Brent Ross - I have enjoyed building relationships with other professionals and business leaders in Jacksonville through the Small Business Resource Network. The critical factor in any relationship for me is building trust. The SBRN has been an excellent forum for establishing and building trust with other professionals by working with them on SBRN business through committee assignments, monthly luncheon meetings, lunch ladders, conference events and afterhours socials. I have enjoyed building these relationships while gaining a better understanding of our members businesses and how they can benefit my clients. You never know when a client might need something another SBRN member can assist with and it is nice to be able to make that referral with confidence they will be valued.

Brent Ross, CPA, CFE, CPEC
Brent Ross & Associates, CPAs, LLC
Jacksonville, FL

Michael Eastham - SBRN gives me the ability to build relationships with other business professionals in a way that is unmatched in the community. It creates a forum, which allows us all to leverage our individual skills and collaboratively help other businesses throughout the region, giving all of us an increased ability to create a strong and thriving business environment for the state. I am thrilled to be a part of this unique group!

Michael Eastham, PFS
Fellowship Financial Group
Altamonte Springs, FL

Kenneth L. Smith - Being a founding member of SBRN has helped me grow my life and health insurance practice over the past nineteen (19) years. My colleagues in SBRN have become a treasured resource of information and support. When one of my clients expresses the need for professional help with legal, financial, insurance or business consulting matters, I can , with confidence, refer them to a SBRN member, knowing they will be well served. As a bonus, their professionalism reflects positively on me and my business.

Kenneth L. Smith, CLU, FLMI
Insurance Consulting Services
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Jennifer M. Hodges - SBRN membership has allowed me the ability to connect with other professionals in the community in order to be a better resource to my own business clients. Through this network of professionals, I have the opportunity to connect quality partners to my own clients, and therefore go that extra step in the client banker relationship.

Jennifer M. Hodges
SunTrust Bank
Winter Park, FL 32792

Ed Alexander - Membership in the Orlando SBRN gives me the opportunity to meet and develop relationships with other professionals who serve privately held businesses and their owners. While I regularly receive referrals from other members and make referrals to other members, the group is collegial group and not a sales driven 'lead referral group.' Plus, when making a referral to another SBRN member I'm always confident that the referred professional is competent and that my clients will be well cared for.

Ed Alexander
Entrepreneurship Law Firm, P.L.
Orlando, FL 32803

Jay A. Shah - SBRN has helped me create long term business relationships with other service providers to the business owners. I have gained knowledge on needs that the business owners want from CPAs, lawyers, commercial bankers, etc... Over all my experience has been positive and I believe other business owners should take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Jay A. Shah, MBA, LUTCF
NYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA/SIPC) New York Life Insurance Company
Maitland, FL 32751