Business Connections 2022 - A guide to the local businesses of Southwest Florida
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230 Tamiami Trail S., Suite 1 • 941-221-9368 • CoveredByAPEX.com Eaton fell into the industry by accident, but has been with it for eight years. His father built a pool cage for the man who hired Eaton to work at his agency. "I eventually bought part of the agency I was working for to create my own," he said. "I enjoy teaching people about their Medicare and health insurance options. There is a lot people don't know or realize is important." Owner, APEX Insurance Group 2389 Tamiami Trail S. • 941-497-6331 • ClassicCreationsJewelers.com Duke said laboratory-grown diamonds are taking the jewelry industry by storm right now. "Upon their introduction years ago, our initial reaction to them was a resounding 'No.' In the past 12 months, however, both the customer and our sales team have become more educated in the value of lab-grown diamonds, and are basically demanding them. We've entered a new era." Owner, Classic Creations in diamonds & gold 230 Tamiami Trail S., Suite 1 • 941-445-4726 • hallmarkbrokers.com DeSantis always knew he wanted to own his own business, he just didn't know what type. He purchased Hallmark Business Brokers, Inc. in January of 2015. "This opportunity presented itself and I knew this type of business would allow me to work with di erent types of people and give me the ability to create better relationships in my local community." Owner, Hallmark Business Brokers, Inc. CEO, Caldwell Trust Company Cardwell's father, Roland, has been the most influential person in his career. "My father instilled into each of his children a passion for learning, the ability to dream and the persistence to see through a project to completion." He said he finds it amazing that both of his parents owned and operated their own successful businesses and now all three of their children have successfully created, owned and operated their own business. 1400 Center Road • 941-493-3600 • ctrust.com Chris Eaton Evan Duke Dane DeSantis R.G. "Kelly" Caldwell Jr. CEO, Caldwell Trust Company Cardwell's father, Roland, has been the most influential person in his career. "My father instilled into each of his children a passion for learning, the ability to dream and the persistence to see through a project to completion." He said he finds it amazing that both of his parents owned and operated their own successful businesses and now all three of their children have successfully created, owned and operated their own business. 1400 Center Road • 941-493-3600 • ctrust.com Dane DeSantis R.G. "Kelly" Caldwell Jr. 2389 Tamiami Trail S. • 941-497-6331 • ClassicCreationsJewelers.com August 2022 | Business Connections TOP 40 BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS 39