Along with my husband, David, I am co-publisher of the monthly publication you’re holding in your hands right now, Insight Magazine. Our baby. Our pride and joy. To us, the magazine represents much more than just a smattering of articles. You see, Insight is designed to be more than just a collection of issues and advertisements. More than just a coffee table read. Really, it’s more than a magazine in our eyes. Insight represents an ideal. A way of thinking. In the dictionary, the term “insight” is commonly defined as “an instance of apprehending the true nature of... Read more
Becoming the premier commercial electrical contractor in the Southeast United States doesn’t happen by accident. It doesn’t happen overnight, and it certainly doesn’t happen without a vision. Founded in 1993, family-owned Quinco Electrical, Inc. has done just that, however, on the way to employing more than 1,100 employees dedicated to one thing: client satisfaction. “Quinco has been built on loyalty, trust and consumer satisfaction,” says David Deese, CEO of Quinco. Today, the company continues to expand with the ultimate goal of establishing new satellite offices... Read more
White sandy beaches. Breathtaking oceanfront views. Live music with chef-prepared cuisine. Paradise? It just might be. And the best part is - it’s a lot closer than you think. I recently found out that my own little slice of perfection is a mere two hour drive away, hidden - among all places - in Jupiter, FL. The quaint beach town just north of West Palm Beach is home to the cozy yet elegant Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa. It was here, on a whim, my girlfriend and I decided it was time for a little vacation to unwind and bask in the Florida sun our pale exteriors so desperately needed. Resort... Read more
On May 11, developers of the Innovation Way East project (IWE) went before the Orange County Board of County Commissioners seeking approval to change zoning laws for a 4,625-acre property they own in southeast Orange County. If approved, the result would merge IWE with nearby International Corporate Park (ICP) to create the project dubbed “Innovation.” After meeting until well past 11 p.m., the vote was delayed until June 22 to allow for more dialogue on the land uses. International Corporate Park (pictured) is key to the future development of Innovation Way. According to the developers... Read more
How does increasing the jobs in Orlando by 136 percent sound? If the relatively novel concept of “economic gardening” works then it may be possible to increase the job market exponentially, much like it did in the city of Littleton, CO. Economic gardening was introduced there in 1989 as a demonstration program to deal with sudden erosion of economic conditions. The result was the 136 percent job growth figure. The concept has since emerged as a successful method to create sustainable economic growth for communities that utilize it properly. At its core, economic gardening embraces the... Read more
