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Letter to the Editor
Tuesday April 24
See Progress Honored as One of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
See Progress has been recognized as one of the “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation. See Progress was honored at an awards ceremony during the third annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business event in April."Michigan 50 Companies to Watch is a unique awards program designed to shine the spotlight on second-stage companies,” said Mark Lange, executive director of the Edward Lowe Foundation, a not-for-profit operating foundation based in Michigan.
The foundation’s mission is to “champion the entrepreneurial spirit” by encouraging entrepreneurial cultures in communities throughout the country and helping second-stage companies learn from each other.
"When it comes to a robust economy, second-stage entrepreneurs play a critical role because they generate new jobs and sustainable growth,” Lange noted. “And yet, they’re not often recognized or appreciated for the impact they have on the economy or the community.”
See Progress provides Internet-based customer service solutions for the automotive collision repair and new home construction industries. Its primary services, AutoWatch(R) and New Home Watch(R), allow consumers and business partners to literally see the progress of collision repairs and new home construction through digital images shown on customers' websites.
“We are very pleased to have received this award,” commented Dave Henderson, President of See Progress. “We are excited to play a small but vital role in the rebirth of the new Michigan economy. This award is a significant milestone for us, marking many years of innovation and hard work.”
Companies nominated for the “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” list must be second-stage companies, defined as having 6 to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating $750,000 to $50 million in annual revenue or working capital from investors or grants. In addition, the companies must be privately held and headquartered in Michigan.
Winners were selected by the Michigan Certified Development Corporation, Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center, the Small Business Association of Michigan, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the U.S. Small Business Administration-Michigan, and the Edward Lowe Foundation.
Judges evaluated the nominees’ demonstrated intent and capacity to grow based on one or more of the following:
- Employee or sales growth
- Exceptional entrepreneurial leadership
- Sustainable competitive advantage
- Other notable factors that showcase the company's success.
The AutoWatch system allows vehicle owners to view digital photos of their vehicle via the Internet throughout the repair process through a fully customized and unique Body Shop website. The latest vehicle repair status from the shop is displayed along with the estimated delivery date and a convenient email link to the assigned service advisor.
New Home Watch provides digital photography of a new home construction from “foundation to finish.” New Home Watch is a turn-key system providing photographers, application, and image hosting. Home buyers can see weekly photos showing the progress of their new home construction through the customized and interactive builder’s website, and receive a photo album upon completion.
See Progress, Inc. is a pioneer of Internet-based, patented visual monitoring systems, and is based in Brighton, Michigan.
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