Networking groups like Coffee Club, pictured above, offer the opportunity to meet and interact with dozens of business owners and decision makers each and every week. Out of work or looking for a better job? Did you know networking can help you find more than half of available jobs that are not advertised? It’s true, at least 60 percent of job finders get their jobs through networking and like any other job search technique, there are good approaches and not so good approaches when you network. The purpose of networking is to gain information and expand your circle of contacts. You should... Read more
Martin Federal Credit Union’s “Dialog Stations” allow clients and tellers to be side-by-side, creating an inviting, open environment to do business in. Personal service with a smile. Building meaningful relationships. Listening. Those are the building blocks of every interaction Martin Federal Credit Union has with each of their members. It’s not an accident or happenstance; it’s a part of who they are, and who they have been for the past 33 years. As the credit union has continued to grow over the years, they have never wavered from putting clients first while providing a convenient,... Read more
The new Digestive and Liver Center of Florida office located off of Dean Road and Lake Underhill. Though times may be tough, they’re not always filled with doom and gloom. While larger companies reel in budgets and take anchor through a stormy economy, smaller businesses adapt quickly, allowing them to make a big splash in a competitive marketplace. After gaining popularity among locals, Eastside Bistro decided to expand their venue in summer 2010. “Our decision was based on our volume. We were turning away several large parties on many nights, we were on a wait and they wanted to be... Read more
In March of this year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Florida recognized a nonfarm payroll employment increase of 22,600. Although significant in comparison to many other states, keep in mind that Florida also reported some of the highest jobless numbers in the nation. When going back to work after a period of unemployment, there are the usual “lists” to make; What are your expenses? Second, what are the jobs that don’t fit your personality? Are you comfortable in a fast-paced, physically demanding profession where you constantly interact with diverse personalities? Finally,... Read more
It’s no shock that the economy is down around Orange County. It’s no shock that things need to change to attract the next wave of businesses that will help lead our community into the future. But it may just be a shock at just how proactive local government is being to help make it happen. One of the first, large scale initiatives to spur growth were the recent Economic and Job Summits held by Mayor Teresa Jacobs and her staff which brought government, key partners and local businesses together to discuss new ideas, potential changes and industry trends. With nine meetings in total,... Read more
