A Business Born from One Family’s Determination to Keep Their Loved One at Home “Be persistent. Be consistent. And never compromise who you are. When you stay aligned with your values, you will always find your way.” —Nercy Radcliffe, Founder & CEO, Providence Healthcare Services Nercy Radcliffe, Founder & CEO Miami- Dade County Year Founded: 2007 Industry: Home Health Care, Skilled Nursing, Therapy [...]

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank: A Leadership Legacy Rooted in Stewardship “Success is consistency, day after day, year after year. Work hard, hustle, and lift others as you rise.” —Kyle DeCicco, President & CEO, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank Kyle DeCicco, President & CEO Lee County Year Founded: 2003 Industry: Community Banking, Residential, Commercial and SBA Lending, Business Banking, Consumer Banking Visit our Website! [...]

Fox Equipment: A Growing Workforce Built on Skill and Integrity “Be ready to work. Work hard. Work longer. Work smarter than everyone else. That is how you succeed.” — Eric Fox, Founder & CEO, Fox Equipment Eric Fox, Founder & CEO Clay County Year Founded: 2003 Industry: Pollution Control Equipment Support, Industrial Gas Flow Systems, Exhaust Stacks, Dampers, Silencers, Fabrication & Engineering [...]

Ingenious Culinary Concepts: From a Mom-and-Pop Consulting Firm to a Scaling National Brand “Do not be scared to ask for help. Slow your growth, hone your focus, and get the right support. That is how you build something that lasts.” — Kern Halls, Founder & Chief Innovator, ICC Kern Halls, Founder & Chief Innovator Orange County Year Founded: 2006 Industry: K–12 Foodservice Consulting, School [...]

International College Counselors : A Personal Journey That Became a Global Mission “Entrepreneurship is the best career path it allows you to reap what you sow, set your own priorities, and succeed or fail on your own terms.” -Mandee Heller Adler, Founder & CEO, International College Counselors (ICC) Mandee Heller Adler, Founder & CEO Broward County Year Founded: 2004 (formal launch ~15 years [...]

Dredging & Marine Consultants: A Journey That Started Half a World Away “Be coachable, keep learning, focus on your strengths, pivot when needed, and grow at your own pace. Slow and steady is not a weakness; it is a strategy.” - Shailesh K. Patel, Founder & President, Dredging & Marine Consultants (DMC) Shailesh K. Patel, Founder & President Volusia County Year Founded: 2002 [...]

Medigi: A Company Born from a Real Problem “Learn how to suffer well. This journey will test you, and if you quit early, your mission never lands.” -Blake Powers, CEO, Medigi Blake Powers, CEO Orange County Year Founded: 2015 Industry: Pharmaceutical Technology, Healthcare Supply Chain, Digital Medication Procurement, Marketplace & SaaS Platforms Visit our Website! [...]

H&H Products Company: A Mission Rooted in Service, Excellence, Innovation, Quality & Integrity “Be patient. It does not happen at once. Behind every success story is someone who worked their tail off to get there.” -Morris Hartley, President & CEO, H&H Products Company Morris Hartley, President & CEO Orange County Year Founded: 1964 Industry: Foodservice Manufacturing, Beverage Concentrates, Liquid Foods, Private Label [...]

Climate First Bank: A Mission That Became a Movement “Think big. Do not let where you come from define how far you believe you can go.” — Ken LaRoe, CEO, Bank “Most often, the hard path is the right path. Those with the fortitude to take it are the ones who succeed.” — Lex Ford, CEO, Holding Company Lex Ford, CEO (Bank) [...]

ITD Food Safety: Building Solutions That Make Life Easier “Be careful who you tell your dream to. Some people may not believe in it, but stay focused, keep pushing forward, and don’t let the naysayers distract you.” — Jason Mobley, Founder & CEO, ITD Food Safety Jason Mobley, Founder and CEO Brevard County Year Founded: 2005 Industry: Food Safety Technology, Automation, Labeling [...]