FAIRWINDS Credit Union and FAIRWINDS Foundation Named National Philanthropy Day Winners
FAIRWINDS Credit Union and the FAIRWINDS Foundation were named 2024 National Philanthropy Day Award winners by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) of Central Florida Chapter in the following categories: • Corporate and Foundation Impact• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Winners were recognized at the AFP Central Florida’s 2024 National Philanthropy Day Awards ceremony on November 15. First celebrated in 1986, National Philanthropy Day us an annual observance on November 15 that is
Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose Featured in Orlando Business Journal for Disaster Recovery Insights
As Hurricane Milton approached Central Florida, Matt Rose, Chief Experience Officer of Tech Rage IT, was featured in the Orlando Business Journal, where he emphasized the importance of understanding how much downtime a business can tolerate and what data loss it can afford. To help businesses navigate the storm, Rose offered the following practical advice, which was highlighted in the publication:Alternative Work Assignments: Plan for alternative work arrangements to maintain continuity. Remote
Hurricane Milton Update No. 1
Friends, As our region prepares for another tropical impact, the Seminole County Chamber can be a resource for your business before and after the storm. If you're like me, you're watching every Milton forecast, trying to make the difficult decisions on a wide range of things, understanding forecasts and outlook change. You feel the pressure to not be wrong, to ensure your employees and customers are safe, and to continue operating as long as possible. Right now, the Chamber will be closed
FAIRWINDS Credit Union Raises $150,000 in Annual Give Generously Campaign
FAIRWINDS Credit Union announced today the total amount raised during its annual employee Give Generously Campaign at a reception honoring its non-profit partner recipients and employees. Each year FAIRWINDS hosts an employee fundraising campaign to benefit local non-profit organizations in the community. This year, employees pledged $75,000 during the two-week campaign with a $75,000 match from FAIRWINDS totaling $150,000, surpassing last year’s total of more than $104,000. “FAIRWINDS was founded more
Frank Ioppolo Jr. Named as Best Lawyer in America
One of the top accomplishments of an attorney is to be named to the Best Lawyers in America list. Congratulations Frank Ioppolo Jr. for being among the top 5 percent of attorneys in America who have received this honor. The Best Lawyers in America list is the world’s oldest and most respected peer-review research and marketing company in the legal profession today, running for more than three decades. Frank was named for his exceptional work in Corporate Law, Advertising Law and Venture Capital Law. This
Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose Featured on Fox 35 Orlando About Massive Social Security Number Hack
On Wednesday afternoon, Fox 35 featured Tech Rage IT’s CXO, Matt Rose, in a segment discussing the alarming claims by the hacker group USDoD, which allegedly stole 2.7 billion records of personal information from Americans, including Social Security numbers and addresses. In the conversations, Rose covered key topics like:Credit monitoring for both adults and minorsBenefits of freezing your credit to prevent fraudDark Web monitoring services for added securityThe risks of clicking on unknown links or
Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose Featured on Local Media About CrowdStrike Issues
Winter Springs, Fla., (July 24, 2024) – When it seemed like the world was shutting down after a technology glitch from CrowdStrike, the local media turned to Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose for an expert opinion.Fox 35 featured Rose on Friday evening and in a longer format as an in-studio guest on its Good Day Orlando on Monday morning. Then, Central Florida Public Media featured Rose on its daily Engage program.In the conversations, Rose talks about the following subjects:The depth of the crash,How much we rely
Tech Rage IT Completes Unique Customer Service Training Certification
Winter Springs, Fla., (June 17, 2024) – Tech Rage IT, an IT services company serving business owners in Central Florida, has earned the World-Class Customer eXperience Trained (WCCXT) certification. This training was led by The DiJulius Group, whose consulting clients include Starbucks, Lexus, Ritz-Carlton, KeyBank, Nordstrom, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and many more.To become certified, companies must go through three months of training and show that they’ve deployed the strategies in their
Adrian Kierulf-Velez Named One of Orlando Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40
ORLANDO, FL (May 22, 2024) – FAIRWINDS Community Relations Manager Adrian Kierulf-Velez was selected to join the Orlando Business Journal’s40 Under 40 Class of 2024. This annual awards program recognizes young professionals in Central Florida who are actively making an impact. From the Orlando Business Journal’s website: “Each year, the 40 Under 40 Awards honor 40 rising stars in the local business world who have distinguished themselves in their companies, their communities, and their industries
Florida Credit Unions Designated as Public Depositories
FAIRWINDS Credit Union President and CEO Larry Tobin was quoted by Credit Union Times regarding a new law that will enable credit unions to do business with certain public entities – a space once reserved only for banks. On May 3, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the historic piece of legislation allowing credit unions to be designated as public depositories. Tobin told editors at the national credit union trade publication that the signing of HB 989 is a "significant win for credit unions in Florida on
Erica Martinez-Rose Named to UCF Integrated Business Advisory Board
Winter Springs, Fla., (May 15, 2024) – One of the key points in a company’s lifecycle is when it can significantly give back to the communities that helped nurture the growth of the company.Tech Rage IT has hit that mark as its CEO, Erica Martinez-Rose, has agreed to serve on the UCF Integrated Business Advisory Board, starting with the 2024/25 school year.“This truly brings me around a full circle on my journey with the University of Central Florida,” Martinez-Rose says. “The programs that UCF supports,
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Visit with AdventHealth, St. John’s Rivership Co. and other sponsors and exhibitors at OBJ’s Doing Business in Seminole County
OBJ - Doing Business In Seminole County – May 2ndWestin Lake Mary, 2:30 – 5:30 pmJoin Orlando Business Journal and business leaders from both the private and public sectors for a panel discussion, Expo and networking event. Click on the link for panelists’ bios, tickets and advertising opportunities:https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/event/170513/2024/2024-dbi-seminole-county
FAIRWINDS Credit Union Launches Community Heroes Mortgage Program
ORLANDO, FL (April 23, 2024) – Recognizing that home ownership is a challenge for many Central Floridians, FAIRWINDS Credit Union has introduced a new Community Heroes Mortgage Program, designed to assist everyday heroes achieve their home ownership goals more affordably. According to the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, in the last five years the median home price has increased by $152,000 (68%). Benefits of the Community Heroes Mortgage Program include: • Lower monthly payments with discounted
Tech Rage IT Named a Fire Award Winner
Winter Springs, Fla., (April 19, 2024) – Tech Rage is on fire!The Winter Springs-based IT company was named one of 11 companies in Central Florida as being “on fire” in the Orlando Business Journal’s third annual 2024 Fire Awards.According to the award announcement, “each company was scored on major milestones such as revenue growth, job creation, fundraising and innovative new products or ways of doing business, among other factors.”The company saw a nearly 15 percent increase in revenue over the past 12
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Meet Nicole Martz and Christina Hollerbach, two panelists for OBJ’s “Doing Business in Seminole County” event
Nicole Martz, Esq., AICP is the President and CEO of the Sanford Airport Authority. Christina Hollerbach is CEO at Hollerbach's German Restaurant and advocate for multiple Sanford area organizations and downtown Sanford development. More information on these and other panelists as well as ticket and advertising information can be found at: https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/event/170513/2024/2024-dbi-seminole-county Westin Lake Mary, May 2nd 2:30 -5:30 pm
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Meet Rafael Caamano and Jay Zembower, two panelists for OBJ’s “Doing Business in Seminole County” event
Westin Lake Mary, May 2, 2:30 - 5:30 pm. Jay Zembower has been the Seminole County Commissioner for District 2 since 2018. Rafael Caamano is the Site Manager for the Winter Springs Incubator – UCF Business Incubation Program. More information on these and other panelists, as well as ticket, sponsor and exhibit information, can be found here:https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/event/170513/2024/2024-dbi-seminole-county
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2024 Doing Business In Seminole County – May 2nd
Join Orlando Business Journal and business leaders from both the private and public sectors for the 2024 DBI Seminole County panel discussion, Expo, and networking event. https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/event/170513/2024/2024-dbi-seminole-county
FAIRWINDS Credit Union Sponsors Central Florida Zoo’s Bald Eagle Habitat
ORLANDO, FL (March 26, 2024) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is proud to welcome FAIRWINDS Credit Union as the new sponsor of the bald eagle habitat. Seminole County Commissioner Andria Herr, Patricia Rawlings representing Seminole County Commissioner Amy Lockhart, Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte, Seminole County Chamber president and CEO, Rebekah Arthur, Zoo employees, and guests gathered at the bald eagle habitat for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, March 25. FAIRWINDS has long
FAIRWINDS Foundation Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants
ORLANDO, FL (March 5, 2025) – FAIRWINDS Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the philanthropic arm of FAIRWINDS Credit Union, today announced the recipients of its 2024 grants at a breakfast event held at Full Sail Live attended by community leaders and fifteen organizations embodying the Foundation’s core purpose of improving lives through financial well-being. The nonprofit organization also named its 2024 FAIRWINDS Foundation Community Unsung Hero recipient is Ana L. Cruz. City
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UCF Business Incubation Program Congratulates its Recent Award Winners
Orlando, Fla. (February 29, 2024) – The first two months of 2024 have seen tremendous recognition for a select group of client companies of the UCF Business Incubation Program. More than a half dozen businesses have been recognized by the Orlando Business Journal and GrowFL, who are clients of UCF Incubators in Orange and Seminole counties. “For any company, being recognized by organizations like these two can truly help them gain traction as they look to enter their markets or build their business,”
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What does Central Florida need to reach the next level? OBJ needs your input!
Central Florida's economic make up is evolving with every passing year. Yet as the region continues to change, so do the needs to keep its progress going. As such, Orlando Business Journal is starting a new series called Advance CFL — the successor to the publication's Community Impact series. The purpose of this new feature is to provide our readers with an opportunity to share what the region does well and what areas need improvement.OBJ is conducting a brief survey to gather the information for that
Orlando Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Awards
Join Orlando Business Journal for the annual Women Who Mean Business awards celebration as we honor Central Florida's 2024 women of distinction. OBJ’s luncheon awards program will highlight exceptional businesswomen in the Central Florida region, including the businesswoman of the year. Be sure to join the event early for the networking and registration EXPO featuring local businesses and non-profits. Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Time: 11 AM – 1:30 PM Location: Hilton Orlando, Orange
