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, [...]

Intrepid Networks: A Platform Proven to Protect Communities “Expect it to be difficult. You only hear the success stories, but the real journey is adversity, persistence, and the will to keep going.” — Britt Kane, Co-Founder & CEO, Intrepid Networks Britt Kane, Co-Founder & CEO Orange County Year Founded: 2011 Industry: Public Safety Technology, Real-Time Collaboration, Mission-Critical Mobile Solutions Visit our Website! [...]

Veterans Metal: Extraordinary Growth Through Discipline and Trust “Start with a purpose. Make something that matters, not just money. Surround yourself with people who share your values, and do not be afraid to fail. You grow from it.” — Andrew Kossowski, CEO, Veterans Metal Andrew Kossowski, CEO Pinellas County Year Founded: 2020 Industry: Metal Finishing, Anodizing, Chemical Conversion, Passivation, Wet Paint, Powder Coating [...]

Skyline Analytics: A Collaborative Workforce Built for Quality “Believe in yourself. Have undeniable conviction. Do not let fear stop you from trying because the only real failure is never starting.” — Chris Pumo, Founder & CEO, Skyline Analytics Chris Pumo, Founder & CEO Palm Beach County Year Founded: 2019 Industry: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Advisory Services Visit [...]

Jeff’s Bagel Run: Growing Into a Brand Built on Community “Just do it. Take action and go. If you think too long about it, you will never start and starting is the hardest part.” — Jeff and Danielle Perera, Co-Founders, Jeff’s Bagel Run Jeff and Danielle Perera Co-Founders Orange County Year Founded: 2019 Industry: Food & Beverage, Fast-Casual Dining, Franchise Restaurants Visit our [...]

Rossen Law Firm: From Scrappy Startup to Scaled Firm “You don’t need to have it all figured out, but you do need mentors. No one builds anything meaningful alone.” — Adam Rossen, Founder & CEO, Rossen Law Firm Adam Rossen, Founder & CEO Broward County Year Founded: 2008 Industry: Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Services Visit our Website! [...]

Remnant Construction: A Leap Fueled by Conviction and a Push from Home “Trust your gut and run your own race. Everyone will tell you what to do based on what benefits them but only you can learn the lessons meant for you.” — Brandon Nobile, Co-Founder, Remnant Construction Brandon Nobile, Co-Founder St. Lucie County Year Founded: 2017 Industry: Public Sector Construction, K–12 Construction, Municipal [...]

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 [...]