Governor Scott announced that JL Audio will create 30 new jobs, while retaining 294 jobs and investing $9.4 million in Broward County.

Governor Scott said, “JL Audio began as a small business when two friends decided to build loudspeakers during their summer break from college. Today, JL Audio has provided a job for 294 Floridians and I am excited to announce that this growing business is creating 30 new jobs. We will continue to work to permanently cut the sales tax on manufacturing machinery and equipment so companies like JL Audio can provide more job opportunities for Florida families.”

Robert Oxenhorn, Director of Finance & Accounting of JL Audio, Inc. said, “The State of Florida has provided us with a home for the past 40 years, which has acted as launch pad for our company’s domestic growth and has supported us in establishing JL Audio as a worldwide brand. With the help of Gov. Scott, Enterprise Florida, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and the City of Miramar, we are excited about further expanding our manufacturing operations, creating a host of new jobs, and continuing to be the most sought after manufacturer of audio products for marine, mobile, home, powersports, and ‘anything that moves’; right here in Miramar, Florida.”

Bill Johnson, President and CEO of Enterprise Florida said, “JL Audio’s creation of 30 new jobs in Broward is great news for South Florida. Manufacturers like JL Audio are integral to Florida’s economy as we continue to diversify. I look forward to seeing their continued success and growth in Florida.”

DEO Executive Director Cissy Proctor said, “The expansion of JL Audio is great news for Broward County families. We want to diversify Florida’s economy and grow the manufacturing sector across the state. That’s why Governor Scott’s proposal to permanently eliminate the tax on manufacturing equipment is so important.”

Entrepreneur -- You don’t become an entrepreneur because it’s easy or convenient. You decide to start your own business because you want your life to be meaningful, because you want to feel like your life has a purpose, because you are trying to build something bigger than yourself.

What does that feel like? How does it feel to chase -- and achieve -- your dream? How do you know that you are heading in the right direction?

Finding your purpose doesn’t always come with a parade and a champagne celebration. Sometimes it appears as a quiet, simple moment. That’s how it was for Adrian Gradinaru, co-founder of New York City-based boat rental marketplace Sailo. The website allows people to search, compare and book boats online.

Earlier this summer, Gradinaru was heading home one night this summer, walking through New York City after a long day at work, when he realized he truly was doing work that provided him a sense of purpose. “I felt this interior calm that was sort of amazing,” says Gradinaru. “It’s not about money, it’s not about profit, I feel like we are providing a service that people are actually using and they are enjoying it.”

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