Drake Ready Mix, a family-owned ready-mix concrete company, was announced as a finalist for GrowFL’s Companies to Watch list, which recognizes high-growth, second-stage companies headquartered in Florida that demonstrate exceptional innovation and potential for future success.
Drake Ready Mix was founded in 2006 by a father and son team. The company operates a 10-acre, state-of-the-art production facility with a fleet of over 100 trucks and offers many standard and custom mixes and designs. What began modestly has now grown into a team of 100 employees with over 150 years of combined industry experience.
“We are honored to be a finalist for GrowFL’s ‘Companies to Watch’ list this year,” said Terry Drake, President and Founding Partner of Drake Ready Mix. “As a family-owned business that started with fewer than 10 employees, we view this recognition as a testament to our team’s passion and commitment to reliability, quality and value.”
Over 500 nominations were received from more than 60 organizations across Florida. GrowFL selected Drake Ready Mix to its list of 96 finalists across the state. The company is one of only three Lee County companies to make this year’s finalist list.
“This year’s finalists demonstrate the remarkable resilience and creativity of Florida’s entrepreneurs,” said Marius Dobren, chair of the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Committee. “Their successes in a dynamic business landscape inspire others to strive for excellence. As a marketplace for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, the GrowFL community is excited to celebrate this year’s finalists and looks forward to announcing the top 50 honorees in October.”
Sponsored by Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services and in partnership with the Edward Lowe Foundation, the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Award recognizes companies that are making significant contributions to Florida’s economic vitality. These companies have overcome challenges, demonstrated strong leadership and fostered innovation, making a positive impact on their communities and industries.
GrowFL’s Companies to Watch program will announce 50 award winners in October and honor the winners during an awards ceremony in February.
About Drake Ready Mix
Drake Ready Mix is a family-owned and operated ready-mix concrete company founded in 2006 and is known for its reputation for high-quality concrete, outstanding customer service and value-driven, reliable results. Based in Fort Myers, Drake Ready Mix operates a fleet of over 100 trucks that deliver residential and commercial projects of all sizes for local, state and national contractors, builders and developers building in Lee, Collier, Hendry and Charlotte counties. For more information, visit DrakeReadyMix.com or call 239-590-9199.
About GrowFL
GrowFL drives Florida’s economy by helping second-stage businesses reach their full potential. We provide targeted, timely resources and expert connections to help these businesses grow and thrive. Our mission is to accelerate the growth of businesses with at least six employees and $750,000 in revenue that want to expand beyond this stage. We contribute to Florida’s economic diversification and strength by fostering a thriving ecosystem of second-stage businesses. Website: http://www.growfl.com.
