Epic Flight Academy expands to Ocala
New Smyrna Beach-based Epic Flight Academy has opened a satellite tv for pc location on the Ocala International Airport for the academy’s FAA Part 141 flight coaching program, in response to an organization news launch.
In ready remarks, Chief Flight Instructor Vic Johnson stated: “The Ocala area has a large and established aviation industry, and we already have flight students in this area. The central Florida location offers close proximity to major airports, such as Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. This allows students to train in various classes of airspace. When we decided to open this satellite location, all of these factors were a consideration.”
CEP announces new chief growth officer
Heather Shubirg has been named chief growth officer for the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership (CEP), according to a news release. She previously served as executive vice president for Team Volusia Economic Development Corp., senior director of business development in the advanced manufacturing and technology sectors at the Orlando Economic Partnership, and as vice president of business development of Enterprise Florida.
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REV Fire Group introduces fully electric fire truck
REV Fire Group, which includes Ocala-based E-ONE, has introduced Vector, “the primary North American-style absolutely electrical hearth truck,” according to a company news release.
The truck “is innovatively engineered so firefighters can drive and pump on electrical energy solely. Developed with know-how associate Emergency One Group LTD – maker of the world’s first EV hearth truck – this new electrical hearth truck packs 316 kW of confirmed automotive-grade batteries to ship the longest electrical pumping period in the business,” the release says.
Separately, E-ONE has named Josh Parkin as its new director of operations, based in Ocala.
“Parkin can be answerable for manufacturing of all hearth equipment manufactured in the Ocala facility and can work intently with essential features to enhance productiveness and drive enhanced operational efficiency,” according to a company news release.
Big grant for CareerSource
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion has received an $844,712 federal grant to support its Phoenix Rising YouthBuild program.
“YouthBuild is a pre-apprenticeship, aggressive grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. This is the fourth such grant obtained since 2013” to support the program, CLM said in a news release.
RealTruck opens distribution center in Utah
Ocala-based RealTruck has opened a distribution center in Salt Lake City, according to a company news release.
“The 230,000-square-foot warehouse will permit the corporate to expedite transport to clients out west and can assist RealTruck overcome provide chain challenges that many companies face at the moment,” RealTruck said in the release. The company is an online retailer of truck parts and accessories.
Jim Couillard re-appointed to state council
Marion County Parks & Recreation Director Jim Couillard has been appointed for another term on the Florida Greenways and Trails Council, according to a county government news release.
“This will be my third two-year term on the council,” Couillard is quoted as saying in the release. “During the first two, I was still a bit green in understanding our mission and what type of impact we have. Years three and four were really hindered by the pandemic, so now, we are really working well together and making great decisions for the future.”
Local HCA hospitals get top grade from Leapfrog
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital received A grades in the most recent Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
“This nationwide distinction acknowledges HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital’s achievements in defending sufferers from preventable hurt and error in the hospital,” the hospitals said in a news release.
CF receives $100,000 grant to help parents attending school part time
The College of Central Florida has received a $100,000 grant from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
The money will “help mother and father who’re attending faculty half time,” CF said in a news release, with a special emphasis on parents of students at College Park Elementary School, which is CF’s partner school.
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