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Industry Week honors twelve Florida firms for community impact
Twelve Florida companies were named during Industry Appreciation Week for contributions to local communities, job creation, and investments. Winners from six regions include West Point Pepperell, Champion International, Driltech, Occidental Chemical, McDonnell Douglas Astronautics, Honeywell Avionics, IBM, American Express, and Siemens Energy and Automation. Region One data show 23.5 percent population growth from 1975 to 1985 and 22.3 percent labor-force growth from 1980 to 1985 with significant education and manufacturing shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Wayne Mixson
Chambers of Commerce
Florida Economic Development Advisory Council
West Point Pepperell Inc
Chipley Champion International Corporation
Cantonment
Driltech Inc
Alachua
Occidental Chemical Company
White Springs
McDonnel
Douglas Astronautics Company
Titusville
Mark III Industries Inc
Ocala
Honeywell Avionics
Clearwater
Siemens Energy and Automation Inc
Bradenton
International Business Machines
Boca Raton
American Express Company
Ft. Lauderdale
Fort Myers News-Press
Ft. Myers
Lesco Inc
Sebring
Okaloosa
Walton