Balda Family Foundation a Vehicle for Youth to Gain Educational Opportunities

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Vol. 30 No. 45 November 5, 2012 A Weekly Space Coast Business Magazine printed in Brevard County, Florida since 1984 Balda Family Foundation a vehicle for youth to gain educational opportunities

By Ken Datzman

INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH — The generations of Baldas have long embraced higher education and the spirit of capitalism, two pillars of their family tree. Leading and setting the example was immigrant Ricardo Balda, a first– generation college graduate who got on the track to entrepreneurship in America and cut a path that his children are proudly following today as local businessowners across various industries. But, clearly, the elder Balda, who came to the U.S. from Canada by way of Ecuador as a teenager, saw higher education as the platform for achievement in life. Being educated and having a good work ethic greatly increased one’s chances of getting a grip on success, he believed. Ricardo Balda, whose father owned a coffee–export business in South America, arrived in the U.S. in the mid–1950s with his family. It was a time when roads, bridges, and highways were being built. New technologies were on the horizon. Advances in medicine included new antibiotics. The American people had the highest standard of living of any society in the world, and education was driving these advances and innovations. Ricardo Balda viewed the classroom as his launching pad to a good life. But when he attended school in Canada as a young man, he first had to overcome language and cultural barriers. “His classes in the morning were taught in French. His afternoon classes were taught in English. He only knew Spanish,” said one of his sons, businessman and Ivy League graduate Dr. Dan Balda, the chief executive officer of Melbourne–based Medicomp Inc., a roughly 100–employee company positioned in the telemedicine segment. Dr. Balda is a graduate of the University of Florida School of Medicine. He did his undergraduate work in electrical engineering at Cornell University. For his father, Ricardo Balda, who is noted for doing some of the early research in ultrasound, language was just one of a number of challenges he hurdled en route to pursuing his dream of earning a college degree. BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth He graduated from the University of Hartford in Connecticut. “All of his The Balda family has long viewed higher education as a path to excel in life, with the example being set by their father, brothers also went to Hartford. They basically formed their own little ‘Balda businessman Ricardo Balda. He and his four adult children — Rick Balda, Kathy Mills, Tony Balda and Dr. Dan Balda Brothers’ fraternity,” said Dr. Balda, whose father also earned a graduate degree — established the Balda Family Foundation in 2007. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities and from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. scholarships to academically promising, at–risk and underserved youth in Brevard. From left: Dr. Balda, Executive He was a teaching assistant at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Director Sarah Balda, Tony Balda, and Rick Balda. the day of computer punch–card technology. “He’s very proud of his shoe box full of punch cards.”

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Please see Balda Family Foundation, page 19 BBN SPACE COAST BUSINESS Romantic comedy that explores mysteries of the heart set for BCC stage “Almost, Maine,” a play that explores the mysteries of As the northern lights hover in the sky, the town’s the human heart, will close out the fall drama season at residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the Simpkins Fine Arts Center’s Studio Theatre on unexpected and often hilarious ways. Brevard Community College’s Cocoa campus. “It’s sweet, funny and tender, plus a little quirky,” said Evening performances will be at 8 o’clock on Friday, Jeanine Henry, the director of BCC’s Theatre Arts Nov. 9, and Saturday, Nov. 10, with a show at 2 p.m. on program. “It’s an excellent ‘date–night’ play.” Sunday, Nov. 11. The play’s actors are students in BCC’s Theatre Twin Rivers Insurance All shows are $10 for adults and $7 for students, seniors Rehearsal and Performance class. and members of the military. Tickets will be available at “Almost, Maine” opened off–Broadway in the winter of pick up BBN the Studio Theatre on the day of the performances. 2005 and has been performed hundreds of times since that The play by John Cariani takes place on a cold, clear, New York debut, winning praise for its smart, funny take 10/29/12 moonless Friday night in the middle of winter, where on life and love. things are not quite what they seem in the remote, For more information, contact Henry at 433–7384 or page 8 mythical town of Almost, Maine. [email protected]. FULL COLOR Brevard Physicians Network and MPCA host grand opening for office at One Senior Place Brevard Physicians Network (BPN) and Medical Brevard County with about 270 physician members who Practitioners for Affordable Care (MPAC) recently held a care for more than 70,000 patients in the community. grand opening in conjunction with the Senior Insurance MPAC is the first Medicare–approved Accountable event at One Senior Place in Viera. Care Organization in Brevard County and one of only 154 The office address is 8085 Spyglass Hill Road. in the nation. One hundred and fifty physicians participate In the ongoing quest to improve health–care quality in MPAC and are working to improve the quality and and cost effectiveness for the area’s senior population and efficiency of care for Medicare beneficiaries while creating to encourage local seniors to be more involved in their medical–cost savings that will help to improve the health outcomes, BPN and MPAC are taking the message sustainability of the Medicare program. directly to seniors with the help of the “fantastic venue of Attendees at the grand opening received information One Senior Place.” about senior insurance options, preventive health care, BPN is the largest independent physician association in giveaways and refreshments. Independent film festival at Palm Bay Dollar Movie The eighth edition of the “15–Minutes of Fame” independent film festival will take place on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Palm Bay Dollar Movie, 160 Malabar Road. More than 40 films, from two to 15–minutes long, will be shown at the event. They will be presented in two–hour blocks, beginning at 1 p.m., and continuing throughout the day. Festival sponsors Ray and Migdalia Etheridge said that they have selected films “for every taste,” including comedy, drama, documentaries, animation and music videos. The Etheridges started the festival in 2009 to offer a public showcase for quality independent films, produced by emerging filmmakers from around the world. The festival will also include several films made by filmmakers from Florida State University and Full Sail University, as well as several films from Brevard filmmakers. For further information, contact the Etheridges at [email protected] or visit Nov2012.Weebly.com. Propeller Club to conduct annual meeting The Propeller Club of Port Canaveral will conduct its annual meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Fishlips Medical & Waterfront Bar & Grill, 610 Glen Cheek Drive, in Port Canaveral. At the meeting, the 2013 officers and board members Uniform MartEMT Supplies will be installed. To make a reservation to attend the function, visit www.PropellerClubCanaveral.com or call 323–9886. Medical & EMT Supplies Brevard Paralegal Association to meet pick up BBN Brevard Paralegal Association, an affiliate of the Paralegal Association of Florida Inc., will host its monthly meeting at Uniforms Shoes Accessories 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, at Suntree Country Club in Melbourne. The featured speaker will be attorney Merrily 10/29/12 Longacre, who works at the Brevard County Clerk of Court in Titusville. Longacre will talk about the newly implemented Melbourne Shopping Center e–filing program. For more details about the event, contact Sabine Martel at [email protected]. 1387page S. Babcock 9 Steet 676-0000 Free fish fry to be held Nov. 9 in Titusville The community is invited to enjoy a free fish fry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, at the Isaac Campbell Sr. Community Center, 701 South St. in Titusville. This event is co–sponsored by the Isaac Campbell Seniors Club and Nancy R. Taylor Broker/Owner Nancy Taylor Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, Parks and Recreation Department, in North Brevard. For more

U.S. Naval Academy graduate Kelly named director of sales and marketing please RSVP Shannon Kelly has been named the director of sales He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in and marketing for Hilton and Doubletree Melbourne Annapolis, Md., and the University of Maryland. A to Rachel Beach Oceanfront Hotels. resident of Cocoa Beach, Kelly is married and has a 321-777-1670 Kelly comes to the Space Coast from Dallas, Texas, and 9–year–old son. has served as a director of sales and marketing for some of The Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront Hotel is a the largest hotel companies in the nation. 200–room, full–service property offering flexible meeting Brevard's Most His experience includes posts with the 1,606–room space, catering and oceanfront dining and leisure activi- Distinctive Collection of Hilton Anatole, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Marriott, ties. The Doubletree Melbourne Beach Oceanfront Hotel is Designer Eyewear Ritz–Carlton, Great Wolf Resorts and the Lodge of Four a 207–room, all–suite destination offering full–service Seasons Golf Resort & Spa. amenities, meeting space and dining outlets. Parade to honor veterans Nov. 10 Honor America Inc. will celebrate Veterans Day with a parade and barbecue honoring veterans. The event will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10. The parade will travel through downtown Melbourne. The barbecue will be hosted at the Liberty Bell Memorial Museum, 1601 Oak St., in Melbourne. The Melbourne High School Band will perform at the museum. For more details about the event, contact Molly Tice at Honor America. The phone number is 727–1776. Dr. Leann J. Mandese and Dr. Sara J. Henney VAC’s Veterans Day open house set 2194 Highway A1A Indian Harbour Beach The Valiant Air Command’s Veterans Day open house will be held Nov. 10 and 11 in Titusville. The theme is “Planes, www.atlantisvisioncenter.com Trains and Automobiles.” If you would like to display your vehicle during the open house, contact the Warbird Museum *Raffle to win a pair of James Bond Sunglasses at 268–1941. The event is free of charge. The organizers are asking attendees to bring canned good for a local charity or a as seen in the movie SKYFALL courtesy of Tom Ford toy for its “Toys for Tots” drop–off point. For more information and directions to the event, call 268–1941. Fort Benning Army Band to perform The Fort Benning. Ga., Army Band will be performing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Melbourne Auditorium. The announcement was made by Honor America and the Liberty Bell Memorial Museum. Tickets for the concert are required and will be available beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Liberty Bell Memorial Museum in Melbourne. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 until 2. This concert is free of charge for the public. For more information, call Susan Anderson, of Honor America Inc., at 727–1776 or send an e–mail message to [email protected]. CIA Library board meeting set Satellite Beach Public Library will conduct a board meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The meeting is open to the public. The library is at 751 Jamaica Blvd. Call 779–4004 for more details about the meeting. 1/9 page page ‘Moonlight Stroll’ event at Erna Nixon Park The semi–annual “Moonlight Stroll,” sponsored by Brevard County Parks and Recreation, will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Erna Nixon Park, 1200 Evans Road, in West Melbourne. Parking will be available at Melbourne Square Mall’s Pole 4, on the west side of JC Penney. Patrons will be shuttled to and from the park. Admission is $3 per FULL COLOR person. Children younger than 3 years old will be admitted free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The Brevard Astronomical Society will be there with telescopes for stargazing and sky–watching. Musical entertainment will be provided by Chris Kahl, The Ashley Gang, Sharon Osuna, Kyle Hebert, Sunnyland Steve and Amy Lucey. Food will be available for purchase from Diggity Dogs–N–More. For more information, call Erna Nixon Park at 952–4525.

NOVEMBER 5, 2012 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 3 BBN EDITORIAL Much has improved in 50 Years, but early UCF had its own unique charm Located on the outer fringes of Orlando and Orange won national championships. By Dick Crepeau County, its existence seemed to be a well–kept secret in the The area around the campus could be described as UCF Forum columnist city. On countless occasions when I told Orlando residents “country.” There were few buildings along Alafaya Trail, that I was a professor at the university, they indicated they which certainly resembled a trail in both directions. FTU The University of Central Florida is gearing up to had no idea there was a university in Orlando. Boulevard, today known as University Boulevard, was a celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013, and much will be Having come here from Florida State University, I was two–lane road lined with orange groves and woods. State said and written about the transformation of the univer- amazed at the quiet that reigned over the campus, as well Road 436 (Semoran Boulevard) for the most part marked sity from a small campus to one of the largest universities as the look of the students. As a commuter campus whose the eastern edge of the city of Orlando. in the United States. students mostly worked in the city, the average FTU There was one gasoline station on the corner of Alafaya As someone who witnessed much of that transforma- student was well dressed, smartly groomed, and politically Trail and Florida Tech Boulevard, and not much else tion, I have tried to remember what UCF was like when I diffident. At times I felt that I had walked through a time adjacent to the campus. The nearest restaurant was more arrived on campus in the early 1970s. Although memory is warp back into my undergraduate days in the 1950s. than a mile away on East Colonial Drive (State Road 50). notoriously unreliable, I will do my best. In class, students were eager to learn, willing to work as On campus, food service was minimal. The bookstore UCF opened its doors for classes in the fall of 1968 as hard as their schedules allowed, and calm in demeanor. was small and stocked mostly with just textbooks for Florida Technological University, a name that led many to Whereas at Florida State I was regarded as politically classes. believe that it was a technical college rather than a four– mainstream, at FTU I was perceived as a radical leftist. FTU was so small and so quiet that in the middle of the year university. Physically, the campus was large but most of the land controversies over the Nixon Administration, Watergate When I arrived on campus in the fall of 1972, FTU was was undeveloped. Tall slash pines surrounded the core and the Vietnam War, it was evaluated as one of only two a small, sleepy campus with something less than 8,000 cluster of buildings. campuses in the United States that would be ideal for students. Today it is the nation’s second–largest university The Administration building, known at first as the President Nixon to give a commencement address. And so with almost 60,000 students. “mirrored–glass building” (and today as Millican Hall), and he did in June 1973. (Check out UCF Archives for the the Library, which was about half the size of the current president’s address.) building, stood facing each other across the Reflecting What has become one of those events of note in the Pond. early history of the university passed with almost no Brevard Business To the east was the Engineering building and a few protest, although this faculty member was appalled and BBN News dorms. 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American sport. He has published extensively in both PUBLISHER areas and for the past 20 years has written a Adrienne B. Roth The athletic facilities were mostly off campus. The Education building with the gymnasium had not yet been commentary called “On Sport and Society” for the EDITOR built. Sport Literature Association. The commentary began Ken Datzman FTU was a member of Division II in men’s athletics and as a weekly feature on WUCF–FM. He currently is a member of the AIAW in women’s athletics. The various working on a book about the history of the National SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR teams in the athletic department played their games off– Football League. His degrees are from the University Bill Roth campus, mostly at high schools in the area. of Minnesota, Marquette University and Florida State Under these conditions there was very little campus University. He and his wife, Pat, served in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia in the 1960s. 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To learn more or to become a mentor or supporter, visit www.BrevardSchoolsFoundation.org. BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 4 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information NOVEMBER 5, 2012 BBN SPACE COAST BUSINESS State recognizes disability–friendly businesses at annual event in Tallahassee TALLAHASSEE –The state of Florida has recognized having people with disabilities working at the restaurant. Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center of St. seven businesses for being exceptional employers of people The owner, Mike Forster, brought some of his employees Petersburg currently employs 11 people with disabilities. with disabilities. with him from the Keys to accept the award, including The hotel partners with Vincent House, which helps The annual celebration was held at Tallahassee City Jack Atkinson, who receives services from the Monroe individuals with mental–health issues enter the work Hall as part of recognizing October as “Disability Employ- Association of Remarkable Citizens. Over the years, the force. Sirata Beach Resort has employed more than 26 ment Awareness Month.” restaurant has helped 12 individuals with disabilities go to people with disabilities in the past four years. This The Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Blind work. Forster was the keynote speaker for the recent business has made a “dedicated commitment to help those Services and Vocational Rehabilitation (APD) helped “Upper Keys celebration of Disability Mentoring Day.” with disabilities go to work.” present the Exceptional Employer Awards that honor l Miller’s Ale House l Universal Orlando Resort businesses for their commitment to hiring people with Of the nearly 50 individuals on its payroll, this restau- Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando hires many people disabilities. rant has four employees with disabilities . Most of these with all types of disabilities in its 12,000–person work The award–winning businesses are: Baptist Health people have visual disabilities and work as silverware– force. Universal “ensures that proper accommodations are South Florida (Miami), Habitat for Humanity (Pasco rollers. Miller’s Ale House has developed job opportunities made,” including having on staff American sign– language County), Mangrove Mike’s Café (Islamorada), Miller’s Ale to capitalize on the employee’s talents, and they have also interpreters for employees with hearing loss. Universal House (Daytona Beach), Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Sirata made accommodations when needed. purchased a video–relay interpreting service and placed it Beach Resort and Conference Center (St. Petersburg), and l Pensacola Blue Wahoos at high–traffic areas for guests and team members if an Universal Orlando Resort. This new minor league baseball team began including interpreter was not immediately available. They have Gov. Rick Scott said, “Employment is one of my top people with disabilities in its work force when it began “exceeded expectations with assisting people with visual priorities as most people know, and that includes people hiring people in April for various positions. The organiza- disabilities,” with more than a dozen people with vision with disabilities. I am happy to see so many businesses tion already has five individuals with disabilities on its loss hired in the past five years. that are inclusive of all individuals in their company’s payroll. One of the employees, who has autism, was APD supports people with developmental disabilities to work force. There is always an opportunity to be more featured in the news recently because of his “excellent live, learn, and work in their communities. The agency inclusive. I hope additional companies will follow suit and customer service” as a ticket–taker at the ballpark. All annually serves more than 50,000 Floridians with autism, be open to considering all people who can compete for a individuals were included in employee activities and cerebral palsy, spina bifida, intellectual disabilities, Down position.” meetings. This employer “worked with each individual to syndrome, and Prader–Willi syndrome. APD Director Barbara Palmer said, “I am excited to be remove any barriers that may exist.” For more information about the agency, visit able to recognize these Florida companies that give people l Sirata Beach Resort and Conference Center APDcares.org or call toll–free (866) 273–2273. of all abilities a chance at employment. These business leaders confirm what we have known for years that individuals with disabilities provide a great return on their Cellphone data helps researchers target spots for malaria control investment. These employees are dedicated to their said Caroline Buckee, assistant professor of epidemiology employers and wouldn’t dream of missing work because By Donna Hesterman at Harvard School of Public Health and the senior author their job means so much to them.” of the study. Other speakers at the event were Stacy Powell, who is GAINESVILLE — Cellphone records could be a Tatem was able to provide the needed population maps an individual with a disability, Able Trust President and valuable tool for controlling and eliminating malaria in through his “AfriPop Project” that uses satellite imagery, Chief Executive Officer Susanne Homant, and Tallahassee sub–Saharan Africa, according to a new study co–authored census data and land cover maps to create detailed Mayor John Marks. by a University of Florida researcher. population distribution maps of sub–Saharan Africa. The l Baptist Health South Florida Mosquitoes that carry malaria have a limited flight team then used records provided by a Kenyan cellphone Baptist Health South Florida realizes that employees range, but that doesn’t stop the disease from traveling long company to identify popular travel routes between are its greatest asset in accomplishing their mission with distance. Humans infected with the disease can carry it population centers. The records gave the team a year’s more than 105 people with disabilities on the payroll. It is anywhere a car or plane can reach. That makes eliminat- worth of data on 15 million anonymous cellphone users’ “committed to learning about, mentoring, and employing ing the disease challenging, especially when limited movements around Kenya. people with developmental disabilities.” Baptist has resources for health care and mosquito control are “Researchers have used GPS trackers, surveys and participated in “Disability Mentoring Day” for the past available to cover a large geographic region. traffic flow on highways to try to understand how people three years and has allowed 34 people to conduct job In Kenya, a team of researchers has shown how are moving, but that gave us information about a few shadowing. Additionally, this year the hospital hosted four cellphone records can be used to identify which regions hundred people at best,” Buckee said. “Using cellphone paid interns for 16 weeks. At the end of the internship, the should be targeted first to maximize the benefit of malaria records gave us billions of data points.” hospital hired one of those individuals to join its perma- control and elimination efforts. The next step was to apply the population and move- nent work force. The study appears in the Oct. 12 issue of the journal ment information to a simple malaria transmission model l Habitat for Humanity “Science.” that predicts risks of infection using probability mathemat- One way Habitat for Humanity raises money to build “Over 30 countries around the world have stated a ics. The result was a new map that shows how malaria is housing is through its ReStores, which sell donated home– national goal of eliminating malaria,” said Andy Tatem, an most likely to move between different regions in Kenya improvement goods, furniture, building materials and associate professor of geography at UF’s Emerging and which locations, if targeted for malaria control or appliances. This organization has gone “above and beyond” Pathogens Institute and co–author of the study. “But it’s elimination, would yield the biggest benefit nationally. in making sure its seven employees with disabilities are difficult to eliminate the disease when new cases are “Malaria control programs have very effective tools welcomed and accommodated in its ReStores. They constantly being imported.” today to prevent transmission, but unfortunately, re- ensured their new building was wheelchair–accessible It is also impossible to pin down how a disease is sources for implementing them are quite constrained,” said “when relocating so an employee would not have any spreading without accurate information about where Justin Cohen, the senior technical adviser from the Clinton issues maneuvering through the building.” people live. Health Access Initiative Malaria Control Team. l Mangrove Mike’s Café “Figuring out where people live sounds trivial, but it’s “The technique used in this study gives us a way to This business has a “strong and deep commitment” to actually a very difficult thing to do in sub–Saharan Africa,” optimize the impact of our limited resources,” he said.

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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 6 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information NOVEMBER 5, 2012 BBN SPACE COAST BUSINESS Brevard Workforce honored with ‘Medal of Merit’ for its role in the support of technology companies Brevard Workforce, a workforce companies looking for resources and CoastalCoastal development agency, was recognized at the suppliers. Health SystemsHealth of Systems Brevard of Brevard Oct. 10 “TechNovation Awards Banquet” “This is a great honor,” said Rice. “Our for “excellence” in supporting the growth Biz Launch program is one of the many and prosperity of technology companies in exciting initiatives happening at Brevard the region. Workforce and we are very fortunate to Coastal Health Brevard Workforce President Lisa Rice have talented people supporting those Coastal Ambulance and community resources coordinator Jan efforts.” pick up BBN Conrad represented Brevard Workforce in Brevard Workforce’s BizLaunch is a pick up BBN accepting the “Congressional Medal of networking, support and skill–building Coastal3-08-10 Health Systems Merit in Technology Cultivation.” group for those contemplating the option of Coastal10/01/12makes The exclusive reception and VIP awards becoming an entrepreneur. CoastalCoastalmakespickpage makesup 17 BBN dinner was held to kick off the technology Biz Launch has two groups that meet page ? exposition, hosted by Embraer, a jet weekly, inspiring and promoting an connections for life. TATION O 11-16-09 EDI TION F A TA O M As the county’s exclusive provider of non-emergency ambulance RDI F A B CE FULL COLOR CR M U C B L CA U A s the county’s exclusive provider of non-emergency NA L A N NO N C ON C E

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O S C The dinner took place at the Hilton America’s small–business owners. The nectionsABrevard everypage day makes for the citizensimportant 14 of our connections community. Since every 1988, day its C stafffor ofthe trained citizens professionals of our community. has safely transported Since 1988, thousands its staff of of Melbourne Rialto on Oct. 8. The keynote lessons of those who present each week patientstrained to professionals and from their healthcare has safely providers, transported playing thousands a key role in of address was given by John Mulholland, provide a common thread of inspiration Brevard’spatients medical to and transportation from their healthcaresystem. providers, playing a key role in Brevard’s medical transportation system. vice president and manager for commercial and education. Coastal Health Systems is a truly unique partnership.Operating under the gover- Coastal Health Systems is a truly unique partnership. Operating under space exploration programs at The Boeing Rice said that more than 50 businesses nance of a Board of Directors representing every non-profit hospital system serv- theFULL governance of COLORa Board of Directors with members from all three Co. have already been created out of the ingBrevard Brevard hospital and with systemsthe oversight and of the the oversight Board of County of the Commissioners, Board of County CoastalCommissioners, is able to respond Coastal to theis able needs to and respond vision ofto the the county’s needs healthcareand vision and of Congressman Bill Posey and Melbourne Brevard Workforce BizLaunch group. emergencythe county’s services healthcare professionals and emergencyalike. services professionals alike. Regional Chamber President Christine “That has a huge impact on our local CoastalCoastal makes makes connections connections for life for – for life—for residents residents of Brevard, of with Brevard, its community with Michaels presented Brevard Workforce economy. The services we provide today not partners.its community For information, partners. call 321.633.7050For information, or visit callwww.coastalhealth.org. 321.633.7050 or visit. with a Congressional Medal in recognition only help launch businesses in Brevard but www.coastalhealth.org. of its “BizLaunch” program. also help create rewarding careers,” she Following the dinner, Brevard said. Community Communitypartners include: partners include: Workforce was a marketing partner for the For information on BizLaunch, go to second annual “Florida TechXpo” event BrevardWorkforce.com/businesses/ sponsored by the Melbourne Regional starting–a–business/bizlaunch. Chamber, which allowed companies with Visit www.BrevardWorkforce.com or advanced technologies and innovations to call 504–7600 for information about display their products and services to other services and resources for job–seekers. Florida Community Bank fifth largest independent Because of an editing mistake, Florida Community Bank was incorrectly listed as the largest independent bank in Florida in a “BBN” story on page 3 of the Oct. 29 issue. It is Blue Tangerine the fifth largest independent bank in the Sunshine State. The story announced the appointment of Michael Jackson joining Florida Community Bank as the senior vice pick up BBN president of commercial banking. 10/22/12 Mall seeks performers for holiday season The Indian River Mall in Vero Beach is seeking a variety of holiday entertainers to page ? perform at the facility. All types of choirs, dance troupes, musical acts and other groups are invited to showcase their talents at the mall during the holiday season. Performance FULL COLOR dates are available from Nov. 23 to Dec. 24. Interested parties may contact the marketing department at Indian River Mall at [email protected], or call (772) 770–9404. The Indian River Mall’s address is 6200 20th St. Its director of marketing and business development is Ursula Gunter. Her e–mail is [email protected]. Florida Bar seeks applicants for two openings The Florida Bar Foundation Board of Directors is seeking applicants to fill openings to serve three–year terms, commencing July 1. There are openings for two lawyers. These National vacancies will be filled during the organization’s Feb. 1 meeting. The 33–member board administers Florida’s Interest on Trust Account program. Directors shall be members of pick up BBN the foundation during their term. Persons interested in applying may download the application and review the “Expectations for Service of Board Members” at 10/29/12 www.floridabar.org, or call Bar headquarters at (850) 561–5757 to obtain these docu- ments. Applications must be submitted to the Executive Director, The Florida Bar, 651 page 9 E. Jefferson St., Tallahassee, Fla., 32399–2300, by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.

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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 8 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information NOVEMBER 5, 2012 BBN SPACE COAST BUSINESS Luis Alvarez of DTx receives special award for his dedication to community service Luis Alvarez, vice president of operations for area firm baseball for 15 years in both Louisiana and Florida. DTx Inc., received a certificate of “Special Congressional l Participating in and supporting multiple cancer Recognition” for his many years of dedication and selfless associations, including bike rides, walk–a–thons, and service to his community. The award was presented by cancer relays. Congressman Bill Posey on Oct. 13 at the first Viva Alvarez joined DTx in 2004 and has been instrumental Brevard Festival held at Palm Bay Regional Park. in the development of the company’s corporate giving plan, Marta Fiol, chairwoman of the nominating committee which includes a long history of support for the American of the Viva Brevard Festival who notified Alvarez of his Cancer Society. selection, said, “It is indeed gratifying to see all the many Additionally, he spearheaded the development of DTx’s Kempf's individuals in our community who are making such a unique Summer Internship Program that provides wonderful difference in peoples’ lives — lives that will be opportunities for local students to learn more about new ad emailerd changed for the better, and hopefully pass on what they business and the manufacturing industry. have learned and observed from you.” He also implemented a program with local organization For more than 20 years, Alvarez has selflessly sup- Bridges, to help children with disabilities to learn manu- ported his community by: facturing and assembly of products. Today, DTx outsources FULL COLOR l Teaching people with disabilities how to manufacture the building of a large volume of units each year to products in an assembly environment as part of the Bridges. Association of the Blind. Alvarez regularly gives of himself to youth organiza- l Rebuilding and painting houses for the disabled or tions within the surrounding community. Of particular economically challenged community members as part of importance to Alvarez, who was born to Spanish parents in the “Paint Your Heart Out” team. Havana, Cuba, is the time he volunteers at local schools l Establishing a Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Perfor- where he promotes and teaches the value of education and mance and Achievement Organization chapter in Shreve- freedom. port, La., to promote growth, education and advancement “It is hard to take credit for doing something I believe is within the Hispanic community. a personal responsibility,” he said. “Communities grow, l Promoting education and science by developing and thrive and are made strong by the individuals within teaching electronic circuits classes focused on radio– them. But I am extremely honored to receive this special frequency technologies. award and I hope the recognition encourages others to help l Coaching students, ages 5 to 17, in basketball and strengthen their community.” Rainbow supports Children’s Advocacy Center, project led by Tressa McCurdy of SCA The Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard was Children’s Advocacy Center; and Denise Taylor, assistant presented with a variety of items ranging from clothing to mother adviser, Space Coast Assembly. WE DO children’s books and toys to office supplies that were The colors in the Rainbow for Girls icon, a rainbow, We live collected over the past few months as part of a Rainbow reflect seven different principles of what members learn by EverythingLOCAL Brevard Girls service project spearheaded by Tressa McCurdy from participating in the group. The violet color is for service, local the Space Coast Assembly 99 in Titusville. which ties all the other colors and lessons together. It was pick up BBN “We do multiple projects throughout the year,” said this “service principal that fostered the connection between McCurdy. the girls and the Children’s Advocacy Center.” 10/29/12COUPONSCOUPONS LOCAL EVEEVENTSNTS CACALENDARLENDAR For this charity project I researched different organiza- The Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard is a multi– BUSINESS INFORMATION CONTESTS tions serving children and I liked what the Children’s agency collaboration that intervenes in the most severe pageLOCAL CHATTER 15 DIGITAL NEWSSTAND Advocacy Center does in Brevard. I presented the project cases of child abuse in the county, including all cases of COUPONS INFORMATION HOME SERVICES concept to the local assembly of girls and they voted to child sexual abuse. Its partners include the Child Protec- RESTAURANTSFULL BUSINESS SERVICESCOLOR HEALTH & BEAUTY support what I wanted to do for the Advocacy Center.” tion Team, the Florida Department of Children and SHOPPING EVENTS REAL ESTATE The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls has as Families, both of which are onsite at the Advocacy Center; ATTRACTIONS ENTERTAINMENT APARTMENTS one of its basic teachings to give back to the community, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and municipal law– what they refer to as “charity to others.” enforcement agencies, the Office of the State Attorney and Similar to a sorority in its structure, Rainbow Girls community mental–health professionals. 321.676.8920 brings young women together in a “safe, fun and caring In addition to other services provided at the Children’s [email protected] environment” where girls are given the tools, training and Advocacy Center by its partner agencies, there is also the EVERYTHINGBREVARD.COM encouragement to gain self–confidence, learn leadership Clinical Intervention Program, a free of charge, evidence– principles and to practice good citizenship. based therapeutic counseling program specifically for child Joining McCurdy on the project team were: Barbara victims and their non–offending caregivers. Carter, mother adviser, Space Coast Assembly; Gayna The Children’s Advocacy Center is a program of the Joe's Club Hansen, clinical intervention program coordinator at the Space Coast Health Foundation. pick up BBN Parrish Foundation awards grant to Circles of Care • Melbourne 723-1400 • Indialantic 724-2300 The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation in Titusville awarded Circles of Care Inc. of Melbourne a $4,000 grant to • Suntree/Viera 259-2993? • Palm Bay 725-8120 provide behavioral health services to veterans and their families. Circles of Care’s grant project, “Every Vet Counts: Hope for Tomorrow,” is designed to “alleviate undue emotional burdens and improve overall behavioral health along with • Relocation 725-1500 • Commercial 723-3664 improving life and family skills of veterans and their families with behavioral health issues.” We Value Your Business NOVEMBER 5, 2012 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 9 BBN SPACE COAST BUSINESS UCF graduate Stephanie Regalia selected as new district executive for Boy Scouts in South Brevard — lands her ‘dream job’ with the 102–year–old organization its members,” she said. By Ken Datzman In fact, the Boy Scouts of America and the nonprofit Sustainable Forestry Newly minted University of Central Initiative Inc. just signed a memorandum Florida graduate Stephanie Regalia of mutual support agreeing to work topped a list of candidates and landed her together to demonstrate forest steward- “dream job” as the new district executive ships and environmental education for for the Boy Scouts of America’s Riverside America’s youth. District, which encompasses South The Boy Scouts’ opening for the Brevard County. Riverside District was listed on Rollins College graduates are finding the job College’s Philanthropy and Nonprofit market challenging across many sectors Leadership Center, said Regalia. of the economy. “I had been scouring their job board. It But Regalia said she knew the field specializes in nonprofit positions in the she wanted to work in locally, narrowed Central Florida metropolitan area.” her search and stayed aggressive in Kevin Litt, the field director who pursuing her career goal. oversees Brevard, Volusia, and Flagler Regalia just completed an internship counties for the Boy Scouts of America, at the American Lung Association, which said Regalia bested a list of some 25 is one thing employers like to see on a candidates for the position. new college graduate’s resume. “We interviewed many people and she She graduated in August with a clearly was at the top of the list in what bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary we were looking for in leadership skills,” studies having attended UCF in Orlando. said Litt, whose office is in Apopka. “I wanted to work in the nonprofit “Stephanie brings incredible energy to sector,” she said. “I am extremely the job. It’s exciting to have someone with thankful for the opportunity with the Boy that much energy and confidence coming Scouts of America. This is my dream work on board the organization.” and I found it quickly.” The Central Florida Council office in Long dominated by men, more and Apopka serves Boy Scouts in Orange, more women are becoming Scouting Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Brevard, professionals and see it as a dynamic Volusia, and Flager counties. career that offers independence, job The Melbourne office of Brevard stability and benefits, and the opportunity County Commissioner Andy Anderson, BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth to grow within the large organization. who represents District 5, recently hosted The Melbourne office of Andy Anderson, left, Brevard County District 5 Commissioner, recently hosted The Boy Scouts of America provides a reception to introduce Regalia to the a community reception for Stephanie Regalia, the new Riverside District executive for Boy Scouts of the nation’s foremost youth program of community. America. Anderson, who earned Eagle Scout rank as a teenager, is chairman of the Riverside District. Kevin character development and values–based Anderson is chairman of the Riverside Litt is field director for the Boy Scouts of America in Brevard, Volusia, and Flagler counties. leadership training. District for Boy Scouts of America’s The Scouting organization is com- Central Florida Council. About 4 percent of Boy Scouts earn the and Rescue merit badge. prised of 2.7 million youth members “I think we ended up with a great Eagle Rank, according to Boy Scouts of The announcement was made at the between the ages of 7 and 21, and more candidate. I believe the Boy Scouts in America. 2012 National Search and Rescue than 1 million volunteers in nearly 300 South Brevard are going to benefit greatly To earn the rank, Scouts must Conference, held in June in Reno, Nev. local councils throughout America. from having Stephanie as its district demonstrate their understanding of Every year, thousands of people who “Boy Scouts is a 102–year–old executive,” he said. leadership, service, character, personal were reported missing are saved by organization. It’s an honor to be a part of “It’s a big job and she has the energy fitness, and outdoor skills at multiple specialized search and rescue teams. With it. Locally, we have a great, long– for it. She will be covering an area from levels. high–tech navigation tools readily established community of Boy Scouts,” the Pineda Causeway south,” he added. In addition to the 21 merit badges available, many people are able to self– said Regalia. Brevard County in general is a required to earn the Eagle rank, each evacuate from remote areas. But the As the district executive, Regalia’s sizeable region for Boy Scouts participa- Scout must complete an extensive service critical skills are still essential to saving responsibilities include being the main tion, said Litt. “We have roughly 6,000 project that he plans, organizes, leads, lives. coordinator between the volunteers in her Scouts at our peak every year in Brevard and manages before his 18th birthday. Scouts aiming to earn this merit badge district and the Central Florida Council County, and about 700 volunteers.” “It’s an undertaking you have to stay must complete a series of requirements office of Boy Scouts of America in Apopka. The 43–year–old Anderson has been on top of,” said Anderson. “Eagle Scouts relating to search–and–rescue fundamen- At UCF, her studies included courses active in the organization for decades. “I are proud of their projects.” tals, such as the process and safety in energy and sustainability. went all the way through Eagle Scout and The Boy Scouts of America has methods of working around specialized “The Boy Scouts is an organization finished when I was 18. So it’s been a expanded its merit–badge program. The teams including aircraft, canine and that definitely focuses on those areas with passion for me.” organization announced its first Search aquatic rescue squads.

BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 10 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information NOVEMBER 5, 2012 BBN SPACE COAST BUSINESS Women’s Center launches special endowment campaign to help offset sharp cutbacks in grant, other funding; demand for its services is up by 23 percent we are all volunteers. We have a lot of By Ken Datzman activities throughout the year and the support from the women who are part of INDIALANTIC — The Women’s the guild is amazing,” said Laura Doshier. Center, like many nonprofit entities of late, Now the Women’s Center is counting on has seen its stream of funding from state the community in general to rally around it grants and other areas sliced considerably, as the endowment campaign rolls out to while at the same time demand for its the public. The Women’s Center is hoping services is skyrocketing in the community. to increase its existing endowment of Domestic violence is not only a problem around $370,000 to $1 million or more. The locally but also nationwide. endowment was started several years ago. Despite signs the economy may be “We never really pushed it,” said Dr. recovering, domestic–violence shelters Gessler about the endowment, which was throughout the U.S. continue to see high started by the guild. “Every year when the volume, according to a survey conducted by guild raised money we would take around the Mary Kay Foundation titled the “Truth 10 percent and put it into the endowment.” About Abuse.” The honorary chairpersons of the Funding for these shelters is critical as endowment campaign are Dr. Allen Henry women seek assistance from abusive and his wife Sandra, who hosted a kickoff relationships that spiral out of control and reception attended by members of “Cam- can present life–threatening situations. paign Cabinet.” Since 2008, the Melbourne–based The campaign chairpersons are Alan Women’s Center has seen about $600,000 and Laura Doshier. “I think everyone in of funding chiseled away, said Executive the community knows the wonderful job Director Jenny Gessler, who has degrees in the Women’s Center does for women in her field from the State University of New difficult situations,” said Alan Doshier, who York, Rollins College, and a doctorate from was the top executive at Northrop Maimonides University in Miami. Grumman in Melbourne before retiring. “But we haven’t cut any services. Last “Unfortunately, the number of women year we saw 23 percent more people than who are finding themselves in these the year before. We provided services to situations is going up, while resources are more than 13,000 people in 2011. For going down in this economy. So what the several years in a row, we stayed at the Women’s Center needs is a solid endow- 10,000 mark,” said Dr. Gessler, whose ment fund. It will ensure that it has the organization has launched a special flexibility and the capability to continue to endowment campaign to bolster its provide these services into the future,” he BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth financial position. said. Dr. Alan Henry and his wife Sandra hosted a kickoff reception for the members of the Women’s “Because we have been losing state The Doshiers are joined by a host of Center’s Campaign Cabinet. The Women’s Center is looking to bolster its endowment to $1 million funding and certain grants, we felt that the community leaders who are working to or more through community contributions. From left, first row: Alan Doshier, Laura Doshier, Paula endowment needed to be increased, and raise money for the endowment. Savage–Harr, Judy Roub, Dr. Henry and Joseph Martin. Second row: Leasha Flammio–Watson, Dani now is the time to do it,” said financial The team includes: Pat Bonn, Dani Clevens and Pat Bonn. Third row: Elaina Garvin and Dr. Jenny Gessler. Fourth row: Dale Coxwell, adviser Elaina Garvin of Stifel, Nicolaus, Clevens, Marion Collins, Dale Coxwell, Carey Gleason, Sandra Henry, Christine Lance, Bryan Roub and Wayne Ivey. who has been a volunteer with the Carol Craig, Garvin, Paula Savage–Harr, Women’s Center for more than seven Wayne Ivey, Christine Lance, Joseph community support, the Ravindran Family Watson, a financial professional with Wells years, either sitting on committees or on Martin, Cindy Michaud, Bryan Roub, Domestic Safe House. “Since we opened in Fargo Advisors in Melbourne. the board. Rachel Terry, Bob Waters, and Leasha Titusville, we have seen more than 1,000 “The endowment is really a life–support “The endowment will help supplement Flammio–Watson. people,” said Dr. Gessler. “We are glad to system that will get the Women’s Center the loss of funding for the center,” said The Women’s Center brought in Carey be there, but it’s sad that people need us.” through changing economies. This is my Garvin. Gleason of Carey Gleason Consulting to Giving–levels of support for the first endeavor with the center, but I have Laura Doshier has served as the spearhead the campaign. Women’s Center endowment campaign served on other organizations, most of volunteer president of the Women’s Center “I have never met a more committed range from $1 to $100,000, which is the which have endowments. So I recognize the for the past two years. She said the South group of people,” said Gleason, who “Hero” pledge. importance of this undertaking,” Flammio– Guild, a fund–raising organization for the through the years has been a volunteer at “We will be reaching out, not only to Watson added. center, has raised more than $350,000 over the center. “And Jenny is an outstanding businesses but also to the many cells of To make a cash pledge or to inquire those two years. administrator. Very progressive. Unfortu- charitable philanthropic individuals, about the various levels of giving in “In the past year, we have raised 20 nately, the mission never goes away.” couples, and families, locally and out of the support of the endowment, call Carey percent of the Women’s Center budget, Last year the Women’s Center ex- area, who see the benefit and value of the Gleason at the Women’s Center (242–3110) which is a significant amount considering panded into Titusville and opened, with Women’s Center,” said Leasha Flammio– or one of the Campaign Cabinet members.

NOVEMBER 5, 2012 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 11 BBN SPACE COAST BUSINESS Florida Tech to celebrate its Homecoming with many activities open to community; “I give because I know my gift will football scrimmage set on campus help families facing overwhelming Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne wel- comes everyone to join alumni, faculty, staff and students challenges improve their lives. as they celebrate Homecoming 2012 on Nov. 1–3. I’m also proud of people like Allie, This year’s celebration, “Going for the Gold,” is “poised my daughter, who also give.” to outdo homecomings of the past” with a concert from “The Mighty Mighty Bosstones,” an inter–squad football - 2012 Campaign Chair scrimmage and the signature alumni event of the year, Adrian Laffitte the Homecoming Awards Gala. United Way “Homecoming Fest” will be on Friday night in downtown Melbourne with a lively street party featuring pick up BBN food, drinks and a performance from national headliners “The Mighty Mighty Bosstones.” The Bosstones are an 10/29/12 eight–piece ska band from Boston, best known for its 1997 platinum release “Let’s Face It,” with its single “The page 2 Impression That I Get.” This free homecoming concert is sponsored by Florida FULL COLOR Tech’s Student Government Association (SGA) and the Florida Tech Alumni Association. The party continues from 6 p.m. until midnight. For more information on the Homecoming Fest, contact the Florida Tech SGA at 674–8132 or e–mail [email protected]. Saturday’s events kick off with the FTAA Homecom- You can create real change in our community. It’s a simple as ing 5K Run, which begins at 8 a.m. at the Panther making a gift or starting a workplace campaign. Dining Hall at Florida Tech. The entire course is on campus. Visit www.RunningZone.com/Calendar2 for UNITED more information. Visit www.uwbrevard.org/video2012.html to see the The annual parade starts at 10 a.m. from Ruffner BY MISSION impact you have when you make a donation. Park on Country Club Road in Melbourne. For more information about the parade, contact Christina Ander- son at (678) 231–9591. GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. An intra–squad, full–contact football scrimmage featuring the Florida Tech Panthers begins at 1 p.m. at United Way of Brevard Panther Field, located at the F.W. Olin Sports Complex www.uwbrevard.org on the south end of campus. Seating is limited for the scrimmage. “This game will be a great opportunity for our students and alumni to get a look at Florida Tech football and for us to show them what they can expect to see when the program officially kicks off next fall,” said head 6UL football coach Steve Englehart. Later that evening, the Homecoming Awards Gala :OV^ will showcase the very best of Florida Tech’s alumni and Festival of Trees6US` honor them with a celebration including drinks, food and live music. Each college within Florida Tech will present their Outstanding Alumni Awards for 2012 and the FTAA will present the GOLD (Graduate of the Last new ad emailed Decade) Award to Chrishanth Fernando, a 2002 graduate. Tom Folliard Jr., a 1989 Florida Tech graduate, who >P[O:WLJPHS.\LZ[Z is the president and chief executive officer of Carmax, :OLSI`*OVUNHUK ;O\YZ will receive the Jerome P. Keuper Distinguished Alumni +11VL`4VQV FULL COLOR 5V] Award. :\U5V]WT WT ^^^KY\TSPULJHZ[PUNJVT “The gala has grown into the signature event of the year, and we fully expect to sell out again this year. We 3,&.3$<35,1721/,1( ^^^RPUNJLU[LYJVT have really impressive nominees for the awards and have 7YPJLZZ\IQLJ[[VJOHUNL^P[OV\[UV[PJL a fun and exciting evening planned,” said FTAA Presi- ;Y`6\Y7YL:OV^ >05 dent John Valente. ;/,653@6--0*0(3:6<9*,-69205.*,5;,9;0*2,;: 7H[PV+PUPUN ;0*2,;:;6,=,9@ :/6>05 ))5 For more information about the Homecoming Awards ;PJRL[6MÄJL .YV\WZ/V[LS;PJRL[7HJRHNLZ ^^^RPUNJLU[LYJVT 2PUN*LU[LY.PM[*LY[PÄJH[LZ7\YJOHZL 7YPU[6USPUL=PZP[^^^RPUNJLU[LYJVT Gala and a list of activities, visit Homecoming.FIT.edu. BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 12 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information NOVEMBER 5, 2012 BBN SPACE COAST BUSINESS Information–technology industry veteran Andy Ziegler joins ndtArtemis’ growing team in Melbourne as account manager FIGHT MORE Area firm ndtArtemis has announced the hiring of Andy Ziegler, a 30–year information–technology industry veteran. He joined the company as an account manager LIVE MORE and is also the firm’s virtual chief information officer. “I could not be more pleased,” said Travis Proctor, chief executive officer of the company, “to have Andy become part of our growing team. I have held him in great regard as a respected competitor for many years, and I am confident that he will bring that same level of commitment Space Coast Cancer Center and integrity to our clients at ndtArtemis.” Ziegler is a longtime resident of Brevard. He graduated from the Florida Institute of Technology in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. He began his career new ad emailed as a software engineer for Harris Corp., and also worked for Scientific System Services and Paravant. Ziegler specialized in communication software development and enterprise system management, until starting FULL COLOR his own IT business with his wife Patty. Andy Ziegler holds a wide range of technology certifications, and his experience includes an in–depth knowledge of IT that spans legacy systems, enterprise architecture, local area networks, wide–area communications and a variety of technology platforms, said Proctor. Andy Ziegler is very active in the community as a long– term member of the Rotary Club of Palm Bay, and was elected to the Brevard County School Board in 2008. Four years into his elected position for the largest employer in Brevard County, Andy Ziegler became very ® familiar with the administrative level of managing more than 9,000 employees. His position at ndtArtemis as an account manager includes being a virtual chief information officer for clients. 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NOVEMBER 5, 2012 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 13 BBN SPACE COAST BUSINESS The local Children’s Hunger Project elects Stephanie Franklin to its board of directors Stephanie Franklin was recently elected to The Children’s Hunger Project board of directors. As a board member, Franklin will be involved in strategic planning while advising and helping to direct fund–raising activities and implementation of the organization’s goals. These goals are summed up in the local charity’s nine–word business plan: “See a hungry kid. Buy food. Feed the kid.” Zipper Franklin brings her shared passion and expertise to the board to help address the problem of young children coming to school hungry. “I am diving in with both hands, and hope to rally many new ad emailed of our businesses, my friends and anyone else who will listen,” said Franklin. “There are hungry children and we intend to provide them with food. No child should be hungry just because it’s FULL COLOR the weekend.” Franklin, director of membership for the Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida, has been “dedicated to helping the business community” since moving to Brevard in 2004. She is the co–chairwoman on the Advisory Council for Space Coast Volunteers in Medicine, is a 2010 Lead Brevard graduate, has served as the co–treasurer for the Women’s Center Guild of South Brevard, and is a board member for Friends for Animals Sanctuary. The Children’s Hunger Project is a charitable organization that provides packages of food for hungry children so that they have basic nourishment each weekend during the school year. The program began at Riviera Elementary School in NOW AVAILABLE AT OUR FACILITY! Palm Bay and has since expanded to include 13 elementary schools in Palm Bay, Melbourne, Rockledge, Cocoa, Satellite Beach and Indian Harbour Beach. Further expansion is planned in the near future. HYPERBARIC Nutritious packages of food are “discreetly slipped into the backpacks of children” that teachers know are under- OXYGEN THERAPY nourished on the weekends. The Children’s Hunger Project was formed to address Some conditions that HBOT treats: the critical risk of hunger that exists for elementary school–age children in Brevard County. Participation in Wounds/Burns • Head/Spinal Cord Trauma the free and reduced–price lunch program at Brevard’s Post Surgical Swelling • Crush Injuries public schools exceeds 45 percent, while the national Animal Hospital average is 17 percent. Sepsis • Pancreatitis • Stroke Go to TheChildrensHungerProject.org for further new ad emailed information. Smoke Inhalation • Snake/Spider Bites ... and much more Club 13 plans trip to Space Coast Fair Club 13 will be going to the Space Coast Fair from 2:30 FULL COLOR to 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15. The cost of the BOARDCERTIFIED SURGEON, NEUROLOGIST & INTERNIST program is $25, which includes dinner, transportation and CANINEREHABILITATION admission to the fair. The Space Coast Fair has more than 200 thrill rides, amusement games, exhibits, shows and food stands. Participants can be picked up by the Brevard OPEN County Parks and Recreation staff from schools in Cocoa, 24/7 321-725-5365 Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island and Rockledge, or parents and guardians can drop off teens at the Lower Level, 840 MELBOURNE CentralFloridaAnimalER.com Forrest Ave., in Cocoa. Club 13 is for teens in middle and high school. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 633–1874.

BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 14 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information NOVEMBER 5, 2012 BBN SPACE COAST BUSINESS Facial plastic surgeon provides meals for needy children and families in Brevard Dr. Ross Clevens, a local board–certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgery specialist, hosted the third “Face of Change” food–packaging event on Saturday, FAST. SIMPLE. Oct. 6, at Florida Air Academy in Melbourne. A record 750 volunteers joined Dr. Clevens, his staff and family to give their time and help package nearly 105,000 meals for the hungry children and families in SMART. Brevard County. More control over your budget. The volunteers included friends of the practice, staff More technology for yourVisual business. Dynamics and students from Florida Air Academy, and local business and community members. pick up BBN In one day, the community transformed almost 15,000 pounds of raw material — rice, pasta, soy protein, cheese, 10/01/12 beans and vitamins that arrived from Iowa on a tractor– trailer truck — into more than 100,000 individually Our financing and leasing optionspage give 9 you the flexibility, control and packaged meals that Second Harvest food bank accepted in donation from Face of Change. The meals filled two purchasing powerFULL that you COLOR need to grow your business. Second Harvest trucks. In addition, it received almost 1,000 pounds of food and other items that were donated to the Women’s Center and The Children’s Hunger Project. Both are local organiza- VISUAL DYNAMICS,FINANCING INC. 694 Eau AD Gallie Blvd, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 tions. (321) 773-7788 “This day reminds me how thankful I am for all that we have, and that we have the ability to help those in our own community who are less fortunate,” said Dr. Clevens, or new ad maybe2251 Town emailed Center Avenue Suite 105 Viera, FL 32940 host of the event. (321) 433-0607 In addition to hosting local food–packaging events for Face of Change, Dr. Clevens travels to Tanzania in Apple, the Apple logo, FaceTime, iPad, and iSight are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. eastern Africa twice a year on a medical mission to help those in need. The Africa mission brings free medical and surgical care to the Singida Region of Tanzania, East Africa, through Outreach Africa. Your Life’s Most Important Questions – Answered. Face of Change is a 501(c)3 charitable foundation founded by Dr. Clevens and his family to feed the hungry and provide medical care to the needy in both Central When can I retire? ,·GOLNHWRVSHQGHYHU\VXPPHULQ1HZ(QJODQG Florida and East Africa. when can we afford a vacation home? Dr. Clevens, a Harvard Medical School graduate, runs The Clevens Center for Facial Cosmetic Surgery in If something happens to me, will Brevard, where he specializes in state–of–the–art facial P\IDPLO\EHWDNHQFDUHRI" Elizabeth just got engaged, can plastic and reconstructive surgery, laser treatments, and we afford her dream wedding? non–surgical options for facial rejuvenation. The center has offices in Melbourne, Suntree and How much do I need to live my dream? Merritt Island. Will my grandchildren be able to go to the When did we Spaces available for rummage sale at Rodes Park FirstWave Financial best colleges? update our will? Brevard County South Area Parks and Recreation is hosting a “Neighbor–to–Neighbor Rummage Sale from new ad emailed 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Rodes Park Community Center, located inside Max K. Rodes Park, 3410 Flanagan Ave., in West Melbourne. Eight–foot tables inside the community center are available for FULL COLOR $15.90 each. Interested vendors must turn in their FirstWave Financial simplifies your financial affairs and transforms registration forms and payment to the Rodes Park the complexities that wealth brings into confidence – so you can Community Center by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7. The enjoy the great life you have in mind, today and into the future. rules and registration form for this event can be found at www.brevardcounty.us/ParksSouth or picked up in person Call for a complimentary consultation with one of our highly- at the center. The sale is free for the public to attend. For credentialed, experienced Wealth Coaches at (321) 773-7773 Independent. Objective. Trusted. or visit www.FirstWaveFinancial.com to learn more. more information, call the Rodes Park Community Center There’s Only One FirstWave. at 952–3215 or send an e–mail message to Danielle Hines at [email protected]. 1300 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach

NOVEMBER 5, 2012 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 15 BBN SPACE COAST BUSINESS Founding dean of UCF’s College of Nursing inducted into American Academy of Nursing at an event in D.C. ATTENTION BREVARD: ORLANDO — Jean D’Meza Leuner, led efforts to advance women’s health and dean of the University of Central Florida family care. College of Nursing, was inducted into the Dr. Leuner served on the board for the American Academy of Nursing on Oct. 13. Heart of Florida United Way and sits on Leuner, a professor and the college’s the board of trustees for the Winter Park founding dean, was one of four nursing Health Foundation. She also chaired the professionals selected from Florida for the Older Adult Work Group at the Winter Donations 2012 inductions in Washington, D.C. Park Health Foundation, where she Comprised of the nation’s top nurse reviewed and allocated grant funding for researchers, policy makers, scholars, innovative, evidence–based community executives, educators, and practitioners, projects. Her leadership and community needed!goodwilled the academy’s 2012 inductees include 176 engagement were honored in 2010 by the nurse leaders. The academy’s mission is to “Orlando Business Journal’s” “Women pick up BBN serve the public and nursing profession by Who Mean Business.” The need for donations is Goodwill accepts these advancing health policy and practice Dr. Leuner served as co–leader for the gently used items: greater now than ever before! through the development and dissemina- Florida statewide “Future of Nursing At Goodwill, donations = jobs. And it Clothes tion of nursing knowledge. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation” only takes 24 pounds of donated items “Selection for membership in the initiative and chair for the Florida Associa- Shoes academy is one of the most prestigious tion of Colleges of Nursing. She has (that’s one full laundry bag) to give an honors in the field of nursing,” said implemented an innovative education individual access to job training right Household décor and furniture academy president Joanne Disch. model in Florida with seamless articula- here in Central Florida. Please help by Karen Aroian, a fellow of the American tion and concurrent enrollment in associate Electronics (even obsolete and baccalaureate nursing programs. donating today! Academy of Nursing and director of and non-working ones!) nursing research for the UCF College of With three locations and expanding, Nursing, sponsored Leuner in her applica- this innovative model accelerates the route tion to the academy. to earn a baccalaureate degree and “Dr. Leuner has shaped health initia- provides regional access to the nursing LOCATION: tives, nursing education and practice baccalaureate. She has raised more than 1974 N. Wickham Road | Melbourne, FL 32935 models that improve nursing workforce $6 million in endowments for nursing (321) 752-7474 | JRRGZLOOFÀRUJ capacity and population health by develop- education and established four endowed ing cutting–edge models and implementing chairs in one decade. them through her strategic leadership in Dr. Leuner serves on the board of Building national, regional, and local boards and directors for the American Association of Lives task forces,” Aroian said. Colleges of Nursing and is the immediate That “She began actualizing recommenda- past president of Sigma Theta Tau’s Theta Industries of Central Florida, Inc. Work. tions from the Institute of Medicine’s report Epsilon chapter. She received her on the ‘Future of Nursing’ well before the bachelor’s degree in nursing from Seton THANK YOU FOR DONATING. report was published, and has the knowl- Hall University, and her master’s in edge, skills and passion to contribute nursing and doctorate from Boston College. significantly to the academy’s mission.” With Dr. Leuner’s induction into the Dr. Leuner said she was honored to be academy, she joins four other UCF College Make a Career in selected as a fellow of the American of Nursing faculty members who also hold Academy of Nursing. this nursing honor: Karen Aroian, Angeline Business “I look forward to working alongside our Bushy, Anne Norris and Mary Lou Sole. nation’s top nurse leaders, many of whom I The academy is made up of more than Administration have admired throughout my own career, 1,850 nursing leaders. Leadership positions your to further advance the nursing profession held by academy fellows include university and address the issues affecting our presidents, chancellors, and deans; state choice current health–care environment.” and federal political appointees; hospital During her tenure, Dr. Leuner has chief executives and vice presidents for Keiser UniversityConcentrations in: made substantial contributions to the field nursing; researchers and entrepreneurs; s of nursing through her strategic vision and and practicing nurses. International Business Marketing longstanding leadership to improve Selection criteria include evidence of Management s Finance population health and well–being, and significant contributions to nursing and new ad emailedHuman Resources Management prepare a well–educated nursing health care and sponsorship by two current workforce. She has served as the sole nurse academy fellows. Applicants are reviewed Programs vary by campus, call for a complete list. on three strategically selected national and by a panel comprised of elected and regional boards to shape health policy and appointed fellows, and selection is based, in 1.877.341.9249 advance the stature of nursing. As an part, on the extent to which nominees’ invited member of the Defense Advisory nursing careers influence health policies KUMelbourne.com Committee on Women in the Services, she and the health and well–being of all. 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NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 5,5, 20122012 VisitVisit BrevardBusinessNews.comBrevardBusinessNews.com forfor AdvertisingAdvertising InformationInformation BREVARDBREVARD BUSINESSBUSINESS NEWSNEWS // 1717 BBN SPACE COAST BUSINESS Realtor JoAnne Infurna of Prudential Sterling earns the Fine Homes International Specialist designation INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH — JoAnne Infurna of based on criteria set by Prudential Real Estate and She also holds the Certified International Property Prudential Sterling Properties has earned the Fine Homes Relocation Services; and meet standards for professional Specialist designation, and the Trans Relocation Certifica- International Specialist designation conferred by Pruden- sales experience, including at least one year of full–time tion designation. tial Real Estate and Relocation Services Inc., a Brookfield real–estate sales. Infurna is a member of the Women’s Council of Residential Property Services company. This exclusive designation was established in 1997 to Realtors and of Money Corps. She is also an International Infurna received the designation for meeting the define “professional quality standards” within the Pruden- Committee member at the local board of realtors and is a professional standards set by Prudential Real Estate for tial Real Estate Network and to recognize the level of standing committee member of Candlelighters of Brevard. sales professionals who successfully list, market and “specialized knowledge, experience and skills required by Her other memberships include the Indialantic Garden transact sales of fine homes. clients of wealth.” Club and the Eau Gallie Yacht Club. Prudential Real Estate defines a “fine home” as a Infurna has seven years experience in the real–estate Prudential Sterling Properties, which is independently residence valued within the top 10 percent of its respective industry. The last two years she has worked at Prudential owned and operated, became an affiliate of Prudential Real marketplace that is in show–quality condition. Sterling Properties, concentrating on upper–tier properties Estate in 1992. Prudential Sterling Properties was “Buyers and sellers of luxury residential properties and locally on Lansing Island and Tortoise Island. founded in September 1982. estates have high expectations of the professionals they choose to represent them,” said Caprice Atwell, the office Space Coast Feline Network to host its first Dinner and Silent Auction Gala at Radisson manager and director of relocation and referrals for The Space Coast Feline Network will host its first Anyone interested in donating goods or services for the Prudential Sterling Properties. Holiday Dinner and Silent Auction Gala at 7 p.m. on silent auction, or door prizes, can call Carol at 208–6694 or “They want and deserve to work with accomplished Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Radisson Resort Pavilion at the Sandy at 759–5242. Another contact is Mike at 543–9347. individuals who represent affluent clients and specialize in Port in Cape Canaveral. The fund–raiser will include To participate as a vendor, call Sandy at the number marketing upper–tier properties — professionals who are entertainment, holiday vendors, door prizes and games. above or e–mail [email protected]. The fee to rent a knowledgeable, well–connected and actively involved in Event proceeds will help fund the organization’s low– vendor table is $25, or $40 for two. the communities they serve. These are the very qualities cost spay/neuter program for feral and abandoned cats. The Space Coast Feline Network is a nonprofit organi- represented by the Fine Homes International Specialist The silent auction will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the zation dedicated to the humane care and control of the designation.” dinner buffet. The cost is $45 per person. Tables that seat homeless cat population of Brevard County. The organiza- To qualify for the designation, Prudential Real Estate 10 people are available for groups. tion also provides education to caregivers at quarterly requires that a sales professional must have listed at least The reservation deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 14. For workshops held at the Central Brevard Library in Cocoa. two fine homes or closed one fine–homes transaction reservations, e–mail [email protected] or go to For more information, visit www.SCFNtnr.org or call during the past year; earn five personal elective points www.SCFNtnr.org. the Helpline at 631–7729.

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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 18 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information NOVEMBER 5, 2012 BBN SPECIAL FOCUS Balda Family Foundation Continued from page 1 Dr. Balda and Tony Balda — are on a mission to motivate College and Florida Institute of Technology. higher learning. and inspire at–risk and academically promising youth in For example, at BCC it offers tuition assistance for “With the decrease in funding for Florida’s Bright Brevard County through educational opportunities and students who are interested in the firefighting and Futures program, more and more students are needing college scholarships established by their private founda- emergency medical technician programs. support and that’s what we want to supplement,” said tion. “We are the only scholarship–sponsoring foundation for Sarah Balda. “My father started early in life helping others, and has those particular programs,” said Sarah Balda. “And those The Bright Futures scholarship program for Florida been doing it ever since,” said Rick Balda, who is a mentor programs were selected by our foundation because both high school seniors was started in 1997 and is funded by at an area high school. “So it was embedded in us early on Dan (Balda) and Tony (Balda) had previously worked as the state lottery. But the cash–strapped Florida Legisla- to give back and help others in the community.” volunteer firefighters in (upstate) New York.” ture has decreased funding for Bright Futures. Steering the five–year–old foundation as executive Tony Balda works alongside his brother at Medicomp, The cost of a college education has increased by roughly director is Sarah Balda, who graduated this year from the where he is the president and chief operating officer of the 140 percent in the last 20 years, says the College Board. University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business growing business. Tony Balda is a graduate of Cornell More students are taking on debt to finance their educa- with a master’s degree in nonprofit administration. The University, in Utica, N.Y., with a bachelor’s degree in tion. According to the College Board, a typical graduate of Balda Family Foundation’s theme is to “motivate, inspire economics and marketing. He earned an MBA degree from a public institution walks away with his or her degree and and educate,” she said. The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. $22,000 in debt. “Their father — my father–in–law whom I adore — is Firefighters and EMTs are typically the first responders Sarah Balda says an important part of her foundation such an incredible man. He moved to the States via who serve communities when 911 calls are made to is relationship–building with the students it helps, Canada from South America. And he came here with the dispatchers. “So it’s vital for a community to ensure that especially the scholarship recipients. “We want it to be intention of bettering himself and his family. Now through these programs are funded,” said Rick Balda, who operates more than just a transactional relationship with these the foundation we can really see the fruits of his ambition area firm Balda Development & Construction with his wife individuals. We want to foster a relationship and we do multiply and flourish.” Aimee. that by offering resume review, interview preparation, and “One of the things that really hits home with us is being Rick Balda has a bachelor’s degree in electrical staying in touch through phone calls.” able to keep talented people in Brevard,” added Dr. Balda. engineering from Purdue University and is a graduate of She added, “The long–term goal is to have the people “I know that in medicine, it’s typical for a physician to set Melbourne Central Catholic High School. Aimee Balda the foundation is assisting to one day be possible donors or up practice within 200 miles of where that individual did earned her undergraduate degree in computer science from help us mentor other students in the community.” his or her training.” the University of Iowa, and later studied interior design. The Baldas are also playing a role in economic develop- Sarah Balda said one of the foundation’s priorities is to The Balda Family Foundation also helps fund other ment in the region, through job creation at Medicomp. raise its visibility in the community so more students will programs at BCC that align with the foundation’s educa- Dr. Balda and Tony Balda are building Medicomp into know of the educational opportunities available to them. tional interests. a thriving enterprise. The three sons have all worked for She is working with Brevard County Public Schools as one At Florida Tech, their young foundation has granted Medicomp, the company founded by their father and avenue to spread the message of the foundation. tens of thousands of dollars in the form of scholarships for whose history dates back to 1981. “We are currently working on formulating a plan to get students in the College of Engineering and the College of “That is what brought the family to Melbourne,” said the word out to a broad base of students. We want to help Aeronautics. FIT’s popular flight–training program is one Rick Balda, who worked for Medicomp for more than eight students in Brevard County,” said Sarah Balda, the of the benefactors of the Balda Family Foundation. years and was its regional sales manager. president and artistic director of the Dance Arts Centre, a Construction management in the College of Engineer- The senior Balda sold Medicomp to United Therapeu- nonprofit dance school in Indian Harbour Beach and at the ing is another program supported through scholarships by tics Corp., a public company, in late 2000. It became a Henegar Center for the Arts in downtown Melbourne. the foundation. Introduced in 2008 at FIT, it is under the wholly owned subsidiary of the biotechnology firm. The Dance Arts Centre also reaches out to the direction of former brigadier general Ralph Locurcio, a civil Dr. Balda and Tony Balda bought the company back underserved in the community. “We are trying to increase engineering graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at from United Therapeutics in early 2011. the accessibility of dance education regardless of one’s West Point, N.Y. Now private, Medicomp develops and provides ad- social–economic status. Those who want to attend classes Locurcio, who has a master’s degree in urban engineer- vanced cardiac–monitoring products and services that are at one of our locations can do so at extremely discounted ing from Purdue, was chosen to lead and oversee the entrusted by physicians and scientists worldwide. It has prices and in some cases free of charge, depending on their massive reconstruction of Kuwait by the Army Corps of 24/7 cardiac–monitoring centers in Melbourne and in financial status.” Engineers following the Gulf War in 1991. It was his last Silver Spring, Md. One of its largest programs is “Brevard Dances,” “where assignment in uniform and capped a 30–year military Dr. Balda said Medicomp is on track to grow by more we take free lessons into the lower–income areas of career. He was honored by a number of professional than 20 percent in 2012. “This year we will take care of Brevard. Right now we are focusing on Lipscomb Commu- societies for his leadership in the Gulf. more than 110,000 patients worldwide. Right now we are nity Center and Grant Street Community Center,” said “In addition to the scholarships at BCC and FIT,” said in 12 countries. We will be on our fifth continent by the end Sarah Balda, who has a bachelor’s degree in dance studies Sarah Balda, “we provide individual scholarships to of summer. It’s going well.” from the University of South Florida. students who attend universities throughout the nation, In 1994, Medicomp was selected to provide the joint In general, the family is very active in the community but they have to be from Brevard County and show Russian and French space programs with electrocardio- supporting events and volunteering on committees. financial need.” gram monitoring of cosmonauts on the Mir Space Station The Balda Family Foundation sponsors the “Be At a critical time in 2007, when the U.S. economy as they trained and worked in space, he said. Entrepreneurial Business Plan Challenge,” which is co– entered a recession, the Balda family formed its foundation His father has made not only an impact on medicine hosted by Junior Achievement of the Space Coast and the reaching out to help people in the community overcome but also on society in general through his generosity. “You Nathan M. Bisk College of Business at Florida Tech. financial burdens and more easily gain access to higher have this one individual who went through college, who Dr. Balda was a judge for the contest last year, which education. put his brothers and cousins and his children through showcases area high–school teams. “Be Entreprenurial” is The Balda Family Foundation has since become an college, and now we are hoping to help hundreds if not a worldwide program of Junior Achievement. increasingly important vehicle for college–bound students thousands of young people pursue higher education The Balda Family Foundation provides scholarships for at a time when state funds are drying up and tuition is through the Balda Family Foundation,” said Dr. Balda. students in select programs at Brevard Community rising much faster than inflation at most institutions of “That’s exciting.” NOVEMBER 5, 2012 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 19 Physicians Helping Seniors

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