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Vol. 28 No. 14 April 5, 2010 A Weekly Space Coast Business Magazine Chamber set to roll out ‘Life and Style Expo’ at Eau Gallie Civic Center
marketing extravaganza, is put on by the By Ken Datzman Chamber’s Better Business Council. The program will be centered on selling goods In today’s economic malaise, businesses and services to the public, known in are increasingly searching for attractive industry circles as a “business–to– venues to promote their products and consumer” Expo. services to the buying public, in hopes of “This is our first ‘Life and Style Expo’ reaching a new throng of potential and it really picks up where our former customers. ‘Better Business, Better Living Expo’ left As part of their strategies, they are off,” said Lisa Rouede, director of member- looking to build their brands and elevate ship services for the Melbourne Regional their company’s visibility in what has been Chamber. a tight marketplace for the past two years. “We hosted that event for the past 20 The Melbourne Regional Chamber of years (at various sites in South Brevard). East Central Florida will provide such a Now, we are partnering and creating a venue on Friday, May 7, when it hosts the different ‘vibe and atmosphere’ for the 2010 “Life and Style Expo” from 12 to 8:30 launch of the Life and Style Expo at the p.m. at the Eau Gallie Civic Center, in Eau Gallie Civic Center.” Melbourne. The public event will be held in Chuck Galy, executive vice president of conjunction with the popular “First Friday the Melbourne Regional Chamber, says Art Walk,” a free–of–charge program businesses today have to work harder to sponsored by the Eau Gallie Arts District. gain new customers than they did just a BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth The mission of the Chamber is to couple of years ago. And this event is promote business, industry, and economic designed to give them an opportunity to The Better Business Council of the Melbourne Regional Chamber will put on its first ‘Life and Style development in the region, and this is a make contacts and forge new relationships Expo’ on May 7 at the Eau Gallie Civic Center. An event for businesses to market their products and new event for the organization that is through networking and product displays. services, it will be held in conjunction with the ‘First Friday Art Walk’ sponsored by the Eau Gallie Arts District. The Chamber is also partnering with We Help Brevard. Lisa Rouede is director of membership geared toward that end. services and Chuck Galy is executive vice president of the Melbourne Regional Chamber. The Life and Style Expo, a business– Please see Life and Style Expo, page 19 Will the good news spread? Las Vegas showing signs of a recovery Elliott Parker, a University of Nevada– Among 100 major American metropoli- the steepest drop in home prices. By Patrick Coolican Reno economist. tan regions, Las Vegas has experienced a This recession has pummeled the Scripps Howard Service Nothing is certain and a double–dip worse recession than nearly all the rest: Intermountain West, with Boise and recession isn’t out of the question, but the Southern Nevada had the 10th highest job Phoenix also suffering in ways not seen in LAS VEGAS — After two years of report from Brookings — a Washington, loss, with nearly 10 percent of our jobs lost past recessions and still struggling to economic decline, the gross metropolitan D.C.–based think tank that collaborates to the recession. It also had the 15th product of Las Vegas, which measures with UNLV — indicates we may be on the highest rate of economic contraction and Please see Recovery, page 16 Southern Nevada’s total output of goods cusp of economic improvement.
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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 2 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 5, 2010 APRIL 5, 2010 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 3 BBN EDITORIAL Weak laser can ignite nanoparticles, with exciting possibilities intensity laser,” said Moudgil, professor of materials functionalized fullerenes called carboxy fullerenes. That By Aaron Hoover science and engineering and director of the engineering event in turn ignited comparatively powerful explosives college’s Particle Engineering Research Center, where the used in traditional blasting caps. University of Florida engineering researchers have research was conducted. Mining, tunneling or demolition crews currently run found they can ignite certain nanoparticles using a low– The researchers used lasers with power in the range of electrical lines to explosives, a time–consuming and power laser, a development they say opens the door to a 500 milliwatts. Though weak by laser standards, the expensive process for distant explosives. The experiment wave of new technologies in health care, computing and researchers believe the lasers have enough energy to suggests crews could use blasting caps armed with the automotive design. initiate the uncoiling or unraveling of the modified or fullerenes and simply point a laser to set them off. A paper about the research appears in this week’s functionalized fullerenes. That process, they believe, “Traditional bursting caps require a lot of energy to advance online edition of “Nature Nanotechnology.” rapidly releases the energy stored when the molecules are ignite — they use a hot tungsten filament,” said Nathanael Vijay Krishna, Nathanael Stevens, Ben Koopman and formed into their unusual shapes, causing light, heat or Stevens, a postdoctoral associate in the Particle Engineer- Brij Moudgil say they used lasers not much more intense burning under different conditions. ing Research Center. “So, it is interesting that we can do it than those found in laser pointers to light up, heat or ignite The Nature Nanotechnology paper says the researchers with just a low–powered laser.” manufactured carbon molecules, known as fullerenes, tested the technique in three possible applications. The researchers coated paper with polyhydroxy whose soccer–ball–like shapes had been distorted in In the first, they infused cancer cells in a laboratory fullerenes, then used an ultrahigh resolution laser to write certain ways. They said the discovery suggests a score of with a variety of functionalized fullerenes known to be a miniature version of the letters “UF.” The demonstration important new applications for these so–called biologically safe called polyhydroxy fullerenes. They then suggests the technique could be used for many applications “functionalized fullerenes” molecules already being used the laser to heat the fullerenes, destroying the cancer that require extremely minute, precise, lithography. developed for a broad range of industries and commercial cells from within. Moudgil said the researchers had developed one promising and medical products. “It caused stress in the cells, and then after 10 seconds application involving creating the intricate patterns on “The beauty of this is that it only requires a very low we just see the cells pop,” said Krishna, a postdoctoral computer chips. associate in the Particle Engineering Research Center. Although not discussed in the paper, other potential He said the finding suggests doctors could dose patients applications include infusing the fullerenes in gasoline, with the polyhydroxy fullerenes, identify the location of then igniting them with lasers rather than traditional Brevard Business cancers, then treat them using low–power lasers, leaving sparkplugs in car engines, Moudgil said. Because the BBN News other tissues unharmed. Another application would be to process is likely to burn more of the gasoline entering the image the locations of tumors or other areas of interest in cylinders, it could make cars more efficient and less the body using the fullerenes’ capability to light up. polluting. 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D The paper also reports the researchers used fullerenes The researchers have identified more than a dozen West Melbourne, FL 32904 to ignite a small explosive charge. The weak laser con- potential applications and applied for several patents. This (321) 951–7777 tained far less energy than standard electrical explosive week’s Nature Nanotechnology paper is the first scientific fax (321) 951–4444 initiators, the researchers said, yet still ignited a type of publication on the discovery and the new technique. BrevardBusinessNews.com Dr. Ross Clevens set to journey to Tanzania on medical mission PUBLISHER Dr. Ross Clevens, a well–known Brevard County plastic anomalies also needing repair, and says this mission will Adrienne B. Roth surgeon, will soon begin a journey to Singida Province, the not only benefit patients but also local physicians. poorest region of Tanzania, on a two–week medical “We will have the opportunity to meet with the regional EDITOR Ken Datzman mission with “Outreach Africa.” health commissioner and to share our expertise as The non–denominational outreach mission to Tanzania physicians with Tanzanian doctors. We will also have OFFICE MANAGER will include various clinicians, nurses, and support staff observers in the operating room and will be sharing Frank Schiffmann from across the country. Besides Dr. Clevens, there is only operative skills and techniques,” he said. one additional surgeon on the team along with internal Expected to be in surgery for nearly 12 hours per day, medicine physicians, pediatricians and family doctors. Dr. Clevens will be traveling with his 14–year old son Max, Brevard Business News is published every Monday by Brevard Business News Inc. Bulk Rate postage is paid at “In Tanzania, the conditions are quite primitive and who will be working as a patient assistant. Melbourne, FL and Cocoa, FL. This publication serves most cooking is done over open flames causing extreme “My family and I traveled to Africa in 2007 visiting business executives in Brevard County. It reports on burns, especially among children,” said Dr. Clevens, of The schools and villages. That trip kindled the desire to return news, trends and ideas of interest to industry, trade, Clevens Center for Facial Cosmetic Surgery. “We will be to Africa in a charitable capacity. Max will take part in the agribusiness, finance, health care, high technology, working to fix strictures and scarring related to those mission. He’ll be meeting, greeting, triaging and transport- education and commerce. burns, along with wounds, tumors, and infections affecting ing patients. I believe this will be a father–son experience Letters to the Editor must include the writer’s signature the head and neck.” of a lifetime for Max and myself,” Dr. Clevens said. and printed or typed name, full address and telephone According to Dr. Clevens, patients from the region have Visit www.DrClevens.com or www.outreachafrica.org number. Brevard Business News reserves the right to edit a high incidence of neglected cleft palates and congenital for more information about the trip. all letters. Send your letters to: Editor, Brevard Business News, 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D, West Melbourne, FL, BCC’s New Venture Business Clinic April 22 32904, or email [email protected]. 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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 4 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 5, 2010 BBN DIGEST UCF ranks third in the nation in ‘patent strength, report says ORLANDO — The University of Central Florida ranks third in the nation for the “strength and impact of its patents.” UCF moved up from seventh place last year in the rankings by IEEE, the world’s leading association for the advancement of technology. No other Florida univer- sity made either list. Mighty Mushroom Open House The rankings illustrate the strength of patents issued at UCF and the potential they hold for positively impacting the local and state economies, said M.J. Soileau, vice president for Research and Commercialization at UCF. Meet and greet the “With the help of our partners, UCF is strategically focusing on the technical areas needed to support and Computer Information Systems faculty attract viable technological industry to our state,” he said. “By hiring some of the best faculty in the world, we have built some of the nation’s strongest concentrations of Sponsored by: Florida Tech Computer Information intellectual capital in lasers and optics, simulation and Florida Tech training, computer sciences, solar energy, nanoscience, Systems Department materials and now biomedical sciences here in Central Florida.” When: Monday, April 19, 2010, 6–8 p.m. The study looked at patents issued between January new ad on FTP ADS and December 2009 and calculated a “pipeline power” Where: Mighty Mushroom Pizzeria number based on a variety of factors, including the number and types of citations a body of patents receives. 2400 Dairy Road, West Melbourne UCF holds 56 patents issued during that period for technologies ranging from liquid crystal lenses for use in (1/3 Mile South of U.S. 192) faster and clearer flat–screen displays to a body–fluid identification kit that can be used in crime–scene analysis. The total “power” ranking of UCF’s patents rose more than 200 points in the 2010 list, from 242 in the 2009 list Free beverages and pizza! to 458, placing it ahead of such prestigious research Meet and greet the Computer Information Systems faculty, institutions as the University of Washington, the Califor- nia Institute of Technology and Harvard University. who teach on the main campus and online for the Virtual Campus. The University of Texas leads the list, and the Univer- sity of California is second. Learn about the Master of Science degree in C.I.S. The rankings, published in the March 2010 edition of “IEEE Spectrum,” can be viewed by going to http:// For more information, e-mail cis-info@fit.edu spectrum.ieee.org/static/patentpower2010 and clicking on the “Universities” tab. or call (321) 674-8391 BS-215-310 CNI adds TW Telecom as provider Creative Network Innovations Inc. in Melbourne announced that it has added TW Telecom as its third NeedNeed to lower your insuranceinsurance costs?costs? upstream Internet provider. Combined with leading providers AT&T and Verizon, the addition means “even Intercoastal Insurance higher network speeds and resiliency for CNI customers Intercoastal Insurance, Inc. has many partners that enable us to provide you with hosting their Internet sites or co–locating servers in the the most competitive rates and benefits.pick Weup provide BBN business solutions with a service Brevard–based CNI data center.” CNI customers range oriented approach for small and large employers. from high–tech telecom and government contractors to 12-14-09 Web–hosting providers, but “share a requirement for uncompromising service quality.” With TW Telecom on– Cynthia R. Dropeski, RHU, REBC, GBDS, President,page 26 years experience board, CNI now provides high–speed and low–latency Annie Finlay, Agent, Aflac Specialist, VP Sales, 10 years experience access to a “world–class” Tier 3 data center for major Julie Chiles, Agent, VP Client Services, 11 years experience commercial Internet service in this area, backed by a Tonya Snodgrass, Agent, Sr. Account Manager, 13 years experience wholly owned OC–12 SONET ring and expert technicians, Susan Cambra, Quoting Analyst, 10 yearsFULL experience COLOR said Cory Johnson, CNI president. “Our customers demand the highest level of reliability, and this addition reaffirms our commitment to provide world–class data– www.intercoastalinsurance.comwww.intercoastalinsurance.com center services, and a convenient and competitively priced 321-253-2662321-253-2662 alternative to out–of–state providers, here in Brevard County,” he said. 690690 EauEau GallieGallie Blvd.Blvd. Melbourne,Melbourne, FLFL 32935
APRIL 5, 2010 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 5 Brevard Community College is sponsoring an essay contest to find the “Best Family in Brevard”
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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 6 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 5, 2010 BBN DIGEST ‘Stomping Ground’ event big success at BCC’s King Center Fifty area children attended the March 12 opening night of “Stomp at the King Center for the Performing Arts” on the Brevard Community College campus in Melbourne. The youngsters “sat in amazement” as several of the cast members of Stomp demonstrated how to make rhythm patterns with their hands and feet, along with a number of household objects. After a demonstration of how to make different sounds with their hands, feet, match boxes, plastic buckets and wooden objects, the performers asked the children to come forward to participate. They taught four groups a rhythm pattern with their hands and feet, and when they put them The Gift of Life all together they “sounded like a professional drumming team.” pick up BBN With a major donation from Lowe’s in West Melbourne and additional items from Home Depot and Ace Hardware, 3-29-10 the Stomp crew said this was the “most successful ‘Stomping Ground’ promotion they have ever participated page 9 in.” “This was a wonderful opportunity for families to come and see Stomp,” said Karen Wilson, program director for the King Center Educational Theatre. “It enabled us to fulfill our mission of offering the finest performing arts experience for young people in our community.” FULL COLOR As a part of the evening’s events, The King Center celebrated “Kids Night on Broadway.” The Broadway League’s program is where youngsters ages 6 to 18 can see a Broadway show for free when accompanied by an adult. “Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this evening a success,” said Steve Janicki, executive director of the King Center. “We hope to do many more of these ‘clinics’ in the future. When children get to work this close with the cast of a Broadway show, it is an experience that can inspire them and enrich their lives forever.” Jazz vocalist Sybil Gage to perform Jazz vocalist Sybil Gage will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, at the Cocoa Beach Library, 550 N. Atlantic Ave. The program is part of “Music on a Sunday Afternoon,” and is in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. A New Orleans native, Gage has worked with musical greats such as Henry Butler, Willie Metcalf and James Booker. She is a graduate of New York University and has performed with The Drifters and Terry King as well. Gage was voted “Best Brevard Performer in 2008.” She will be accompanied by Leon Olguin on keyboard. For more information, call the library at 868–1104. Dr. DeNoble guest speaker at workshop Youth Guidance and Connected 4 Kids will host a workshop titled “Addiction and the Teenage Brain” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, at the Majestic 11 in Vero Beach. The address is 940 14th Place. The www.thegiftofalifetime.net workshop is offered free of charge. The topics will include the “extreme addictiveness of nicotine” and other drugs most often used by teens today. The guest speaker will be Dr. Victor DeNoble. He’ll talk about his experiences working as a research scientist for Philip Morris in the 1980s. This event is open to adults; a free movie and childcare is provided for children of all ages. To make a reservation, call (772) 226–3092 or visit www.ircyouth.com.
APRIL 5, 2010 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 7 BBN DIGEST Brevard County sponsors free Easter events for youngsters Brevard County Parks and Recreation is offering Easter Egg–stravaganzas for pre–school and elementary school children at five parks in Central Brevard. There is no cost to attend any of the events, which will include egg hunts, “make–and–take crafts,” and refreshments. The event at Joe Lee Smith Park, 419 Washington Ave., in Cocoa, will be held on Friday, April 2, at 4 p.m., for children 12 years of age and younger. Call 633–1872 for more information. The event at Cocoa West Community Center, 230 S. Burnett Road, in Cocoa, will be held on Friday, April 2, at 5 p.m., for children 12 years of age and younger. Call Portraits of Possibilities 633–1987 for more details. The event at Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island new ad on FTP ADS Park Road, in Merritt Island, will be held on Saturday, April 3, at 9 a.m. for children in pre–kindergarten through age 10. Call 455–1380 for more information. The event at McLarty Park, 790 Barton Blvd., in Rockledge, will be held on Saturday, April 3, at 10 a.m. for children 11 years of age and younger. Call 633–1870 for more information. The program at Woody Simpson Park, 1590 School- house St., in Merritt Island, will be held on Saturday, April 3, at 11 a.m. for children 12 years of age and younger. Call 455–1379 for more information. Community fund–raiser at Crowne Plaza NANA’s House, a home for Neglected, Abused, Needy and Abandoned Children, will host hits third annual Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction benefit from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Hotel in Indialantic. The event will feature a Ballroom Dance Exhibition of professionals from Melbourne Ballroom School of Dance. Nana’s House is a nonprofit organization fully community supported, receiving no state money. Donations to the Green Bean Thrift Store (917–7670) also provide ongoing support for the organization. Tickets to attend the fund–raiser are $50. Contact Kim, by April 10, at 266–3829, or mail your check with your address and phone number requesting Advance Your Career with a Master’s Degree! tickets to: Nana’s House, P.O. Box 500885, Malabar, Fla., 32950. Sponsorships for the dinner begin at $250. For more information, visit Nanaschildrenshome.com. • MBA • Management & Leadership Webster ‘A Musical World Tour’ in Indialantic • Counseling The Space Coast Flute Orchestra, under the direction • Computer Science/Distributedpick Systems up BBN of Nancy Clew, with guest conductor Shaul Ben–Meir, will host is annual spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3-22-10 18, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 106 N. River- side Drive, in Indialantic. The concert is titled “A Musical page 8 World Tour. The program is free of charge. The concert selections will include “In a Persian Market,” by Ketelby; the Russian “Sabre Dance,” by Khachaturian; and an Space Coast Regional Campuses Italian “Summer,” by Vivaldi. With 40 adult members, Merritt Island • 449-4500 the Space Coast Flute Orchestra is one of the largest, Palm Bay • 956-6700 regularly rehearsed flute orchestras of its kind. All SCFO Patrick AFB • 868-5194 concerts are free of charge and open to the public, but donations are “gratefully accepted to cover the costs of For all degree programs and details, visit: music and instrument maintenance.” For further www.webster.edu/spacecoast information, visit www.scfo.org or call 223–9875 (Melbourne) or 269–6903 (Titusville).
BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 8 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 5, 2010 BBN DIGEST BSO to close season April 10 with pieces written in America The Brevard Symphony Orchestra’s will close its 2009– 2010 season April 10 at the King Center on the Brevard Community College campus in Melbourne. The program will showcase three pieces written in America. Dvorak’s “Cello Concerto” was composed the summer after his famous New World Symphony and is regarded as the “greatest concerto for the cello.” It is “virtuosic and melodic,” with passages of melancholy representing the composer’s homesickness for his native Bohemia. Guest soloist Julie Albers will make her fourth appearance with Astronaut Memorial the BSO. Ferde Grofe’s epic “Grand Canyon Suite” depicts one of the “Seven Wonders of the World.” Christopher Confessore, BSO’s music director and principal conductor, pick up BBN said, “It is a musical marvel in its own right as well as a great showpiece for the entire orchestra.” 3-29-10 The program opens at 8 p.m. with a concert workshop by Gregory Smith, who the BSO commissioned during its page 8 50th Anniversary Season to write a “Bowl of Notes” for the BSO’s annual fifth–grade concerts for area schools. In 2007–2008, Smith worked with Brevard County fifth–grade composers as they wrote the “Space Coast Suite.” Smith is also noted as the composer of commercial jingles and theme music for ESPN, as well as the composer of the fireworks show “Wishes,” currently showing at the Magic Kingdom. Tickets for the performance are available by calling the King Center box office at 242–2219, or visiting www.kingcenter.com. Individual tickets are $34, $38 and $45. Full–time teachers and students receive a 50 percent discount in rows “GG–VV.” Florida Tech’s Jazz Combo to debut April 5 Florida Tech’s Jazz Combo, a spinoff of the university’s jazz band, will give its first concert at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 5, in the university’s Denius Student Center. The performance will take place in the Jack T. and Martha Hartley Room. Admission is free and the public is welcome to this event presented by the Department of Humanities and Communication. Directing the new jazz combo, which specializes in improvisation, is Winston Scott, dean of the PUT YOURSELF IN OUR PLACE College of Aeronautics and noted trumpet player. He is WoodlakeOFFICE & RETAIL SPACE also a member of “Twitchy,” the university’s faculty–staff LOCATED IN PALM BAY band, led by Florida Tech President Dr. Anthony Catanese. pick ANDup MELBOURNE BBN Dr. Jamie Younkin, assistant professor of music and music program director in the Department of Humanities and 3-29-10725-1240 Artemis Communication, is leading the enrichment of the univer- FREE RENT sity through her initiation of several new music programs. page 7 pick up BBN She earned a doctoral degree in musicology from the University of Toronto. For more information, call 674–8073 3-29-10 or send e–mail to [email protected]. “MORTGAGE MONEY” Chamber event at A–1 Stop Auto Shop Crissy page 7 The Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its pick upBBN “Tuesday–Twosday” social event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, at A–1 Stop Auto Shop. Bring along your 3-29-10 business cards and enter to win a free quarter–page color advertisement in the Chamber’s newsletter. Admission is page 5 $5 for members and $10 for guests. Call 267–3036 for more 777-3232 information about the event. “Brevard’s most referred lender since 1981”
APRIL 5, 2010 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 9 BBN BUSINESS Florida Tech’s Campanini guides decades–old Space Coast Tiger Bay Club as new president; reputation for hosting top speakers — reaches out to rising professionals; lowers its membership fee on the club market around the nation. But organi- By Ken Datzman zations such as the 24–year–old Space Coast Tiger Bay Club have taken action in order to remain not With the fall political season around the corner, only viable but also to be a place where members the longtime, nonpartisan Space Coast Tiger Bay want to come. “The topics are always newsworthy,” Club is working to better position itself in the said Kump. “You can almost take them out of the market and widen its membership base. headlines of the day’s media. We try to give people To help achieve this goal, the club, which an opportunity to take part in a dialogue. We provides a platform to raise awareness and believe a well–informed public is going to make for participation in the democratic process, is reaching a better citizenship and a better leadership.” out to young professionals in the region, and at the The club is especially known in the community same time significantly reducing its membership for hosting timely debates, forums, and showcasing fee. both local, regional and national speakers at its “If someone is interested in how this county is meetings. “The format gives members an opportu- led, how the policies are made, and who’s making nity to participate in a question–and–answer important decisions that impact the community, session, and we host a part called ‘Tiger Topics,’ there is not a better place to be than at a Tiger Bay where individuals at tables respond to what are Club gathering,” said Bino Campanini, the new considered ‘spicy’ questions,” Kump said. president of the Space Coast Tiger Bay Club, During the last election cycle former presidential succeeding area attorney Jack Kirschenbaum. candidates Mitt Romney and John McCain were It’s especially a “good venue” for people who are guests of Space Coast Tiger Bay, among others. starting their careers, added J.B. Kump, the club’s Over the years, the club has hosted political figures secretary who has been a Space Coast Tiger Bay including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., G. Gordon Liddy, member for the past 12 years. Janet Reno, Jeanne Kirkpatrick, Oliver North, and “Networking is very important to a business- Jeb Bush, as well as his father, George Bush. person or to a young person who is starting a Space Coast Tiger Bay is comprised of an eight– professional career, and Space Coast Tiger Bay person board: Brenda Fettrow, Frank Kinney, Al provides an opportunity for them to ‘rub shoulders’ Glover, Gordon Nelson, Matt Reed, Jerry Sansom, with the business leadership of the community. We LeAnn Smithson and Amelia Williams. are reaching out to these people. We’ve had special “The board represents a cross–section of the events designed to attract this demographic and we community,” Campanini said. “Brevard is pretty intend to do more of it in the future,” Kump said. much a Republican county, yet we have a number of The organization, with roughly 150 members, Democrats on our board. So we try to maintain a BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth has aggressively sliced its membership fee. “We balance between Independents, Democrats, and Bino Campanini, right, is the new president of Space Coast Tiger Bay Club, a revisited our fee structure,” said Campanini, the Republicans. We are a nonpartisan organization 24–year–old nonpartisan organization that has a political focus. The member- newly named assistant vice president for alumni open to everyone. Some people think we are a ship club is open to the public. J.B. Kump is the club’s secretary. Tiger Bay dinner relations at his alma mater, the Florida Institute of Republican group that meets, and that’s not what and luncheon meetings are held at various locations around the county. The Technology in Melbourne. “We wanted to increase we are.” club hosts local, regional, and national speakers. the organization’s membership, and one way to do Cindy Earp is the new full–time executive that is to make the fee structure more attractive.” coordinator for the club, Kump said. “When “We are preparing for the club’s summertime political forums. We Campanini holds two Florida Tech degrees, someone goes online and signs up to attend one of are going to be partnering with ‘Florida Today’ and the League of including an M.B.A. He captained Florida Tech’s our meetings, their request is going to be processed Women Voters. We did this a couple of years ago and it was very 1988 NCAA Division II National Championship timely and they are going to have that reservation successful. Space Coast Tiger Bay brought in the candidates running soccer team. Campanini recently stepped down in hand when they attend the meeting. With a full– for office at the local and state levels, as well as the House, Senate, and from his position as chief executive officer of Stottler time administrator, there’s a baseline of consistency Congressional races. These events were open to both Tiger Bay Stagg & Associates, Architects, Engineering, and professionalism, and that is important.” members and the public.” Planners Inc., in Cape Canaveral. Alden Jacobus was in that position for the club He said the club has forged a successful partnership with Brevard Individual Tiger Bay memberships are $150, for the past 19 years, before retiring in October. Community College, too, and is looking for the relationship to con- down from $250. Corporate memberships for groups “Cindy has taken over the reins and we are very tinue. Space Coast Tiger Bay put on a health–care issues forum last of people are available, too. excited about her coming aboard. She is going to year that was televised by WBCC. For additional information and pricing specifics help guide Tiger Bay into the future,” Campanini The Tiger Bay brand has been in the Florida market for more than on corporate membership, send an e–mail message said. 40 years. The organization was started in Miami. Today, there are to [email protected], or call 777–4998. The group conducts its luncheon and dinner chapters in a number of Sunshine State communities. “Locally, we are The Web address is www.SpaceCoastTigerBay.com. meetings at various locations around the county, a very autonomous group but the idea of Tiger Bay, with its political– The club also has a presence on Facebook. including at Florida Tech. The yearly meeting policy thrust, has prospered all across the state and the nation really,” The downturn in the economy has had an impact schedule is being planned, said Campanini. Kump said.
BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 10 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 5, 2010 BBN BUSINESS Courtyard at the Oaks, a special–events facility, to host No Limits Academy’s first ‘Everyone Can Dance Ball,’ a prom for junior and senior students in area with disabilities; businesses rally support Tickets to the prom are $10 each, “but no one will be By Ken Datzman turned away because he or she cannot afford a ticket.” The reservation deadline is April 5. To make a reserva- With the close of the school year fast approaching, tion, call the academy at 255–6645, or send an e–mail students around the county are planning to attend their message to Studer at [email protected]. high–school proms. This is a special time of year for Event sponsorships are available and No Limits young people, and the prom is one of high school’s most Academy is accepting in–kind donations for the ball. memorable events for a teenager. Businesses have been rallying behind the event, said But one segment of the high–school population tends Studer. Sponsors include the Chart House Restaurant, to be overlooked when it comes to “Prom Night.” Pepsi–Cola, Residence Inn by Marriott, Ability Plus Students with disabilities often have been shunned Therapy, C Tech Marine, Mobility Plus, River Rocks because they might require special needs at these Restaurant, Browning’s Pharmacy & Healthcare, functions. So attending a school prom is generally not businessman Rich Stevens, Paragon Printing, The an option for many of them. Courtyard at the Oaks, Aldenoff Chocolates, and others. Now that is changing in Brevard County, thanks to “Businesses and individuals in the community are the compassionate leadership of people like Heather supporting the ball with enthusiasm, and this is great to O’Neal, Mark and Ivette Petroni, Laura Joslin, Paige see,” said Studer. “We are planning to make it an annual Studer, and a host of businesses that have rallied their spring event.” support for the first No Limits Academy’s “Everyone Planning for the Everyone Can Dance Ball began Can Dance Ball.” about six months ago. The function will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Joslin and Studer’s early conversations about the April 16, at The Courtyard at the Oaks in Melbourne, a prom centered on O’Neal, who is an account executive private special–events facility that is operated by Mark with Residence Inn and the Courtyard by Marriott, both and Ivette Petroni. The address is 1800 W. Hibiscus in Melbourne, as being “someone who could spearhead Blvd., Suite 108, behind Melbourne Square Mall. the project.” Studer, who is the community–relations representa- Joslin e–mailed O’Neal at Residence Inn. “Within tive for No Limits Academy in Melbourne, said she seconds the e–mail came back and she said, ‘I’m on believes this will be the first time that a prom event has board.’ Absolutely no hesitation about making the been held in Brevard County for students with disabili- commitment. Heather said this was ‘something we want ties. “I was talking to a young man last week who has to get involved in.’ She then talked to Ivette (Petroni) at Down syndrome, and he jumped up and down when I the Courtyard, who was excited about it, too. For people told him about the prom. This is a night not only for the like Heather and Ivette, and all the businesses that have children but also for their families,” Studer said. come to support this event, we are very thankful,” Studer She added, “This is a vote of confidence for the said. BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth special–needs youth in the community, that they truly In her position at Residence Inn for the past two years, This team led and has planned No Limits Academy’s first ‘Everyone have no limits on what they can do. They can do O’Neal has been working closely with No Limits Academy Can Dance Ball,’ set for April 16 at The Courtyard at the Oaks, a anything, and now they are going to have their own and some therapy businesses that serve the children. 3,600–square–foot facility. From left: Paige Studer, community prom to attend. This means so much to us who work “One day, we were talking about the prom and relations representative, No Limits Academy; Ivette Petroni, opera- with special–needs children.” thought it would really be great for the young people in tor, The Courtyard at the Oaks; and Heather O’Neal, account Studer’s 18–year–old daughter attends No Limits the area with disabilities to have their own prom and executive, Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott, both in Academy, a not–for–profit Christian–based school, have the opportunities that other high–school kids have. Melbourne. They are at The Courtyard at the Oaks in Melbourne. founded by Joslin, for physically disabled children. So we ended up having a meeting and the project has Studer says her daughter is autistic and has cerebral almost taken on a life of its own. We’ve made huge strides nicely landscaped, and outdoor seating is available, too. palsy. in the community. I’m very excited about being a part of “We have had really good success targeting corporate “This is one of the reasons the prom project did go it,” O’Neal said. meetings,” said Ivette Petroni, sales director for the forward, because my daughter would not attend her Mark and Ivette Petroni started their business, business. “A lot of companies are looking for an off–campus school prom. This prom is for her. It’s for our family. She Courtyard at the Oaks, one year ago. Both are graduates location to have their seminars and meetings and the will be attending with her father. This is going to be of Florida State University and met in Tallahassee. Their privacy of our location is being embraced by businesses in such an amazing event. We are breaking new ground in 3,600–square–foot facility at The Oaks is equipped with a the region. And our food is outstanding. We have a private Brevard County,” Studer said. full kitchen, office space and storage areas. The stylish chef. We do not have a microwave; everything is freshly The Everyone Can Dance Ball is for junior and ballroom can accommodate up to 200 people and includes prepared.” senior high–school students who are enrolled in Brevard a private dining room, and a granite bar. The Courtyard at the Oaks is booking weddings and County exceptional–education classes, in public, private, Their business has cut a niche in the corporate market receptions, too. “The wedding market has really taken off and charter institutions. “We have sent invitations to as well as serving individuals, groups and organizations. for us because people are seeking alternative places to have every one of them,” Studer said. The students must be The full–service Courtyard at the Oaks banquet facility their functions. The Courtyard atmosphere fits perfectly accompanied by a chaperone to the ball. offers valet parking. The complex is heavily wooded and with these types of events,” she said.
APRIL 5, 2010 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 11 BBN DIGEST Northrop Grumman Design Some see land Showcase scheduled for April 9 We see possibilities Continuing an annual tradition, Florida Institute of Technology College of Engineering and College of Science students will display their finished design projects on Friday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Doctors and Medical Professionals, More than 100 projects will make up the Northrop REDUCE YOUR COMMUTE! Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design pic Showcase at the Charles and Ruth Clemente Center. The Don’t spend all day on the road making your rounds! community is invited to browse the student work. NewtonMove toLand Nasa Palms Professional Center. For more than four decades, Florida Tech engineering 1 The excellent location on W. Nasa Blvd. halfway between and science students have been required to complete a pick Holmesup BBN and Wuesthoff Hospitals in Melbourne means hands–on, detailed senior project before graduation. p you’re just five minutes away—no matterwhere you are! Last year, a $1 million endowment gift from Northrop 1,500—6,000 SF is available for immediate build out 3-22-10 Grumman Corp. provided continuing support for the with plenty of parking for medical use, and it’s right students’ work. Also, Northrop Grumman officials will outside your window rather than across the street! page 7 present a special “Best–in–Show” prize. FUL Do you live in Suntree or Viera and would like to work This year’s engineering projects include a formula car, closer to home? Move to Spyglass Plaza— a prime a blended wing body remote–controlled aircraft, an FULLlocation COLOR on Spyglass Hill Road just minutes from the intelligent ground vehicle robot, an airplane tanker Health First complex underway on lighting design, a solid–state Tesla coil and a game Wickham Road. 2,500—10,000Up to 3,000 square SF feet is available for programmed for the Xbox. immediate build out with parking for medical use. From the Department of Marine and Environmental Systems, students will exhibit posters to display their FOR SALE OR LEASE— research in such areas as shellfish recruitment, dune ASK ABOUT BUILD OUT INCENTIVES! reinforcement, shoreline restoration, thunderstorm 152 N. Harbor City Blvd., Ste 200 formation, atmospheric pollution and satellite oceanogra- phy. Melbourne, FL 32935 Science projects include several starfish studies www.NewtonLand.com (321) 751-6850 Fax (321) 751-6851 including research into starfish fertilization and enzyme [email protected] *Prices subject to change without notice. regulation; a study of transient luminous events, which are large electrical discharges of air occurring in a planetary upper atmosphere; and a project on the Do you have enough observation of terrestrial gamma ray flashes from the Fermi Gamma–ray Space Telescope. Life Insurance? The student project simulates a real–world work environment and hands–on research to challenge students in a variety of areas. Students apply theory, think creatively and develop practical skills, such as teamwork, professionalism and leadership. The local high–school science–fair projects of those who won scholarships to Florida Tech will also be on display. Met Life The Clemente Center is located on University Kempf's Boulevard near the corner of Babcock Street. For more pick up BBN information, call 674–8020. pick up BBN 3-01-10 Dr. Maul to address Propeller Club Call me for an insurance review. 3-29-10 George Maul of Florida Tech will be the guest speaker page 8 for the April 7 luncheon meeting of the Propeller Club of Nicki A. Biamonte, CLTC, LUTCF page 5 Port Canaveral. The meeting will start at noon at Fishlips Financial Services Representative Restaurant at Port Canaveral. Dr. Maul is professor and 321-610-9906 [email protected] head of the Department of Marine and Environmental www.nickibiamonte.com Systems at the College of Engineering. He will speak 150 Interlachen Road, Melbourne, FL 32940 about current research activities and “will provide insight Serving the insurance needs of Brevard County since 1992. into the impact on marine and environmental systems.” The Propeller Club is a nonprofit, voluntary group that is open to the public and promotes educational and mari- time interests. Luncheon meetings, with local speakers, are held at noon at Fishlip’s Restaurant on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information, visit © 2010 Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, NY 10166 www.propellerclub.net or call 452–5426. L0110083968[exp0211][FL] ©UFS 0912-3776
BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 12 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 5, 2010 BBN DIGEST ‘Toast and Roast’ to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center The Friends of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard will host its second annual “Toast and Roast” fund–raiser at 6 p.m. on April 10 at the Radisson Resort in Cape Canaveral. This year’s honoree will be area attorney, community leader and philanthropist Jim Theriac. Community Credit Union President and CEO David Brock will serve as Roastmaster. Vance, Lotane & Bookhardt, P.A., Charpentier Law Cocoa Village Playhouse Firm, P.A., and Scott Glover of The Glover Group at Merrill Lynch are the “Title” sponsors for the event. The sponsors are Brevard Community College, Delores and Guy Spearman, and Whittaker Cooper Financial pick up BBN Group. Community Credit Union is a “Table” sponsor and is also sponsoring the band. Jim and Jonnie Swann, and 3-29-10 Kirk Realty are Table sponsors as well. For sponsorship information about this event, contact Delores Spearman at page 17 537–3378 or 636–5488, or Kim Gwiazda at 617–7510. The Toast and Roast fee is $150 per person. At 6 p.m., guests can enjoy hors d’oeuvres as they listen to the music of the “Danny Morris Band.” Also starting at 6 o’clock is something new this year for the program, the opportunity for guests to bid on unique items at the silent auction. The dinner buffet is set for 7 p.m., followed by the Toast and Roast at 8 p.m. Around 9:30, guests can dance to the surf–rock sounds of the Danny Morris Band. The Toasters and Roasters will include Brevard Community College President Dr. James Drake, attorney Mitchell Goldman, attorney Kendall Moore, Joe Williams of the Brevard Community College Foundation, former Brevard County Sheriff Phil Williams, and State Attorney Norman Wolfinger, who was last year’s honoree. “The Toast and Roast is our signature event and vitally important to our fund–raising efforts on behalf of the Children’s Advocacy Center,” said Friends President Helene Sanford. “And presenting it in April is a good way to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month.” The Friends of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard is a nonprofit organization comprised of volun- teers whose purpose is to increase awareness of the issues Guiding you through the world of child abuse and neglect in the community. Browning’s Pharmacy & Health Care Children’s Advocacy board members include Randall of employee benefits: Coleman, Gwiazda, Donald Hemmenway, Whittaker, • Home Medical Equipment and Supplies Health, Dental, Disability, & Life Insurance • RespiratoryBrownings Equipment and Supplies • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Brock, Jessie Das Kirk, Dr. Maxwell King, Vicki Rios– • Power Wheelchairs and Seating Martinez, Helene Sanford, Diane Scott, Delores Spearman, We specialize in finding what you need • Section 125 Plans • Voluntary Benefits Annmarie Waite and Norman Wolfinger. Brevard County pick up BBN • RFP Development & Scoring Sheriff Jack Parker is an advisory member. (321) 725-6320 For additional information, visit www.cacbrevard.org. 3-29-10141 E. Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, Florida 32901 Brombacher page 8 Tourism Awards Program seeks nominees pick up BBN The Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Tourist Development Council will host its countywide Tourism 3-29-10 Awards Program on Thursday, May 13, at the Doubletree National B Oceanfront Hotel in Cocoa Beach. The Event coincides Woodlake page 8 with National Tourism Week, May 9 to 15. The TDC is pick up BBN seeking nominations of “front–line personnel” who have pick up “assumed a key role in the success of your property, 3-29-10 attraction or restaurant.” For a nomination form, call the 12-21-09 1980 North Atlantic Ave. 321.799.9401 TDC at 433–4470. The deadline to submit nominations is page 7 Suite 1007 [email protected] Friday, April 9. page 9 Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 www.brombacher-insurance.com
APRIL 5, 2010 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 13 BBN DIGEST BCC Space and Astronomy Series wins grant from Humanities Council COCOA — Brevard Community College was recently awarded a $1,482 grant from the Florida Humanities Council, part of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The grant, which the college applied for in February, will pay for two speakers for the BCC Space and Astronomy Lecture Series. The objective of the grant is to offer two free lectures that help educate the audience about the moon and Mars exploration, as well as the impact of John F. Kennedy on the development of the space program, and the history of Mars exploration and what it will take to get there. “What a stellar opportunity this grant is,” said Dr. Fiorella Terenzi, coordinator of the Bedor & Silvernail Space and Astronomy Lecture Series and a physics instructor at BCC in Cocoa. “As the host and event director of the BCC Space and Astronomy Lecture Series, it is my desire to pick up BBN educate, enlighten and enthrall because education empowers us. It is the most powerful springboard for opening our minds and our hearts and guiding us to a greater understand- 3-29-10 ing and appreciation of the universe and our place in it. It is when we understand that we possess the power to act.” page 18 Dr. Ethel Newman, provost for the BCC Cocoa campus, said, “Congratulations to Dr. Terenzi for receiving this award. The BCC Space and Astronomy Lecture Series will FULL COLOR greatly benefit by being able to present internationally known speakers, and that is exciting.” For more information about the Space and Astronomy Lectures, contact Dr. Dr. Terenzi at [email protected]. For details about the FHC grants, contact Susan Lockwood, grants director, at (727) 873–2011 or send an e–mail message to Lockwood at [email protected]. The upcoming Florida Humanities–sponsored Space and Astronomy Lectures will feature Pat Duggins, Dr. John Logsdon and Dr. Terenzi. These two lectures with a humanities focus will be part of the 2010–2011 Brevard Community College Space and Astronomy Series at the Astronaut Memorial Observatory and Planetarium in Cocoa. Access for Floridians will be increased beyond the lecture audience through a YouTube posting of the interviews and a live Internet interview that will be archived. l Duggins is news director at Alabama Public Radio. 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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 14 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 5, 2010 BBN DIGEST Aerospace Transition program to offer workshops during April ROCKLEDGE — The Brevard Workforce Aerospace Workforce Transition (AWT) program will hold a number of workshops in April to assist Brevard County aerospace workers. There is no cost to attend; however, these workshops are designed specifically for aerospace workers who have been or may be affected by the space–shuttle program closure. Participation in any workshops held at Kennedy Space Center requires a current access badge. Creation of an individual user account in Employ Florida Marketplace is required for participation in all AWT services. Registration can be completed at www.launchnewcareers.com. Brenner Here is the April schedule: l “AWT Training and Scholarship Orientation,” April 5, 12, 19 and 26, from 3 to 5 p.m., at OSB, Room 1029. Customers will learn about AWT program requirements for AWT Scholarships for education and training. new ad emailed l “Creating a Change–Management Plan,” April 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at OSB II, Classroom 1029. Topics such as career, finances and stress management will be explored. l “Creating a Change–Management Plan,” April 23, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at OSB II, Classroom 1029. The same as above. FULL COLOR l “Exploring Federal Employment Opportunities: Part 1,” April 7, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Brevard Workforce in Cocoa, 801 Dixon Blvd., Suite 1100. Workshop participants will learn how to search for federal positions, how to determine if they are qualified to apply for an announcement, and how the application process works. l “Exploring Federal Employment: Part 2,” April 21, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Brevard Workforce in Cocoa. Participants must attend Part 1 before attending Part 2 and have a current resume posted at www.usajobs.gov. l “Exploring Federal Employment: Part 2,” April 27, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at KSC Headquarters, Room 1436. l “Interviewing Tips and Techniques,” April 29, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Kennedy Space Center Headquarters, Room 1473. Attendees will learn how to match their experience to the job and how to develop answers to common questions. l “Preparing for the Interview,” April 13, from 9 to 11 a.m., at OSB II, Room 3238. Participants will learn how to prepare for an interview, the different interviewing methods, and how to answer common interview questions. l “Resume Writing Lab, Part 1,” April 14 and 28, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Kennedy Space Center Headquarters, Room 1436. What you need to know about writing a resume. l “Resume Writing Lab, Part 1,” April 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Brevard Workforce in Cocoa, 801 Dixon Blvd., Suite 1100. l “Resume Writing Lab, Part 2,” April 15 and 29, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Kennedy Space Center Headquarters, Room 1436. Attendees will learn how to design a resume utilizing the computer tool, OptimalResume, and receive guidance from an AWT team member to make it stand out, or bring a draft of your current resume for review. Atten- dance at “Applying for Private Industry Employment Workshop” or “Resume Writing Lab, Part 1” is required prior to participation. l “Resume Writing Lab, Part 2,” April 21, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at Brevard Workforce in Cocoa, 801 Dixon Blvd., Suite 1100. For more information, contact Carol Macrander at 394–0543 or at [email protected]. Before attending any Brevard Workforce workshops, Address & Mail register with Employ Florida at www.employflorida.com. To learn more about the services provided by Brevard Workforce, call 504–7600 or visit pick up BBN www.brevardworkforce.com. 3-8-10 National Realty recognizes top producers Gale Bray, broker of National Realty of Brevard Inc., announced her top–producing page 14 associates for February. The top listers were: Beth Glover, of the Melbourne office; Judith Kaiser, Indialantic; Carol Webster, Palm Bay; Waterman Team; Palm Bay; and Binki FULL COLOR Kaiser, Suntree–North Melbourne. Top sellers: Lisa Ellison, Melbourne; Hope Turner, Indialantic; Robert Beatty, Palm Bay; Waterman Team; Karen Vidak, Port St. John; and Cyndi Jones, Suntree–North Melbourne. Top producers: Maria Kaps, Melbourne; Susan Northwood, Indialantic; Pam Harrell, Palm Bay; Waterman Team; Donna Sprague, Port St. John; and Jim Biggin, Suntree–North Melbourne.
APRIL 5, 2010 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 15 BBN DIGEST Jess Parrish Foundation offers Doctors’ Day event to recognize Parrish Medical Center physicians TITUSVILLE — Jess Parrish Medical Foundation is offering the community a special opportunity to participate in Parrish Medical Center’s vision of “Healing Families– nicke Healing Communities” by honoring a PMC physician. eing l and First held on March 30, 1933, “National Doctors’ Day is the perfect occasion to honor a f b dim PMC physician by making a gift to JPMF and writing a personal note of thanks to him or o e her.” ed d Appreciation notes will be personally delivered to physicians. Gift amounts will not be ir ? disclosed. T Proceeds will benefit “The Karla Foster Memorial Nursing Scholarship,” unless otherwise designated. The scholarship was established in 2007 by Douglas Foster “in loving memory” of his late wife, Karla Foster, who had been a registered nurse at PMC for more than 22 years, before her death in a tragic accident. The scholarship is awarded every year to a deserving student to pursue his or her dream of becoming a nurse. Seacoast Bank Brochures about this recognition program may be obtained by calling 269–4066. Each brochure contains blank appreciation notes to complete for the physician and a remittance envelope. Or you may send your appreciation note and monetary gift directly to the Jess pick up BBN g. Parrish Medical Foundation at P.O. Box 2969, Titusville, Fla., 32781–2969. Ge in t F 3-29-10 eck Recovery ree Ch Continued from page 1 pageBusin 13ess recover. There are a few striking conclusions to draw, said Mark Muro, one of the report’s authors. 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Event sponsors include Certified business the right way,” said Galy, who holds the U.S. build more relationships in order to do business.” General Contractors Inc., Courtyard by Marriott, Resi- Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Manage- In the past when the market was growing and thriving, dence Inn by Marriott, Riverside National Bank, and ment designation, a coveted credential in his industry. “perhaps some businesses dropped their Chamber Affordable Glass Protection. “Businesses that identify themselves as Better Busi- memberships, which we of course think is the wrong A host of media outlets are supporting the event as ness Council members must adhere to our code of ethics. approach. But now, with the tighter market, they are well, including Bright House Networks, “Florida Today,” When we get calls from the public inquiring about products coming back to the Chamber. We are seeing this trend in a “Hometown News,” “Brevard Business News,” 98.5 The and services in the community, we are able to refer those great number of businesses,” Galy said. Beach, “Senior Scene,” and “SpotLight” magazine. members who hold themselves to the ethical standards of According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Rouede said the Better Business Council “is still the Better Business Council,” he said. two–thirds of new businesses survive for at least two years, seeking a Platinum sponsor ($1,500) for the event. The The stamp of approval gives consumers “direction when and only 44 percent make it at least four years. sponsorship includes perks, promotions and additional it comes to considering a business for a transaction. Why some businesses fail and others succeed is open to benefits for the business.” Educating the consumer is another mission of the BBC. debate, although there are some common mistakes that She believes the Better Business Council’s Life and We provide consumer tips on our Web site and also can sink a business, says the SBA. These include a poor Style Expo will be embraced by the community because of produce a printed consumer guide,” Galy added. capital structure, bad business location, failure to change its partnership with We Help Brevard, the Eau Gallie Arts Rouede said the Chamber’s Better Business Council with the times, and “ineffective marketing and self– District, and the Brevard Art Museum. generates from 200 to 250 calls a month. promotion.” The Eau Gallie Arts District includes the Brevard Art “People are either looking for a business recommenda- The Better Business Council is partnering with We Museum, the historic Rossetter House Museum, Eau tion, or they might have a complaint about a business and Help Brevard, the Eau Gallie Arts District, and the Gallie Public Library, Eau Gallie Civic Center, two public need some direction, or perhaps with which regulatory Brevard Art Museum to make the Life and Style Expo a parks, a bandstand, and a fishing pier. The district agency to contact for assistance. We are here to serve their success for business participants. showcases studios and galleries, an art–supply store, a bed needs. When they call, they will talk to a ‘live person’ on We Help Brevard is a unique free–of–charge referral and breakfast inn, and many small–business merchants the line. And, we are committed to returning their call service for seniors and their families. The organization, led and restaurants. within a reasonable amount of time to provide some by Executive Director Richard Rossell, is dedicated to “We think the location is really going to give us a lift,” direction on their question,” she said. helping direct inquiring callers to certified and screened said Rouede. “It’s just a cool place to be and bring this People often call the Melbourne Regional Chamber elder–friendly businesses in the region. Through its in– event to the public. The Eau Gallie Arts District’s ‘First thinking it is the Better Business Bureau, Rouede said. “If house program, We Help Brevard has certified roughly 300 Friday Art Walk’ is a family–oriented event and a lot of someone calls 411 for information and they are asking for area elder–friendly businesses over the past year. fun. There will be many activities going on, including the number of the Better Business Bureau, they typically “We Help Brevard is an organization that is really ballroom dance demonstrations and yoga demonstrations, will get our number.” building its clout in the community,” Rouede said. “They as well as live musical entertainment.” “They tend to get confused, but the callers are looking have a strong following and we think they will bring a lot On the first Friday of the month, the Eau Gallie Arts for help,” said Galy. of consumers to the Life and Style Expo. It offers their District holds its Friday Art Walk from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The nationwide Better Business Bureau is an “unbi- members an opportunity to display their products and talk Art studios, galleries, shops, boutiques, and restaurants ased” nonprofit organization that “sets and upholds high about their services as they participate as vendors in the remain open late for this function. The Brevard Art standards for fair and honest business behavior.” Accord- event.” Museum also hosts its “Jazz Friday,” a live jazz concert. On ing to the annual report released March 8 by the Better She said the Life and Style Expo has availability for 70 May 7, Jazz Friday will feature John Quinlivan and Paula Business Bureau, consumer complaints to the organization vendor tables. The vendor fees for exhibit tables are $200 Santa Maria from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Brevard Art Museum. increased by 9.7 percent in 2009. for Better Business Council members, $250 for Chamber In the Eau Gallie Square beginning at 6 p.m. that day, a The report cites a number of reasons for the rise in members, and $350 for non–Chamber members. There is a string trio from the Brevard Symphony Orchestra is complaints, including the housing crisis, higher unemploy- $50 electrical charge, too. For more information or to scheduled to perform. ment rate, and the recent chaos on Wall Street.
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