With this said, my partners and I have set the stage for our entire staff to feel competent in their roles. For this reason alone, Berman Hopkins has established the Leadership Academy with Florida Tech. My wish is that other organizations will adopt similar initiatives. This professional development program has become an integral part of our culture. In central Florida alone we employ 70 people. Leadership training is paramount for success. As a matter of fact, my partners and I use the Academy as a professional recruiting tool. That's powerful!

We could not be happier in our relationship with Florida Tech. The university is remarkably active in the Melbourne community. Not just active, but truly involved. We have been panther-backers from way back. I see our relationship growing under the capable leadership of Dr. Hollingsworth and his team of professional development faculty."

James S. LaHam
CPA, Partner
Berman, Hopkins, Wright & LaHam, CPAs, LLP

“I cannot imagine a more potent mix: a chamber of commerce whose mission is to create an environment where business will succeed and a university whose educational insights help shape minds and create the future. Our partnership with Florida Tech’s University College has been and will continue to be an excellent collaboration. The demand for top-quality business education and leadership training by our members is vastly growing, and the professional development programs offered by University College absolutely fit the bill.”

Shannon L. Meyer, IOM
President
Melbourne-Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

“The Chamber’s partnership with Florida Tech provided a quality program that brings true value to today’s management needs. Great content and awesome facilitators! Each instructor brought their talent to the classroom and provided worthwhile experiences for reference.”

Cherie Fay
Manager, Organization Development
Holiday Builders, Inc.

“These management sessions are so successful. I have thoroughly enjoyed this management program and found it extremely helpful. Especially the budgeting and the project management sessions. I began using the ideas that I learned in class immediately in the workplace. My self-confidence level has soared since my involvement in this program. Thank you so much for providing these valuable courses for continued education. The Florida Tech professors brought so much credibility to the program, it is imperative to continue with this relationship.”

Mandy Rogers
Distributor, Communications Manager
Legacy for Life LLC

“I think these classes held a wide range of very useful information. I couldn't think of much that was left out. The staff from Florida Tech did an excellent job. I don't think it would have been the same without them. They shared insights beyond what was in the text. I really appreciate the information, training and the hard work that went into giving us these classes.”

Julie Rigsby
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Holiday Builders, Inc.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and the speakers. The partnership with Florida Tech is very valuable within the community. The speakers were motivating and related well to the audience, especially Dr. Rich Griffith.”

Rose Marie Carr
Branch Manager, Staffing Group
Spherion Corporation

"The information and knowledge gained from the Management and Supervisor Training Series held last Spring has provided me additional tools to enhance my management style. The program is certainly worth the time commitment and monetary investment. I would highly recommend the program to others."

Julie Song
Director of Business Retention & Expansion
Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast