Rockwell receives Women’s Choice Award
Brian Rockwell of the Rockwell Financial Group of Raymond James, has received the Women’s Choice Award for Financial Advisors from WomenCertified Inc.
Rockwell, of the Trinity-based firm, was chosen based on rigorous research, 17 objective criteria including a client survey to obtain feedback regarding service and practices.
The Women’s Choice Award is the only recognition program for well-qualified advisors who are committed to the women’s market and serving their female clients. Achieving the award reaffirms the commitment Rockwell has to extraordinary service in addressing the financial needs of women and their families, according to a release.
The award allows Rockwell to now showcase his commitment to the women’s market, giving potential clients a starting point for entrusting their finances to an advisor.
For more information on Rockwell’s firm, call him at (727) 372-2530.
It’s a new car!
Tina Pyles Johnson was the winner of a 2013 Fiat 500L from Parks Fiat of Wesley Chapel, part of the Win My Ride contest from the dealership group and WFLA-Channel 8. Johnson was able to choose from six participating dealerships in the contest, and chose the four-door Fiat.
Florida Design Consultants expands into downtown Tampa
Florida Design Consultants Inc., a full-service engineering firm in Trinity, has expanded with new offices in downtown Tampa.
Located on the sixth floor of 707 N. Franklin St., Florida Design will now be centrally located for clients in Hillsborough, Manatee and Polk counties.
“At this point, expanding our physical presence in the center of our market area was essential to meet the increased demand for our services, as well as convenience for our clients,” said Stuart Rogers, president of Florida Design Consultants, in a release. “We also think it is a great opportunity to be located in the iconic Tampa Theatre building.”
The company will continue to service clients from Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando counties from its Trinity office.
LifeChoices hires Connelly
Susan Connelly is the new director of advancement for LifeChoices Women’s care in Lutz.
Connelly brings with her more than 12 years of marketing and public relations experience. She will be responsible for furthering the center’s mission, which offers free pregnancy testing, counseling, and educational services to women of all ages.
LifeChoices is funded entirely by private donations, and is not affiliated with any particular church.
For more information, call (813) 948-7734.
Computers Etc., Computer Basic Training, merge
Computers Etc., of Dade City, has merged with Computer Basic Training of Wesley Chapel, pointed to provide its customer base a range of services surrounding the computer.
The new company will be known as Computers Etc., and will include Computer Basic Training owner Kristin Pelletier, leading the company’s training division, that will provide individual tutoring in a customer’s home, office or remotely.
“We are thrilled to have Kristin join our team,” said Ken Buzzie, chief executive of Computers Etc., in a release. “She has built a great reputation for her training skills both in the classroom and in-home. Adding computer training to our list of services (complements) our business.”
For more than six years, Computers Etc. has offered in-home or in-office computer repair, laptop repair, data recovery, managed services and full-service technology hardware and software replacement and upgrade. It also offers cloud services, voice-over Internet protocol, points of service and remote support.
For more information, visit www.Computer-Etc.com, or call (352) 424-1079.
FACE has ribbon-cutting
The Florida Autism Center of Excellence had a ribbon cutting Nov. 5 at its location at 39735 Chancey Road in Zephyrhills.
The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce conducted the event.
For more information on FACE, visit FACEProgram.org.
Taylor Morrison opens Arbor Woods with barbecue
Homebuilder Taylor Morrison recently celebrated the opening of its latest neighborhood, Arbor Woods, with an old-fashioned backyard barbecue.
The community turned out for food, refreshments and music, as well as to tour model homes Taylor Morrison set up for the Wesley Chapel community.
Arbor Woods has 423 wooded acres with preserve areas, mature trees, ponds and natural wetlands. When complete, it is expected to have more than 220 single-family residences, with prices beginning above $200,000.
For more information, visit www.TaylorMorrison.com.
