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Andrea won much needed funding to purchase equipment. Impact Biz Jax is a relevant resource providing Exposure, Entrepreneurial Education, and Funding opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Our Hearts Matter new manikins have arrived. Approved by the American Heart Association these mankins are equipped with electronic feedback devices. A special thank you to Impact Biz Jax for sponsoring the pitch contest that funded this  equipment.

Pitch Your Biz Fest hosted by Microsoft and CRPC Consultanting, LLC was a great opportunity for Our Hearts Matter, LLC to gain exposure and receive pitch development. Andrea’s heart felt pitch resulted in business opportunities and partnerships. 

A conference hosted by SCORE focused on issues most relevant to women owned businesses. Andrea was acknowledged for her participation in the SCORE mentoring program and winning funding for Our Hearts Matter, LLC.

Andrea celebrated her selection and completion of JAX Bridges which is a 3 month program of the JAX Chamber Entrepreneurial Growth Division providing target entrepreneurial education and connections with larger companies.

After attending a youth leadership forum for those interested in advanced medicine. Andrea’s 16 year old daughter was inspired to start a nonprofit educating youth of the steps to take to save a life. Cheyann is certified in CPR/AED, First Aid & Stop The Bleed. 

Our Hearts Matter served as an educational resource during the jamboree by teaching hands only CPR to students and their families. 

Our learning options are adaptive and creative. Instructors are always flexible and trained to provide accommodations when appropriate. 

Teaching CPR and First Aid after school at the Emmett Reed Center is always fun. Our goal is to provide free certification classes to those students interested in a career in health care.

Our Hearts Matter partnered with Mental Health Provider and Licensed School Psychologist Kimberly Armstrong  to launch “Heart Talk: Joyful Healthy Connections” an opportunity to gather with others and raise awareness about heart health.