1. Title: Reading scores
for Brevard third-graders dip slightly in 2018:
a. Link:
https://eu.floridatoday.com/story/news/2018/05/25/reading-scores-brevard-third-graders-dip-slightly-2018/645690002/
b. Story Description: This is an article from my local county back
home. It discusses the slight decrease in third graders Florida Standards
Assessment language arts exam. They decreased from 65% last year to 63% this
year.
c. Problem Description: The problem is that
education has dipped slightly I my community. An opportunity lies here for new
teaching methods and maybe some type of tutoring service.
d. Who: Kids and their education
2. Title: Starman
stars in new Space Coast summer tourism marketing campaign
a. Link:
https://eu.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2018/05/25/starman-stars-new-space-coast-tourism-marketing-campaign/640742002/
b. Story Description: This story is about new marketing efforts on
the space cost. They have come up with a new figure for the area to increase
tourism. This figurehead is called Starman. Starman is kind of like a mascot.
He is just an astronaut. There is a picture of him on the beach relaxing in his
suit.
c. Problem Description: The problem was trying to
get more exposure to the space coast.
d. Who: Tourists
3. Title: Children
show off talents in Business Fair Expo
a. Link:
http://www.vieravoice.com/May-2018/Children-show-off-talents-in-Business-Fair-Expo/
b. Story Description: This story is about young children already
being exposed to the business world and have their ideas heard. They have an
entrepreneurial spirit at such a young age and there could be more workshops
like this for them, so that they can get into the right mindset.
c. Problem Description: The problem is that kids
are learning valuable business skills way too late in their academic career. It
really helps to learn that entrepreneurial mindset as early as possible. I
really never thought like this until this semester in this class.
d. Who: Kids and their parents
4. Title: Cheers
Seafood and Grill offers fresh food and friendly service
a. Link:
http://www.vieravoice.com/January-2018/Cheers-Seafood-and-Grill-offers-fresh-food-and-friendly-service/
b. Story Description: This story is about a restaurant back in my
home town of Rockledge that keeps customers coming back because of their
friendly service and good seafood. I saw an opportunity here for the need of a
restaurant that makes you feel more at home.
c. Problem Description: People need friendly
service to create a good atmosphere in order to enjoy their meal. They also
need good seafood by the water.
d. Who: Residents and tourists
5. Title: Space
Coast Realtors open new building
a. Link:
http://www.vieravoice.com/March-2018/Space-Coast-Realtors-open-new-building/
b. Story Description: This article is about a new building that was
built for a realtor association on Pineda Causeway. It is used to host events
and other special occasions. It is very useful when the public wants to hold
community events.
c. Problem Description: The problem is that there
usually isn’t a venue like this that the community can openly share, but with
this new development the community can grow closer together to create a better
place to live for everyone.
d. Who: Members of the community
Great post Mary! I really enjoyed reading the different articles from around your home town of Rockledge. I have a few friends Rockledge, so it was an interesting connection. It was interesting to read about the children in the business Fair Expo, as it was odd for me as well to hear that children are learning about entrepreneurship at such a young age when I too was not thinking about entrepreneurship before this summer as well.
ReplyDeleteMary, I think this was a good post. You had so many very interesting news stories. In my hometown, we had test scores go down too and have to find new teaching methods! I think this a trend everywhere, not just in small towns. Also, I really know what you meant when you said the seafood restaurant needed good, friendly service because I work in a restaurant just like that. Food service is huge and you do not see many articles on it!
ReplyDeleteHey Mary!
ReplyDeleteI never heard of any of these sources before, so right off the bat I thank you for that. Additionally, your observations of the articles are exact and very greatly. I never thought to look for opportunities with local restaurants. In the future I will think harder about what makes a restaurant keep my patronage, as well as what I would need to do to fulfill that hospitality need in my community.