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Vol. 27 No. 36 September 7, 2009 A Weekly Space Coast Business Magazine BCC Space & Astronomy lectures set to open with ‘Moon, Mars and Stars’

Cape Canaveral. I was thinking of how we By Ken Datzman could tap into this concentration of talent, this ‘super IQ,’ and bridge the gap between Brevard Community College is tapping aerospace, astronomy and technology, and into the growing, worldwide interest of engage the community, students, and astronomy in 2009, in a timely fashion, as families in a public setting. So, we have well as space exploration, through a new established the series at the perfect time, cutting–edge public lecture series. during the International Year of As- Experts from aerospace and astronomy tronomy. We are celebrating a major will dissect the latest industry issues and event,” she added. their impact on the Space Coast in six The series will cover a range of subjects, unique lectures spread over the school from the future of space exploration to year. The discussions will be framed in space tourism and entrepreneurial non–technical language. opportunities to President John F. To celebrate the “International Year of Kennedy’s legacy of America’s space Astronomy 2009,” BCC has put together, program. To gain input for the series, Dr. under the direction of acclaimed astro- Terenzi created a Space and Astronomy physicist Fiorella Terenzi, a “Space and Lecture Series Board of Advisers. Astronomy Lecture Series” that the school The board includes representatives from will host at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of Florida Tech, University of Central Florida, each month throughout the 2009–2010 BCC, NASA, National Space Club, Space academic year. Florida, Brevard Astronomical Society, BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth “We live on the Space Coast, where BCC SpaceTEC, Canaveral Council of people in aerospace are doing pioneering Technical Societies, Florida Academy of BCC will open its new Space and Astronomy Lecture Series Sept. 4 at the school’s Planetarium and work,” said Dr. Terenzi, a BCC physics and Sciences, and the American Institute of Observatory in Cocoa. The series is free of charge and open to the public. The program will feature astronomy professor and founder of the Aeronautics and Astronautics. six presentations that run through spring 2010. BCC’s Dr. Fiorella Terenzi, an astrophysicist who has an international reputation in her profession, created the series. Mark Howard is director of BCC’s Space and Astronomy Lecture Series. Planetarium, one of the few facilities of its kind in the nation housed on a college campus. “Astronauts can go to the moon from Please see “Moon, Mars and Stars,” page 19 Millions of people are hanging up landlines to go wireless–only whether out of laziness, safety concerns, were wireless–only in December, and “I have both a landline and a cell phone, By Gina Kim sound quality, cell phone costs, or simply another 15 percent said they took most and every time I pay that landline bill I Scripps Howard Service tradition. calls on cell phones instead of landlines, wonder why,” said Stephen Blumberg, an “It’s a fixture in the house, kind of like according to the CDC’s National Center for NCHS senior scientist. Millions of cost–cutting Americans are the refrigerator,” said technology analyst Health Statistics. Just 17 percent of Blumberg fell into tracking phone use in asking: Ditch the landline phone and go Larry Magid. “It’s just there, it’s reliable, households had a landline without a cell completely wireless, or keep paying two it’s wired and glued in place because of the phone. Please see Landlines, page 16 bills for dependability and peace of mind? cord, and there’s no meter on it.”

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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 2 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 BBN DIGEST Melbourne Beach couple’s bequest endows Tech astronomy programs After remembering family members in their will, James and Sara Ortega of Melbourne Beach left the balance of their estate, valued at $2.5 million, to Florida Institute of Technology. Ortega, who died in October 2008, outlived his wife Sara by just one week. He was already well known to the university. In Quality 2004, James Ortega donated $150,000 to augment funding for what today is the Ortega 0.8–meter reflect- ing telescope, the largest research telescope in Florida. In June the university received more than $600,000 pick up BBN of the bequest to initiate the Ortega Endowment for Astronomy and Astrophysics. The endowment will fund '10 GMC Acadia SLE '09 Solstice8-17-09 Street Edition '09 Buick Enclave CXL scholarships, fellowships and research opportunities for Silver, Brand New, Great Price! Orange, New! Auto, Loaded! Red, New, Loaded with Options! the Department of Physics and Space Sciences. MSRP$35,090 Stk# G1001 MSRP$,$31,350page 3 Stk# P9098 MSRP$46,575, Stk# B9059 “This gives the department a giant boost,” said Only$33,288 Only$27,938 Onlynly$42,575 Kenneth Stackpoole, senior vice president for advance- ment. “Dr. Ortega’s gift is a great example of how someone can leave an estate to a good cause while also taking care of family members.” Terry Oswalt, head of the Florida Tech Department '09 Buick B i k Lucerne L CXL FULL'09 Pontiac COLOR G3 '09 Pontiac G8 Sedan of Physics and Space Sciences, spent a great deal of time with Ortega in recent years. He said, “Although he was a White, New, Leather, Loaded! Yellow, Brand New, Great Price! Blue, Brand New, Must Test Drive! MSRP$34,540 Stk# B9046 MSRP$15,650, Stk# P9106 MSRP$31,945 Stk# P9082 professor at the University of Virginia for many years, Only$32,020 Onlynly$13,150$13,150 Only$25,478 Dr. Ortega felt his gift would have a much greater impact on Florida Tech. The legacy will benefit students and faculty here for generations to come.” The Ortega estate includes bank accounts, mutual funds, a condominium and other real estate as well as his books, which he donated to Florida Tech’s Evans '10 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L '09 GMC Canyon WT '05 Cheverolet Ch l Blazer Bl Library. The condominium in Melbourne Beach, where Orange, Brand New, Great Price! Gray, New Truck, Right Price! Black, Very Nice Car! Ortega lived, will be used by visiting professors. MSRP$19,645 Stk# P1000 MSRP$18,935 Stk# G9062 MSRP$8,995$, Stk# 798 Only Only$16,478 Only Only$17,918 Only Only$7,755 Health First Private Duty marks anniversary Health First Private Duty, which provides individual- ized care in the privacy of clients’ homes, is celebrating 10 years of offering post–surgical at–home assistance. Since 1999, Health First Private Duty has served 3,047 '05'05 Ford F d Focus F ZX3 ZX3 '03'03 GMCGMC YYukon k XLXL DDenali li '02 Pontiac Bonneville SLE clients, and provided almost 2 million hours of care Silver, Very Clean! White, Very Nice, Great Condition! Green, Great Price! Nice Car! covering a wide range of services including administer- MSRP$9,995 Stk# 808 MSRP$$16,995 6,995 Stk# G9079A MSRP$8,995 Stk# P9113A ing prescribed medicines, preparing and serving Only$9,665 Only$15,851 Onlynly$7,755 nutritious meals, and taking clients to and from physician office visits, the company said. Health First Private Duty staff members are bonded and insured by Health First Inc. For more information about Health First Private Duty, call 459–1804. GM Supplier Discount For Everyone On Most New Vehicles! Cocoa Beach Chamber announces board 0% APR For 60 Months On Select Vehicles. The Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its board of directors for 2010. They are: Disclaimer: Sale prices include all applicable rebates. Tax, tag and $299 dealer fee are additional. Prices and rebate programs are subject to change at any time. Vehicles pictured above MAY NOT BE the actual vehicles listed in this Nancy Brower, Community Bank of the South; Beth ad. Special 0% APR is stand alone and is not compatible with any rebates. Courtney, LPL Financial; Christy Galzerano, DoubleTree Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hotel; Debbie Harvey, Ron Jon Surf Shop of Florida Inc.; Jon McBride, FOR MORE GREAT DEALS VISIT US AT: KSC Visitors Complex; and Tami Tomlinson, Mary Kay Cosmetics. Each member will begin a three year–term on the board and will be sworn in at the Chamber’s annual Installation Banquet in January. For more 321 633 9300 •COCOA information, contact the Cocoa Beach Area Chamber at - - 459–2200, or visit www.cocoabeachchamber.com.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 3 BBN EDITORIAL Gravitational Observatory listens for echoes of universe’s birth general, so exciting.” waves since 2002; the Virgo interferometer joined the By Aaron Hoover The research is appears in the Aug. 20 issue of the search in 2007. journal “Nature.” Seventeen UF faculty members, The UF LIGO research group built one of the most An investigation by a major scientific group headed by a postdoctoral associates and graduate students join the important and complex parts of the gravitational wave University of Florida professor has advanced understand- paper’s authors. detector, the input optics, said David Tanner, a UF ing of the early evolution of the universe. Much like it produced the cosmic microwave back- professor of physics. The input optics takes light from the An analysis of data from the Laser Interferometer ground, the Big Bang is believed to have created a flood of laser, shapes the beam into an ideal form, and directs it to Gravitational–Wave Observatory Scientific Collaboration, gravitational waves — ripples in the fabric of space and the interferometer at the heart of the gravitational wave or LIGO, and the Virgo Collaboration has set the most time — that carry information about the universe as it was detector. stringent limits yet on the amount of gravitational waves immediately after the Big Bang. These waves would be UF scientists are working to design and build a second that could have come from the “Big Bang” in the gravita- observed as the “stochastic background,” analogous to a version of the input optics for a major upgrade to LIGO tional wave frequency band where LIGO can observe. In superposition of many waves of different sizes and scheduled to go on line in three to four years. doing so, scientists have put new constraints on the details directions on the surface of a pond. The amplitude of this “UF also plays important role in analysis of LIGO data, of how the universe looked in its earliest moments. background is directly related to the parameters that including searches for sharp bursts of gravitational waves, “Gravitational waves are the only way to directly probe govern the behavior of the infant universe. and for the stochastic background of gravitational waves … the universe at the moment of its birth; they’re absolutely Earlier measurements of the cosmic microwave the subject of the just–published paper,” Tanner wrote in unique in that regard,” said David Reitze, a UF professor background have placed the most stringent upper limits of an e–mail. of physics and the spokesperson for the LIGO Scientific the stochastic gravitational wave background at very large The authors of the new paper report that the stochastic Collaboration. “We simply can’t get this information from distance scales and low frequencies. The new measure- background of gravitational waves has not yet been any other type of astronomy. This is what makes this ments by LIGO directly probe the gravitational wave discovered. But the nondiscovery of the background result in particular, and gravitational–wave astronomy in background in the first minute of its existence, at time described in the Nature paper already offers its own brand scales much shorter than accessible by the cosmic micro- of insight into the universe’s earliest history. wave background. The analysis used data collected from the LIGO The research also constrains models of cosmic strings, interferometers in Hanford, Wash., and Livingston, La. Brevard Business objects that are proposed to have been left over from the Each of the L–shaped interferometers uses a laser split BBN News beginning of the universe and subsequently stretched to into two beams that travel back and forth down long enormous lengths by the universe’s expansion. These interferometer arms. 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The LIGO and that describe the evolution of the universe when it was less PUBLISHER Adrienne B. Roth GEO instruments have been actively searching for the than one minute old.” EDITOR Brevard County teams up with area businesses to recycle paint Ken Datzman In the 21st year of the partnership between Brevard County Solid Waste Operations and Richard’s Paint Manufactur- OFFICE MANAGER ing, free recycled paint will be available at five Richard’s Paint locations and at Ace Hardware stores in Satellite Beach Frank Schiffmann and Indialantic, beginning Sept. 12. The recycled paint is available in off–white, light beige, dark beige, green and gray, and is free to homeowners on a first–come, first–served basis. Homeowners may receive up to 10 gallons of base color and 3 gallons for trim. Proof of Brevard County residency is required. Brevard Business News is published every Monday by Brevard Business News Inc. Bulk Rate postage is paid at Richard’s Paint locations for recycled paint include 1510 Cheney Highway in Titusville; 119 Mustang Way in Merritt Melbourne, FL and Cocoa, FL. This publication serves Island; 1950 Viera Blvd., in Viera; 2900 Post Road in Melbourne; and 5000 Stack Road, Suite A–1, in Palm Bay. Partici- business executives in Brevard County. It reports on pating Ace Hardware locations are 1024 Highway A1A in Satellite Beach and 866 N. Highway A1A in Indialantic. news, trends and ideas of interest to industry, trade, Through the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, the county has collected unused latex paint from agribusiness, finance, health care, high technology, residents since 1985, and began recycling it in 1988 with assistance from the local paint company. education and commerce. 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By Steve Orlando Stronger Capital The University of Florida has joined with the 11 other Stronger Liquidity Southeastern Conference institutions in launching the SEC Academic Network, a Web site designed to promote academic and research endeavors of SEC universities that Enduring Strength is being established by the SEC in partnership with ESPN Seacoast National Bank and the member universities. UF President Bernie Machen announced the initiative at a recent University of Florida Joint Civic Club Lun- cheon, where he and Athletic Director Jeremy Foley spoke newAs our ad nation emailed and the banking industry continue about its benefits. “This truly keeps the ‘student’ in to deal with the current financial crisis, we want ‘student–athlete,’ and I know Jeremy Foley is as excited you to know that Seacoast is ready to meet your about it as I am,” Machen said. business and personal banking needs. The Academic Network, developed with technology and coordination from ESPN Digital Media and Origin Digital, Seacoast first opened its doors in 1926 – 83 years ago. Soon after, we survived features content from every institution ranging from the Great Depression and World War II. Seacoast navigated safely through those research, innovation and economic development to community partnerships, civic engagement and service. challenging times, and we are doing so now. Visitors to UF’s page will find videos demonstrating We are pleased to announce that we recently completed a common stock offering research highlights, including a massive hurricane simulator, air–cooled shoulder pads for football players, a which resulted in raising $89 million and increased our risk based capital ratio to robotic car and, of course, Gatorade. 18.1 percent – well in excess of the level required under federal regulations to be “The commitment to highlight the accomplishments of classified as “well capitalized”. In fact, our capital base and available liquidity are SEC member institution academic programs was a key stronger today than at any time in our history. Our strength endures. component of our new television agreements,” SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said. “We are grateful to ESPN Our increased capital positions Seacoast to continue to meet the needs of businesses for bringing the expertise and tools they use in sports and customers and to pursue attractive growth opportunities in the future. media to our institutions in support of academic pursuits.” The Web site, www.secacademicnetwork.com, is now open. Today, we are fully committed to the communities we serve. We will responsibly “This network will provide our 12 institutions with the lead Seacoast forward in a way that ensures we – and you - remain safe and secure. ability to create and distribute academic and other We want to be your bank for many years to come. nonathletic programming throughout the world on a regular and full time basis,” Slive said. Come to Seacoast...and feel good about your bank. On the Web site, each institution has its own page that includes videos categorized by topic. Alumni, fans and students worldwide now have the ability in one place to learn more about SEC academics through video features that are posted by the league institutions. The Academic Network is a component of the SEC’s 15– Michael Jackson year television package with ESPN, which is the most President & CEO comprehensive in the history of intercollegiate athletics. Central Florida Also part of ESPN’s commitment to SEC academic programs is the production of an annual Campus Connec- tion telecast at each SEC institution, in which students take part in the production; telecasts of two programs 800-706-9991 annually dedicated to the academic accomplishments of șƭș666ƥ2# !. 23- 3(.- +ƥ!., SEC student–athletes; a weekly academic feature segment on ESPNU’s SEC show; and the selection of one under- graduate student from every SEC institution to participate in ESPN’s summer internship program. PUT YOURSELF IN OUR PLACE Toll–free line for flu information WoodlakeOFFICE & RETAIL SPACE National The Florida Department of Health has a toll–free LOCATED IN PALM BAY number to provide public–health information and updates pickAND MELBOURNE up pick up on H1N1 Swine flu. The information line is available from 725-1240 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Information is 8-31-09 8-24-09 available in English, Spanish and Creole. The telephone FREE RENT number is (877) 352–3581. page 2 page 19

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The play kicks off Surfside Players’ 51st season with a Dodgeball Brevard County cast. The actors include: Marley Padula, Gail Doscher, Leon Smithlin, Annie England, Sarah Roberts, Jared Hollenbeck, Glenn Krasny, Scott Sutherland, Mimi Ruffing, Michael McElwee, and Rich pick up Fla Today Reifsnyder. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and active military, and $10 for students. On opening night, at 7 p.m., a complimentary buffet of hors d’oeuvres is Sunday included in the ticket price. “Harvey” is directed by Joan Dunn and presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc. Visit www.surfsideplayers.com for more information. Surfside Playhouse is housed at 301 Ramp Road, on the corner of Brevard Avenue and South Fifth Street. For more information, call 783–3127. Eau Gallie arts district event scheduled The Eau Gallie arts district in Melbourne will hold its monthly “First Friday Art–Walk” event Sept. 4. Art studios and galleries in the Eau Gallie area will remain open for a free gallery walk featuring exhibits, demon- strations, refreshments, and music. In addition, Indian River Pottery Guild will offer a pottery demonstration. The Art & Antique studio will feature works by watercol- orist Lolly Walton and oil–painter Brian Trench. The Highway Girls Studio will host the return of artist Maximilan Rener, along with music by the Mark Baker Band. Linda Peterson will perform jazz selections in the Brevard Art Museum galleries from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jazz Friday is free of charge for museum members and $10 for guests. Squid Lips and Mezza Luna restaurants will showcase live music as well. Concert set for Enchanted Forest The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management and Education Center in Titusville will host a free “Music in the Forest” concert on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. The musicians include Janine Chimera at 6 p.m., Chris Kahl at 7 p.m., and Sharon Osuna at 8 p.m. The public is invited to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the screened porch while listening to an evening of music. The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary is at 444 Columbia Blvd. (SR 405), a half–mile west of Highway U.S.1, in Titusville. For more information, call 264–5185 or visit BBN is a proud sponsor of this event. www.eelbrevard.com. BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 8 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 BBN DIGEST HBCA to present ‘Dreamstreet’ event at Melbourne Auditorium The Home Builders & Contractors Association of WE Brevard will present its 27th annual “Dreamstreet Home and Garden Expo” Sept. 12 and 13 at the Melbourne TEACH Auditorium, 625 E. 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The North Brevard Commission on Parks and Recre- ation will meet at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Brevard Room at 518 S. Palm Ave., in Titusville. The Advance your career with a master’s public is invited to attend the meeting. The Brevard Room degree from an accredited university. is located in a building on the north side of the parking lot, behind the Brevard County Government Center–North. Merritt Island 449-4500 Call Terry Lane at 264–5105 for more information. Patrick AFB 868-5194 Eau Gallie Library events set for September Palm Bay 956-6700 The Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., in Melbourne, will host a full slate of events in September. The schedule includes “Max’s Great Books” discussion at 10 a.m. on Sept. 11. “The Tipping Point,” by Malcom Gladwell, will be the book of discussion. On Monday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m., voter registration will be held at the library, presented by the Supervisor of Elections office. 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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 9 BBN BUSINESS Wells Fargo Advisors LLC on North Wickham Road set to expand its office, relocate to new Casa Bella Office Park in Suntree — looks to occupy custom 3,700–square–foot facility before end of the year rebranding its business under its new parent, By Ken Datzman Wells Fargo & Company. San Francisco–based Wells Fargo & Company acquired Wachovia The upbeat mood of the financial markets Corp. last year. Wells Fargo Advisors LLC is a this summer, a reversal of fortune for investors, standalone company. has brokerage businesses looking to better “After the Wells Fargo merger, we received position themselves for long–term growth in the renewed interest from financial advisers at other local market. firms,” Bedor said. “The expansion to Casa Bella Consumers seem to be feeling more comfort- Office Park will allow us to accommodate them. able about the market direction, after it hit a low We currently have a team of six financial point in March. “Individual investors are professionals. We plan to add four more advisers starting to come back to the market,” said to serve clients. This is a firm that focuses on Certified Financial Planner Thomas Bedor, who supporting the client–advisory relationship, as manages the Wells Fargo Advisors LLC office on opposed to the client–firm relationship. The North Wickham Road in Viera. “That’s very model has been very successful.” encouraging to see.” As part of the transition, new Wells Fargo Investors are betting that corporate profits Advisors signs on brokerage offices around the will continue to rebound in the third and fourth nation will begin appearing in the fall and quarters and into 2010. continue into early 2010. The company has “It appears the recession is waning at this nearly 16,000 full–service financial advisers, point,” adds Betts Silvernail, a first vice presi- making it one of the largest retail brokerage dent and investment officer who teams with firms in America. Bedor at Wells Fargo Advisors. The Wells Fargo Advisors name was selected “We believe the equity market bottomed in following research that included financial– March when the Dow Jones reached its lows adviser input, customer surveys and competitive around 6,500. Since March, the market has analysis. made a remarkable comeback. However, such Silvernail said the integration of Wachovia dramatic gains leave the market susceptible to a Securities into Wells Fargo Advisors is moving near–term correction. Our firm believes that a along smoothly. “Our clients have been very modest recovery will begin by year–end. We are supportive. Most of our clients have been doing cautiously optimistic that the market also will business with us for 10, 15 or 20 years. We feel BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth end higher at the close of 2009,” she said. very fortunate.” Betts Silvernail and Thomas Bedor, a financial team at Wells Fargo Advisors LCC in Before the end of 2009, the Bedor–Silvernail Investors are keeping an eye on inflation and Viera, are looking to be in their new facility at Casa Bella Office Park in Suntree before financial team plans to be operating from its new closely watching the Federal Reserve for any the close of the fourth quarter. Bedor, who manages the Wells Fargo Advisors office, Wells Fargo Advisors’ facility at the Casa Bella signs of future rate adjustments. said his firm is in an expansion mode. Wachovia Securities is now part of Wells Fargo Office Park on Wickham Road in Suntree. The “We doubt that the economy will be strong Advisors. They are at Casa Bella Office Park. firm will occupy 3,700 square feet at Casa Bella, enough for the Federal Reserve to raise the which is situated in a pretty, wooded park. federal funds rate soon,” said Silvernail. “Our Here are a few other views from the executive summary of the Outlook, Bedor said his company has outgrown its firm believes that inflation may not be a concern which is compiled by the company’s analysts at Wells Fargo Advisors’ current office of 2,400 square feet. near term. High unemployment will lessen the headquarters in St. Louis, Mo. “We have been looking for a new office risk of wage inflation, we think. And, the tight l From an asset–allocation perspective, we would suggest that investors location for the past three months to accommo- money supply should keep a lid on inflation.” with intermediate– and long–term time horizons lean into equities and date our growing team of advisers. We will be She anticipates slow growth for the economy away from fixed–income securities. relocating to the Casa Bella Office Park, at 3101 and for stock averages. l We continue to see opportunities in international markets, particularly Casa Bella Place. The space is currently being “Long term, we are probably looking at a emerging markets. built to meet our needs and we hope to be in slow–growing economy and slower growth for the l In the fixed–income markets, we recommend focusing on senior debt of there by the end of this year.” stock averages than we have seen in the past 10 highly rated companies and high–quality, essential–purpose municipal The new office park is located about a block to 15 years. What fueled that growth in the past issuers. north of Wickham Road and the Pineda Cause- was the ‘era of consumerism.’ Slower economic Wells Fargo was recently named one of the world’s 25 “Most–Respected way intersection. “The location will allow our growth in the future will probably mean less Companies” by “Barron’s” and the world’s 14th “Most–Admired Company” clients to have easy access from the beaches, extravagant spending and, hopefully, greater by “Fortune” magazine. Lake Washington, Suntree and Viera,” Bedor savings by the U.S. consumer,” Silvernail said. Bedor and Silvernail have a trip to St. Louis scheduled. They will be said. “When the Pineda extension is completed, Wells Fargo Advisors’ 2009 “Midyear meeting with some of Wells Fargo Advisors’ top executives. it will also be convenient to Interstate 95.” Outlook” continues to favor “cyclical sectors” such “We’re proud to be operating under the Wells Fargo Advisors LLC In May, Wachovia Securities began using the as industrials and consumer–discretionary banner. The firm has a storied brokerage history. It started as a small Wells Fargo Advisors LLC name, officially stocks. enterprise and grew into the Wells Fargo of today,” said Bedor.

BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 10 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 BBN BUSINESS MCC graduate Matt Gifford answers his alma mater’s calling, appointed director of institutional advancement at the private Melbourne school — ‘It’s one of those places you will never forget’ their parents, and the faculty and staff.” By Ken Datzman He’ll be working with MCC graduate Tracy Steele, the school’s director of marketing and Melbourne Central Catholic High School has enrollment. recruited one of its graduates to lead the private For the past 10 years, he has been employed in institution in some of its most critical areas, private high–school administration, primarily in including philanthropy, planned giving, and the military–school business. His experience foundation relations. includes leadership development, board relations, Matt Gifford, a 1993 graduate of MCC and a and teaching. standout athlete in baseball and soccer, has been Most recently, Gifford was the director of appointed director of institutional advancement, marketing and admissions at Riverside Military one of the school’s top positions. Academy in Gainesville, Ga. He was with MCC cast a wide net to find a replacement for Riverside for four years. Sandy Bodfish, the school’s longtime development In mid–June, he visited Melbourne on his director who retired. Gifford worked in private vacation and stopped at MCC to greet some old education in Georgia before moving into his new acquaintances. He found out about the staff role at MCC. opening, applied for the job, was interviewed, and “I’m excited to be back on campus. This is a offered the position. great opportunity. MCC is one of those places you “I was down here within three weeks,” said will never forget. You are always thankful for the Gifford, who has a bachelor’s degree in education values and the knowledge you gained, and the and an M.B.A., both from St. Leo University, people at the school who have made an impact on Florida’s first Catholic institution of higher your life. Hopefully, I can do the same for some of learning. the current students at MCC,” said the enthusias- Gifford was a member of St. Leo University’s tic Gifford, who was raised in Melbourne. baseball team, where he was recognized twice as Sue Rauch, MCC principal and an MCC a Division II All–American and was named to the graduate herself, said she believes the school Sunshine State Conference Silver Anniversary could not have recruited a better person for the Team. position. Before his position at Riverside Military “Matt is going to be a tremendous asset to the Academy, Gifford was the marketing and staff,” Rauch said. “There is this wonderful admissions director for Massanutten Military chemistry about him. His enthusiasm for the job Academy in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. and for MCC in general will spill over into “I’ve held positions with different schools over everything that he does here, I think. I’m already the past 10 years,” he said. “Hopefully, I can bring seeing it happen. He’s been very successful in his some new ideas to MCC that will help the school former positions and he’s excited about being continue to move forward, but still keep the same BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth here.” traditions MCC has grown accustomed to over Matt Gifford, a 1993 graduate of Melbourne Central Catholic High School, has been At MCC, Gifford is responsible for planning nearly 50 years.” appointed director of institutional advancement at the private institution. He previously was and directing alumni affairs, annual philan- MCC, founded in 1961, is a U.S. Department director of marketing and admissions at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Ga. thropy, corporate and foundation relations, of Education Blue–Ribbon School of Excellence. Gifford holds bachelor’s and M.B.A. degrees from St. Leo University, where he starred in planned giving, major gifts, and enrollment. Operated by the Diocese of Orlando and sup- baseball. He has worked in private education for more than a decade. Gifford is with MCC “Obviously, fund–raising is key part of ported by the 14 Catholic parishes in Brevard students Chris Merceron, left, Nicole McLaughlin, and Matt Erdman. development,” he said. “And I have a tough County, MCC is accredited by the Southern challenge ahead of me in this economy. As MCC Association of Colleges and Schools. As MCC opened its 2009–2010 academic year, the school welcomed 350 nears its 50th anniversary, which will be in two As part of a diocesan–wide plan, MCC is students to the campus on East Florida Avenue, near Florida Institute of years, we are looking to lay the foundation and initiating a key change to its governance struc- Technology. the groundwork now for that celebration. We ture. In the past, the school had an advisory Like most institutions, Gifford said MCC has seen “peaks and valleys” in want to get everybody energized and onboard board, which was made up of parents, alumni, its enrollment over the years. “Right now, I would say we are in one of those with our mission and our philosophy. We’ll be and people who supported Catholic education. little valleys because of the economic times. But with some hard work and inviting our alumni back to campus to see the Beginning with the 2009–2010 school year, the some new ideas, Tracy (Steele) and I feel like we can take the enrollment changes.” structure has shifted to a “board of limited curve and turn it right–side up, pretty quickly. This is an outstanding Gifford said his goals are to advance the school jurisdiction,” or a board of directors. The board institution of higher learning, and we’re proud of our heritage and the role across the spectrum, “including spiritually, represents the school’s constituencies, but unlike we play in the community.” academically, and athletically, as well as working the advisory board, it will have complete responsi- In 2009, $5.5 million in college scholarships were awarded to MCC to advance MCC’s facilities. It’s all a process of bility for planning MCC’s future and oversight of students. More than 75 percent of MCC seniors earned Florida Bright making MCC a better place for the students and the school’s operations. Futures Scholarships, the school said.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 11 BBN DIGEST PMC’s Glorida Velez–Barone appointed to the ACS board TITUSVILLE — Gloria Velez–Barone of Parrish Medical Center has been appointed to the Florida Division of the American Cancer Society Board of Directors, as a director–at–large. Velez–Barone has held many local and national positions with cancer and nursing organizations. She has been involved in cancer care throughout her nursing career. She joined Parrish Medical Center in 2000 and began work to enhance the hospital cancer program within PMC’s healing environment. Doctors/Lawyers For the past 10 years, PMC has received continuous certification from the Commission on Cancer of the pick up BBN American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program, the most recent certification 8-31-09 with commendation. PMC also holds National Gold Seal certification from The Joint Commission for Excellence in page 16 Breast Cancer Care and Palliative Care. As a Florida Division ACS board member, one of Velez– Barone’s responsibilities will be to help adopt a strategic plan that establishes outcomes, sets strategies and allocates resources for the Florida ACS, “which will ultimately help our local ACS.” The board is also responsible for the financial viability of the Florida ACS through its policies, programs and activities to ensure the availability of resources to achieve short– and long–term planned outcomes. The ACS signature fund–raising event is the annual Relay for Life, a community gathering. Events are scheduled throughout the country, and the Titusville RFL has been held on the PMC campus for the past two years. The 2010 Titusville Relay for Life will be held on April 17– 18 at Titusville High School. Melbourne Orchestra to perform concert The Melbourne Community Orchestra will present “ A Musical Island Tour” in concert at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 16 and 17, in the Melbourne Audito- rium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. This is the final picnic concert of the season. The program will include melodies related to various islands around the world, such as the music from “Gilligan’s Island,” “Cuban Holiday” and “Danza Lucumi” from Cuba, “Lord of the Dance,” and “Country Garden” from England. Featured performers will include the Leslie Family with Reggae and Caribbean Rhythms, and Ash Reader performing with the steel drum from the Island of Trinidad. The event is free of charge but tickets are required. Call 952–9949 or visit www.mcorchestra.com for ticket–outlet locations. Embryology training class for teachers The Brevard County Agriculture and Extension Service and the University of Florida Institute of Food and “MORTGAGE MONEY” Agricultural Sciences will offer teachers in Brevard a class BOB DOT COM titled “Embryology Teacher Training” on Thursday, Sept. Crissy Bob Dot Com 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Cocoa Extension office. This workshop will show participants how to use incubators in pick up BBN Homepick Computer up BBN Repair an independent embryology study within Brevard County 8-31-09 Consulting  8-31-09Installation  Networking schools. Proper incubator usage, egg handling, and general [email protected] embryo and chick information will be provided. There is no page777-3232 19 page 8 cost to attend, but registration is required. For more “Brevard’s most referred lender since 1981” 321-474-0393 information, or to register, call 633–1702.

BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 12 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 BBN DIGEST Pamela Rock of CCH awarded AHA health–care scholarship Pamela Rock, an emergency–department technician at Health First’s Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, has been awarded the 2009 National Healthcare Career Network Scholarship from the American Hospital Associa- Not just an ordinary guy tion. The focus of the scholarship program is to promote health care as a career choice for ambitious and talented 3 High School Senior students preparing for their futures. It is “awarded to up– and–coming health–care professionals who are committed to being lifelong learners, and who share their knowledge 3 Honor Student through participation in professional societies, community organizations, and networking groups.” Candlelighters of Brevard Rock was chosen for the honor from more than 150 3 Son applicants. She is currently a student in Brevard Commu- nity College’s graduate–nursing program and plans to use the $1,500 scholarship award toward furthering her 3 Grandson studies. new ad emailed “I’m honored to receive this scholarship, which allows me to fully focus on my school responsibilities,” said Rock. 3 Christian “It is my immediate goal to excel in the Nursing Transition Program and to earn my RN degree.” Suzanne Woods, Cape Canaveral Hospital’s vice 3 Good friend president of nursing, said, “Pam’s dedication and devotion to patient care represents the future of Cape Canaveral Hospital and Health First. Her passion for helping others 3 Drummer makes her a shining example of what we work so hard to achieve with every patient we serve.” The decision to award Rock this scholarship was made 3 Cancer Survivor by a panel of health–care experts representing hospitals from across the country. Discovery Institute to conduct workshop Dr. Connie Porter–Richard of Discovery Institute, 845 Proud Sponsors — Brevard Business News; Images 4 Ever Photography Executive Lane, suite 100, in Rockledge, has announced a new six–week course for self–development beginning Sept. 21. The sessions are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Discovery Institute. The institute is a multi–specialty therapy &DQGOHOLJKWHUVRI%UHYDUGZDVZLWKPHHYHU\VWHSRIWKH practice that offers a variety of counseling experiences. The ZD\GXULQJP\FDQFHUH[SHULHQFH%HFDXVHRIWKHVWHDGIDVW educational workshop is designed to “guide the partici- KHOSWKH\SURYLGHGP\PRPEHFDPHSDVVLRQDWHDERXW pants to explore, learn and practice the steps of FRQWLQXLQJWKHLUJRRGZRUN+HUSDVVLRQFRQWLQXHVLQKHU assertiveness skills, and to develop a foundation for improving interpersonal communications.” The course will 1LFKRODV³\UVROG UROHDVWKHLU)DPLO\6HUYLFHV&RRUGLQDWRU be held on Monday evenings, through Oct. 26. It will be presented by Lola Mitchell, a human relations and +RQRU&KLOGKRRG&DQFHU$ZDUHQHVV0RQWKE\FRQWDFWLQJ educational consultant. For more information about the WKHPWRGD\WRÀQGRXWKRZ\RXFDQKHOSD&DQGOHOLJKWHUVNLG program or to register, call the institute at 631–5538. $QGLI\RXQHHGKHOSWKH\·OOEHWKHUHIRU\RXWRR BCC accepting exhibit applications Applications are being accepted for exhibits that will feature veteran–owned businesses and businesses offering services to veterans, at Brevard Community College’s ninth annual Veterans Conference set for Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne. The fee for an exhibit booth is $50. The conference highlights veteran ERA Sutton business ownership and initiatives and focuses on issues that relate to veterans. Sessions will include government pick1875-A up South BBN Patrick Drive, Indian Harbour Beach,pick FLup 32937 BBN contracting and purchasing, and operating a successful ‡FZDP#FDQGOHOLJKWHUVRIEUHYDUGRUJ‡ZZZFDQGOHOLJKWHUVRIEUHYDUGRUJ business. The event is open to veterans and the public for a 8-24-09 8-24-09 &DQGOHOLJKWHUVRI%UHYDUGLVD F WD[H[HPSWQRQSURÀWRUJDQL]DWLRQ$OOGRQDWLRQVDUHWD[GHGXFWLEOHDVDOORZHGE\ODZ cost of $55 per person. For more information, call Sandy ,'$FRS\RIWKHRIÀFLDOUHJLVWUDWLRQDQGÀQDQFLDOLQIRUPDWLRQPD\EHREWDLQHGIURPWKH'LYLVLRQRI&RQVXPHU6HUYLFHV Pfrimmer at 433–5570. E\FDOOLQJZLWKLQWKH6WDWH5HJLVWUDWLRQGRHVQRpage 5 WLPSO\HQGRUVHPHQWDSSURYDORUUHFRPPHQGDWLRQE\WKH6WDWHpage 7

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The presentations will be conducted in BCC’s Planetarium and Observatory on the Cocoa campus (Building 19), one of the school’s Planetarium and Observatory, an asset that helps there have been a number of “internationally sponsored few facilities of its kind in the college market across distinguish BCC nationally and internationally, was one of events, including ‘Sidewalk Astronomy’ and ‘Observe the America. the attractions that brought her here. Moon Night.’ The events have been well received. As- The building contains a multimedia classroom, a 207– “She has an international reputation in her profession tronomy clubs all over the world took part, getting people seat Planetarium theater, a 174–seat Iwerks large–format and is a renaissance person,” said BCC President Dr. to observe and flock to telescopes.” movie theater, two exhibit halls featuring science and James Drake. “Dr. Terenzi is a musician, a poet, and an Astronomical images have the power to inspire people space–related displays, and one of the largest public– accomplished multimedia–integration expert, among other to think about our place in the universe, Dr. Terenzi said. access observatories in Florida showcasing a 24–inch talents. We are very pleased to be associated with and And astronomy plays a role in furthering education, she Ritchey–Chrentien reflector telescope. have her as a professor at the college.” said. “We are proud to be working with Dr. Terenzi and the As a visiting researcher at the University of California– In May, astronauts performed repairs and equipped the science department to be able to host the Space and San Diego, Dr. Terenzi developed techniques to convert NASA–European Space Agency Hubble Space Telescope Astronomy Lecture Series,” said Mark Howard, Plan- radio waves from galaxies into sound. Her work includes a with the latest in instrument technology. To honor IYA, etarium director and a wizard himself at making the CD released by Island Records, “Music from the Galaxies.” astronaut Mike Massimino took onboard a replica of universe come alive using projectors and other technologies And her best–selling CD–ROM, “Invisible Universe,” Galileo’s telescope as well as an IYA 2009 flag. at his facility. “With this series, we hope to inspire future blends astronomy and music “into an entertaining and Additionally, the IYA 2009 logo and motto was proudly scientists and engineers. The first lecture is particularly enlightening voyage through the stars.” It’s available at displayed on the Ariane 5 rocket that sent two forefront suited to our community, because it will address the future Amazon.com. She has studied opera and composition, too. space observatories into space in May: ESA’s “Herschel” of space exploration and how it will impact Brevard In 1998, Dr. Terenzi released “Heavenly Knowledge: An and “Planck” flagship missions. Herschel, the largest County.” Astrophysicist Seeks Wisdom in the Stars,” a book infrared space telescope, will study the birth and evolution The series gets under way on Friday, Sept. 4, with published by HarperCollins/Avon. It has been translated of stars and galaxies. Planck will measure tiny fluctuations “Moon, Mars and the Stars: The Constellation Program into Italian, German, Latvian and other languages. in the relic radiation from the “Big Bang,” opening the way and the Future of Space Exploration.” She says the biggest challenge today for an educator is for theories that can more fully describe the origins of the Howard says he expects the event to be well attended. to engage the students and capture their attention. Dr. universe. It will be held in the 207–seat theater. “We are looking at Terenzi likes to customize the learning process. “I have Here is the schedule of events for the BCC series, ways to try to accommodate more than 207 people. Our observed that when students personally identify with the picking up with the October presentation: hope is that we will be able to use the 174–seat Iwerks subject matter, they become better learners. This is why I l Oct. 9: “What Lurks in the Hearts of Galaxies,” by Dr. movie theater as an overflow area,” he said, adding that like to expose students to new tools for learning. Whenever Eric Perlman, Physics and Space Sciences Department, the box office will issue ticket stubs for admission to the possible in a teaching environment, I like to make use of Florida Tech. lecture. multimedia tools, interactive CDs, DVDs and the l Nov. 13: “Small Bodies and Big Impacts: Asteroids, Robert Cabana, director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Internet.” Comets and the Origin of Earth’s Water,” by Dr. Humberto Center and a former space–shuttle pilot, will lead a Sept. 4 People who attend the lectures series will have the Campins, professor, Physics Department, UCF. panel that will include Russell Romanella, director of the opportunity for some hands–on learning and fun. l Feb. 12: “Running Rings Around Saturn: The Cassini International Space Station and Spacecraft Processing Following each lecture, there will be a public–viewing Mission,” by Dr. Josh Cowell, assistant professor, Physics Directorate, and Jon Cowart, manager of exploration session atop the BCC Planetarium and Observatory. “After Department, UCF. systems for NASA at Kennedy Space Center. each lecture, people can go upstairs to the observatory, l March 12: “President John F. Kennedy and the “The opening lecture is really going to be ground- which will be open, and use the telescope to view major American Space Program,” by Dr. John Logsdon, professor breaking,” said Dr. Terenzi, “because the audience will be objects. ‘What’s New in the Night Sky’ will be hosted by emeritus of political science and international affairs, The hearing from the KSC director, and others, about the plans Mark Howard. For the Sept. 4 event, we will have a special George Washington University. for the future of space exploration. Every single topic in the treat, by coincidence, there will be a full moon,” she said. l May 14: “Space, What’s in it for Me?” The panel will lecture series is going to be avant–garde. The latest “The public–viewing session presents a great opportu- include Robert Ward, manager, BCC SpaceTEC at KSC; information will be presented and it’s all available to the nity and it was a great idea suggested by Tricia Smedley of Frank Margiotta, executive director, BCC Aerospace; and public at no cost. I have asked the speakers to hone in on the Brevard Astronomical Society,” Howard said. Steve Kohler, president, Space Florida. their messages to the community and to present the As the International Year of Astronomy reached its six– Dr. Terenzi says the series is embarking on new information in easy–to–understand terms.” month milestone in July, more than a million people have territory for the college, as it reaches out to the community Dr. Terenzi has lectured worldwide in the field of already looked at the sky through a telescope for the first in providing information to its residents in a unique astrophysics. She pioneered a field in acoustic astronomy. time, according to the 90–year–old International Astro- setting. She said she embraced science and astronomy at an early nomical Union. People around the world are taking part in “I am especially grateful to the contributions of Frank age. “I spent the summers in the countryside of Milan with astronomy–themed events to mark the occasion. “What an Howard (Planetarium director), Dr. Drake, and Jim Ross my grandmother. It was she who first introduced me to the accomplishment,” said Dr. Terenzi about the 1 million (BCC’s vice president for advancement and public affairs). wonders of the night sky, and showed me how many things people who have been introduced to astronomy this year When I presented this idea to them, they embraced it with can become possible when we allow our imaginations to through the use of telescopes. enthusiasm. This series is about helping to foster the next fuel exploration. She encouraged me to observe carefully, UNESCO and the International Astronomical Union generation of scientists and engineers and it wouldn’t but always with the sense of wonder and appreciation.” created the International Year of Astronomy under the have been possible without their support and vision,” Dr. Terenzi joined the BCC faculty four years ago. The theme “The Universe, Yours to Discover.” Howard said said Dr. Terenzi.

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