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Vol. 36 No. 15 April 9, 2018 $1.00 A Weekly Space Coast Business Magazine with Publishing Roots in America since 1839 Renowned conservationist Corwin coming to ‘Safari Under the Stars’
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Zoos, because of how they are uniquely positioned, are often referred to as the “smart asset” in communities. They help drive local and regional economies and create jobs. They are a teaching tool for environmental education and conservation, and they provide the public with an essential connection to the natural world. Brevard County is fortunate not only to have an expanding zoo with new animals and new exhibits arriving frequently, but also to have one that is part of a national certification benchmarking program. The Brevard Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, and these facilities stand out in their field in various ways. For instance, fewer than 10 percent of the roughly 2,800 animal exhibitors licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture are AZA–accredited. In general, these zoos are leaders in animal care, conservation, and family run. They contributed more than $22 billion to the U.S. economy in 2016, the latest available figure. “The Brevard Zoo continues to be a premiere interac- tive experience inclusive to every member of the commu- nity, and a destination for those visiting Brevard County,” said Leasha Flammio–Watson, president of the Flammio Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in Melbourne. “The Brevard Zoo is an amazing resource for the community.” The Flammio Financial Group has stepped up to be the $20,000 Title Sponsor for the upcoming “Safari Under the Stars,” a benefit for the Brevard Zoo. “I can’t tell you what a source of pride it is for me, my company and my husband, Greg, to be the Title Sponsor for the second year,” she said. “Safari Under the Stars continues to raise the bar on how to showcase one of the community’s best assets. The event will not only be the highlight of the year with celebrity Jeff Corwin, but it will BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth also raise awareness for conservation and education, and Brevard Zoo’s ‘Safari Under the Stars’ is set for Saturday, April, 28. The program will also include a Friday evening private reception special causes, such as the ‘Give from the Heart’ project with celebrity guest Jeff Corwin at the Brevard Zoo. Safari Under the Stars is presented by Title Sponsor Flammio Financial Group, a that will support Florida’s iconic black bears.” private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. From left: Travis Proctor, CEO, Artemis/The IT Company; Bruce Artemis/The IT Company, Holiday Builders Inc., and Assam, CEO, Holiday Builders Inc; Leasha Flammio–Watson, Flammio Financial Group; and Karen Davis, development director, Health First Health Plans are Signature Sponsors at the Brevard Zoo. Artemis and Holiday Builders, along with Heath First Health Plans, are top sponsors of the event as well. $15,000 level. All have been supporters of the Brevard Zoo
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Brevard Zoo offers. POSTAGE US STANDARD PRESORTED Please see ‘Safari Under the Stars,’ page 23 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Parrish Foundation to host benefit golf event; Zumpano Patricios & Winker the presenting sponsor LOVE YOUR NECK AGAIN! TITUSVILLE — The Jess Parrish Medical Founda- tion recently announced that the law firm Zumpano Patricios & Winker, P.A., is the presenting sponsor for the annual Fran Gerrett Memorial Golf Classic on Friday, April 13. More than 200 golfers are expected to play in the The Laser-Assisted Weekendeekend NeckliftNecklift is Dr. Clevens’Clevens’ two–course tournament with all proceeds benefiting The Children’s Center (TCC), a service of Parrish Healthcare, exclusive technique to eliminate the and one–stop childhood development resource center. TCC provides a safe and healing environment for “turkey neck” and “doubledouble chin.” special needs or typically developing children to learn and grow, along with an array of health, education and • Minimally Invasiveve human services under one roof. “Zumpano Patricios & Winker is honored to once • Optimal Results again partner with Jess Parrish Medical Foundation as the presenting sponsor for this year’s Fran Gerrett • Fast Recovery Memorial Golf Classic. We are committed to continuing Clevens Face & Body the foundation’s mission of providing healing experiences to families throughout Brevard County, and it is our “I’m super happy. I keep asking myself, privilege to support future generations through the vital ‘Why didn’t I do this 10new years ago?’”ad emailed programs and services offered at The Children’s Center,” said Joseph Zumpano, managing shareholder at – Patient Testimonial Zumpano Patricios & Winker. Registration begins at 12 p.m., with a shotgun start at 1 o’clock. Tournament players can choose between two golf courses, the members–only La Cita Golf & Country FULL COLOR Club or The Great Outdoors Golf Club, which is sur- rounded by the St. John’s wildlife refuge. Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS Course selection is first–come, first–choice with paid registration. The tournament format will be a four– Brevard’s Double Board Certified player scramble with fun contests, including a chance to Facial Plastic Surgery Specialist win a $1,000 cash prize when purchasing a raffle ticket for $20. Participants need not be present to win. Winners will be announced immediately following the awards BEFORE AFTER • Trained at Yale, Harvard, and Michigan ceremony. The tournament “is a fun–filled event which allows you to golf and give back at the same time.” ACTUAL PATIENT • More than 20 Years Experience Fran Gerrett served as the director of materials • Named Best of Brevard & management at Parrish Medical Center for 24 years. One of America’s Best Physicians Fran passed away in 2012, but the annual golf tourna- Call 321.727.3223 for ment lives on as a tribute to his longtime dedication to the community and favorite charity, The Children’s your consultation today! Center. The golf classic is organized by community leaders and volunteers. Event co–chairs are Kathy Myer and Greg Sparkman. Other members of the golf committee include Santi Bulnes, Amy Craddock, Anita Currie, Lori Duester, Esther Porta, Christie Rimsky, Leigh Spradling, Misty Wilson and Suzanne Yarbrough. The Foundation welcomes all businesses and organizations to participate and support the event. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available beginning at $500. Individual player costs are $85, which include golf, lunch and dinner. For more information about sponsorship packages or A Portion of All Proceeds Benefits the Nonprofit Face of Change, to purchase general admission and raffle tickets, visit Providing Food and Medical Care Locally and Abroad the Foundation at www.ParrishMedFoundation.com/golf or call 269–4066.
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APRIL 9, 2018 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 3 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Lesson to businesses, organizations: Brainstorming should not be team sport often brought little valuable results. Fueled in equal parts They need the right climate so ideas can take root. What By Joan McCain by a desire to help our output and not waste time in kills that ecosystem? Judgment. Evaluation. Negative UCF Forum columnist useless meetings, I hit the books to figure out where the feedback. University of Central Florida process broke down. With the goal being quantity of ideas, a free flow has to Based on that research, and my own experience, I offer be nurtured. What stops forward momentum dead in its Every product, business or organization, from Pop– three ways to build a better mousetrap to catch your next tracks are those all–too–frequent retorts of, “We don’t have Tarts to Purina to PTAs, needs innovation to thrive and great idea. the budget for that,” or “The boss would never go for that,” survive. Innovation is dependent on ideas. And generating l Look in other fields or “That’s impossible. “Just as deadly are eye rolls, heavy ideas is essential to the bottom line. A widget maker looking to do it better has a natural sighs and suppressed laughs that make contributors feel Then why do so many executives do it incorrectly? inclination: look at other widget makers. Is that helpful? self–conscious and defensive, and cause them to shut Brainstorming, a conference technique for stimulating Maybe. Sometimes. The real pot of gold, though, more down. What happens next? Crash and burn. ideas and spontaneous discussion, is a science. That’s likely is in another building altogether. What if a widget This phase is not about what will work, what is right, proven fact. After years of experimentation and trial, maker studied how the Tesla is designed, produced, and what will get approved, what is politically, environmen- creative thought leaders have learned what works best and marketed? There are so many opportunities to learn about tally or metaphysically correct. It is a time to let your mind what causes the flow of ideas to dry up. new approaches and tactics by looking in a sector that has wander, roam, allow clashes of ideas to occur, to be funny, These techniques were brought to my attention as I nothing to do with your own. The conventional wisdom, as to be silly, and to see what happens. That’s idea fertilizer. researched them during my 25–year creative career in described by creativity expert Roger von Oech, whose l The Take Away advertising agencies prior to working in higher education, books I have read multiple times, is that when we want to The lesson to businesses and organizations: Brain- when even though I was surrounded by people who valued learn history, we go to a museum and when we want to see storming is not a team sport. Don’t call employees into a the creative process, and I worked for companies that fashion, we go to a boutique. But, he points out, creative conference room, give them a pack of Post–it notes, and rewarded it, the way brainstorming was conducted too people know history can be found in a hardware store and say, “Let’s brainstorm.” That will give you group speak and fashion can be found in an airport. only the ideas they know you want to hear. Plus, with the l Ideas come in solitude first negative comment after an employee is brave enough The way to get one really good idea is to get lots of to offer something that would really get the party started, Brevard Business ideas. And what generates the most ideas? When individu- the momentum shuts down. BBN News als brainstorm alone and in quiet. A creativity seminar Rather, give your team background and instruction. exercise called “The Shifting Game” proves it. Tasked with Then send them away to think and make lists alone. Have designing a new kitchen trash can in 20 minutes, groups them send their ideas anonymously to a trusted manager, 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D are separated and given different instructions. Group A who compiles them in a broad fashion. Then, let the team West Melbourne, FL 32904 brainstorms in the traditional manner, sharing ideas out come together to evaluate and refine. (321) 951–7777 loud, spontaneously. Group B is told to spend 15 minutes That’s a better mousetrap. And it will catch big, fat fax (321) 951–4444 brainstorming by themselves, not speaking, writing ideas results. BrevardBusinessNews.com as fast as possible on a single sheet of paper. For the last five minutes, they share the best of their lists and record Joan McCain is an associate instructor of any new ideas that came from sharing or combining. The PUBLISHER advertising/public relations in UCF’s Nicholson result? Group B generates more ideas–by a ratio of 7 to 1. Adrienne B. Roth School of Communication. She can be This is winning the idea lottery. reached at [email protected]. EDITOR l Feedback takes a back seat Ken Datzman Brainstorming environments are delicate ecosystems.
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APRIL 9, 2018 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 5 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Veteran health–care executive Dr. Harry Moon set to join Nova 7KH3DLQ,QVWLWXWHDQGWKH)ORULGD'HSDUWPHQWRI+HDOWKLQ Southeastern University as COO FORT LAUDERDALE — Dr. Harry Moon, a physi- %UHYDUG&RXQW\ cian, will take the reins as Nova Southeastern University’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective July 15. The announcement was made by NSU President George Hanbury. Dr. Moon joins NSU following a distinguished career in numerous executive positions for Cleveland Clinic Florida. In his new role, Dr. Moon will be responsible for the leadership, overall direction and effective management of NSU’s administrative operations with particular empha- sis on more efficient and student/patient–centered clinical operations. “Dr. Moon is joining NSU at a pivotal moment in our history; one that needs exactly the brand of leadership that he will bring to this critical position in our executive team,” said Dr. Hanbury. “His vast experience with Docs Goodwill complex systems will translate well to the world of higher education at a time when educating tomorrow’s health– care providers is more important than ever. He is the new ad emailed right person for the right job, and precisely the right time.” &ůŽƌŝĚĂĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚŽĨ,ĞĂůƚŚ Reporting to Dr. Moon will be NSU’s divisions of PUBLIC LECTURES business services, clinical operations, enrollment and ŝŶBrevard County student services, faculties management and public safety, FULL COLOR information services and university libraries, internal 2555 Judge Fran Jamieson Way audit, Office of Innovation and Information Technology 9:30 a.m. Pain Management -Ashish Udeshi, M.D. and the regional campus network, and online education. Viera, FL 32940 &ůŽƌŝĚĂWĂŝŶ/ŶƐƚŝƚƵƚĞ͘ “It is indeed an honor to join NSU as it further develops its extensive healthcare programs,” said Posey Conference Center 10 a.m. Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioids Dr. Moon. “NSU has created a strong academic founda- tion and is developing the programs and facilities to ŝŶƌĞĂƌŽĨďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ –KantilalBhalani, M.D. become a national leader in education, research, and patient care. I look forward with keen anticipation to 11 a.m. Opioid/Drug Abuse Forum helping Dr. Hanbury fulfill the mission of the university.” 9 a.m. –2 p.m. Dr. Moon has been instrumental in the development of 12 noon FREE Box Lunch medical, research and educational programs in South Ꭰ HEALTH SCREENINGS Florida for the past 25 years. As CEO and chairman of the Blood Pressure Board of Governors of the Cleveland Clinic Florida from 12:30 p.m. Hospice & Palliative Care -Joe Killian, 1997 to 2003, Dr. Moon led the initial efforts to establish a Memory Screening and more… Chief Executive Officer, Hospice of St. Francis fully integrated academic medical center in South Florida Ꭰ HEALTHY LECTURES at a time of dramatic change in the nation’s health–care Ꭰ EXHIBITS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES 1:00 p.m. Men’s Health -VanitaGaglaniRPT delivery system. Vanita’sRehab, Inc. “He is one of those unique individuals who has the administrative background, deep knowledge of health care, community understanding, and impeccable integrity which makes him a superb choice for COO,” said Dr. Hanbury. Dr. Moon received a B.A. degree from Tulane Univer- sity and a M.D. degree from the University of South &ŽƌŵŽƌĞŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶǀŝƐŝƚǁǁǁ͘ŽĐƚŽƌƐ&ŽƵŶĚĂƚŝŽŶ͘ŽƌŐ Alabama. ŽƌĐĂůůϯϮϭͲϳϯϱͲϲϰϵϮ ‘Learn the Fundamentals of Facebook’ class set The Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library and Reference will host a computer class titled “Learn the Fundamentals of Facebook and Messenger” at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18. The class fee is $5. The library is at 308 Forrest Ave. The phone number is 633–1792.
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APRIL 9, 2018 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 7 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Viera Co. announces retirement of Steve Johnson after notable 29–year career; Pokrywa to step up VIERA — The Viera Co. recently extremely proud to have been part of the announced that President Steve Johnson, Viera team over the last 29 years. It has after a notable 29–year–career with the been a true pleasure to work with such a company, will retire on Aug. 31, 2018. dedicated group of people on creating such Brevard Assuming Johnson’s responsibilities, as a thriving community and I’m excited to of Sept. 1, will be Todd Pokrywa, senior see Todd and the rest of the team take it to vice president for land–use planning and the next level.” County development. Over the past four years, Pokrywa has “Steve is respected in the community, been working side–by–side with Johnson. appreciated by our lenders and will be Having written his thesis on the master– connected missed by his fellow employees,” said Bart planned community of Viera and with 23 Weeks, chief operating officer for A. Duda years in the land planning and develop- At AT&T we know businesses & Sons Inc., The Viera Co.’s parent ment field, including previous experience help communities thrive. In corporation. overseeing long range and strategic “During his tenure as president, he planning at the master–planned commu- Brevard County and across realized the expansion of our Development nity of Lakewood Ranch, Pokrywa came to AT &the T nation, we empower of Regional Impact to encompass the The Viera Co. for the purpose of eventually balance of our Cocoa Ranch, helped us transitioning to president of the company. connections that help to build pick up BBN launch Viera Builders, and championed the As part of the succession plan, Pokrywa a better tomorrow. ‘coving concept’ in Viera. He fostered a has been slowly assuming many of 1/29/18 workplace culture of consensus and Johnson’s responsibilities over the years in Keeping communities collaboration and provided steady leader- the business, the community and with pageconnected. 6 At AT&T, it’s how ship during the recession.” government relations to ensure a smooth we do business. Weeks added, “In his place, we are transition. FULL COLOR pleased to have Todd Pokrywa assume Pokrywa said, “I have observed Viera leadership of The Viera Co. Todd is highly grow into the vibrant community it is today capable and proven, with a background in from the time I was a student who chose to planned communities including Lakewood study the benefits of the plans for the new Ranch and Viera.” town as the topic for my thesis while Johnson joined The Viera Co. in 1989 attending Canada’s University of Waterloo and served as its president from 2005– in the early 1990s. I am incredibly grateful 2018. Johnson initially joined The Viera for the guidance Steve has provided me Co. as a financial analyst and rose through since he gave me the opportunity to have a the ranks as a division vice president and role in shaping the future of the master– chief operating officer before becoming planned community of Viera. I am president. During his time as president, enthusiastic about continuing to build on the master–planned community of Viera Steve’s legacy when he passes me the grew from an estimated 14,000 residents to baton to lead the great team at The Viera more than 23,000 residents today. Co. in passionately pursuing the vision for As president of The Viera Co., Johnson the master plan unveiled in 1989.” was repeatedly recognized by the commu- Johnson’s “continuous devotion to the nity for his dedication and strong leader- community of Viera has helped shape it ship over the years and his involvement into a top 25 best–selling master–planned with the Home Builders and Contractors community in the country. A. Duda & Sons Association of Brevard, as a board member Inc. and The Viera Co. will be forever of the Economic Development Commission grateful for his service.” of Florida’s Space Coast, and as an active The Viera Co., a wholly owned subsid- member of the Civilian Military Council. iary of A. Duda & Sons, manages commer- “In the early days, I remember having cial and residential development of Duda’s to explain what Viera was and where it non–agricultural property and is the was located within Brevard County,” said developer of the master–planned commu- Johnson. “I recall my answer being met nity of Viera. The company’s integrated with puzzled faces, but now that’s not a real estate operations include Viera Realty, problem. People know what Viera is, where Viera Builders, Viera Commercial Proper- we are and what we have to offer. I’m ties and the Duran Golf Club. Library Advisory Board to meet April 9 © 2017 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. The Port St. John Public Library Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on April 9. The library is located at 6500 Carole Ave. in Cocoa. The phone number is 633–1867.
BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 8 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 9, 2018 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Five Brevard Public School art educators selected for Nancy Baur Dillen Art Teacher Scholarships Five Brevard Public School art teachers were selected hear the stories and see first–hand the impact it is making teachers touch thousands of students’ lives and provide as recipients of the Nancy Baur Dillen Art Teacher on those who have been awarded the scholarship is a them with an outlet for their artistic creativity and Scholarship through the Community Foundation for dream come true,” said Nancy Baur Dillen. “Rick and I feel enthusiasm; they inspire them in so many ways. We are so Brevard. The five individuals are: David Blucker, Atlantis fortunate to have the ability to support and inspire art grateful for Nancy and Rick and their philanthropic vision Elementary, Cocoa; Deborah Johnston, Heritage High educators, and through them, their students — they are and commitment to art and education, in the classroom School, Palm Bay; Pamela King, Roy Allen Elementary, our future.” and beyond.” Melbourne; Melanie Weilmuenster, Freedom 7 Elemen- Additionally, Nancy has been invited to teach a Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is a national art tary, Cocoa Beach; and Annamarie Zink, Eau Gallie High drawing class Aug. 12–18 at Arrowmont, available for all education center. Students work and learn in profession- School, Melbourne. levels. This will be her 12th year teaching in their summer ally equipped studios on a 14–acre residential campus in The scholarship provides funding to cover tuition, program, where she has also taken art classes for more Gatlinburg. related fees, and room and board for one–week workshops than 25 years. The Community Foundation for Brevard “serves as a of each teacher’s choice at the renowned Arrowmont School “The ripple effects stretch well beyond the 15 local art trusted resource and leader for philanthropic individuals of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tenn., during the teachers who have attended Arrowmont since the first and organizations to enhance and sustain Brevard summer of 2018. award in 2016,” said Theresa Grimison, president and County’s quality of life.” It’s an independent, 501(c)(3) In 2015, artist and retired Eastern Florida State CEO of Community Foundation for Brevard. “These organization. College professor of art Nancy Baur Dillen and her husband Rick created the scholarship program with the Community Foundation for Brevard so that art teachers Titusville artist Heidi Thamert wins prestigious honor at Winter Park show would have an opportunity to share, develop and grow as A Titusville artist won a prestigious award at the recent 59th annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. The art artists and as educators. A committee made up of artists, show is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals. More than 1,100 artists from around the educators and community members review the applica- world applied this year and an independent panel of judges selected 225 artists to exhibit their work. tions and make recommendations of the finalists to the From that group, Heidi Thamert of Titusville was selected as the winner of the 2018 Edyth Bush Charitable Founda- Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. tion Art of Philanthropy Award. The 2018 awardees were announced and recognized David Odahowski, president of the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation, said he was “delighted to present the award to during a reception on March 21 at the Renee Foosaner Heidi and that her piece best represents the art of philanthropy.” The piece, titled “Long After I’m Gone,” is black–and– Education Center in Melbourne. During the event, 2017 white fine art photography, and “part of a series of working hands of well–lived, hard–working people.” recipients shared their experiences and artwork from their Thamert is an award–winning photographer and co–owner of The Downtown Art Gallery in Titusville. She received time at Arrowmont. $5,000 and an automatic entry into the 2019 Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival. “The summers I spent at Arrowmont had a huge Her “Hands of Time” collection is on display at The Downtown Art Gallery, 335 S. Washington Ave. For more informa- influence on my development as an artist and teacher. To tion about her collection, call 268–0122 or visit TheDowntownArtGallery.com.
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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 10 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 9, 2018 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Chefs to prepare delights at annual Flavors of Florida set for Champions Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium University, community and industry leaders are invited using are an offspring out of the UF/IFAS labs, because By Brad Buck to taste recipes featuring signature and emerging flavors they do an enormous amount of research,” Gill said. That UF/IFAS Communications at the event from 6–8 p.m. on April 9 in the Champions research includes finding the right genetics for the best University of Florida Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. flavors, preserving shelf life and developing disease– Gill has prepared food at every Flavors of Florida event, resistant types of tomatoes. “All that big–picture stuff is GAINESVILLE — Some of Florida’s top chefs will partly because he’s familiar with UF/IFAS and its faculty lost on a lot of people.” showcase their skills, while featuring Florida’s bountiful breeders. “I know lots of people at UF/IFAS,” Gill said. “I At Flavors of Florida, Gill said he plans to prepare agricultural products at the University of Florida Institute know some of the scientists. I’ve used the meat lab for 17 sausage, beef tenderloin, strawberries, salad and maybe of Food and Agricultural Sciences’ fifth annual Flavors of years. I’ve done talks on campus. I know the faculty as even artichokes — all products of UF/IFAS breeding or Florida. Renowned Gainesville chef Bert Gill will lead a consumers. In a roundabout way, UF/IFAS is a business growing efforts. In addition to Gill, other restaurants and team of chefs with Florida producers contributing to the partner of mine, in a sense, because they’re partially food providers include: Fehrenbacher’s Artisan Sausages, menu. Gill, who owns Blue Gill Quality Foods and responsible for agriculture as an industry here in the state chef Adam Fehrenbacher; Fresh From Florida, chef Justin Mildred’s Big City Food, is the author of “Pickled, Fried, of Florida. I have a lot of respect for that.” Timineri; UF/IFAS Meat Lab; UF/IFAS Honey Bee and Fresh: Bert Gill’s Southern Flavors.” Gill prefers to prepare local or Florida–produced food. Research and Extension Lab, honey tasting station; UF/ While the offerings at Flavors of Florida are scrump- “When you put an emphasis on buying local, those dollars IFAS Field & Fork Farm and Gardens; and Seed2Source, tious, it all begins with UF/IFAS researchers. are re–spent in the community,” Gill said. He cited Jennifer Waxman–Loyd. Those scientists work in their labs and fields to develop tomatoes as an example of local food sourcing. If it’s tomato For more information about the event as well as spon- new cultivars that grow into the fruits, vegetables and season, Gill uses Florida tomatoes in his restaurants. sorship opportunities, contact Caylin Hilton with UF/IFAS meats we enjoy eating. “I guarantee you the majority of those tomatoes we’re Advancement at [email protected] or call (352) 392–5432.
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Serving Our Nationwide Community For Nearly 25 Years From Brevard County APRIL 9, 2018 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 11 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Construction begins on MCC’s Dream Lab, to include collaborative stations, and interactive learning theater, 3D printer; modeled after FIT’s Digital Scholarship Lab multiple projects on the MCC campus. By Ken Datzman The flexible space of the Dream Lab will feature areas for independent About five years ago, Melbourne experiments and collaboration. The latest Central Catholic developed a master plan technology, design tools, and software will for its roughly 40–acre campus, bringing complement every academic area, together a committee of faculty, staff, personalizing the learning experience for alumni, and business leaders to each student, said Burke. strategize the private school’s future “The Dream Lab, which will center on direction in terms of facility enhance- project–based learning, will be a huge ment. curriculum enhancer for MCC,” said The development of the master plan Burke, who has led the transformation of also kicked off MCC’s “Build–to–Serve” the private institution since being named capital campaign, which successfully president in July 2010. raised $3.3 million for a two–phase MCC students will be able to “design, construction project spread over several collaborate, explore, create and imagine” years. various types of projects in a hands–on The first phase of the upgrading learning environment. included an athletic field house, a dining “It will provide students with the types and activities center, gymnasium of experiences and skills they will need renovations, and a new MCC Commons out in the real world. We’ve made a big building at the main campus entrance commitment to students getting as much that houses administrative and student hands–on experience as they possibly can services. while at MCC.” Now, MCC is rounding out phase one The Dream Lab will have collabora- with the construction of a new 5,500– tive work stations, an interactive learning square–foot “Dream Laboratory,” where theater, a video studio, a broadcast students will hone valuable skills that studio, a robotics laboratory, “tinker–tech will help carry them to the next level in space,” their lives. 3D printing capabilities, a design zone, a The Dream Lab will be similar in size cybersecurity room, and a wide range of to the other two buildings recently tools for the students to use on their constructed on campus. projects. Michael Burke, MCC president, said Burke said the facility is modeled after the Build–to–Serve initiative is designed Florida Institute of Technology’s leading– to enhance the quality of learning for edge Digital Scholarship Laboratory. students, as opposed to constructing new FIT’s Digital Scholarship Laboratory facilities to grow the school’s enrollment. is a facility within the Evans Library that “The whole purpose of the building allows researchers to access, integrate, campaign was never to grow the campus and share current and future information where we could enroll more students,” he across all disciplines using digital tools said. and resources, such as Data Curation, “We are very happy being at capacity Digitization, Special Analysis, and (550 students). We’re comfortable with Visualization, for example. In general, the BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth that number. All of the new buildings and DSL supports research, teaching, and Michael Burke is president of Melbourne Central Catholic. The school is building a new Dream Lab that upgrades are designed to enhance the learning in all FIT disciplines. will feature the latest technology, design tools, and software that will complement every academic area, learning experience for the students. And MCC students will be working in a personalizing the learning experience for each student. The facility will contain collaborative stations, an that’s what the buildings coming in the college–like environment at the Dream interactive learning theater, a video studio, a broadcast studio, a robotics lab, a 3D printer, tinker–tech future will be about, too. We’re creating a Lab. space, and a design zone. The facility is expected to be completed this fall. better high school learning experience for “We’re really excited because this is the students.” going to be a state–of–the–art facility. students use most at the Digital Scholar- Gallagher is the Digital Scholarship Lab Construction just started on the Anytime we can model what FIT is doing, ship Lab. He’s been really great at letting support manager. Dream Lab. Area firm Certified General we feel like we are on the cutting edge of us experiment with different things. A lot The Dream Lab will give MCC Contractors Inc. is building the Dream education,” said Burke. of what we’re adopting for the Dream Lab students the opportunity to gain hands– Lab. The construction is expected to be He added, “Martin Gallagher at FIT came from his recommendations. It’s on experience in one of the fastest– completed this fall. American Business has been very helpful in guiding us really nice to have a partner like FIT.” growing areas of technology, 3D printing. Interiors is working the Dream Lab through this whole process. He’s shown project, too. Both companies have done us the devices and the technologies their Please see Melbourne Central Catholic, page 19
BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 12 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 9, 2018 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com ‘Sunset at Hacienda del Sol’ set for Hermansen estate on Merritt Island — benefits the BSO; auction items include conducting a BSO performance president of their Guild. I was also active By Ken Datzman in other capacities with that organization.” She added, “When I moved to Brevard The Brevard Symphony Orchestra, with County, I knew I was going to continue the opening of its 65th milestone season my involvement volunteering with fast approaching, has made big strides in a symphonic orchestras. So as soon as I range of areas of operation over the past settled in, I became active with the BSO decades. South Guild, and I am glad I made that One of those critical areas has been the decision then.” Brevard Symphony Orchestra’s financial The South Guild was established years performance. ago to act as a BSO fundraising and And like many colleges and universi- support entity. Its mission is to promote ties, symphonic orchestras and other and financially support the BSO. This is performing arts entities have typically achieved through member and community required contributed support from the involvement in fundraising activities. The community to help offset the spread South Guild also works to increase the between performance revenue and awareness of the BSO and the extensive expenses. reach it has in the cultural arena, includ- Playing a lead role in that effort in this ing its role educating area students about market for the BSO has been the dedicated symphonic music. work of a group of volunteers who raise Membership in the South Guild is open money for the organization through social year–round to those interested in actively events, while spreading the word about the supporting the BSO, said Dr. Coffey. “The importance of having a locally based South Guild is a fabulous organization. We symphonic orchestra. all work for the betterment of the BSO. We “I love symphonic music and I think we put on fundraising events and much more. are very fortunate to have the BSO in It’s something we all greatly enjoy being a Brevard County,” said Dr. Linda Coffey, a part of.” former educator and school administrator Dr. Coffey and Forrer are co–chairing a who moved here from South Florida in new fundraising event for the BSO South 1999. Guild. “When I moved here, I was introduced “Sunset at Hacienda del Sol” will be to the BSO South Guild and I have been held from 4–7 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, working on their behalf raising money ever at the Hermansen estate on Merritt since. I think the South Guild has done a Island. Attendees will be wearing summer great job for the BSO through the years. cocktail attire. We really push the pencil to keep costs The honorary co–chairs for the event down and the return up on our events, include Tom and Courtney Hermansen. which helps the BSO. And we have nearly Tom Hermansen’s parents, the late 200 members today, so the South Guild Bjørnar and Bjørg Hermansen, were major has been growing, up from probably 130 supporters of the BSO and other nonprofit BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth members when I first joined.” organizations in the region, and Tom and The BSO South Guild will host the benefit ‘Sunset at Hacienda del Sol’ on May 12 at the Hermansen This year, Dr. Coffey expanded her role Courtney have continued their generosity. estate on Merritt Island. The honorary chairpersons for the event include Tom and Courtney with the symphony when she was ap- “The late Hermansens were longtime Hermansen. Sponsorships range from $500 to $5,000, which include reserved tickets and various pointed to the BSO Board of Directors. supporters of the BSO who greatly enjoyed amenities. Dr. Linda Coffey, left, a former educator and school administrator, and Janet Forrer, are At the South Guild, she works alongside the concerts and all the BSO activities,” the co–chairwomen for Sunset. They have been volunteers with the South Guild for many years. They colleague Janet Forrer, who is the said Dr. Coffey. “They hosted fundraising are at the BSO House in the Eau Gallie Arts District of Melbourne. organization’s president. Forrer joined the events at their estate for the BSO over the South Guild about eight years ago when years, and now Tom and Courtney have concept to Port Canaveral in 1984. Bjørnar and Susan Ivey, Congressman Bill and she relocated from the Fort Myers area in been absolutely wonderful to our organiza- Hermansen and business partner Bruce Katie Posey, and Winston and Marilyn Southwest Florida. tion. They are opening up this magnificent Nierenberg launched Premier Cruise Lines Scott. “I was involved with the Southwest home on Merritt Island, with beautiful and teamed up with The Walt Disney Co. Sunset at Hacienda del Sol will include Florida Symphony Orchestra for more gardens, and hosting our new fundraiser.” In addition to Tom and Courtney food stations from some of Brevard’s best– than 15 years,” said Forrer, who is retired Bjørnar Hermansen was a very Hermansen, the honorary chairpersons for known restaurants, live entertainment and has in–depth experience in the successful businessman and philanthropist the event include Dr. Anthony and Sara featuring local vocalist Percy Spencer who charitable sector. “I served on the South- whose vision helped reshape Port Catanese, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne will sing favorite tunes to dance to, a silent west Florida Symphony Orchestra board Canaveral and the cruise industry. For securing concert sponsorships, and as example, he brought the multi–day cruise Please see The Brevard Symphony Orchestra, page 21
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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 16 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 9, 2018 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Wawa to launch its annual hiring campaign, looks to bring aboard some 5,000 new associates WAWA, Pa. — Wawa Inc. recently announced plans to and discover the important role Wawa associates play in opportunities, she said. In addition, through Wawa’s hire up to 5,000 new associates during the next three their communities. employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), associates share months, with all of Wawa’s 790 stores across its six–state Stores hosting the open house events will have signs directly in the growth of Wawa. Today Wawa is 41 percent operating area looking to add new talent. announcing the dates and times. Individuals interested in owned by associates through the ESOP. Nearly half the The annual hiring campaign will span the spring career opportunities at Wawa are encouraged to apply ESOP is owned by store–level associates and store season, looking to fill customer–service and management– online before attending an open house event. management. With more than 11,000 participants, level positions and is part of Wawa’s overall commitment Wawa associates hired in these full– and part–time “Wawa’s ESOP ranks as one of the top 10 largest in the to provide job opportunities that can lead to fulfilling positions enjoy competitive salaries and health benefits, as country.” careers for community members across the company’s well as flexible schedules and tuition reimbursement To apply for an open position, visit www.Wawa.com. operating area. “At Wawa, part of our commitment to fulfilling lives means adding jobs for new associates, while also providing Millennium receives FAA safety approval for commercial launch operations advancement opportunities for the more than 30,000 Millennium Engineering and Integration Co. in Melbourne has received Federal Aviation Administration safety Wawa associates who are part of our team,” said Elizabeth approval from the Office of Commercial Space Transportation for their Flight Analyst Workstation (FAWS). Moore, manager of talent acquisition at Wawa. “That’s Prior to launch, all launch vehicle operators must first obtain FAA safety approval to ensure safe operation and why we’re thrilled to kick off this year’s spring hiring maintain public safety. Using FAWS, commercial launch operators can expedite their preparation for launch and re– campaign and add a number of new members to our entry operations by employing this preapproved safety system. growing Wawa Family. “We are proud to have the confidence of our nation’s commercial space safety regulator through acceptance of this She added, “As we look to fill these positions with game–changing technology.” said Patrick Murphy, CEO of Millennium. “Our team continues to innovate and ease the people who have a strong passion for serving others, we’re challenges of emerging commercial space companies by providing systems and tools that enable safe, expedient, and looking for individuals who want to join our team for the flexible access to space while reducing launch costs.” busy summer season as well as those who might be The FAA requires a set of complex calculations and data–sets that demonstrate safe operation of aerospace vehicles interested in the start of a fulfilling career at Wawa.” throughout flight. FAWS software allows an analyst to convert human–understandable flight safety mission rules into While every store will have job opportunities available, the precise, complex logic required by onboard guidance systems to safely fly missions. The FAWS software was devel- some will host open houses called “Wawa Career Wednes- oped to meet the stringent requirements and safety standards set by FAA, NASA and Air Force Safety offices. days,” which include open houses at select stores on every “This is confirmation our Product Development Center of Excellence is producing first–class safety software through Wednesday for four straight weeks through April 18. our rigorous CMMI–Dev/ML3 processes to assist launch providers with a faster way to FAA Licensing.” said As part of the Wawa Career Wednesdays, potential Millennium’s Al Wassel, vice president, integrated systems. associates can receive a brief, first interview, learn more Millennium is a Veteran–Owned Small Business delivering engineering services, flight safety software, and solutions about Wawa’s unique culture, explore career opportunities, to government and commercial customers.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. — Agility Robotics, a company launched at Oregon State University that designs and builds walking and running robots, has raised $8 million in new funding. Playground Global is the lead investor, with Sony Innovation Fund and existing investor Robotics Hub also participating. Playground founder Bruce Leak will join Agility’s board of directors. The series A investments will accelerate product, technology and business development and bring Agility Robotics’ total amount raised to $8.792 million, according to Agility founder Jonathan Hurst, associate professor of March of Dimes mechanical engineering at OSU. “Agility Robotics is solving the mobility problem faced by robots to allow machines to work with humans, for new ad emailed humans and around humans,” said Hurst, who worked with the OSU Advantage Accelerator in starting his company. “Robotic, legged locomotion will enable a major FULL COLOR transformation of our world, with early applications in real–time telepresence and data collection in human and natural environments such as disaster sites or forest fires; warehouse logistics, moving boxes and loading and unloading; and then on to larger applications such as logistics and package delivery for fast and inexpensive 24/7 service, and in–home robots for telepresence and assis- tance.” Hurst, the Dean’s Professor at the College of Engineer- ing, said walking robots will one day be a common sight — much like the automobile, with a similar impact. The limiting factor to date, he said, is the science and under- standing of legged locomotion, not the speed of computing, strength of materials, or power of motors. But key research at Oregon State has enabled a breakthrough. “Our technology captures the same fundamental principles underlying legged locomotion in animals,” he said. ATRIAS, a research robot developed at the Dynamic Robotics Laboratory at Oregon State, was the first robot to reproduce human gait dynamics. Following ATRIAS was Cassie, the first product for research and development capable of walking and running. “Agility Robotics is building the engineering know–how and the organizational capacity to capture and implement these research discoveries and create robots that will be pragmatically useful in the real world,” Hurst said.
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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 18 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 9, 2018 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Melbourne Central Catholic Continued from page 12 “I think they are going to be really excited creative and thinking ‘outside the box’ MCC students will be able to use the rooms and for other areas. “And the to use 3D printer technology. It is when working on projects together with Dream Lab beyond typical school hours. facility itself has not yet been named,” reshaping a lot of processes across many classmates,” said Burke. The facility will remain open until 8:30 at said Burke. industries and is only going to gain more “Students will have to brainstorm to night, said Burke. There are five naming opportunities prominence in the years ahead, I believe,” figure out how to go about doing a project, “We have students attending MCC available for the Dream Lab. Businesses said Burke. and then actually begin working on it. from all over Brevard County, which is and individuals can invest in MCC by As a technology, three–dimensional When it’s finished, they will present the 72 miles long. If students are assigned a selecting one of the naming opportunities printing has been lauded for its ability to results of their project. So, it will take group project, and some kids live in North for the building. They are: Building give small–scale manufacturers the them from the thinking process part to Brevard and others in South Brevard, Naming Rights, $500,000; Interactive opportunity to create prototypes of new the implementation part to the selling they might have a hard time getting Learning Theater, $20,000; Makerspace products quickly and cheaply, especially (convincing) part. And these are valuable together to do their work. The Dream Lab Labs (six) $15,000; Office, $10,000; and when compared to older manufacturing skills to learn at each step. The process gives them a place where they can stay Collaboration Station, $5,000. To inquire processes. will help teach them to be problem– after normal school hours, work on their about these naming opportunities, call This kind of printing is reshaping the solvers and to be critical thinkers.” project and get it done.” the school at 728–4002. landscape of all types of businesses, The Dream Lab is basically a STEM Burke said MCC students are “excited Two years ago, Burke was selected as including medicine. facility. STEM stands for a learning about the Dream Lab concept. And they one of only two Catholic school presidents Once considered a futuristic technol- approach that uses the disciplines of will really be excited once they start in America to be recognized with top ogy on the distant horizon, 3D printing of science, technology, engineering and physically working in it.” honors from the National Catholic medical devices and other things is mathematics. Burke said the Dream Lab He continued, “Once we open the Educational Association. There are more quickly becoming a promising reality, will be updated as STEM procedures and Dream Lab and start using it, the other than 1,200 Catholic schools in the nation. according to a report by the Food and processes advance in the future. The thing that is going to happen, in my He was honored during NCEA’s 2016 Drug Administration. facility is designed to accommodate expectation, is it will make the teachers Convention & Expo held in San Diego, Patients have already benefitted from change. more creative because they will have all Calif., the largest annual private educa- 3D printed medical products through “We’ll work to keep the facility up on of these tools available to them. Both the tion association gathering in the country. access to personalized devices and the latest trends. Over time, some things teachers and the students will be Under his leadership, MCC has innovative drugs that have led to will phase out and new things will phase exploring a lot of learning possibilities.” developed a number of new initiatives significant health improvements, says the in because technology will continue to There are some naming opportunities and programs. “We are very happy with FDA. evolve and the educational learning on the inside of the building for individual the direction we’re moving and excited “The Dream Lab is all about being environment will evolve with it.” classrooms, for individual makerspace about MCC’s future,” said Burke.
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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 20 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 9, 2018 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com The Brevard Symphony Orchestra Continued from page 13 auction and a live auction conducted by County are stepping up to be part of this $500 to $5,000 and include various funds to bring quality performances to the Sheriff Ivey. event, which is great.” amenities at each support level, including community and keep concerts affordable. The event will take place outdoors as The auction items that evening will reserved tickets to the event and promo- Funds raised will also help to bring free well as indoors at the estate. “There include an opportunity to conduct the tional opportunities for businesses. To concerts and events to those who may not actually will be a real dance floor set up Brevard Symphony Orchestra at an confirm your sponsorship commitment for be able to attend subscription perfor- outside, and we will have dancing into the upcoming performance; a day behind–the– one of the Sunset levels, call BSO Execu- mances, said Forrer. sunset,” said Forrer. scenes on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.; tive Director Fran Delisle at 242–2024. “We have been very fortunate in the “We put a lot of thought into this event a weeklong stay in a cabin in the Carolina Forrer said the BSO has an invitation community, both in monetary and in–kind when planning it. We discussed every mountains; weekend packages in Naples list of some 230 people. “It’s important for donation support,” she said. aspect of it, including the dance–floor piece. and Fort Myers, which include hotel stays, us to not only raise money for our beloved “The community seems to be coming I asked Linda Coffey if we really needed dinner at fine restaurants, symphony BSO, but it’s also important for us to together in a fabulous way helping us out. the dance floor, and she said ‘yes we do.’ tickets, and more; and tickets to local acquaint ourselves with some old friends, As far as the amount of money we would And Linda was right. It will help make the theaters and events. as well as make new friends of the BSO. To like to raise from Sunset to support the event more enjoyable because people can “I think this is going to be an amazing do that, we created a master list, the BSO, there is no amount too high. Most dance into the sunset with Percy Spencer event,” said Lesmarie Velez, the BSO’s invitation list. We need the help of our nonprofits probably feel that way, too, singing that evening. He’s a talented marketing director. “It a new event for the current supporters, past supporters, and when putting on an event that raises vocalist.” BSO. And while it will be a bit more future supporters to make this event a money for their organization. The BSO The restaurants committed to take part relaxed than our typical social functions, it success.” provides a high–quality product, season in Sunset include: Café Margeaux, The will still provide the ambience our patrons “We want to reach as many people as after season. We’re really proud of their Dove, Yellow Dog Café, Le Crave, The have come to expect from BSO possible,” added Dr. Coffey, “and we’re performances and their pursuit of excel- Island Fish Grill, Jason’s Deli, Broken fundraisers.” trying to tap into the younger generations lence in the symphonic world.” Barrel Tavern, Palm Shores Bistro Sunset at Hacienda del Sol is basically and the new residents of Brevard County. “Sunset at Hacienda del Sol is going to Catering, Djon’s Steak and Lobster House, a sponsorship event. There will be a With the influx of all the people coming be a great way to conclude our 2017–2018 and Suntree Country Club. limited number of tickets available to the here to work in various industries — and BSO season,” said Velez, “which means our “The food will be a centerpiece of this public at $125 each, said Velez. The tickets who appreciate this type of music — we 65th year of performances is just around fundraiser,” said Dr. Coffey. “Each just went on sale to the public. “And we’re certainly want them to be part the BSO the corner. And we have a lot of special restaurant will have a food station and will currently taking confirmations for Sunset excitement.” things planned for our 2018–2019 season. be serving its house specialty. Some of the sponsorships,” she said. All proceeds from Sunset will benefit It’s going to a very special time for the most popular restaurants in Brevard The Sunset sponsorships range from the BSO. The organization will use the BSO.”
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APRIL 9, 2018 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 21 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com ‘Safari Under the Stars’ Continued from page 23 black bears occupied all of the Sunshine State’s mainland, that currently exist,” said Davis. as well as some coastal islands and larger keys. By the The bears’ new home at the Brevard Zoo will be mid–1970s, the bear range decreased to 18 percent of its constructed at the current Red Wolf habit. “This timing is historic range, with bear populations remaining in several ideal as plans were already underway to move our aging core areas of large public lands, according to the Florida mother and daughter red wolves to a quieter and less Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Today, bears active part of the Zoo, enabling them to live out their have reoccupied 45 percent of their historic range. years in a preferred location of peace and quiet.” Once on the brink of extinction in Florida, these Those who donate $5,000 or more to this project will be magnificent creatures have rebounded from 300 bears recognized at the Black Bear exhibit location which will be 40 years ago to more than 5,000 today. However, with this unveiled at “Safari Under the Stars 2019,” the Brevard recovery there have been orphaned bears. The Brevard Zoo’s 25th anniversary. Zoo’s Give from the Heart project will be raising money to “We don’t have a lot of black bears in Brevard County,” create a habitat designed to be a new home for orphaned said Proctor, “so the Brevard Zoo is reaching out beyond cubs or adults, and help educate the public on how a this county and looking at the state as a whole and saying viable coexistence can develop between bears and this is a need that Florida has and, potentially, the humans. Brevard Zoo has an opportunity be part of the solution.” Development, with residential and commercial In addition to the Flammio Financial Group, Artemis, enclaves sprouting on undeveloped land throughout the Holiday Builders and Health First Health Plans, the state, has expanded. “This has put bears and humans into sponsors of Safari Under the Stars, at press time for this CBRE incredibly tight proximity where uneducated human story, include: Brevard County Hyundai Dealers, Harris behavior, such as feeding bears or leaving trash cans, pet Corp., Twin Rivers Insurance, Rossway Swan, Boys Brenner food, and grill remnants unsecured, has lured bears into Electrical Contractors, Shelter Mortgage Co., SD Data people’s yards, porches, and even their homes,” said Center, Certified General Contractors, Brewer Paving and pick up BBN Davis. Development, GrayRobinson, Attorneys at Law–Adam “Although timid and afraid of humans by nature, once Bird and Brad White, W&J Construction, Sky Advertis- 3/26/18 a bear has experienced such close human contact and food ing, Island Jaguar Land Rover, Stifel–Garvin Peterson availability, they typically cannot be deterred from up– Wealth Management, Dr. John and Laura Bomalaski, page 6 close and personal interaction. Relocating the bears is Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Tensor Engineer- rarely a successful option as they will literally travel ing, and the Roub Family. hundreds of miles back to that very same neighborhood The list continues: M.H. Williams Construction Group, and continue the nuisance behavior. Even if they don’t Ron Jon Surf Shop, Disney Cruise Lines, Dr. Nanialei FULL COLOR return, other bears will likely pick up where they left off.” Golden, Sysco, Robert Leader, Construction Engineering Unsecured trash is the No. 1 reason that Florida black Group, Brightview Landscapes, Accesso LLC, Brown & bears enter neighborhoods and come into conflict with Brown Insurance, High Stack Gordon Kirby, CenterState people, says the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Bank, Nelson Cover III, Mark and Aileen Malek, and Commission. Mike and Brenda DeVaux. Give from the Heart support will enable the Brevard “We thank all the businesses and individuals who Zoo to address the long–term issue of bears and humans support Safari Under the Stars,” said Davis. “They help living in healthy harmony by educating “our residents on ensure that the multifaceted missions of the Brevard Zoo avoiding behaviors that create and exacerbate problems are able to progress.”
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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 22 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 9, 2018 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com ‘Safari Under the Stars’ Continued from page 1 “The Brevard Zoo is much more than a first–class Travel Channel, and Food Network. The Friday night VIP event and the Saturday night recreational place within the county,” said Travis Proctor, Presently, he is the executive producer and host of the Gala are open exclusively to sponsors. Organizations and the CEO and founder of Artemis. “Because of the Brevard award–winning weekly series “Ocean Mysteries.” In individuals interested in sponsorship should contact Chris Zoo’s efforts in conservation, in education, its work with addition to exploring the state of the planet’s wildlife and Stagman at [email protected] or 254–9453, the Indian River Lagoon, and its work in other areas as ecology, Corwin has served as an environmental and extension 485. well, it doesn’t think of itself just as a destination. It sees science correspondent for “CNN,” “CBS,” and “NBC” news. Also on Saturday morning beginning at 10 o’clock, itself as a community partner helping find balance Year after year, Davis has been landing some of the there will be a community–engagement event with between the ecological and recreational sides.” biggest names in the conservation sector as celebrity Corwin. The program is titled “Tales from the Field with He added, “When you think of the Brevard Zoo, you guests for events like Safari Under the Stars. Last year, Jeff Corwin.” He will share stories of his international tend to think of animals. But beyond that, the Zoo has for instance, she secured Bindi Irwin, an Australian animal adventures intertwined with messages of hope leveraged its resources to help uplift the lives of a lot of actress, television personality, conservationist, singer, and and humanity. people, including students with special needs. An example dancer. She is the daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter Tickets are $50 for Brevard Zoo members to attend is its annual Very Special Arts program which provides star Steve Irwin. this presentation and $60 for nonmembers. Tickets are students the opportunities for field trips. So, I think the “There was pressure to find someone of equal stature sold at www.BrevardZoo.org/Jeff–Corwin. The donation Brevard Zoo sees itself as a community partner and as an for this year’s event, and Jeff Corwin certainly fills the will directly support the Brevard Zoo’s animal wellness, education partner, as well as a great destination. The bill. He’s had a remarkable career and he is very specific conservation, and education programs. A limited number holistic approach they take is what continues to interest to what really has been the central mission of the Brevard of tables with preferred seating for 10 people are available our company in being a corporate sponsor of their Zoo. Jeff represents someone who is highly educated and for $650 each. fundraising events.” highly knowledgeable, but equally as passionate about the To inquire about tables, contact development coord- Bruce Assam, the CEO of Holiday Builders, said his mission to ensure that the world remains in ecological inator Misty Adams at 254–9543, extension 283, or company has supported the Brevard Zoo as an event balance — environmental balance — and that we leave a [email protected]. sponsor for “the last five years because we see it as a legacy for our children,” said Davis. “We created a variety of giving opportunities the valuable resource for the entire community. We love the Corwin has written several books, including 2009’s community can participate in and show their support for Brevard Zoo. As I was pulling into the parking lot today, critically acclaimed “100 Heartbeats: The Race to Save the Brevard Zoo. For instance, they can buy a ticket to the I saw school buses filled with kids who were getting ready Earth’s Most Endangered Species.” He earned his Saturday morning program. They will get to meet and to enjoy their field trip.” bachelor’s degree in biology and anthropology from hear Jeff Corwin, while making a modest donation to the He continued, “The Brevard Zoo continues to evolve in Bridgewater State University and a master’s degree in Zoo through their ticket purchase. Every donation to the so many ways, providing more and more services for the wildlife and fisheries conservation from the University of Zoo makes an extraordinary difference in what we are visitors. It’s a wonderful thing. The Zoo’s efforts in Massachusetts in Amherst. able to do,” said Davis. conservation are outstanding, keeping their thumb on Years ago, he established an interactive museum and The public can also participate in a silent auction ways to protect the earth. We enjoy being part of the Zoo environmental education center called the EcoZone in his online. The public can purchase “extraordinary” items and and continue to support the organization.” hometown of Norwell, Mass. Also, Bridgewater State “experiences” before and throughout the Safari event. Assam’s two children are part of the Brevard Zoo’s University presented him with an honorary doctorate Register at BrevardZoo.org/susauction. The auction will Teen Program volunteering their time. Each year, Zoo degree in public education for his work in communicating end at 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. “The auction is open Teens work alongside staff to create a positive and the need for a sustainable approach to using natural to everyone. You do not have to attend Safari to take part memorable experience for visitors. resources and the importance of conserving endangered in the auction,” said Davis. “The Teen Program is highly competitive and highly species. There, too, will be a raffle with a grand prize trip to sought after,” said Karen Davis, the Brevard Zoo’s director “Throughout his extraordinary career, Jeff has used Denmark. The winner will receive $2,000 cash and a trip of development. “The young people are interviewed and hope and humanity to educate and enlighten audiences for two people with hotel accommodations for three nights there is a selection process.” all over the world,” said Davis. “We’re thrilled to be along with VIP experiences at both Knuth Castle and Davis and her team at the Brevard Zoo have been bringing his passions for wildlife to our community.” Gardens, and Knuthenborg Safari Park, billed as Europe’s gearing up to put on the annual benefit “Safari Under the She added, “His TV shows and the work he does in largest private zoo. Travel dates are at the winner’s Stars,” an event that attracts hundreds of people and terms of using his platform to affect public understanding discretion to be used by Sept. 15, 2018. Roughly 50 tickets features food and drink, entertainment, a silent auction, and his use of educational methodology are enlightening a remain out of 350, said Davis. The $100 tickets are sold at and a celebrity guest. The 2018 Safari Under the Stars is lot of people. That’s great because human beings are www.BrevardZoo.org. The winning ticket will be drawn at scheduled from 6–11 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at the sitting at the controls in terms of what the outcomes are the event. Brevard Zoo in Viera. going to be. Our actions will directly impact the fact that “This is a ‘bucket–list’ experience. The Safari Park is “We are looking at this as a very special Safari Under we will have positive outcomes if we do the right things.” on an island in the Baltic sea, about 90 minutes south of the Stars because it will be the prelude to next year’s In addition to the Saturday night event, Corwin will be Copenhagen. It’s a remarkable park. We were able to 25th anniversary of the opening of the Brevard Zoo,” said present at an exclusive evening reception called “Safari make this happen because our education director at the Davis. “We are excited to be positioning the event this Eve” on Friday, April 27, at the Brevard Zoo. It will be a Brevard Zoo (Chris DeLorey) knows the Count who owns way, and we are putting a lot of wonderful elements into meet–and–greet gathering for the sponsors of Safari the castle,” she said. it. We’re incredibly excited about our celebrity guest, Under the Stars. Yet another part of the Safari Under the Stars renowned conservationist Jeff Corwin, who will speak at The function, to be catered by Pompano Grill, will take weekend is “Give from the Heart,” which helps fund a the Saturday evening main event.” place on the “Dino Trail,” in the Dinosaur Discovery area. designated project for the Brevard Zoo. This year’s Give Corwin is an Emmy–winning television host, author, For the last six months, the Brevard Zoo has hosted the from the Heart will address one of the “most meaningful and biologist. He is an advocate for conservation of “Dinosaurs are Back” exhibit, which showcases 20 of the wildlife issues” facing Florida — the native black bear endangered species and ecosystems around the world. For “most advanced animatronic dinosaurs ever created.” The population, said Davis. nearly 20 years, Corwin produced and hosted a variety of attendees of Safari Eve will be given a private tour of the Before settlement by the early Europeans, Florida popular television series broadcast on networks like dinosaur collection. The exhibit, which includes a Tyran- Disney Channel, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, nosaurus Rex, will be leaving the Brevard Zoo April 30. Please see ‘Safari Under the Stars,’ page 22 APRIL 9, 2018 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 23 Come see us at Brevard Medical City Suntree Internal Medicine State-of-the-art Medical Facility Free Everything under one roof conveniently located on Wickham Road in Suntree Antibiotics* No need for a second trip to the pharmacy Save gas, time and money Will fi ll one prescription per patient per visit if antibiotics are needed.
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