FROM THE EDITOR
As we began planning the Green Business and Sustainability Issue , published in November 2017 , we found that the members of the Editorial Advisory Committee did not have a shared understanding of what was meant by “ sustainability .” Discussing it to reach agreement , we decided that we needed to publish an issue that looked beyond ecological and environmental sustainability to the challenge of building businesses that lasted over time – “ sustainable businesses .” Mike Jiloty , a member of the committee proposed the theme – Here Today , Here Tomorrow . The result is the issue you hold in your hands .
Our cover story is extremely unique . While most of us are aware that Brown & Brown is one of the largest insurance companies in the world and is located here in Daytona Beach , we are probably not aware of the vision of J . Powell Brown , the firm ’ s president and CEO . His vision is to build a “ Forever Company .” In the article , you will learn about his strategies to build a sustainable business : invest in your people and community , encourage entrepreneurship and an ownership culture within the company , take risks and learn from failure , work hard , be disciplined , focus on the fundamentals , do it your way , and strive to anticipate what could be around the corner . Good advice for all of us seeking to sustain our businesses over time .
Another feature article , “ All in the Family : Creating a Business to Last for Generations ,” is a must read for all family owned businesses . The Family Enterprise Center at Stetson University guides family businesses through transition and growth . Learn more from this article .
On page 27 , the Chamber recognizes members who have continuously maintained their membership for 25 years or longer . A very loud “ shout-out ” to Hayward Brown Insurance , at 77 years the longest continuous member of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce .
We also looked at two industries and the trends they are experiencing . Higher Education sustainability is a significant benefit to our county with 397 years of collective educational experiences . Read the article on page 30 . Also , our Q & A on page 13 with Dr . Delicia Haynes outlines new strategies being explored in the healthcare industry . Are they sustainable ?
Our next issue , scheduled for publication in May , will explore “ Diversity in Business .” If you own a business that you feel is a leader in client , supplier or employee diversity or if you are a woman , minority or veteran owned business and you have a story to tell , send us an email at editor @ evolvedaytona . com . We love good stories !
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EVOLVE Business and Professional Magazine is published by The Holley Group on behalf of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce .
PUBLISHER AND EDITOR Howard M . Holley
MANAGING EDITOR Elesha Mavrommatis
CREATIVE DESIGN & LAYOUT Ashlee Harrell
CIRCULATION Deborah Anastos
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EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE John Guthrie • Committee Chairman - Halifax Health Zach Bass • The Holley Group Richard Cooper • Halifax Insurance Partners Shannon Finley • Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Alan Florez • Halifax Insurance Partners Lisa Habermehl • Duvall Homes Kim Hover • Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Michael Jiloty • Team Volusia Kerry Karl • VCARD Alexis Lenssen • Raymond James Piros Pazaurek • Marketing X-Rays Harry Russo • Daytona State College Christine Sikora • Career Source
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