Small Biz Florida

Ep. 60 | David Carrier President of QuantumFlo | Florida Make More Summit 2021 Series

David P. Carrier is the Founder and President of QuantumFlo, Inc. a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced, variable speed controlled, packaged pump systems for commercial plumbing, HVAC, municipal, irrigation and industrial market applications. QuantumFlo innovative technologies are the most energy efficient and sustainable technologies in the world. They are ideal for new construction or the upgrade and retrofit of aging or obsolete pump systems, particularly the constant speed type. With independent Rep offices in more than 23 countries, our highly skilled professionals are ready to help you find the best industrial or commercial water pumps for your next project. Plumbing Systems, Commercial Buildings, Industrial Facilities, Mechanical Systems, Building Systems, Mechanical Engineering Design. QuantumFlo is a Registered Trademark.
 
QuantumFlo was established to design, manufacture and deliver the best packaged technologies to the pump systems market. Founded in 2007, QuantumFlo is housed in a brand new, state-of-the-art, 30,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Sanford, Florida, just north of the Greater Orlando area. Our systems are assembled and flow tested in our on-site test lab where we feature a UL508A industrial custom control panel facility and a large production shop.
QuantumFlo began as a result of the efforts of a determined team of professionals committed to redefining the packaged pump systems market. From perfecting classic designs to the innovation of new products, QuantumFlo has applied creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to develop the quality and integrity of the systems we produce today.

Ep. 59 | Heidi + David with CAE Healthcare | Florida Make More Summit 2021 Series

CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Backed by a record of more than 70 years of industry firsts, we continue to reimagine the customer experience and revolutionize training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare. We are the partner of choice to customers worldwide who operate in complex, high-stakes and largely regulated environments, where successful outcomes are critical. As a testament to our customers’ ongoing needs for our solutions, over 60 percent of CAE’s revenue is recurring in nature. We have the broadest global presence in our industry, with approximately 11,000 employees, 180 sites and training locations in over 35 countries.
Heidi R. Wood was appointed Executive Vice‐President, Business Development & Growth Initiatives in May 2020 and President of CAE Healthcare in September 2020. Her primary focus at CAE is to partner with the business unit leaders to identify and drive new avenues of growth across CAE. She will play a leadership role in the development of a data and advanced analytics strategy for CAE as well as, in collaboration with the rest of the Executive Management Committee, create an overarching Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy focusing on both productivity and strategic AI efforts.
Heidi has over 25 years’ experience analyzing, creating and driving strategic growth in the Aerospace and Defense industry and has been recognized for her dynamic leadership, driving transformation and creating value for numerous Fortune 500 companies.
David Machen is an accomplished Senior Director of Manufacturing & Quality Control with expertise in production supervision, supply chain management, forecasting, and warehouse operations for the production and quality of mobile communication technology. As a strategic planner, I implement solutions utilizing Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to increase efficiency, reduce costs, boost productivity, and ensure quality by streamlining operations and implementing continuous process improvements. I am recognized as an articulate and respected leader who builds relationships with suppliers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to improve internal communications, boost teamwork, and maximize performance to expedite production to market launch, achieve set goals, and advance the mission of the organization.
 

Ep. 58 | Danielly Orozco-Cole Project Manager CTE at FLATE | Florida Make More Summit 2021 Series

On this episode of Small Biz Florida our host Tom Kindred is joined by Danielly Orozco-Cole she serves as the project manager of CTE at FLATE and she is featured on this show talking about all the services FLATE provides to manufacturers across the state of Florida. 
Danielly Orozco-Cole, M.S. is the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Project Manager of the Florida Advanced Technology Education Center (FLATE)-FloridaMakes. Mrs. Orozco-Cole’s background includes B.S. and M.S. degrees in Sanitary Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Mrs. Orozco has been working with FLATE for more than ten years as a subject matter expert, curriculum coordinator, and associate director. In her current role as CTE project manager, Danielly helps to promote and support manufacturing and advanced technical education, best practices and educational resources by ensuring the continuation of exemplary industry partnerships, workforce opportunity, and educational synergy throughout the state of Florida.
The Florida Advanced Technological Education Center (FLATE), a National Science Foundation Center of Excellence in high-technology manufacturing, is the go-to organization for manufacturing and advanced technical education, best practices and resources supporting the high performance skilled workforce for Florida’s manufacturing sectors. FLATE provides exemplary industry partnerships, workforce opportunity, and educational synergy throughout the state of Florida by connecting industry and workforce needs to targeted educational endeavors at many community and state colleges across Florida.
 

Ep. 57 | Jason Zaborske + Mike Aller Florida Makes | Florida Make More Summit 2021 Series

Jason Zaborske and Mike Aller from Florida Makes join Tom and Co-host Duane Reiff (Manufacturing Specialist at SBDC at IRSC). To talk about all things manufacturing. 
Jason Zaborske talks about his Pathway to FL Makes beginning with how he started working with nonprofits and fundraising events such as Florida Senior Day and Children’s Week. In transitioning to his role at Florida Makes Zaborske is a Manufacturing Specialist that works closely with supply chain issues at Florida Makes. 
Mike Aller discusses his pathway to Florida Makes and how it  began with his different roles mainly in Washington D.C where he dealt with public policy and advocacy programs. He talks to Tom and Duane about what Florida Makes is all about.
FloridaMakes is focused on helping small and medium-sized manufacturers generate business results and thrive in today’s technology-driven economy. FloridaMakes' services are designed to help further the goals for profitability and growth for small and medium-sized manufacturers. Depending on their needs and goals, that may include solving a specific manufacturing problem, increase productivity, adopt best practices, determine how core capabilities might be used to enter a new market, or enhance processes through appropriate advanced technology or training.
 

Ep. 56 | Alan Davis Founding Member and CEO of i5 Services | Florida Make More Summit 2021 Series

Alan Davis is the Founding Member and CEO of i5 Services. His background in technology, along with years of experience in leadership, transformation, process improvement, and business/IT alignment, have helped him excel at implementing solutions that bring about disruptive improvement. 
In this episode he joins Host Tom Kindred to discuss i5 Services and Connex Marketplace. Listen to learn about this tool and resource that may help you if you are a small business in the manufacturing industry. i5 Services changes industries by solving complex business problems through creative technical solutions.
Founded in 2009, i5 has developed innovative solutions for the aerospace, manufacturing, supply chain, defense industries and more. i5 Services mission is to create solutions that change industries, drive direct savings to the bottom line and create value for our clients everyday.
 
 
 

Ep. 55 | Erin Gillespie Director of Public Sector Strategies at Coastal Cloud | FEDC Conference 2021

"Live at the beach and work in the cloud."  -Coastal Cloud 
On this episode of Small Biz Florida Tom interviews Erin Gillespie. She serves as the director of Public Sector Strategies at Coastal Cloud.Erin joined Coastal Cloud in 2021 to grow the technology company's public sector solutions. Previously, Erin spent more than a decade in state government, leading the state of Florida's disaster recovery and economic development efforts, along with leadership positions in several other state agencies. She has more than two decades of experience in crisis communications, disaster recovery, public relations and government affairs.
Coastal Cloud is the only platinum Salesforce consulting partner headquartered in Florida. They partner with clients to plan and execute a migration to next-generation systems that focus on client’s mission, not on systems issues. They have become experts at program management, project execution, business analysis, data modeling, data migration, user training and the skills necessary for a successful migration to next-generation technologies. Coastal Cloud like many of the businesses we work with are a small business and they are headquartered in Palm Coast, FL. 

Ep. 54 | David Denor, Publisher of Florida Trend Magazine | FEDC Conference 2021

Florida Trend is the second longest running statewide monthly business publication. Our Host Tom Kindred is joined by David Denor publisher of Florida Trend to talk about his background and pathway to becoming the publisher of Florida Trend Business Magazine. 
In this episode: David Denor discusses the family of publications provided by this highly valued statewide magazine. Tom and David discuss the different industry sectors covered by the magazine and the growth that the state of florida has seen in the past 2 years. Listen to this exciting episode to hear about how florida has been impacted by the healthcare system and other big industries that have come into the state. 
Florida Trend finds the common threads, tying those competing, diverse regions together in a statewide context. For over 60 years, the magazine has reported on the people and issues that have defined Florida and shaped its future. The magazine and its website offer regionally-based stories and reporting with statewide impact. Florida Trend's mix of local color and thorough, hard-hitting investigative journalism is recognized each year with regional and national awards for editorial excellence. 
 

Ep. 53 | Elevate Lake Director Tracy Garcia and Business Development Manager for Northeast Lake Mary Ellen Stern | FEDC Conference 2021

Join Tom on another episode of Small Biz Florida as he sits down with Lake County Economic Development Officers Tracy Garcia and Mary Ellen Stern. 
On this episode of Small Biz Florida Tracy and Mary discuss the anticipated business and population growth coming to lake county in the next year. Covering topics such as Wellness Way, the new Lake Orange Express Way, and their recent "Deal of the Year" award for the Kroger/Ocado “advanced robotics” customer fulfillment center contract. 
 

Ep. 52 | Vinny Muratore President, SBA Division at Stone Bank | FLAGGL Conference Series

Vinny Muratore is the President, SBA Division at Stone Bank. On this episode of Small Biz Florida Tom sat down with Vinny Muratore to talk about all the service offerings that Stone Bank can provide for you. 
 
Vinny talks about his background and pathway to working with Stone Bank. This episode also covers news that the SBA has been aggressive with lending and details information about EIDL Loans and traditional 504 and 7A loans. Particularly with 504 loans that have had changes to the terms involved with that loan, making it a more popular loan over the 7A loan. 
 
With deep roots in North Arkansas, Stone Bank understands the special needs of agricultural producers and rural homeowners.  Our farm lenders are trained specialists with the training and expertise to understand all facets of poultry and cattle lending.  We understand the complexities that can be associated with poultry and cattle loans, which is why we custom tailor agriculture loans to meet the financial goals of any producer. 
 
Built by community leaders, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to the members of our community.  Through business checking, loans and Remote Deposit Capture, we work with small business owners to continue growing and thriving in the community.
 
Connect with Stone Bank by visiting them here: https://www.stonebank.com/ 
 

Ep. 51 | Aaron Metaj Senior Vice President at Northwind Financial | FLAGGL Conference Series

Aaron Metaj is the Senior Vice President at Northwind Financial, a direct commercial lender that specializes in creative financing for borrowers in need of funding for a variety of commercial real estate assets. We provide capital for purchase or refinance transactions, structured buyouts, acquisition/construction/development, new construction, rehabilitation, business expansion, and we are also now funding Debtor in Possession financing (DIP financing) as well.
 
On this episode of Small Biz Florida Tom Kindred Host of the show asks all the questions so you don’t have to. Aaron Metaj and Tom met at this year’s Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders Annual Conference and they discussed the options available for your business through Northwind Financial. Listen to this episode if you are looking at options for capital access for the growth of your business. 
For those interested in working with Aaron Metaj visit the Northwind Financial Website here: https://northwindfinancial.com/