Dana Lewis stepped out on faith when she decided to leave her job at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and enroll at Jones Business College in Jacksonville. There, she earned a degree in computer information systems. Although she had been at Blue Cross Blue Shield for 11 years, she was not afraid to make the move. As a result, she now owns Creative Web Designs PLUS+ (CWDPlus) where she hosts, designs, maintains and promotes web sites for individuals and businesses. The company was founded in 1998 and has now grown from a one-girl office to one that utilizes employees and subcontractors.

As the mother of three children: Ronald, Jr. (14); Marcus (12); and Jasmine (8), Dana has learned that the support she gets from the children and her husband, Ronald, allows her to enjoy her life long ambition. She said, “He (Ronald, Sr.) is my biggest supporter. He believes that I can do whatever I put my mind to…” Dana’s oldest son is somewhat following in her footsteps––having developed an interest in learning computer drafting. Marcus wants to be a businessman and Jasmine looks forward to teaching school.

While at Jones College, Dana was asked to design and program web sites for companies including some work for the City of Jacksonville. She is currently seeking a second degree in business-marketing and says, “I am helping others grow their businesses while doing what I enjoy and making money at the same time.”