Recognition
A Leader in the Industry and the Community
Storm Smart Industries, based in Fort Myers FL, has been recognized both locally, for its work in educating the public about hurricane protection, and nationally, for its tremendous growth over the last few years. We are also very active in supporting our community. These are just a few of the examples of how Storm Smart is connected to and recognized by local commmunities.
Harry Chapin Food Bank Donation
Storm Smart Industries recently made a contribution through the WINK Feeds Families program to a local food bank. The Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida serves the five county area of Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Hendry and Glades. They distribute food to needy families through a network of church food pantries, neighborhood centers, disaster relief agencies, and other organizations.
Storm Smart president Brian Rist, along with WINK Chief Meteorologist Jim Farrell, presented a check for more than $3,000 to Chapin Food Bank representative Fred Richards. The money was raised by Storm Smart's employees to help those in need this holiday season. The event was taped by WINK TV and aired in a segment on WINK news.
The Harry Chapin Food Bank serves over 20,000 people each month. If you'd like to help them help others, or want more information on this very worthy cause, follow this link to their website.
Local Awards
Governor's Hurricane Conference
Each year, at the Florida Governor's Hurricane Conference, the "Corporate Award" is given to a company in recognition of its overall contribution to hurricane preparedness in the state of Florida
This year, in May, FL Governor Charlie Crist presented Storm Smart President Brian Rist with this award. Nominated by the Lee County Emergency Operations Center, Storm Smart was recognized for its "substantial contributions to hurricane preparedness, response, recovery and research" in Florida.
The press release on this presentation is on our News page.
Lee County FL Commissioners' Resolution
Storm Smart Industries has always been involved in helping educate residents of hurricane-prone areas in how to prepare for and deal with the effects of hurricanes. For example, the company has been instrumental in the creation of the All Hazards Guide, a free publication that gives valuable information on natural disasters, including hurricanes. In the spring of 2007, the Commissioners of Lee County FL issued a resolution, praising Storm Smart for its contributions to hurricane awareness.
Read more about this on our news page.
National Recognition
Inc. Magazine 500 List 2006
Over the past several years, Storm Smart Industries has experienced phenomonal growth. In recognition of this, the company has been named by Inc Magazine to its annual ranking of companies that have exibited such expansion. In August of 2006, Storm Smart was named to Inc's 500 List, of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the United States. For the full story on this, please visit our news page.
Inc 5000 List 2007
For the second year in a row, Storm Smart Industries was named to Inc Magazine's annual list of rapidly growing private companies. For 2007, the list was expanded to 5000, from previous years' 500 listing. Storm Smart came in at number 1114, the highest placement for a hurricane protection company. Complete details can be seen at our news story.