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1 BBN Brevard Business News Vol. 31 No. 1 January 7, 2013 A Weekly Space Coast Business Magazine printed in Brevard County, Florida since 1984 Area group MPAC one of the ACOs selected to take part in program By Ken Datzman Four years ago, health care industry veteran Brenda Radke stepped in as the new chief executive officer of Brevard Physicians Network, an independent medical practice association founded in the mid 1990s. At the time, the topic of health care reform was red hot around the nation, and still is today. Increasingly, accountability is making inroads into the U.S. health care system in an attempt to curb a reimbursement structure that seems to have spiraled out of control, now pushing the government s Medicare program to the brink. Medicare is broke. Health care is the largest expenditure in the national budget, and it keeps growing. A major fundamental shift has to take place in the U.S. health care system, said Radke. The health care system in America has become too complex and costly to continue business as usual, experts say. Today, an emerging trend is starting to take shape across the nation to improve care, reduce costs, and cut waste. It s called the Accountable Care Organization. Are these new entities now being rolled out selectively in communities the new paradigm for health care delivery in America? We felt like we wanted to drive the bus rather than just ride in it. So we took the lead in an effort to try to control our own future. And I think we will do well, she said. Radke has taken on a dual role that is likely to shine the national spotlight on her group and its ability to cut costs and deliver high quality patient care to a key segment of the population traditional Medicare fee for service beneficiaries and be financially rewarded for the achievement. But first some history: The 278 member physician group she represents provides care across all medical specialties and covers the entire county. BPN sees itself as the back office for a doctor, performing administrative functions for the practice. We help them stay independent because they typically cannot afford to hire more administrative staff, said Radke. She added, In Florida, there are other groups like ours that provide back office assistance to help their physicians. I respect the hospital partners. But a lot of doctors are having to make a decision: Do I stay in business or do I become acquired? We offer an alternative solution for them. For a fee of $300 a year, a physician can become a BPN member. We have been extremely successful as far as our financial position, she said. If you are a new doctor joining BPN, for the first 12 months you pay $300. After that, we have waived the fee in the follow up year since I have been the CEO. We have also waived the annual membership dues for the last three years. BPN works with several Medicare Advantage companies that offer bonuses to the physicians who meet certain quality measures and other benchmarks to keep patients healthy. Please see Accountable Care Organization, page 19 BBN photo Adrienne B. Roth Brenda Radke is chief executive officer of Brevard Physicians Network, an independent medical practice association. She is also executive director of the newly formed Medical Practitioners for Affordable Care, an Accountable Care Organization. ACOs are organizations formed by groups of doctors and other health care providers that have agreed to work together to coordinate care for people with Medicare. In June, MPAC was approved as one of the first 154 ACOs in the nation. Radke is at her office in Melbourne. PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS, INC.

2 The Power to cure the precision to heal First Wave Financial new ad ed The Central Brevard Humane Society s Mardi Gras Paws in the Park event set The Central Brevard Humane Society is seeking sponsors, vendors and rescue groups to take part in its seventh annual Mardi Gras Paws in the Park event that will be held in conjunction with Cocoa Village Mardi Gras on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Riverfront Park in Historic Cocoa Village. Sponsorship opportunities for Mardi Gras Paws in the Park, a free community event, are for individuals and businesses, beginning at $100, with amenities at each level. The cost for businesses to be a part of the vendor village at Mardi Gras Paws in the Park is $50. All rescue groups may participate at no charge (pending space availability). Vendors and rescue groups must supply their own tables, chairs, promotional materials, display racks and setup staff. Mardi Gras Paws in the Park is an animal and family friendly event for pet lovers. The activities include pet contests, the crowning of the furry King and Queen of the Park, a demonstration from the Brevard Sheriff Department s Paws and Stripes Cadets, and live entertainment. All animals must be on a leash and have proof of current shots along with a county tag. For more information about the event, contact the Central Brevard Humane Society at or visit At Space Coast Cancer Center, we utilize the latest cutting-edge technological advancements to not only make radiation therapy treatment Visual Dynamics more comfortable for our patients, but also safer, faster and more precise. The Varian Trilogy Linac and Varian TrueBeam Linac systems are designed to target and treat cancer with pinpoint accuracy, thus sparing new ad ed the healthy, surrounding tissue. It s this type of innovation, coupled with our Family Rule philosophy of patient care that truly differentiates us from other cancer treatment facilities. State-of-the-art radiation technology provides unsurpassed effectiveness and safety OFFICES // Titusville Cancer Center, Merritt Island Cancer Center, Viera Cancer Center HOPE (4673) // SpaceCoastCancer.com Nationally Certifieed for Quality by Brevard Federated Republican Women to meet Patricia Williams with the Guardian Ad Litem program will be the guest speaker for the Brevard Federated Republican Women luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Holiday Inn, 8298 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne. The GAL is a volunteer program that provides an advocate for children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected and who appear in court on behalf of the child. The event begins at 11 a.m. with social networking. The reservation deadline for the luncheon is Jan. 4. Call or visit BrevardFederatedRepublicanWomen.org. Gallery member Lacuesta shines in Miami Witha Lacuesta, a member of the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery in Melbourne, received first place in the Watercolor Painting category at the South Miami Art Festival. The event is put on by the Chamber South. Lacuesta was singled our for her body of work of abstract watercolors. County to host sea turtle obstacle course Brevard County is sponsoring an obstacle course called It s Tough to be a Turtle, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, at Riverwalk: A Family Park, 5355 U.S. Highway 1 in Rockledge. The program is being held in conjunction with the Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival. Sea turtles are sighted on Brevard beaches each summer, but they only spend a tiny fraction of their life out of the water. What do they do the rest of the time they are in the ocean? Find out the answer by becoming a sea turtle. Strap on a shell and make your migration through the multitude of ocean obstacles sea turtles face to return to the beach to nest. Call or e mail Riverwalk@BrevardParks.com to register. BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 2 Call Adrienne Roth at for Advertising Information

3 Comedian Brian Regan to perform at King Center in Melbourne on Feb. 16 Live Nation will welcome Brian Regan to The King Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16. The King Center is on the Melbourne campus of Brevard Community College. Critics and peers alike agree that Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. He fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. Late last year, Regan s highly anticipated second album, All By Myself, was released on CD available only through his website. The live concert recording was originally released as a digital download in December 2010, again only available through his website. Releasing two critically acclaimed hour Comedy Central specials and DVD s in as many years 2008 s The Epitome of Hyperbole, and 2007 s Brian Regan Standing Up has set a standard of excellence. The Epitome of Hyperbole has also been seen on CMT. His non stop theater tour has visited more than 80 cities each year since 2005 and continues through In January 2012, Regan broke the record for the most consecutive shows by a comedian at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City, with 10 sold out performances. More than 26,000 tickets were sold. In March 2010, he performed five sold out shows at Abravanel Hall breaking the previous record of four shows set by Jerry Seinfeld in The King Center will host a Picnic on the Patio for this performance. Maxwell s will also be open. Tickets are on sale at $50.50 (inclusive of fees). Single Tickets may be purchased by visiting kingcenter.com or by calling the ticket office at Ticket office hours are Monday through Friday, 12 to 6 p.m. and Saturday 12 to 4 p.m. Superhero 5K Race to help children The second annual Superhero 5K Race, a fund raising event for the Guard ad Litem and Friends of Children of Brevard, will be held Jan. 12 at Space Coast Stadium in Viera. These two organizations play a role in making sure abused and neglected children are placed in safe, permanent homes, where they can become the people they are destined to be. One of the ways to support our GAL children is through annual Superhero Run. More than 400 runners participated in last year s event, making it a huge success. For more details, call Writers conference to be held in Cocoa Beach The Cocoa Beach Writers Conference is scheduled Jan at International Palms Resort. The event is sponsored by Space Coast Writers Guild. It is the organization s 31st annual conference. Workshops are designed for writers of fiction and nonfiction, with special emphasis on screenwriting, media resources, copyrights, and technology. All workshops are included in the registration fee. As optional add ons, literary agents and publishers will hold pitch sessions, and qualified reviewers will critique up to 25 manuscript pages. Further information, speaker bios, and registration forms are available at Get the most out of your Apple gear. Let us help you reach your full potential, master new technology and explore the possibilities... Space Coast Cancer Center Workshops 2251 Town Center Avenue Suite 105 Viera, FL (321) When did we update our will? When can I retire? If something happens to me, will How much do I need to live my dream? Personal Training new ad ed Free Seminars VISUAL DYNAMICS, INC. Your Life s Most Important Questions Answered. when can we afford a vacation home? Elizabeth just got engaged, can we afford her dream wedding? Will my grandchildren be able to go to the best colleges? FirstWave Financial simplifies your financial affairs and transforms the complexities that wealth brings into confidence so you can enjoy the great life you have in mind, today and into the future. Call for a complimentary consultation with one of our highlycredentialed, experienced Wealth Coaches at (321) or visit Highway A1A, Satellite Beach 694 Eau Gallie Blvd Indian Harbour Beach, FL (321) Apple, the Apple logo, FaceTime, ipad, and isight are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 3

4 Eastern Florida State College selected as BCC s new name as it adds 4 year degrees Brevard Community College has a new name to reflect its expanding mission: Eastern Florida State College. The name was approved by the Board of Trustees in a move that was required because BCC will start offering four year degrees and become a state college next year. Initially, the college will offer a bachelor of applied science degree in organizational management with two concentrations general management and health care management in August The college will also remain firmly committed to its community college roots, continuing to offer more than 100 two year associate degrees and certificate programs as its primary mission. The name now goes to the Florida Legislature and Gov. Rick Scott for final approval during the spring 2013 legislative session. It is expected to become official July 1, This is a historic day for the College and our community, said Alan Landman, chairman of the Board of Trustees. It opens a new era for the College that will broaden its reach, provide more opportunities for students BBN Brevard BusinessNews 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D West Melbourne, FL (321) fax (321) BrevardBusinessNews.com PUBLISHER Adrienne B. Roth EDITOR Ken Datzman SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR Bill Roth Brevard Business News is published every Monday by Brevard Business News Inc. Bulk Rate postage is paid at Melbourne, FL and Cocoa, FL. This publication serves business executives in Brevard County. It reports on news, trends and ideas of interest to industry, trade, agribusiness, finance, health care, high technology, education and commerce. Letters to the Editor must include the writer s signature and printed or typed name, full address and telephone number. Brevard Business News reserves the right to edit all letters. Send your letters to: Editor, Brevard Business News, 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D, West Melbourne, FL, 32904, or BrevardBusinessNews@earthlink.net. Subscription Rates for home or office mail delivery are $26.00 for one year (52 issues). Send all address changes to: Circulation Department, Brevard Business News, 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D, West Melbourne, FL, 32904, or BrevardBusinessNews@earthlink.net. and strengthen its role as a driver of economic development and job growth locally and in the region. BCC President Dr. Jim Richey called the decision a milestone that best serves the long term interests of the college and the Space Coast. I m excited about our future because Eastern Florida State College is more than a new name, he said. It represents the new opportunities we can offer our students and our community. We re now exceptionally well positioned to do that through the addition of four year degrees. The renaming process began in August when BCC officials began reaching into the community for ideas and to gather perceptions about the college that could be used to help attract students, build business partnerships and enhance academic programs. About 200 people participated through written surveys, focus groups and the BCC s Facebook page. They represented key stakeholders including Brevard business and community leaders, elected officials, and BCC faculty, staff, students, prospective students and alumni. The people surveyed were asked to serve as representatives of their group, organization or constituency to broaden the outreach. More than 70 names were suggested and fewer than 10 recommendations based on the research were given to Richey for final consideration. The research revealed several key factors that led to choosing Eastern Florida State College, Richey told trustees. Focus groups showed prospective students wanted a name that went beyond Brevard s borders, and spoke to the larger world in which they live and the global economy that awaits them. Furthermore, many business and civic leaders wanted a name that elevated the college on a regional level, and could help the BCC advance its role in creating jobs and spurring economic development and growth. Those two factors stood out strongly, said Richey. Both groups were looking at new horizons for the college and wanted us to do the same. They were enthusiastic about our future. In another area, Richey said the BCC s new positioning statement Explore. Achieve. Succeed. honors the community s space heritage and also provides an aspirational message to students. The college will use the slogan in its marketing and advertising efforts to attract students and build business partnerships. The statement is the promise we make that enrolling at Eastern Florida State College includes the opportunity to learn about yourself, reach your goals and have a successful life, said Richey. It s a great balance of our proud tradition and the unlimited possibilities of the future. The school s new four year degrees will be highly attractive to Brevard students for reasons that include cost, with tuition at Eastern Florida State College lower than at four year state and private universities. Furthermore, the four year degrees will: l Allow Brevard students to stay close to their homes and families, making it easier for those who are working their way through college to continue their education. l Provide people already in the work force with the chance to learn new skills without leaving the region. l Allow students to benefit from the small classroom size and personalized instruction that have long been hallmarks at BCC. Under the new name, tuition for two year associate degree courses will continue to be set by the state at the community college level. Tuition for four year baccalaureate degree courses will be set at the state college rate, not the state university rate. Students who earn their two year degrees at BCC will continue to be automatically accepted into the University of Central Florida though the DirectConnect program. They will also be eligible for entry into Florida Tech and other four year universities. BCC is the latest community college in Florida to change its name. Some 22 other institutions in the 28 member Florida College System have also taken the step in recent years when they started offering four year degrees. The name changes are fueled by a 2008 law passed by the Florida Legislature that allowed community colleges to start offering four year degrees after studies showed Florida needing more workers with at least a bachelor s degree to meet the future demands of employers. It s the second time BCC has changed its name since it opened in 1960 as Brevard Junior College. It was renamed Brevard Community College in 1970 when the state created the community college system. Spanish Boot Camp classes planned for professionals The Viera Regional Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, is offering Spanish Boot Camp classes. The classes are designed to bring law enforcement and health care professionals to a level 1 proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Spanish. Classes for law enforcement professionals begin on Tuesday, Jan. 8, and are from 6 to 8:30 p.m. They are held every Tuesday for six weeks. Classes for health care professionals begin on Thursday, Jan. 10, and are from 6 to 8:30 p.m. They are held every Thursday for six weeks. Spanish Boot Camp is for students ages 18 and older. The fee is $80 for the six week session. All activities are supervised by Brevard County Parks and Recreation staff at the Viera Regional Community Center. For more information, call the community center at or contact the instructor, Maria Capella Miller, at 4us2grow2gether@gmail.com. Women s group to meet at The Avenue The Melbourne Alumnae Panhellenic Women will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at ClayZ Arts at The Avenue Viera. The address is 2250 Town Center Ave., Suite 109. All National Panhellenic Conference sorority members are invited to attend the program, which is titled Paint Your Own Pottery. For further information, call BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 4 Call Adrienne Roth at for Advertising Information

5 Holmes named 2012 McCartney National Defense Space Award recipient to be honored on Jan. 8 CAPE CANAVERAL The National Space Club of Florida has named Air Force Maj. Kenneth Holmes as its 2012 Forrest S. McCartney National Defense Space Award recipient. He will be recognized at the Jan. 8 luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. at the Radisson at the Port in Cape Canaveral. Brig. Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of the 45th Space Wing, will give an update on the 45th Space Wing and Eastern Range at the meeting. The NSC is proud to recognize Maj. Holmes for his contribution to the defense of our nation through his leadership and technical expertise of space capabilities, said NSC Chairman Jim McCarthy. He is the perfect choice for the first award renamed after General McCartney. McCarthy, along with Cotton, will present the award to Holmes at the luncheon. The award, previously known as the Florida National Defense Space Award, was renamed the Forrest S. McCartney National Defense Space Award in memory of Air Force Lt. Gen. McCartney, who served with exemplary distinction as the fourth director of the Kennedy Space Center. McCartney died on July 17, Holmes provides and integrates space capabilities to support in garrison and deployed Special Operations Forces worldwide. He is responsible for coordinating Friendly Force Tracking (FFT) and Personnel Recovery (PR) support for global situational awareness of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), and key allied and coalition Special Operations Forces (SOF) assets. He also leads planning and execution of formal initial assignment and pre deployment training for 14 space Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across the MAJCOM. In 2012, as the chief of space training for AFSOC, Holmes revised the command s space instruction and training plan, enabling full certification of space personnel, and provided subject matter expertise for combat support to SOF. He took his expertise on a temporary duty (TDY) assignment to Osan Air Base in South Korea to support Exercise KEY RESOLVE as the Space SME, where he led the combat plans division and SOF Special Technical Operations (STO) integration. This resulted in the development of key tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) utilizing SOF against adversary communications determined critical to mission success. He also aided Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component analysis of inoperable tracking devices and coordinated resolution ensuring continuous tracking of a special operations medical team. As the FFT lead for Emerald Warrior 2012, he coordinated and satisfied all special operations, conventional and interagency tracking requirements in the U.S. Special Operation Command s premier exercise. Holmes leadership and technical expertise culminated with a 140 plus day deployment to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, where he was the STO chief and space OIC for a Joint Task Force (JTF). During this period he led JTF integration of STO and space capabilities supporting more than 19,400 task force personnel during 384 direct action missions. He targeted 1,272 hours of enemy communications significantly disrupting adversary lines of communication resulting in 1,471 enemy captured or killed, including 166 high value individuals. Holmes was also the task force lead for limited distribution operations, where he coordinated deconfliction with national reporting agencies during eight kinetic operations minimizing the signature of our elite forces. The now named Forrest S. McCartney National Defense Space Award was created in 2005 by the National Space Club Florida Committee to recognize significant achievements and contributions made by DOD personnel while on duty in Florida. For reservations for the luncheon meeting, contact LaDonna Neterer at or e mail LaDonna.J.Neterer@boeing.com. 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6 A Professional Orchestra Since Concert Season Space Coast Pops Dr. Chandler Schaffer Mark Nelson Clair Christy Copeland Davis 12/10/12 page 20 Elizabeth Nelson Bryan Gatchell Suzuki Strings IT S PARTY TIME ( Concert Season) A New Years Celebration Dr. Candler Schaffer, Conductor, Featuring: Copeland Davis, Pianist back by popular demand! April 13, 2013 Mark Nelson, Conductor, Featuring: Elizabeth Nelson March Merriment Clair Christy, Conductor, Featuring Suzuki Strings For Information, Tickets & Subscriptions: Call: popsorch@aol.com / SpaceCoastPops.com All Concerts: 2:30 pm First Baptist Church, 140 Magnolia Ave, Merritt Island SPONSORED IN PART BY: Brevard County Commissioners, Brevard Cultural Alliance, Florida Foundation For the Future and Individual Donors BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 6 Call Adrienne Roth at for Advertising Information

7 Author Ryan Pearson says five super powers available to teens; these heroic abilities aren t exclusive to comics Cynical adults may sneer when they say, Youth is wasted on the young. But young world traveler Ryan Pearson sees a more positive message in George Bernard Shaw s often repeated quote. I see it as meaning that youth is an opportunity to seize direction, enlightenment, significance and to expand one s powers, says Pearson, author of Green Hope from The Element Series, ( about a teenager blessed with wealth and fame who discovers he has the added responsibility of super powers. It s sad that so many teens get sidetracked by trying to fit in with a crowd, or worrying that they don t measure up somehow. At a time when they should be enjoying a new sense of independence and capabilities, they re often paralyzed by self doubt. Pearson says all teens have super powers they just need to recognize them: l Your inner mutant : Many teens like to make a big deal out of not caring what others think about them, precisely because they care about what everyone thinks of them. This can make them sensitive and anxious about how they express themselves and what they enjoy, from what they wear to the music they like to the grades they earn. Embrace what sets you apart! No one else in the world is quite like you. Explore your interests and find what you love whether or not it s what other teens love. You ll get a head start on developing valuable skills. l Punisher fitness training: You don t have to be built like the renowned vigilante from the Marvel universe, but you ll look your best and feel your best if you establish a good exercise routine now. Not only will working out give you a nice physique, it s a good way to reduce stress and it even gives you a natural high thanks to the release of endorphins, chemicals that make your brain happy. l Batman s first rule in fighting: Despite the fact that it would make his crime fighting much easier, the Caped Crusader absolutely refuses to use guns. That s because a deranged criminal with a gun shot and killed Bruce Wayne s parents when he was a child. The result is that his fighting methods are more moral and creative, and he always knows what to do when a quick decision is needed. Getting into the habit of making your own decisions based on your values and your understanding of right or wrong, instead of following the crowd, will help make even the hardest choices easier. l Cultivate your spidey senses: Teens are naturally impatient, impulsive and impetuous. Slow down! Take your time on the road, in relationships, during confrontations and when contemplating big decisions. Part of why Spider Man is so fast is that time slows for him during tense situations. Likewise, teens who can slow down emotionally driven decisions and better understand their consequences, much like a spidey sense, will make wiser ones. l Know your kryptonite : Some kids just seem to have it all: academic excellence, athletic accomplishments, popularity, and a clear complexion to boot. But everyone has their limits, like Superman s kryptonite. Knowing your limits and learning how to worked around them, or strengthen them, is a lifelong challenge for everyone. About Pearson After completing a bachelor of laws degree at age 21, Pearson took a leap of faith by leaving the beautiful beaches of Australia to travel the world. Eventually, he landed in Montreal for several years before returning home to write about his adventures. He overcame many challenging personal experiences and now embraces an audacious new lifestyle. Pearson writes about his own character arc involving a supernatural and overzealous way of life via the character Reagan Jameson. Brevard Ocean Rescue unveils new lifeguard towers to provide better protection To boost public safety and provide better protection for its staff against the elements, Brevard County Ocean Rescue unveiled two new lifeguard towers on Dec. 12. The two new towers are set up at the Cocoa Beach Pier and at Shepherd s Park. Ocean Rescue Chief Jeff Scabarozi believes the new towers increase visibility for both lifeguards and visitors to Space Coast beaches. Cocoa Beach is one of the busiest stretches of coastline that we protect, said Scabarozi. We want our guests to swim near lifeguards and with these new towers, it is much easier to locate lifeguards on the crowded beach. Visibility for our lifeguards has also been improved. It s truly a win win. Materials for the towers were purchased by Ocean Rescue and construction was completed at no cost by workers at the Brevard County Sheriff s Work Farm. The towers were transported from the work farm and set up at their new locations with assistance from Brevard County Road and Bridge. Two more towers are under construction and have an anticipated completion date of Spring The new towers will be positioned at Lori Wilson Park and at the end of Minuteman Causeway. For more information about Brevard County Ocean Rescue, including lifeguard locations and hours, visit or call Historical plane to offer rides to public The Valiant Air Command has announced that one of its most venerable warbirds, the C 47 TiCo Belle, has returned to flight and will be offering rides to the public. From the Normandy invasion to Cherbourg to Arnhem to Bastogne to the Berlin Airlift, this aircraft was there over 68 years ago. 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8 Twin Rivers 12/31/12 page 16 Artemis 12/24/12 page 8 BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 8 (321) Barbara C. Wall Broker/Owner/President barbara@barbarawall.com CIA 1/5 page size Uniform Mart 12/31/12 page 17 Barbara Wall 12/24/12 page Highway AIA, Indian Harbour Beach, FL Bus Fax Cell Toll Free Medical & EMT Supplies Medical & EMT Supplies Uniforms Shoes Accessories Melbourne Shopping Center 1387 S. Babcock Steet Call Adrienne Roth at for Advertising Information West Palm Beach attorney Coleman Florida Bar president elect designate West Palm Beach attorney Gregory Coleman is The Florida Bar s president elect designate. No other candidates came forward to challenge Coleman, who will be sworn in as president elect at the Bar s annual convention in June 2013, when Fort Lauderdale attorney Eugene Pettis will be sworn in as president. Coleman will become Bar president in June Coleman focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, professional malpractice defense, personal injury, wrongful death and employment litigation at Burman, Critton, Luttier & Coleman, where he is a partner. Both at the local and state level, Coleman is active in the Florida legal community. He has served on The Florida Bar Board of Governors for six years, representing the 15th Judicial Circuit. Previously he served as president of the Palm Beach County Bar Association and of the Young Lawyers Division of both The Florida Bar and the Palm Beach County Bar Association. With the Board of Governors, he has served on the Budget, Communications, Executive, Legislation, Strategic Planning, Client Security Fund Procedures, Annual Meeting, Disciplinary Review and Program Evaluation committees as well as serving on other boards and committees with the Bar. In , he served on The Florida Bar Commission on the Review of the Discipline System as a vice chair. The commission reviewed and suggested improvements for the Bar s discipline process. He has also served on the Bar s screening committees for Judicial Nominating Commission appointments, both for the 15th Circuit and 4th District Court of Appeal. Three times in the past four years, Coleman received The Florida Bar President s Award of Merit. He is profiled in the 2013 edition of Best Lawyers in America and is included in Martindale Hubbell s Bar Register of Pre eminent Lawyers. Born in Miami and raised in South Florida, he received both his bachelor s and juris doctor degrees from Stetson University. The Florida Bar has more than 95,000 members. Broker Brian Lightle closes two REO properties The former Bassett Furniture building at 2900 W. New Haven Ave. and 19.9 acres of vacant land on Simon Road, both in West Melbourne, sold on Dec. 7. Broker Brian Lightle was the listing agent for both properties. Duane Watson and Teresa Suarez were the buyer s agents, respectively. These transactions represent Team LBR s 14th and 15th REO (real estate owned) property sales over the last 12 months, said Lightle, president of local firm Lightle Beckner Robison Inc. This level of performance clearly shows how we help our clients meet their goals and exceed their expectations. Lightle Beckner Robison is a full service commercial real estate firm specializing in office, retail, industrial, investment properties and asset and property management. LBR serves the states of Florida and Georgia. For more information, visit

9 Nursing aide at Life Care Center of Palm Bay is named CNA of the Year PALM BAY Carmelin Gordon, a certified nursing assistant at Life Care Center of Palm Bay, was honored by Life Care Centers of America s Sun States Region with its CNA of the Year Award. The award was presented during the regional banquet. Each of the seven facilities in the region brought four facility winners, all of whom were eligible for the regional award. I was overjoyed, said Gordon. I could only think of my residents. I went into nursing due to my love for people. What I love the most about my job is when a resident smiles and says thank you. I know that I have brought pleasure to that individual. When I am off, they tell me they miss me. They are my family. Gordon has worked at Life Care Center of Palm Bay since She said she puts her heart into her job, caring for residents with a personal touch. When she arrives at work, she briefly stops into each resident s room to say hello before going about her formal duties, making residents feel noticed. She makes special trips to the kitchen for extra items residents request, brings in homegrown fruit and has been known to shop for residents on her days off. Carmelin is truly a delightful person with such a pleasing personality, said Nancy McGoldrick, senior executive director at the facility. Gordon lives in West Melbourne. Facility level winners for Life Care Center of Palm Bay this year include two more CNAs of the Year, Hope Thomas and Bryant Yearby, and the Team Spirit Award winner, Barbara Yerves, a registered nurse and unit manager. Life Care Center of Palm Bay, located at 175 Villa Nueva Ave., is one of 21 skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Florida operated or managed by Life Care Centers of America. Founded in 1976, Life Care is a nationwide health care company. With headquarters in Cleveland, Tenn., Life Care operates or manages more than 220 skilled nursing, post acute and Alzheimer s facilities. For more information about Life Care, visit lcca.com. NOW AVAILABLE AT OUR FACILITY! HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY Some conditions that HBOT Animal treats: Hospital Wounds/Burns Head/Spinal Cord pick Trauma up BBN Post Surgical Swelling Crush Injuries 12/10/12 Sepsis Pancreatitis Stroke page 12 Smoke Inhalation Snake/Spider Bites... and much more BOARDCERTIFIED SURGEON, NEUROLOGIST & INTERNIST CANINEREHABILITATION OPEN 24/7 MELBOURNE CentralFloridaAnimalER.com Health First to host information sessions for LivFit Registration is under way for Health First s LivFit weight management program. The 15 week program incorporates exercise, nutrition and lifestyle changes to help you achieve your goals for weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. The one hour classes are led by a team of experts, including a registered dietitian, behavior specialist, health educator and exercise professionals. The program is offered at Pro Health & Fitness Centers in Melbourne, Viera and Merritt Island. In Viera, a free information session is set for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 (with the actual classes on Tuesdays, Jan. 15 through April 23). The Merritt Island information session is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9 (with classes on Wednesdays, Jan. 16 through April 24). The Melbourne session will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10 (with classes on Thursdays, Jan. 17 through April 25). The classes at the various locations are offered at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. ABI 12/31/12 page 13 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 9

10 Candlelighters of Brevard a key support link to families whose children have cancer no state or federal funding; $10 ticket for chance to win Hyundai By Ken Datzman INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH Roughly 13,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year. And when the diagnosis is made, it is devastating for the child, the parents and the families. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children between infancy and age 15, according to the National Cancer Institute. However, while the incidence of invasive cancer in children has increased slightly over the past 30 years, mortality rates have declined by more than 50 percent for many childhood cancers. Both Carrie Wam, executive director of Candlelighters of Brevard Inc., and Adis Perez, director of that nonprofit organization s family services, have seen firsthand the advances in treatment efficiency. My son is a 20 year cancer survivor and Carrie s daughter is a 22 year survivor, said Perez, adding that their experience dealing with childhood cancer drew both of them to Candlelighters. That is the reason we are here. I started as a Candlelighter mom and so did Carrie. At that time, we were in the same situation that local families face today when their child is diagnosed with cancer, added Perez. She and Wam have dedicated their professional nonprofit careers to helping families cope with what they both went through when their children were diagnosed with cancer. Local families whose children have cancer must travel outside the county to receive treatment, which involves time and other costs. There are no pediatric oncology services available in Brevard, said Wam, who has led Candlelighters of Brevard for the past 20 years. These families have to travel to Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Miami, for instance. That creates a lot of additional expenses for them. As part of its mission, Candlelighters of Brevard provides financial help and emotional support to these families. More than 80 percent of them don t receive any other form of financial assistance, said Wam. An independent entity, their organization serves 16 to 18 newly diagnosed childhood cancer patients each year. And we stay with them through their whole process. Leukemia patients, for example, are typically treated for three years. We follow up as well, said Wam. Leukemia (blood cell cancer) and cancers of the brain and central nervous system account for more than half of all new childhood cancer cases, says the American Cancer Society. Since its inception, Candlelighters of Brevard has provided services and resources for more than 250 area families, said Perez. We have 54 active families, meaning that their sons or daughters are at some point in their treatment and are using our services. For more than 20 years, Candlelighters of Brevard has been going about its mission quietly in the community, while at the same time trying to raise awareness of its importance as a nonprofit. We do not receive any state or federal funding, said Wam. We host three major fund raisers throughout the year, and the rest of our operating money comes from private donations, corporate donations, memorials, and thrift store sales. One area business that has stood behind Candlelighters for years is Brevard Hyundai Dealers. To help raise funds for the organization this year, it has donated a new 2013 Hyundai Veloster. Candlelighters of Brevard is selling tickets for chances to win the vehicle in a drawing. Tickets are $10 each or 10 for $50. They are available for purchase at area Hyundai dealers or the Candlelighters Thrift Store at 1875 A South Patrick Drive. Wam said 6,000 tickets have been printed. The odds are pretty good. She said the late Bruce Nelson Sr., who brought the Hyundai franchise to the county, was a huge supporter of Candlelighters and his children are carrying on that tradition today because they know how much he loved Candlelighters. Bruce Nelson Jr. operates the Hyundai franchise today. The drawing for the new Hyundai will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9, as part of the Candlelighters of Brevard s annual Have a Heart Valentine s Extravaganza at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Indian Harbour Beach. The formal event begins at 6 p.m. and typically attracts 400 people for an evening of dancing, dinner, and auctions. Tickets BBN photo Adrienne B. Roth Carrie Wam, right, is the executive director of Candlelighters of Brevard Inc., a nonprofit that was incorporated in Adis Perez is the director of family services. Each has had a child diagnosed with cancer. They have devoted their careers to helping other such families in the region. They are at the Candlelighters Thrift Store at 1875 A South Patrick Drive in Indian Harbour Beach. are $150 each. A large allotment of the tickets is earmarked for the event sponsors, said Wam. For ticket availability, call Candlelighters at Another revenue generator for the organization is the Candlelighters Thrift Store. It is filled with all types of treasures offered to the public at bargain prices. It s run by volunteers, said Perez about the 10 year old store. Everything is donated. Then we price it very reasonably to help our community. So it s a win win for everybody. The inventory of merchandise displayed at the store includes sets of Johnson Brothers Collectibles. These dinner plates and other pieces are made in England, and are showcase quality. Wam said the community in general has been very generous to Candlelighters of Brevard. But it has taken us 20 years to finally receive some recognition, in that people trust Candlelighters and believe in our mission, in what we do and how we do it. Over the years, Candlelighters has tweaked its programs and services to better meet the needs of area families, said Wam. We tailor our programs to fit their needs. Candlelighters of Brevard is overseen by a volunteer board of directors. The community leaders include Paul Phelps, the organization s president, and Nancy Dyer, its secretary. They are joined on the board by: Edna Fairbanks, Tracey Latshaw, Mike Moss, Brendan McCarthy, attorney James O Brien, Linda Parker, Mike Spragins, CPA Ross Whitley, and Charlotte Wienckoski. BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 10 Call Adrienne Roth at for Advertising Information

11 BSO to host its annual Symphony for the Palate at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club a wine paired dinner and auction; EGYC to introduce Executive Chef Cook By Ken Datzman The Brevard Symphony Orchestra has built a successful fund raising event around one of the oldest beverages in the world wine. And wine s popularity among U.S. consumers has only grown over the past two decades. The industry marked its 18th year of consumption growth in 2011, according to the Beverage Industry Group. The annual BSO benefit is one of the best attended social events in the region. The program pairs great wines with gourmet food, in a country club setting. The event also includes a premium wine auction. It s usually a well attended event, said businessman Harry Brandon, who is a member of the BSO board of directors, an organization in its 59th season. This is an interesting program that brings together people who love good wine and good food and good friendship. They have a great time every year. I think it s going to be one of our best years for Symphony of the Palate. The seventh annual gathering is set for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Indian Harbour Beach. The event will get under way with a champagne reception, said Darcia Jones Francey, the chairwoman for Symphony of the Palate. This is a sponsorship only benefit. Single sponsorships begin at the Chardonnay level, which is $250. The price is all inclusive, said Francey. For sponsorship details, call the BSO at The title sponsor for Symphony of the Palate is Petty s Meat Market in Melbourne, which is operated by longtime businessman Jay Pettigrew. We are very grateful to Jay for once again being our title sponsor for Symphony of the Palate, said Fran Delisle, the BSO s executive director. His business has been a big supporter of the event. It would be very difficult for us to put this on without Jay s backing. Jackie Pantello, a BSO board member, said she has been participating in the fund raiser since its launch. It has gotten bigger and better every year. We do it to support the BSO music that everyone enjoys so much. People who love good food and wine also seem to appreciate symphonic music. I think a lot of people support us for that reason, she said. The dinner will be prepared by the Eau Gallie Yacht Club s new executive chef, Lance Cook. This will be his first community event in Brevard County, said Francey, and we are looking forward to it. It will be an added feature for Symphony of the Palate. Lance has extensive training in his field. Cook is a 1996 graduate of the highly regarded Culinary Institute of America. The Hyde Park, N.Y., institution is one of the leading training grounds for chefs and hospitality professionals. His resume includes having worked at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, the Wilson Country Club in North Carolina, and the Stonebridge Golf and Country Club in Georgia. Cook holds the Certified Executive Chef designation, a program offered through the American Culinary Federation. He is also a Certified Food and Beverage Executive, through the America Hotel and Lodging Institute, among holding other industry credentials. The wines served with the dinner will be selected by Pettigrew and local wine enthusiasts. We did this last year and it was very successful, said Brandon, who runs Brandon Properties in Brevard with his wife Wendy. We have six or seven couples who have been invited to handle this part of the program. These are people in the community who are knowledgeable about wine and food pairings. It s going to be a fun event. They will be selecting wines from Petty s Meat Market based on the menu that will be featured at Symphony of the Palate. The food is always excellent at this event, and is carefully selected, said Pantello. A highlight of the evening for Symphony of the Palate is the live wine auction. It s a very lucrative part of the event for the BSO, said Delisle. She added, Jackie (Pantello) has been very helpful because of her contacts in the community and her knowledge of wines. It s a lively auction because the people who are bidding respect Jackie s wine knowledge and know where the wines are coming from. They are very confident in what they BBN photo Adrienne B. Roth Brevard Symphony Orchestra s seventh annual Symphony for the Palate benefit will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Indian Harbour Beach. This is a sponsorship only event. Individual sponsorships begin at $250. From left: Darcia Francey, event chairwoman and board member; Harry Brandon, BSO board member; and Jackie Pantello, BSO board member. They are at the BSO office in Melbourne. are bidding on at the auction. And, of course, Harry (Brandon) is integral to the auction s success as well. Many of the high end wines offered at the auction come from individual collections. These wine connoisseurs in the region are stepping up to support the BSO for this event. The community, said Delisle, has been very supportive in helping us with some of the items for the live auction, including the various trips, jewelry, and artwork. Local artist Fritz Van Eeden has donated one of his works for the live auction. The silent auction will feature specialty wines, gift baskets, and more. The BSO board members are busy preparing gift baskets for Symphony of the Palate, said Delisle. We have asked our board members to come up with a gift basket theme, and they have really gotten into the spirit. Brian Nemeroff of the CPA firm Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam is the BSO board chairman. Ann Marie Brush is chairwoman elect, while Yvonne Clayborne, Tom Hermansen and Philip Zies are vice chairpersons. Travis Procter is the BSO treasurer and Keith Lundquist is the secretary. The BSO board members are: Hal Abercrombie, Deb Andree, Marj Bartok, Sarah Bragdon, Harry Brandon, Philip Bryden, Debbie Caldwell, Sara Catanese, Carol Craig, Paul Goldman, Tim Hartsfield and Darcia Francey. The list continues: Marilyn Kitchel, Glad Kurian, Dr. Robert Lamb, Kendall Martin, Chris McAlpine, Charles Nash, Art Niergarth Jr., Hugh Normile, Jackie Pantello, Drew Rector, Carol Reeve, Jack Rood, Sandy Sanderson, Donna Skattum and Enith Windle. Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 11

12 SWE to host its Introducing Girls to Engineering Workshop Feb. 16 at Merritt Island High School Registration is open for the annual Introducing Girls to Engineering Workshop. The program, put on by the Space Coast Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, is designed for girls in third to sixth grade and will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16, at Merritt Island High School. The registration deadline is Feb. 1. This program includes an opportunity to participate in five different hands on activities that give girls an introduction to the different types of engineering disciplines and to meet women engineers who are leading these workshops. A separate program is offered for parents. Registration information is at SC.org/ IGEW. Several new workshop modules have been added this year. The module name and description follow: l 1A. Steady Hands Game. Students will learn about building electrical circuits. l 1B. Gears. Learn how engineers use gears to make work easier while you use LEGO gears to make a machine. l 1C. Airplanes. Aerodynamics and making a plane fly is what will happen in this workshop. Studnets will build a plane and make it fly all while learning what type of engineers work on planes and rockets. l 1D. Tie Dye and Forensics. Make a Tie Dye Bandana while you learn about chromatography and how it is used in forensics. l 1E. Chocolate Asphalt. Learn about road construction and what a civil engineer does while you make a chocolate asphalt cookie. l 1F. Leave it to Levers. Lifting heavy items can be...and you may win a car. difficult, but with the help of engineers this program will show you how to create an easier way to lift and move those heavy items. l 1G. Manufacturing Lip Gloss. Find out about manufacturing engineering while you make your own container of lip gloss. l 1H. Duct Tape Creations. Engineering comes alive with hand made creations that can be transformed from one thing to another all using duct tape while you make wallets, flowers and other creations. l 1I. Design a Dessert. Find out what a design engineer does as you design and construct a dessert. l 1J. Alkaseltzer Rockets. Learn about rocketry, aerospace and Newton s second law while making and launching rockets. l 1K Reverse Engineering a Yo Yo. Engineers some- times have to find out how something was built by taking it apart. You get to find out what makes a Yo Yo light up. l 1L. Design a Rollercoaster. Like rollercoasters? This is your chance to be the mechanical engineer that designs and builds one. l 1M. Tool Time. Hands on learning about the use of different tools and what s inside small electrical appliances. l 1N. Minute to Win It. Find out how a team of engineers make up each of the popular game show challenges and see how you would do as you play some of the most popular games during the minute to win it challenges. l 1O. New. A new workshop to be added. Girls who qualify for free or reduced lunch may receive a registration fee waiver. Visit the website for details. Space Coast Pops Orchestra concert on Jan. 12 to feature Copeland Davis The Space Coast Pops Orchestra will present A New Year s Celebration for the first concert of its 27th annual Subscription Series season at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Merritt Island First Baptist Church on State Road 520 and Courtenay Parkway, also known as 140 Magnolia. Conductor Dr. Candler Schaffer will direct the Pops Orchestra in compositions of Johann Strauss. Franz Lehar, Les Brown and Leonard Bernstein, and then present and accompany guest artist Copeland Davis, the pianist who regards the keyboard as his kingdom. Copeland appears as a jazz pianist, but he can send his instrument into pop, rock or classical ends of the spectrum. His skill includes playing to, with, and for his audience. His program will include some of the famous jazz numbers, performed in his style. Single concert tickets are $20 for general admission in advance at ticket outlets. They are $3 more at the door the day of the program. Call for further information, ticket outlet locations and single concert reserved seat tickets. Take a chance... Fundraiser - car give away 2013 Hyundai Veloster Candlelighters Amazing cause 12/17/12 page 2 To benefit children battling cancer Proud dsponso Sponsors Brevard Business snews; Images 4 Ever rphotog Photography All proceeds benefit Brevard County children battling cancer. Our 2013 sleek black Hyundai Veloster has been donated compliments of Brevard County Hyundai Dealers. Our drawing will be held February 9, 2013* at our 11th Annual Have-a-Heart Valentine s Extravaganza. For more information, please call or visit our web site at *Tickets for keys will be drawn by hand during the Valentine s Extravaganza. Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Dr., Indian Harbour Beach, FL This ticket is for the car drawing only. Tickets to the Valentine s Extravaganza are sold separately. You do not need to be present to win. Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid Driver s License. Winner is responsible for taxes, tag and license. No prize substitutions. No cash value. Odds of winning are determined by the number of tickets sold. No purchase or contribution is necessary. Find out how you can help Contact us today 1875-A South Patrick Drive Indian Harbour Beach, FL Because kids can t fight cancer alone. Candlelighters of Brevard is a 501(c)3 tax exempt, non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. ID# A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling within the State. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State. BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 12 Call Adrienne Roth at for Advertising Information

13 Second annual charity bike event scheduled here Feb. 24; to feature six time Tour de France winner The Infinity Racing Organization Inc., a cycling association focused on supporting the local community, will host its second annual Gran Fondo Brevard on Sunday, Feb. 24. The Fondo, a special format charity bike ride event, will give riders the opportunity to compete in a timed course throughout Brevard County beginning at 7:30 a.m. starting from Viera High School. The ride has four routes, (Gran Fondo), 74.2 (Medio Fondo), 55 (Piccolo Fondo) and 20 (Mini Fondo) miles, which includes one of the longest, most challenging courses in the state, and the most scenic and diverse roads in the Southeast region. The bike course will challenge the stamina of riders of all skill levels, among them six time Tour de France and former national champion Kevin Livingston. Along with the cycling event, this year s program will feature a 5K Gran Fundo Walk/Run that will go around Viera High School and back. Following both events will be a party to include local food, retail, and service vendors. There will be several athletic and health testing activities available geared toward improving the health and well being of the attendees. All proceeds of Gran Fondo Brevard will benefit the KLD Youth Foundation. The nonprofit organization provides outside of school programs to address the growing problem of unsupervised youths in Brevard County. The KLD mission is to change lives by educating and empowering young people, one life at a time. We are thrilled to bring a Gran Fondo event to our community for the second time, said Daniel Ciuro, president of Infinity Racing Organization. We are even more honored to have the support of these pro cyclists, who know the value that KLD provides to the local area. All proceeds will benefit the school (KLD Learning Center), and we look forward to seeing these funds used toward their school development project that will help make their vision of a proper boarding school a reality. Mechanical and SAG support will be provided along with pre, during, and post ride food and refreshments for the participants. Gran Fondo is an Italian term which loosely translates to big ride. Gran Fondos are long distance, mass participation cycling events, not races. The participation ranges from professionals to recreational cyclists. Children are accepted into KLD programs without regard for race, gender, disability, religion, or national or ethnic origin. Financial support for KLD comes from state funds, grants, and private donations. KLD designs individual plans for each child to holistically develop his or her body, mind and spirit. The key to KLD s success is the personal, individualized attention given to each particular challenge of each student. Area firm Beach Organics Skin Care now available at The Jungle Organic COCOA Beach Organics Skin Care, a local, organic bath and body products company, has announced a new partnership with The Jungle Organic in Indialantic on A1A. An organic market, Jungle Organics boasts the only organic restaurant in Brevard County, and offers the finest quality of natural and organic foods, produce, supplements and health and beauty products for the whole family. We are so delighted to be a part of this wonderful organic market in Indialantic, said businesswoman Susan Moore, president and chief executive officer of Beach Organics Skin Care. The folks at Jungle Organic share our mission of health, wellness and the importance of eating organic and using organic products on your body. Beach Organics Skin Care manufactures a full range of bath and body products, including shampoos. Handmade in small batches, and using natural, organic ingredients, the Beach Organics line has CCOF organic certification. The complete product range is available at its headquarters in Cocoa, The Bath Cottage in Cocoa Village, D. Rochelle in Satellite Beach, Island Therapeutic Massage in Merritt Island, Wellspring Medical in Suntree, Nature s Market in Melbourne, and now at Jungle Organic in Indialantic. Roseate Spoonbill. Photo by Rob Varley Celebrate Birding at Birding Festival 12/24/12 page 13 Over 300 species of birds to be seen Field Trips Classroom Presentations Pelagic Boat Trip Exhibits & More! Event Sponsors: 45th Annual Installation Banquet Friday, January 18, 2013 Cocoa Crowne Plaza Beach Melbourne Chamber Oceanfront 2605 N. Highway A1A, Indialantic awards dinner 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Black Tie Optional) new ad ed $50 per person or $750 for a Corporate Table of 10 Sponsorships are Available. RSVP by January 11th to (321) or online, Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 13

14 AT&T 4G LTE now available in the Melbourne area, customers to benefit from the ultra fast mobile Internet AT&T has turned on its 4G LTE network in Melbourne, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. The benefits of the new technology include: l Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering mobile Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Customers can stream, download, upload and game faster than ever before. l Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE compatible devices, including new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the Sony Xperia TL, LG Optimus G, Samsung Galaxy S III, Motorola ATRIX HD, HTC One X, Nokia Lumia 920, Samsung Galaxy Note II, HTC One X+, Samsung ATIV smart PC and ASUS VivoTab RT. l Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how long it takes to start downloading a web page or file once you ve sent the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming, two way video calling and telemedicine. l More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource, and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better network experience. We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Melbourne responds to what customers want from their mobile experience more, faster, on the best devices, said AT&T Florida President Marshall Criser III. AT&T s innovation and investment has resulted in the nation s largest 4G network, covering more than 285 million people with ultra fast speeds and a more consistent user experience. Even as AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage, customers can get 4G speeds outside of 4G LTE areas on our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike competitors, where smartphone customers fall back to slower 3G technologies when outside of LTE coverage. AT&T also is a leading developer of distributed antenna systems, which utilize multiple small antennas to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging. Over the past five years, AT&T has invested more than $115 billion into operations and into acquiring spectrum and other assets that have enhanced our wireless and wired networks. Since 2007, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a July 2012 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. Investment Heroes. Junior Achievement of the Space Coast and BCC Foundation offer scholarship Junior Achievement of the Space Coast, in coordination with the Brevard Community College Foundation, is offering a one year, full tuition scholarship to be awarded to a graduating resident of Brevard County who participated in a Junior Achievement program. This scholarship has an estimated value of $6,120. The scholarship recipient will attend BCC classes beginning in the fall 2013 semester. The award will be valid for the fall 2013 and spring 2014 semesters, for a maximum of one academic year or 30 credit hours, whichever comes first. To qualify for the scholarship, a minimum grade point average of 2.5 is required, as is a teacher statement that confirms the applicant s participation in a Junior Achievement program. Each applicant must first be accepted to BCC and obtain a student ID. The application may then be completed and submitted through the BCC Foundation s online scholarship system. Two links provided by BCC can guide and assist applicants: A guide to enrollment may be accessed at to enrollment/first time student.cfm; the scholarship application guide is at the site resources/foundation/student scholarships. The scholarship award will likely be presented to the winning applicant at Junior Achievement of the Space Coast s Business Hall of Fame black tie gala on March 9 at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto. For more information, contact Kristin Schreiner at or at kschreiner@jaspacecoast.org. The BCC Foundation number is or visit Coastal Health 12/10/12 page 2 Make it happen. With loans that give your business more financial control. Let us help you grow with business lending expertise from Regions. You have big plans for your business. We have the ways to help you achieve them with more financial control than you ve ever had before. 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15 AMBULANCE AMBULANCE SERVICES SERVICES OF OF ACCREDITATION ACCREDITATION ON ON COMMISSION COMMISSION BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Representatives from aerospace industry to visit Tallahassee to participate in Florida Space Day Representatives from Florida s aerospace industry will visit Tallahassee on March 6 to participate in Florida Space Day and share with legislators the opportunities the industry brings to Florida and the nation s space program. Since Florida is the third largest space industry in the nation, the decisions made in both Tallahassee and Washington D.C., in regard to the space program will greatly affect the state, said Don White Jr., chairman of Florida Space Day This year s event is critical as the state s space industry continues to expand and change to face the dynamic international marketplace, he said. In addition to more traditional space related industries like space launches, ground and payload processing, and satellite programs, industries with less traditional ties to space including clean energy, environmental monitoring, cyber security and life sciences will also serve as key contributors to Florida s near term space economy. During Space Day, industry leaders and other aerospace supporters will meet with House and Senate members, as well as the lieutenant governor, to discuss these growing areas of the state s $8 billion space industry, and determine the best strategies for leveraging these markets for Florida s benefit in the years ahead. Aerospace means business and that translates into high tech, high paying jobs for Florida, said White. It s imperative that Florida s legislators, local officials and the business community continue to work together to position the state to capture new opportunities as this industry transitions. 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With Florida s tested capabilities, it is poised to continue capitalizing on emerging aerospace opportunities. Home to two of just eight commercially licensed spaceports in the country, Florida is one of only three states conducting commercial orbital launches. We want Florida to continue its aggressive stance to create a robust atmosphere for space business, said White. Florida Space Day participants include: Abacus Technology Corporation, AECOM, ASRC Aerospace Corp., Astrotech Space Operations, ATK Space Systems, Bionetics, The Boeing Co., Brevard Workforce, CSR, Delaware North Companies, Dynamac Corp., Economic Development Commission of Florida s Space Coast, Harris Corp., Indyne, ITT Exelis, L2 Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Millennium Engineering & Integration, Northrop Grumman Space Gateway Support, QinetiQ North America, SAIC, Space Coast Launch Services, Space Florida, SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and URS. To learn more about the event, visit FloridaSpaceDay or Twitter Matrix Composites awarded contract to produce key components for U.S. Army ROCKLEDGE Matrix Composites Inc. has been awarded a multimillion dollar contract from Materials Sciences Corp. (MSC) to produce carbon fiber reinforced composite hardback assemblies for the U.S. Army s Reduced Weight Missile Launcher (RWML) Program. The contract was awarded to Matrix Composites to continue the U.S. Army s Armed Scout Helicopter (ASH) and Joint Attack Munition Systems (JAMS) Project Office s goals for reduced weight, low cost and long life assemblies for the Kiowa Helicopter. Production of the hardback assemblies will be performed in Matrix Composites Rockledge manufacturing plant and is expected to be complete by MSC chose to partner with Matrix Composites for its cost competitiveness, full service capabilities and 21 year heritage in the military and aerospace sectors. 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16 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Palm Bay Police Lt. Steve Bland graduates from the elite FBI National Academy; 10 week training session Palm Bay Police Lt. Steve Bland has successfully completed an intensive 10 week session of specialized training at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Bland becomes the ninth member of the Palm Bay Police Department to graduate from the elite training course that is only offered to the world s top law enforcement officers by invitation only. Bland was part of the 251st session of the academy. As an FBI National Academy graduate, he enters into a select group made up of less than one percent of the nation s law enforcement officers. They were handpicked by their departments and, along with about 250 other officers, completed the 10 week course, which began Sept. 30 at the FBI training facility. The course included instruction in law, behavioral science, forensic science, understanding terrorism/terrorist mindsets, leadership development, communication, and health and fitness. I m honored to have been a part of this program and proud to have represented this department, said Bland. This type of focused training is so beneficial and will help us raise the level of professionalism in everything we do here and I m thankful to have been a part of it. Bland is a 16 year veteran of the department. During his tenure he has served in patrol, investigations, as a field training officer, in youth services and special investigations. He is currently assigned as a lieutenant supervising the Special Victims Unit, Youth Services, Major Case Unit, Special Investigations Unit, Crime Scene Unit, and also serves as watch commander and SWAT commander. In addition to the FBI National Academy course, he has also completed training for the Certified Public Manager designation, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Leadership Academy, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Middle Management and Tactical Leadership Commander program. Bland is currently attending Columbia College at Patrick Air Force Base pursuing the completion of a degree in criminal justice. I believe Lt. Bland is an example of what we all strive for and that is to be always reaching higher to do better, said Palm Bay Police Chief Doug Muldoon. To have been selected and have successfully completed this level of training says a lot about him and his dedication, not only to serve but also to go above and beyond. The FBI National Academy has long been a benchmark for professional continuing education. Participants are drawn from every state in the union, from U.S. territories, and from more than 170 partner nations. Electronic artists festival set for UCF Arena on Jan. 11; tickets are on sale at website ORLANDO The Lights Out Festival, a one day audio visual playground created by Dementia Events, will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the UCF Arena. The program will showcase a roster of both established and up and coming electronic artists. With a mix of national and local acts, the announced performer lineup at the indoor venue will include Lil Jon, DJ Blend, Brass Knuckles, Project 46, Loudpvck, and PatrickReza. Additional entertainers for the festival will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets for the festival are on sale at the UCF Arena or call (800) The tickets are also sold at and Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets start at $27, plus applicable fees, and are subject to a price increase on the day of the show. The Lights Out Festival was designed by a team of dedicated music lovers looking to bring the best elements of the underground scene above ground. It is the second initiative in a series of electronic music festivals set to take place seasonally, and around the country. Dementia Events is a Miami based operation formed by young entrepreneurs Jeremy Carpenter and Jeremie Akiba. The duo first united in an effort to bring regular, affordable music showcases to Miami s electronic music scene. The Lights Out Music Festival is the first venture of its kind for Dementia Events. The Global Spectrum managed UCF Arena is home to the UCF men s and women s basketball programs, as well as concerts, family shows and other attractions for the Central Florida area. Visit for more information on upcoming events. King Center new ad ed BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 16 Call Adrienne Roth at for Advertising Information

17 Gov. Scott chooses area businessman Travis Proctor of tech firm ndtartemis for Innovators Under 40 honor TALLAHASSEE The winners of the 2012 Governor s Innovators in Business Awards were announced by Gov. Rick Scott. Among those to receive accolades is Brevard County s Travis Proctor, chief executive officer of ndtartemis, a leading information technology provider. The Governor s Innovators Under 40 program recognizes Florida residents under 40 who own or lead a Florida company with annual revenue of $1 million or more and who have created at least 10 jobs since January Scott said, My number one mission is to grow jobs for Florida families, and the successes these companies have experienced represent job opportunities being created in Florida. I am proud to announce another group of award winners. The awards recognize outstanding contributions toward improving and diversifying Florida s economy plus distinctive community investment efforts, particularly relating to industries targeted for economic development and high wage job growth. This award was really earned by the entire team at ndtartemis, said Proctor. I could not be more proud of the outstanding group of professionals whose everyday commitment to our clients has served to fuel our growth. His company, ndtartemis, has continued to grow in a down economy, adding several new technology jobs in the fourth quarter of the year. With a focus on efficiency and return on investment for their clients, they solve business challenges by better managing tech services. Dubbed the IT company, ndtartemis serves as an extension of their customer s business, saving overhead while delivering dedicated expertise to manage network, computer and hosted services. Headquartered in Melbourne, ndtartemis is a multifaceted, end to end IT solutions and managed services provider. The company helps clients solve business critical challenges through proven processes and innovative uses of technology paired with comprehensive support. Services include IT infrastructure monitoring and support, computer sales, network design and installation, cloud solutions, hosting, co location, web development, telecommunications, structured cabling, phone systems, and software development. The company serves customers throughout the nation. For more information, visit Enterprise Florida, a partnership between Florida s business and government leaders, is the principal economic development organization for the state of Florida. They coordinate this annual program, formerly the Governor s Business Diversification Awards, now in its 29th year. For more information, visit California Guitar Trio, Montreal Guitar Trio to perform live Jan. 31 in Melbourne The Henegar Center for the Arts and the Brevard Music Group will put on a live concert featuring a return engagement of California Guitar Trio. The Henegar Music Series event will also feature the Montreal Guitar Trio. The concert will be at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Henegar Center in downtown Melbourne. The California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio will showcase the talents of six virtuoso guitarists. Representing four countries (Japan, Canada, Belgium, and U.S.), they fuse more than 40 years of combined performing experience into one unique six by 6 string called the phenomensemble. In a surprising way, California Guitar Trio s steel stringed guitars blend naturally with Montreal Guitar Trio s nylon stringed guitars. Inspired in 2010 by an impromptu studio session together in Montreal, California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio have released a live recording (2011). The two trios tour again in , with visits planned for 20 cities (and counting) in the U.S. and Canada. The Henegar Center is fully handicapped accessible at 625 E. New Haven Ave., in the downtown Melbourne Theatre District. The California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio concert tickets are on sale with reserved seating for the performance. Tickets range from $30 to $40, plus a $5 handling charge. They are available at the Henegar Center box office during regular business hours or by calling , or purchase them at The concert is a Brevard Music Group Production. Tickets may also be purchased at or by calling Additional information is also available at Brevard Physicians Network and Managed Physicians for Affordable Care Members Helping Seniors and Improving Healthcare Together, BPN and MPAC are cost effectively improving senior healthcare quality through their Accountable Care Organization BPN / MPAC MPAC ACO Patient Benefits include Providing better coordination of care between healthcare providers Keeping the new freedom ad of ed choice the patient chooses which physicians to visit Enhancing access to care (with extended hours where possible) Encouraging seniors to become involved in their healthcare Find a Physician and learn more about BPN and MPAC at or Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 17

18 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Keiser University to hold its first statewide commencement on Jan. 5 at the Bob Carr Arts facility in Orlando Keiser University will hold its first statewide commencement ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates throughout the state of Florida and those that attend classes online throughout the nation. The event begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in Orlando. The address is 401 W. Livingston St. U.S. Congressman Daniel Webster of Florida s 8th Congressional District will serve as winter commencement speaker. More than 400 graduates and 2,500 guests are expected to attend the ceremony. Typically, Keiser University s graduations are held campus by campus each year during the summer. A recent online survey indicated that students from across the state and nation desired a second opportunity to participate in a statewide winter ceremony. More than 35 years ago, Keiser University was founded on a serving the student first philosophy and this special event is another example of the university s evolution and commitment to meeting their needs. Additional speakers and special award recipients are in the confirmation process. Keiser University is a private, not for profit university serving nearly 18,000 students pursuing doctoral through associate degrees on 15 campuses, internationally and online. Keiser University employs more than 3,500 staff and faculty. The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, master s, and doctoral levels. Sixty two percent of Keiser University students graduate in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as health care fields. Keiser University s educational reach extends globally through its international programs, including the Latin Division, a cooperative agreement in the Eastern European nation of Moldova, and a campus in Shanghai, China. Fiber art exhibit to open at King Center Bold graphic designs, realistic pictorials and monochromatic abstracts are just some of the pieces that will be showcased during the exhibit A New Look at Fiber Art. Featuring the work of the Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists, the exhibit will be on display from Jan. 7 through Feb. 4 at the Harris Corp. Art Gallery of the Maxwell C. King Center lobby in Melbourne. The 12 members of the Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists consistently win awards with their pieces. The members include Barbara Bilbo, Jill Brown, Peggy Horsfield, Elizabeth King, Ellen Lindner, Bev O Connell, Dij Pacarro and Ruth Anne Parker. For additional information, call or send an e mail message to QuilterDij@earthlink.net. Buena Vida new ad ed Where can you Don t abandon find guaranteed your retirement investment income? plan. Rethink it. Everyone has retirement dreams. What can you do to help fund yours? Does your retirement income strategy work in today s environment and in tomorrow s? How will you protect If your market retirement fluctuations assets? and economic uncertainty have you Call second-guessing today and together your we ll investment find answers plan, to all it s your time questions. to Variable annuities are long-term investments suitable for take a closer look. With an Envision plan, we can help retirement funding and are subject to market fluctuations ensure and investment your goals risk. are measurable, reprioritize them if necessary, Guarantees and based adjust on your the claims-paying strategy to reflect ability realistic of the issuing insurance company. Guarantees apply to minimum income expectations from an annuity; and your they own do not comfort guarantee level an for investment risk. return or the safety of the underlying funds. Call today to get started. Together we ll go far Betts Silvernail First Vice President- Investment Officer Suntree Branch FA Name 3101 Casabella Place Compliance-Approved Title Melbourne, FL Address and Suite Number City Name, State Zip XXX-XXX-XXXX 8XX-XXX-XXXX betts.silvernail@wellsfargoadvisors.com Web or Address Investment and Insurance Products: NOT FDIC Insured NO Bank Guarantee MAY Lose Value Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved [74938-v2] ( v1) A1440 A14444 BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 18 Call Adrienne Roth at for Advertising Information

19 Accountable Care Organization Continued from page 1 Radke felt her organization was ready to take the next step on the road to improving the quality of care member physicians deliver to patients. In January, her organization formed a separate company Medical Practitioners for Affordable Care. MPAC, of which Radke is the executive director, an Accountable Care Organization. It was formed in order to have a launching pad to apply to become a Medicare Shared Savings ACO, said Radke, who came to her position at BPN after working on the insurance side of the health care industry, and for large health maintenance organizations for more than 20 years. The concept of an ACO was first discussed in 2006 by Elliot Fisher, director of the Center for Health Policy Research at Dartmouth Medical School, during a meeting of the Medicare Payment Advisory Committee, as experts sought ways to slow the costs of Medicare. Thousands of baby boomers (people born between the years 1946 and 1964) become eligible for Medicare every day and the trend will continue years into the future. Because of its potential cost savings and focus on quality, the ACO idea started gaining support within the industry as a step toward health care reform. The government began receiving its initial round of applications for the ACO Shared Savings Program in January The first ACOs were launched in April. ACOs are entities formed by groups of doctors and other health care providers that have agreed to work together to coordinate care for people with Medicare. The goal is to lower costs and improve care for patients, while rewarding practitioners for reaching certain quality standards. Participation in an ACO is purely voluntary for providers. The Medicare Shared Savings Program, and other initiatives related to ACOs, is made possible by the 2010 Affordable Care Act. The government estimates that federal savings from this initiative could be up to $940 million in the first four years. At the end of the year, if there is a savings that you have achieved, after hitting certain benchmarks, you share in the savings with the government. So there really is no downside to the program, she said. The higher the quality of care providers deliver, the more shared savings the providers may keep. If ACOs save money by getting beneficiaries the right care at the right time for example, by improving access to primary care so that patients can avoid a trip to the emergency room the ACO can share in those savings with Medicare. MPAC made application in March hoping to be become part of the Medicare Shared Savings Program. We had to file a 1,100 page application explaining in great detail how we were going to meet 33 quality measures, including how we could achieve cost savings without rationing care. The quality measures relate to care coordination and patient safety, appropriate use of preventive health services, improved care for at risk populations, and the patient and caregiver experience of care. In June, MPAC received confirmation that it had been approved to be one of the first 154 ACOs in the U.S., said Radke, whose organization has a three year contract with Medicare and is one of 10 ACOs in Florida. This is huge. We are excited to be a part of it. I am passionate about it. I just think we are gong to be able to really change the landscape of health care in Brevard County, as it pertains to the senior population we will be taking care of. We feel like we can save money through this program, she said. As more providers make application to be part of the program, Radke expects there will be roughly 300 ACOs in the U.S. in January. There is one more round that will go live in January of 2013 and then the process closes for a year. These ACOs across the nation have entered into agreement with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, taking responsibility for the quality of care they provide to people with Medicare coverage in return for the opportunity to share in savings realized through high quality, well coordinated care. This is not just about keeping patients in our ACO, said Radke. We are going to extend our communication to physicians who are not in our ACO. We are in partnership with everybody in the local health care community. We re working with Wuesthoff and with Health First. We want to send a very loud message that we are not exclusive, and that is very important. The MPAC physicians had to upgrade their infrastructure including information technology systems to participate in the program. Physician groups in ACOs need a robust electronic health record system that is capable of advanced reporting, including disease registries and patient population case management. All of the 152 MPAC physicians in the program are converting to electronic medical record technology, said Radke. Our physicians have wholeheartedly embraced the transition. It s quite an undertaking to shift from paper to the electronic mode. I think it shows the level of commitment and dedication that our physicians have for this program. About 75 million Americans have more than one chronic disease, requiring coordination among multiple specialists and therapies, which can increase the potential for miscommunication, misdiagnosis, potentially conflicting interventions, and dangerous drug reactions, according to a report by the Institute of Medicine. Health professionals and patients frequently lack relevant and useful information at the point of care where decisions are made. Electronic health records and mobile technologies offer significant potential to capture and share health data better. Patients should be encouraged to use tools such as personal health information portals to actively engage in their care, said Radke. We have given our patients access to their own medical information. They can log in and see their medical history. If they are traveling, get sick, and end up in the emergency room, they can give their coded card to the ER doctor and the doctor will be able view their medical history and see what medicines they are taking. That medical history is electronic. The patient can go anywhere in the U.S., log in, and see it. The ACO initiative will also test the effectiveness of several innovative payment models and how they can help experienced organizations provide better care for beneficiaries, work in coordination with private payers, and reduce Medicare cost growth in general. These payment models will allow groups that are successful in achieving better health care and lower cost growth to move away from a payment system based mainly on volume under the current fee for service model, toward one where the ACO is paid based on the value of care it provides. If you look at where there is a lot of waste in the system, it s the duplication of testing, said Radke, adding, We now have a system that allows doctors to talk to each other. Each doctor in the ACO will have a complete medical record snapshot of the patient. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says better coordinated care can reduce unnecessary duplication of services, reduce preventable medical errors, and lower costs. According to a recent article from the Kaiser Family Foundation, Most hospitals and doctors get paid more by delivering more, not necessarily better, care. ACOs will reward providers for holding down costs and meeting certain quality measures, such as reducing hospital readmissions or emergency room visits. It continues, In many ways, ACOs aim to replicate the much touted models of care at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and the Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania, where hospitals and doctors coordinate their efforts within the same organization. Inefficiencies, an overwhelming amount of data, and other economic and quality barriers hinder the progress of improving health care, according to the Institute of Medicine. About 30 percent of health spending in 2009 roughly $750 billion was wasted on unnecessary services, excessive administrative costs, fraud, and other problems, says the Institute of Medicine. Better use of data is a critical element for a continuously improving health system, according to that report. People with Medicare have received information from the government about what an ACO could mean for them, and will receive additional information from their provider. Right now, we have about 15,000 patients who are assigned to our ACO. We are notifying them, letting them know their doctor is in the ACO. Nothing changes for them. That s the main message, she said. Large organizations around the nation including medical schools from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Michigan have contacted Radke. They want to include us in their work groups because we are one of the 154 ACOs they are looking to mine data from. It s very rewarding to be recognized for some of these accomplishments. These are organizations that really set the bar for health care. She added, But I only did the ACO application. The doctors are the ones doing the work. This is a big accomplishment for the community. Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 19

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