Business newsmakers: Lyon named New Life Mission CEO
Lyon named New Life Mission CEO
Amy Lyon recently was promoted to chief executive officer of New Life Mission, a nonprofit transformational housing program in Melbourne that aims to break the cycle of homelessness for women with children.
Lyon began at New Life Mission in 2018, and has served in multiple roles, including case manager, facilities coordinator and program director.
In 2020, Lyon launched the organization’s social enterprise, the Transformed Shop, a sewing center where women in the program learn to cut and sew repurposed fabric and denim. The products are sold publicly, and profits are returned to the Mission.
Prior to nonprofit work, Lyon had a 20-year career as an award-winning journalist and editor in Minnesota. She also is a published author.
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“Amy’s dedication to advocating for families, coupled with her entrepreneurial spirit, have her uniquely poised to lead this team in the next chapter of equipping homeless moms to transform their families for generations,” said Stacia Glavas, founder of New Life Mission.
New Life Mission has four campuses in Melbourne. with current capacity for 23 families. While in the program, participants receive housing, access to health care, counseling, financial coaching, life-skills education and job training.
The organization recently purchased 25 acres at the end of Croton Road from Children’s Home Society that previously was the Hacienda Girls Ranch. New Life Mission will begin serving families at that location later this summer.
For more information, visit www.NewLife-Mission.org.
Lightle awarded Counselor of Real Estate designation
Brian Lightle, founder and principal of Lightle Beckner Robison Inc., recently was awarded the Counselor of Real Estate designation by The Counselors of Real Estate.
The Counselors of Real Estate, or CRE, is an international group of high-profile real estate professionals who provide expert advisory services to clients on complex real property and land-related matters.
Only 1,000 professionals in all disciplines of real estate hold the CRE credential in the United States and 20 additional countries.
Membership is extended by invitation, although commercial real estate practitioners with 10 years of proven experience may apply.
“I am honored to have receive this prestigious designation, and look forward to continuing to exceed the expectations of my clients, both existing and new, with their commercial real estate needs,” Lightle said.
Lightle Beckner Robison is headquartered in Melbourne.
Lightle recently completed his 34th year in commercial real estate on the Space Coast, where he specializes in office, retail and industrial segments.
Rich honored as Property Insurance Business Leader
Laura Rich, new business producer at the Viera Insurance Agency, recently was honored by Acquisition International as a Property Insurance Business Leader of the Year - Southeast.
Acquisition International is an international, monthly digital monthly business magazine that started in 2010. It focuses on issues relevant to top-tier managers, investment professionals, business advisers and service professionals.
Rich has been with Viera Insurance since 2021, after working in the home insurance industry beginning in 2012.
She received her bachelor’s degree in international relations and comparative politics with a minor in European history, from the University of Central Florida; and her master’s in public administration from the American Military University, with a focus on crisis and disaster management.
Rich is the mother of two children. She currently volunteers with Family Promise of Brevard.
To reach Rich at Viera Insurance Agency, call 321-259-2228.
AD Leaf to offer a free workshop on how to use TikTok
The AD Leaf marketing firm will offer a free workshop on how to use TikTok to drive business during the summer slowdown.
The TikTok Lunch and Learn will be held from noon to 1 p.m. June 29. The event will be in-person, as well as streamed live on The AD Leaf's Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and Instagram platforms. The AD Leaf is located at 2238 Sarno Road in Melbourne.
Joleen Santos, who worked in various positions within The AD Leaf's social media department, will be hosting this event. She will discuss some of the latest TikTok strategies, trends, and how to increase a business's following, allowing businesses to leverage TikTok in a new way and increase sales.
The Ad Leaf has been committed to offering free local workshop events to bring insight and information to business professionals. Its goal is to provide an environment where attendees can network, learn from experts, and gain valuable tips and resources.
TikTok, a short-form video hosting service, was the No. 1 visited website in 2021. It hosts a variety of short-form videos, from 7 seconds to 10 minutes.
TikTok now is being used by businesses of all sizes to connect with their current and potential clients in a new and engaging way.
Lunch will be provided for all attending the event in-person.
To RSVP to this event and learn more about other events The Ad Leaf will be hosting
go to: https://www.theadleaf.com/marketing-and-networking-events.
For questions on marketing services, contact The AD Leaf at 321-255-0900 or email info@theadleaf.com.
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