Posts by sbiddle_sbiddle@winterpark.org
From Launching Old Navy and PINK, to Building a Local Coffee Shop
From Launching Old Navy and PINK, to Building a Local Coffee Shop Back to Blog June 18, 2026 Local Entrepreneur Traded Fortune 500 Career to Build New General Cafe from Scratch Tracy Liffey spent years helping launch some of the most iconic retail brands in the world, including Old Navy and PINK by Victoria’s…
Read MoreFrom Apple to Entrepreneur: Surviving COVID, Closing the Digital Divide & Leading with Empathy
From Apple to Entrepreneur: Surviving COVID, Closing the Digital Divide & Leading with Empathy Back to Blog June 1, 2026 Founder of Aeras Technologies and Aeras Foundation Details the Secrets to Building a Winning Team and Company David Collins, CEO of Aeras Technologies and Aeras Foundation, a 26-year veteran of the software and telecom…
Read MoreRollins College President on the Future of Higher Ed in the Age of AI
Rollins College President on the Future of Higher Ed in the Age of AI Brooke Barnett Explores the Evolving Value of a Liberal Arts Education, the Role of Storytelling in Leadership, and Why “Human Skills” May Be the Most Valuable Currency in the Future Back to Blog May 5, 2026 In this episode of the…
Read MoreThe Power of Loyalty: Thriving in Community and Business in an AI World
The Power of Loyalty: Thriving in Community and Business in an AI World From Mentorship to Mutual Trust. How Are You Showing Up at Work? Back to Blog March 24, 2026 Powerhouse attorney and community leader Laura Walda joined us on the B Student podcast to unpack the secret sauce of loyalty in a world…
Read More“Human in the Room” — How to Develop the Soft Skills You Need for Today’s AI-Driven Workplace
“Human in the Room” — How to Develop the Soft Skills You Need for Today’s AI-Driven Workplace Back to Blog February 27, 2026 As artificial intelligence reshapes the modern workplace, a bigger question looms: where do we fit in? In this week’s episode of the B Student podcast, the mic flips as host Betsy Gardner…
Read MoreThe 2025 Cheers to You! Award Winners
The 2025 Cheers to You! Award Winners Back to Blog January 29, 2026 Honoring the Leaders, Volunteers and Local Businesses Making an Impact Cheers to You! recognizes the people who have made important contributions to our city and business community. The annual Membership Awards event is a tribute to the members and volunteers who make…
Read MoreWhy LinkedIn Deserves Your Attention
Why LinkedIn Deserves Your Attention Back to Blog December 15, 2025 LinkedIn Should Be Your #1 Priority in 2026 Insights from Klo Marketing’s Katie Lopus Last week, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Park Professional Women group hosted an energizing and insightful session featuring Katie Lopus, social media strategist and founder of Klo Marketing.…
Read MoreRethinking AI: How to Turn Technology Into a Partner
Rethinking AI: How to Turn Technology Into a Partner Back to Blog November 18, 2025 Insights from Full Sail University’s Rob Croll at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed back Rob Croll, Program Director, Digital Marketing, at Full Sail University, for a thought-provoking presentation on one…
Read MoreAuthenticity vs. Professionalism: Navigating Generational Expectations in the Modern Workplace
Authenticity vs. Professionalism: Navigating Generational Expectations in the Modern Workplace Back to Blog November 3, 2025 How Young Professionals Can Build Trust, Manage Up, and Decode Unwritten Rules in Multigenerational Offices The workplace is evolving fast — with five generations under one roof and a constant stream of technological change, including AI, it’s never been…
Read MoreLead with Authenticity, Curiosity and a Plan for Success
Lead with Authenticity, Curiosity and a Plan for Success Back to Blog October 27, 2025 B Student podcast guest Bob Jimenez, owner and gallerist of Winter Park’s Solana Fine Art, and former communications exec with Cox Media Group, AdventHealth and Disney, shared some candor and wisdom for leading with authenticity and curiosity along with critical…
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