GrowFL Weekly Update for April 25, 2014 GrowFL provides strategies, resources and support to second-stage companies for next level growth. By support

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GrowFL Weekly Update for April 25, 2014

GrowFL provides strategies, resources and support to second-stage companies for next level growth. By supporting companies with Strategic Research, peer-to-peer CEO mentoring and leadership development programs, GrowFL helps companies overcome obstacles to growth and leads them towards continued prosperity. GrowFL is a statewide economic development organization certified by the National Center for Economic Gardening.

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The Florida Angel Nexus (“FAN”) is a state-wide community of investors and investment groups. Many members are active investors contributing time and experience as well as offering introductions to valuable contacts. Group investments typically range from $50K to $500K; FAN often co-invests with partners to raise larger amounts.

Companies Apply
Interested Investors
Community Resource Partners

FAN is currently seeking an Executive Director For more information click on Position Description

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Upcoming Events GrowFL Free Webinar Series: Riding the Growth Curve

April 30, 2014
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Click Here to Register

How to Be Successful Winning Contracts from a Contracting Officer’s Perspective

May 15, 2014
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Center for Economic Development at Heathrow
1055 AAA Drive
Room 138
Heathrow, FL 32746-5072
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Innovation Concourse of the Southeast - Manufacturing & Safety

June 3-4, 2014
Two-Day Event
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827
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Florida Economic Development Council Annual Conference

June 8-10, 2014
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
The 2014 Florida Economic Development Conference is the premier professional development event attended by economic, workforce and community developers from Florida’s 67 counties, 400 cities, 24 workforce regions, 12 universities and 28 community colleges.
Click Here to Register

CEO Forum - Rollins College, Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship

June 10, 2014
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Speaker: Mark Montgomery
President & CEO, Axium Healthcare Pharmacy
Click Here to Contact Josh Snyder for more information

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GROWFL STRATEGIC RESEARCH PROGRAM

For 2nd stage growth companies in all Florida counties

The GrowFL Strategic Research engagement helps CEOs answer key questions about their company and where they fit in the competitive landscape.

Our threaded delivery process includes market research, market mapping and Internet marketing to help identify the business strategy and continue to grow. Our experts enable the CEO to identify opportunities they may not be aware of and point them to new tools and information to apply immediately.

GrowFL’s group of nationally certified, highly trained and experienced analysts functions as an extension of your company. Think of them as an elite staff whose goal is to take your company to the next level. You will have access to:

Information Tools:
--Database Research
--Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
--Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
--Social Media Network Mapping

Decision Making Tools:
--Strategy Analysis
--Management Team Temperament
--Capital Referrals
--Labor Referrals

Want to learn more? Click Here!

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Florida Companies to Watch Winners Spotlight

To see all the winning companies, click here.

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Carlos Ferrera, President

Founded in 1998
Primary Business: Health Care and Social Assistance
Full Time Equivalent Employees: 96 in 2012; 198 projected in 2013

www.SolsticeBenefits.com

SolsticeBenefits-CarlosFerrer Solstice offers an extensive product selection of Dental Plans to meet the unique needs and budgets of individuals, groups, traditional employers and self-insured employers. The various dental products we offer are:

   • Discount Dental Plans
   • Pre Paid Dental Plans
   • Fully Insured PPO Plans
   • Indemnity Scheduled Plans
   • ASO
   • TPA

Solstice is a leading dental, vision and life benefits provider offering a unique open-access network that encourages access to care through one of Florida’s largest dental and vision provider networks.Solstice’s mission is to improve the lives of the people we serve. We offer a choice of quality branded dental and vision benefits designed to meet the changing expectations of individuals and their families through a lifelong relationship. With an unyielding commitment to meeting the needs of our diverse customers, we strive to be the most innovative choice for consumers and providers in affordable quality dental and vision care.

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Theodore Bill, President

Founded in 1969

Primary Business: Manufacturing

Full Time Equivalent Employees: 61 in 2012; 66 projected in 2013.

www.pelicanwire.com

Pelican Wire Company was founded in 1969 in Wonder Lake, Illinois by Larry and Theresa Bill. Their vision was to build a wire insulating and sales business and move it to Naples, Florida, which they did in 1975. Pelican Wire Company has grown by leaps and bounds since then. In 2004 the company moved into a 33,000 square feet manufacturing facility next to a beautiful lake in White Lake Corporate Park. Here we have room to expand our resistance and heater wire business, and develop new opportunities for the future. In 2008, Pelican Wire Company transitioned to a 100% employee-owned company. This ensures that every employee has satisfying you – our customer – in mind. Pelican Wire Company remains a 100% USA-owned and operated company. Our customers include end users, OEMs, and distributors. Our in-house engineering staff is capable of full wire and cable design work, and frequently develops new products for our customers when the inquiry is vague and only the end-use is revealed. Many of our specialty wire insulation combinations have resulted in innovative standard products for both our customers and Pelican Wire Company.

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GrowFL is generously supported by:

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About GrowFL: GrowFL was created in 2009 by the Florida legislature as an economic development program focused on assisting second-stage growth companies prosper in the state of Florida. Based on the philosophy of Economic Gardening®—to grow existing businesses in a community, region or state—GrowFL, the Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida, is a critical component to the state’s economic development strategy and Florida’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. As of June 30, 2013, GrowFL assisted companies represented 13,493 direct jobs across the state of Florida. In 2013, these companies had an estimated sales output of $1.14 billion and contributed $2.33 billion to the Florida economy. For fiscal years 2012 and 2013, a variety of state, local and private sector funding sources invested $2.61 million in the GrowFL program. The activities of this program over the same time period helped generate an estimated 3,745 net new direct, indirect and induced jobs, which in turn contributed $587.49 million to Florida’s economy and generated an additional $19.78 million in total state and local tax revenues (above and beyond the cost of the program). This translates into a Return On Investment of $7.58 for every $1.00 invested into the program. All dollar amounts have been adjusted to 2014 dollars. Today, GrowFL has assisted more than 700 companies through our Strategic Research and CEO Roundtable programs and recognized 150 successful entrepreneurs through our annual awards program,Florida Companies to Watch
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