President, Venice Day Spa
(941) 488-3674 • venice-dayspa.com
Heidi Aeppli chose her profession 37 years ago because she loved the energy in the
salon industry and wanted to make people feel good about themselves. "I enjoy growing
people inside and outside of their business, and helping my team be successful inside
their business," she said. How is the industry changing? "A shift perhaps in guest
expectations," she said. "They don't just want to have an appointment for a service.
They want an experience."
Heidi Aeppli
(941) 484-2337 • brewburgers.com
Michael Bacon
President/Founder, Allen Media
(941) 237-0408 • allenmedia.net
Allen is the president and founder of Allen Media & Associates, a comprehensive
marketing company founded in 2005. "Our focus is always on the client and what the
client needs," says Allen. He advises that "marketing is an ever-changing environment.
[you] have to stay on top of it, if I was still doing what I was doing in 2005, I would not be
here."
David Allen
(941) 799-3015 • ladylawyersFla.com
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Dawn Marie Bates-Buchanan Esq.
Owner, Brewburgers
Bacon chose his profession because of his love for food and people. "I have been in the
industry as long as I can remember", he said. "What I enjoy most about it now is making
people smile. It is great to know that our food, friendly service and atmosphere make
people happy, smile and bring happy customers."
Attorney at law, Bates-Buchanan & Savitsky Law Group, P.A.
Dawn Marie grew up in Venice and was raised to help people in her community through
her Fathers dedication as a Venice Police Officer. Dawn Marie says "serving my
community in their needs, as a lawyer, creating Wills and Trusts, that will protect their
families and their assets gives me joy."
