Committee-Economic Development 2023-2024

Amy Kirkland is the Director of the Center for Business Development at Seminole State College. Prior to her current position, she managed the Small Business Development Center at SSC, assisting clients in starting, and growing their small businesses.  As the owner of two Seminole County businesses over the past 25 years, Broadway Dancewear, a retail dance boutique, and Wonderfaux Designs, a custom decorative painting company, Amy learned firsthand what it took to be successful. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tampa, double majoring in Business Administration and Psychology. She served as captain of the UT women’s swim team, and was named an NCAA two-time All American.  She received her MBA from Western Governors University.
 

International Attorney, expert in Site Selection, FDI strategy and Soft Landing. Business Mentor for the US Department of Commerce. President and Cofounder of the TECNNOVATOR. Only technology and innovation incubator in Seminole County.. 

We help to connect buyers and sellers of small businesses.
 

The Law Firm of Charles Vega P.A.
Serving Central, North, South Florida & Gulf Coast
Team of six attorneys
Personal Injury, Automobile & Truck Accidents, Commercial Business, Divorce, Child Custody, Real Estate, Wills, Trust, Probate, Employment Law, Foreclosure, Consumer Debt, Mediation, Medical Malpractice, and General Civil Litigation.
 Licensed in the State of Florida and Washington D.C.

Pearl Dickson joined the AppleOne Team in 2014 and is celebrating her 10 year anniversary!

She offers over 10 years of experience in the Staffing Industry and offers experience with Temp, Temp to Perm, and Direct Hire placements.

As a Central Florida resident for over 25 years, Pearl is proud to work and live in Seminole County and supporting local companies in finding top talent to join their team.

Michael Harvey is the CEO and founder of Octanium Corporation, a veteran-owned cybersecurity and technology firm. A U.S. Army veteran, Michael has over two decades of experience in the military and the Department of Defense. He holds a Master's of Engineering in Cybersecurity from George Washington University.
Under his leadership, Octanium focuses on protecting critical assets, including systems, data, and personnel, through proactive defense strategies and comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. Michael is dedicated to empowering businesses by providing tailored security services, education, and ongoing support to ensure operational integrity and compliance.