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The Governor's Business Diversification Awards

Enterprise Florida is currently accepting nominations for the 2009 Governor's Business Diversification awards. The annual recognition is used to highlight Florida companies that have achieved a variety of benchmarks over the past year. If you know of a Florida company that qualifies for one of the awards below nominate them or encourage them to apply prior to July 24, 2009.

• Governor's Business Expansion Award is for a Florida company that expanded its operations in 2008, investing capital and creating jobs for Floridians.

• Governor's Entrepreneurship Award is for a Florida start-up company (less than 5 years) that sets the standard for entrepreneurship and creativity during 2008.

• Governor's Export Excellence Award is for a Florida company that experienced a significant increase in documented export sales in 2008.

• Governor's Green-to-Gold Award is for a Florida company, organization or institution that, through product, practice and/or process, best exemplifies "green" leadership. This award advocates the sustainable management of resources and the stewardship of the natural environment. Organizations that use and/or create technologies to build "green" economic opportunities and benefits are eligible to receive this award.

• Governor's Innovation Award is for a Florida company, organization or institution that, through product or process, best exemplifies innovative leadership.

• Governor's Newcomer Award is for a new-to-Florida company that began operating here in 2008.

Winning companies receive an exclusive luncheon with Governor Charlie Crist, recognition in a full-page collage ad In Florida Trend Magazine and state press releases. Awards will be given in September during the 2009 Industry Appreciation Week.

For more information on the Governor's Business Diversification Awards and nomination forms click here

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