Economic Development Futures Journal

Monday, January 05, 2004

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Naples, Florida-Based Arthrex: Case Study on How to Grow a Tech Firm

Everyone looks for examples of how to spur the growth of tech firms. The example I would offer is Arthex of Naples, Florida, which is a leading provider of medical instruments for arthroscopic surgery.

The most important ingredient in this case is "blood, sweet and tears" by the founding entrepreneur and an unwillingness to become deterred from his vision. Second, take help from those that can give it when you need it. The EDC in the Naples area has helped Arthex to expand 4 times. An important lesson from this case is that "quality of life really matters" to companies like Arthex and its customers.

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