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	From $0 to the best in his business Reinvesting in the business is their mantra. They grew. Gibsonton, Florida. They bought the property in 1981. When we caught up with them in 1995, they had won many awards (see the purple box on the left). Since that time, they have come to dominate their industry and they've created new facets of the industry as well. These people are down-home Americans. They're not fancy people, but they are very decent people. Salt of the earth. Yet, they're pioneers. Thinkers. They stretch and reach into the unknown and are not afraid of the dark. more... CONTACT: Ekkwill Waterlife Resource 7502 Symmes Road Gibsonton, FL 33534 Tel: 813-677-5475 Fax: 813-677-1542 URL: http://www.ekkwill.com/ Email: Click here Life is all about creating value A few Key Ideas about Fishing 1. Brains are more important than bucks 2. Patience pays 3. Innovation differentiates 4. Do what you say you're going to do 5. Win an award Awards and Recognitions » 1993 Florida Small Business of the Year, U. S. Small Business Administration » 1993 Small Business of the Year, Regional Winner, Florida Department of Commerce » 1993 Blue Chip Enterprise Award, Florida State Winner, Mass Mutual » 1992 Small Business of the Year, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce » 1993 Best of America Award, Southeast Regional Winner, Dun & Bradstreet & NFIB » 1996 Commissioner of Agriculture's Environmental Leadership Award, Florida Department of Agriculture More stories about "farmers" Click on the picture above to explore other episodes that touch on unusual aspects of rural life. more...

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