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6/5/06 2006 Governor's Business
Diversification Awards
Enterprise Florida is now accepting applications for the Governor’s
Business Diversification Awards, a statewide program that recognizes Florida companies in emerging and
high-technology industries for their contributions to Florida’s economic growth.
The
awards, presented by the Governor annually during Industry Appreciation
Week September 18-22, are given in five categories:
·
Governor’s
Business Expansion Award - to a company that expanded its operations in 2005,
investing capital and creating jobs for Floridians,
·
Governor’s
Newcomer Award
- to a new-to-Florida company that began operating in Florida in 2005,
·
Governor’s
Export Excellence Award - to a company that saw a significant increase in documented export
sales in 2005,
·
Governor’s
Entrepreneurship Award - to a start-up company (less than 5 years) that sets the standard
for entrepreneurship and creativity, and
·
Governor’s
Innovation Award
- to a company, organization, or institution that, through product or
process, best exemplifies innovative leadership.
Winning companies receive an exclusive luncheon with
Governor Jeb Bush, recognition in a full-page collage ad in Florida
Trend Magazine and on Enterprise Florida’s and the state’s
high-traffic
websites, promotion in a press release to their local newspaper, and a
company profile in a special edition of Enterprise Florida’s statewide
e-newsletter.
Florida companies in all sectors are
eligible for nomination. For more information on the evaluation and
nomination process click here. Enterprise Florida must receive all nominations by
5 p.m. EST Friday, June 23.
If you are interested in applying for one of these prestigious
awards, please contact the Economic Development Department at 893-7100 or
email Business@stpete.org.
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