ROLLINS COLLEGE TO CO-HOST CEO NEXUS FORUM DEC. 13

ORLANDO, Fla. --- The Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship, CEO Nexus and the Florida Economic Gardening Institute will host a forum at the Mills Memorial Center at Rollins College in Winter Park on Tuesday Dec. 13.

Steve Quello, president of CEO Nexus, the firm that works with public and private organizations to help accelerate the growth of second stage businesses, said admission to the CEO Nexus Forum is by invitation only.

Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute said Central Florida CEOs and principals of qualified second stage businesses have been selected to attend the event, which begins with a reception for registration and networking.

Waymon Armstrong, the 2010 SBA Region, State and National Small Business Person of the Year, will be the featured guest speaker. Armstrong, a frequent lecturer at Rollins College, is the chief executive officer of Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc. (ECS) in Orlando. He will share the story behind the growth and success of ECS and how he and his wife/business partner have managed the challenge of maintaining a work-life balance.

To learn more about CEO Nexus, its forums and how to register, contact Quello at info@CEONexus.com or 407-590-6101.

About CEO Nexus
CEO Nexus is an organization that works in concert with public and private organizations interested in providing business leaders—owners, CEOs and presidents—with practical tools and techniques designed specifically for growing second-stage companies. Sponsors include the Edward Lowe Foundation, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the University of Central Florida Office of Research & Commercialization, Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship and GrowFL.

About The Florida Economic Gardening Institute / GrowFL:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida was established in 2009. Initially funded by the Florida Legislature, the Institute has provided services via the State of Florida’s Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program, known as GrowFL. With various partnerships throughout the state, including Orange County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, the Institute collaborates with statewide partners to support the growth of second-stage businesses through localized entrepreneurial ecosystems. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.

About ECS
Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc. is a software development and solutions company located in Orlando, Fla. The core mission of the organization is to provide advanced learning technology solutions to clients within the Commercial and Government sector. The company’s technology portfolio of immersive virtual worlds, serious gaming, performance assessment, staff training, and mobile innovations offers efficiencies in education, training and collaboration. In 2009 and 2010, Inc. 500/5000 named ECS on its prestigious list. Also in 2009, ECS made the Deloitte Fast 500, Washington Technology Fast 50, as well as several other awards. In March 2010, the Florida Small Business Administration selected ECS President and CEO Waymon Armstrong as Florida’s Small Business Person of the Year. In late May, the Small Business Administration selected Armstrong for its top award in the Nation and named him the National Small Business Person of the Year.

About Waymon Armstrong
Waymon Armstrong attended the University of Central Florida and is a frequent lecturer at Rollins. He serves on the Metro Orlando Military Affairs Advisory Committee, Digital Media Alliance of Florida, Valencia Community College’s Digital Media Technology Advisory Committee, Otronicon Advisory Board, Executive Committee Sunshine Chapter of AUSA, Missionary Ventures International, The College of Elders at the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando and Orlando Chamber of Commerce ETeam.