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                    <strong>Business Journal 50 - “No. 9 Breaking Ground Contracting Co.”
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                        Jacksonville Business Journal, July 11, 2008
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                    <strong>Mary Tappouni, president
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                    </strong>Having a solid business plan, working hard and retaining
                    top-notch employees are just a few of the things Mary Tappouni, president of Jacksonville-based <strong>
                        Breaking Ground Contracting Co.</strong>, attributes to her company's success in a highly
                    competitive construction market. 
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                    "We've been growing the past few years because
                    of a combination of things," said Tappouni, who has been in construction for more
                    than 10 years. "A good plan, a lot of hard work and terrific people. I couldn't
                    do it without them." 
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                    That philosophy has led to a 56 percent average annual revenue
                    growth over the past three years, said Tappouni, whose company did not disclose
                    its annual revenue figures outside the independent third party that collected them
                    for The Business Journal list of 50 fastest-growing companies. 
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                    As the company evolved
                    over the years, Tappouni said they found a niche in sustainable construction, something
                    they've been doing for several years. 
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                    "We look at every project with an eye toward
                    the environment," Tappouni said. "Use less, build responsibly, low impact -- that's
                    my personal philosophy. We should all do our part to protect the environment." 
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                    <br />
                    Tappouni
                    is renovating the company offices, which will be certified by the U<strong>.S.
                        Green Building Council's </strong>Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, the industry's
                    most recognized green stamp of approval. 
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                    "We walk the talk," she said. 
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                    Tappouni
                    also believes it's important for Breaking Ground to be involved in community endeavors
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                    "We're building a reputation in the community," Tappouni said. "We want to be a
                    part of everything going on in Jacksonville."
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