Business Briefs

Summer of Dreams

On the third day of May (Fifth Third Day), Fifth Third Banks across the country celebrated their heritage through their employees, customers and communities they serve. As part of the holiday, Fifth Third’s Central Florida affiliate gathered hundreds of supporters at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to kick off the third year of Summer of Dreams, a free 10-week program that provides homeless Central Florida students with meals, academic enrichment, mentoring and school supplies, as well as financial counseling for parents during the summer months. Last year, more than 1,200 homeless students in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties participated in Summer of Dreams.

Development director

President, CEO and Managing Partner William T. Dymond Jr. of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed P.A., was appointed to the Executive Committee of Enterprise Florida, a public-private partnership that is devoted to statewide economic development. Mr. Dymond, who already serves on the Board of Directors for the organization, will serve on the Executive Committee for a one-year term.

Royal Oaks appointee

Royal Oak Homes based in Baldwin Park has appointed Mike Bruno to purchasing manager. Matt Orosz, co-president of Royal Oak Homes, said Bruno has more than 14 years of purchasing experience. In his new role, Bruno will be responsible for costing and purchasing materials and services for Royal Oak.