Finalists Named for the 14th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards

GrowFL is pleased to announce the finalists for its 14th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards. This prestigious program honors high-growth, second-stage companies demonstrating exceptional innovation and potential for future success.

GrowFL is driven by one goal – to cultivate second-stage growth companies across the state. Second-stage companies are the backbone of Florida’s economy and the definition of economic success and prosperity. Our programs provide connections with other second-stage company leaders, and to professional organizations whose expertise, experience, and products lead to the second-stage company’s continued growth and prosperity, resulting in the diversification and growth of Florida’s economy. Second-stage growth companies have at least 6 employees and $750 thousand in revenue and possess the intent and desire to grow beyond second-stage.

Sponsored by Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services and in partnership with the Edward Lowe Foundation, the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch award recognizes businesses that significantly contribute to Florida’s economic vitality. These companies have overcome challenges, displayed strong leadership, and fostered innovation, making a positive impact on their communities and industries.

Pete Previte, Chair of GrowFL

“We are excited to recognize these outstanding companies,” said Pete Previte, Chair of GrowFL. “Their achievements exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit that drives Florida’s economy forward. These finalists inspire us all with their dedication to innovation and growth.”

To be eligible, companies must employ between 6 and 150 people and generate between $750,000 and $100 million in revenue in 2023. More than 500 nominations were received from more than 60 organizations throughout Florida. A rigorous selection process narrowed the applicants for this year’s award to an impressive group of finalists. Together, these finalist companies employ more than 3,700 people and generated over $1 billion in revenue last year. They anticipate a combined 27% revenue growth and 31% job increase by the end of 2024.

Marius Dobren, Chair of the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Committee, added, “This year’s finalists showcase the remarkable resilience and creativity of Florida’s entrepreneurs. Their achievements in a dynamic business landscape inspire others to reach for excellence. As a marketplace for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, the GrowFL community is delighted to celebrate this year’s finalists and look forward to announcing the top 50 Honorees in October.”

Hailing from Orlando, Florida, the GrowFL brand and awards have been more prominent in the Central Florida region, but over the recent years have grown in popularity in both North and South Florida as well. This year, with just under 100 finalists, we are proud to say that almost 30% are represented in South Florida. Most are within the Miami-Metro region which inlcudes Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, but a few have popped up in South Florida’s Treasure Coast region as well.

“We are honored to be a GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch finalist! Since our 2018 Miami launch, we’ve been committed to South Florida’s tech growth. This recognition reflects our dedication to innovation and community. Thank you, and congrats to the other finalists—let’s keep driving Florida’s future!” Brittany Fox, Co-Founder & CEO of Focus GTS.

The top 50 Honorees will be celebrated at the awards ceremony on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Hard Rock Live, Universal CityWalk in Orlando. The awards ceremony will be a highlight of the year, featuring networking opportunities, inspiring presentations, and recognition of the 50 Honorees. Early bird tickets are available now through October 1st.

To purchase your ticket to this year’s awards show, visit www.growfl.com/about-growfl-flctw/registration

SOUTH FLORIDA FINALISTS Andersen Nursery Farms – Miami-Dade ApparelMagic – Palm Beach Atlas Sign Industries – Palm Beach Caring Therapists – Broward CLN of South Florida, Inc. – Palm Beach Empire Aviation USA – Palm Beach Engineering Design & Construction, Inc. – St. Lucie EOLA Power LLC – Miami-Dade Eternal Life Services Corp – Miami-Dade FBR Aviation, Inc. – Broward Focus Global Talent Solutions LLC – Miami-Dade Freedom Family Office, LLC – Broward Fuse Specialty Appliances – Broward GoTu Technology, Inc. – Miami-Dade HCM Unlocked – Miami-Dade HelixVM – Palm Beach Instrumentum, LLC – Palm Beach ITI Holdings, LLC – Martin JourneyTrack Corp. – Miami-Dade Kyle Gs Prime Seafood and Steaks – Martin Media Components LLC – Palm Beach Merchant Lynx Services – Palm Beach Rossen Law Firm – Broward Skyline Analytics LLC – Palm Beach Stock Navigators Inc – Miami-Dade The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm – Miami-Dade Thema Medical, Inc. – Palm Beach Tierra Consulting Group LLC – Broward NORTH FLORIDA FINALISTS Aegis Biz Tech – Leon  Air Van Inc – Duval Brooks Building Solutions – Duval CLG Transportation – Duval ConnexPay – Lee Drake Ready Mix, Inc. – Lee Elite Business Strategies, LLC (EBS) – Leon EZ Automation Systems, LLC – Duval Golden Boat Lifts & Marine Systems – Lee Integrated Specialist Corp. – Levy NeuroX LLC – Duval OnDefend, LLC – Duval Ponce de Leon Health, Inc. – Nassau Protech Floor Coatings LLC – Duval Quick Tie Products, Inc. – Duval Smart Body Physical Therapy Inc – Duval Sophros Recovery – Duval ThompsonBaker Agency, Inc. – St. John

CENTRAL FLORIDA FINALISTS 302 LLC – Orange  Abacode – Hillsborough  Above Group, Inc. – Brevard Astaras, Inc. – Pinellas Aviv Clinics – Sumter Basecrete Technologies – Manatee BFARR Contracting – Orange Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters – Hillsborough Blue Chip Maintenance, LLC – Hillsborough ConservCare, Inc. – Orange DirectMail2.0, LLC – Pinellas Emerson and Friends, LLC – Pinellas Eta space LLC – Brevard Family First Firm – Orange Fire Neural Network – Alachua FlightPath Golf LLC – Orange Frankndesign LLC – Orange Grow Pro Agency – Pinellas Haddy Inc. – Pinellas Fire Neural Networkk – Alachua Hovis and Box LLC – Brevard Improving Aviation – Hillsborough Incredible Flavors, LLC – Orange J.T.D. Enterprises, Inc. – Pasco Kabinets by Kinsey, Inc – Hillsborough Kalogon – Brevard Keel and Curley Winery – Hillsborough MamaBare Sugaring Studio – Volusia Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. – Seminole Power Bolt and Tool – Orange Protean BioDiagnostics Inc – Orange RDS Industrial, Inc. – Brevard Rocket Chimp LLC – Orange Rogers Solutions Group Inc. – Pinellas Roghnu Inc – Hillsborough Rolle IT – Brevard Semipack Services, Inc – Brevard Semplastics EHC LLC – Seminole Signature Athletics, Inc. – Hillsborough Stark Enterprises Inc. – Sarasota Tap N Go LLC – Orange Telecommunications Support Services – Brevard The Good Pour – Orange The Launchpad Group, Inc. – Orange United Payment Systems LLC – Hillsborough VerdeGo Aero – Volusia Watermelon Swim LLC – Hillsborough Winter Park Veterinary Hospital – Orange Worth AI – Orange X-lumin Corporation – Brevard