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RCC Associates is Ranked Among The 50th Fastest Growing
Women-Owned/Led Businesses in North America

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL—OCTOBER 2008—RCC Associates General Contractors, which has grown from $19 million in revenues to $105.1 million over the course of the last nine years, has been recognized as one of North America’s fastest growing Women-Owned/Led Businesses.

Headed by Beverly Raphael, who succeeded her late husband, Richard, in 1998, RCC Associates has become one of the nation’s most sought-after buildout contractors, specializing in high end retail, restaurants, spas, financial institutions and corporate offices. The South Florida-based company has built more than 1,500 assignments in 22 states over the course of its 37-year history.

Entrepreneur magazine, in partnership with the Women Presidents’ Organization, notified finalists this week and will be hosting the top 50 finalists in New York in December at the WPO 50 Fastest awards ceremony. Earlier this year the Center for Leadership at Florida International University (FIU), in partnership with The Commonwealth Institute, ranked RCC sixth on their list of the top 50 Florida Women-Led businesses.

RCC, which enjoys the distinction of being one of the few women-owned general contracting firms in the US, employs 82 associates, 32 percent of which are women.

Another well-earned niche for RCC is the company’s recognition as an industry leader and a community benefactor. For company President Beverly Raphael 2008 recognition and achievement includes winning the Sun-Sentinel Excalibur Award, which recognizes business leaders in Broward and Palm Beach counties and Ernst & Young’s Florida Entrepreneur of the Year® in the Real Estate and Construction category