The Catalyst Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership

Specializing in injection molding, engineering, prototyping, and in-house tooling, Artemis Plastics is Ocala's one-stop shop for contract manufacturing. It's also been recognized as a company to watch by GrowFL. Join us as CEO, Gary Mishkin highlights his company's innovations and how they ensure a quality product for their customers.Featured Nonprofit: Marion County Public SchoolsGary MishkinCEO, Artemis PlasticsGary Mishkin has a BA in Economics from Brandeis University, an MS in Medical En...

A new affiliate organization has come to serve the business community in South Marion County. The Ocala Metro CEP (Chamber and Economic Partnership) has launched the Belleview CEP to bring business services, attraction, retention, creation, and advocacy to the City of Belleview and surrounding communities located in the southern part of the county. Join us as we hear from Joe Reichel, Director of the Belleview CEP about this new entity and its future programming. Featured Nonprofit: Shephard'...

Joint replacement surgery has not only become more commonplace, but many patients can return home on the same day with greatly reduced recovery time thanks to new minimally invasive techniques. Join us as we hear from Dr. Justin Deen, Orthopaedic Surgeon with Florida Orthopaedic Institute as he discusses the latest advances in patient-centered orthopaedic care available in Ocala. Nonprofit Featuring in this Episode: Marion Senior ServicesJustin Deen, M.D.Orthopaedic Surgeon, Florida Orthopaed...

Military service is in the background of many Ocala/Marion County leaders. Often thrusting them into leadership positions early in their careers and greatly influencing how they approach their roles in the private sector. Join us as we hear from Jeremiah Blocker, a decorated combat veteran, attorney, and partner at Douglas Law Firm as he discusses how serving his clients and his country go hand-in-hand. Featured Nonprofit: The Marion County Veterans CouncilJeremiah BlockerPartner, Douglas Law...

Want to feel better about your financial future in the New Year, but you don't know where to start? Join us as Charisse Rivers, CEO of Zinnia Wealth Management shares some simple strategies, free resources, and the message that it's never too early or too late to plan for retirement. We also discuss how a singular focus on building her team helped Zinnia land on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately held companies the last three consecutive years. Nonprofits featured...

As a logistics hub, the Ocala Metro sees firsthand the effect a national truck driver shortage has on this growing sector of the economy. Join us as Tra Williams, President and Founder of FleetForce, discusses the challenges and innovative solutions developed to address this shortage and get more drivers on the road. We also explore the state of entrepreneurship, the concerning decline in the number of Americans who are self-employed, and the implications this has on the vitality of our...