We had the pleasure to sit down with Mrs.Cherietta Prince and learn about the new initiative where the CEP is partnering with Marion County to make available a number of strategic programs to assist businesses in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ocala Hustle visited Kimberly's Center for Child ProtectionKimberley Center is a private nonprofit, right here in Marion County, that helps children in our community who have been impacted by child abuse and neglect. Dawn MacMillan Westgate, the Executive Director of Kimberly's Center, shares with us their mission, the impact of the pandemic, and more.

Today we sit down with Rondo, owner of Mojo's, a popular chain of four restaurants in Ocala, Belleview, and Leesburg. Mojo's also offers catering. Rondo's story is one of hard work and redemption. He goes in-depth in to the path he has followed, including all the ups and downs.

Ben Marciano is the CEO of the Zone Health and Fitness, Ocala's premier fitness facility. Ben has always been a hard-charging, results-oriented leader. In this episode, Ben shares how he has learned the hard way the impact this approach has on teams and how he has grown as a leader. Additionally Ben provides some insight into how he responded to the COVID19 crisis by pushing out rather than closing in.