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BBN Vol. 32 No. 17 April 28, 2014 $1.00 Brevard Business News A Weekly Space Coast Business Magazine printed in Brevard County, Fla. since 1984 Laughlin McCarthy Group helps families plan for college By Ken Datzman BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth The Laughlin McCarthy Group, a full–service advisory team under the UBS Financial Services’ umbrella in Melbourne, works with clients in a wide range of areas, including the planning for their son or daughter’s college education, using tax–advantaged investment vehicles. From left: Dennis Laughlin, senior portfolio manager; Suzanne Clark, client–service associate; Brendan McCarthy, vice president–wealth management; Brian Laughlin, vice president–wealth management; and Judy McCarthy, client–service associate. the community. “We work with these veterans on a multi–year basis, helping them acclimate back into society,” said Brian Laughlin. “These are guys who come back ‘shell–shocked.’ Basically, we fill the gaps the VA leaves open, and we befriend them. Right now, we are working with two veterans and their families. It’s a hands–on program, very PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS, INC. 32904 If you have a newborn son or daughter, now, without delay, is the time to begin making regular contributions to his or her higher–education savings plan. If you have two, three, or four youngsters and you desire to see them become college educated, call Fort Knox because the projected sticker price of tuition at a four–year private or public institution around the same time they will be looking at schools is gut–wrenching. In his book “Paying for College Without Going Broke,” author Kalman Chany pegs projected tuition costs for the 2029–2030 school year at $92,869 at a four–year private nonprofit institution, $71,373 at a four–year public out–of– state university, and $41,228 at a four–year public in–state college. The estimates include room and board. The projections are based on 5 percent annual increases. The spiraling upward trend of the cost of college in the U.S. — which has one of the most expensive higher– education systems in the world — is concerning as rising pricing shrinks accessibility to college opportunities while loading students with debt. “Higher education has become so expensive that some students will be paying on their college loans for 10, 15, even 20 years into the future, which will impact their retirement savings in general,” said Dennis Laughlin, the senior portfolio manager and first vice president of wealth management for the Laughlin McCarthy Group, under the UBS Financial Services Inc. umbrella in Melbourne. Student–loan debt in America has surpassed $1 trillion, overtaking credit–card debt for the first time in this nation, says the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. College presidents, politicians, families, and students alike are scrambling to find answers as a national discussion has begun. One of the focuses of the Laughlin McCarthy Group’s practice is showing families how to save and fund their son or daughter’s college education, through such investment tax–advantaged vehicles as 529 Plans and the Coverdell Education Accounts. The family oriented advisory team includes Brendan McCarthy, vice president–wealth management; Certified Financial Planner Brian Laughlin, vice president–wealth management and Dennis Laughlin’s son; Judy McCarthy, client–service associate and Brendan McCarthy’s mother; and Suzanne Clark, client–service associate. They are active in their communities in service roles. Brian Laughlin, for example, a U.S. Army veteran and finance graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, helps steer the nonprofit Sentinels of Freedom Space Coast, an organization that reaches out to severely injured returning war veterans. Sentinels of Freedom helps the veterans become independent and successful members of low in scope in terms of numbers. As an organization, we are helping to change their lives.” “Part of our business model is being involved in the community,” added Brendan McCarthy, who comes from a family whose community volunteer roots go back more Please see Laughlin McCarthy Group, page 19 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Melbourne High’s ‘Fostering Connections’ project advances to international event You’ve prepared for a rewarding retirement. the most of it. 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The key resources include computers, cellphones, teen–to–teen mentoring, scholarships for athletics and extracurricular activities, help with finding a job, tutoring, and assistance with obtaining driver’s licenses. Through collaboration with Brevard County Legal Aid, Fostering Connections is providing teens in foster care with the critical assets they need to become successful and independent young adults. Among the teens who age out of foster care, “one in four will be incarcerated, more than one in five will be homeless, and four in 10 will not graduate high school,” research shows. The Fostering Connections team consists of students Sydney Markham, Dominic D’Alessandro, Zoe D’Alessandro, Lee Deffebach, Kimberly Bress, Jesse Kessler, Katie Galluscio, Malia Byrtus, Olamide Onasoga and Meagan Tumiatti. Major stakeholders in the community providing Fostering Connections with support include Jeffrey Mahl, dependency circuit court judge; Mick Hansen, clinical supervisor at Devereux; Dr. Sally Shinn, Brevard Public Schools; and Mike Hubler, executive director of the South Brevard Sharing Center. Winning second place at the state competition earned the Melbourne High team an invitation to the international competition where they will present their Fostering Connections project. Only two teams were selected from all of the high schools in Florida to present at the international competition. “It is quite an honor to be representing not just Melbourne High School, but also the entire state of Florida at the Future Problem–Solving International Competition,” said the Melbourne High coaches, Pamela Bress, a staff attorney at Brevard County Legal Aid, and Diane Grover, a teacher at Melbourne High. The International Future Problem–Solving Competition will be held June 12–15 at Iowa State University. The Future Problem–Solving Program International was established in 1974 by Dr. E. Paul Torrance at the University of Georgia. It has grown to include students from 42 states and 16 countries. Hundreds of thousands of students participate each year in the program. The Fostering Connections Community Project Team from Melbourne High is actively fund–raising in order to cover the team costs to attend the competition. The team would “greatly appreciate the community’s support.” By making a donation to the South Brevard Sharing Center, with a notation that it is for “Fostering Connections,” you can help get the team to Iowa for the competition, and earn a tax deduction at the same time. Mail your donation to Coach Pamela Bress at Brevard County Legal Aid, 1058 Harvin Way, Suite 100, Rockledge, Fla., 32955. For questions about the event, Bress at 795–6205. APRIL 28, 2014 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Health First Foundation awards 21 scholarships to graduating seniors ROCKLEDGE — The Health First Foundation recently awarded 21 $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors at 13 area high schools who will be pursuing degrees in medical–oriented studies at various colleges across the region. The criteria for scholarship selection included grade–point average, school and community activities, financial need and a written essay by applicants on their career goals and future plans. Seventy–three applications were received and reviewed by the selection committee. Winners are eligible for a second–year grant of an additional $1,000 if they continue their studies and maintain a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship program is made possible by the Health First Foundation’s community fund–raising efforts, as well as individual donors who provide financial gifts for named scholarships. The following students received named scholarships: l Carol Buydos — Palm Bay High School; Genevieve Brombacher Memorial Scholarship. l Danielle Wells — Cocoa High School; Dr. Thomas Garell Memorial Scholarship. l Sebastian Ortero — Viera High School; Marjorie E. Spezzano Scholarship. l Ryan Zinone — Melbourne Central Catholic High School; Vince Spezzano Memorial Scholarship. l Alexandra Knodel — Holy Trinity High School; Dr. Robert and Patricia Griffin Scholarship. l Haley Gaume –Melbourne Central Catholic High School; Dr. Brian P. Gibbons Memorial Scholarship. l Ellie Hudgins — Rockledge High School; Shirley Ann Lopez Memorial Scholarship. l Indiaella Kemm–Piniero — Merritt Island High School; Bruce A. Mochwart Scholarship (JROTC). These students received Health First Foundation Scholarships: l Whitney Sylliac– Bayside High School. l Sara Stavros — Cocoa Beach High School. l Romani Wahba — Cocoa Beach High School. l Christopher Yanick — Cocoa Beach High School. l Courtnie Curry– Eau Gallie High School. l Natasha Humes — Eau Gallie High School. l Alexandra Horn — Edgewood High School. l Rebecca Campbell — Melbourne High School. l Melanie Williams — Melbourne High School. l Jennifer Le– Palm Bay High School. l Sevonte Miller — Rockledge High School. l Shelby Dugan — Satellite High School. l Allison Schleeper — Viera High School. For more information on this program, call 434–7353. Naming opportunities for scholarships are also available for the 2014 school year. Learn everything there is to know about your Mac or iPad ® ® Get 4 hours for training for only $39! 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APRIL 28, 2014 FULL COLOR WWW.MELBOURNECC.ORG | 321.727.0793 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 3 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Employers need to do more to help maintain careers of employees with babies By Leandra Preston–Sidler UCF Forum columnist It’s amazing how quickly humans adapt to changing circumstances. A few months ago I wrote about how incredibly challenging my first month of life was with a newborn — what many refer to as “baby boot camp,” a perfect term since that’s exactly what it was like thrust into a completely new state of being where life is organized around one thing. Now that I am back to work full–time and trying to write a dissertation and keep my house livable, boot camp has become how to get anything (or rather, everything) done with a very needy little one demanding all my time when I have so many other demands and responsibilities. In my Women’s Studies classes I teach about “the second shift”: women working during the day and coming home to domestic responsibilities, essentially working two full–time jobs. It is more commonly called “doing it all,” one BBN Brevard Business News 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D West Melbourne, FL 32904 (321) 951–7777 fax (321) 951–4444 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 email [email protected]. 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 email [email protected]. BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 4 unplanned outcome from the women’s liberation movement. While women gained access to the workforce (albeit still unequally), they also predominately maintain primary childcare and home responsibilities. While we can rightfully cite stay–at–home fathers or egalitarian households to counter this notion, according to the Labor Department’s 2011 “American Time–Use Survey,” men spend on average one third less time on housework and childrearing than women. Statistically, significantly more women are primary caregivers and do the majority of housework whether they work full–time. My situation is unique because I teach online, which means working full–time from home. The upside is I do not spend an exorbitant amount of my salary on childcare, but the downside is actually trying to work full–time at home. When my husband is not home, I temporarily become a single parent during those periods, like others do. But even when he is home, I still find it hard to get everything done. I am luckier than some, because at least I have a willing partner in all of this. However, this is not only about me, since many folks– men and women–work at home with children present without the option of expensive childcare or for other reasons. This is an issue of class as well as convenience. My position is a luxury, as childcare is not an option for many working parents but a necessity, whether they can afford it. Excuse me for a moment. The baby is crying. When I was pregnant, I was shocked at how things worked. I was permitted 12 weeks of unpaid parental leave. Unpaid parental leave seems like a penalizing oxymoron because having a baby means one needs pay more than ever. My accrued sick time allowed me to receive a paycheck on leave but I was not sick. Being a teacher meant I could only take off six weeks or I would lose another semester, which extended beyond my allowance. The United States is dreadfully behind other countries when it comes to taking care of folks on parental leave. Sweden and Norway have the best parental leave in the world–more than a year of combined pay for the mother and father. Canada provides a year at partial pay. The United States is the only industrialized nation that does not mandate that parents of newborns get paid leave. Some argue that having a child is a choice, and institutions should not have to accommodate personal decisions. And it certainly is a choice. But folks should be permitted to have children and still maintain careers. Loyal employees should be supported whether we choose to have children. The fact is, many people have children — and the strength of professions is in long–term employees. Not being provided a more substantial leave after working for an employer many years is disheartening, particularly if the employees have never taken off for any other reason. To equalize, maybe employers could offer a six or 12–week time off to non– parent employees every five years for personal benefit. Healthy employees mean healthy businesses. Most days I juggle like a clown–grading, online discussions for class, attending meetings as needed, squeezing in dissertation research and writing, chairing committees, and whatever else work requires. Then there is the baby. “Duty calls” has become “doodie calls.” She is my number one priority–but meeting expectations and deadlines, obviously, are important, too. I have an exceptionally supportive work environment so I am better off than most and I want to excel in my career, but I do not want to create the impression that I am falling behind because I have a baby. But I am falling behind on sleep. And personal time. And showers. And that pesky dissertation. To first establish my career, I waited almost 40 years to have a baby. I don’t want to compromise that or the developmental and precious time with my baby in her first year of life. Because, as the Rolling Stones say, “You can’t always get what you want.” But you can certainly try. Leandra Preston–Sidler is an instructor in the University of Central Florida’s Women’s Studies. She can be reached at Leandra.Preston–[email protected]. Cocoa Beach JDRF Walk a big success as 1,000 people took part in fund–raiser An estimated 1,000 people of all ages recently gathered at Cocoa Beach’s Lori Wilson Park for the annual “Walk to Cure Diabetes,” an event hosted by the Central Florida Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. More than $131,000 was raised to help support Type 1 diabetes research. The work of JDRF is to eliminate T1D and lessen the impact it has on the lives of those living with the disease. This year’s walk was headed by Corporate Chairman Joe Mirachi, the chief executive officer of Merritt Island– based KSC Federal Credit Union. KSCFCU joined 74 other teams made up of companies, friends and families. “We had our biggest team so far,” said Mirachi. “Our fund–raising efforts included dress–down days, employee lunches, and more. We also accepted donations from our members and staff and their friends and family to help support the cause. We were thrilled to learn we earned first place, raising an astounding $7,936.42. I was honored to be a part of this event, and I encourage other organizations to get involved next year.” Funds are still being collected for this event through June 30. If you would like to donate online, visit www.JDRF.org. Checks can also be mailed to JDRF at 370 Center Pointe Circle, Suite 1154, Altamonte Springs, Fla., 32701. Please note the Brevard JDRF Walk on your checks. As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF is currently sponsoring $530 million in scientific research in 17 countries. In 2012 alone, JDRF provided more than $110 million to T1D research. More than 80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research–related education. In 2012 “Forbes” magazine named JDRF one of its five “All–Star” charities, citing the organization’s efficiency and effectiveness. Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 28, 2014 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Viera Voice Wrap up SPORTS /ƚ͛ƐůůͲ^ƚĂƌƟŵĞĨŽƌƚŚĞ sŝĞƌĂͬ^ƵŶƚƌĞĞ>ŝƩůĞ>ĞĂŐƵĞ the county Majors softball championship. In all, there were 87 young athletes selected to one of the eight All-Star teams representing the VSLL this season. Viera will also be the host the Southeast Regional tournament for Seniors Aug. 5-11. VV VIERA VOICE Photo DĞŵďĞƌƐŽĨƚŚĞϮϬϭϬsŝĞƌĂͬ^ƵŶƚƌĞĞ>ŝƩůĞ>ĞĂŐƵĞůůͲ^ƚĂƌďĂƐĞͲ ďĂůůƚĞĂŵƉĂǀĞĚƚŚĞǁĂLJĨŽƌƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌ͛ƐůůͲ^ƚĂƌƐƚŽƉůĂLJĂƚƚŚĞ ^ŽƵƚĞĂƐƚĞƌŶZĞŐŝŽŶĂů,ĞĂĚƋƵĂƌƚĞƌƐŝŶtĂƌŶĞƌZŽďŝŶƐ͕'Ă͘ BY CARL KOTALA It’s time to create a few more memories, which is certainly what the Viera/ Suntree Majors All-Stars did last year, winning the state championship and advancing all the way to the Southeast ϐnal. Most of those players are now on the Junior level, which features 13 and 14 year olds. The teams were announced June 15, with All-Star play beginning at the end of June for the 9-10 and 11-year old teams and July 5 for the Majors, Juniors and Seniors. “We’re excited about our Juniors team because we have a lot of talented 14 year olds as well,” VSLL president Eric Power said. “Now, we’re going to pool the 13-year olds with the 14 year olds.” Other teams to look out for will be the 9-10 year-old All ͳʹ Stars. Because the league had so many players this season, ϐent squads—the Green team and the Gold team. Considering last year’s 9-10 year-old team reached the state championship game, the VSLL has doubled its chances of returning to the big game. Christian Smallwood, who played a key role on last year’s Majors team that brought national attention to the Viera Suntree Little League, is again playing on the Majors level and should be a force as the VSLL tries to make another long postseason run. Other teams competing for Viera during the All-Star season include the 9-10 year-old and Majors division softball teams. Viera’s All-Stars could be a team to watch in the Majors division considering the Thundering Herd won sŝĞƌĂͬ ^ƵŶƚƌĞĞ>ŝƩůĞ >ĞĂŐƵĞ ůů^ƚĂƌƌŽƐƚĞƌ MAJORS BASEBALL Peter Balsitis Christian Smallwood Zach Kaye Ale Cortina Cameron Cannon Brannon Dimare Matthew Pillado Ryan Flajole Alex Balsitis Kyle Dentmon Jake Barrett Tyler Sexton Manager: Rob Dimare Coach: Dave Balsitis Coach: Jason Allen MAJORS SOFTBALL Aly Loyd Savannah Simpson Molly McLaughlin Kaitlyn Jensen Amanda Fentress Kellie Bobango Haley Roundy Casey Cohen Logan Ewing Carly Kish Stephanie Vetrano Manager: Suzanne Sanborne Coach: Greg Loyd ϵͳϭϬ^>> GOLD TEAM Tyler Pruett Chris Murphy Ryan Adams Zach Taylor Tyler Midl Jackson Taylor Eric Adler Trey Schaneville Zach Kornick Connor Leary Joe Malatino Manager: Brandon Taylor Coach: Bobby Pruett Coach: Joe Madl GREEN TEAM Evan Blake Shawn Humphrey Joe Veltri Billy Barrett Jacob Aulicino Dane Campbell Karsun Barrett Nick Durgin Ryan Tsarnas Dustin Belknap Caleb Smallwood Thomas Kaye Preston Konold Manager: Lew Veltri Coach: Dave Belknap Coach: Shawn Humphrey ϵͬϭϬ^K&d>> Hannah Alba Makayla Brewer Corrin Flajole Daphne Furman Zoie Hatley Madison Headley Taylor Jensen Summer Johnson Livi King Sadie McLaughlin Olivia Nimmo Lauren Rozic ȈʹͲͳͳ Katie Shine Manager: Russell Sanborne Coach: Joe Pallante Coach: Paul Rozic ϭϭͳzZͳK>^>> JT Santos Cameron Matos Colton Farrington Kevin Murphy Carson Helton Mason Behrens Jack Szachacz Kyler Doane Connor Scheer BJ Lanza Alex Roundy Manager: Keith Szachacz Coach: Gary Doane Coach: Brandon Lanza JUNIORS BASEBALL Alex Klinger Ryley Howe Nathan Beck Bailey Hewitt Jordan Cummings Jack Wagner Brody Legate Anthony Martinez Dylan Owens Devon Pishalski Ian Swan Bryson Wallace Anthony Iannaccone Manager: Steve Martinez Coach: Kevin Beck Coach: Aaron Pishalski SENIORS BASEBALL CJ Aguirre Gabriel Ahrendt Bradley Bierman Augustine D’Arco Connor Hermida Nicholas Loyd Kevin Trainor Chris LaChance Jason Martell Alex Wojahn Jake Glendinning Devon Lorentzen Max Menkes Manager: Mitch Ahrendt Coach: Matt Aguirre vieravoice.com To Be Continued ... APRIL 28, 2014 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 5 BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 6 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 28, 2014 BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS BBN March of Dimes walk for stronger, healthier babies is scheduled for April 26 at Space Coast Stadium March for Babies, the nation’s oldest walking event which honors healthy babies and those born too soon or too sick, will take place April 26 at Space Coast Stadium in Viera. Hundreds of walkers will join forces as individuals or as a family or company team to give all babies a healthy start in life. “It’s been a very productive campaign supporting the mission of the March of Dimes and I can’t wait to share this special day with all fund–raisers,” said Sean Gregory, March of Dimes event chairman and president at Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. “When you participate in March for Babies, you are walking for stronger, healthier babies. That’s a cause everyone can feel good about supporting.” Gregory has been a loyal supporter of March for Babies. A father of three, he feels the mission of the March of Dimes should be embraced by the community so that all moms and dads can be spared the pain of having a premature baby or one with a birth defect. Where you can you Don’t abandon find fi nd guaranteed your investment plan. retirement income? income? 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 Ifyour market fluctuations and economic uncertainty have retirement assets? Betts Silvernail Callsecond-guessing today and together we’ll find answers to all you your investment plan, it’syour timequestions. to pick up BBN Variable annuities are long-term investments suitable for take a closer look. 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The event’s top corporate partner is Publix Super Markets Inc. Other local sponsors include Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center, Lexus of Melbourne and OB Hospitalist Group, Health First Inc., Wuesthoff Health System, Parrish Medical Center, and Makoto’s. The media partners include Lite Rock 99.3, “Viera Voice,” SCB Marketing, Brighthouse Networks, “Florida Today” Communications and “Brevard Business News.” The 2014 March for Babies is sponsored by Kmart, Macy’s, Famous Footwear, Cigna, Sanofi Pasteur, Mission Pharmacal and United Airlines. Book signing at B&N for local authors Leigh Duncan and Diane Burke Barnes & Noble at 1955 W. New Haven Ave. in West Melbourne will host a book–signing event at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. The booking signing is for Leigh Duncan and Diane Burke. The two local, nationally published authors will be signing books as personalized gifts for Mother’s Day. 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Proceeds will benefit academic initiatives and scholarships. “We are honored to recognize Henri Landwirth and Paul Mears, Jr. for their contributions to the hospitality industry, as well as their undeniable influence in our community,” said Dr. Abraham Pizam, dean of Rosen College. “We hope our industry partners and friends will join us to celebrate this special occasion.” Landwirth is a hotelier, philanthropist and founder of Give Kids the World, a 70–acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida that creates “magical memories” for children with life–threatening illnesses and their families. Landwirth’s roots in the Central Florida hospitality industry run deep, starting in 1954 when he managed the 100–room Starlight Motel in Cocoa Beach. Mears Jr. is the chairman of Mears Transportation and the son of company founder, Paul Mears Sr. The younger Mears has guided the company for almost 40 years and helped transform it from three taxicabs to a ground– transportation industry leader. Mears Transportation is also an active community partner, providing free transportation to families staying at the Give Kids the World Village for the last 25 years. Sponsorship and ticket information for The Pineapple Ball will be available online at hospitality.ucf.edu/the– pineapple–ball. Tickets will go on sale starting May 5. If you have any questions about the event, contact Premila Whitney at (407) 903–8020 or [email protected]. For the last three years, Rosen College has partnered with the National Association for Catering and Events to perform the induction into the Central Florida Hospitality Hall of Fame through the Grand Tour Gala. However, neither Rosen College nor the Central Florida Hospitality Hall of Fame are affiliated with this year’s Grand Tour Gala. The Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida provides students with a great opportunity to learn and work in the heart of hospitality. Uniquely positioned in America’s top tourism destination, Rosen College educates the next generation of industry leaders through internationally recognized faculty, innovative academic programs, cutting–edge research and strong industry and community partnerships. To learn more about the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, visit Hospitality.UCF.edu. The University of Central Florida is the nation’s second–largest university, with nearly 60,000 students. The institution offers more than 200 degree programs at its main campus in Orlando and more than a dozen other locations, including the Brevard County market in Palm Bay and Cocoa. BauerFinancial 5-Star rated We Are Safe, Strong & Lending... Florida Business Bank offers a complete suite of lending products designed to meet the needs of your business. From Florida Business Bank our ability to tailor our products to your unique borrowing needs, to the power of local decision making, Florida Business Bank is new ad emailed the right choice for you. Call us today. FULL COLOR We Are Florida Business Bank 321-253-1555 340 N Harbor City Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32935 www.floridabusinessbank.com www.bauerfinancial.com APRIL 28, 2014 Member FDIC FBB Management Team, from left, Cathy Martin, Vice President; Bill Norris, President and CEO, Terry Gabbard, Asst. Vice President and Ben Herrman, Sr., Vice President and Sr. Lender Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 9 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS College–bound students from Florida Air’s latest graduating class land seats at wide range of institutions; Wilson–Reid is tops in academic scholarship money By Ken Datzman The season is over. Celebrations have begun among families. And, of course, there are letdowns. Every year between November and April, college admissions counselors review piles of applications from anxious high–school seniors looking to win a slot in the incoming freshman class of that particular institution. Having a strategic plan is imperative to achieving success and landing entry into your dream college. It’s an increasingly competitive admissions environment at both private and public institutions as “yield,” or acceptance, rates are generally declining. Stanford University accepted only 5 percent of applicants for its 2014–2015 freshman class. The school received more than 40,000 applications from students with high hopes. And it’s pretty much the same story this admissions season at other elite universities and colleges in America. The odds are especially stacked against most students who target Ivy League schools and other top–20 institutions. But Florida Air Academy in Melbourne has been an odds–buster of late, going back a couple of years. “We’ve had two students accepted at Harvard in the last three years,” said Jason Zigariello, Florida Air Academy’s college counselor. “For a school our size, it’s a big deal.” Jeanette Middleton says FAA students are being accepted at some of the top–tier colleges in the nation “because of the work that Jason is doing. His recommendation letters, of which there are many, are right on target. He has relationships with the admissions people at Harvard and at many other colleges. Jason is very involved in the counseling process with the students and we’re seeing the results.” Middleton works in public relations at FAA. Students in this year’s spring graduating class have earned seats at a wide range of universities, including Indiana, Illinois, Purdue, Pittsburgh, Iowa, Auburn, Alabama, Drexel, Syracuse, Georgia, Miami and Florida Southern. FAA has a track record of 100 percent college acceptance. Some of the students knew in advance the colleges they favored, and moved quickly to close the deal. An example is Robin Putira, who is ranked third in FAA’s 2014 graduating class of 67 students and has long been involved in the school’s Junior Reserved Officer Training Corps. “I chose Florida Southern College because of its strong reputation in athletic training and because of its ROTC program,” said Putira, who has made FAA’s “President’s List” for six years and earned JROTC’s Order of the Purple Heart Medal as well as a host of other JROTC honors and awards that fill her action–packed resume. Putira, a Melbourne resident, is a horse counselor–in– training at FAA and is involved in a range of community– service activities. The multi–talented student competes on BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 10 BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth Florida Air Academy spring graduating students, from left, Monica Wilson–Reid, Robin Putira, and Johnny Koh are set to take their next step up on the education ladder as they enter college in the fall, attending University of Miami, Florida Southern, and University of Illinois, respectively. The members of FAA’s 2014 graduating class are heading to a host of colleges around the nation. Jason Zigariello is FAA’s college counselor. His work in the field has helped propel FAA students. the volleyball court and in other outdoor sports, can rope a calf, and spin a military rifle. She said she applied to six colleges, including George Mason, UCF, and Highpoint University, and received acceptance letters from all of them plus a number of scholarship offers including a Florida Bright Futures package. A student’s high–school grade performance is the most important factor in college admission decisions, according to survey results released in January by the National Association for College Admission Counseling. The 11th annual edition of NACAC’s “State of College Admission” report shows that students’ grades and the academic rigor of their course loads weigh more heavily in Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information decisions to admit than standardized test scores, high– school class rank, or demonstrated interest in attending that particular institution. The report also suggests that the U.S. postsecondary schools are less able to predict enrollment trends today than they were 10 years ago, as evidenced by declining “yield rates” as well as the increasing numbers of students placed on “wait” lists. Monica Wilson–Reid of Miami, an outstanding student who enrolled last year at FAA, applied to 13 universities including Duke, Indiana, Princeton, Miami, Pittsburgh, and Drexel. “My top two were the University of Miami Please see Florida Air Academy, page 15 APRIL 28, 2014 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Cocoa Village Playhouse seeks applicants for scholarships honoring late educators Jim Melia and Dr. Mary Cathryne Park; June 30 deadline set By Ken Datzman COCOA — The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse, whose mission in the community includes a sharp focus on education, is seeking students to apply for two separate college scholarships that honor distinguished late educators in Brevard County. The Jim Melia Memorial Scholarship is in memory of the longtime Cocoa Village Playhouse volunteer who was the vice principal of West Shore Junior– Senior High School in Melbourne. The scholarship was established by the Melia family. The Dr. Mary Cathryne Park Memorial Scholarship was set up by friends of Dr. Park and honors the educator who was with Brevard Community College, now Eastern Florida State College. The scholarship is offered through the Dr. Mary Cathryne Park Memorial Foundation. “They were both wonderful educators in the community and we’re excited to be honoring them and keeping their memory alive,” said Staci Hawkins–Smith, executive director of the Cocoa Village Playhouse. The application deadline for both scholarships is June 30. The applications are online at CocoaVillagePlayhouse.com, or may be obtained directly at the Cocoa Village Playhouse box office, 300 Brevard Ave. The Jim Melia Memorial Scholarship is for both new and returning college students who have worked at the Cocoa Village Playhouse. Their roles could include performing in “Stars of Tomorrow” or in the “Broadway on Brevard” productions, as a musician, a member of the production team, or volunteering as an usher, for example. “The work Jim did as a volunteer in the lobby, in the front of the house, during shows and auditions, was critical to our success,” said Hawkins–Smith. “Jim was an inspiration to all of us at the Playhouse and he was dedicated to his students. His children are active here. We’re very proud of them.” The $1,000 Jim Melia Memorial Scholarship award may be used at any college or university in which the student has been accepted or is currently enrolled, APRIL 28, 2014 said Hawkins–Smith. “We will be awarding the first Jim Melia Memorial Scholarship at our 25th Season Announcement Party on Friday, July 12, at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne. There is also some exciting news that surrounds the Jim Melia Memorial Scholarship and we will be announcing it in conjunction with the scholarship recipient award at the event.” Hawkins–Smith said soon after the inaugural Jim Melia Memorial Scholarship award is presented and the Playhouse kicks off its 25th Season, her organization “will begin fund–raising for future Jim Melia Memorial Scholarship awards.” Meanwhile, the Dr. Mary Cathryne Park Memorial Scholarship was awarded last year and was just approved for a second round. “This is going to be three $1,000 scholarships awards, which is a great opportunity for area students,” said Hawkins–Smith. This scholarship is designated for new or returning students at Eastern Florida State College who have been in the Stars of Tomorrow program or are active in the Broadway on Brevard shows. Complete eligibility requirements for both scholarships are on the website. A centerpiece of the Playhouse is its Stars of Tomorrow program, which involves youngsters in the community participating in various aspects of productions. They develop skills in the performing arts and learn life–management skills as well. The program meets one day per week beginning in October through June, with a holiday break. Melia was an avid supporter of Stars of Tomorrow, said Hawkins–Smith, always encouraging the young people in the program to pursue higher education in order for them to achieve their dreams. The Stars program covers a wide age range, from 7 years old through high– school graduation. Each student production features a certain age bracket. “There are about 200 young people in the Stars program and we are very proud of all of them,” she said. The Stars of Tomorrow’s Youth Performing Arts Series opens May 30 at the Playhouse with Disney’s “The Jungle Book.” Performances are scheduled May 30–June 1. Next up in the series is BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth Staci Hawkins–Smith, executive director of The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse, will be leading the third annual Summer Musical Theatre Project, a collaboration of her organization and the King Center for the Performing Arts. This year’s project is the Broadway musical ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie.’ Auditions are set for 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 16, at the King Center in Melbourne. Also, the Playhouse is accepting applications for two scholarships. Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio” (June 6– June 8). “Once Upon a Mattress” (June 13–June 15) and “Friday Funday” (June 13) round out the Stars’ lineup. Tickets for these shows are $11 to $13. Friday Funday tickets are $2.50 each. They can be purchased at the Playhouse website, except for the Friday Funday event. To buy Friday Funday tickets, call the Playhouse box office at 636–5050. Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information The new dates for auditioning for the Stars program will be released at the 25th Season Announcement Party, said Hawkins–Smith. “We will spend three days during the last week in September hosting auditions for Stars. 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Nutrients, such as phosphorous, may prevent seagrass from getting the sunlight it needs to thrive. Nutrients may come from many sources, among them fertilizers used in agriculture, golf courses and suburban lawns, pet waste and septic tank waste. Scientists often use seagrass to judge coastal ecosystems’ vitality, said Chuck Jacoby, a courtesy associate professor in the Department of Soil and Water Science and co–author of a new UF study that examines light and seagrass health. “By protecting seagrass, we protect organisms that use seagrass and other photosynthetic organisms that need less light,” said Jacoby, a faculty member in UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. When nutrient levels are too high, microorganisms in the water, called phytoplankton, use these nutrients and light to grow and reproduce until they become so abundant that they block sunlight seagrass needs to survive, said Zanethia Choice, a former UF graduate student who led the investigation. “Seagrass can cope with short–term light reductions, but if those conditions last too long or occur too frequently, seagrass will deteriorate and ultimately die,” Choice said. “Good water clarity is vital for healthy coastal systems.” Choice, now a natural resource specialist with the U.S. Forest Service in Mississippi, conducted the study as part of her master’s thesis, under the supervision of Jacoby and Tom Frazer, a professor of aquatic ecology and director of the UF School of Natural Resources and Environment. Choice studied seagrass beds in a 700,000–acre swath off the coast of Florida’s Big Bend. She combined 13 years of light and water quality data and two years of seagrass samples from habitats near the mouths of eight rivers that empty into the Gulf of Mexico. Seagrass off the Steinhatchee, Suwannee, Waccasassa, Withlacoochee, Crystal, Homosassa, Chassahowitzka and Weeki Wachee rivers constitutes part of the second largest seagrass bed in Florida. The largest bed is in Florida Bay, between the Everglades and the Florida Keys, Jacoby said. Choice wanted to see how much light was needed to keep the seagrass in this region healthy. She found different seagrass species needed varying amounts of light, ranging from 8 to 27 percent of the sunlight at the water’s surface. The UF/IFAS study will give water resource managers, such as the state Department of Environmental Protection, water–clarity targets they can use to set proper nutrient levels for water bodies, Jacoby said. Reducing nutrient levels can promote the health of seagrass and coastal waters. For example, concerted efforts to reduce nutrients flowing into Tampa Bay over the past 20–plus years resulted in a 50 percent reduction in nitrogen, a 50 percent increase in water clarity and a return of lost seagrass, according to a study conducted by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. Unlike Tampa Bay, there is no evidence that elevated nutrient levels in Choice’s study area have led to loss of seagrass. UF researchers are trying to make sure nutrients do not pollute the seagrass beds off the coast of the Big Bend, and they hope their results will guide managers as they strive to prevent any damage. The study of seagrass light requirements is published in April’s issue of the journal “Marine Pollution Bulletin.” ‘Visioning Workshop’ set May 3 in Cocoa Cocoa City Council will be hosting a “Visioning Workshop” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 65 Stone St. Staff members will be presenting to the council information from the recent strategic–planning sessions. The presentation will include a “revised mission statement.” Once the information is presented and discussed, staff will hold subsequent meetings to follow up on the council’s direction. Community support and input in this process is “crucial to the success of this workshop.” For more information on the event, contact Samantha Senger at 433–8685 or [email protected]. 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Wilson–Reid, who plans to study political science in college, led her classmates with $270,000 in scholarship money. “Not only is Monica getting into these schools but they are also giving her on average $40,000 in academic scholarships,” said Zigariello. “She has received the largest amount of scholarship money of any student in this year’s graduating class.” FAA’s 2014 class has earned $2 million in scholarships. Johnny Koh, an FAA student since the sixth grade who is among the 2014 graduates, applied to at least 10 schools, he said. They included the University of Illinois, University of Florida, UCF, Auburn University, University of North Carolina, Tulane University, Syracuse University, and Columbia University. Koh, who is ranked No. 4 in this year’s FAA graduating class and is interested in studying finance and marketing, selected the University of Illinois at Urbana– Champagne. He said his classroom training and the cadet environment at FAA has propelled and prepared him for college. “It’s a great learning atmosphere,” said Koh, who is from Korea. At FAA, he pursued JROTC leadership training, which earned him a place among the top–ranking cadets of the school as a prestigious squadron commander. He is also president of the National Honor Society and is a President’s List student. During his high–school career Koh says he stood by these four words: “leadership, respect, initiative, and teamwork.” The three college–bound students — Putira, Wilson– Reid, and Koh — say they are ready to take the next step in their lives. “I am looking forward to the challenge, but at the same time it’s kind of scary stepping into the college environ- ment. However, I feel like I’m well–prepared,” said Putira. “For me,” said Wilson–Reid, “I think it will be a good change. I have been in boarding school for three years. I’m ready to go to college and learn. I’m definitely excited about taking that next step.” Koh says “college will open a new world of opportunity. I’m ready.” Young Eagles Flight Rally set for May 3 at Merritt Island Airport; free plane rides MERRITT ISLAND — Area young people ages 8 to 17 will have a chance to take a free plane ride on Saturday, May 3, as Chapter 724 of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter hosts a “Young Eagles Flight Rally” at Merritt Island Airport. Those attending the flight rally are asked to come to the “big white building” on the south side of the airport, starting at 8:30 a.m. to register for their flight. Flights will begin at 9 o’clock, with registration closing at noon. A parent or guardian must sign a permission form at the airport. The rides are for kids only. Go to www.EAA724.org for directions to the airport. The program was created to interest young people in aviation. Since it was launched in 1992, volunteer EAA pilots have flown more than 1.8 million young people who reside in more than 90 countries. More than 6,000 Young Eagles have been flown at Merritt Island Airport. “Free airplane rides are just part of the Flight Rally,” said Mike Teders, spokesman for the event. “We hope to build one–to–one relationships between pilots and young people, giving a new generation a chance to learn more about the possibilities that exist in the world of aviation.” Following the flight, each young person, will receive a certificate making them an “official” Young Eagle. Their name will then be entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wis. The logbook is also accessible at www.youngeagles.org. Along with flight rallies, EAA members also fly Young Eagles on an individual basis. 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The project is under the direction of Hawkins–Smith. Auditions will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 16, at the King Center. Classes for the project will be conducted daily from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 18 through July 18. Applications for the Summer Musical Theatre Project are available at both websites, KingCenter.com and CocoaVillagePlayhouse.com. “This is probably one of our all–time favorite things that we do for the young people in the community. And this year we are accepting into the program anyone who is going into high school, all the way up to the fourth year in college.” She added, “And we are accepting students up through a certain age who are not necessarily enrolled in college, which is something new. We are hoping to get people interested in the educational environment at Eastern Florida State College’s Melbourne campus. We want to promote education and perhaps influence some of these young people to enroll and begin their college education, if it’s just taking one course online.” One of her Playhouse participants is “finishing his AA degree online with Eastern Florida State College and is performing in Sarasota as a paid performer.” Hawkins–Smith holds an honorary doctorate degree from BCC, which was awarded years ago by the school. While the Stars program is gearing up for its productions, the Playhouse’s Broadway on Brevard schedule winds down with the final performance of the season set to roll out. “LaCage aux Folles” is a musical comedy based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret. It focuses on a gay couple: Georges, the manager of a Saint–Tropez nightclub featuring drag entertainment, and Albin, his romantic partner and star attraction, and the farcical adventures that ensue when Georges’ son, Jean–Michel, brings home his fiancée’s ultraconservative parents to meet him. The show opens at the Playhouse at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 9, and runs on select dates through Sunday, May 25. The original 1983 Broadway production received nine nominations for Tony Awards and won six, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book. The success of the musical spawned a West End production and several international runs. The music and lyrics are by Jerry Herman. Harvey Fierstein wrote the book. “I believe Dan Hill (the Playhouse’s costume designer) will pull out some of his finest designs for the showgirls in this performance. ‘LaCage aux Folles’ is a great way to close this season’s Broadway on Brevard series,” said Hawkins–Smith. NetLander of Titusville announces the Ed Beever 2014 Scholarship recipients TITUSVILLE — NetLander Inc., a leading project management company, recently awarded the Ed Beever Scholarship to two students, Nitou Makidi and Jocelyn Beever. The $1,000 scholarship applies to the 2014–2015 school year. Scholarships were awarded based on the students’ response to the essay topic “Describe Your Plan for America’s Long–Term Sustained Economic Growth.” Makidi attends the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she majors in chemical and biomolecular engineering. Beever will attend Florida State University, where she plans to major in biology. “I’m consistently inspired and impressed by the insights of today’s students. We’re pleased to offer our assistance as these deserving students strive to be the leaders of tomorrow,” said Tom Beever, NetLander founder and president. Since 2007, NetLander has awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships to college students in the memorial of Ed Beever, the father of NetLander’s Tom Beever. The scholarship is awarded annually and the winner is selected based on academic excellence and financial need. Founded in 1998, NetLander serves both commercial and government customers worldwide. For more information about the company, visit www.NetLander.com. 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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 18 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 28, 2014 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Laughlin McCarthy Group Continued from page 1 than three decades in the county. “We feel we really need to give back to the community, and the benefit of a team like ours is we are able to do that.” The two Laughlins and Brendan McCarthy, who is board president of Candlelighters of Brevard Inc., have nearly 65 years experience as licensed investment professionals. They came together and formed their group years ago. “We’ve had this partnership intact for over 10 years,” said Brendan McCarthy, “which in this industry is unique because people always seem to be looking for greener pastures. Groups break up as people come and go in this field. We’ve found a team that works great together, and Suzanne (Clark) and Judy (McCarthy) have been a big part of our success.” “Part of the reason why it works is because we are a family,” said Dennis Laughlin. “It’s a family environment and I think our clients see that type of atmosphere here and they like it.” The Laughlin McCarthy Group works as a financial team “to help better the lives of their clients and the lives of their clients’ children. And helping families get on track saving money for their child’s college education is one of the areas we are heavily involved in. College loan debt has soared and it is a concern in society,” said Dennis Laughlin, whose group volunteers to teach the popular Dave Ramsey financial courses in the community. The courses are open to the public. There are roughly 37 million student–loan borrowers with outstanding loans, reports the Federal Reserve Board of New York, with the under–30 age group leading the way, strapped with debt. Today’s college graduates have the dubious distinction of carrying far more student debt than previous generations. According to the College Board’s 30th annual “Trends in Student Aid” report, and its companion, “Trends in College Pricing,” about 60 percent of students who earned bachelor’s degrees in 2011–2012 from the first public or private nonprofit college in which they enrolled graduated with debt. Among those who borrowed, the average debt was $26,500. There is, however, some upbeat news in the College Board’s report, that being the 2.9 percent increase in published tuition and fees for in–state students at public four–year colleges from 2012–2013 to 2013–2014 is the smallest one–year increase since 1975–1976. But clearly, financial considerations are exerting an ever–greater influence on incoming freshmen in the U.S., with college costs and financial aid playing an increasingly decisive role in the school–selection process, as detailed in UCLA’s annual “CIRP Freshman Survey.” The survey, part of the Cooperative Institutional Research Program, is administered nationally by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA’s Graduate School of Education and Information Studies. Although more than three–quarters of those surveyed were admitted to their first–choice campus in 2013, the number of those who actually enrolled at their first–choice school hit an all–time low, as cost and financial–aid incentives swayed decisions. Dennis Laughlin, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps APRIL 28, 2014 from 1969 to 1972 before attending Pennsylvania State University, says he has seen this firsthand in his practice. “A very bright son of one of our clients wanted to go to college out of state. It was a very expensive school he was targeting. The family had already invested in a Florida Prepaid College Plan package for him. They asked if I would sit down with him and go over the entire scenario of what it would cost to attend this out–of–state school,” said Dennis Laughlin. After the projected calculations were made and put on the table for consumption, the student favored the Florida Prepaid College Plan. “He went on to earn his degree without having any student–loan debt, which is great.” According to a recent study by financial investment website NerdWallet, by the time a college graduate pays off his or her student loans they will have saved around $2,466 for retirement. If the same student had graduated without debt they could have saved more than $30,000. One avenue the Laughlin McCarthy Group recommends for families saving for college education is the tax– advantaged Section 529 Plan. “The 529 plans are very popular for college savings. A lot of families are using these plans because of their versatility and the favorable changes that have been made to them over the years. The government took a lot of the boundaries away, making them much more attractive to savers,” said Brian Laughlin. These college savings plans originated from states rather than the federal government. With the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, when President George W. Bush was in office, 529 plans gained their current prominence and tax advantages. Today, total investment by American families in 529 plans has reached a record $227 billion. In 2013, total assets in 529 plans increased by $36.3 billion, growing 19 percent from December 2012 to December 2013. The results are from the College Savings Plans Network “529 Year–End Report.” CSPN is a national nonprofit association and an affiliate of the National Association of State Treasurers. CSPN collects data quarterly to examine 529 plan assets, contributions, and distributions. A 529 Savings Plan, named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, lets you have control over your college savings. All of your earnings are tax–free when used for qualified educational expenses, such as tuition, books, housing, supplies and equipment, at any accredited college, university, or vocational school in the nation, and at some foreign institutions. Brian Laughlin said there are two types of 529 investment vehicles, prepaid plans and savings plans. Prepaid plans allow one to purchase tuition credits at today’s rates to be used in the future. Therefore, performance is based upon tuition inflation. Savings plans are different in that all growth is based upon market performance of the underlying investments, which typically consist of mutual funds and index funds. In Savingforcollege.com’s most–recent 529 five–year composition rankings of the performance of 42 plans, Florida’s College Investment Plan was fourth, following leaders Nevada, Utah, and New York. Florida’s plan has Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information multiple money managers. As part of their outreach effort in the community, the Laughlin McCarthy Group advisors teach courses designed by radio personality Dave Ramsey, whose Nashville, Tenn.–based “The Dave Ramsey Show” is heard by 6 million listeners each week on 500 radio stations throughout America, including the local market. Ramsey is the creator of “Financial Peace University,” a nine–week program that helps people “dump their debt,” take control of their money, and learn new behaviors around money that are founded on commitment and accountability. “We have helped a lot of families through the Dave Ramsey courses,” said Brendan McCarthy, a Florida State University graduate. Dennis Laughlin and Brian Laughlin teach the courses at Calvary Chapel, while Brendan McCarthy teaches at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. “Between Indialantic, Melbourne, and Viera, we have the community covered for the Dave Ramsey courses,” said Brendan McCarthy. More than 1.5 million people have attended Financial Peace University classes at their workplace, church, military base, local nonprofit organizations, and community–group settings, according to the Dave Ramsey website. “It’s very rewarding when you see someone who is struggling with debt and is going the wrong way, turn their life around through these courses,” said Dennis Laughlin. “The bottom line is that Ramsey’s principles are right–on, and if you do what he recommends, it works. There are no gray areas.” He added, “When you see someone who took the course and they later come up to you and say, ‘I’m debt–free.’ You know you have made a difference in their life. And, as a community–based financial group, we are in a position to do that.” Ramsey, who has a degree in finance and real estate from the University of Tennessee, had built a $4 million real–estate portfolio by age 26 only to lose it four years later. Using the wisdom he gained from that experience, Ramsey rebuilt his financial life and now teaches others how to be responsible with their money. Ramsey has authored four “New York Times” best–selling books, including “Financial Peace.” “We had listened to him on the radio and that eventually led us as a group to look into the possibility of teaching the Ramsey program in the local market,” said Brendan McCarthy, who heads the board of Candlelighters of Brevard at a time when the nonprofit entity is marking its 25th year in the county. The organization provides financial help and emotional support to the families of young sons or daughters who have cancer. Candlelighters of Brevard now has a staff of three people, with the recent addition of a development director. “There are no pediatric oncology services available in Brevard County,” Brendan McCarthy said, adding that these local families have to travel out of the area to seek treatment for their children. Later this year, Candlelighters of Brevard plans to announce its 25th Anniversary Capital Campaign. “There is so much more we can do for these families. We’re excited about the new initiative.” BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 19 Health benefits for Q Groups Q Individuals Q People with Medicare www.myHFHP.org HEALTH INSURANCE QHOSPITALS QMEDICAL GROUP QOUTPATIENT SERVICES Y0089_MPINFO3970 (04/14) Health First Health Plans is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Health First Health Plans depends on contract renewal. Health First offers health care coverage options through two companies. 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