GrowFL was created in 2009 as an economic development program focused on assisting second-stage growth companies prosper in the state of Florida. By providing strategies, resources and support to second-stage companies for next level growth through Strategic Research, Peer Learning and Leadership Development, GrowFL helps companies overcome obstacles to growth and leads them towards prosperity. Based on the philosophy of Economic Gardening® — to grow existing businesses in a community, region or state — GrowFL, the Florida Economic Gardening Institute, is a critical component to the state’s economic development strategy and Florida’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. GrowFL is a statewide economic development organization certified by the National Center for Economic Gardening through the Edward Lowe Foundation.
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B U S I N E S S
G R O W T H
P R O G R A M
Y O U D R E A M T I T . Y O U B U I L T I T . L E T ' S G R O W I T T O G E T H E R .
Second-stage companies headquartered in Florida are the definition of economic growth and prosperityyou are responsible for
creating more than a third of all Florida jobs. A a CEO of a scalable growth company, you face unique challenges and GrowFL's
Business Growth Program is specifically designed to help you address those challenges. Through the Business Growth Program,
GrowFL provides access to resources, analysts and tools typically only available and affordable to Fortune 500 companies. These
high-powered assets are at your disposal, as we work with you and your sales and marketing teams to help you grow your
top-line revenue. Join GrowFL's Business Growth Program and benefit from all of these resources, which will help you take your
company to the next level. Visit www.GrowFL.com/apply to complete our online interest form.
S T R A T E G I C R E S E A R C H M A R K E T I N G A N D S A L E S E X P A N S I O N
You know more about your company than anyone else. But like most CEOs you could probably
use some help when it comes to decisions about new markets, generating sales leads or
deriving more value from your website. Our program offers you access to information
strategic information gathered with your guidance and specifically for your company.
Here's how it works: GrowFL has set up a local network to provide virtual access to a team of
highly skilled research specialists that will be matched with a select group of qualifying
companies. Using private conference calls and a secure online workspace this team will
interview you and your team to help identify specific issues. The team devotes about 50 hours
for our work with your company over the course of the program, as they work quickly to deliver
action-oriented information.
We work with your team to explore new markets and grow within existing onesincreasing
top-line revenue. Strategic Research is a one-year program with monthly conference calls
between your sales and marketing team and the specialists who will deliver the research
projects.
GrowFL | 12201 Research Parkway, Suite 501 Orlando, FL 32826 | TEL: 407.823.6384 | www.GrowFL.com | info@GrowFL.com
Better
information,
better decisions,
and a better way
to help your
company!
W H O S H O U L D A P P L Y ?
Be a for-profit, privately-held company that is headquartered in Florida.
Generate annual revenue or working capital of between $750,000 and $100 million.
Employ between 6 and 150 full-time employees.
Provide products or services beyond the local area to regional, national or global markets.
Have an intent and desire to grow your company beyond second-stage.
Designed for CEOs, presidents and business owners of
second-stage growth companies.
On average, GrowFL assisted businesses:
Increase their annual revenue and employment by more than 20%; and
Grow 3x faster than their competition when participating in both GrowFL's Strategic Research and PeerSpectives Roundtables
W H Y G R O W F L
H O W T O G E T S T A R T E D
Complete our online interest form at http://www.growfl.com/apply. Among other things, you'll be asked to submit revenue and
employment information. You'll also be asked to list strategic business issues in which you need help. Once submitted, our team
will contact you to identify next steps, determine eligibility and assist with any grant applications, as necessary.
P E E R S P E C T I V E S C E O R O U N D T A B L E S
GrowFL's PeerSpectives Roundtables are designed for CEOs, presidents and business owners who join the GrowFL Business Growth Program. We will
match you within your region to a diverse group of non-competing peer company executives, who meet 10 times per year for collaborative
problem-solving sessions. PeerSpectives Roundtables provide a confidential environment for discussing sensitive issues both in their business and
personal lives. Participants gain access to new ideas on everything from marketing strategy and financial issues to dealing with difficult personnel
problems. What's more, the CEO Roundtables also spark accountability and strong bonds among members.
GrowFL | 12201 Research Parkway, Suite 501 Orlando, FL 32826 | TEL: 407.823.6384 | www.GrowFL.com | info@GrowFL.com
Oftentimes I have wished for a 'How to' manual on
how to run my company. As leaders we must be
constantly learning and adapting to current market
conditions. GrowFL provides me unparalleled access
to fellow leaders and the ability to see company
management and leadership through another's
perspective. It is the best thing I have found to
continuously improve and learn from my peers.
Richard Sweat, President
.Decimal
Confidentially address issues
important to business
owners by business owners.
Collaborate in proven, productive
problem-solving sessions.
Customized feedback from
trained facilitators and
experts.
Build your network of successful
businesses, potential partners, and
local resources.
W H A T T O E X P E C T
Fees: Your investment in the full one-year program is $10,500, however, a la carte program participation is available upon request.
Strategic Research investment is $7,500, with CEO Roundtables investment $3,500. If doing both programs, companies save $500. Grant
assistance may be available and can cover approximately 50% of the cost of participation.
Business Growth Program Time Commitment:
Strategic Research: The CEO and their sales and marketing team should plan to spend approximately 20 hours collaborating with the
GrowFL research team over the period of the program assignment. One year program with 1-hour monthly conference calls.
CEO Roundtables: 10 Monthly in-person meetings per year, lasting 3-4 hours each.
As part of your Leadership Development, GrowFL Business Growth Program participants also receive complimentary registration to The CEO Forum,
held quarterly in March, June, September and December in Tampa Bay, South Florida, Northwest Florida and Central Florida Regions. The CEO
Forum is a program series that brings together leaders of growth-stage businesses in a confidential setting to meet and learn from CEO peers who
have grown in their companies into more advanced stages of business development. The CEO Forum provides new perspectives on management
techniques and the challenges that confront growing companies through the eyes of established business owners.
T H E C E O F O R U M