 offices and 5,000 sales associates serving the WWW.HENDERSONSOUTHEAST.COM 321.749.2444 Cell/Text 321.308.0335 Office communities of Central Florida, Flagler, Brevard, Palm pageMICHAEL 9 S. ULLIAN also new321.768.2891 photo Fax Beach, Southeast Florida, Southwest Florida, Tampa Bay VICE PRESIDENT, CCIM, SIOR [email protected] and the Panhandle. For more information or to view its FULL COLOR FULLwww.BarbaraWall.com COLOR 321-258-7556 A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC local listings, visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com.
BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 14 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information DECEMBER 4, 2017 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Sonata Senior Living opens facility in Winter Garden, resort–style community offers month–to–month rental Winter Garden seniors thinking about retirement living Residents with advanced memory impairment needs safety and wellbeing of Sonata Residents.” now have a new choice: Sonata West. A resort–style senior will be given first priority to Sonata’s Serenades memory Esden says the community design features masonry living campus featuring independent and assisted living, care community located on the campus adjacent to Sonata construction, expanded generator capacity, a number of Sonata offers a combination of full service, first–class West. “Whether it’s independent living, assisted living or sustainable features and green initiatives, as well as an amenities and wellness, “along with a design and lifestyle memory care a resident needs,” Esden says, “Sonata outdoor pavilion, pool. walking fit trail, fitness center, in that looks — and feels — like a resort.” encourages an active, connected lifestyle filled with house therapy, health care concierge and healthy menu Sonata West opened earlier this month with more than friendships and opportunities, along with the support of a selections and farm–to–table cuisine. 50 percent of its apartments pre–leased. It is the newest professional, licensed caring and nurturing team.” Sonata Senior Living is a wholly owned subsidiary of community for the Orlando–based Sonata Senior Living. The community is designed to promote an upscale Sonata Health Care LLC based in Orlando. Sonata is an “Sonata West is designed to accommodate the needs and Florida lifestyle that is “both luxurious and comfortable owner, developer and operator of senior living communi- desires of today’s seniors,” said Shelley Esden, Sonata while boasting the latest innovations and exceeding the ties. For more details on the new facility, go to Senior Living’s chief operating officer. most stringent construction standards to promote the www.SonataSeniorLiving.com or call (407) 286–6490. “Seniors tell us they want a healthy, engaging lifestyle, and a community with larger living space and a better Steve and Judy Gailey of Dealmakers Realty join Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices variety of amenities. Our goal with Sonata West was to create an environment offering larger apartments with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty recently announced that Steve and Judy Gailey, broker–owners of amenities where our residents could be thoroughly Dealmakers Realty, have joined the company’s Indian Harbour Beach office. engaged and live as independently as possible for as long The husband–and–wife team have been “successfully” serving the needs of their customers for more than 37 years. as possible.” “We are excited to become part of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, and be able to take advantage of “Guests and future residents are surprised to hear the powerful local, national and international network and brand recognition that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sonata West is a month–to–month rental,” said Nina offers,” said Broker–Associate Steve Gailey, a military veteran. The Gaileys specialize in helping both commercial and Corsi, its executive director. “Our community provides the residential real–estate customers throughout the Space Coast and Central Florida. same level of services, amenities, and larger apartments, The Gaileys are under the leadership of Caprice Atwell, the managing broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices typically found in continuing–care campuses, but without Florida Realty. The office is located at 2000 Highway A1A in Indian Harbour Beach. the large upfront buy–in.” “We’re excited to have Steve and Judy Gailey join our team,” said Atwell. “They bring an exceptional level of real– From services geared toward residents who enjoy a estate experience and professionalism, as well as a superior commitment to customer service. They will be a great fully independent life, to personal care services for those addition to our outstanding team of sales professionals in the Melbourne and Brevard County areas.” who require a higher degree of assistance, Sonata West “We are thrilled to have The Gaileys and Dealmakers Realty join our company,” added Elaine Glandon, regional vice offers lifestyles that allow residents to gracefully age in president. “Their stellar reputation and high level of professionalism are impressive. This announcement further place. emphasizes our commitment to the strategic growth of the Brevard County region.”
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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 16 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information DECEMBER 4, 2017 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com CSX Corp. announces Foote as new chief operating officer; makes executive management changes JACKSONVILLE — CSX Corp. recently announced tions will have a lasting and positive impact on the CSX well positioned for the next stage.” that James Foote is joining the company as chief operating organization for many years.” Foote has more than 40 years of railroad industry officer. Foote will have responsibility for both operations Edward Kelly III, chairman of the board, said, “The experience, starting with the Chicago and North Western and sales and marketing and will be based here at the Board looks forward to welcoming Jim and Nathan in their Railroads then with Canadian National Railway Co. as its company’s headquarters. new roles and wishes to express its thanks to Cindy, executive vice president sales and marketing. Most “CSX is pleased to welcome an experienced railroader Fredrik and Ellen for their tremendous contributions and recently Foote was president and chief executive officer of who will help continue to drive the company’s transforma- distinguished CSX careers. Bright Rail Energy. He is a graduate of University of tion” said E. Hunter Harrison, president and chief “Each of them has brought great value to the success, Wisconsin– Superior and holds a law degree from the John executive officer. “Jim’s proven track record with Precision the people and the reputation of CSX, and they will leave Marshal Law School. Scheduled Railroading will be a significant asset as we continue to drive value for shareholders and customers.” BFP seeks Holiday Gift Drive partners to benefit children in care in Brevard Foote will take on the responsibilities of Cindy Sanborn, executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Brevard Family Partnership (BFP) is currently seeking community partners to participate in the annual Holiday Gift Fredrik Eliasson, executive vice president and chief sales Drive, benefiting children in care. and marketing officer, both of whom plan to resign Every year, the Brevard Family Partnership family of agencies, including Brevard CARES, and Family Allies, join effective Nov. 15 to pursue other interests, but will remain forces with local partners to ensure every child in care has a gift to open this holiday season. engaged in supporting the transition until early 2018. The agencies have identified every child receiving services, either through the formal dependency system or involved Ellen Fitzsimmons, executive vice president, law and in a voluntary abuse prevention or diversion program. This year, there are roughly 1,300 children in care who are in need public affairs, general counsel and corporate secretary, has of the community’s support. Each of these children have “identified personal Christmas wishes,” which are then shared announced her retirement from CSX, effective Nov. 15. At with community partners who help make sure each child receives gifts that are exclusively theirs. that time, Nathan Goldman, the company’s current vice “In many cases, without the generous outpouring of support from our local businesses, organizations, and faith based president risk compliance and general counsel, will be communities, these children would not have gifts to open on their special holiday.” said BFP Public Relations Manager promoted to executive vice president, chief legal officer and Melissa Breckenridge. corporate secretary. Ellen will remain engaged in support- There are several ways for community members to get involved, including businesses becoming collection sites for ing the transition until early 2018. donations, engaging employees to “adopt” children and providing gifts from their holiday wish list, or making a financial Harrison said, “On behalf of the board of directors and contribution. all CSX employees, I would also like to sincerely thank For additional information on how you can help make the holiday season merry and bright for children in the commu- Cindy, Fredrik and Ellen for their dedication to the nity, contact [email protected] or call 752–4650, extension 3084. company and wish them well in their future endeavors. Established in 2003 as a nonprofit organization in response to the Legislative mandate to privatize foster care and These senior leaders will be missed, and their contribu- related services in Florida, BFP is the county’s lead child–welfare agency.
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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 20 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information DECEMBER 4, 2017 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Michael’s Men’s Store on Fifth Avenue Continued from page 13 polo shirts, to tailored clothing and outerwear. customer. Casual and athletic performance wear has taken market. Performance and premium fabrics are the most Michael’s selection of merchandise also includes on a life of its own, for consumers of all ages. Casual sought–after features in men’s underwear today. Fabrics Italian–made dress trousers by Zanella, washable trousers clothing continues to gain shelf–space at Michael’s. with spandex, cotton/poly blends, and cotton/spandex by Riviera (a division of Jack Victor), colorful, pattern Michael’s has seen a surge in sales of 34 Heritage jeans. blends are popular. shirts by Robert Graham, dress shirts by Enro, jeans by “It’s a high–end, super–comfortable jean. The jean is Independent specialty retailers like Michael’s offer 34 Heritage, sweaters by St. Croix and other brands, sport lightweight and has lots of stretch. When someone buys “personal service” and “trusted brands,” and they offer a coats, blazers and suits by Jack Victor and Hart Schaffner their first pair of 34 Heritage jeans, they are back in the fast and easy in–store checkout experience. Marx, as well as ties by Dion of Canada and a range of store two weeks later buying more colors of that jean. “We have a sharp focus on customer service, a great accessories. “We have a great mix of brands,” said the We’ve carried that jean brand for some time now and it selection of products, and a full–service tailor shop on–site younger Jablaoui. does really well,” he said. staffed by family members who are expert tailors,” said the Michael’s Facebook page is filled with 5–Star reviews Robert Graham shirts have also been a mainstay at younger Jablaoui. by customers, like this one from Jim Delman: “I’ve been Michael’s. The store showcases racks of colorful Robert “We can custom fit whatever the customer buys in our going to Michael’s for at least 15 years and have never Graham shirts. store. The turnaround time on tailoring a dress shirt, a been disappointed. They always have a great selection and “We have a great selection of Robert Graham shirts in trouser, or other item is fast, and customers like that.” I never have a problem with them fitting me.” all different styles,” said the senior Jablaoui. “It seems like Their tailoring shop also serves people who just need One of the top–selling dress trousers at Michael’s is every year Robert Graham sales get stronger and stronger expert alternations of their existing clothing. Michael Zanella. The leading luxury menswear brand is best at our store. Robert Graham makes quality clothing and Jablaoui, the father, is a Master tailor himself. He worked known for its offering of handcrafted, sartorial trousers the shirt patterns are unique.” as a tailor in the Detroit area before relocating to Brevard made in Italy. Zanella sells its classic high–end trousers Michael’s has been adding new brands to its store’s and eventually purchasing the store that he now owns as through handpicked specialty retailers like Michael’s. lineup. “We picked up the Saax Underwear Co. line a year an entrepreneur. Their store is also having a lot of success with the ago and it has been one of the top–selling items in our Michael’s also sells the classic men’s fragrances by washable trouser by Riviera. “It’s a dress pant that you can store. I really like the product. I think it’s one of the best Royall Fragrances Ltd. of Bermuda. The line includes wash at home or have dry–cleaned. That trouser is fast men’s underwear products on the market today. In a Vetiver, Spyce, Bay Rhum, Muske, Rugby, and Royall gaining a clientele at our store. We are reordering and number of online surveys, Saax has been ranked high by Mandarin Orange. reordering that brand, too, the way we do with Peter consumers. Saax’s underwear is lightweight and comfort- With an additional full shopping weekend in December Millar,” said the younger Jablaoui. able. The internal panels help protect against chafing,” this year (Christmas is on Monday), consumers will have One trend in menswear that has grown over the last said the younger Jablaoui. extra time to make their way to stores. “We’re ready to five years has been the sale of casual clothing, especially Men’s underwear has come a long way since basic white help consumers select their holiday gifts in a really nice denim jeans, no doubt influenced by the millennial cotton. Growth in active underwear like Saax is driving the family store environment,” said the younger Jablaoui. 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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 22 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information DECEMBER 4, 2017 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com The Coy A. Clark Company Continued from page 1 Clark was a star athlete in high school. He played After college, he became a teacher and a coach. He $55,000. I told my wife (Tobi) we’ll never be able to this football, basketball, and competed in track and field. He taught one year in Little Rock, Ark. Then he got a call again. I doubled it the next year.” set records in the discus throw in high school. from the superintendent of the Marianna, Ark., school He added, “Real estate had always been in my blood. I After graduating from high school, Clark won a four– district. Marianna is near Memphis. They were building a just didn’t fully realize it. I was off and running in the year football scholarship to play for the University of new junior high school and the superintendent asked real–estate business. I started putting together small Central Arkansas, where he was recently inducted into Clark if he was interested in running it. partnerships to buy pieces of land and small buildings. the school’s Sports Hall of Fame, joining seven other “I told him I didn’t think I was ready for that position And I did well with those — no failures. I made enough athletes from various sports who played in different because I had taught only one year. My teaching salary money that eventually I didn’t need partners.” decades. then was $4,000. Marianna offered me $6,000. That was a When he started his career in real estate, Clark said he His entire family made the trip to Conway, Ark., for big difference in pay. This was 1967.” met developer Gary Cunningham, who founded the induction ceremony and activities. “It was a great He added, “The third time they made the offer, I Cunningham, Ingram and Anderson Developers Inc., time. I got to renew some old friendships.” accepted. I didn’t know it at the time, but they were known today as CIA Real Estate. The firm is based in Clark was a football and track and field standout at talking to the president of UCA and he was singing my West Melbourne. The late Gary Cunningham developed UCA from 1960–1964. He was an All–Arkansas Intercol- praises. When I started that job, I was 24 years old. I was business parks and industrial facilities first in Volusia legiate Conference defensive end for the Bears, playing at the youngest junior high principal in the state of Arkansas County and then in Brevard County, where he moved his 210 pounds. The UCA line then averaged about 230 at the time.” company. pounds. Clark also kicked off, kicked extra points, and Clark stayed in Marianna for two years, and finished “The first building project I did here was Point West kicked field goals. His longest field goal was 47 yards. his master’s degree at Ole Miss. Then he went back to (on South Wickham Road in West Melbourne). I paid “We had some good teams during those years. We were Little Rock and worked as a school principal. In his second Gary Cunningham $5,000 as a consultant on the project. conference champions my junior year.” year there, he was voted by his peers as the “School He basically walked me through the process. That was in Today, Clark weighs 190 pounds. “I go to the gym five Administrator of the Year for the Little Rock School 1981. Gary was doing developing in Daytona and then days a week. I’ve always done that.” District.” came to Brevard to develop projects.” Clark had scholarship offers to play football from a The following year, in 1969, he won a top statewide Clark said his real–estate plan for his family and for number of schools, including the University of Tulsa and honor from the Arkansas Jaycees. The awards and honors his retirement was to always “build and hold because you the University of Arkansas, which was a national kept coming for him. can get appreciation, you can get depreciation, and you powerhouse then under coach Frank Broyles. But the By now, Clark’s salary was $10,500. He had purchased can generate cash flow, if you do the job right. So I University of Arkansas scholarship offer was for one year a duplex, bought a new car “and life was great. I was retained all the buildings that I built, starting 30 years go. at a time, not a four–year package. “I wanted four years. If doing fine on that salary.” In the 1980s came Metro West, Babcock Oaks, and I was injured during a game and could not play anymore, The duplex was his first venture into real estate and it Suntree Station.” I would still have my college education covered,” he said. provided him experience with income–producing proper- With the current investor demand for commercial Clark made the All–State team in football in high ties. real–estate properties high, Clark said he began to pare school and was invited to play in the Arkansas East–West “I borrowed $1,800 from a bank. I lived in one unit — I his portfolio and sell some assets. “You can get top dollar All–Star Game his senior year. He played against Jerry had two roommates — and rented the other side. The right now for the properties, and I am not getting any Jones, who today owns the Dallas Cowboys, and Jimmy property created a small cash flow.” younger. I still have seven buildings that I’m keeping, one Johnson, who won two Super Bowls in Dallas and one Clark said he lived there a couple of years before of which is Reflections on the River, an office building on national championship with the Miami Hurricanes. Both selling the duplex for $9,600, “which was about my full U.S. 1 in Melbourne. I will never sell that building.” Jones and Johnson went on to play football at the year’s salary.” Clark said he was able to survive the Great Recession University of Arkansas. While in Little Rock, Clark made the connection that of 2008 “because the basis of my income–producing Clark said he had a “really good game” during the would bring him to Brevard County, and eventually on to properties provided sufficient cash flow. I had a lot of East–West All–Star contest and his performance caught his career in real estate here. projects ongoing during that time, but I made it through the attention of college recruiters. “Just about every Dr. Wayne White, who was the superintendent of all of that.” player on those teams was going on to college. Several Brevard Public Schools, traveled to Little Rock to recruit Over the years, Clark has been involved in volunteer college coaches talked to me after the All–Star game.” educators at a time when the space program was driving leadership roles on boards for various community–service UCA was one of the colleges interested in recruiting population growth in the county and families were moving organizations. He served as board president for the him. Frank Koon, the school’s head coach then, offered here. Dr. White was originally from Little Rock. Homebuilders and Contractors Association of Brevard, as Clark a “four–year, full–ride scholarship.” Clark said UCA “I don’t remember exactly where I met Dr. White in president of The Committee of 100 (now the Economic was the school he wanted to attend “because that’s where Little Rock; perhaps it was at a conference. But Dr. White Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast), and my girlfriend was going.” asked me to come see Brevard County and I did.” as a six–year board member for the Melbourne Chamber At UCA, he made the honor rolls, was president of his Clark said he liked Brevard County. Dr. White offered of Commerce, as well as other organizations. junior class, and ran for Student Body president his senior him $14,500 to be the principal at Robert Louis Stevenson Clark says he works about 20 hours a week at the firm year. “I worked really hard because I didn’t want to lose Elementary School on Merritt Island. Clark accepted the he started. Michael Maguire is president of The Coy A. my scholarship. By then, I had realized the value of a offer and led that school for three years. Clark Company and runs the business. Brigham Clark, college education.” Around that time, Disney had purchased 96 acres, Coy’s son, is the company’s director of real estate. “We’re Clark graduated in 1964 from UCA with a bachelor’s ocean–to–river, in south Melbourne Beach. Speculation in good hands. The company is well–positioned for the degree in education and later earned a master’s degree in was rampant that Disney was going to build a resort there future,” said Clark. administration and supervision from the University of someday. The speculation fueled a real–estate stampede. Clark added, “I’ve had enjoyable and rewarding Mississippi. Clark had friends who were making good money careers, first in education and then in real estate. I have a Clark quickly established himself as a fast–rising working in the real–estate industry in Brevard then. 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