Arise Autism Center: Rewriting the Script for Family Care "Build the solution you couldn't find and never lose sight of the 'why' behind your work. When you lead with empathy and focus on solving a real problem for your community, the growth will follow. Don’t just start a business, build a community that lifts everyone it touches."  — Shebby Aras, CEO, Arise Autism Center  Shebby ArasCEOSeminole CountyYear Founded: 2019Industry: Healthcare [...]

Competitive Edge Partners & Consulting LLC: Born in a Downturn “Your word is everything. If you say you are going to do something, do it because at the end of the day, your follow-through is what defines you.” — Debbie Rodriguez, Founder, CEO & Owner, Competitive Edge Partners & Consulting LLC Debbie Rodriguez, Founder, CEO & Owner Seminole County Year Founded: 2009 Industry: Construction [...]

Zulay Kitchen: Designing for Happiness, Not Just Utility “Every single day do at least one thing that moves your business forward. Momentum compounds faster than you think.” — Aaron Cordovez, Co-Founder & CEO; Whitney Cordovez, Co-Founder, Zulay Kitchen Aaron Cordovez, Co-Founder & CEO; Whitney Cordovez, Co-Founder Pinellas County Year Founded: 2015 Industry: Consumer Products, Kitchenware, E-Commerce Visit our Website! [...]

Vets2PM: A Veteran-Led Workforce with a Shared Purpose “You do not need a 60-page business plan. Build something people will pay for, test it fast, and surround yourself with professionals early before things break.” — Eric “Doc” Wright, Founder & CEO, Vets2PM Eric “Doc” Wright, Founder & CEO Brevard County Year Founded: 2015 Industry: Workforce Development, Vocational Education, Project Management Training Visit [...]

Cheers to Florida's Growth: Sponsors Elevate the 15th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards [Gainesville, FL] GrowFL is proud to recognize the specialty sponsors enhancing the 15th Annual Florida Companies to Watch, brought to you by Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services and in partnership with the Edward Lowe Foundation. These sponsors help make this milestone event an unforgettable celebration of Florida’s fastest-growing second-stage companies. For 2026, G&A Partners [...]

JCQ Services: A Leap of Faith That Started It All “Surround yourself with people who challenge your thinking, stay curious, and never stop learning. Growth comes from being open to new ideas and taking smart risks.” — Juan Quiroga, President & CEO, JCQ Services Juan Quiroga, President & CEO Orange County Year Founded: 1997 (formally launched as JCQ Services in 2000) Industry: Integrated Construction, [...]

LT Plumbing: Dependability as a Competitive Advantage “Go with your gut. If it feels right, go for it. Put your heart in it and know that every day will be different.” — Alex Wehner, Owner, LT Plumbing Alex Wehner, Owner Manatee County Year Founded: 2006 Industry: Commercial Plumbing, New Construction, Select Residential Services Visit our Website! [...]

15 lightyears: A Business Born from Motherhood and Responsibility “Take the time to check in with yourself. Know what success looks like for you, give yourself space to listen, and then move forward with intention.” — Lisa Pearcy, Founder & CEO, 15 lightyears Lisa Pearcy, Founder & CEO Seminole County Year Founded: 2015 Industry: Energy Efficiency, Sustainability Consulting, Solar Energy, Building Science [...]

BDA Systems Co.: A Workforce Built on Expertise and Accountability “You don’t have to know everything when you start. You just must care deeply, stay curious, and be willing to learn faster than the problem in front of you.” — Raul Pla, Founder & CEO, BDA Systems Co. Raul Pla Founder & CEOKyle TaylorPresidentMiami-Dade County Year Founded: 2019 Industry: Public Safety Communications, In-Building Wireless, [...]

Bluewater Telecommunications: A Company Born from Seeing a Better Way “Failure is not failure if you learn from it. We have failed far more times than we have succeeded, but every time, we failed up.” — Ashley & Paul Wheeler, Bluewater Telecommunications Paul Wheeler, Founder & CEO; Ashley Wheeler, Partner & COO Orange County Year Founded: 2016 Industry: Telecommunications Engineering, Utility Construction, Electrical Construction, [...]