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Anello Consulting has joined with the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast in setting a 3-Year Strategic Plan focused on building a stronger economy for Brevard County. The plan includes three ambitious goals, including 2,250 new jobs, 12 changed business practices and becoming a Community of Distinction as identified by a national publication. More information is available at www.SpaceCoastEDC.org.

Gwendolyn Anello’s writing is featured in the May edition of Space Coast Business with a cover story focused on economic development expert Lynda Weatherman, and a feature piece on the tactical approach the local Economic Development Commission is taking to fortifying the Space Coast economy. As a business writer, Anello periodically contributes to Space Coast Business, works as a ghost writer for executives’ articles and opinion pieces to newspapers and periodicals, and develops articles for company newsletters, internal publications and web sites.

Michael Anello has partnered with fellow Drupal expert Ryan Price in DrupalEasy, a new training, consulting, and media company for users of Drupal - from seasoned users, to newbies, to those just making a decision on a content management system.

DrupalEasy provides world-wide Drupal training, strategic consulting services and serves as a resource for users at all levels. Visit DrupalEasy.com for the latest articles, podcasts, and screencasts about Drupal and its community.

Gwendolyn Anello was recently appointed to the Governor’s Workforce Accelerator Think Tank, an initiative critical in assisting Governor Crist and his team with the development of workforce policy in Florida as part of his Accelerate Florida Initiative. The Think Tank program was developed to bring some of the best and brightest minds in the state together on a voluntary basis to identify and develop solutions for short-term relief and long-term economic prosperity. The group comprised of industry leaders and agency heads throughout the state recently attended a full-day session at the Capitol to develop ideas for both short and long term outcomes. The group was charged with discussing and recommending innovative ways that state government can have a positive impact on our economy in Florida through workforce focused strategies.

GossamerWind.com, a web site for information about Gossamer Wind® series ceiling fans is now live. Compared to conventional ceiling fans, they consume approximately half the energy in operation, saving an estimated $20 per year in electricity costs while providing more efficient lighting and superior air flow.

The new web site aims to provide information about the fans, particularly for models that aren't readily available in retail stores. To date, more than a million Gossamer Wind ceiling fans have been purchased across the country (mainly Lowe's and Home Depot retail stores), saving consumers more than $10 million annually.

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