Accelerate Brevard: Chamber of Innovation
David Brubaker
Cocoa Village Flats/Pier Rock Management LLC
Conklin Davis Center for the Visually Impaired
Dill Dinkers Pickleball
Nancy Eberlin
Fully Promoted Orlando SE
Gigi Gordon
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF LIVE JAZZ - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Building a legacy of LIVE JAZZ and dedicated to Preserve and Promote Live Jazz on the Space Coast of Florida. We bring you monthly live jazz concerts by a variety of professional musicians and award scholarships to graduating Brevard County High School seniors.
Join with us and Enjoy the Jazz!
Cindy Grossman
Women have always worked, whether in the home or the business sector. During the height of WWII, women were encouraged to enter the workforce, but they were also deluged with propaganda that they should join the workforce because it was their patriotic duty. When the war was over, many women lost their jobs and were reminded that their first responsibility was to their home and their family.
On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey, and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association at a time when it was considered socially unacceptable for women to pursue a full-time career, have a girls night out or even join an association.
A statement made by Mr. Bufton in the early 50s summarizes ABWA’s impact on societal norms: “In many ways, the first generation of ABWA members was the breaking tradition…Without even knowing it, I guess they were paving the way for today’s women.”
While women’s opportunities and pay in the business sector have evolved, work still needs to be done. Breaking barriers for women and on behalf of women is nothing new in ABWA—we’ve been doing so since 1949!
ABWA’S MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition.
Trudy McCarthy
Joe Oblack
Lydia Riggs
Branch Manager | Financial Growth Advocate | Small Business Lending Specialist
As Branch Manager at United Community and Brevard County resident for over 35 years, I’ve remained deeply committed to helping our clients achieve financial growth and stability. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, I’ve developed strong expertise in branch banking operations and Consumer, residential and small business lending—skills that have been fundamental to our branch’s continued success.
Together with my team, we’ve built a culture that blends personalized service with strategic financial solutions. Our collaborative approach has strengthened client relationships and driven branch performance. In my leadership role, I’ve also had the rewarding opportunity to mentor rising professionals in the financial sector, helping shape the next generation of talent.
Since 1950, United Community has been driven to provide best-in-class service as we work to improve the financial well-being of the people and communities we serve. As a top 100 U.S. financial institution, we offer comprehensive banking, wealth management, and mortgage services, serving clients across the Southeast with more than 200 locations throughout Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. Our commitment to service has earned us numerous accolades, including ten J.D. Power awards for #1 in customer satisfaction in the Southeast, and consistent recognition from Forbes, including multiple appearances on their lists of World's Best Banks and America's Best Banks. We were also recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trusted Companies and are a multi-year recipient of American Banker's "Best Banks to Work For" award. We are an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. For a better banking experience, visit your local United Community branch today. For more information about our products and services, please visit ucbi.com.
Lyn Szvin
