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GrowFL’s Programs Help McCormick Stevenson Corporation Modernize their Approach and Increase Visibility

Noel McCormick, President Last year, Pinellas County based McCormick Stevenson Corporation, joined the top 50 second-stage companies in the state as a GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honoree. McCormick Stevenson Corporation offers a wide range of mechanical engineering expertise; from deep systems engineering, to complex engineering analysis, to routine drafting and design, and everything in-between. (Left to right) Dr. Nancy Crews, CEO, Custom Manufacturing and Engineering; Noel McCormick; Dr. Tom [...]

2020-07-21T16:12:54-04:00July 21, 2020|News, Press Releases, Success Stories|

GrowFL Programs Provide Necessary Resources for Karins Engineering Group’s Continued Growth

David Karins, founder of Karins Engineering Group, Inc., became interested in entrepreneurship in high school while working at his father’s company. He kept his eye on that goal consistently and as a result was well prepared to strike out on his own when the opportunity presented itself. Due in part to that focus, Karins was a rarity in the engineering world – a partner in his own firm at the [...]

2020-07-16T15:47:39-04:00July 16, 2020|News, Press Releases, Success Stories|

GrowFL Helps Second Generation Owner Prosper through Economic Downturn

Although Quality Enclosures was selected as a GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honoree in 2015, Steve Schwartz, president, first got involved with GrowFL in 2010. GrowFL’s programs, like the CEO Roundtables and Business Growth Program, are specifically designed for second-stage entrepreneurs who have a desire and intent to grow. “As companies continue to understand and manage the impacts from the coronavirus, now is the time to take advantage of GrowFL’s [...]

2020-07-16T15:32:09-04:00July 16, 2020|News, Press Releases, Success Stories|

GrowFL Now Accepting Applications 2020 Florida Companies to Watch Awards

GrowFL, Florida’s leading organization in support of second-stage growth companies, is now accepting applications for its annual Florida Companies to Watch® awards program. Now in its 10th year, the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch program honors notable second-stage business throughout the state. Honorees are selected for developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and creating new industries throughout Florida.  Eligible applicants must be privately held, second-stage commercial enterprises. Qualifying companies must [...]

GrowFL Assistance Leads Bell Performance to Increased Sales

Since 1909, Bell Performance has been committed to finding new and innovative solutions to treat the problems that fuels exhibit, which include removing unwanted water, adding lubricity, or increasing power. Based in Seminole County, their mission is to provide outstanding products, superior service, and global opportunities which benefit their employees, their customers, and the world. Glenn Williams began working at Bell Performance where their missions of positive impacting the world [...]

2020-06-23T13:46:58-04:00June 23, 2020|News, Press Releases, Success Stories|

GrowFL Some Good News – Custom Manufacturing and Engineering

While transitioning to a remote workforce, many business owners faced the challenge of keeping their employees engaged and feeling like a team, despite not operating in the same building. 2018 Florida Companies to Watch honoree, Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME), found a fun, easy way to bring everyone together during their usual company-wide meetings. Prior to COVID-19, their What’s Going On (WGO) meetings would be held every eight weeks [...]

2020-05-27T11:51:30-04:00May 27, 2020|News, Success Stories|

GrowFL Some Good News – Blinc, Inc.

“All of our top customers like Sephora and Amazon pretty much stopped ordering. So, we said what can we do instead of just twirling our thumbs? What can we do to be a little more useful, proactive and productive?” said Lewis Farsedakis, CEO of Blinc and 2014 Florida Companies to Watch Honoree. After feeling the stress of trying to find affordable and effective hand sanitizer for his own team, Farsedakis [...]

2020-05-26T13:43:56-04:00May 26, 2020|News, Success Stories|

2019 GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honoree Initiates Operation #StopandSmile

Neal-Anderson, president and CEO, Juliet-Negrete-Anderson, COO of OnPay Solutions, and Dr. Tom O' Neal, GrowFL Founder A few months ago, if you were to scroll through the social media pages of Onpay Solutions, a 2019 GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honoree, it would have looked a bit different. Now, between their tips for managing accounts payable and automated invoices, you’ll find photos and videos guaranteed to lift your spirits and [...]

2020-05-06T21:34:57-04:00May 6, 2020|News, Success Stories|
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