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Michael
Poole
PCE Investment Banking |
Florida Dealmaking: Trends
& Deals
Economy Drivers: Middle
Stage Companies
August 21, 2003
Today's
established middle-stage companies typically go unrecognized
in a lemming-like excitement with the notion that start-up companies
and venture capital are the secret behind economic growth. The truth
is that established middle-market companies are much better poised
to create sustainable jobs and wages, and should gain more attention
in the business community.
Real economic influence lies in the middle market. The failure rate
of start-ups far
outweighs the success rate of companies who have weathered numerous
growth cycles. When given the opportunity to grow, an established
middle-stage company provides the economy with jobs and wages that
are created with a greater foundation and that will have a better
chance to be sustained. To that end, we applaud Rollins College
Crummer Graduate School of Business for founding its new Center
for Entrepreneurism. The center will focus on helping business owners
understand the key nuances required to move their companies to sustainability.
Successful business owners should be recognized. Proven entrepreneurs
have had to sustain endless energy, new ideas, and a tireless commitment
to move their companies from infancy to the current stage of success.
From capital funding to municipal incentives to community-wide support,
these businesses need to be recognized for their contribution to
our economy and business community.
If your company, and any of your clients' companies, have demonstrated
a level of sustainable growth with an annual revenue of $2-$50 million,
a three-year growth trend, a vision to support future growth and
an ability to overcome growth challenges, you should apply for Rollins
College Crummer Graduate School of Business “2003 Distinguished
Entrepreneur Award.”
PCE Investment Bankers is proud to support this unique awards program
and learning opportunity. Each of us encourage you or your clients
to download, complete and submit an application by August 22nd,
2003 : www.crummer.rollins.edu/entrepreneurship
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