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Congratulations to Our 2022 Winners!
The Distinguished Entrepreneur Awards of SWFL are held annually during National Small Business Week to recognize southwest Florida’s small businesses for their innovation, advocacy and overall business excellence.
ABOUT THE AWARDS:
The Distinguished Entrepreneur Awards of SWFL is held annually to celebrate entrepreneurial excellence in Southwest Florida. Southwest Florida Small Business entrepreneurs who have attained notable achievements and success in the field of entrepreneurship are recognized during this auspicious occasion. The awards recognize three Southwest Florida business owners for their business success, innovative technology, and business advocacy. 2022 marks the 10th annual celebration of local entrepreneurs.
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Distinguished Entrepreneur
Innovator of the Year
Advocate of the Year
William O. Webb Award
2022 Distinguished Entreprenuer
Judges
Our family is fun and exciting we have over 1.5M followers on tiktok re-enacting comedy skits.
Dragon Horse, a multi award-winning company, is the next generation creative syndicate, a marketing and business strategy agency combining synergies of in-depth skill-sets providing one integrated solution for business success which we call, DragonONE.
Dr. Bocanegra has been caring for the dental needs of his patients since 1993. His advanced training in dentistry provides him the tools to create the smile of your dreams. His commitment to excellence involves spending hundreds of hours in continuing education related to the latest technology and clinical skills.
We have over 27 years of experience in both commercial and residential real estate transactions and have our own legal consultants to further protect you and your clients. Not all title companies can offer legal expertise to overcome obstacles arising before, during and after a transaction; we can!
Apex Painting Group is your locally owned, family-operated painting contractor proudly serving the greater Fort Myers area since 2013. Our company is licensed, insured and provides you 5-year iron-clad guarantee on all our painting services. We make sure all of our staff is a background check and trained before they set foot in your home or business. We use high-quality professional products on all our jobs so you can have a great Color that lasts the test of time.
LIV Digital Marketing is a boutique marketing and advertising agency with a proven team of strategists and content marketing experts. Our experienced digital marketing team will provide you with the digital presence your business is looking for to attract and retain your customers.
E. Sue Huff & Associates, Inc. provides strategic marketing and management consulting as well as public relations (PR) services to owners and managers of small to mid-size businesses in Southwest Florida.
Joseph De Sena, Siena Wealth Advisory Group a Private Wealth Advisory Practice of Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
Priority Marketing is a full-service marketing, advertising, public relations, social media, and digital marketing firm with a reputation for achieving results.
DeMine Immigration Law Firm handles all areas of immigration law. From investor visas to removal defense, we assist our clients in navigating the often confusing and intimidating immigration process. Our law firm has assisted foreign nationals looking to invest in southwest Florida. We have also represented clients looking to immigrate to the U.S. or file a family petition for a loved one. We have represented clients in immigration court proceedings and filed appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals. Our office is equipped to assist in your in all areas of immigration law.
Tri-Town Construction, LLC is committed to providing Southwest Florida with exceptional construction services while being environmentally conscious. By creating relationships with our customers, vendors, employees, subcontractors and above all our community Tri-Town has established its reputation as a respectful, honest and innovative builder throughout Southwest Florida
We aim to redefine the hospitality industry through disruptive innovation and market concentration. A commitment to outperform all others within the realms of niche marketing, media, events and philanthropy.
Established in 2010, Energy Harness Corporation (EHC) specializes in the manufacturing and nationwide distribution of high-quality commercial LED lighting. Combining our wide range of product designs and technical expertise, we create innovative LED solutions that will reduce your energy and maintenance costs.
Trilogy Laboratories produces premium skincare products for clients around the world, from anti-aging creams and post-treatment products to mineral makeup. We offer our branded products, custom manufacturing as well as a comprehensive private labeling program, including assistance in labeling design and packaging. Our products are manufactured in small batches using quality ingredients, insuring fresh and potent products.
Leny Fralicker, Elderberry Elixir Company
Creative Architectural Resin Products Inc. provides the architecture and construction industries with cost-efficient alternatives for decorative, non-structural elements for residential, commercial, and industrial-grade projects.
Michael Haley, M&M Multimedia
We are a creative marketing agency serving South Florida, Southwest Florida, and London. We offer web design, development, and hosting as well as social media marketing, graphic design and everything in between.
Teri Hansen, Priority Marketing
At Pushing the Envelope we partner with clients to create results-oriented, award-winning marketing communication strategies.
Jennifer Johnson, True Fashionistas
Fueled by ideas, expertise and dedication across borders and beyond service lines, we create real estate solutions to prepare our clients for what’s next.
Christine Lazar, McGinn Construction LLC
Clinical Wellness Network is a Direct Care Organization. Under the Clinical Wellness Network, we have local physicians of many types and broker/consultants as clients across the country
Rosmy Louis, PEYKO LLC
Rising Tide Explorers is the only company in Naples & Marco Island that offers guided excursions led by 100% active local biologists and science professionals.
Norman Lutz, Iron Ridge Insurance Services
Natural Partners is a resource for practitioners who strive to improve patient wellness by providing education and professional-grade products.
Giselle Moreira Rattis, G&R Design Services LLC
Our skilled craftsmen painstakingly take care of the little details to create the finest vessels. The art of boatbuilding at Nor-Tech involves extraordinary measures to produce a boat of the highest quality.
Thor Parrish, Junior Golf Performance Academy
ITVantage will help you control your Healthcare IT, Managed Services, and Network Environment with our talented and dedicated IT professionals.
Michael Peterman, VeraData
Our skilled craftsmen painstakingly take care of the little details to create the finest vessels. The art of boatbuilding at Nor-Tech involves extraordinary measures to produce a boat of the highest quality.
Connie Ramos-Williams, CONRIC pr + marketing
ITVantage will help you control your Healthcare IT, Managed Services, and Network Environment with our talented and dedicated IT professionals.
Matthew Riley , Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild
Our skilled craftsmen painstakingly take care of the little details to create the finest vessels. The art of boatbuilding at Nor-Tech involves extraordinary measures to produce a boat of the highest quality.
Christopher Rozum, Insite Managed Solutions
ITVantage will help you control your Healthcare IT, Managed Services, and Network Environment with our talented and dedicated IT professionals.
Marilyn Santiago, Creative Architectural Resin Products
Our skilled craftsmen painstakingly take care of the little details to create the finest vessels. The art of boatbuilding at Nor-Tech involves extraordinary measures to produce a boat of the highest quality.
Gary Tasman, Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida
ITVantage will help you control your Healthcare IT, Managed Services, and Network Environment with our talented and dedicated IT professionals.
Lorena Vargas Schultz, International Roofing, LLC
Our skilled craftsmen painstakingly take care of the little details to create the finest vessels. The art of boatbuilding at Nor-Tech involves extraordinary measures to produce a boat of the highest quality.
Jessica Wajoli, Wajoli African Wear
ITVantage will help you control your Healthcare IT, Managed Services, and Network Environment with our talented and dedicated IT professionals.
Jaime Zabala, Advanced Hurricane Technology, Inc.
Our skilled craftsmen painstakingly take care of the little details to create the finest vessels. The art of boatbuilding at Nor-Tech involves extraordinary measures to produce a boat of the highest quality.
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