C3 Named as 2012 Florida Company to Watch

Award Honors High Growth Second Stage Companies

October 24, 2012 (Boca Raton, FL) – Cloud Computing Concepts (C3), an award winning cloud technology and IT services provider, is pleased to announce that it has been named a 2012 Florida Company to Watch.  This prestigious award is presented by the Florida Economic Gardening Institute (GrowFL) at the University of Central Florida.  Awardees are selected for demonstrating the intent and capacity to grow based on employee or sales growth, exceptional entrepreneurial leadership, sustainable competitive advantage, outstanding corporate culture, inspired community giving and other notable strengths.

C3, based in Boca Raton, delivers onsite and cloud-based IT solutions, providing businesses nationwide the opportunity to leverage the latest in cloud technologies to save money, increase mobility and flexibility, and improve overall productivity.  In 2011, C3 was able to grow its revenue almost 200% and thus far in 2012, the Company has added several new employees and a second Cloud hosting facility in New York City.  In 2013, C3 plans to add additional staff, expand its geographic coverage, and open a third Cloud hosting facility in Nevada.

A core component of C3’s corporate DNA is its commitment to the community.  C3 and its employees participate actively in both local and national charities by donating a portion of time, profit, and resources to deserving organizations.   Some of the past beneficiaries of C3’s community efforts include local non-profits such as Family Promise of South Palm Beach County, The Delray Beach Public Library, and the YMCAs of South Palm Beach County.  C3 has also supported national organizations such as the American SIDS Institute, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and The American Cancer Institute.

“With over 110,000 second stage companies in Florida, we are truly honored to be recognized as one of the Top 50 for 2012”, said Rick Mancinelli, CEO of C3.  “As we continue to grow, we remain committed to providing our customers with the best possible technology experience, our employees with a productive and enjoyable work environment, and our community with a champion for deserving causes.”