GrowFL Announces 12th Annual Florida Companies to Watch Honorees

 Outstanding leadership, culture and growth make these second-stage businesses stand-out 

Orlando, Florida (October 11, 2022) — GrowFL is pleased to announce the 50 companies selected as 12th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honorees. The awards program – now in its twelfth year – honors impressive second-stage companies from throughout the state for developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and broadening new industries throughout Florida. The 12th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch awards celebration is brought to you by Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services, in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation. 

Companies to Watch was developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation as a unique way to recognize and honor second-stage companies that demonstrate high performance in the marketplace with innovative strategies and processes. In addition to evaluating past growth and projected success, applicant companies are judged according to their special strengths and impact in their markets, communities, and within the state – thus deeming them worth watching. 

66 finalists were announced earlier this year, and the 50 honorees were selected after a final round of judging by a panel comprised of past honorees, economic development leaders and corporate partners of GrowFL. Companies were judged on a number of criteria including growth in number of employees; impact of the business in the job market; increase in sales and/or unit volume; current and past financial reports; innovativeness of the product or service; response to adversity; and contributions to aid community-oriented projects. 

“GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch was designed to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and to shine a spotlight on the most deserving companies,” said Jennifer Taylor, president, and CEO of GrowFL. “This year’s honoree span 21 different counties, represent 22 different industries and 50% of them are woman, veteran, or minority owned. This diverse group of honorees can only mean one thing – Florida is the place where entrepreneurs thrive!” 

Since the first awards celebration in 2011, GrowFL has honored 550 companies from throughout Florida with this prestigious award. With this year’s honorees, GrowFL has now recognized 600 companies throughout the state that are making a positive impact on the economy and the communities in which they live. Many of the past honorees have now grown their companies to stage 3 and stage 4 businesses employing more than 500. 

“These are some of the most vibrant and dedicated entrepreneurs in our state. They are the champions that keep our communities strong by stimulating the economy, keeping the workforce employed, and giving back in ways that will change the course of our state for years to come. Like all the classes before them, this class of GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch honorees truly embody success and I know they’re only getting started,” said Dr. Tom O’Neal, GrowFL founder. 

To qualify for the award, companies must be headquartered in Florida and have between 6 and 150 and revenue between $750,000 and $100 million. From 2018 through 2021, these companies generated $1 billion in revenue and added 881 employees, reflecting a 96% increase in revenue and a 104% increase in jobs for the four-year period. That translates into a 24% average annual revenue growth and a 26% average annual growth in employees. 

These companies projected continued growth in 2022, with a 40% revenue increase and a 20% growth in employees compared to 2021. If their projections hold, these companies will have generated $1.5 billion in revenue and added 1,233 employees over the last five years — a 174% increase in revenue and 146% increase in jobs since 2018. 

Companies named to the list will be officially recognized at the 12th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Celebration on February 23, 2023, at the Hard Rock Live in Universal CityWalk, Orlando, FL. Tickets are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://growfl.com/about-growfl-flctw/. 

Below is the list of the 12th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honorees:

 Company Name 

County 

Industry 

2TON Agency 

Palm Beach 

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services 

A Boundless Care, Inc. 

Osceola 

Other Services (except Public Administration) 

A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. 

Polk 

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services 

Affinity Management Services 

Miami-Dade 

Management Consulting Services 

AndersonConnectivity 

Brevard 

Telecommunications 

Blue Ocean Title, LLC 

Duval 

Legal Services 

Brick Street Farms 

Pinellas 

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 

Bug Bite Thing 

St. Lucie 

Retail Trade 

Casabianca Home 

Miami-Dade 

Wholesale Trade 

Constellation4 Health 

Hillsborough 

Information Technology 

Critical Frequency Design, LLC 

Brevard 

Scientific Research and Development 

D3 Glass, LLC 

Lee 

Manufacturing 

Details Flowers Software 

Volusia 

Management of Companies and Enterprises 

DMSI 

Sarasota 

Manufacturing 

Earth And Sugar LLC 

Palm Beach 

Wholesale Trade 

Energy Harness Corporation 

Lee 

Manufacturing 

Everest Ice and Water Systems 

Orange 

Manufacturing 

eXpress badging 

Brevard 

Manufacturing 

FloSpine LLC 

Palm Beach 

Scientific Research and Development 

Four Winds IT 

Sarasota 

Information Technology 

Genplant 

Clay 

Manufacturing 

JHT, Inc. 

Orange 

Computer Systems Design and Related Services 

Liberty Landscape Supply 

Duval 

Retail Trade 

Limitless Cost Reduction Specialists 

Seminole 

Scientific and Technical Consulting Services 

Micro-Ant LLC 

Duval 

Manufacturing 

Misfits Gaming Group 

Palm Beach 

Arts, Entertainment, and recreation 

My Employment Options 

Pinellas 

Health Care and Social Assistance 

NanoSpective, Inc. 

Orange 

Scientific and Technical Consulting Services 

Neobiosis 

Alachua 

Health Care and Social Assistance 

NuCycle Energy 

Hillsborough 

Utilities 

oewheels 

Manatee 

Manufacturing 

Pharma Natural Inc. 

Miami-Dade 

Manufacturing 

Pinnacle Communications Group 

Duval 

Information Technology 

Poly Vinyl Creations, Inc 

Pasco 

Manufacturing 

ProCredEx, Inc. 

Hillsborough 

Information Technology 

Nominations are now open for the 13th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards Celebration. To nominate a company, visit https://growfl.com/flctw21/nominate/. 

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About GrowFL: 

GrowFL, through our diverse programs and services, provides proven methods to help overcome unique challenges facing second-stage companies as they grow. Second-stage growth companies have at least 6 employees and $750,000 in revenue and possess the intent and desire to grow beyond second-stage. GrowFL is proud to serve Florida as the state’s only organization focused exclusively on supporting second-stage businesses. Website: https://www.growfl.com. 

About Edward Lowe Foundation: 

The Edward Lowe Foundation was established in 1985 by Ed and Darlene Lowe to leverage entrepreneurship as a strategy for economic growth and community development. The foundation’s entrepreneurship initiatives focus on second-stage companies, which are growth-oriented firms that have moved beyond startup but have not yet reached maturity. Its peer learning, leadership education, and strategic information programs are geared to help these companies continue growing. For more information, visit www.EdwardLowe.org. 

About Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services: 

Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services, a Florida firm, operates around the country from centers in Orlando, Tampa, and South Florida. The firm was founded 20 years ago to assist small- and medium-sized businesses that need the expertise of seasoned financial executives but are unable to hire that expertise full-time. Many highly profitable companies that could afford a full-time CFO don’t need one daily. To assist these companies, the firm provides senior executives with extensive financial expertise and experience on an as-needed basis, calibrating engagements to specific client needs and resources. Nperspective CFOs provide services such as cash flow planning, strategic planning/business planning/budgeting, assistance with bank financing, reviewing financial reporting processes and internal control processes for effectiveness. With a 20-year track record, Nperspective is ready to help companies mitigate the problems of Covid-19 from loan and grant applications to managing finances under the new normal. Website: https://www.nperspective.com/Â