For more than four decades, Elite Hospitality has been a name synonymous with quality, vision and long-term investment along Florida’s northeast coast. At the helm is Manoj Bhoola, a second-generation hotelier who has strategically transformed the family business into an industry leader. From Ormond Beach to St. Augustine, Jacksonville Beach to Flagler Beach, Elite Hospitality […]Read More
There’s no doubt about it – women lead the pack in healthcare. Women make up 67% of the global health and social care workforce. Annually, they provide health services to 5 billion people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Given the female stronghold in the healthcare industry, we interviewed two local heavy hitters: Dr. […]Read More
In today’s rapidly evolving economy, workforce development has become a cornerstone of education, especially in Florida’s growing communities. The superintendents of St. Johns, Volusia and Flagler Counties are not only shaping the future of education but also playing a pivotal role in ensuring local businesses have access to skilled, capable talent. Each district’s unique initiatives […]Read More
There is an IBM TV commercial for WatsonX, their AI platform, that starts with “Some people are excited about what AI can do for them. We’re excited about what AI can do for business.” At EVOLVE, we are also excited about what AI can do for business. Our EVOLVE Editorial Advisory Boards selected Artificial Intelligence as the theme for […]Read More
With this issue, we complete our second full year publishing the First Coast Region Edition of EVOLVE Magazine. Over that period, we have much appreciated your response to our articles and content. Our goal is to “Shine a Light on Success,” especially business and economic success. Your response tells us we are on the right […]Read More
“The only safe ship in a storm is leadership.” – Faye Wattleton We at EVOLVE Magazine hope that you and your team have made it safely through the storm. There will be an easier path for some, but the impact of Hurricane Ian will be felt throughout our community for some time to come. […]Read More
Everybody talks about economic growth as a priority. Politicians cite growth statistics on the campaign trail, residents talk about the need for more retail options and better-paying jobs and businesses and developers look to capitalize on shifting demographics and population growth. It is acknowledged that economic development is a good thing in the abstract, but […]Read More
From his desk in Jacksonville, Aundra Wallace takes a broader perspective on economic growth than most people. As president of the JAXUSA Partnership, it’s part of the job description. But that 50,000-foot view doesn’t obscure realities on the ground for real people. “When you think about any community, any region, it’s about people,” Wallace said. […]Read More
The Business of Growth. When we first selected this theme, some members of the staff and the board thought we were intending to write articles either defending or criticizing “overdevelopment”. Instead, we had to make it clear that our focus would be on economic growth and opportunity. Which is to say, “business growth”. Clearly there […]Read More
I was struck speechless when I learned that Joe Rizzo had passed. As he was to many others, I felt he was a friend. That’s because it was how he wanted us to feel. And so, I was heartbroken with no words that I could gather to express the loss and emptiness I felt. Then I […]Read More
