ORLANDO-BASED GROUNDFLIGHTS RECEIVES TOP PRIZE WORTH MORE THAN $30,000 AT RECENT B.I.G. SUMMIT AT FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY

ORLANDO, FLA. - GroundFlights, Inc., an Orlando-based executive transportation company, recently received the “Judges’ Choice Award,” the top prize at Orlando Inc.’s B.I.G. Summit, for its video and business model.

The B.I.G. Summit, Orlando Inc.’s premiere event for business innovation and growth, focused on regional entrepreneurship, according to Orlando Inc. President Leslie Hielema.

“The impact of the B.I.G. Award is measured not only by the recognition provided to the winner, but also by the benefits that will come from a prize package that includes training, consultation and regional exposure associated with complimentary advertising and membership in key entrepreneurial associations and programs,” she said.

Orlando Inc., a five-star chamber of commerce, is one of four divisions of the Central Florida Partnership. The judges for the summit – entrepreneurs who themselves are growing successful companies – selected GroundFlights as the best example of the ultimate customer experience.

GroundFlights’ video, which can be seen on the www.BigAward.org website, was filmed over the course of eight hours at the University of Central Florida Business Incubator-Orlando, where GroundFlights is headquartered. It was a collaboration by GroundFlights, Inc., producer Valensky Sylvain (www.DarkElfFilms.com) and Director James Hunter, President of 1st Dibz Productions. Jason Goldberg, co-founder and chief executive officer of GroundFlights said the competition for the award – for which the total value exceeds $30,000 – was tremendous.

“Being selected as the ‘Judges’ Choice’ was an honor in and of itself,” he said. “But now being able to partner with organizations like Orlando Inc. and the firms that are donating their time and expertise may be just the momentum we need to take our company to the next level.”

About GroundFlights:
GroundFlights is your premier source for executive transportation and maximized productivity. GroundFlights provides on-demand, door-to-door mobile executive office (MEO) service throughout the state of Florida. The MEOs are specially constructed and technologically advanced Lincoln Navigator SUVs (and coming soon, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans) with all of the amenities expected of an executive office suit and driven by a trained and certified ground pilot. The company’s goal is to alleviate stress and maximize productivity for those traveling on business.

About the UCF Business Incubation Program:
Since its founding in 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped more than 200 emerging companies (including more than 100 current clients) create over $200 million in annual total economic output and more than 1,600 new jobs with an average salary of $59,000. With nine facilities across the Greater Orlando community, the Business Incubation Program is a collaboration in economic development between the University of Central Florida, Orange County, the City of Orlando, Seminole County, the City of Winter Springs, The City of Sanford, Lake County, the City of Leesburg, Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, City of St. Cloud, Volusia County and the Florida High Tech Corridor Council. Please visit www.incubator.ucf.eduand UCFBIP on Facebook.