Sponsorships still available.  Contact Kristin Bakke at 321-632-8222 or Kristin@LEADBrevard.org

“Economic Engines” at the Orlando Melbourne International Airport and

hosted by the Orlando Melbourne International Airport

• I didn’t realize how much land the airport owned and that they leased it out to all the corporations on airport property. I also didn’t realize that the new international terminal at MLB is the most technologically advanced in the world!

• The synergies between MLB and local corporations that go unnoticed by the general public.

• Airport tenants- Economic drivers in the community.

• There’s a dog at the airport?!?! Love the look inside these operations.

• Didn’t know that 80% of the airport’s revenue comes from tenants, NOT flights.

• The amount of business inside the airport.

• The most valuable bit of information is how large the airport is and who their tenants are and what they do.

• All the business that is here at Melbourne airport.

Ashlee Thomas (LB 2017), Senior Manager for Internal and Executive Communications,

Harris Corporation welcomed the next best class of Leadership Brevard (2018) to the Harris Global Innovation Center. This (beyond) high tech center showcases capabilities for Harris’ customers and guests; if you ever receive an invitation to attend an event that features this center, please say yes!  Amazing and informative.

Robert (Bob) Duffy, Senior Vice President Human Resources and Administration, Harris Corporation shared his thoughts on leadership, highlighting these top 10 leadership qualities:

-  Adaptable

-  Articulate

-  Courageous
-  Decisive

-  Ethics and Integrity

-  Energetic

-  Entrepreneurial

-  Passionate About Talent

-  Results Driven
-  Visionary

Lynda Weatherman, President & CEO of the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) provided a rapid fire overview of the mission of the EDC and its critical role in the development and sustainability of our community. If you are not familiar with the EDC – CLICK HERE to read more  - The EDC is dedicated to attracting new business and investment and expanding existing industry throughout the Space Coast, influencing change on government laws and regulations affecting economic development, promoting the Space Coast to encourage new investment, supporting efforts of Space Coast military installations, and relaying new programs and procedures to assist manufacturing and high tech companies.

“Project Contender”, a corporate relocation exercise facilitated by Elizabeth Huy (LB 2013), Senior Manager, Business Development EDC showcased just one of the many tasks that are part of the EDC’s work in economic development. Class members shared their impressions:

• Continued growth in Brevard and effort EDC does every day to make this Space Coast first.

• Reviewing the EDC activity & how much hard work the EDC does to promote the community.

• How important the EDC is to the community.

• Economic development is difficult; communities compete/it's difficult/why we give big companies economic incentives. 

• Lynda Weatherman for governor!

• In the future, become involved with future economic development in the area. 

• The importance of economic development in the larger community and how strategic planning can change the community. 

• Brought new perspective to all our area is working toward.

• Great to hear about the efforts made by MLB and the EDC to bring new business to the Space Coast. 

January's Session – "Quality of Life" with the Brevard Zoo, the Indian River Lagoon, Brevard Cultural Alliance and the Eau Gallie Arts District.

We place special emphasis on making sure program graduates are offered a variety of avenues to stay informed and connected with fellow alumni.