Nancy Peltonen, MA, FCCP

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Retired at Casa Peltonen

Palm Bay, Florida, United States

Overview

Nancy Peltonen is a strategic leader with extensive experience in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, holding an MA in Management. As the former President & CEO of the Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce, she excelled in fostering economic growth and strategic partnerships. Colleagues describe her as smart, organized, and creative.

Nancy is deeply committed to her community, having dedicated 14 years to Serene Harbor, a domestic violence center, as Director of Marketing and Fundraising. She is also a charter member and past president of the American Business Women’s Associations Space Coast chapter, advocating for womens professional development.

She was selected as one of the 34 Influential Leaders of Central Florida for 2025 by the Orlando Business Journal.

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Goal-Oriented

Early Adopter

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Community Leadership
As CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, she focused on strengthening the Space Coast business community through collaboration and advocacy.
Nonprofit Fundraising
Led marketing and fundraising for Serene Harbor, a domestic violence center, for 14 years, organizing key community events and initiatives.
Women's Empowerment
Served as past president of the American Business Women’s Association Space Coast chapter and was nominated as a "Women in the Workplace Champion".

Media Appearances

Nancy has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Retired at Casa Peltonen
9-2015 - 1-2026
President & CEO at Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce
4-2008 - 1-2026
Member at ABWA Space Coast Women's Express Network
3-2001 - 9-2015
Director of Marketing and Fundraising at Serene Harbor, Inc.
5-1986 - 6-1997
Merchandise Manager at Shoppers Drug Mart

Education

9-2010 - 9-2014
Women Leaders of the 21st Century from Park University
1995 - 2001
MA from The College of St. Scholastica

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Insights For Selling To Nancy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nancy is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nancy

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nancy move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Nancy take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Nancy

Personality Compatibility


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