Brevard Business News

Brevard Business News Brevard Business News is a weekly Space Coast business magazine published in Melbourne, FL since 1984.

Brevard Business News has been covering the people and stories affecting the Brevard business community for more than 32 years. Its articles, news announcements and advertising are directed to the executives, investors, managers, owners and staff of businesses across the county. Each week, the paper's editorial profiles local business leaders and locally owned businesses, reporting on banking and

finance, health care and the medical industry, real estate, high technology, space, marketing, tourism, and culture. In addition, readers learn about national business issues and trends, corporate relocations to our county, professional promotions and changes, and leadership training. Brevard Business News is published every Monday, and mailed to more than 10,000 recipients and businesses across the county. Known as BBN around town, the publication provides informed and comprehensive business coverage of the week's topical business news. The paper also features stories and highlights about the community's charitable organizations and educational institutions. Contact Adrienne Roth at [email protected] for advertising rates and information. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/brevardbusiness. Connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/brevard-business-news. Visit the BBN archive on the web at http://brevardbusinessnews.com/index.cfm.

Read the December 29, 2025 issue of BBN, now available online and around town. Health First Philanthropy uplifts organiz...
12/23/2025

Read the December 29, 2025 issue of BBN, now available online and around town. Health First Philanthropy uplifts organizations throughout the county. Chris Kern is vice president of philanthropy at Health First, Inc. The foundation funded the only pediatric emergency department in Brevard, located at Holmes Regional Medical Center.

The Children’s Hunger Project and the Sharing Center of Central will be the beneficiaries of the Health First Fight Child Hunger 5K set for January 10, 2026. David Brubaker shares the details about the event along with information about the Sharing Center in Cocoa.

Samantha Miles is executive director of Florida Tech’s Vertex Applied Innovation Hub in Palm Bay. The 100,000 square foot facility is expanding services to help emerging technology companies further research, design, and market preparedness. These and other stories may be read on Facebook, LinkedIn and online at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n .

For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at [email protected]

Merry Christmas to all!
12/16/2025

Merry Christmas to all!

family has a long history in the independent jewelry business in Brevard County. Staci Sullivan and her mother, Isabel S...
12/16/2025

family has a long history in the independent jewelry business in Brevard County. Staci Sullivan and her mother, Isabel Sullivan operate Sullivan’s Jewelers in downtown Melbourne. This holiday season they have created ‘Sparkle for Good, a curated collection of jewelry of which a portion of sale proceeds will go to charities around Brevard.

Chris Beavers is leading The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse into a new era while honoring the theater’s past. On January 10, the Playhouse, in conjunction with Manav Mandir Temple will present ‘Glimpses of India’ performed by Surati for Performing Arts of New Jersey. Beavers and Nina Gadodia share the story as well as news of future construction plans for the adjacent 302 R.M. Rembert Building. The Playhouse is seeking and is thankful for the community’s support.

The Dairy Road discovery Center has expanded with the addition of “The Ranch” bringing the campus to 16,000 square feet of space filled with children learning and thriving. Dairy Road Discovery Center was founded by Jo Godwin along with the support of her husband, Dr. Jeff Godwin, an area veterinarian. The family business will mark its 35th year in 2026 under the guidance and ownership of their daughter, Natalie Ward.

These and other stories may be read on Facebook, LinkedIn and online at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n .
For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at [email protected]

Read the December 15, 2025 issue of BBN, now available online and around town. Victory Casino Cruises is not only a fun ...
12/10/2025

Read the December 15, 2025 issue of BBN, now available online and around town. Victory Casino Cruises is not only a fun place to spend time with employees, clients, family and friends, it is also an economic driver in Brevard County. Lester Bullock has built Victory Casino Cruises into a thriving business supporting hundreds of employees who live in Brevard Country. Take a five-hour cruise and enjoy yourself!

Wild Ocean Seafood Market prides itself on selling healthy, wild-caught seafood. With two locations, Wild Ocean Seafood Market offers a variety of holiday gifts, cooking items to enhance your seafood purchase and they ship nationwide. Cinthia Sandoval shares details the craft beer selection, the prepared foods-to-go options and the Titusville locations restaurant which offers Fish-Fry-Fridays. and more. Now is the perfect time to purchase mullet

Michael’s Men’s Store & Tailoring is ready for the holiday seson! Michael Jablaoui and his son Michael operate the store which has been in business for nearly 45 years in Indialantic. The store sells premium brands including Au Noir, Peter Millar, Hart Schaffner Marx, Robert Graham, Zanella, 34 Heritage and others and operates a full service in–house tailoring shop. Visit Michael’s for all your men’s clothing needs.

These and other stories may be read on Facebook, LinkedIn and online at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n .
For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at [email protected]

Read the December 1, 2025 issue of BBN, now available online and around town. Urban Prime Marketplace + Restaurant is re...
12/02/2025

Read the December 1, 2025 issue of BBN, now available online and around town. Urban Prime Marketplace + Restaurant is ready for the holidays. Under the skilled leadership and culinary expertise of Chef Ercan Ekinci, the Urban Prime team has put together a unique dining and entertainment experience for Brevard County citizens. Stop by the market, enjoy lunch from the new menu or pick up the perfect gift basket for your customers, employees or friends.

Industry veteran Cory Skeates is set to guide the Greater Palm Bay Chamber into the future as President and CEO. Skeates brings a deep commitment to Brevard County as well as vast experience in the Chamber world to Palm Bay. He is looking forward to continuing and expanding on the many pedogamy and events the Chamber offers Brevard County businesses.

The Platinum Group partners P.J. McLoughlin and Jennifer Peters are building a solid foundation in he EGAD area of Melbourne. They have purchased a number of buildings and set up coworking space at one location, hoping to expand to a second location soon. The team serves both the residential and commercial real estate markets with a genuine love of the Brevard community.
These and other stories may be read on Facebook, LinkedIn and online at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n .
For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at [email protected]

Read the December 1, 2025 issue of BBN, now available online and around town. Junior Achievement of the Space Coast will...
11/25/2025

Read the December 1, 2025 issue of BBN, now available online and around town. Junior Achievement of the Space Coast will induct Keith Windsten and Kendall Moore into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame on January 24, 2026. The honor is annually bestowed on two Brevard business and community leaders. This is the 40th Hall of Fame Laureate Induction. JA Board members Larry Jarnes, Moses Harvin II, Mark Malek and JA President and CEO Jack Pladdys recently met with Winsten and Moore to celebrate their selection .
Orlando Health recently celebrated the opening of their Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Services facility at the Centre at Suntree on North Wickham Road. Dr. Dwayne Badgett is a board-certified vascular surgeon. He is joined at the celebration of the new facility by Shannon Harrington, one of the first patients to enroll in and complete the program,
The American Advertising Federation Space Coast Chapter is accepting entries for its Addy Award competition with winners to be announced at the February 21st Speaker Series and Gala event. Sharing details about the AAF Gala and the organizations commitment to Brevard are Tori Barker, President, Chelsey Cruz, Madi Dailey and Kim Dickerson.
These and other stories may be read on Facebook, LinkedIn and online at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n .
For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at [email protected]

Read the November 24, 2025 issue of BBN, now available online and around town. Personal injury firm Nance Cacciatore has...
11/19/2025

Read the November 24, 2025 issue of BBN, now available online and around town. Personal injury firm Nance Cacciatore has relocated its office to Downtown Melbourne after decades on U.S. 1. They have won hundreds of cases over the years helping Brevardians who have been in accidents of various sorts, from automobile crashes to on-the-job injuries. The team of local attorneys includes Jack Hamilton, Sam Cacciatore, and Maddison Cacciatore-Straus.

Family Partnerships of Central Florida is seeking families to foster children. Formerly Brevard Family Partnership, the four county organization led by Philip (Phil) Scarpelli is the lead child-welfare organization in Central Florida. His team helps families in crisis heal, learn parenting skills, gain financial strength and eventually reunify with their children who have been placed in the child-welfare system.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy’s $10 million IDEAS Institute is complete and welcoming students. The building is designed to give teachers and students the space to learn more creatively in more experiential and engaging ways. The production team included the project team includes: Rob Perers, Pam Oliveira–Jackson, Justin Morton, Ryan Pollack, Angelina Wheeler–Chong, Ryan Witzel, Mike Williams Jr., Randy Trent and Marcus Ingeldsen.

These and other stories may be read on Facebook, LinkedIn and online at https://lnkd.in/dTSwc7n .
For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at [email protected]

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