A gala was held March 14, 2025, at the Cincinnati Music Hall to recognize the 50 fastest-growing companies led by Miami alumni. Thirteen of them are led by Accountancy graduates. This figure reflects a remarkable growth in the representation of accountancy alumni compared to last year. The RedHawk50 was launched in 2024 “to celebrate the success of Miamians at building companies that will impact the way we live, the way we work and entertain ourselves, the clothes that we wear, and the food that we eat today and in the future,” according to Tim Holcomb, professor and chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship.
Learn more about these companies below.
#3 – Carolina Signs and Wonders
Carolina Signs and Wonders was founded in 2020 in Charlotte, NC, focusing on commercial clients to provide best-in-class signage.
#6 – Harborside Health
Harborside Health was founded in 2004 and boasts over 20 years of experience in asset relifing and clinical documentation integrity. Through sustainable solutions and strong partnerships, Harborside Health empowers its clients to enhance the quality of care for their patients and communities.
#19 – Semify
Semify, founded in 2008, is a white-label services and software platform that helps marketing agencies, enterprise software companies, and franchises achieve digital marketing scale through on-time delivery of digital marketing services.
#20 – Bridge Industries
Bridge Industries is a private holding company founded in 2002 with a mission to buy and build manufacturing, engineering, and field services businesses while preserving a family business and entrepreneurial culture.
#21 – Manning Contracting
Manning Contracting, founded in 2008, is a full-design-build general contractor with a rapidly growing portfolio in both commercial and residential construction, serving the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky markets.
#28 – Somich and Associates, CPAs
Somich & Associates, CPAs, founded in 2019, provides tailored accounting, tax, and advisory services for family-owned businesses. Its dedicated team builds lasting partnerships by simplifying financial complexities, maximizing opportunities, and protecting companies’ bottom line.
#32 – Saucy Brew Works
Established in 2017, Saucy Brew Works is a craft brewery with six locations throughout Ohio.
#33 – Verdant Commercial Capital, LLC
Verdant Commercial Capital, founded in 2017, is one of the top 10 largest independent equipment finance companies in the US. Verdant provides financing solutions for essential business equipment and software in six sectors: Industrial; Manufacturing; Specialty vehicles; Golf, Sports and Entertainment; Renewables/Energy Efficiency; and Technology and Office Automation.
#35 – Impact Advisors
Impact Advisors, founded in 2007, is a leading healthcare management consulting firm comprising clinical, financial, operations and technology experts. It has been designated “Best Place to Work” by Modern Healthcare for 15 years.
#38 – One Florida Bank
In 2019, One Florida Bank (est. 2008), based in Orlando, embarked on a high-growth strategy with a new management team. After raising $115 million of capital, the management team has grown the Bank from $50 million in assets in January 2019 to over $1.8 billion in December 2024.
#40 – Mugsy
Since 2016, Mugsy has evolved into a full men’s clothing brand relentlessly focused on making “damn good-looking and insanely comfortable” clothes.
#50 – No Laying Up
Established in 2014, No Laying Up is a company built around the goal of entertaining, informing, and connecting a community of avid golfers around the world.
