Biz Buzz: Palm Coast-based business included in Inc.'s Top 5000 companies

Also in Business Observer: Edward Jones among 'Best Companies to Work for' in Florida; Hospital hires new HR director.

By Ray Boone
| 10:25 a.m. August 17, 2018

Palm Coast Observer
Business

Palm Coast-based business AutoSource of Florida received the honor of reaching Inc.'s Top 5000 companies for the second-straight year.

Out of 22,000,000 privately owned business in the U.S., AutoSource of Florida received the following ranking:

2017 Rank 1047
2018 Rank 1770

Founded in 2003 by Michael Garrison, AutoSource of Florida, located at 31 Lupi Court, Suite 220, assists dealers with online vehicle marketing. In 2007, they partnered with HomeNet Automotive. Their goal: to "work with you to accomplish your online goals and grow your market share."

Edward Jones among 'Best Companies to Work for' in Florida

Edward Jones, a financial advising company, has ranked in the top 10 Best Companies to Work for in Florida for 10-straight years, according to a news release.

Edward Jones has 495 branches all over Florida, including five branches in Palm Coast.

Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in St. Louis, provides financial services in the U.S. and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the investments its financial advisors offer to the location of its branch offices, caters to individual investors. The firm's 16,000-plus financial advisors serve more than 7 million clients and care for $1 trillion in assets under management.

Visit the firm's website and its recruiting website for more information.

Hospital hires new HR director

Darrell Brill. Photo courtesy of Lindsay Cashio

Darrell Brill was named the director of human resources and human resources business partner for FloridaHospital HealthCare Partners, according to a news release.

In his new role with Florida Hospital HealthCare Partners, Brill will identify and leverage opportunities to drive organizational change and develop business strategies in key areas, such as leadership development, performance management, talent acquisition and management, and employee relations.