Brevard Business News

The March 17, 2025 BBN is now available online! New Life Mission sees high success rate supporting women with children transition to self sufficiency and future independent living. The ‘Once Upon A Time’ Care and Share Luncheons are to be held April 10th and 11th.?Amy Lyon, Miranda Stewart, Kimberly Cappelen, Laurie Loucks and Stacie Donovan share the details. Club Esteem is hosting its inaugural ‘Spring Fling Soiree’ April 26. The group has met with continued success guiding young people through school and on to bright futures. Team members Sherri Moody, Lee Bartell, Derrick Dennard, Martha Fay, Paul Houser, Edward ‘Dave’ Davis III Ellena Little, Mitch Evander, Andrea Gomes, Danika Warren, Ariel Garcia and Jordan Christian offer insight. Palm Bay is poised to grow its commercial development with land available to bring new business to the area. Mike Jaffe, John Newton and Henry Morin talk about the opportunities in Palm Bay for companies of all types, from retail, health care, professional services to entertainment. These and other stories are available at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at?[email protected]. ? #BBN?#brevard?#brevardcounty?#brevardbusiness?#floridabusiness?#spacecoast?#brevardbusinessnews?#brevardcountyfl?#brevardbusinessowners?#melbournefl?#palmbay?#vierafl?#rockledgefl?#titusville?#brevardbeaches?#merrittisland?#cocoabeach?#cocoa?#viera

The March 10, 2025 BBN is now available online! WhiteBird law is growing its airport law practice with the addition of Joseph Messina to the tea. Messina is a longtime aviation attorney who worked many years in Philadelphia. Other members of the boutique business law firm sharing the news are Adam Bird, Ryan O’Connor, Tiffany Decossaux, Amanda Smith and Bradley White. The firm is celebrating it fifth anniversary. The Sharing Center of Central Brevard is set to host its 10th Annual Amateur Backyard BBQ Contest at F. Burton Smith Park in Cocoa on April 5th. David Brubaker provides details on the event and how to become a sponsor. The organization has been serving the community with various programs for over 40 years. The Women Who Rock Awards luncheon ias set for March 25th. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. Detailing the news about the weVENTURE Women’s Business Center at Florida Tech are Betty Lou Steen–Clarke, Dr. Theodore Richardson, Kelly Swartz, Bill West, Dr. Kathryn Rudloff, and Ashleigh Caswell. These and other stories are available at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at?[email protected]. ? #BBN?#brevard?#brevardcounty?#brevardbusiness?#floridabusiness?#spacecoast?#brevardbusinessnews?#brevardcountyfl?#brevardbusinessowners?#melbournefl?#palmbay?#vierafl?#rockledgefl?#titusville?#brevardbeaches?#merrittisland?#cocoabeach?#cocoa?#viera

The March 3, 2025 BBN is now available online! Danella Construction, a leader in utility, transit and railroad industries has operated in Brevard County for decades maintaining a company culture that encourages employees creating a consistent and amiable work environment. Team members include Whitney Frizell, Mike Straney, Tom Schinske, James Tucker and Kate Howick. Certified General Contractors in building Midtown Melbourne, a 240-unit apartment complex at the former Sears site in Melbourne. The $70 million project includes a significant amount of material reuse. Corey Runte, Jim Reid and Scott Martin share the details of the upscale project. The Shah family has built Southeast Petro Distributors Inc into a thriving multifaceted success that includes fuel oil, restaurants, convenience stores, real estate and insurance. The community minded business is celebrating 45 years in Brevard County. Sharing insight into the company philosophy is daughter Monica Shah, Rashmi and Mike Shah and son Summit Shah. These and other stories are available at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at?[email protected]. ? #BBN?#brevard?#brevardcounty?#brevardbusiness?#floridabusiness?#spacecoast?#brevardbusinessnews?#brevardcountyfl?#brevardbusinessowners?#melbournefl?#palmbay?#vierafl?#rockledgefl?#titusville?#brevardbeaches?#merrittisland?#cocoabeach?#cocoa?#viera

The February 24, 2025 BBN is now available online! Mike Ullian credits his mentorship by Hugh Evans Jr as a pivotal influence on his career in Real Estate. Mike has carried the lessons forward and is sharing his decades of business knowledge with his son Zach Ullian. Together they are growing The Ullian Realty Corporation into a full service Commercial Real Estate firm leveraging technology to work in all areas of the industry. Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine utilizes high tech labs and simulation mannequins to train future physicians at its Melbourne Campus on the grounds of Florida Tech. Michael Yingst and Laura Francois share news as part of the inaugural class. The 28th annual Indiafest cultural and food event is set for March 8th and 9th at Wickham Park. The event showcases India’s culture and history along with technology exhibits from NASA and other organizations. Yasmin Majeed, Nina Gadodia and Rashmi Shah share news of how to participate and enjoy the celebration. These and other stories are available at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at?[email protected]. ? #BBN?#brevard?#brevardcounty?#brevardbusiness?#floridabusiness?#spacecoast?#brevardbusinessnews?#brevardcountyfl?#brevardbusinessowners?#melbournefl?#palmbay?#vierafl?#rockledgefl?#titusville?#brevardbeaches?#merrittisland?#cocoabeach?#cocoa?#viera

The February 17, 2025 BBN is now available online! Join Junior Achievement of the Space Coast in honoring Laurie Cappelli and William Chivers as the 2025 Hall of Fame Laureates. They have both been dedicated to the betterment of Brevard County throughout their careers. Mark Malek, Laura Malek, Jack Pladdys (JA President and CEO), and Larry Jarnes share the story of the upcoming gala. Ticket and sponsorships are available. Saint Katherine GreekFEST + MLB is set for February 21st through the 23rd. The celebration of Greek Culture and Cuisine is a fun event. Maria Artidiello, Cara Curts, Father Zacharias Thornbury, Terry Theodorou, Jonny Redrup, Brooke Ashley Saurman, Kristin Metropoulos, George Roman, Cindy Paterakis, and John Grimanis share all the details The sixth annual “Ride it Down” bike and trail event is scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd in Titusville. Ride the Trails, enjoy an after party with food trucks and friends and help the Titusville Chamber of Commerce. Details are provided by Amanda Bates, Nicholas Gow, and Azeta Reichle. These and other stories are available at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n ?

The February 10, 2025 BBN is now available online! Florida Tech’s DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) is now offered as a synchronous online program, making attendance more economical for students. Dr. Theodore ‘Ted’ Richardson talks about the benefits and success of the degree program Fla Tech has offered for10 years. The Greater Palm By Chamber is offering a full slate of events this year designed to benefit both chamber members and the community, beginning with a Home Show & Expo on February 22nd in Palm Bay. Nancy Peltonen and Cindy Hunt share details of the various events and programs designed to enhance members exposure. The Fran Gerrett Memorial Golf Classic is set for April 4th. Its proceeds benefit The Children’s Center in Titusville, a service of the Parrish Medical Center. Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, tournament committee members include Tammy Hebert, Leigh Spradling, Jeff Riley, Vaneesha Greco, Matthew Morak and Kathy Myer. These and other stories are available at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at?[email protected]. ? #BBN?#brevard?#brevardcounty?#brevardbusiness?#floridabusiness?#spacecoast?#brevardbusinessnews?#brevardcountyfl?#brevardbusinessowners?#melbournefl?#palmbay?#vierafl?#rockledgefl?#titusville?#brevardbeaches?#merrittisland?#cocoabeach?#cocoa?#viera

The February 3, 2025 BBN is now available online! UCI (University Center Imaging) is celebrating 30 years of serving Brevard County residents with quality imaging services. Team members Karen McCahill, Rhonda Gibson, Pamela Cox-Brathwaite, Brandy Gonzalez, Gary Yarbrough, Dr. Alan Marumoto and Sharon Abdon share the story. Developer Robert Kodsi has broken ground on 35,000 sq. ft. Class A Paragrass Place in Viera. Located within one mile of the Viera Hospital, Paragrass Place is pre-leasing space perfect for medical and professional tenants. 28 North Gastropub’s “Gastropalooza V’ is set for Feb 21st at The Avenue Viera. Two Chef’s will square off on stage for the Gastropalooza V title. The event will feature , food, live music, beverages and camaraderie for ticket holders. Chef Mike Price, Joe Snyder and Chris Conneen offer all the information. These and other stories are available at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at?[email protected]. ? #BBN?#brevard?#brevardcounty?#brevardbusiness?#floridabusiness?#spacecoast?#brevardbusinessnews?#brevardcountyfl?#brevardbusinessowners?#melbournefl?#palmbay?#vierafl?#rockledgefl?#titusville?#brevardbeaches?#merrittisland?#cocoabeach?#cocoa?#viera

The January 27, 2025 BBN is now available online! Sisi Packard, who has worked in Brevard’s construction industry for nearly 30 years, in both the commercial and residential sectors for various companies has launched her own general contracting firm, Packard Construction Services Inc She hopes to mentor rising young women looking to work in the field.? Eagle Asset Management’s James Camp says corporate earnings likely to drive the market. He is closely watching the Federal Reserve and the fixed–income market. He is joined by Brent Peoples of Raymond James discussing the company’s 2025 market outlook. The EFSC Foundation ‘Backyard BBQ Cook–Off & Family Fun Fest’ raises money for scholarships for students. Tonya Cherry and Dawn Niehoff share detail about the event and the friendly competition to win the coveted Corporate Challenge Golden Pig. These and other stories are available at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at?[email protected]. ? #BBN?#brevard?#brevardcounty?#brevardbusiness?#floridabusiness?#spacecoast?#brevardbusinessnews?#brevardcountyfl?#brevardbusinessowners?#melbournefl?#palmbay?#vierafl?#rockledgefl?#titusville?#brevardbeaches?#merrittisland?#cocoabeach?#cocoa?#viera

The January 20, 2025 BBN is now available online! Keith Schachter has launched Print Brevard LLC specializing in large format printing. One area of expertise for his company is custom designed full vehicle wraps for individual cars, trucks, or fleet vehicles. Print Brevrd also offers large banners and wall displays among other items. Family Promise of Brevard is ranked as the ‘Top Performing Affiliate’ in the nation. The organization is hosting ‘The Big Brunch’ fundraiser on Feb 22nd to enhance community awareness and share their story. Akili Phillips and Tara Pagliarini share the details. EGAD’s ‘Whiskey in the District’ I set for Feb 15th. The fun street event includes ‘The Vault Experience’, live music, food truck, whiskey tasting and more. Tisha Hill, Kathie Elias and Anna Marron share details of where to purchase tickets and sponsorships. These and other stories are available at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at?[email protected]. ? #BBN?#brevard?#brevardcounty?#brevardbusiness?#floridabusiness?#spacecoast?#brevardbusinessnews?#brevardcountyfl?#brevardbusinessowners?#melbournefl?#palmbay?#vierafl?#rockledgefl?#titusville?#brevardbeaches?#merrittisland?#cocoabeach?#cocoa?#viera

The January 13, 2025 BBN is now available online! Rock Paper Simple is transitioning into a branding agency focusing on helping companies build on their strengths. Rock Paper Simple is also launching Space Coast Creative Center, a coworking space for creative services and associated organizations. Jefte Puente, Joshua Adams, Jennifer Pokorny and Lindsay Lucas share the story. LEAD Brevard’s ‘4 Under 40’ event will honor Moses Harvin Sr. Sponsorships for the February 7th program are available. Kristin Bakke and Monica Newman McCluney talk about LEAD Brevard’s impact in the Community. 211 Brevard’s ‘Stars of the Space Coast’ honors not-for-profit organizations. The organization presented the Rising Star Award to ‘Do It For Hunter’ a suicide prevention program established by Kelly Haskins to honor her son. Hawkins, Libby Donoghue and David Knowlton report on the programs honored. These and other stories are available at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at?[email protected]. ? #BBN?#brevard?#brevardcounty?#brevardbusiness?#floridabusiness?#spacecoast?#brevardbusinessnews?#brevardcountyfl?#brevardbusinessowners?#melbournefl?#palmbay?#vierafl?#rockledgefl?#titusville?#brevardbeaches?#merrittisland?#cocoabeach?#cocoa?#viera