GrowFL Weekly Update for April 11, 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 11, 2014

GrowFL provides strategies, resources and support to second-stage companies for next level growth. By supporting companies with Strategic Research and peer-to-peer CEO mentoring, GrowFL helps companies overcome obstacles to growth and leads them towards prosperity.

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Economic Development in Fast Changing Times
April 16, 2014
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April 30, 2014
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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

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Florida Companies to Watch Winners Spotlight

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Custom Control Solutions

Patrick Barker, President

Founded in 1996
Primary Business: Transportation and Logistics
Full Time Equivalent Employees: 81 in 2012; 81 projected in 2013

www.refrigeratedexpress.net

CustomControl-ManfredLaner Refrigerated Express is a national trucking company specializing in express perishable food distribution and logistics. Refrigerated Express provides sustainable logistic solutions for buyers of perishable food products by linking direct producers multiple states away throughout a 25 state service area. Rex’s model differs from traditional hub and spoke distribution companies by providing a streamlined direct service rather than buying from large local middle distributors. With express deliveries Rex enables buyers to utilize just-in-time inventory control, reducing time and cost while increasing the quality of food products from the farm and boat to the plate and throat. Continued expansion of service areas and different services has gained distribution efficiencies enabling Rex to pass savings to customers. Rex continues to invest in research and cutting edge technology for trucks and trailers to save on operational costs while significantly reducing carbon emissions. Rex utilizes new trucks and trailers equipped with skirts, tails, tag axles, battery powered auxiliary power units, super single tires, and cutting edge engine technology that reduces greenhouse gases making Rex a green leader within the trucking industry. Better performance and reliability for our customers and accountability for our environmental impact has created a dynamic brand identity and innovative culture within our customers and employees.

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Uber Operations

Robert Scaringe, Founder, President

Founded in 1986

Primary Business: Manufacturing

Full Time Equivalent Employees: 98 in 2012; 110 projected in 2013.

www.mainstream-engr.com

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is a Florida corporation founded in 1986 with a mission to develop emerging technologies and convert these advancements into superior quality products. Mainstream’s philosophy is to use the government funded R&D dollars to solve cutting-edge thermal and energy conversion problems for the government and then spin-off the technology to benefit the commercial sector. Mainstream has been very successful securing more than 100 patents either issued or pending. Mainstream’s prior awards are numerous and include the SBA’s Tibbetts Award for commercialization and the Governor’s New Product Award. All Mainstream products are “Made in the USA.”
Mainstream’s QwikProducts ( www.qwik.com ) are specialty tools, chemicals, test and repair kits, certification testing, and heating/cooling/refrigeration technologies used by technicians in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry. Their most recent product QwikSEER+ is featured on the Department of Energy Website as a practical, low-cost device to improve the efficiency of residential air conditioning units. Mainstream recently spun-off Rivian Automotive (www.rivian.com ) to design and build advanced fun-to-drive high MPG automobiles and plans to spin off a company that will produce tractor-trailer sized portable vehicles to convert yard waste and other organic material directly into liquid fuel.

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