JCB Construction named Regional Supplier of the Year

October 2002 - Orlando-based JCB Construction Inc. has received national praise from the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Along with 11 other businesses, JCB Construction has been designated as a Regional Supplier of the Year.

Companies are evaluated on the basis of history, sales and employment growth, quality of products, delivery of service, competitiveness, community involvement and challenges they overcame.

The council recognized JCB Construction as a class II supplier. This category includes companies with annual sales between $1 million and $10 million.

Founded by Jean Clarkson Butler, JCB Construction has experienced a great deal of growth during its 15-year history. The company started with three employees. By 2001, it had 65 employees.

Sales in 2001 were nearly $8 million, a 6.7 percent increase over 2000. This year, JCB Construction expects to report $8.2 million in sales and forecasts continued growth at an annualized rate of 15 percent.

JCB Construction's clients include the city of Orlando, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, the Orlando Utilities Commission, Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort and Orange County Public Schools.