Jess Fronckowiak
CEO, J2 Solutions, Inc.
Fronckowiak says his greatest accomplishment has been building a successful
culture where associates enjoy coming to work. "Our company culture is not an
accident; it requires a lot of planning, daily focus and hard work to maintain,"
he said. "However, the rewards are well worth the e ort. Our team is amazing."
Where is his industry headed? "The trend is moving away from competitive
'hard-bid' projects, and more towards collaborative "open-book/cost-plus-fee"
arrangements," he said. "We welcome this change."
779 Commerce Drive, Suite 1, Venice • J2solutionsinc.com
Kasia Dobryniewska
Manager, Café Venice Restaurant and Bar
Growing up in Poland and arriving in Venice at age 25, Dobryniewska
couldn't speak English and had no family. "I learned English with my
five-year-old son, watching Sponge Bob," she said. She earned degrees in
finance and marketing in Poland. "I was able to apply learned skills to the
position I hold as manager of the bar and catering at Café Venice."
101 W. Venice Ave., Venice • Cafevenicerestaurantandbar.com
Dane DeSantis
Owner, Hallmark Business Brokers, Inc.
DeSantis entered his profession in January 2015. "I always knew I wanted
to own a business, but I didn't know what type of business I would want
to own," he said. He had the opportunity to acquire this business from a
friend. He helps people realize their dream of business ownership, always
believing "a business built on relationships will outlast a business built on
transactions."
230 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 2, Venice • Hallmarkbrokers.com
251 W. Venice Ave., Venice • Dicksshoesofvenice.com
Crisman entered her profession full time 13 years ago. "While I was in high
school, I enjoyed going to the shoe store because of my love for shoes," she
said. "I had to have a pair to match every outfit." She would advise young
people in her field "to have a business plan in place, which would include
knowing the correct suppliers to fit your store needs, the community you
serve, and to be your unique self."
CEO, Dick's Shoes of Venice LLC
Jennifer Crisman
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