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.

The June 22, 2026 issue of BBN is now available online, in your mailbox and around town. The issue features Courtyard by...
06/17/2026

The June 22, 2026 issue of BBN is now available online, in your mailbox and around town. The issue features Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne West and Residence Inn by Marriott in Melbourne have both undergone extensive renovations to both their interior and exterior spaces. Team members sharing the news are Jana Milenkovic, Talya Shephard, Julie Braga, Leah Blackmore, Eric Braga, and Steven Leavens.
Merritt Island–based Launch Credit Union and Tampa–based Suncoast Credit Union announced in February plans to merge. Joe Mirachi is the president and CEO of Launch Credit Union. He has led the organization for almost 14 years, seeing it grow with new branches, products, and services for its members.
Sabeen Perwaiz, of the Florida Nonprofit Alliance recently made a presentation on Florida Nonprofit Alliance’s annual ‘Statewide Data,’ which features research on the state’s nonprofit sector. Joining Perwaiz were Theresa Grimison, and Johnette Gindling.
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]

The June 15, 2026 issue of BBN is now available online, in your mailbox and around town. The issue features an interview...
06/10/2026

The June 15, 2026 issue of BBN is now available online, in your mailbox and around town. The issue features an interview with Bill Penney, now Florida Market President of Marine – A Division of ELGA Credit Union. Marine Bank & Trust Co. merged with ELGA to provide enhanced opportunities for growth of the organization in the region and increased benefits for members and employees. Joining Bill Penney are Kellie Clayton, Jason Tapley, Lory Milton and William Tolley.
Kathie Elias, is the executive director of Eau Gallie Arts District’s Main Street program. Kristina Grimm, is the nonprofit organization’s social media manager. EGAD will mark its 20th year as a Main Street program in 2030. Next year, EGAD will begin its strategic planning that will include a lot of community collaboration. The Main Street team will be surveying businessowners, visitors, and residents about their vision for EGAD. The district has seen a flurry of new business openings.
Grace Moss had an aggressive tumor invade her jaw when she was 9 years old. It was caught during a regular dental checkup. She underwent a total mandibulectomy. Grace, now 18 years old, went through two surgeries. Dr. James Melville, who reconstructed Grace’s jaw using tissue engineering, referred her to Dr. Sadesh Kumar at Wickham Dental Care in Melbourne for dental implants. Dr. Kumar provided Grace with new teeth at no cost. 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]

The June 8, 2026 issue of BBN is now available online, in your mailbox and around town. The issue features an interview ...
06/02/2026

The June 8, 2026 issue of BBN is now available online, in your mailbox and around town. The issue features an interview with Jon Scott Santy principal broker of Atlantic Group Real Estate Inc., which just relocated its office to Florida Avenue in the heart of Historic Cocoa Village. The move comes amid continued momentum for the independent agency including 7 home sales this year over the $1 million mark. The team includes: Skyler Vano, James Farrar, Jasta Meade, Will Andersen, Santy, Ashley Hall, Shellianne LaFrance, Tim Beakley, and Gloria Dickson. They are upbeat about home sales for the second half of this year.
Tom Kammerdener, president and chief executive officer of Aging Matters in Brevard leads the nonprofit organization in its 61st year. Aging Matters in Brevard’s flagship program is Meals on Wheels. Volunteers deliver prepared, nutritious food directly to the homes of individuals who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. The volunteers also do safety checks. Demand for this program is rapidly growing. Businesses and individuals can help by making recurring monthly donations of $5 or more.
Adam Latham is managing partner and creative director at the Cowbell Agency Inc. in Indian Harbour Beach. Sean Williams is vice president of strategic marketing and partner. Their full–service agency helps businesses and organizations of all sizes connect with audiences and consumers using various communication tools. Cowbell Agency holds third–party auditor certification in strict accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. HIPAA certification is desirable to have when working with health–care concerns in marketing and public relations.
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]

The June 1, 2026 issue of BBN is full of interesting interviews and news. Available online, in your mailbox and around t...
05/27/2026

The June 1, 2026 issue of BBN is full of interesting interviews and news. Available online, in your mailbox and around town this week’s paper begins with a feature about the Health First–Parrish Stroke Network. The partnership aims to strengthen regional stroke care by improving quality and patient outcomes. Sharing the excitement are Dr. Victor Vargas, Dr. Abhishek Agrawal, Dr. Christopher Rajan, Terry Forde, George Mikitarian, Dr. Fawad Shaheen, and Mike Mullowney.
Nicole Reed has stepped into entrepreneurship with the opening of Uptown Whimsy on East New Haven Avenue in Melbourne. Her boutique–style retail store sells everything from leather purses to embroidered jeans for women, and telescopes to wallets and Panama–style straw hats for men. Reed, an artist and commercial real estate agent, also sells her paintings and makes pieces of jewelry and other items for the store.
Amanda Moyles Gonnella is founder and broker of BSC Real Estate. She has worked in the local market for more than a decade and started her own firm in January. Gonnella, a University of Virginia graduate, is among the region’s consistent top producers. Her father, Dr. Frank Moyles, was a practicing physician in Brevard for many years before retiring. Gonnella is excited to share the news of her full service residential and commercial real estate company.
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For BBN advertising information and pricing contact Adrienne Roth at [email protected]

The May 25, 2026 issue of BBN is full of interesting interviews and news. Available online, in your mailbox and around t...
05/20/2026

The May 25, 2026 issue of BBN is full of interesting interviews and news. Available online, in your mailbox and around town this week’s paper begins with a feature about The Burrel College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Melbourne Campus leader, Dr. Doris Newman. Burrell Class of 2026 members recently participated in Match Day where 165 students received their residency matches, a 99 percent placement rate.
Scott Plapp, owner of Plapp Insurance Services Inc., an independent firm that specializes in a range of commercial insurances for businesses, including parametric rain and hurricane insurance talks about the many product lines available through his agency. Parametric insurance is a faster, simpler way for businesses to protect against natural disasters, such as wind speed during a hurricane. Plapp has worked in the insurance agency industry for four decades.
Marifer Sagastume is the managing director for the startup community at Groundswell Startups in Melbourne, a coworking and incubator/accelerator entity that is celebrating its 10th year. Ruchir Gupta is Groundswell’s industrial designer and leads the prototype lab. In 2025, companies supported by Groundswell generated more than $50 million in revenue and created over 250 jobs across five businesses.

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