Tucson Business Radio – Tucson Means Business ep. 4

July 9, 2018 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

Tucson Business Radio – Tucson Means Business ep. 4

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On this Episode of Tucson Business RadioX – Tucson Means Business

Harry Findysz

Owner

Southern Arizona Video Productions

findyszh@gmail.com

Production is what we do – production is what we love. Together, the members of our team possess decades of experience in this field. We specialize in multi-camera productions, live events for broadcast, commercial production, and are adept at other areas of film production. Our studio is equipped with a 1,100 SqFt soundstage, a 30’ wide x 36’ long x 10’ high green screen wall, control room, and a makeup/wardrobe room. Our fully outfitted production trailer is capable of running 16 cameras, dual graphics, and has a 4-channel instant replay system. Some of our other equipment includes 4k cameras, Jibs, Steadicam, Camera Dollies, and various fluorescent, tungsten, LED, and fresnel lighting.

Larry Martin

International Business Astrologer

http://www.larrymartin.bizm.me/

In private practice full time since 1992, Larry has appeared throughout the world at Expos and conventions, worked at People Magazine and over the Internet, in other magazines and radio, delivering phenomenal insights with an emphasis on success and need fulfillment. Degreed in psychology from the University of Dayton, Larry uses the knowledge of the ancients to answer 21st-century problems with practical results.

Raoul Garza

Founder & CEO

Enerjoust

HTTPS://ALLTUCSONMARKETING.COM/

rgarza1@enerjoust.com

(520) 606-0937

Raoul Garza started Enerjoust, LLC with two outdated computers, a tremendous desire to help other businesses grow and the iron-will determination only U.S. Marines have. Semper Fi! Not being in a direct marketing role in his previous jobs, Raoul decided that it would be best to study the subject in detail. Unlike most marketing consultants, Raoul studied Baptist Theology, Electrical Engineering and served in the United States Marine Corps (Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom). He funded his entire education, sometimes while holding two jobs to provide for his children. If Enerjoust has an objective, they are gonna get it done! He believes that brute force is not enough, there is a logic to everything, so he does a lot of thinking and reverse engineer results.

Tucson Business Radio – Tucson Means Business Ep 2

July 2, 2018 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

Tucson Business Radio - Tucson Means Business Ep 2

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Our illustrious guests on Tucson Means Business Ep 2:

Jeff Murtaugh

CEO & Designated Broker

Tucson Realty Executives, Tucson Elite

520 907-3606

jmurtaugh@realtyexaz.com

linkedin.com/in/jeff-murtaugh-84250314

realtyexecutivestucson.com

youtube.com/user/RealtyExecsTucson

facebook.com/RealtyExecutivesTucson

Jeff Murtaugh has more than 37 years in commercial, residential, investment, management, brokerage, development, entitlement, stabilization, lease up and disposition of all sectors of real estate.

Jeff is a partner of Kinetic Companies and is the President and CEO of Realty Executives Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, Green Valley, and Tubac, Arizona. As one of Kinetic Companies operating assets, the Realty Executives Company includes over 1,000 agent/brokers in 16 offices generating more than $2.7 billion in annual sales.

As a “Top 25 Real Estate Company in the US” according to Real Trends rankings) Jeff manages the day to day affiliate company holdings such as title, mortgage, and many other associated asset services for the Realy Executive franchises.

His extensive brokerage career spans nearly four decades while building over 1,300 production and spec custom homes throughout the southwestern United States.

Josh Grubaugh

Owner

Poppy Yard Solutions

520-310-9891

www.poppyyards.com

Facebook

Instagram

Weeds are one of the biggest hassles in Arizona. The constant headache of the ever-popping weeds will become a thing of the past when you choose POPPY to spray your property.

Creating a sterile soil where weeds will not grow is the goal. We use a pre-emergent product that prevents weeds from growing. A pre-emergent application twice a year will keep your yard pristine and weed-free all year long. We also provide an application that eliminates existing weeds.

In addition to preventing and eliminating weeds, we offer a variety of landscaping services. Here are just a few:

Yard Maintenance
Tree Trimming
Brush Removal
Irrigation (new/repairs on existing)
Planting
Sod/Turf
Overseeding
Rocks/Gravel (all sizes)
Pavers

We’ll keep your property perfectly manicured with a maintenance program designed just for you. We’ll beautify your yard monthly, quarterly, or whatever suits your needs.

POPPY pays special attention to the details of every project to ensure the complete satisfaction of each customer. Our goal is to enhance the appearance of your home or business, so you can keep your weekends.

Ron Petri

Owner

Ron P. Enterprises

rowenpetri@gmail.com

520 999-1113

ronpenterprises.weebly.com

We’re a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project.

Our mission is simple: we want to become your first resource for home repairs, renovation projects and preventive maintenance to aid in the effort to protect the value of your home— likely your biggest investment asset. We offer a very personalized service that is cheaper than most of our competitors’ rates & at the same time delivering first class workmanship backed by my own personal guarantee.

In earning your lasting trust, we will repeatedly deliver our skilled workmanship using our high-quality tools and a perfectionist’s eye for detail. We will release you from the many repair and maintenance burdens of home ownership while freeing you for the greater enjoyments of life.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building a lasting relationship with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Tucson Business Radio- Tucson Means Business Ep.1

July 2, 2018 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

Tucson Business Radio- Tucson Means Business Ep.1

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Tucson Means Business Episode 1 Guests:

Mitch Pisik

Executive Coach and Business Consultant
631-943-5275
mitch@pisik.consulting
Linkedin.com/in/mitchpisik
Twitter: @mitchpisik

Mitch has worked as an Executive Coach, Business Consultant, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator for the past twenty years; doing so in a full-time practice since 2016.

He leverages the award-winning successes of turning-around and substantially growing four diverse Private-Equity portfolio businesses as CEO (in New York, Texas, and Arizona) over fifteen years; and previously for seventeen years as a Senior Executive in strategy, business development, operations, finance, mergers and acquisitions, consulting, and finance at several of the world’s largest global companies – including Kraft, Newell-Rubbermaid, Novartis, and KPMG.

He has conducted business in over three dozen countries.

He is and has been, an active Board Member of numerous public, private, and not-for-profit organizations – including the Tucson Metro Chamber.

He also teaches the Strategic Leadership course at the University of Arizona.

A partial list of recent awards includes:

In 2016 winning the “Innovation in the Workplace” Award from the Society of Human Resource Management.

Finalist for the Copper Cactus “Business Leader of the Year” Award in 2016 and 2015.

In 2014 winning the Copper Cactus Award for the “Best Place to work in Southern Arizona”.

Bob Dytko

Stewart Title & Trust of Tucson
CIO, VP of Commercial
Development and Special Operations.
520-668-6697

linkedin.com/in/bob-dytko-4a1b805

Twitter: @bdytko

Bob provides today’s and yesterdays information about our industry here in Pima County along with other counties in Southern Arizona. His position is to be informed to answer your questions about our area. He has all the information you need at his fingertips. He will also share with you where to find the information to help you with your endeavor. He provides this service for his clients, potential clients, and his own employees as well.

His position VP of Social Media/Marketing Education Liaisons was created to provide you with the quality service and peace of mind, you deserve in the hassle-free, safe and secure escrow and title experience. The position does not stop after the closing of escrow but to maintain communication and excellent service for your future business endeavor.

Bob’s position has been amazing for him. He has not been happier in his life doing what he loves and that is reaching out and helping everyone he can be successful in life.

Bert Williams

Williams and Associates

logoeditems.com

Family owned since 1977 and celebrating their 41st anniversary this year.

Williams & Associates was founded in 1977, by Bert Williams, working in a small home office (the kitchen table) and has grown to include 3 locations: Tucson, AZ, Tempe, AZ and Lahaina, HI.

Williams and Associates is a multi-award winning Promotional Products company.

They have won the industry’s top award, the Gold Pyramid, three times.

Especially noteworthy is that last year they were named “National Family Business of the Year” by the

22,000-member Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI). Despite these rare accolades, owners Bert and Anne

Williams are most especially proud that their average salesperson has been with them for 29 years.

On a local level, Bert recently was named the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce “2018 Legacy Member.”

With offices in Tucson, Phoenix, and Hawaii, they serve more than 3,000 national and international clients and are ranked in the top 1 percent in sales in the U.S.

“Marketing Solutions Through Promotional Products.”

Pensacola Business Radio: Spot Light Edition: José Ramón Arroyo, Ph.D., P.E.

June 28, 2018 by angishields

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio: Spot Light Edition: José Ramón Arroyo, Ph.D., P.E.

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Professor
Ph.D. University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
Office SA-209
Mayagüez, PR 00680
(787) 832-4040, Ext. 3789
E-Mail: jose.arroyo5@upr.edu

Professional Affiliations

Technical and Professional Associations:
American Society of Civil Engineers
International Conference of Building Officials
Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute
Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico

Professional Preparation

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, 1999.
M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, 1995.
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, 1992.

Selected Publications and Presentations

Arroyo, J. and Suárez L., “Response of Multiple Horizontal Soil Layers Using Higher Order Frequency Response Functions,” Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures II, Wessex Institute of Technology, WIT Press, Southampton, UK, 1999.
Arroyo, J. and Suárez L., “Response of Multiple Horizontal Soil Layers Using Higher Order Frequency Response Functions”. Paper presented in the Second International Symposium on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures 99 (ERES 99), University of Catania, Italy, June 15-17, 1999.
Suárez, L. and Arroyo, J., “Applications of the Volterra Series to the Analysis of Nonlinear Layered Soil Deposits,” invited paper presented in the 1999 ASME Applied Mechanics and Materials Conference, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, on June 27-30, 1999.
J.R. Arroyo, “Response of Multiple Horizontal Soil Layer Using Higher Order Frequency Response Functions in the Frequency Domain”, FoPER ’99, RUM, October 1999.
J.R. Arroyo, “Brief History, Structural Details And Actual Conditions Of Historic Bridges Built In The 19th Century In Puerto Rico”, paper presented in the Preserving the Historic Road in America Conference, sponsored by the National Park Service, Morristown, New Jersey, April 2000.
J.R. Arroyo, “Brief History, Structural Details And Actual Conditions Of Historic Bridges Built In The 19th Century In Puerto Rico”, Proceeding of the Preserving the Historic Road in America Conference, sponsored by the National Park Service, Morristown, New Jersey, April 2000.
Arroyo, J., “Response of Multiple Horizontal Soil Layer Using Higher Order Frequency Response Functions in the Frequency Domain,” paper presented and published in the Proceedings of the EM2000 Fourteenth Engineering Mechanics Conference, American Society of Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, May 2000.
J.R. Arroyo, “Response of Multiple Horizontal Soil Layer Using Higher Order Frequency Response Functions”, Proceedings of the European Congress on Computational Methods (ECCOMAS 2000), Barcelona, Spain, September 2000.
Arroyo, J., “Response of a Single Horizontal Soil Layer Using the Volterra Series in the Frequency Domain,” International Journal of Computational Engineering Science (IJCES), Vol 1, No. 2 (2000) 235-255, Imperial College Press.
J.R. Arroyo, “New Methodology to Calculate the Seismic Response of a Stratified Soil Deposit”, DIMENSION, Revista del Colegio de Ingenieros de Puerto Rico, Año 14,Vol. 4, 2000.
J.R. Arroyo, “Effects of Damping Matrix in the Response of Structures with Added Viscous Dampers”, Paper submitted for publication on the Third International Conference on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures (ERES 2001), Malaga, Spain, September 2001.
Suárez, L.E., and Arroyo, J. R., “Seismic Analysis of Soils Deposits with Moderate Nonlinear Behavior Using Higher Order Frequency Response Functions”, XXI Southeastern Conference on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (SECTAM XXI), Orlando, Florida, 2002.
Suárez, L. E., and Arroyo, J. R., “Application of the Volterra Series in the Frequency Domain for the Seismic Analysis of Nonlinear Soil Deposits”, VI Congreso Internacional Métodos Numéricos en Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas, CIMENICS 2002, Caracas, Venezuela, 2002.
Arroyo, J. R., Ebeling, R., and Barker, B., “Analysis of Full-Scale, Low-Velocity, Controlled Barge Impact Experiments at Robert C. Byrd Lock, December 1998, Using the Impulse and Linear Momentum Principle for a Single-Degree-of-Freedom Barge Flotilla Model”, Technical Report, Information Technology Laboratory, US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, Innovations for Navigation Projects Research Program, 2002.
Arroyo, J. R., and Ebeling, R., “A Numerical Method for Computing Barge Impact Forces Based on Ultimate Strength of the Lashings between Barges”, Technical Report, Information Technology Laboratory, US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, Innovations for Navigation Projects Research Program, 2004.
Arroyo, J. R., and Ebeling, R., “Barge Train Maximum Impact Forces using Limit States for the Lashings between Barges”, Technical Report, Information Technology Laboratory, US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, Innovations for Navigation Projects Research Program, 2005.
Arroyo, J., “Mitigation of Seismic Hazard of Reinforced Concrete Residential Structures with Non-rigid Connections”, Final Report, FEMA – HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM – 1372 – DR – PR – RESEARCH PROJECT – PR – 0006, 2005.
Arroyo J.R. and Ebeling R., “Glancing-Blow Impact Forces by a Barge Train on a Lock Approach Wall”, Vol. 12, No. 2, ASCE Journal of Infrastructure Systems, June 2006.
Arroyo J.R. and Vazquez D., “Seismic Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Residential Structures with Non-rigid Connections, Part I – Vulnerability Analysis”, DIMENSION, Revista Del Colegio de Ingeníeros y Agrimensores de P.R., Año 20, Vol. 3, 2006.
Arroyo, J.R. and Vázquez, D., “Seismic Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Residential Structures with Non-rigid Connections, Part II – Connection Analysis”, DIMENSION, Revista Del Colegio de Ingeníeros y Agrimensores de P.R., Año 21, Vol 2, 2007.
Arroyo, J.R. and Vázquez, D., “Seismic Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Residential Structures with Non-rigid Connections, Part III – Retrofitting Techniques”, DIMENSION, Revista Del Colegio de Ingeníeros y Agrimensores de P.R., Año 22, Vol. 2, 2008.
Arroyo, J.R., “Mitigation of Landslide Hazard Based on Parametric Analysis”, Final Report, FINAL REPORT, FEMA – HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM 1552 – DR – PR – Research Project – PR – 00030, 2008.

Synergistic Activities

Principal Investigator of the research project “Improved Structural Analysis of Buildings With Added Dampers”. This research project is sponsored by FEMA with duration of two years. The project began in October 2000.
U.S. Army Summer Faculty Research and Engineering (SFRE) Program of the Army Research Office, summer 2000. During ten weeks I worked with Dr. Robert Hall, director of the Geotechnical and Structures Division of the Engineering Research and Development Center of the USA Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The research was related to the development of a soil-structure interaction model of dams subjected to dynamic loads.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Research and Development Center, summer 2001. During ten weeks I worked with Dr. Robert Ebeling, ITL-ERDC in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The research was related to the development a numerical method for computing barge impact forces.
Principal Investigator of the research project “Research into a Numerical Method for Computing Barge Impact Forces”, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Research and Development Center, December 2001 to September 2002.
Principal Investigator of the research project “Mitigation of Seismic Hazard on Reinforced Concrete Residential Structures with Non-Rigid Connections between a New and Existing Level”. This research project is sponsored by FEMA with duration of two years.
Principal Investigator of the research project “A Numerical Method for Computing Barge Impact Forces Based on Ultimate Strength of the Lashings between Barges”, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Research and Development Center, 2003-2004.
Principal Investigator of the research project “Barge Train Maximum Impact Forces using Limit States for the Lashings between Barges”, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Research and Development Center, 2004-2005.
Chair of a technical session in the EM2000, Fourteenth Engineering Mechanics Conference, American Society of Civil Engineering, May 2000, held at the University of Texas, Austin, Texas.
Reviewer of technical papers for the 79th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Recent Advances in the Numerical Modeling of Layered Media, sponsored by the A2K05 Committee on Modeling Techniques in Geomechanics and the A2B05 Committee on Strength and Deformation Characteristic of Pavement Sections, Washington, DC, January, 2000.

Pensacola Business Radio: Spotlight Episode-DalrympleSallis Architecture and Building Legacy

June 7, 2018 by angishields

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio: Spotlight Episode-DalrympleSallis Architecture and Building Legacy

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Based out of Pensacola, Florida, principals Scott Sallis and Dean Dalrymple each have more than 20 years experience in architecture, interior design, and master planning. They apply their expertise in an open studio environment to provide a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. Their ability to interpret the specific vision of each client has resulted in a positive word-of-mouth reputation and growing portfolio of repeat and referred customers. By focusing on elements that are beautiful, useful and necessary, Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture creates the right environment to fit your business or lifestyle. Learn more about what we do

From the initial meeting to the house-warming party or ribbon cutting, every client receives individual attention from a carefully selected project team. Our principal architects work hand-in-hand with all the professionals involved in your project to ensure a seamless transition through each phase into product completion. Listening to each client is the foundation of our process. Combining this with our use of the latest technology creates our competitive advantage to delivering beautifully executed projects. View some of our work

With Dalrymple | Sallis Architecture you can expect:

Passionate experts dedicated to enhancing community and lifestyles.
Innovative designers appreciative of every client’s individual needs.
Skilled professionals focused on architectural quality and integrity.
A flexible team able to accommodate clients and adapt to unforeseen changes.
A Design Team committed to Environmentally (Green) friendly materials and methods.

Pensacola Business Radio: Guests Bob Bennett Enviromation Incorporated

June 6, 2018 by angishields

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio: Guests Bob Bennett Enviromation Incorporated

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Bob Bennett

This blog focuses on the economic future of Northwest Florida by providing insight into little known facts and innovative concepts to stimulate discussion and progress.

The demographics of the counties can be found at the Northwest Florida Forward website.

ROBERT R. BENNETT

Summary

A dynamic global executive with 50 years of experience in establishing a broad range of energy and environmental related projects in over 70 countries. His principal strength is in developing implementable plans to establish new projects and companies in early adopter technologies.

Mr. Bennett is adept at building consensus among diverse groups. Throughout his career he has worked with groups with extremely varied backgrounds and cultural values. He gains public acceptance by working well with government, regulators, the public, and special interest groups to define vision and expectations guided by his personal discipline and integrity. He is adept at achieving conflict resolution and unifying a diversity of goals, views, and objectives. By adapting to local interests and involving the affected community in the decision processes he is able to motivate people to act in a coordinated fashion.

Mr. Bennett has served on 15 Boards of Directors in seven countries. He has hands-on experience in localization, technology transfer, restructuring, project financing, and business practices as they relate developing energy and environmental projects. Mr. Bennett has received six U.S. patents, 13 U.S. provisional and has published four papers.

Professional Experience

Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, and Chief Executive Officer (2016 – Present), Zero Energy Foundation Incorporated, Pensacola, Florida.
President (2003 to Present), Enviromation Incorporated, Pensacola, Florida.
Chairman of the Board (2009 to 2016), United States Green Energy Corporation, Danville, Virginia.
President (2003 to Present), Boathouse Investments Inc., Pensacola, Florida.
Senior Vice President Operations (1997-2003), PCR Holdings Inc., Monroeville, Pennsylvania.
Regional Director – Eastern and Central Europe (1994-1997), Westinghouse Energy Systems, Monroeville, Pennsylvania
President (1992-1994), Broadwell Corporation, Carlsbad, California
Senior Vice President (1989 – 1992), Westinghouse Environmental and Geotechnical Services, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina.
Acquisition Team Leader (1989), Westinghouse Environmental Services Business Unit, Paris, France
Managing Director (1988 – 1989), Westinghouse Electronics and Control Company, Shannon, Ireland
Managing Director (1985 – 1988), Unimation (Europe) Limited, Telford, United Kingdom
Marketing Manager, Nuclear Components Division (1981- 1985), Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pensacola, Florida.
Project Manager, Consolidation Activities, Nuclear Components Divisions (1979 – 1981), Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Tampa, Florida
Resource Planning Manager, Tampa Division (1978 – 1979), Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Tampa, Florida
Projects Manager, Tampa Division (1978), Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Tampa, Florida
Product Engineering Manager, Tampa Division (1976 – 1978), Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Tampa, Florida
Advanced Development Manager, Tampa Division (1974 – 1976), Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Tampa, Florida
Senior Engineer, Tampa Division (1968 – 1974), Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Tampa, Florida
Co-Op Student, Missile and Space Division (1965 – 1968), General Electric Company, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Education

BS., Northwestern University, Mechanical Engineering, 1968
1,200 hours of additional coursework in Environmental Law, Performance Management, Contracts, and Financial Management, 1969 –

ITEN WIRED Radio Ep. 6-2018: 1 Million Cups

May 30, 2018 by angishields

ITEN Wired Radio

ITEN WIRED Radio Ep. 6-2018: 1 Million Cups

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ABOUT 1 MILLION CUPS
Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups in 2012—a free program designed to educate, engage and inspire entrepreneurs around the country. Through the power of volunteers, 1 Million Cups has grown to more than 180 communities.

As a program of the Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups works with entrepreneurs, empowering them with the tools and resources to break down barriers that stand in the way of starting and growing their businesses. Mr. Kauffman believed it was a fundamental right for anyone who had a big idea to be able to bring it to life—and we’re here to fulfill that mission.

OUR CULTURE
Diversity, equity and inclusion are key to the success of our programs. Nationwide, 1 Million Cups communities aim to present an inclusive and supportive front door to their local entrepreneurial ecosystems. These qualities are essential for 1MC to fulfill its mission to educate, engage and connect entrepreneurs with their communities. And they are too essential to leave to chance as the number of 1MC communities continues to grow.

ABOUT THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION
Founded by Ewing Marion Kauffman, the Foundation is driven to provide uncommon ways to create opportunities and connect people to the tools they need to achieve success, change their futures and give back to their communities. We believe that if you have an idea, you have a fundamental right to start a business to make it a reality.

We also believe that opportunity lies in the fields of education and entrepreneurship. Our team is based in Kansas City and made up of connectors and doers who dream big, solve problems with the communities we serve and take calculated risks to drive results.

Kelly Reeser

Kelly Reeser serves as the Director of Entrepreneurial Development for FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance. In this role, Kelly is tasked with supporting our region’s high-growth entrepreneurs with both startup and growth strategies. She accomplishes this goal by managing the Gulf Coast Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship- an innovation and technology-based incubator, partnering with local entrepreneurs to host Startup Weekend Pensacola, ITEN Wired and by coordinating entrepreneurial efforts with community partners.

Kelly currently serves on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement and The Global Corner, and is a member of the International Business Innovation Association. She was a member of the Leadership Pensacola Class of 2013 and also serves as a volunteer with middle school students at Olive Baptist Church.

Kelly holds a Master of Arts degree in Development Management & Public Policy from Georgetown University and bachelor degrees in Spanish & Latin American Studies from Southern Methodist University. She is a native of Pensacola, an avid traveler and loves being a mom—she enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, daughter, Evangelina, and baby boy, Elliot.

Jim Rhodes

Jim has actively participated in the planning of the annual ITEN Wired Summit since 2012 and is in his 5th year serving as its director.

He is a native of Pensacola and a graduate of Tate High School and the University of West Florida, where he received his degree in finance. He moved to Charlotte, NC in 1997 with a goal of furthering his career in banking, but later developed a passion for information technology. Upon graduating ECPI College of Technology, he officially entered into the world of IT in 2001. After working several years as a network engineer, he and his family relocated back to Pensacola in 2007.

Jim has been employed by AppRiver since 2008 and currently manages the mobile solutions team which provides mobile device support for a global customer base of almost 300,000 users. He also serves as an advisor to the board of directors for IT Gulf Coast and as a board member for Innovation Coast.

He is married and has two sons. He enjoys golfing, kayaking, and fishing.

RHINO NATION David Hash with Continuum Consulting and Kendall Jones with Local First Arizona

May 30, 2018 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

RHINO NATION David Hash with Continuum Consulting and Kendall Jones with Local First Arizona

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RHINO NATION David Hash with Continuum Consulting and Kendall Jones with Local First Arizona

Continuum Consulting was founded in 1997 by high-end IT specialists working for contract companies. There was a need and opportunity to improve IT specialist and contractor relationships. Continuum was founded on the principles of delivering high quality service and products to ensure a successful experience for both the clients and contractors. As an Arizona IT recruiter and software producer, our client base includes national corporations and local small businesses. With our integrity, professional attitude and commitment to service, we sustain happy clients and employees.

It’s often said that entrepreneurs are born and not made, and that certainly holds true for David Hash. Starting when he was a teenager, David has been a visionary, creating customized solutions for businesses to improve efficiencies and increase revenue opportunities. Across his career, he has spearheaded three business ventures covering a range of expertise areas including manufacturing, project management, product development, e-commerce, and staffing and recruiting. His longest-running success story is Continuum Consulting, whose staffing specialists adeptly match IT and finance professionals with leading companies to build win-win relationships.

A true leader, David is not one to be tied down by conventions – or even a desk. He is often spotted across the Valley at networking events, constantly creating new partnerships and alliances to advance his business development efforts. When he assumed presidency of Continuum Consulting in 2005, moving from his position as board member and owner, he began to inject his energy and management style into the company. By forecasting the upcoming shift in economic conditions, David was able to craft a strategic plan to weather the storm and emerge even more successful on the other side. Keenly aware of his strengths and limitations, David surrounds himself with a talented team that is able to interpret, support, and execute his initiatives. If there isn’t a picture in the dictionary next to the definition of entrepreneur, there should be – of David Hash.

Follow Continuum Consulting on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Local First Arizona is a nonprofit organization that celebrates independent, locally owned businesses. They support, promote and advocate for a strong local business community and raise public awareness of the economic and cultural benefits provided by strong local economies. Local businesses contribute to a sustainable economy for Arizona and build vibrant communities we’re all proud to call home.

Kendall Jones is the Community Outreach Manager for Local First Arizona. She is an ASU Alumna, Public Allies Alum, and bridges the two communities of education and social justice through her work everyday. Kendall sees strength in collaboration and is committed to bringing equity to every Arizonan.

Follow Local First Arizona on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT RHINO NATION

Rhino Nation is a growing community of influential entrepreneurs and small business owners that share a common trait, they don’t walk, they don’t run, they CHARGE to their destiny. We acknowledge and celebrate their business expertise, leadership and fearless attitude to be victorious in their goals. Rhino Nation is committed to making powerful connections and providing enhanced exposure to broaden the reach and promote the extraordinary talents of our community members.

ABOUT YOUR SPONSOR

Rhino Online Strategies & eCreativity helps you free up your precious and limited time, as a business owner, to do what you do best….running and growing your business. Michelle Faust and her team partner with you to identify your content and marketing needs and provide you with fresh, innovative, dynamic copy that will effectively reach your target market, leading to increased customer engagement, a higher conversion rate, and increased sales.

Great content becomes the seeds of a bountiful business harvest, so you can cultivate and grow your business. We take the time to personally understand you and your company’s purpose, so your marketing message reflects who you are and speaks directly to your target market. Let us join you as part of your team. We’ll partner with you to develop powerful messaging strategies.

We strive to create an expansive mindset through education, marketing content and access to a talented team of business consultants. Our mission is to deliver cutting edge entrepreneurial support by providing engaging targeted messaging along with online business education, ancillary business services, and enhanced exposure.

Michelle has an extensive background in sales, marketing and public speaking, primarily in the pharmaceutical industry. When she left her corporate career, she shifted into the entrepreneurial world, combining her experience, talents and passions to reinvent herself. As a marketer and copywriter, Michelle thrives on discovering what motivates people into action and what their key emotional triggers are. Michelle and her team create powerful and targeted messaging that improve conversion rates and increase sales. Michelle loves to connect people through the power and beauty of the written word. her passion is helping people create a road-map to success, so they can fulfill their dreams and live their destiny.

For more about Rhino Online Strategies & eCreativity find them at www.rhinostrategy.com, on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Pensacola Business Radio-Memorial Day 2018 Spotlight Episode-Guns To Hammers

May 28, 2018 by angishields

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio-Memorial Day 2018 Spotlight Episode-Guns To Hammers

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OUR MISSION

Guns To Hammers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides our wounded veterans with Americans With Disabilities (ADA)-compliant remodeling and renovation services, making their homes easily accessible, helping them live independent and manageable lives.

After founding H-Towne & Around Remodelers, Inc., a successful remodeling company in Houston, Texas, founder, JR Smith, decided to redirect his time, money and energy toward this mission. As a former U.S. Marine, coupled with some guilt that he was able to leave the USMC unhurt and able-bodied (unlike many), JR feels he has a huge sense of responsibility to his wounded brothers and sisters who are now living at home — many of them in need of various home improvements.

Your donation will help make this happen, sponsoring veterans across the United States, transforming homes — opening doors and possibilities — to our veterans who need it most. Many of our veterans made huge sacrifices to protect our freedoms — it’s our responsibility to ensure they are never left behind. Donate, today.