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14th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honorees Announced
Innovative Leaders Driving Florida's Economic GrowthTampa, Fla. - Sophros Recovery [https://www.sophrosrecoverytampa.com/] is proud to announce that it has been selected from more than 500 nominees as an honoree for the 14th Annual GrowFL [https://www.growfl.com]Florida Companies to Watch Award. The prestigious awards program, now in its fourteenth year, recognizes outstanding second-stage companies across the state for their contributions to Florida's economic landscape.
The honorees selected from the 14th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch awards program represent a diverse range of industries, all demonstrating impressive growth potential. Sophros Recovery was recognized for its innovative approaches, strong leadership, and dedication to making a positive impact in our community and state.
A Rigorous Selection Process Identifies Florida's Rising Stars
Earlier this year, 97 finalists were announced. The final selection of 50 honorees followed a rigorous judging process by a panel of past honorees, entrepreneurs, economic development professionals and business leaders from throughout Florida.
Companies were evaluated on a comprehensive set of criteria including:
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Growth in employment
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Impact on job creation
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Sales growth
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Financial performance
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Innovation in products or services
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Response to adversity
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Community Involvement
Celebrating Achievements and Highlighting Impact
This year's honorees showcase the vibrant tapestry of Florida's entrepreneurial ecosystem. They hail from diverse industries and represent a broad range of communities across the state, with many led by women, veterans, and minorities. Their success stories are a testament to Florida's thriving environment for entrepreneurship.
Sophros Recovery is a premier addiction treatment center in Florida providing holistic, evidence-based care. With a client-centered approach, they offer a range of services designed to support individuals on their journey to recovery. Led by founder and CEO Nick Padlo, Sophros Recovery delivers on its mission to help clients regain their lives and achieve lasting sobriety through comprehensive and compassionate care.
"This award is so important because it is reflective of the impact that our team has had working with so many individuals and families in Jacksonville and Tampa," says Padlo. "We are honored to be a part of this journey as we watch men and women find their purpose, strengthen their families, and regain their lives."
About the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards Program
For eligibility, companies must be headquartered in Florida with 6-150 employees and revenue between $750,000 and $100 million. Over the past four years (2020-2023), these honorees collectively generated close to $2 billion in revenue and created 1,462 jobs, reflecting a remarkable 180% revenue increase and 127% job growth. This translates to an average annual revenue growth of 45% and 32% employee growth.
The official recognition of these Honorees will take place on February 27, 2025, at the Hard Rock Live in Universal CityWalk, Orlando, FL. Tickets are currently available for purchase.
14th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards Gala: For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://growfl.com/about-growfl-flctw/registration/.
For more information on Sophros Recovery and its continued growth and impact on the Florida community visit https://www.sophrosrecoverytampa.com/.
About Nick Padlo and Sophros Recovery
Nick Padlo is a small business leader, entrepreneur, and native of Jacksonville Florida. He received his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy (West Point), where he served as the Chairman of the Honor Committee. After West Point, Padlo served for 5 years in the United States Army. Where he spent 27 months in combat operations between Afghanistan and Iraq, earning the Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge. He attended Stanford University for business school and later went on to become CEO of an Inc1000 growth company. His move into substance abuse treatment is a result of his personal battle with depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder. After getting treatment himself, Padlo defined his personal mission as helping others through similarly dark times. He believes that everyone can find their way back, regain their lives, and live a life free of suffering. Sophros was designed to be just that place, where clients across North Florida can develop a set of tools that can help them establish their own personal road to recovery.
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