Storm Smart Industries Receives Award from Governor Crist
Press Release from Storm Smart Industries
STORM SMART INDUSTRIES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9 A.M. EDT, May 17, 2007
Storm Smart Receives Award from Governor Charlie Crist
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA: The annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference Awards Banquet, held in Fort Lauderdale on May 16, concluded with Fort Myers-based Storm Smart Industries receiving the ‘Corporate Award’ presented to Storm Smart Industries President Brian Rist. PGT Industries, Storm Smart’s Venice-based window manufacturing vendor, also shared in this award.
Nominated by staff members of the Lee County Emergency Operations Center, Storm Smart was selected due to its “substantial contributions to hurricane preparedness, response, recovery and research in the State of Florida.”
“It’s a true privilege to receive such a distinguished award,” said Rist upon receiving the award. “On behalf of the 165 members of the Storm Smart team, I thank Governor Crist for such an honor, and offer our thanks as well to our local community for their support. It is nice to know that corporate responsibility doesn’t always go unrecognized. May we continue to build a stronger, safer Florida.”
Storm Smart Industries Vice President Barry Feldman, left, and President Brian Rist wih Governor's Award
About Storm Smart Industries: Recognized as the largest hurricane protection company in South Florida, Storm Smart Industries has been in business since 1996 and has protected over 50,000 homes from the ravages of hurricane-force winds and rain. Our recognition includes listing on the annual Inc. Magazine 500 list of the fastest growing privately-held companies in America, as well as local accolades from the Fort Myers News-Press ‘Best Of” awards.
MISSION STATEMENT
“Storm Smart Industries will consistently provide unmatched customer service while manufacturing and installing State-of-the-Art hurricane protection products."
