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MEP Success Stories from Florida

CEO Roundtable Drives the Formation of a Cohesive Leadership Team

Reported Year
2021
Sarah Laroque became president and CEO of EarthBalance without much experience running a business. She was unsure what to expect from being CEO and how she could best overcome the challenges that brought, like leading the team and putting the right people in the right places.

Mentorship Program Speeds Company Growth

Reported Year
2022
Dave Goldberg, CEO of Body Armor Direct, was looking for a mentor who had been through a similar experience of rapid growth. Specifically, Mr. Goldberg was looking for someone who had knowledge in government contracts and could lend their expertise. Mr. Goldberg turned to the American Academy of Entrepreneurs, a mentorship program for second-stage

FermiTron, Inc. Positioned for Growth Through New Certifications

Reported Year
2021
FermiTron serves industrial, government (particularly Department of Defense (DOD)) and consumer markets. FermiTron realized that too often they were not eligible to bid on projects because the company did not have an accredited quality certification. Companies avoided sending Fermitron request for quote (RFQ) opportunities knowing that FermiTron
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