Carmen Ruiz the owner of FASTSIGNS of Daytona Beach and has owned her business for 6 years but has been in the FASTSIGNS Network for 18 years. She was recognized as a Top 40 Most Influential Women in Volusia County, A Small Businesswoman of the Year, Most Inspirational Woman of the year, and a 40 under Forty Business Professional. She is an iLatina recipient for both Entrepreneurship and Making a Difference. She was named one of the 7 Top Women in Wide Format Nationally by BIG Picture Magazine for her community and philanthropic efforts. She is an active member of various local civic and non for profit organizations. She has sat on several panels international, national and local. She has been a FASTSIGNS International Mentor for over 5 years helping new Franchisee get acclimated to industry and brand processes and standards.. She is certified in Diversity Equity & Inclusion in the workplace from the MUMA College of Business, University of South Florida and has a strong passion for both business and community impact through social responsibility. Currently she sits on the FASTSIGNS International Diversity and Inclusion Council. The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Board of Directors and serves as the Chairwoman, at the Domestic Violence Abuse Council.