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1 July 2012 | GB 17 RANKCOMPANYINDUSTRYCHIEF EXECUTIVENUMBER OF EMPLOYEESYEAR FOUNDEDWEBSITE2011 REVENUE2010 REVENUE1 HealtH ManageMent associates inc. CollierHealthcareGary D. Newsome40, $ billion$ billionOwns and operates 71 acute-care hospitals in 15 states throughout the United States, including Charlotte Regional Medical Center, Lehigh Regional Medical Center, Peace River Regional Medical Center, Physicians Regional Medical Center Collier Boulevard and Physi-cians Regional Medical Center Pine Ridge.

2 It s a Fortune 500 Company named to Fortune Magazine s World s Most Admired Companies MeMorial HealtH systeM leeHealthcareJames R. Nathan10, $ billion$ billionLee Memorial Health System includes Cape Coral Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Lee Memorial Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center, The Children s Hospital of Southwest Florida and The Rehabilitation Hospital. One of five healthcare centers in the nation to receive the American Hospital Association s Nova Award for collaboration with community agencies in 2010.

3 Received three awards from the Florida Hospital Association: Community Benefit Award for creating and sustaining the Bob Janes Behavioral Triage Center, Best Hospital Workplace in Florida and recognized for effectiveness in eliminating central line-associated blood stream infections in s Fas inc. leeClothing retailerDavid F. Dyer4, $ billion$ billionA specialty retailer of private-branded women s clothing, intimates, complementary accessories and other non-clothing gift items. It began as a small boutique on Sanibel Island and today operates 1,256 stores in 48 states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico under the Chico s, White House | Black Market, Soma Intimates and Boston Proper HealtHcare systeM CollierHealthcareAllen Weiss, , $ billion$ billionThe NCH Healthcare System is a full-service, not-for-profit integrated healthcare system with 715 beds in two hospitals, which collaborates with 650 independent physicians to care for more than 30.

4 000 patients annually. NCH Downtown Naples Hospital and NCH North Naples Hospital total more than 145,000 census days to patients each year. Outpatient facilities include walk-in, wellness and rehabilitation centers, as well as wound-care facilities and infusion centers in Collier and Lee counties. NCH s emergency departments had more than 87,000 visits last year. In 2012, NCH received numerous commendations, including top 5 percent in the nation for cardiac year s 48 Top Companies listing shows that Southwest Florida s economy is still climbing out of the recession.

5 Nearly two-thirds of those surveyed reported increases in gross annual revenues, while others remained flat or fell a similar picture to 2011 s the upswing were healthcare-related opera-tions and tech firms. Judging by the revenue figures of some businesses a motorcycle dealer and home-the-ater company, for example the public has embraced spending on life s finer things. Several construc-tion companies and developers on the list suffered blows, but a few managed to show growth, largely by expanding their services and geographic boundaries.

6 The listing s top 10 changed from last year due to lackluster performances, a newcomer to the rank-ings and a company that did not participate. Most in that group reported higher revenues in 2011, including Arthrex Inc., which broke the billion dol-lar mark in list is compiled from information provided by privately held companies and from public informa-tion where it s available. Results are based on gross revenue, with a minimum requirement of $8 million. The net income whether companies made a profit or experienced a loss and by how much is not presented.

7 Law firms and chain hotels are among the indus-tries not listed because of inequitable reporting prac-tices. In addition, insurance firms were asked to base their gross revenues on commissions rather than pre-miums to make it more know that some companies that would qual-ify might not be on the list, and we d like to hear about them for future consideration. If you know of one, please contact Editor Phil Borchmann at or (239) on for the 2012 list of Southwest Florida s top 48 The Compiled by Kristie Aronow photogrAphy by Alex stAffordOur annual ranking of Southwest Florida s top companies16 GB | j u ly 2012 Leader of the Pack: gary newsome heads health management Associates inc.

8 , on the top Companies 2012 | GB 19 RANKCOMPANYINDUSTRYCHIEF EXECUTIVENUMBER OF EMPLOYEESYEAR FOUNDEDWEBSITE2011 REVENUE2010 REVENUE9 leesar leeHealthcare supply chain managementRobert $ million$ millionThis summer, LeeSar will move to the 202,000-square-foot Regional Service Center in Fort Myers, expanding from the original 60,000-square-foot facility. The company was honored in 2011 with The Senator s Choice Award for the most innovative company in the State of Florida by Sen. Michael Bennett. Annually, the company donates medical supplies for Neigh-borhood Health Clinic in coMMunities inc.

9 LeeDeveloper and homebuilderDavid $158 million$363 millionBased in Bonita Springs, WCI has initiated sales and construction activity in nine communi-ties totaling 24 neighborhoods. The company created and distributed MyWCi iPad application to all new homeowners and received the Transformation Award from the Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership and Best Promotional Item recognition by Lee County Build-ing Industry Association. WCI s community involvement includes fundraising for United Way, Susan G. Komen, Harry Chapin and All Faiths food banks, Sunshine construction inc.

10 CollierConstruction managementF. Fred $144 million$ millionManhattan Construction Inc. focuses on commercial and government projects as well as solar construction. It recently completed the Boston Red Sox spring training facility in South Fort Myers. The company received Summit Awards in 2011 from the Lee Building Industry Association, including: Best Commercial Contractor Project Hospitality for Seminole Hard Rock Casino Parking Garage and Pedestrian Bridge; and Best Commercial Contractor Proj-ect Restaurant for Hard Rock Caf.