Written by Jane Wright, Volunteer Committee Chair If you are an EMERGE member, you are probably already aware that there are several...

Our fearless leader, Megan Ruscello, sat in the hot seat for us to share about her experience with EMERGE. In this video, she shares why...

By Jenna MacFarlane | Marketing Specialist, Bank of Central FL For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re going to take a look at imposter...

By Maria Clapp Did you know... 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental...

By David Quinones, Director of Commercial Real Estate, S&D Real Estate My vinyl logo was being applied to the front window while the...

It seems like a majority of EMERGE members suffer from introversion (I know, weird right for a networking organization?). But the good...

April is the period of time recognized by the United States as a campaign for financial literacy and education. Started in 2004, the...

Early in your career, it can be hard to find a place where you “fit.” Young adulthood is tricky – you’re learning to balance work and...

In today's spotlight, we are highlighting EMERGE alumni, Christina Ingrassia. She went from being volun-told by her boss to join EMERGE...

The chamber of commerce idea is a concept found only where private initiative and free enterprise exist. As a voluntary institution in...

Waking up every day and keeping yourself going can get hard sometimes. Those who run their own business know what it takes to be...

Happy New Year! As the new Chair of EMERGE for 2022, I hope you’ll indulge me a few moments to look back at all we accomplished in 2021,...

We honestly can’t believe that it’s December already. Just last week we stuffed ourselves with turkey and started decorating for...

HOW TO GET INVOLVED You may have already registered as a member, or you may still be deciding if EMERGE is for you; either way, you’ve...

Taylor was a relatively new Lakelander looking for a place to meet others.

You may have already registered as a member, or you may still be deciding if EMERGE is for you; either way, you’ve clicked the right...

Consider whether a job change is going to bring you the relief you’re seeking or if you’re seeing the other side with a “greener grass” filt

This month, we are sharing a vlog spotlight on one of our members, Nicole Bradham. Get to know Nicole and why she thinks joining a...

The Great Resignation is upon us. Droves of people are leaving jobs thanks to work fatigue, health concerns, waning benefits, and family...

This month, we are sharing a vlog spotlight on one of our members, Jermaine Thornton. Get to know Jermaine and what drew him to EMERGE.