MSCA Monthly news & updates
November 2021
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Quench Innovations
On December 27th Quench Innovations will be unveiling Eddy the new Atmospheric Water Generator. Eddy will be manufactured by The Water Factory, LLC, here in Lakeland.
 As a Minority Woman Owned Small Business (MWOSB), The Water Factory plans to start manufacturing the first model of “Eddy” AwG-E100 early in 2022.
Eddy will be a more economical water generator by reducing the energy consumption required to about ½ of present units. This will allow Eddy, to be powered by renewable energy such as solar or wind.
This Atmospheric Water Generator will be made of corrosion-resistant materials for extended life, even when operated near saltwater areas. 
All of Eddy’s parts that touch the water are NSF certified. For the healthiest and best tasting water, we are adding a state-of-the-art filtration system and also adding essential minerals for a completely natural and enjoyable thirst-quenching taste.
Eddy will be computerized for best performance leading to higher consumer satisfaction.
Quench innovations is now accepting preorders. Just call Mariana or Isabel at 863-874-8101
From Air Comes Water
Quench Innovations Water Generators
Clean & Mineralized Water, Created From Thin Air
About Quench Innovations
Atmospheric Water Generator, LLC began in 2015 when Mel Gordon continued hearing many news stories and United Nations reports about the growing water problems around the globe. For Example, Utility Companies are seriously struggling to supply us with water by adding “safe” amounts of chlorine and fluoride to convert groundwater, often recycled, into “safe” water for you and me to drink and use for cooking. Bottled water, frequently unregulated, is growing in popularity despite its high cost and its negative plastic environmental impact. Drought conditions are growing all around our globe while populations are demanding “their rights” to have clean water for health and personal hygiene. We at Quench Innovations are offering our neighbors and the world a clean, sustainable water solution with no environmental impact.
As innovative leaders, we have already demonstrated that large amounts of clean water are available in the air we breathe. Atmospheric Water Generator, LLC, d/b/a Quench Innovations has the vision of supplying you and your neighboring homes, offices, farmers, hospitals, and industries with water solutions to humanely manage Global Warming.
Our AwG goal is largescale – Quenching Thirst Globally! You are part of the earth. We are helping our neighbors become water independent. Then continue on to do the same for the globe. The Quench Innovation Distribution team is here to assist you in all your water needs. Call Quench Innovations today.
Isabel Campos-Gordon, President
Isabel, with two triumphant decades in business marketing, sales, and company management, is proud of the distribution team we created to bring Quench Innovations water machines to you. Her aim is that you fully enjoy many happy years of delicious, nutritious Quench Innovations water.
Mel Gordon, CEO
Together with his decades of experience in air conditioning service, Mel witnessed many condensate drains fabricated to simply discard many gallons of water to dissipate back into the ground every day. Similarly, dehumidifiers collect very clear water that is also re-committed back to the ground.
Increasingly, over time Mel was persuaded by the ever-growing number of water shortage problems around the world. Mel felt like air conditioning water could be the key to alleviating some of these water problems by reclaiming this discarded water and put to much better use. That was his introduction to the air-to-water concept.
Researching this unfamiliar air-to-water industry (also known as Atmospheric Water Generator or AWG), Mel gathered facts about this currently very fragile industry struggling to make its presence known and become the sustainable source of clean water which it deserves. Accurate information was scarce with numerous AWG companies having dropped by the wayside from lack of support.
With the Global water challenges becoming louder, the AWG industry is finally getting its proper recognition. The increasing market for bottled water, which is largely unregulated and expensive, is one indication of the market demand for our sustainable water source.
Our AwG water has no impact on the environment, does not deplete the dwindling aquifer, we’re not building dams, not using city water; we’re only borrowing humidity in the air, which nature immediately replaces faster than you can drink it.
Quench Innovations is organized at the forefront to lead this water-from-air industry into its workable future. We want everyone, including you, to enjoy and brush your teeth with your own source of clean “AwG” water. This can be your most sustainable source of clean water now and into the future, and thereby help Quench Innovations continue on their mission to “Quench Thirst Globally”.
Florida Makes: Website
Florida is at a crossroads and to become the 10th largest global economy by 2030, it will take a united business community laser-focused on driving Florida’s economy forward and ensuring the right things keep happening in Florida.
 
Join us for the Florida Chamber Foundation’s virtual 2022 Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit, Friday, January 7, 2022 from 1:00pm-4:00pm EST, as the Florida Chamber Foundation team, leading global economists, and industry experts glimpse into the opportunities and challenges facing Florida’s economy as we blaze the path to 2030. Attendees will receive an exclusive 2022 Florida economic forecast, a national economic outlook, and invaluable insight into Florida’s evolving workforce needs, population growth, small business economic impact, and more. 
 
REGISTRATION:
Virtual/Live Stream Registration – $199.00
Digital Pass: $299.00 (includes LIVE event, and event recording available 2 weeks after the Summit concludes)

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Shaping Minds, Sharpening Skills
A talented labor pool is the most critical factor in the long-term success of any business. That’s why the CFDC strives to establish and sustain a skilled workforce that fulfills the needs of our region’s target industries. Within a 70-mile radius of Polk County, you’ll find a workforce of 3.5 million—more than one-third of the state’s total talent pool. From world-class colleges and universities to specialized workforce training centers, Central Florida’s dedication to workforce preparedness runs deep. Whether it’s connecting employers with skilled talent or providing accessible, high-quality training programs to enhance your current workforce, we’re here to help you—and your employees—succeed.
Several higher-ed institutions in Polk County, and throughout Central Florida, use Handshake to connect employers and student talent for internships and job opportunities.

We believe that cultivating a skilled workforce begins with providing ambitious minds with the right intellectual opportunities. Polk County is home to seven colleges and universities and four technicals schools, offering our emerging workforce talent a number of ways to earn a solid education.
CareerSource Polk is a dedicated workforce development agency serving the Central Florida area. Their mission is to ensure a sustainable and quality workforce now and in the future. Offering assistance to both job creators and job seekers, they connect employers with qualified, skilled talent and help job seekers uncover employment and career development opportunities.
Staffing services are a helpful resource for companies to find the workforce talent and personnel needed to be successful.
Polk Career Academies are small, personalized learning communities within Polk County’s public middle and high schools. Each academy is supported by a local advisory committee, specially-designed college-prep curriculum and strategic partnerships with employers, the community and higher education institutions. Students who enroll in Career Academies benefit from rigorous and relevant education that gives them a head start on the career path of their choice.
Work experience for students fosters growth and offers the opportunity to practice and perfect the skills learned within the classroom. For the future workforce to be successful, internships and experiential learning are essential. To assist businesses in building their internship opportunities, the Polk Vision | CFDC Talent Pipeline has developed an Employer Guide for Higher Ed Internships in Polk County.