Reflections from Vaco Orlando Q4 2011
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The Promise that is America: Vaco Celebrates a Year of Success and a Future of Opportunity
"The poet called Miss Liberty's torch 'the lamp beside the golden door.' Well, that was the entrance to America, and it still is...The glistening hope of that lamp is still ours. Every promise, every opportunity, is still golden in this land. And through that golden door our children can walk into tomorrow with the knowledge that no one can be denied the promise that is America." -Ronald Reagan
At Vaco, we embrace the great promises and opportunities this wonderful nation has afforded us. As we close the doors on 2011 at Vaco Orlando, we look back at a year full of progress as we watched hundreds of professionals take the next step in their career to fulfill the American dream.
Vaco Orlando and the Vaco Nation experienced an incredible year of growth in 2011. We continued to excel in providing clients with best-in-class, full-time professionals as well as long and short-term project professionals with subject-matter expertise.
In particular, Vaco Orlando's Technology division exceeded their goals, and technology professionals can look toward continued job growth and career opportunities in the upcoming year. According to Forester Research, "our first look at the 2012 outlook is for acceleration to 8.7% growth." Technology jobs will continue to increase in the year ahead. In addition to Vaco Technology, Vaco Operations experienced a great first year of business and will continue to grow and expand in the months ahead.
The outlook of staffing industries as a whole continues to steadily increase as well. Staffingindustry.com reports that retained search staffing is "projected to grow 12% in 2011 and 8% in 2012. Public companies report strong growth in 2011." This optimistic outlook keeps us hopeful for the upcoming year of placing more individuals into short and long term projects as well as permanent careers.
In the September 10th edition of The Economist, one writer states, "Firms are relying more on part-time, contract and temporary workers who are inherently more flexible. In America in 2010, the number of part-time workers reached a new high of 19.7% of all employees." The writer goes on to report that, "over the next five years 58% of them expect to use more part-time, temporary or contract employees, and 22% expect to outsource more jobs."
This is welcome news to Vaco Orlando, and we are approaching the new year with a spirit of gratitude and encouragement as we work with our family of clients, candidates, and consultants. Even non-profits are experiencing an increasing number of employees. The Economist states there is, "rapid growth of employment in non-profit organizations, where many jobs offer a sense of social purpose as well as a salary. Surveys consistently find that many of today's under 30's in rich countries want to spend their working day trying to make the world a better place as well as being properly paid and turned down jobs that do not offer such satisfaction." Vaco hopes to always support non-profits in the community and asks all clients and candidates to stand together to better our community and our lives in the days ahead.
As we look back on the success of the previous year and look forward to 2012, we owe a special thanks to the people who have dedicated their lives to make these opportunities possible. America is a country built on freedom, entrepreneurialism, leadership, and unity. Without the great leaders of our country and the men and women in uniform, we would not enjoy "every promise, every opportunity, still golden in this land." Without these key people supporting our cause of freedom, we can know that "no one can be denied the promise that is America."
As we gather around our tables this holiday season, let us offer special thanks to those who have fought to make this nation great, to the leaders who defend our liberty, and to the people of our country who unite under one banner, for one cause of loving a country dedicated to "liberty and justice for all."
May you have a wonderful holiday season! Thank you to all of our candidates, clients, and consultants for making Vaco Orlando your choice for professional career placement. May you be blessed in the year to come!
Vaco Resources
W.I.N. (What's Important Now) CPE Event
Turning on the news or reading the latest articles about the financial outlook of 2012 for businesses and professionals everywhere, may seem daunting; however, when you learn how to operate in a tough economy, the results can be rewarding and profitable.
Join us Tuesday, November 1st at 8:00am at the Citrus Club in downtown Orlando to learn how to manage in a tough operating environment. What will you do to keep you and your business ahead of the game? Make sure you have a winning strategy that focuses on initiatives that create value and produce results.
How are you using your marketing dollars? Discover how you can get the most for your money utilizing social media avenues such as Facebook, and you'll also uncover the latest trends in social media; including, real world examples and best practices of organizations doing it right and others who aren't. You'll get a glimpse of what to expect for 2012 for business-to-business and business-to-consumer advertising. Lastly, learn more about risk strategy and compliance, and the latest perspective on the economic outlook for 2012.
Following is a brief agenda for the CPE sessions:
Management: This is a tough operating environment. Learn about the role Finance plays in managing through difficult times. Guest Presenter: Lawrence Smith
Marketing/Social Media: Social Network Trends - As we enter the 4th Quarter of 2011, guest speaker, Mark Krupinski, recaps this year's trends in social media; including real world examples and best practices of organizations doing it right and others who aren't. Mark also gives the audience a glimpse of what to expect for 2012 for B2B and B2C. Guest Presenter: Mark Krupinski
Risk Strategy and Compliance: Same tea leaves, different forecasts. Guest Presenter: Heriot Prentice
About Our Presenters
Lawrence Smith, MBA, CPA. Lawrence began his professional career as an Army officer, serving as a platoon leader in supply operations, and as operations officer for the commanding general staff at the Joint Readiness Training Center in Fort Polk, Louisiana.
After serving honorably in the US Army, Lawrence joined the Ford Finance Development program in Dearborn, Michigan, where he performed finance functions in manufacturing and product development.
Lawrence then transitioned to central Florida, where he held various finance and accounting roles with Disney, including positions in financial planning & analysis, accounting & controls, and operations finance. Lawrence also served as the top finance executive for Disney's timeshare unit, Disney Vacation Club.
Lawrence earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from Florida A&M University. He is also a licensed CPA in the state of Georgia. Lawrence enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, volunteering with youth sports and serving the central Florida community in various capacities with The Experience Christian Center, YMCA and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Mark Krupinski, Director of Social Media at Mind Comet
As MindComet's Social Media Director, Mark Krupinski, provides clients with expert guidance and insight to enhance their online presence and social marketing programs.
Since 2005, Mark has participated and advocated social media in the Central Florida business community. He has over 15 years of experience in a number of industries from travel sales, call center operations, and higher education.
Prior to joining MindComet, Mark served as the Community Manager of Rasmussen, Inc., where he developed company-wide social media strategies focused on corporate communications, employee recruiting, employee development, and alumni relations.
Mark has also maintained an active role in the Central Florida technology community and was a founding member of doterati.com and is now focused on Social Media Club Orlando.
Heriot Prentice, CMIIA, CFIIA, QiCA, Vaco Internal Audit and Risk Consultant
Heriot Prentice was previously a Director, Standards and Guidance at The IIA. He was responsible for The IIA's activities in developing and maintaining the International Professional Practices Framework.
Prior to this, he was responsible to the Advanced Technology Committee who are responsible for the development of the GTAG series and the development of the Guide to the Assessment of IT general controls based on Risk. Prior to joining the IIA, Prentice was employed at Deloitte as a Senior Manager where he managed the provision of the IT audit and consultancy services to both the public and private sectors. He specialized in data mining to identify savings and potential fraud. He managed the delivery of a BS7799\ISO17799 risk assessment methodology.
Prentice is a Member and Fellow of the Institute of Internal Auditors. He is also a trained user of EnCase Forensic, the Standard in Computer investigation and Forensics. He currently serves as the staff liaison to the Internal Auditing Standards Board.
Don't miss out on this incredibly valuable event, seating is limited. RSVP to Gilda Diaz at gdiaz@vaco.com or 321-445-2121 by Wednesday, October 26th
Vaco Financial
4 Tips for Landing a Job
Discover four proven tips to help facilitate your job search. The tips cover resourceful ways of scheduling your time, effectively directing your search efforts, professionally marketing yourself, and how to make technology work for you! Get the tips for landing your job here:
http://careeralley.com/careers/4-tips-for-getting-a-job/
Vaco Technology
Microsoft and Google Suffer Outages: Can You Trust the Cloud?
PC World, September 11, 2011
If your business communications rely on Gmail, what do you do when Gmail is offline? If your data is stored on Microsoft's SkyDrive or an Office365 SharePoint collection, how do you continue doing business when Microsoft's cloud crashes? You should expect that there will be outages. When these outages occur, make sure you have a backup plan in place. For more information about this article, click on the link below:
Microsoft and Google Suffer Outages: Can You Trust the Cloud?
Vaco Operations
Importance of an Up-to-Date LinkedIn Profile for Your Career
With over 100 Million users on LinkedIn, this social media network has become one of the most pertinent tools for your job search, and it also helps you stay connected with other professionals in your industry. One of the most important parts of LinkedIn is your profile. Your profile connects you with people in your network and helps potential employers find you. In addition, your LinkedIn profile can increase your visibility online and help you build your professional brand for your career. This means anyone looking for information about you will find everything they need to know at a glance - your skills, your employment information, your recommendations, etc. Learn more about using the benefits of LinkedIn by clicking the link below:
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm
Vaco Staffing
7 Tips for Reentering the Workforce
Reentering the workforce can seem challenging. Returning to work after being off for a significant period of time can shake your confidence, but the following article will provide you with seven tips to help prepare you for you're the next step in your career:
Vaco Orlando's Top Consultants of the Quarter
Every quarter Vaco Orlando will choose professionals who exemplify our core values of leadership, integrity, entrepreneurialism, and professionalism, just to name a few. The consultants chosen have excelled both personally and professionally and deserve recognition. This quarter, Vaco would like to name the following people as our top consultants:
Vaco Resources - Peter Swiatek
Peter Swiatek joined the Vaco team approximately six months ago. Prior to joining Vaco and being involved in a small business venture, Peter was employed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Boca Raton, FL, first as the Controller of its domestic Asset Management line of business and later as the lead Project Manager for Sarbanes Oxley implementation for the Asset Management business. Prior to relocating to Florida, Peter was a Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller for over ten years for Webster Bank of Waterbury, Connecticut, currently the largest bank headquartered in that state. Prior to joining Webster, Peter was the Controller of the Bank of Hartford in Hartford, Connecticut and before that held various finance management and staff positions in the financial services industry. Peter holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University and an MBA from the University of New Haven. Congratulations Peter for being such an asset to the Vaco team!
Vaco Technology - Jose Rivera
Jose Rivera has been a huge asset to the Vaco Technology team, working onsite with one of our top clients. He is currently managing a business intelligence project that utilizes his expertise in data management and database development. Our client benefits from Jose's ability to work as both a team player and independently. Jose's technical strengths are a winning combination of application development, database architecture, project management and report design and development. Jose's personal strengths include unique and creative problem solving, high energy level, ability to handle stress and meet deadlines, and an overall willingness to learn new technology, products and services. Thanks Jose for being such a big asset to the Vaco team!
Vaco Staffing - Alexandra Rodriguez
Alexandra Rodriguez is the Vaco Staffing employee of the quarter. Rodriguez has been on assignment at one of Vaco's largest clients. The client says she is "A ROD!" They love her, and she trains all of the new temporary staff. She is a dedicated, hard working employee that only receives glowing reviews from her work performance. She is always dependable and brings her optimistic attitude to work with her. Thank you Alexandra for being such a dependable employee!
Congratulations and thank you to this quarter's top consultants!
Vaco's events and seminars are hosted by the Vaco Team. Following are this quarter's upcoming events and seminars:
W.I.N. (What's Important Now) CPE Event
Tuesday, November 1st, 8:00-11:00am at the Citrus Club
Be sure to mark Tuesday, November 1st on your calendars as Vaco Resources will be hosting the W.I.N. Event at the Citrus Club in downtown Orlando with registration beginning at 7:30am and the event starting at 8:00am. Topics will potentially cover the following areas of interest:
Management:
This is a tough operating environment. Now what do we do? Discover the role of Finance in managing through difficult times. Guest Presenter: Lawrence Smith, MBA, CPA
Marketing/Social Media:
Social Networking Trends - As we enter the 4th Quarter of 2011, Guest Presenter, Mark Krupinski, Director of Social Media at Mind Comet, recaps this year's trends in social media; including real world examples and best practices of organizations doing it right and others who aren't. Mark also gives the audience a glimpse of what to expect for 2012 for B2B and B2C.
Risk Strategy and Compliance:
Same tea leaves, different forecasts- The latest perspective on the economic outlook for 2012. Guest Presenter: Heriot Prentice, CMIIA, CFIIA, QiCA
Please RSVP to Gilda Diaz at gdiaz@vaco.com or 321-445-2121 by Wednesday, October 26th, 2011. Seating is limited.
Integrating SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) into your Organization
Tuesday, November 8th, 4:00-6:00PM
Vaco invites you to join our special guest speaker, Rodney Landrum, SQL DBA with UAFC, who will be speaking on the value of integrating SQL Server Reporting Services into your organization from both a development and administrative point of view. As a current Business Objects and DBA manager, he will demonstrate how SSRS, unlike other reporting platforms, can easily merge into and enhance an existing Microsoft server technology infrastructure. SSRS has been one of the most exciting and well-received technologies for data professionals. Rodney will help explain why and how you can take advantage of it for the mere price of a standard SQL Server license.
Rodney Landrum has been working with SQL Server technologies for nearly 15 years. He writes regularly on such topics as Database Administration, Integration Services, Analysis Services, and Reporting Services. He has authored SQL Server Tacklebox and three Reporting Services books. He contributes regularly to SQLServerCentral, SQL Server Magazine, and Simple-Talk. His day job involves overseeing a large SQL Server infrastructure in Orlando, Florida. He has a BA degree in Creative Writing from University of West Florida. Hobbies include: reading, writing, procrastinating, fishing and shooting pool. He swears he owns the phrase, "Working with Databases on a Day to Day Basis" and has been awarded the Microsoft Valuable Professional (MVP) award for the last three years.
If you will be joining us, please RSVP by Monday, October 31st, 2011.
How to Succeed in Today's Job Market: Learn How to Effectively Market Yourself to Potential Employers
Monday, November 14th, 4:00-6:00PM
Please join Vaco and our guest speakers at our Maitland office for this event. This event is being held for new college graduates searching for great employment opportunities. We will be discussing how to properly market yourself and how to effectively search for jobs. The speakers will consist of Eirini Chaddon, Assistant Director of Career Development Services at University of Central Florida, and Lonny Butcher, Director of Career Development Services at University of Central Florida.
Eirini Chaddon - Interim Director of Employer Relations/Career Counseling/Recruiting
Eirini works in the Career Connections office located in the UCF College of Business with graduate business students and employers. Specifically, she connects employers to our One-Year MBA Candidates who are seeking internship and full-time job opportunities.
In addition, Eirini serves as the One-Year MBA Internship Coordinator. One-Year MBA Candidates seeking internship credit come to her for guidance and approval of their internships. She oversees the process for an average class size of fourty from program admittance to graduation.
Lonny Butcher - Director of Career Development Services at University of Central Florida
Lonny Butcher is a business professional with twenty years of business, HR management, and training experience in both the public and private sectors. She has over 15 years of Human Resources experience managing functions such as Employee Relations, Training & Development, Recruiting & Selection, Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management, Reductions in Force, and Safety & Worker's Compensation. She advised senior operations managers to lower turnover, reduce accident rates, improve morale, address employee relations issues, and improve business results. She has over four years experience as a Training & Development specialist developing and delivering high-impact management development programs. She received Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification in Dec 2008 and Master's Degree from LSU in Dec 1996. Buthcer has served for five years as an Instructor for the University of Central Florida College of Business Administration teaching Human Resources and Management.
If you will be joining us, please RSVP by Monday, November 7th, 2011.
Human Resources Round Table
Tuesday, November 22nd, 11:30AM-1:00PM
Vaco invites you to join us for a round table discussion focused on compensation, benefits, and employee relations and recruiting. The discussion will be lead by one of Vaco's Senior Human Resources executives. If you will be joining us, RSVP by Monday, October 17th, 2011.
What it Takes to Succeed as a Customer Service Representative
Tuesday, November 29th, 4:00-6:00PM
Vaco cordially invites you to come learn more about what it takes to be the BEST Customer Service Representative. No matter what criteria an employer uses to choose the best candidates, the most successful customer service representatives always seem to display specific winning traits. Come find out what they are and how to be the BEST of the BEST! Limited seating is available for this session. If you will be joining us, please RSVP by Monday, October 24th, 2011.
Vaco's Open House Holiday Party
Thursday, December 15th, 4:00-7:00PM
Vaco invites both clients and candidates to join the Vaco Team in celebrating the holiday season. Santa will be making an appearance again this year at our Vaco Holiday Party. Please feel free to bring your children to visit with him. Vaco will once again be sponsoring a few families that have been hit by financial hardships this season. If you would like to lend a hand by donating a gift card to a local store, please bring the gift card with you to put in our basket. We look forward to seeing you at the Holiday Party and celebrating with you. We will also be honoring our Vaco Consultants of the Quarter: Peter Swiatek, Jose Rivera, and Alexandra Rodriguez as we recognize their outstanding contribution and dedication. If you will be attending, please RSVP by Monday, November 28th, 2011.
Please RSVP or if you have any questions about the upcoming events or seminars to Cassi Brunson at cbrunson@vaco.com or (321) 445-2100.
Vaco Volunteers
Vaco gives back to organizations in the community that are valuable in helping others maintain a better way of life. Check out any of the organizations we support, and join with us to build brighter futures and hope for people in our community and nation. Thank you for your support!
Shepherd's Hope, Inc.
Please consider joining Vaco Orlando as we partner up with Shepherd's Hope in their effort to reach out and make a difference. Each day people go without medical care because they don't have health insurance, and they can't afford a doctor's visit, diagnostic testing or prescribed medication. Many people may think of the uninsured as very poor, unemployed or both. However, of the uninsured population nationwide, eight out of ten people are from working families that are not eligible for government assisted health care plans. Low income, working families are being forced to choose between medical care and other basic necessities, such as food, clothing and rent. Many uninsured workers are employed in small businesses that don't offer health insurance, or they are low wage workers that cannot afford to pay the costs associated with an employer sponsored plan. Some people also work at one or more part-time jobs where health care benefits are not available.
Shepherd's Hope receives its funding from caring and philanthropic companies and individuals that make the compassionate difference. For donations, volunteer opportunities, questions or if you need assistance, you may contact Cassi Brunson directly at 321-445-2100 or cbrunson@vaco.com. To research, visit their website: www.shepherdshope.org.
American Heart Association - Go Red
Go Red For Women celebrates the energy, passion and power we have as women to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke. To dispel the myths and raise awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of women, taking the life of 1 in 3 women each year. The American Heart Association created Go Red For Women - a passionate, emotional, social initiative designed to empower women to take charge of their heart health.
American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Walk
Vaco Orlando has participated for the past 5 years in the American Cancer Society, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. We are proud to announce we are supporting the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk again this year. This walk is as unique and special as the stories that motivate dedicated walkers, donors and volunteers. We would love to have you and your family join us at Lake Eola Park on Saturday October 29th, 2011. "Each step we take is personal. And each donation is helping to save lives. And each volunteer helps create a world with less breast cancer and more birthdays." Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a non-competitive walk to help fight breast cancer and provide hope to people facing the disease. Your participation will support the American Cancer Society's lifesaving research, prevention, early detection, and support programs for thousands of patients and their families. www.cancer.org.
Dress for Success
Please join Vaco Orlando as we continue to collaborate with Dress for Success. Dress for Success promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Chic Boutique located at 2818 Corrine Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 (407-286-2949) has partnered up with Vaco in donating clothing and shoes. If you would like to help Dress for Success in any way, please give us a call! Clothing drop-off dates are October 28th, November 18th, and December 16th. For donations or questions, you may contact Brittany Smith at 321-445-2105 or bsmith@vaco.com. If you need assistance please visit: www.dressforsuccess.org/orlando.
New Beginnings
Please join Vaco Orlando as we continue to partner with New Beginnings. New Beginnings is a faith-based, nonprofit organization that provides housing, food, clothing, professional counseling, job placement, hope, encouragement and the Gospel for homeless men, women and children in our community. They are currently on the process of rehabilitating and abandoned building and turing it into a Community Center. They are in need of contractors, sub-contractors and laborers to donate time. Also donations of building materials would be highly appreciated. New Beginnings transform lives - helping homeless learn how to live a better life by making good choices and to recover from their hurts, habits & hang ups. If you would like to help New Beginnings in any way, please give us a call. Vaco drop-off dates are October 28th, November 18th, and December 16th. For donations or questions, you may contact Beau McGlamery at 321-445-2122 or bmcglamery@vaco.com. If you need assistance please feel free to visit, www.newbeginningslake.org.
A Gift for Teaching (AGFT)
Please join Vaco Orlando as we partner with A Gift for Teaching in supplying school supplies to children. A Gift for Teaching began in 1998 from the founder, Gary Landwirth, as a way to recycle unwanted or surplus supplies from businesses. It has grown into tri-county-wide operation distributing more than $39,000 worth of school supplies and incentives daily for FREE. At AGFT, they believe that something as simple as a crayon can make an extraordinary difference in the success of a child. Thousands of companies, individuals and volunteers have allowed AGFT's teacher Free Stores to distribute more than $57 million worth of school supplies to underprivileged children and grow to not only provide school supplies, but experiences as well. We will be assisting AGFT with a school supply drive as of the beginning of November. Vaco Orlando will be a designated drop-off area for the drive. The items most needed are: socks, underwear for elementary school kids, hygiene products (shampoo, soap, hand sanitizers), notebook paper, #2 pencils, 24-crayon packages, glue sticks, scissors, erasers, backpacks, and rulers. For donations or questions, you may contact Ana Wilson at 321-445-2115 or awilson@vaco.com. If you need assistance please feel free to visit, www.agiftforteaching.org.
In Other News
Vaco In Attendance:
The 12th Annual Famous Faces Masquerade Ball Benefiting Shepherd's Hope
Vaco Orlando will be sponsoring and attending the 12th Annual Famous Faces Masquerade Ball benefiting Shepherd's Hope. The Shepherd's Hope Masquerade Ball is a gala, a masquerade, a production extravaganza, a dance party, and a sumptuous food and wine tasting-all rolled into one. And while it's an incredibly fun time, it's a time of great support for Shepherd's Hope and the patients served through this organization. The Ball is being held on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando. For more information on sponsorship and tickets please contact shari.vanderwiede@shepherdshope.org or call 407-876-6699 x.5.
A Taste of Dr. Phillips
Vaco team member, Bob Hanley, is an active member of the Dr. Phillips Rotary and is on the restaurant committee for A Taste of Dr. Phillips on Sunday November 6, 1:00-4:00 PM. at The Fountain at Dellagio Town Center at Sand Lake Road and Della Drive. Vaco Orlando will be sponsoring at the Taste of Dr. Phillips event. Visit: www.atasteofdrphillips.com for more information. Proceeds go to benefit various Dr. Phillips community services and charities.
Financial Executives International (FEI) Holiday Party
FEI's mission is to advance the success of senior-level financial executives, their organizations and their profession. The FEI dinners are held on the first Thursday of every month. The FEI Holiday Party is being held this year at the Citrus Club downtown Orlando on Thursday, December 8th, 2011 starting at 6:00PM. Vaco Orlando will be sponsoring and joining FEI again, this year in hosting their annual Holiday Party.
Economic Development Commission (EDC)
Team members: Timmy Rupeiks and Denise Bennett-Walls participate in the EDC events. http://www.business-orlando.org/
Society for Informational Management (SIM)
SIM is an association of senior IT executives, prominent academicians, selected consultants, and other IT thought leaders built on the foundation of local chapters, who come together to share and enhance their rich intellectual capital for the benefit of its members and their organizations. SIM meetings are held every month - usually the 3rd Thursday of the month (CIOs, CTOs, VP of IT). If you wish to attend, please RSVP to Timmy Rupeiks of Vaco, Program Chair, at 321-445-2116.
Orlando Convention & Visitor's Bureau
The CVB has three networking groups which meet weekly at different local restaurants throughout Central Florida, every Tuesday, 2nd Wednesday and 3rd Thursday of the month. Vaco team member, Maria Hoerner, will be attending. www.orlandoinfo.com
Keene's Pointe Golden Bear Club
Vaco team member, Marie Hoerner, volunteers on the Keene's Pointe Golden Bear Club Golf Course as a Board of Directors assisting in the Social Committee. The Board of Directors meet once a month or more to discuss upcoming events and community involvement.
Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Seminole Chamber serves the interest of their members and the business community by providing programs, services and leadership to enhance economic vitality and quality of life in their community.
Team members: Timmy Rupeiks and Denise Bennett-Walls participate in the Seminole Chamber events. www.SeminoleBusiness.org
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Orlando
The Hispanic Chamber is the largest business-related organization representing the Hispanic community in Central Florida and has for over 18 years been as essential voice for the Hispanic business community.The Hispanic Chamber events are held multiple locations every month. Vaco team members, Timmy Rupeiks and Beau McGlamery, participate in the Hispanic Chamber events. www.hispanicchamber.net
Rotary Club at Bay Hill Country Club
The Rotary Club meets every Wednesday from 7:30-8:30PM. Vaco team member, Bob Hanley, participates in the Rotary Club at Bay Hill Country Club events.
Orlando Professional Association for SQL Server (OPASS) Meeting Group
OPASS is an independent, not-for-profit global community for Microsoft SQL Server professionals. OPASS meetings are held every Tuesday of the month (October 11, November 8th and December 13th). Vaco team member, Thomas Boyd, participates in OPASS meetings.
Central Florida Business Intelligence Group (CFBI)
CFBI is a group of Business Intelligence Professionals in Orlando that meet monthly. Vaco team member, Thomas Boyd, participates in CFBI meetings.
- October 17th at Devry
- November (TBD) and December (TBD)
PHP Meetup Group
The Orlando PHP meetup is for web development professionals looking to discuss and learn about the C-type programming language PHP, which is used in a variety of common web applications. They meet on the first Thursday of each month to present and discuss projects we're working on and trade stories from the workforce. Vaco team member, Thomas Boyd, participates in the PHP meetup group.
Central Florida Information Technology Society (CFITS)
CFITS is a non-profit organization educating and networking Central Florida IT Professionals. CFITS meets monthly. Vaco team member, Thomas Boyd, participates in the CFITS meetings.
Business Buddies Central Florida
Best Buddies Central Florida was created to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-on-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and development disabilities. Best Buddies Central Florida will host its annual fall event, ALL IN GOOD TASTE, on Thursday, October 27th at the Winter Park Civic Center in Winter Park, FL from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. The ALL IN GOOD TASTE event is a time to celebrate good food, good friends, and good fun. Guests will savor delectable hors d'oeuvres by top Central Florida chefs, enjoy a nice glass of beer and wine, hear great music, and greet new friends from the finest crowds of Central Florida. All proceeds benefit Best Buddies Central Florida school friendship programs serving students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Vaco team member, Cristina Dzialo, will be attending the Business Buddies Central Florida All In Good Taste event.