Nick Boariu, Seminole 100 Winner, centered, front row in class picture
Florida State University unveiled its 2020 Seminole 100 list Saturday, February 22, during a ceremony in Tallahassee hosted by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, part of the FSU College of Business. The list recognizes 100 of the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by FSU alumni, with Davie-based Clothes Bin® ranked No. 1 for this year.
Nick Boariu, co-founder and chief operating officer of Clothes Bin®, accepted the honor on behalf of the national textile recycling franchise. Sally McRorie, FSU provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, presented the top award to Boariu, a 2002 FSU College of Business marketing graduate, at the third annual event held at the University Center Club in Doak Campbell Stadium.
Jim Moran Institute Executive Director, Dr. Randy Blass; Nick Boariu, Seminole 100 Winner; Managing Director, Melissa Roberts; FSU Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Sally McRorie
The mission of Clothes Bin® is to help people reach their entrepreneurial dream of business ownership through a simple, part-time and semi-absentee franchise model that promotes environmental stewardship, stimulates the economy and provides a source of clothes, shoes and textiles in the United States and throughout the world.
“Over the past year, I have been fortunate to become involved in three different Jim Moran Institute programs. I was happy to share in my acceptance speech details about the programs that the Jim Moran Institute offers and give a special thanks to my local South Florida office,” said Boariu. “I highly recommend small business owners apply for the Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) because you will find new ideas for your business, become more organized and recognize what you need to prioritize today to hit your goals tomorrow.”
Nick Boariu, Seminole 100 Winner
In fall 2019, Boariu participated in the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship’s Small Business Executive Program (SBEP), where he honed his leadership skills and learned how to take his company to the next level. Held annually in the spring and fall, the SBEP provides participants with the skills and training needed to capitalize on business opportunities, implement best practice management and turn challenges into strategic advantage.
“We are thrilled that FSU has recognized Nick and Clothes Bin® for its tremendous success and growth,” said Jennifer Kovach, director of the Jim Moran Institute’s South Florida Operations. “In working with Nick while he participated in our Executive Program, it was easy to see his passion for his business. His commitment is evident through this prestigious honor.”
The 2020 Seminole 100 list features a wide range of companies across the country, with more than 70 of them located in Florida. To qualify for the Seminole 100, a company must have been in operation for at least three years and have been owned or led by an FSU graduate during that timeframe.
EY, Seminole 100 financial partner, verified the information from each company and ranked the businesses based on a compound annual growth rate.
To learn more about the Seminole 100, visit www.seminole100.fsu.edu.
About the Jim Moran Institute
The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship cultivates, trains and inspires entrepreneurial leaders through world-class executive education, applied training, public recognition and leading-edge research.
Jim Moran was an automotive pioneer and an entrepreneur at heart, who at the age of 7, sold soda pop at sandlot baseball diamonds in Chicago. With a career that spanned more than six decades, he built an amazing chronicle of achievements in the automobile industry.
His vision for the Jim Moran Institute was to provide opportunities that would help others become more successful business owners. A 1995 contribution from Jim and Jan Moran and JM Family Enterprises established the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship at the Florida State University College of Business. Since 2011, further enhancements to the Jim Moran Institute and its outreach have been made possible by Jan Moran and The Jim Moran Foundation.
For more information, visit www.JimMoranInstitute.fsu.edu.
About the South Florida Operations
The Jim Moran Institute’s South Florida Operations office serves entrepreneurs, business owners and nonprofit leaders in the South Florida community through multiple programs designed to take advantage of local resources. Providing executive education and leveraging the resources of the Jim Moran Institute, the South Florida Operations helps its clients’ businesses – and the region’s economy – grow and prosper.
With offices based in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, South Florida Operations’ services are for for-profit and nonprofit businesses and are geared toward CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners and presidents whose companies have been established for at least three years and have five or more employees. Services are provided for little to no cost.
