Watch This (General)

I was recently recognized by the Orlando Business Journal as one of the “top ten businessmen to watch” in Central Florida. This was a surprising, humbling, and proud moment for me, and I am honored to be associated with some of the folks who were among that group. I am also a little embarrassed by this kind of personal attention because my success is truly dependent on so many others who are connected to the Disney Entrepreneur Center. First of all, our service provider organizations are filled with dozens of dedicated professionals who counsel, train, and coach hundreds of local businesses each year. Their dedication, and willingness to serve, sometimes as volunteers, is inspiring. Secondly, our sponsors unselfishly fund the operations of our shared facility so that we can gather 10 organizations under one roof, making small business support easily accessible to everyone in Central Florida. Lastly, the entrepreneurs of our region have engaged our center and provided the input, cooperation, and synergy that have made our center a beacon of small business development that is unmatched anywhere in the country. Together, we have built something special here, and I am honored just to be a part of this organization, and part of this community. So, with such a team effort involved in what we are achieving here, you can see why I am reluctant to accept any recognition for our collective efforts unless I do so on behalf of all of you, too. Fair enough?