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divided equally between the local Jess Parrish Medical

Foundation and the Conquer Cancer Foundation of the

American Society of Clinical Oncology, a national entity

which has a Florida affiliate of some 2,000 physician

members.

The proceeds will go toward supporting cancer–care

treatment and research on both the local and national

levels. “We are thrilled to have been chosen as one of the

beneficiaries,” said Misty Wilson, director of the Jess

Parrish Medical Foundation, the philanthropic arm of

Titusville–based Parrish Medical Center.

“The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation raises money to

sustain and enhance health–care services in our commu-

nity. The funds raised from this great event at the Kiwi

Tennis Club will help many of our cancer patients,

whether it’s through prevention, education, or treatment.

We’ve just opened our new Parrish Cancer Center in

Titusville, in partnership with Omni Healthcare.”

Tennis enthusiast Dr. Craig Deligdish, president of

Melbourne–based Omni Healthcare Inc., has been a

By Ken Datzman

INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH — The Kiwi Tennis Club

is gearing up for two high–visibility events that are

expected to bring thousands of people to the area and give

the community an economic boost for more than a week,

starting in mid–February.

For nine days, this will be the hub of some great

professional tennis competition, and lots of socializing. A

full slate of activities is planned, including the first Kiwi

Men’s Pro Tennis Classic, a United States Tennis Associa-

tion Pro–Circuit event, which runs from Friday, Feb. 17, to

Sunday, Feb. 26. The program includes what is being

billed as “The Battle of the Brothers,” featuring Olympic

Gold Medalists Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan, the most

successful professional doubles team of all time. The

identical twin brothers are Florida residents. They will be

headlining the activities on Feb. 18.

This is a not–for–profit event with the proceeds being

‘Battle of the Brothers,’ Men’s USTA Pro Tennis Classic set for Kiwi Club

The Kiwi Tennis Club in Indian Harbour Beach will be a hub of activity from Feb. 17 to Feb. 26. One event will showcase Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan, Olympic Gold Medalists in doubles. They will befeatured in ‘The Battle of the Brothers’ on Feb. 18. Also, the first Kiwi USTA Men’s Pro Tennis Classic is set. It’s a charitable event supporting the local Jess Parrish Medical Foundation and the nationalConquer Cancer Foundation. The tournament is presented by Omni Healthcare and Oncology Resource Networks. From left: Misty Wilson, director, Jess Parrish Medical Foundation; Murray Lilley, generalmanager, Kiwi Tennis Club; Natalie Sellers, vice president, communications, community and corporate services, Parrish Medical Center; and Dr. Craig Deligdish, president, Omni Healthcare.

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By Ken Datzman

The visibility of the Brevard Job Linkgot a big boost in 2001.

The continuing contraction in theeconomy, although a rebound is expectedin 2002, focused a much brighter light onthe importance of the organization andits mission in the county.

The four full–service, one–stop careercenters in Brevard — from Palm Bay toTitusville — handled significantlyincreased traffic, even catering to peoplewho have never had a need to tap thisresource before.

“It’s been a great year in that we havebeen able to get services out to peoplequicker and more efficiently than everbefore,” said Linda South, executivedirector of the organization. She added, “Ithink a lot more people have come tounderstand the value of the rich re-sources that are available in the BrevardJob Link centers, not only from a job–seeker’s standpoint but also from theemployer’s standpoint.”

These information–packed centersoffer a variety of services to job seekers,businesses and the unemployed. Forinstance, there are job referrals, Internet

Brevard Job Link keyresource connectingfirms and job seekers

access to America’s Job Bank and otheremployment Web sites, videos, careerguidebooks and an in–depth collection ofperiodicals, including “The Wall StreetJournal.”

The centers also have computersequipped with word–processing software,fax machines, copiers, laser printers, andtelephones with long–distance access. Avideoconference system is available,which may be used for conductinginterviews.

Employers, said South, can providethe Job Link with its openings free ofcharge either online, by fax or phone,visit one of the centers “or they can askfor a representative to come and seethem at their place of business. Wewould like to see every single job order inBrevard County to be in the Job Linksystem, so that we can rapidly matchskill sets. And if we don’t have the matchwe’ll use the information to createeducation and training opportunities thatare responsive to the need.”

Brevard Job Link is funded throughthe Brevard Development WorkforceBoard Inc. in Rockledge. It also has beensuccessful in winning competitive grants

What the Social Security plan would mean to youBy Mary DeibelScripps Howard Service

Here’s what to expect if SocialSecurity is changed so that youngerworkers can invest some of their payrolltax money in private accounts, asPresident Bush’s Social Security Com-mission proposed a few weeks ago.

Current retirees and those nearingretirement — anyone 55 or older today— would get Society Security benefits aspromised under the present system.

Workers younger than 55 could putmoney into a private account. GOP panelmember and former Congressman BillFrenzel calls the Bush Commission’sthree–account alternatives the FreeLunch, the Blue–Plate Special and theSubsidized Lunch.

Nothing will happen immediatelysince President Bush isn’t expected tomake any recommendations to Congressuntil 2003, after the 2002 congressionalelections.

Basic Social Security checks would besmaller than called for in current law.Depending on market performance, totalbenefits from Social Security plus yourpersonal account could be higher orlower.

The commission plans call for extratax money of up to $71 billion a year andrequire other changes that could raiseincome or payroll taxes or raise theretirement age for future retirees.

Social Security currently collectsenough payroll tax to pay 100 percent ofbenefits through 2038 and 73 percent ofbenefits thereafter if the system isn’tchanged.

The 16–member panel unanimouslyapproved these options three weeks agoto carry out Bush’s campaign pledge tolet younger workers divert some of the6.2 percent payroll tax they owe onwages to individual accounts that ownstocks and bonds.

Workers who opted to take part wouldchoose from the five low–risk funds, oneeach for government bonds, corporatebonds and a stocks–and–bonds mix, plustwo stock–index funds that track thebroader market. Workers could changetheir choice once a year and couldn’tborrow or withdraw money.

l PLAN 1. “Free Lunch” — letsworkers put 2 percentage points of their6.2 percent payroll tax into a personalaccount. Nothing else changes, and

The four full–service one–stop career centers of Brevard Job Link are seeing increased traffic. Linda South,executive director, said her organization is a rich resource for both the job seeker as well as the employer.Michael Anderson is associate director. They are at the Melbourne site in Perimeter Center.


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BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWSMelbourne Regional Chamber honors area businesses,community leaders at its annual Impact Awards Banquet

Spherion Staffing and Health First Inc. were among the top business honorees at the

Melbourne Regional Chamber’s 2017 Impact Awards and Board Installation Banquet.

The Chamber, along with presenting sponsors Creative Network Innovations Inc. and

GrayRobinson/Attorneys at Law, held the banquet Jan. 20 at the Crowne Plaza

Melbourne–Oceanfront. The event also marked the official installation of the 2017

Chamber board of directors. Dale Howlett is the board chairman.

Included again this year was the presentation of the local Jefferson Awards. The

Jefferson Awards are a prestigious national recognition system honoring community and

public volunteerism on national and local levels. Matthew Susin from Twin Rivers

Insurance presented Don Weaver, a retired general, with the Jefferson Award for

outstanding contributions to the community.

Each year, an Impact Award is presented to Chamber members who have most

impacted the Melbourne–area business climate, community and the Chamber. The

awards are presented in the small business category and the large business category.

The Impact Award for a small company was presented to Marj Bartok and Linda

Radencic of Spherion Staffing. Celebrating 22 years in the Melbourne area, Spherion

Staffing is locally owned and operated with a staff of seven employees.

This past year, Spherion opened an additional location in Titusville and worked with

more than 80 customers, filling 3,000 job assignments in Brevard County. More than 50 of

these job assignments were given to veterans and their families.

Kim Agee, director of community relations for Health First Inc., accepted the Impact

Award for a large business or organization. Founded in 1995, Health First is Central

Florida’s only fully integrated delivery network and employs more than 7,800 associates.

They have four hospitals in Brevard and operate the only Trauma Center in the county.

The Health First Medical Group is the largest multi–specialty physicians group on the

Space Coast and offers numerous outpatient and wellness services.

The four hospitals have a total of 922 beds. In 2016, physicians at the four hospitals

delivered 3,747 babies. The hospitals saw 184,336 emergency room visits last year. And

the Pro–Health & Fitness Centers served 1.2 million people in 2016. Health First has

been a Trustee Member of the Chamber since 1993.

The evening included other business and community recognitions. Debra Foley of

Brevard Public Schools Business Partners was presented the Ambassador Chairman’s

Choice Award, and Nadene Cavaliere of Trustco Bank received the Ambassador of the

Year Award.

The Chamber’s 2016 Better Business of the Year Award was presented to CPA Jim

Milucky and Leeanne Saylors of Forensic Accounting Services; Sandy Pfrimmer accepted

the Small Business of the Year Award on behalf of the Florida Small Business Develop-

ment Center at Eastern Florida State College; and the Chamber’s Veteran’s Resource

Council’s Veteran of the Year Award was presented to Space Coast Paratroopers.

Brevard Rescue Mission announces its slate of officers for2017Brevard Rescue Mission, which provides transitional housing and support services

for homeless women with children, has announced its 2017 board of directors. The

14–member volunteer board is led by Stacia Glavas, the founder and chief executive

officer of the organization. The board includes: John Autry, executive director (paid staff);

Teresa McNeight, chairwoman, a community activist; Lief Johnson, vice chairman,

SunTrust Private Wealth Management; Michelle Shoultz, secretary, Frazier Engineering;

and Ed Hecker, treasurer, a certified financial planner with Stifel Financial Services.

The additional board members are: Rob Beckner, Lightle Beckner Robison Inc.;

Natasha Cartagena Spencer, Shelter Mortgage Co.; Chris Hughes, Eau Gallie Electric;

Rob Naberhaus, Dean Mead; CPA Kathy Paulk, a community activist; Joan Sorensen,

Sorensen Mayflower; Brian West, Brian West State Farm; and Ginny Whitley, a commu-

nity activist.

“Skilled practitioners in their fields, these individuals bring a wealth of experience and

knowledge to our board,” said Autry. “They are dedicated to helping guide the strategic

growth of Brevard Rescue Mission in its mission to break the cycle of homelessness for

women and children in our community.”

Brevard Rescue Mission is privately funded by donations from individuals, civic

organizations, foundations, churches and area businesses. For more information on the

organization, call 480–9100 or visit www.BrevardRescueMission.org.

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Gary Turner & Sarah Laird

Less than 1% of U.S high school seniors are selected for this distinction.

Our school community is proud to honor these two outstanding students for

their achievement.

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the Central Florida Latino community, I am more

passionate to envision this network. I am glad that we

have some platforms that balance the Latin and Ameri-

can culture: Latina Magazine, South Florida radio

station 94.9 FM Hits that combines Latin music and

American pop hits, and lastly the Latin American

Studies classes at UCF, which provide courses and a

better understanding of our culture with pride.

It is now more important than ever to accept Latin

citizens who will create shows, music, and movies that

will impact and inspire others. So why isn’t there a

network where we can finally embrace these achieve-

ments without stereotyping us in one box?

There are many U.S. residents of Hispanic heritage

who would love such a new network, which would

immediately attract a lot of viewers.

Someday soon I hope to sit down and watch some

Hispanic–themed shows in English, combining the best

of my worlds.

soap operas or outrageous game shows made for my

abuela in the middle of the afternoon.

The Latin network I look for is a mixture of English

AND Spanish demographics that have TV shows such as

Jane the Virgin and Ugly Betty, where the base is from a

Latin culture, but the portrayal combines an American

script.

Not every Hispanic and Latino speaks Spanish from

an infant. Not every Hispanic embraces their Latin roots

so obviously. I am one of those children who is a first–

generation American. My identity is defined by listening

and watching Beyonce instead of Selena; Aretha

Franklin, the Queen of Soul, instead of Celia Cruz, the

Queen of Salsa; and Drake instead of Daddy Yankee.

So why isn’t there a network for Latin viewers like

myself where we can be proud of our beautiful heritage,

while balancing what America has to offer? New York,

Chicago and even my new neighborhood, Kissimmee, has

a diaspora of Puerto Ricans that are proud of our culture

but embrace our American culture as well.

Actress Gina Rodriguez said it best with how she

views this idea: Movement Mondays. Her social hashtag

invites the idea of Latinos and Latinas creating a more

diverse Hollywood through music, movies and the media.

Since I’m enrolled this semester in Knightly Latino, a

UCF student group that produces stories of interest to

My TV wish–list for future: Latin–culture network but with English dialogueBy Amanda OsorioUCF Forum columnist

I am watching beautiful, empowering African–

American women being celebrated on a BET show called

Black Girls Rock! The audience is full of African–

Americans celebrating their accomplishments, and

network CEO Debra Lee and first lady Michelle Obama

come out onstage to address these successful women.

I am watching with the feeling of awe and empower-

ment for myself, but as a Latin woman instead. Then I

stop for minute and ask my mother, “Why isn’t there a

Latin network like BET?”

She replied, “There is: Univision and Telemundo.” I

flip to them during the commercial break and watch.

“It’s in Spanish,” I responded.

“You asked for a Latin network. There it is,” she said.

I can’t accept this. I didn’t grow up watching a

predominately Spanish–speaking network. I speak

English and my favorite shows do not consist of Spanish

Certified volunteers for the Guardian ad Litem program to besworn–in at ceremony in Viera led by Circuit Judge McKibben

The certified volunteers for the Guardian ad Litem program for the 18th Judicial Circuit in Brevard County will be

sworn–in and thanked for their service at an event set for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at The Avenue Viera, 2261 Town

Center Ave.

Circuit Judge Kelly McKibben, who presides over Dependency Court in Brevard County, will perform the ceremony.

There are currently 331 certified Guardians ad Litem in the county who advocate for the best interests of Brevard’s

abused, abandoned and neglected children.

The ceremony will be the held following the “Super Hero 5K” event, which is a fund–raiser for the Guardian ad

Litem program.

McKibben has served as a judge since 2006, most recently as a circuit judge since September 2013. From 1995–2005,

Judge McKibben served in several legal positions with the Department of Children and Families.

Judge McKibben has received numerous Davis Productivity awards and is a past president of the University of

Florida Alumni Association Board of Directors. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida an d

her law degree from Cumberland School of Law.

Judge McKibben was the recipient of the 2016 William E. Gladstone Award, recognizing her for being an “innovative

pioneer in service to Florida’s children and for demonstrating judicial leadership and compassion in the courtroom.” The

statewide award was presented recently at the annual Child Protection Summit held in Orlando, with more than 3,200

people in attendance and 240 organizations represented.

The Juvenile Dependency Court is the division of the Circuit Court in each respective county that has the responsi-

bility for hearing cases involving children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Constant changes in the

child–protection laws have resulted in an increased review of these cases by judges. Dependency Court was established

to improve the manner in which these children, alleged to be abused, neglected or abandoned move through the court

system and to address these unique challenges.

The Guardian ad Litem program is “a powerful and effective program that allows community members to advocate

for the best interests of Florida’s abused, abandoned, and neglected children. The program is made up of volunteers who

dedicate their time to advocate for children in their county that need help and support the most. Currently, Brevard

County has more than 1,000 children appointed to the Guardian ad Litem Program.

The Guardian ad Litem program is recruiting new volunteers. The volunteers dedicate about 10 hours per month

toward helping a child “who has no other constant in their life to advocate for their best interest.”

For more information on the program, visit www.brevardfl.gov/GuardianAdLitem/Home, or contact volunteer

recruiters Altara Warren or Nickola Elliott at 690–6823.

Amanda Osorio is a UCF junior majoring inhumanities and cultural studies. She can bereached at [email protected].

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‘Loyalty is everything to me!!!’Brevard County Sheriff Robert Wayne Iveyto Dana Delaney Loydat 5:19 p.m., April 29, 2015

‘Hi. I need to reportsuspected abuse.’Dana Delaney Loydaka Theresa Smithto Florida Abuse Hotlineat 11:12 a.m., April 29, 2015

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TITUSVILLE WOMAN ARRESTED FOR MAKING FALSE REPORT TO DCF HOTLINE

Agents with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 42-year-old Dana Delaney Loyd of Titusville, for Filing a False Report of Child Abuse and Stalking. The arrest was based upon an Arrest Warrant, which was authorized by the State Attorney’s Office and issued by the Court. Loyd was transported to the Brevard County Jail where she is being held on $10,500 bond.

The investigation commenced after the defendant contacted the Florida Abuse Hotline on April 29, 2015, reporting an allegation of sexual battery on a juvenile and child neglect. The defendant falsely identified herself as a substitute teacher who had heard the alleged victim make statements that her father, had a sexual relationship with her and referred the operator to the online publication, Brevard’s Best News.com for additional details. The investigation revealed that the defendant had never met nor spoken with the alleged victim and was providing information that was contained in a police report of a previously unfounded allegation reported in 2010 in North Carolina. The investigation uncovered that the defendant contacted a local sports club where the father of the victim was a volunteer and advised them that he was molesting a child. The father was suspended from his position until an internal investigation was completed. The defendant also contacted a prospective employer of the father in another state and advised them they should go to her blog to read about his inappropriate relationship with his daughter and that he should not hire him. The defendant also engaged in a course of conduct of contacting persons known to the father, referring them to the articles contained on her blog. Anyone with information about this Investigation is asked to please call Brevard County Sheriff’s Office SVU Agent Robert Fischer at 321-633-8419, or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477), you can also visit http://crimeline.org/, or text ‘crimeline’ plus your tip to CRIME (274637). All information to CRIMELINE is confidential and you may be eligible for a reward. For additional information concerning this News Release, please call Major Tod Goodyear through the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center at 321-633-7162.

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COLORADO SPRINGS — The Space Foundation is

bringing together investors and experts from the microsat,

launch and data science communities to discuss “Big Data

and the Future of Space,” at the 33rd Space Symposium, to

be held here April 3–6 at The Broadmoor.

The discussion will be moderated by space investor

Dylan Taylor. The panelists will include: Jason Andrews,

chief executive officer, Spaceflight Industries; Zachary

Bogue, co–managing partner, Data Collective; Dr. Lars

Dyrud, chief executive officer, OmniEarth Inc.; Jane

Poynter, chief executive officer, World View; and Jeffrey

Tarr, president and chief executive officer, DigitalGlobe.

The panel will be one of several at this four–day

international conference focusing on the future of the

business of space.

Thousands of global space decision makers from dozens

of countries are expected to attend the Symposium,

considered to be the “single most important space confer-

ence for connecting government, military and industry

leaders from around the world.”

Attendees will connect with their customers at the

Symposium’s Boeing Exhibit Center and the Boeing

Exhibit Center Pavilion, featuring 180 displays of the

world’s latest space technology, products and services.

All of the Symposium speakers and panels can be found

on the complete agenda at www.SpaceSymposium.org. A

discount is available on standard industry registration if

paid by March 3.

Co–sponsors for the 33rd Space Symposium include:

AGI; Ball Aerospace; Blue Origin; Boeing; Booz Allen

Hamilton; Colorado Space Coalition; Dynetics; El Pomar

Foundation; Harris; Inmarsat; L3 Technologies; Lockheed

Martin; Northrop Grumman; Raytheon; Secure World

Foundation; SES Government Solutions; SpaceX;

Spincraft; Stellar Solutions; Tesat Spacecom; and United

Launch Alliance.

Founded in 1983, the Space Foundation is the “foremost

Experts to discuss impact of big data on future of space industry at the 33rd Space Symposiumadvocate for all sectors of space, and is a global, nonprofit

leader in space awareness activities, educational programs

and major industry events.” The Space Foundation has a

Washington, D.C., office and field representatives in

Houston and on the Space Coast. For more information on

the organization, visit www.SpaceFoundation.org and

DiscoverSpace.org.

HR Florida State Council elects 2017 board, FIT’s Gallo is State Conference directorHR Florida State Council has announced the election of its 2017 executive board. Brevard County professional Jim

Gallo is among the group. Gallo will serve as the 2017 State Conference director.

HR Florida State Council is the state affiliate for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The Council

facilitates services and programs for the collective interest of the state’s SHRM and local chapter membership, and

promotes activities that serve the professional and advance the profession.

Gallo is the director for the Center for Organizational Effectiveness at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne,

which is a university–based consulting firm that provides human capital measurement and talent–management

strategies. Previously, he was part of a senior executive team and co–owner of Service America Enterprise Inc., oversee-

ing all human resources, business development and marketing functions. Gallo has more than 20 years of leadership

experience as a senior executive and management consultant. He has worked both within organizations as a senior

executive leading multi–state HR operations, as well as an external consultant providing customized solutions to

organizations. Gallo has been teaching HR–related courses at the collegiate level for more than 20 years. He is a veteran

speaker who combines science, practice and “sometimes a little comedy in all of his topics.”

A HR Florida State Council volunteer for more than 10 years, he has served on the State Conference team in various

positions, including chairman. Gallo was named “HR Florida’s Volunteer of the Year” in 2013. Gallo is a member of the

South Brevard SHRM Chapter, where he is a past president. He can be reached at (954) 815–8400 or

[email protected].

The 2017 HR Florida Council Executive Board includes: Lynnette Holsinger, vice president; Heather Deyrieux,

president–elect; Marty Bryson, vice president; Chad Sorenson, treasurer; Jennifer Gunter, secretary; and Gallo.

For more information on the organization, visit www.HRFlorida.org.

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ROCKLEDGE — Dr. George Mikitarian, the president

and chief executive officer of Parrish Medical Center and

the president of Parrish Healthcare, will be the recipient of

the 2017 Rodney S. Ketcham Leadership Icon Award

presented as part of LEAD Brevard’s Leadership Awards

event. Mikitarian holds a doctorate degree in health–care

administration from the Medical University of South

Carolina.

The dinner and awards program, which will also

feature the 13th annual 4–Under–40 Recognition, will be

held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at the Space Coast

Convention Center.

The Rodney S. Ketcham Leadership Icon Award

annually recognizes a local leader for his or her contribu-

tions to the betterment and prosperity of the community.

Established in 2009, the award has previously been

bestowed upon: Dr. Maxwell King, 2009; Roger Dobson,

2010; Bunny Finney, 2011; Barbara Moore, 2012; Bernie

Simpkins, 2013, Robin Fisher, 2014; Joseph A. Duda,

2015; and Dr. Anthony Catanese, 2016.

Mikitarian joined Parrish Medical Center in 1996 as its

chief operating officer. He was promoted to president and

chief executive officer in 2001.

Under his leadership, Parrish became “one of the

nation’s first hospital replacement facilities to be con-

structed using evidenced–based healing design.” It has

evolved from an average–to–underperforming community

hospital, to an internationally recognized institution

known for its “healing environment.” Parrish was voted

PMC’s Mikitarian to receive Ketcham Leadership Icon Award at LEAD Brevard event set for Feb. 10America’s No. 1 Healing Hospital by the Baptist Healing

Trust, singling it out for “cultivating a culture of loving

service for three consecutive years.”

Individual seating for the awards banquet is $95;

reserved tables that seat eight people are available for

$750. Reservations and payment are required by Friday,

Feb 5.

Reservations can be made at www.LEADBrevard.org or

by calling Kristen Klein at 632–8222, or e–mailing

[email protected].

Harris Corp. Gallery at King Center to showcase the art of Rick SegusoFine art oil painter Rick Seguso will put on his first major art show on the Space Coast at The Harris Corp. Gallery

inside the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts at Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne. His show will

run from Feb. 27 through March 26. Rick Seguso, who once was the tour manager for rock–star Bruce Springsteen, is an

acclaimed and award–winning artist whose art is in national and international collections. To view his work, visit

www.rickseguso.com. His art will be on display for ticketholders only before and during each performance at the King

Center. For more information on his exhibit, call The Harris Gallery at 433–5717.

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Advertising industry poised for year of growth — American Advertising FederationSpace Coast to host Addy Awards Gala at Courtyard by Marriott in Cocoa BeachBy Ken Datzman

Advertising agencies and related businesses on the

Space Coast anticipate 2017 to be a year of growth, as the

economy continues to strengthen and more companies look

to creative firms for strategies to help them reach local

audiences and deliver their message.

Never has the industry been so diverse, with an

increasingly wide range of platforms available for busi-

nesses to target audiences — everything from mobile to

print newspapers to direct mail, online/interactive, radio,

magazines, television, social media, and e–mail, to name

some of them.

“And each one is important in its own right. There is no

single technology that does it all, it’s a combination of

various communication channels. You can’t afford to miss

any audience. Every media has its audience,” said Eric

Needle, the president of Longbow, a local digital marketing

agency that works with a range of clients.

Needle is the immediate past president of the American

Advertising Federation Space Coast. The current president

of that trade association is Madison Conradis of Your Logo

by Geiger. The president–elect is Emma Richard, the

digital/social marketing manager for the Courtyard by

Marriott in Cocoa Beach. Andrea Hill, the marketing and

communications director for the Brevard Zoo in Viera, is a

board member of American Advertising Federation Space

Coast.

They recently gathered at the Brevard Zoo to talk about

their industry and the upcoming American Advertising

Federation Awards competition, known as the Addys.

With so many tools at their disposal nowadays,

professionals in the advertising field have a lot of options

targeting audiences. “The approach in the industry today

is sort of a blending of everything — from traditional

advertising to social media — and you have to stay on top

of it,” said Hill, who is the Addy Awards Gala event

chairwoman. “The Brevard Zoo is actually spending more

on advertising than in the past. From a PR standpoint, the

industry is much more fragmented than it used to be. So

we have to be everywhere at once, or try to be everywhere

at once.”

Needle said his business is growing. “The advertising

market has definitely bounced back for my firm. We have a

number of corporate clients who are pushing hard. We’re

also heavily involved in the marketing world, and I see

that space booming as well. I think it’s going to be a good

year.”

In its new “U.S. Local Advertising Forecast” for 2017,

BIA/Kelsey, a research firm and industry consultant,

projects local advertising revenues in America to reach

$148.8 billion this year, up from $145.2 billion in 2016,

representing a growth rate of 2.4 percent. The firm defines

local advertising as platforms that provide access to local

audiences for national, regional, and local marketers.

The report says a range of factors will drive local

advertising revenues higher in 2017, and through the end

of next year. It cites an improving U.S. economy, increased

spending by national brands in local media channels,

strong growth in mobile and social–media advertising, and

the continued expansion and selection of online/digital

advertising platforms. In fact, it is predicting that the

online/digital local advertising share will exceed the share

of print media by 2018.

“The advertising industry today has become much

broader,” said Richard, whose hotel is part of Ocean

Partners Ltd., an investor group that also owns the Days

Inn, Hampton Inn, and Best Western hotels in the Cocoa

Beach market.

“Social media is 24 hours. In the past, hotel groups

often would hire an agency to handle that piece. Now

many of them favor having someone in–house to be that

voice who can answer a direct tweet from a guest sitting in

their hotel room. The in–house person, like myself, is right

there on the property. But hotels are using advertising

agencies in a number of other ways to communicate

strategically with people. I just think the industry in

general is so dynamic right now.”

Her newly renovated hotel will host the annual Addy

Awards Gala at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. The event

is open to the businesses community. You do not have to be

a member of the Space Coast Advertising Federation,

which is an affiliate of the American Advertising Federa-

tion, to attend the Gala. The latter represents some 40,000

members.

The American Advertising Federation Space Coast will host its annual Addy Awards Gala on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Courtyard by Marriottin Cocoa Beach. The event is open to the public. The $60 tickets are sold at AAFSpaceCoast.org. From left: Andrea Hill, marketing andcommunications director for the Brevard Zoo, where the group recently met to talk about the Ad Fed; Eric Needle, president, Longbow, a digitalmarketing agency; and Emma Richard, digital/social marketing manager for the Courtyard by Marriott in Cocoa Beach.




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Barry University’s bachelor’s program in information technology sees growth asdemand in industry trends upward; ‘Experiential Learning Portfolio’ speeds degreeBy Ken Datzman

The expansive information technology

industry, which continues to shape the

world, is back on a solid growth track after

several years of lukewarm spending by

corporations and businesses.

Companies of all sizes are again

investing in emerging technologies and

services, which in turn is driving job

growth in the industry.

Employment of computer and informa-

tion technology occupations is projected to

grow 12 percent now through 2024, faster

than the average for all occupations,

according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

These occupations are expected to add

roughly 488,500 new, well–paying jobs over

the next eight years, in part because of a

greater emphasis on cloud computing, the

collection and storage of big data, more

everyday items becoming connected to the

Internet, in what is commonly referred to

as the “Internet of Things,” and the

continued demand for mobile computing.

Some area colleges and universities

with degree programs in this field are

benefiting from a resurging information–

technology sector. They are seeing their

enrollments rise.

“The IT industry is definitely on the

upswing and we are seeing this through

enrollment in our bachelor’s of science

degree program in information technology.

The IT industry is growing again. It’s great

to see this,” said Christina “Chris” Davis,

director of recruitment and partnerships

for Barry University’s School of Profes-

sional and Career Education.

Davis said Barry University has seen

“an enrollment increase in IT at both its

Melbourne and Cape Canaveral campuses.

“You can see the upward trend. The

economy is growing and corporations have

been hiring.”

She is based at the school’s campus on

South Wickham Road in Melbourne. Davis

heads up a team of recruiters around the

state. They recruit for the School of

Professional and Career Education. Barry

University’s flagship campus is in Miami

Shores. The Catholic university is more

than 75 years old.

The local team includes Dr. Pamela

Luckett, associate dean of operations and

enrollment management; Liz Ferrante–

Francisco, site manager for the Melbourne

with a “positive outlook,” according to the

2017 “IT Industry Outlook” released two

weeks ago by “CompTIA,” the world’s

leading technology association.

Digital business transformation

remains a driving force for small and large

enterprises alike, the report said. “Organi-

zations will have the opportunity to

explore, for example, advances in virtual

reality, artificial intelligence, and advanced

analytics.”

The “CompTIA Industry Business

Conference Index” for the first quarter of

campus and coordinator of the Portfolio

Program Support initiative; and Brooke

Cruz, academic advisor and recruiter.

Davis said a lot of working adults in the

IT field have returned to the classroom to

complete the degree they once started.

“They want to advance in their careers and

in order to do that they need a bachelor’s

degree in IT. They are working in their

field and they have the job experience, but

lack the degree. They realize now is the

time to earn that degree.”

Paced by anticipated customer demand

for emerging technologies, services, and

software, industry executives enter 2017

2017 reached a new high, registering at

68.2 on a 100–point scale. The Index is

based on IT executives’ opinions of the U.S.

economy for the first quarter, the IT

industry as a whole, and their own

company.

“It seems like every aspect of IT is

coming back, and it’s coming back quickly,”

said Ferrante–Francisco. “And Barry

University’s IT degree covers a general

curriculum. Students are exposed to a little

bit of everything in the field, which is very

beneficial for them. And our faculty

Barry University, a private Catholic school whose flagship campus is in Miami Shores, is seeing growth in its information technology program as morecompanies increase spending on services in that sector. Both the Cape Canaveral and Melbourne campuses of Barry University have seen an enrollmentuptick. From left: Liz Ferrante–Francisco, site manager Melbourne; Dr. Pamela Luckett, associate dean, operations and enrollment management;Christina Davis, director of recruitment and partnerships; Brooke Cruz, academic advisor/recruiter; and Dr. Andrea Keener, dean, professor ofbehavioral sciences, Miami. They are at the Melbourne campus.





‘Florida–Friendly Landscaping Seminar’set for Feb. 18 at Satellite High School

The Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program,

the City of Melbourne, the Brevard County Board of

County Commissioners, the University of Florida/IFAS

Extension Brevard and the City of Palm Bay will present

the “Florida–Friendly Landscaping Seminar” from 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Satellite High School

Auditorium, 300 Scorpion Court in Satellite Beach.

The event is free of charge and will feature a Florida–

friendly lecture series, environmental exhibitors, a plant

sale and door–prize giveaways. Refreshments will be

served. Four presentations will showcase the use of native

and Florida–friendly plants in home landscaping and

explain how the use of Florida–Friendly methods benefits

the Indian River Lagoon. They are:

l “Palm Care 101,” with Linda Seals of the University

of Florida/IFAS Extension Office in Brevard;

l “Beautiful and Beneficial Native Plants for Your

Lagoon–Friendly Lawn,” with native plant enthusiast Bill

DeLuccia, an Indialantic resident and the first certified

member of the Lagoon–Friendly lawn program through

Keep Brevard Beautiful;

l “What’s Ailing the Indian River Lagoon? And What

You Can Do to Help Heal It,” with Kathy Hill from the

Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program; and

l “Grow Your Own Delicious Food — No Matter Where

You Live,” with Sally Scalera of the Florida/IFAS Exten-

sion Office in Brevard.

Registration is available for the seminar by visiting

Eventbrite.com and searching for “Florida–Friendly

Landscaping Seminar,” or by calling Scalera at the

Brevard County Extension Office at 633–1702, extension

224. The first 400 registrants will receive a free gift bag.

Writers’ conference to be conductedMarch 26 at Hilton Melbourne Rialto

Authors for Authors will sponsor a Writers’ Conference

titled “Write, Publish, Sell!” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on

March 26, at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto. This is an

opportunity for new and experienced writers to learn how

to write better, publish more, and market effectively to

increase book sales. There will be more than 25 presenta-

tions by multi–published successful authors and over 20

vendors with books and related services. There will be 16

genre discussion groups to choose from, and networking

with authors, editors and publishers.

The guest speakers will include: Bill Allen, Valerie

Allen, Lee Boyland, Mia Crews, Mary Dall, Tony Dean,

Jaimie Engle, Marshall Frank, Joyce Henderson, Carol

Jose, Pat McDonough, Keith Rommel, Sarina Rose and

Linda Zern.

Authors for Authors co–founders, Marshall Frank,

Holly Fox Vellekoop and Valerie Allen, create venues for

authors to meet the public through writers’ conferences,

book fairs, book launches, book displays, workshops, and

author gatherings.

The registration form and more information can be

found at AuthorsForAuthors.com.

For more information about this event, send an e–mail

message to [email protected].

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BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWSBrenner Real Estate Group announcesmultiple leases in the Melbourne market

Brenner Real Estate Group, a full–service commercial

real–estate firm based in Fort Lauderdale with local

offices, has announced three retail leases in Melbourne.

Carla Casey, the local regional manager, and Colette

Wood, a commercial associate, handled the following

transactions:

l Yong Massage, a massage salon, has leased 1,323

square feet of retail space at 7007 Wickham Road in

Melbourne. Casey and Wood represented the tenant. The

landlord, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, repre-

sented itself.

l Aldrew — doing business as Mail Stop and More, a

packaging and mailing store — has renewed its lease of

960 square feet retail space within the Centre at Suntree,

6300 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne. Casey and Wood

represented the landlord, Centre at Suntree c/o BREG. The

tenant represented itself.

l Williams Realty Group, a real–estate firm, has

renewed its lease of 400 square feet of retail space within

Suntree Plaza, 6963 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne.

Casey and Wood represented the landlord, St. Andrews–

North LLC. The tenant represented itself.

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brokerage, development, investment sales, property

management, asset management, and receivership

services for office, multi–family, industrial/commercial,

and retail properties. It has been serving South Florida

since 1987.

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Palm Bay Mayor Capote sworn–in as newpresident of Space Coast League of Cities

Palm Bay Mayor William Capote was recently sworn–

in to serve as president of the Space Coast League of Cities

for 2017, replacing outgoing president Stuart Glass of

Indialantic. Capote was appointed as first vice president in

2016 and has been involved with the League since 2010,

working to serve the needs of Palm Bay and Brevard

County residents.

After being sworn–in, Capote touched on the impor-

tance of the work done so far as well as the direction he

hopes to see the League moving in the coming year, with

an emphasis on safety in Brevard County.

“I’m thrilled to be leading this very important alliance

and will do my best to continue to bring Palm Bay and

other municipalities in Brevard County together,” said

Capote. “Recent events in places such as Orlando and Fort

Lauderdale remind us that we are living in a different

world and that we must continue to be diligent in our

communities. We must continue to work together as one so

that Brevard will remain one of the safest counties in

Florida.”

The Space Coast League of Cities is a coalition of

Brevard’s 16 cities and towns whose objective is to work in

a collaborative manner to promote local self–government

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Gala tickets are $60. They are sold at

AAFSpaceCoast.org. A lot of advertising agencies in the

region invite their clients to this event. The Gala theme

this year is “Addy Land.”

The Gold and Silver winners of the Addy competition

will be announced that evening. The awards are a three–

tiered competition, starting on the local level.

Hill said the American Advertising Federation Space

Coast received roughly 120 Addy entries this year,

covering various categories. Three contest judges from

around the state reviewed the entries.

The local winners advance to compete against Addy

victors from other clubs in one of 15 District competitions

that are held. The District winners then step up to the

national stage.

“The Space Coast Ad Federation competes in the

Fourth District, which represents the entire state of

Florida and the Caribbean,” said Needle.

“We have 21 clubs in the Fourth District and a small

number of college–affiliated clubs. The District competition

will be held in Miami this year, and the national event is

set for Las Vegas. The national competition is always a

really big show for the industry.”

A Gold Addy is the recognition of the highest level of

creative excellence and is judged to be superior to all other

entries in the category. Also, entries that are considered

outstanding and worthy of recognition receive a Silver

Addy.

The number of awards given in each category is

determined by the contest judges, based on the relative

quality of work in that category.

“We’ve had people from our area advance to the finals,”

said Needle. “There is a lot of creative talent in Brevard

County, for sure. The Addy Awards recognize the best

work, judged by peers in the industry.”

He said most of the firms in the local advertising

industry are small businesses.

“We work together to promote and advocate for our

industry. An example of that is every year we travel to

Tallahassee to visit with our state legislators, which is

always a lot of fun and informative. We keep them up–to–

date on developments within our industry, and always

push back hard whenever there is talk about taxing

advertising. We see this as double taxation,” said Needle.

The organization’s “Ad Day in Tallahassee” will be

conducted Feb. 7–8.

The American Advertising Federation is the “unified

voice of the industry. There are so many diverse people

who hold all sorts of positions within the industry, from

designers at advertising agencies to printers and promo-

tional–product vendors, to marketing professionals,

writers, artists, photographers, videographers, and so

forth. The American Advertising Federation, and locally

the Space Coast Ad Fed, brings everyone together under

one umbrella,” he said.

The American Advertising Federation Space Coast

sponsors a variety of programs throughout the year at

various locations, including meetings featuring industry–

related speakers, professional–development workshops,

educational seminars, and social events.

“We offer classes and workshops and seminars that

speak directly to the needs of the Space Coast Ad Fed

members,” said Hill, who has been a volunteer with the

organization for years.

“We bring in experts in their respective fields who talk

about subjects ranging from direct mail to social media to

best practices. Hearing these professionals is one of the

benefits of being a member of Space Coast Ad Fed. And we

do this on a monthly basis.”

Richard said she has learned a lot from the seminars

and events put on by the American Advertising Federation

Space Coast, of which she has been a member for the last

two years.

“The Ad Fed has put on some programs that I thought

were phenomenal. One of them, for example, was very

informative to me. It was about how cost–effective it was to

advertise on Pandora Radio.”

“The club focuses on professional development,” added

Needle. “We know that the members come from diverse

backgrounds and they need training in certain areas of the

industry. Our district puts on three conferences a year. The

leadership teaches us how to run a club at the local level,

and network and collaborate. It’s a lot of fun.”

He added, “I have learned so much from these confer-

ences. It’s all about putting on great events and helping the

members keep up with the latest trends in the field,

advance their careers, and grow their businesses.”

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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWSFlorida Bar starts website with free peer–to–peer support for lawyers; gives itsmembers access to veteran attorneys

Sometimes, even lawyers need guidance when con-

fronted with a challenging matter or area of law that is

unfamiliar. And in those times, The Florida Bar wants its

members to know that peer support is available.

Through its partnership with the Young Lawyers

Division, The Florida Bar has launched a new website,

Lawyers Advising Lawyers, featuring a peer–to–peer

program giving members across the state access to

veteran attorneys who can help answer procedural and

substantive legal questions across more than 50 practice

areas.

Lawyers Advising Lawyers gives experienced attorneys

a platform to assist lawyers with issues they have

previously dealt with during their careers. The program

uses technology to provide immediate interaction by phone

or email with other lawyers working in different parts of

the state.

“At The Florida Bar, we continue to identify new

opportunities to leverage technology in a way that

provides greater resources for our members, and adds

more value to their practices,” said Florida Bar President

William Schifino Jr. “Lawyers Advising Lawyers is the

latest example of this effort, and is breaking down

geographic and generational barriers, while putting

information directly into the hands of those who need it

most.”

To qualify as an advisor, attorneys must have a

minimum of five years of experience in their respective

areas of advice and must be a member of The Florida Bar

in good standing. Participating advisors will receive one

CLE credit per consultation for a total of five CLE credits

per year. “Lawyers Advising Lawyers is a relatively simple

way to earn CLE credits while also paying it forward,” said

Schifino.

To enroll, qualified advisors can click on the “Become

an Advisor” button on the program’s website and will then

be prompted to log in with their Florida Bar Identification

Number and password. After reviewing the requirements

and clicking on the “I Agree” button, the advisor will then

be contacted by The Florida Bar when matched with an

inquiring attorney (advisee).

Within 48 hours, the inquiring attorney will contact the

attorney advisor by either phone or e–mail. Before

discussing the specifics of any issue, the advisor attorney

will perform a conflict search. If no potential conflicts

appear, the inquiring attorney will then describe the issue

concisely and the attorney advisor will provide assistance.

“Becoming licensed is just the first step in any lawyer’s

career, and it can sometimes take years to build the

institutional knowledge needed to deal with a new practice

area or an unexpected legal issue,” said Young Lawyers

Division President Katherine Hurst Miller. “Through

Lawyers Advising Lawyers, any member of the Bar, but

especially young lawyers, can get personalized guidance in

real time, while also making a connection with a peer they

otherwise might not have the opportunity to meet.”

To apply to become a volunteer advisor or for more

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BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWSBarry University’s School of Professional and Career EducationContinued from page 11

members are outstanding. They are professionals who

work in their field on a daily basis. They are employed at

Harris Corp., DRS, and Northrop Grumman, as well as

other large organizations in the region.”

The core courses for Barry University’s B.S. degree in

IT include: Microcomputer Systems; Foundations of

Information Technology; Telecommunications and

Computer Networks; Computer Security; Web Design,

Authoring and Publishing; Software Engineering; Data-

bases; and the Integrated Capstone Project.

“We have a cutting–edge IT program and Barry is a

regionally accredited university,” said Davis. “Classes are

held in the evenings and we also offer day classes. Stu-

dents can take courses online, too. They can use a blend of

delivery methods. It’s all about convenience for the

students.”

The School of Professional and Career Education

classes are held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Part–time students

attend class once a week. Full–time students go twice a

week.

Barry University’s B.S. degree in IT is a 120–credit

program, but some students can cut that number down

through their life experiences.

Barry University’s “Experiential Learning Portfolio”

program allows adult students to earn up to 30 credits,

which is one full year of study at the undergraduate level

at the private school.

For example, they are rewarded for their professional

work experience, for their military experience, for the

licensures they hold, and for the certifications they’ve

earned. “The Experiential Learning Portfolio credits really

speed up the process for a lot of students. Life–long

learning is rewarded at Barry University,” said Davis.

The essence of the portfolio is the “value of the adult

learning experience” throughout one’s professional journey.

These sources can include College Level Examination

Program testing, licenses and certifications, the Defense

Activity for Nontraditional Education Support initiative,

and other methods.

A maximum of 90 credits, including transfer credits

from other accredited institutions, are considered, “which

reduces the time and the tuition costs to complete a

120–credit hour bachelor’s degree program at Barry

University,” said Davis, adding, “We have a lot of active

duty and retired military personnel attending classes at

Barry University.”

One hot job area within the information technology

sector is the information security analyst. Employment is

expected to grow 18 percent now through 2024, according

to Department of Labor.

Demand for these specialists “is expected to be very

high.” Cyberattacks have grown in frequency, and analysts

will be needed to come up with innovative solutions to

prevent hackers from stealing critical information or

creating problems for computer networks.

The federal government is expected to greatly increase

its use of information security analysts to protect the

nation’s critical information technology systems.

In addition, as the health–care industry expands its use

of electronic medical records, ensuring patients’ privacy

and protecting personal information, new jobs will be

created.

Even more impressive is the projected growth for

information security analysts who are positioned in the

computer systems design and related services arena.

Over the next eight years, the field is projected to grow

36 percent. The increasing adoption of cloud services by

small– and medium–sized businesses that do not have

their own dedicated IT departments could increase the

employment of information security analysts in those

establishments.

“The IT field in general has come roaring back. Brevard

County is growing. There is a lot of opportunity here,” said

Ferrante–Francisco.

For example, on Jan. 23, U–Haul International Inc.

announced its top “U–Hall Growth Cities and Growth

States” for 2016. Melbourne ranks No. 18 among the

U–Haul Top 25 U.S. Growth Cities for locations with a

population of more than 50,000 people.

U–Haul locations in Melbourne saw 53 percent of one–

way truck rental customers coming into the city as opposed

to leaving. Melbourne had a 9 percent decrease in one–way

truck arrivals year–over–year, while departures dropped

20 percent over the same span.

“We’re in a hotbed of corporate activity and our

Melbourne campus is benefiting from it,” said Davis.

“We’re looking forward to a really good year.”

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longtime member of the American Society of Clinical

Oncology. The organization represents 50,000 physicians

who care for cancer patients.

“The Conquer Cancer Foundation uses its funds to

support the training of oncologists who are focusing on

research. The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation and the

Conquer Cancer Foundation are two extraordinarily

worthy foundations, one on the local level and one on the

national level,” said Dr. Deligdish.

The Conquer Cancer Foundation supports break-

through research, initiatives to improve the quality of and

access to cancer care, and informational resources and

educational opportunities for patients and physicians.

In a front–page article on Oct. 4, 2016, “The Washing-

ton Post” featured the work of an early stage clinical trial

that received a Conquer Cancer Foundation Career

Development Award. “The Post” highlighted the impact of

recent research breakthroughs in childhood cancer

treatment. This particular research has been possible, in

part, by donor support to the Conquer Cancer Foundation,

the article said.

Area businesses and individuals can get behind these

two charitable organizations through support of the Kiwi

Men’s Pro Tennis Classic and other events where people

can play tennis with celebrities, including the Bryan

brothers, in a Pro–Am Experience.

“For a $10,000 sponsorship, you can play directly with

the Bryan brothers and have an experience of a lifetime,”

said Jill Connolly, Kiwi Tennis Club’s director of business

development.

Additionally, the Men’s Pro Tennis Classic offers a wide

range of sponsorships for businesses. “Every level of

sponsorship for the Men’s Pro Tennis Classic has a lot to

offer in terms of various amenities,” Connolly said, adding

that Parrish Medical Center is a $20,000 Ace Sponsor of

the event. “That’s our highest–level sponsorship for the

tournament.”

Connolly said “100 percent of the proceeds will go to the

two charities. We are working to make this the most

successful event ever at Kiwi Tennis Club, and we need

the support of the business community.”

The Kiwi Tennis Club has hosted many USTA tourna-

ments in the last 10 years.

The levels for the Men’s Pro Tennis Classic are Love

Sponsor ($2,500), Break Sponsor ($5,000), Deuce Sponsor

($10,000) and Ace Sponsor. The Break Sponsor, for

instance, will have their name and logo featured in all of

the promotional campaign materials, including a quarter–

page advertisement in the official USTA event program.

They will also have their logo displayed on the tournament

banner on Court 3 and will have their own individual

banner on Court 2. VIP parking passes, tickets to the

Players Party, and other amenities are part of the sponsor-

ship package.

To inquire about being a sponsor for the Men’s Pro

Tennis Classic or other opportunities to promote your

business during the nine days of activity, including the

“Battle of the Brothers,” visit www.KiwiTennisClub.com,

send an e–mail message to Connolly at

[email protected], or call her office at 773–2116.

“The Battle of the Brothers” is set for Saturday, Feb. 18.

“If you follow professional tennis, this is a huge deal with

the Bryan brothers coming here,” said businessowner Mike

McBride of McBride Marketing Group, whose firm is

providing marketing support for the event.

“The Battle of the Brothers is going to be a really cool

exhibition. I think the events at the Kiwi Tennis Club will

help introduce more people to the Jess Parrish Medical

Foundation and to the Conquer Cancer Foundation, as

well as expose more people to professional tennis.”

The Bryan brothers will headline a program of activi-

ties that day that will include tennis clinics (which are sold

out), a Celebrity Pro–Am Tournament featuring twin

brothers and professional surfers C.J. Hobgood and

Damien Hobgood of Satellite Beach, an exhibition match,

and a meet–and–greet gathering with the celebrities. The

exhibition match will have the Bryan brothers going

against Joey Jones and Tom Knights, who were top

players in college and are now tennis professionals at the

Kiwi Tennis Club. The club will be buzzing with tennis

activity.

“We are grateful to have had the opportunity, in

conjunction with the Kiwi Tennis Club, to bring the first

Men’s Pro Tennis Classic and the ‘Battle of the Brothers’

to Brevard County. The Kiwi Tennis Club is one of the

finest facilities ever designed for tennis. It’s a great place

to watch a tennis tournament. We are excited to showcase

the up–and–coming players who will be coming here to

compete in the Men’s Pro Tennis Classic,” said

Dr. Deligdish, whose multispecialty physician group

and Oncology Resource Networks are the Title Sponsor.

He said he sees this as a “tremendous sporting event for

the county. I think it’s going to uplift the economy in the

area. We haven’t had something at this level in sports in

quite some time in Brevard County.”

Back in December of 2007, Omni Healthcare and

Harris Corp. teamed up to host the “Rally with Andy

Roddick” charity event at Kiwi Tennis Club. Roddick was

ranked No. 1 in the world in 2003, and was ranked in the

top 10 for nine consecutive years between 2002 and 2010.

The Bryan brothers will be at the Kiwi Tennis Club the

entire day of Feb. 18. Wayne Bryan, the father of the two

brothers, will serve as the emcee for their event. He

trained Bob and Mike Bryan.

Tickets to attend “The Battle of the Brothers” range

from $75 to $500. The $500 tickets include VIP box seats,

food, an open bar, and a VIP parking pass, said Anna

Stroman, the marketing director and pro shop manager at

the Kiwi Tennis Club.

“Tickets for the Battle of the Brothers can be purchased

at www.KiwiTennisClub.com. The full itinerary for the

events is posted on the website. We are looking for

sponsors for both of the events,” Stroman said.

The 38–year–old Byran brothers, left–handed Bob and

right–handed Mike, won the 2012 Olympic Gold Medal in

London. They have rewritten tennis history with their

doubles performances on the court. In fact, they are the

only team to win the Gold Medal plus four consecutive

Grand Slam Titles (French Open, Wimbledon, US Open,

and Australian Open).

Among their many competitive achievements since

turning professional in 1998, the brothers posted the most

wins ever by a US Davis Cup doubles team — 24.

“They have compiled an incredible list of accomplish-

ments during their careers,” said Stroman. “The list

literally fills almost two full pages. They are the only team

to win 60 matches a season for 10 straight years. The Kiwi

Tennis Club is excited to feature them in ‘The Battle of the

Brothers.’ And we are going to have the first Kiwi Men’s

Pro Tennis Classic, as well as the Celebrity Pro–Am with

the Hobgood brothers, who are world–famous professional

surfers. This will be a super–fun event with the Hobgood

brothers and perhaps attract a different demographic to

Kiwi Tennis Club.”

The Kiwi Men’s Pro Tennis Classic is a $15,000

Pro Circuit Futures Event, with a qualifying draw of more

than 125 players. The USTA Pro Circuit was formed in

1979 to provide players with an opportunity to gain the

professional ranking points they need to compete on the

major pro tours. It has since grown into the largest

developmental tennis circuit in the world, consisting of

roughly 90 tournaments and nearly $3 million in prize

money.

There are two types of men’s events on the USTA

Pro Circuit: Futures and Challengers. Each has 32 players

in the main singles draw and 16 teams competing in

doubles. Futures are professional tournaments offering

$10,000 to $25,000 in prize money and typically “serve as

the proving ground for top–ranked juniors, college players,

and pros at the beginning of their careers,” said Connolly.

The USTA continues to push deeper into Florida. Early

this year, the USTA opened its new $65 million “Home of

American Tennis” at Lake Nona in Orlando. Situated on

64 acres and open to the public, it’s one of the largest

tennis facilities in the world. The cutting–edge center

features a total of 100 courts.

The USTA says the complex was designed to enhance

the sport at every level and create an “unparalleled”

playing, training, coaching, and educational experience for

recreational players, competitive players, spectators, and

coaches.

“The USTA has put a sharp focus on Central Florida

with the opening of its new complex in Lake Nona,” said

Dr. Deligdish. “There are a lot of professional tennis

players who have made Central Florida their home,

including Jim Courier. So we are excited for the opportu-

nity to bring the Bryan brothers here and to have a first–

class USTA men’s tournament at Kiwi Tennis Club. We

were chosen and invited by the USTA to do so. And we’re

excited that the membership and the community are

supporting the event through sponsorships. I think people

are going to embrace these events and really enjoy them.”

Dr. Deligdish’s Omni Healthcare operates and staffs the

new 8,872–square–foot Parrish Cancer Center, which

recently opened and is accepting patients. “We are very

proud to be the only program in the county that is affili-

ated and associated with the world–renowned Mayo

Clinic,” said Natalie Sellers, PMC’s vice president,

communications, community and corporate services. “And

we’re also the only program accredited through the

Commission on Cancer. We are pleased to be able to offer

this to the community. And we are thrilled to be involved

with the tournament.”

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