Day: August 10, 2021

Implanting Innovations

Every student has heard the story of George Washington and his wooden teeth. And while his set of dentures were actually made from a combination of lead, ivory, gold and even human teeth, the mythology around the Founding Father’s dental work highlights how far technology and innovation have advanced dentistry and led to the growth […]Read More

Bethune’s Legacy Fuels Today’s Entrepreneurs

As a youngster growing up in Miami, Florida there was never any doubt that I would attend college. It was my parents’ desire that I attend a college with a Christian tie. Though I practice the Episcopal faith, attending Bethune-Cookman College (B-CC), now Bethune-Cookman University, a United Methodist Church supported institution of higher learning, satisfied […]Read More

Journey To Statuary Hall

1. First Steps In March of 2016, Gov. Rick Scott signed a law to replace the statue of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith, which had been donated to the U.S. Capitol for display in Statuary Hall in 1922, with a new “Great Floridian.” The search for a new sculpture was conducted by the Florida Department […]Read More

Innovation at Kingspan Makes ‘Planet Passionate’ Possible

When, in 1965, Eugene and Brandon Murtagh launched their engineering and contracting firm with the manufacture of agricultural trailers behind the family pub in Kingscourt, Ireland, they made two things a priority – quality and innovation. Today, this family-led business, known as Kingspan, manufactures everything from commercial infrastructure products, insulation and duct work to insulated […]Read More

Racing to the Future NASCAR embraces innovation as a key

Driving around in circles seems like a simple enough task, but for officials at NASCAR there are always new ways to get to the checkered flag. And that means innovation. In fact, it can be argued that the very creation of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing was itself an innovation. While people […]Read More

Innovation Nation Creative engagement a key to business success

Linguistically speaking, the word “innovation” means “introduce as new” from the Latin word innovare. But practically speaking, it means so much more. In today’s business landscape, innovation is a buzzword that finds its way into corporate mission statements, motivational speeches as well as marketing and advertising materials. But for entrepreneurs, startups and even established companies, […]Read More

Local couple shines a light on the entrepreneurial spirit

Most people move to Florida later in life to take up golf or engage in various community activities. Many spend time helping out their kids and doting on their grandkids. And while Howard M. and Dr. Barbara C. Holley have done all of the aforementioned, they relocated to Florida looking to be of service and […]Read More

FAME – A Boost To Local Manufacturing Job Market

Volusia and Flagler counties are embarking this month on one of the nation’s most respected and innovative programs for educating and advancing skilled workers into the local manufacturing industry. FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) operates through an ‘earn while you learn’ model. Ten participating companies are sponsoring students who will divide their week between […]Read More