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Are you a GrowFL Florida Company to Watch? 🚀 We're incredibly proud of your achievements, but we know you’re always striving for more. The GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch award recognizes second-stage companies in Florida that are making a significant impact. Share your story of innovation, growth, and community involvement that makes you a contender for this prestigious accolade. What Sets a GrowFL Florida Company to Watch Apart: 📈 Impressive Growth: Have you seen significant growth in both revenue and employees in recent years? 💡 Innovation at Your Core: Are you constantly developing new and creative ways to run your business, develop products and services, or recognize your employees? 🌟 Community Impact: How have you been a positive force in your community? Do you have what it takes? The application period for the 14th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch is now open. Applications close on June 28th, 2024. Together, let’s keep pushing the boundaries and making a lasting impact! Judging Process for GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch: Round 1: All applications will be reviewed, and finalists will be selected. Round 2: Finalists will be judged by a select panel of economic development, education, and entrepreneurial leaders throughout Florida. Companies will also undergo significant due diligence before being chosen as honorees. Nomination and Application Deadlines: Applications Open: May 20 1st Round Application Deadline: June 28 Selection Process: Virtual Finalist Announcement: August 1 Final Judging: Mid-September Honorees Announced: Mid-October Apply now and showcase why you are one of Florida's Companies to Watch! 🔥 #GrowFL #FLCTW #SecondStageBusiness #RockStarCompanies #Awards #Top50Companies #EconomicDevelopment #Florida

Fringe was wonderfully represented at the 13th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards! It is a great pleasure to support and celebrate the 50 exceptional companies recognized for demonstrating high performance in the marketplace with innovative strategies and processes. In fact, from 2019 to 2022, these companies generated close to 2 billion dollars in revenue and created more than 870 jobs. The belief that "we grow together" is not just a saying but a reality among these dynamic second-stage growth companies. Here's to continued success and collective growth! #Growtogether #floridabusiness #businessdevelopment

Michigan can be the leading state where people want to live, and businesses want to invest if we work together and compete to win. In 2024 let’s all be for Michigan – its limitless potential and its incredible people. Read more from Jeff Donofrio, the president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan:

Know a Kansas business that deserves recognition in 2024? We are excited to announce that nominations are open for the 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. This is your chance to recognize outstanding businesses and individuals who are doing great things in Kansas! Nominations will be accepted until Friday, July 12. https://lnkd.in/guQkMdhu 2024 award categories: AgriBusiness – companies that stand out in the agribusiness industry – including agricultural production, products and services, and agri-tourism Apprenticeship Champions and Partners – companies and other entities that excel providing registered apprenticeship programs in Kansas Business Innovation – companies from any sector incorporating innovative technologies in their business Healthcare/Nonprofit – noteworthy services provided by either healthcare facilities or nonprofit organizations Manufacturing/Distribution – outstanding achievement for companies large and small involved in manufacturing and distribution Non-Traditional Talent Pools – companies that have gone above and beyond to hire those with prior involvement in the justice system, youth, seniors or individuals with disabilities Retail/Service – exceptional performance by businesses selling goods, products and/or services Under 30 Entrepreneurs – young entrepreneurs achieving business success under the age of 30 Welcome Back – entrepreneurs and businesspeople who once left Kansas but have returned to make their mark in the Sunflower State

I was honored to speak on the “Holy Cow Batman: Real Estate Panel” at the American Bankruptcy Institute Winter Leadership Conference. Our panel was moderated by Erin West (Godfrey & Kahn) and I presented alongside Ivan Gold (Allen Matkins) and Patricia Jefferson (Miles & Stockbridge P.C.). I wanted to share panel quotes from Patricia and Ivan commenting that commercial real estate economy may not be so “black and white” these days, Patricia: “For certain sectors of commercial real estate, valuations are challenging right now. Depending on the asset you have, historical CapRates may not be appropriate. Further, the legal argument you make for valuing assets at different points during a bankruptcy may have to change based on the market the asset is in, as they are behaving differently. The silver lining is that uncertainty around valuation also allows for strategic creativity.” Ivan: “Be careful in over generalizing how the commercial real estate is performing. The most sought-after Bed, Bath, and Beyond location was in northwest Arkansas. Hobby Lobby paid $2.1 million for a location they wanted for their bookstore concept, outbidding Michaels." Thank you Mark Bogdanowicz for taking the artful photo! Keen-Summit Capital Partners LLC #bankruptcy #commercialrealestate

Unlocking Success: The Power of Advisory Boards in Private Companies Ready to elevate your private company or family business? Don't miss our in-depth roundtable discussion on the transformative benefits of establishing and managing advisory boards! Join us for an insightful panel developed by the Private Directors Association® - Colorado Chapter, in partnership with Denver University for Family Enterprise and the Liniger Center on Franchising. Learn from industry leaders, including Helena Karchere MBA, ACC, CPTD, Director of the Bailey Program for Family Enterprise, as they share their expertise on how advisory boards can propel your business to new heights. #PrivateCompanies #FamilyBusiness #AdvisoryBoards #BusinessGrowth #PDAColorado

Unlocking Success: The Power of Advisory Boards in Private Companies Ready to elevate your private company or family business? Don't miss our in-depth roundtable discussion on the transformative benefits of establishing and managing advisory boards! Join us for an insightful panel, in partnership with Denver University for Family Enterprise and the Liniger Center on Franchising. Learn from industry leaders, Guy Coffey, Barbara Matthews, Bob Arciniaga, Richa Singh, and Helena Karchere MBA, ACC, CPTD, as they share their expertise on how advisory boards can propel your business to new heights. #PrivateCompanies #FamilyBusiness #AdvisoryBoards #BusinessGrowth #PDAColorado

Almost 24 years later and it’s: “all the same, only the names will change”. Or is it? The turnover rate on personnel in any industry remains an opportunity-challenge that has only increased in volume; continuity counts, however, maybe CEO Welch was correct in the 1/10 rule no matter what. As a learning laboratory Football remains “the sport of kings”. https://lnkd.in/ghaEePxa https://lnkd.in/gAqdZvuP

Meet Austin Tsosie, Eric Williams and Brian Goldman, 3 astonishing #Vistage members who won the 2024 National Small Business Week Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Learn how these small business leaders make a big impact locally, nationally and globally. #CEO #SmallBiz #SmallBusinessWeek

Meet Austin Tsosie, Eric Williams and Brian Goldman, 3 astonishing #Vistage members who won the 2024 National Small Business Week Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Learn how these small business leaders make a big impact locally, nationally and globally. #CEO #SmallBiz #SmallBusinessWeek