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SEMINOLE 100 R Florida State University Generous Supporters of the Inaugural Seminole 100 SEMINOLE 100 R Florida State University Generous Supporters of the Inaugural Seminole 100 #Seminole100 ¹ Program Saturday, March 3 | University Center Club Welcome Scott Atwell (BA ‘84, MS ‘15) President, FSU Alumni Association Presentation of Colors FSU Army ROTC Color Guard Dinner Music by Gordon Wareham (AA ‘99) About the Jim Moran Institute Randy Blass (BA ‘90, MA ‘97, MA ‘04, Ph. D ‘03) Executive Director, Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship About the Seminole 100 Tom Jennings (BS ‘82, MA ‘84. Ph. D ‘93) President, FSU Foundation Seminole 100 By the Numbers Melissa Roberts (BS ‘01, MA ‘08) Managing Director of Operations, Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Presentation of Inaugural Seminole 100 Members of the FSU Student Alumni Association Recognition of the #1 Seminole 100 Company John Thrasher (BS ‘65, JD ‘72) President, FSU Closing Remarks Scott Atwell (BA ‘84, MS ‘15) President, FSU Alumni Association Alma Mater Acaphiliacs Retirement of Colors FSU ArmyROTC Color Guard #Seminole100 2 Dinner Menu First Course: Caesar Salad Entrée: Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Vegetarian Option: Eggplant Canneloni (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan) Dessert: Lemond Pound Cake #Seminole100 3 About The Jim Moran Institute A 1995 contribution from Jim and Jan Moran and JM Family Enterprises established the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship at the Florida State University College of Business. Since 2011, further enhancements to the Jim Moran Institute and its outreach have been made possible by Jan Moran and The Jim Moran Foundation. The mission of the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship is to cultivate, train and inspire entrepreneurial leaders through world-class executive education, applied training, public recognition and leading-edge research. Established businesses in Florida that have been operating for more than three years with three or more employees are eligible for our services. The Jim Moran Institute comprises a dedicated team of entrepreneurship professionals, academic scholars and staff who foster the entrepreneurship spirit by helping to organize, expand and promote the knowledge and practice of entrepreneurship in such a way as to facilitate new business and further the goals of established businesses. Jim Moran Institute for Global Jim Moran Institute (JMI) @FSUJMI (The Jim Moran Inst.) @FSUJMI (The Jim Moran Inst.) Entrepreneruship @FSUJMI Jim Moran Institute The Jim Moran Institute #Seminole100 4 About Jim Moran From humble beginnings in Chicago, Jim Moran’s entrepreneurial spirit came alive when he began selling soda pop at sandlot baseball games at the age of seven. As he neared adulthood in 1939, he saved $360 to buy a Sinclair gas station, soon turning it into the highest volume and most profitable Sinclair station in Chicago. His skill and innovation in advertising and marketing helped him build his Hudson and then Ford dealerships into the world’s largest. He was a pioneer in the use of television to sell cars, and came to be known as “Jim Moran the Courtesy Man.” He became the only automobile dealer ever to be featured on the cover of TIME magazine on March 24, 1961. After leaving Chicago to retire in Florida to battle – and win – a diagnosis of cancer, he was approached by Toyota Motor Sales with the possibility of distributing Toyotas. On October 26, 1968, during his first visit to Japan, Jim was awarded the franchise to distribute Toyotas and Southeast Toyota Distributors was born. Other automotive-related businesses followed, including parent company JM Family Enterprises. Now one of the largest, most innovative and diversified companies in the automotive industry. Jim Moran Jim Moran was presented with the prestigious Horatio Alger Award in 1996. In 1997, Florida State University CEO and President awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters to Jim Moran to recognize his marketing talent and skills. On October 11, 2005, Jim Moran was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan. It is the highest honor bestowed in the international motor vehicle industry and is reserved for those who have significantly influenced the automotive industry and are distinguished for their creativity, toil and genius. A 1995 contribution from Jim and Jan Moran and JM Family Enterprises established the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship at the Florida State University College of Business with additional support through the years. Since 2011, further enhancements to the Jim Moran Institute and its outreach have been made possible by Jan Moran and The Jim Moran Foundation. In December 2015, Jan Moran and The Jim Moran Foundation committed $100 million to FSU – the largest gift in the university’s history – to expand the Jim Moran Institute’s operations statewide and create the Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship. #Seminole100 5 Jim Moran’s Love of Chocolate Automotive legend and philanthropist Jim Moran loved sellingcars, helping people and eating his favorite food—chocolate! Growing up during the Great Depression, he recalled that “...the greatest delicacy was a double-dip ice cream cone. That trip to heaven set you back just a nickel. A chocolate soda or fudge sundae cost a dime.” Knowing how happy these simple pleasures made him and others, he often found ways to enjoy chocolate and special treats with his associates and customers. We continue to celebrate Jim Moran’s love of chocolate by sharing it with our visitors, partners and friends. #Seminole100 6 2018 Seminole 100 By the Numbers The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the Florida State University Alumni Association and Inc. magazine, are proud to present the inaugural Seminole 100, a celebration of the 2015 1970 1997 fastest-growing FSU alumni-owned companies in the U.S. Most Recent Class Oldest Class Year Class with Most Alumni from Florida State University are responsible for Year Representation some of the most innovative and profitable businesses in the country. They are on the forefront of the entrepreneurial movement making its way across the world. This new generation of innovators is helping to drive 13 68.75% 41 economic growth and transform communities. Seminole 100 companies have been in business for at States Percentage of Seminole Appeared on Inc. least three years, are owned by Florida State University Represented 100 that made Inc. 5000 5000 for the first time alumni and are ranked by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). CAGR, which is used to determine year-over-year 9 growth over the past three years, is calculated by Inc. Minority magazine, which ensures confidentiality of financial 1.6B 12,694 12 submissions. Women Total Revenue of Total Number of People Number of Women and all Companies Employed by Seminole Minority Owned 100 Companies Companies #Seminole100 7 2018 Seminole 100 The fastest growing businesses in America owned by Florida State University Alumni 4 Rivers Smokehouse* Winter Park,FL Accurate Temperature Orlando, FL John Rivers (BS ‘89) Control 4 Rivers Smokehouse is a family-owned smokehouse Jenny Vincent (BS ‘94) specializing in 30-day-aged, 18-hour Smoked Angus Brisket, Accurate Temperature Control Corporation is a manufacturer and and menu items include bold twists of flavor and ingredient a distributor of high quality temperature sensors, heating combinations. At the helm is Chef-Owner John Rivers who elements, and temperature controls that are used in industrial strives to support the local community through exceptional manufacturing processes. We serve original equipment products. 4 Rivers Smokehouses and catering services are in manufacturers and end users alike in the plastics, cremation, 14 locations throughout Florida and Atlanta, GA medical, food service, and packaging industries. ATCC is headquarted in Orlando, Florida. Accountable Healthcare Boca Raton, FL Advanced Systems Design* Tallahassee, FL Staffing* John Dubard (MS ‘73, Ph.D ‘93) Kevin Little (BS ‘92) ASD has provided state and federal government clients a broad Headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Accountable Healthcare spectrum of Information Technology and Management Staffing is a distinguished market leader in the $14.6 billion services for over 38 years. We are experts in Health Information U.S. supplemental healthcare staffing industry. Our footprint Technology, Operations/Maintenance, Software Development and spans 28 offices in 17 states, enabling us to service healthcare Management/Consulting Services. ASD began on a kitchen table in facilities in all 50 states. With a longstanding commitment to Tallahassee in 1979, and today has approximately 100 employees in quality, Accountable Healthcare Staffing has a well-earned 12 states. Our founder also developed the FSU Project reputation as an innovator in providing superior Management Center and Graduate Certificate in workforce solutions. Project Management. #Seminole100 Companies additionally named to Inc. 5000* 8 2018 Seminole 100 The fastest growing businesses in America owned by Florida State University Alumni Aerospace Quality Research and Addison, TX A-LIGN* Tampa, FL Development* Gene Geiger (BS ‘97, MS ‘98) Suresh Narayanan (BS ‘08) Scott Price (BS ‘97, MS ‘97) AQRD is an Aerospace engineering firm and full capability A-LIGN is a cybersecurity and compliance firm that assists repair station in Dallas, TX area. The vision of engineering organizations of all sizes within the ever-changing cyber threat through the eyes of the mechanic and turn-key repairs landscape. A-LIGN leverages our industry
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