CLG Transportation: A Journey from Grit and Risk-Taking “Be comfortable being uncomfortable. If you put in the work to become the best at what you do, you will find success.” -Michael Durbin, Co-Founder; Michael McQuary, Co-Founder, CLG Transportation Michael Durbin and Michael McQuary Co- Founders Duval County Year Founded: 2014 Industry: Asset-based Freight Transportation and Logistics Visit our Website! [...]

Apellix: Innovation Born from Experience "Entrepreneurship is difficult, but you grow through the challenges. You will fail, you will learn; you will succeed, and each step makes you better. Have the courage to start, the persistence to continue, and the wisdom to replace yourself as you grow.” -Robert (Bob) Dahlstrom, Founder & CEO, Apellix Robert Dahlstrom, Founder & CEO Duval County Year [...]

From Reluctant Entrepreneur to Market Innovator David Carrier never imagined himself as a founder. In fact, he calls himself a “reluctant entrepreneur,” pulled into business not by ambition, but by necessity. What began as a survival move turned into the foundation of QuantumFlo, Inc., a company that redefined energy-efficient water pumping systems through automation and software integration. His mission was clear from the start: “My goal was to produce [...]

PVS Studios: Crafting the Visual Language of Commerce “Your clients’ success fuels your success. If you help them sell more, everything else takes care of itself.”  — Troy Benscoter, Co-Founder & CEO, PVS Studios Troy Benscoter Co-Founder and CEOBruce Kern, Co-FounderDuval CountyYear Founded: 2014Industry: Visual Content & Commercial Photography, Advertising & Marketing Services Visit our Website! PVS [...]

DCE Productions: The People-First Production Company Built on Excellence, Loyalty, and Uncommon Standards “Raise your standard every day. Your last event is not your legacy; your next one is.” — Steve Kyler, Principal, DCE Productions Steve Kyler, Principal Hillsborough County Year Founded: 2012 Industry: Event Production Visit our Website!   DCE Productions: The People-First Production [...]

LABTECH Environments by SDVOSB Materials, Technology & Supply LLC "Have thick skin and no fear. Get out there. Pick up the phone. Network. If you are a veteran, start the business, get certified, and go after it." - Harrison Kendall, Founder & CEO, LABTECH Environments by SDVOSB Harrison Kendall, Founder & CEOJonathan Kendall, COOOnur Oncer, Technical LeadLee CountyYear Founded: 2017 Visit [...]

Bambiz Marketing: The Agency That Found Its Purpose by Helping Attorneys Change Lives “When momentum shows up, do not wait for perfect conditions. Ride it. Build as you move. Take the leap.” — Jim Blake, Founder & CEO, Bambiz Marketing Jim Blake, Founder & CEO St. Johns County Year Founded: 2017 Industry: Marketing Visit our Website! [...]

Coldest: Redefining Innovation in Everyday Hydration “Grow slow and steady. Take risks that will not end your company. Avoid debt at all costs. Most people think they can manage it, but it is one of the easiest ways to go out of business.” — David Stark, Founder & CEO, Coldest David Stark, Founder & CEO Lee County Year Founded: 2015 Industry: Consumer [...]

Synovus Bank Champions Florida’s Growth as Gold Sponsor of the 15th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch GAINESVILLE, FL – GrowFL is proud to announce Synovus Bank as a Gold Sponsor of the 15th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch, an awards program celebrating Florida’s most innovative and impactful second-stage companies. The event will take place on February 26, 2026, at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida, where 50 [...]

The 15th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honors 50 High-Growth Businesses Fueling Florida's Economy GAINESVILLE, FL – October 15, 2025 – GrowFL is proud to announce the selection of 50 exceptional companies as Honorees for the 15th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards. This prestigious statewide program recognizes dynamic second-stage businesses—those with 6 to 150 employees and between and $750,000 and $100 million in annual revenue—that demonstrate [...]