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Retail Market Manager of Synovus Bank Lake Nona. Originally from Chicago and over 17 years of leadership and banking experience. Involved in the community both as PTO VP and as a basketball coach at the Meadow Woods recreation center.

I'm a financial advisor with Edward Jones, a financial-services firm dedicated to serving the needs of individual investors. With nearly 13,000 financial advisors serving nearly 7 million investors, our firm has been built on the belief that the only way to do business is on a one-on-one, personal basis. We do that by getting to know you, understanding your goals, and developing individualized strategies to help you reach them.  Please call or stop by my office, or visit www.edwardjones.com/joel-ferguson for more information.

LIV Realty Inc is a team of extremely dedicated and highly productive professionals that are Bilingual in English and Spanish. The team takes a different approach to Real Estate, one that is built on personal touches. We are the voice of real estate, an advocate for the American dream, which is to become a homeowner, and true advisors to help achieve such a goal. 

It is our mission to Empower and Educate the community with the right tools needed to not only become a homeowner but to obtain wealth opportunities and financial stability in doing so.  We strive to work hands on for the community and demonstrate we are highly experienced, technical, and work with our hearts. We utilize the latest technologies, market research, and business strategies to exceed your expectations.  

Kim Gordon grew up in Rochester, Minnesota. She is a graduate from Drake University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and from Mayo Clinic with her Master's degree in Physical Therapy. Kim practiced physical therapy for over 16 years. 

In 2017, Kim was inspired to change her career path. She needed a change from the health care profession and still was committed to helping people. Kim found her passion in real estate. She loves that she is able to develop a relationship with her clients and is able to continue to help people, just in a different way.  In 2019, her family decided they had enough of the cold Minnesota weather and returned to Florida to live, work and play. Kim is passionate about helping families find their roots in Orlando and investing in the community.

In her down time, Kim is an avid runner, completing several half and full marathons. She and her family are Disney and Universal fans and love spending time there! Kim is also a Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild fan.  She has two children and is excited to become a Seminole fan now as her oldest will be attending school there. 

Connie Steinwart is the Area Director of Sales for the Tavistock Hotel Collection. While overseeing the Courtyard, Residence Inn, and SpringHill Suites Orlando/Lake Nona, she is responsible for the sales vision, financial growth, and performance of these Marriott branded hotels. 
As a seasoned hospitality professional with 20+ years of experience; Connie is known for providing excellent customer service, care and satisfaction.  Poised, resourceful, and an adaptable professional committed to active collaboration with stakeholders, colleagues and community members.
Organized and reliable with strong training and motivational Skills. Experienced in Business Management and Public Relations,
 
Outside of work, Connie also Volunteered with Feed the Children setting up fund raisers and food distribution, Ronald McDonald House providing family meals, and Family Promise where she volunteered making meals, setting up housing within the church, and fundraising.
 

American Balloon Decor (ABD) provides a Unique Balloon Service to the Central Florida and Greater Orlando Area. We also service large corporations such as The Orlando Magic, Office Depot, Hyatt Regency (Peabody Orlando), HD Supply, Holler Auto Group, Mercedes of South Orlando, Disney, YMCA, Florida Blue, Petco, Boniface Heirs Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Ritz Carlton Hotels, and many other corporations coming to Orlando Conventions, Trade Shows and Local Events.

I am a performance and health coach who helps others create their best life through mental and physical well-being. I am also the CEO of Heroes United Golf Scramble League where we bring together and promote well-being with disabled veterans and first-responders through golf competition. 

Stuart Gutter has been a balloon professional for over 40 years.  He started in the balloon industry as a walk around entertainer/birthday party magician.  His love of balloons began from a purchase of a balloon book from a magician.  Stuart earned his CBA (Certified Balloon Artist) which the only certification program in the industry. CBA’s have ongoing education training by Pioneer Balloon Company; which uses Qualatex Balloons, the very best balloon in the industry.  With his CBA, Stuart has been able to grow from twisting balloons to being able to create anything that you can dream of.

Jessica has built a strong career in sales and networking beginning in medical sales for the first ten years of her career.  Shortly following her medical sales tenure she began working for the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce first starting in sales and then being quickly promoted to the Director of Membership for the organization.  After five years of working with the most fantastic businesses, she decided it was time to build her own business from the ground up and began in Real Estate.  She is licensed in both Illinois and Florida and specializes in taking the drama out of the real estate transaction to make it a smooth and stress free process for her clients.  Jessica lives with her husband and two teenage children in Saint Cloud and enjoys the outdoors, swimming, and staying active.

Don Long has served as CEO/President of the Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce since December of 2017. He is also a former Chairman and interim President of the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce.

Previously, Don enjoyed a successful entrepreneur career as owner, executive and employing yacht broker where he specialized in worldwide export and foreign currency purchases.

Don is a retired US Marine and served in numerous duty stations including command of four embassy security detachments in high tension areas in Africa and Europe along with combat deployment to Somalia. Don is also a military combat correspondent holding certifications as a print, broadcast and photo journalist. Reaching the highest enlisted rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant, Don served as the Public Affairs Chief of the Marine Corps where he managed an entire occupational field from the Pentagon.

Don graduated with honors in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

17 years’ working at St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce as Business Development Manager where we grew the chamber from under 250 members to over 600 and helped plan many of today's successful events and programs. Previously held several senior positions with US Government  as Systems Analyst and Welcome Coordinator for American Embassies overseas. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Fitness, Recreation and Health from the University of Maryland.

I am the Communications and Administration Coordinator with the Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce. My background is in the publishing industry as well as marketing. Reading is my favorite sport along with swimming and horseback riding. I spend most of my vacation time in Kings Mountain, North Carolina and love calling Central Florida my home. 

I'm just a small town kid from a farming family who landed the best job in the world. I sell tickets for the Orlando Magic & the Amway Center. I've gotten the opportunity to help local nonprofits with fundraising support. I've been able to help support the military and create a military discount program with the Magic. The Magic don't limit anything in our sales realm, I can help with suites, floor seats, group outings, season tickets etc. You name your need and i'll be sure to help get you into the building with the best deal possible. 

I've also created a discounted ticket program for the Lake Nona Chamber as well. Go to Orlandomagic.com/advantage, pick a game & use promo code NONACC for up to 20% off any basketball game this season!

Perez Accountant- Full Service, Payroll, Tax Preparation Tax Restoration & Notary provides you with respectable and certified accounting services that you demand. The services we offer meet a wide range of both corporate and personal needs. After working with us, you’ll be able to leave your accounting worries behind and get back to focusing on the things that matter most in your life.

Lori Ciaravella is one of Orlando’s most trusted title insurance professionals. As the Director of Business Development at Red Door Title Group, she partners with real estate agents to help them leverage new clients and grow their business. A member of the National Association of Realtors, Lori works with individual real estate agents, lenders, investors, and developers interested in selling and purchasing Central Florida’s most coveted residential and commercial properties.

Hello everyone! My name is Ty Gilbert and I am Chief Operating Officer of T & T Notary. I have been working with CEO Teresa Craft for over a year and I have loved every minute of it! I have notarized various documents such as I-9 forms, loan signings, marriage certificates, wills, trusts, and just about anything other document you can name. My hobbies include volunteering with local non-profit organizations, continuing to learn Spanish, and traveling. I hope to grow and learn with you all through the amazing community created by the Lake Nona Chamber of Commerce. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you would like to connect!

Julianna ("Jules" as everyone calls her) is a proud Australian-American and Native Floridian who was born and raised in Miami Shores, but has old-deep family roots throughout the entire state. She moved to Orlando in 2018 to be closer to her State Association Headquarters.

She has been an active full-time REALTOR/Broker for over 20 years, is deeply involved with her Local and State Associations, is an RPAC Major Investor, has a background in PR/Marketing/Advertising/Technology and is also a Professional International Speaker/Instructor. Currently She Manages the Lake Nona Office for WATSON REALTY CORP.

Jules is passionate about giving back to her Community, and her Company stands behind her in supporting any Events and Causes, all the way! 

Reach out to her anytime!
Direct Cell: 954-445-6995
 

Lake Nona resident since before it was Lake Nona, '82. I grew up playing on the dirt roads of Kirby Smith, and went to Oak Ridge High School, Class of '91. Got married in '94 and moved in "TOWN", Curryford and 436. We quickly realized this was not for us, though it was nice to have a pizza delivered or to grocery shop without a cooler. We moved to the Isle of Pines in '97 and refuse to leave. We have a grown son, that is moving out soon, but wants to move back to the Isle of Pines as soon as he can afford it. So it will be just my wife and I, and our corgis.