IQ Formulations Announced as Finalist for 2016 Business of the Year and South Florida Good to Great Awards

IQ Formulations Announced as Finalist for 2016 Business of the Year and South Florida Good to Great Awards

Tamarac, FL, April 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)IQ Formulations, a Tamarac-based nutritional supplement company, was recently announced as a finalist in two highly respected area business awards: the 2016 Business of the Year Awards by the South Florida Business Journal and the South Florida Good to Great Awards by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.

The South Florida Business Journal named IQ Formulations as one of just three finalists in its size category in the publication’s highly regarded Business of the Year Awards. For almost two decades, the Business Journal’s annual awards have honored the region’s top companies which set standards of excellence in their industries and build the South Florida economy through solid business practices, dedication to the community and financial growth. IQ Formulations and CEO Jay Cohen will be officially honored at an upcoming awards program at the Intercontinental Hotel in Miami on April 21, where the winners will be announced.

As a finalist for the 2016 South Florida Good to Great Awards, IQ Formulations was again one of just three companies in its category selected by the Greater Miami Chamber’s esteemed panel of judges from the business schools of Florida International University, Barry University, and Johnson & Wales University. These awards honor businesses throughout the tri-county region that have shown a pattern of transitioning from solid performance to great performance over a four-year period while demonstrating proven leadership and a solid workforce base. After being honored as a finalist at a special reception on April 7, the award winners will be named on April 28 during the South Florida Good to Great Awards Luncheon at the Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne.

“This is an incredible honor for all of us at IQ Formulations to be distinguished as one of the top companies in South Florida by both the Miami Chamber of Commerce and the South Florida Business Journal,” said Jay Cohen, IQ Formulations CEO. “Since the inception of IQ Formulations, we have remained firmly committed to leading the health supplement industry by example, and every day, we continue to advance the field, the economy and the local community. These latest recognitions serve as a testament to those goals and we are extremely grateful to everyone who made this possible.”

In addition to these latest achievements, IQ Formulations was recognized as a 2016 DREAM BIG Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winner by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a gold first-place winner in North America’s 2015 Best in Biz Awards, and was named as one of Florida’s Companies to Watch in 2015 by GrowFL, the state’s economic development group. IQ Formulations was also named to the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest growing private companies for the past two years in a row.

About IQ Formulations

IQ Formulations is one of the most highly regarded and quickly growing health and nutritional supplement companies in the U.S. Founded by industry veteran and IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen, IQ Formulations is headquartered in Tamarac, Florida. The company has become an industry leader known for its uncompromising commitment to professional facilities, top-quality products with amazing results, and superior customer service. Learn more at iqformulations.com.

 

IQ Formulations Announced as Finalist in SFBJ Business of the Year Awards

Leading health and nutritional supplement manufacturer IQ Formulations today was named a finalist in the South Florida Business Journal’s Business of the Year Awards.

The company and its CEO Jay Cohen will be officially honored at an upcoming event on April 21, where the award winners will be announced.

For almost two decades, the annual Business of the Year Awards by the South Florida Business Journal have recognized top South Florida companies for their financial performance, outstanding business practices, and dedication to the local community.

For more information about the Business of the Year Awards and a full list of this year’s finalists, visit the official award page at:

http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/event/136432#information

IQ Formulations Spotlighted in South Florida Business Journal and Sun Sentinel Following 2016 DREAM Big Blue Ribbon Award

IQ Formulations Spotlighted in South Florida Business Journal and Sun Sentinel Following 2016 DREAM Big Blue Ribbon Award

Tamarac, FL, March 03, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Top health and nutritional supplement company IQ Formulations was highlighted by the South Florida Business Journal and the South Florida Sun Sentinel this February, after the company was announced as a 2016 DREAM BIG Blue Ribbon Award winner by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Tamarac-based company was the only South Florida business to receive this highly regarded recognition.

The South Florida Business Journal’s piece, published on February 19, spotlighted both IQ Formulations and its CEO Jay Cohen whose strategic vision has propelled the company to become a recognized leader in the industry. In his interview with SFBJ reporter Emon Reiser, Cohen also shared the company’s plans to expand its product line and nearly double its workforce and operations by the end of 2016.

In its article from February 23, the South Florida Sun Sentinel highlighted IQ Formulations as one of just five companies statewide and the only business from South Florida to receive this award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As the piece from reporter Miriam Valverde notes, this recognition also puts IQ Formulations in the running for the national DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award, which will be announced during the 12th annual America’s Small Business Summit (June 13-15) in Washington D.C. where all 100 Blue Ribbon winners will be honored.

“I would like to thank both the South Florida Business Journal and the Sun Sentinel for highlighting this latest accolade for IQ Formulations,” said Jay Cohen, IQ Formulations CEO. “It is truly an honor to have your hard work and awards spotlighted in leading area publications.”

Jay Cohen, IQ Formulations CEO is known for his innovative business approach as he leads the supplement industry by example. With state-of-the-art facilities, premier quality control processes and a focus on customer service, IQ Formulations is widely recognized not only for business excellence, but also for its numerous philanthropic initiatives.

About IQ Formulations

IQ Formulations is one of the most highly regarded and fastest growing health and nutritional supplement companies in the U.S. Founded by industry veteran and IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen, IQ Formulations is headquartered in Tamarac, Florida. The company has become an industry leader known for its uncompromising commitment to professional facilities, top-quality products with amazing results, and superior customer service. Learn more at iqformulations.com.

South Florida’s IQ Formulations Named U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winner

South Florida’s IQ Formulations Named U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winner

Tamarac, FL, Feb. 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has announced IQ Formulations of Tamarac, Florida as a winner of its annual DREAM BIG Blue Ribbon Small Business Awards®. IQ Formulations was the only South Florida business and one of just five in the state to receive the prestigious distinction, which recognizes 100 nationwide companies for their success and contributions to America’s economic growth and vitality.

IQ Formulations, a fast-growing and highly-respected health and nutritional supplement manufacturer, was selected from a record number of applicants from across the country. Entries were judged on four key categories: strategic planning, employee development, customer service, and community involvement.

The honor enters IQ Formulations into the running for the national DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, and a $10,000 cash prize courtesy of the U.S. Chamber. This national award will be announced at the 12th annual America’s Small Business Summit, taking place June 13-15 in Washington, D.C. where all DREAM BIG Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winners will be honored.

“Small businesses provide a powerful example of what’s possible in our free enterprise system. Day in and day out, these companies exemplify the strong American values of hard work, innovation, persistence, and entrepreneurship,” said U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue. “The Chamber is proud to recognize these tremendous small businesses for all of their achievements.”

This is the latest in a line of distinguished awards for IQ Formulations. The company has been named to the Inc. 5000 list for the past two years, was recently recognized as the gold, first-place winner in North America’s Best in Biz Awards 2015 and was selected as one of Florida’s Companies to Watch for 2015 by the state’s economic development group GrowFL.

“It is such a remarkable honor to be recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, among the top 100 up-and-coming companies in the entire nation,” said IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen. “After years of hard work and a commitment to improving the state of our industry, it’s such a blessing to have the efforts of IQ Formulations recognized. I want to thank the U.S. Chamber, my family, and the incredible team that I work with everyday for making this dream a reality.”

A complete list of this year’s Blue Ribbon Small Business Award® winners is available here.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

About IQ Formulations

IQ Formulations is one of the most highly regarded and quickly growing health and nutritional supplement companies in the U.S. Founded by industry veteran and IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen, IQ Formulations is headquartered in Tamarac, Florida. The company has become an industry leader known for its uncompromising commitment to professional facilities, top-quality products with amazing results, and superior customer service. Learn more at www.iqformulations.com.

CEO Jay Cohen and IQ Formulations Highlighted in Business View Magazine for Incredible Growth and Unique Company Philosophy

CEO Jay Cohen and IQ Formulations Highlighted in Business View Magazine for Incredible Growth and Unique Company Philosophy

Tamarac, FL, Jan. 13, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading nutritional supplement manufacturer IQ Formulations and its CEO Jay Cohen were the focus of a detailed feature piece recently published in Business View Magazine. The eight-page-long article in the publication’s January issue highlights Cohen’s vision of elevating the standards of the supplement industry when creating IQ Formulations in 2010, and the incredible success story that has followed.

“Cohen’s firm has been on an astonishing trajectory of growth since its inception, going from less than $124,000 in 2010 revenue, to 2015 sales of $20 million, today – a growth rate of 5,428 percent over the last three years,” the article states. But as the piece also notes, the CEO was set on doing things his own way, seeking to bring top-quality formulations to an industry that had lost sight of its true purpose.

The response was strong. As Cohen says in the article: “People welcomed it with open arms, because it was such a different philosophy, such a different product line. It brought integrity back into the industry. Our philosophy was to become a vertically integrated company that would put the research, the development, the manufacturing, and the production all under one roof. It was like a breath of fresh air.”

Customers were even willing to pay a premium for the products due to their superiority. “We felt consumers were ready for that,” Cohen continued. “They found that when they drank [our product], they felt better…felt healthier…lost weight and had more energy. It transformed that segment of the marketplace within a year.”

While the company continues to experience overwhelming consumer demand on an ongoing basis, CEO Jay Cohen is sure to regulate the growth to ensure optimum product quality and consistency – part of IQ Formulations’ key commitment to the customers it serves. Built upon a strong belief that it is their duty to help educate people about what they put into their bodies, the company seeks to elevate standards, not just for its own products, but for the supplement industry overall. IQ Formulations’ high-tech facilities, rigorous product testing and elite supplements, as well as its commitment to philanthropy, clearly demonstrate this mission of leading by example.

To read the full article in Business View Magazine, visit: https://www.businessviewmagazine.com/digital-magazines/jan-2016/#62

About IQ Formulations

IQ Formulations is one of the most highly regarded and fastest growing health and nutritional supplement companies in the U.S. Founded by industry veteran and IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen, IQ Formulations is headquartered in Tamarac, Florida. The company has become an industry leader known for its uncompromising commitment to professional facilities, top-quality products with amazing results, and superior customer service. Learn more at iqformulations.com.

IQ Formulations Featured in Inc. Magazine for its Incredible Business Success

IQ Formulations Featured in Inc. Magazine for its Incredible Business Success

Tamarac, FL, Dec. 31, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nutritional supplement leader IQ Formulations and its CEO Jay Cohen were highlighted this week in an excellent profile piece in Inc. Magazine. The detailed article in the top national business publication shares with readers Cohen’s incredible entrepreneurial journey and his inspiration for creating IQ Formulations. It also underscores the company’s unique philosophy including elevating product and business standards, which has catapulted the manufacturer to the top of its industry.

Entitled “How This Nutrition Company Jumped From $120,000 to $20 Million in Sales,” the piece by Darren Heitner focuses on the recipe for success which helped IQ Formulations’ Jay Cohen build the rapidly growing and highly respected company. In the article, Cohen notes that industry experience, an emphasis on relationships, and growth through customer loyalty were key factors to his success. IQ Formulations has also differentiated itself in a saturated market through its commitment to excellence, even creating a fully in-house, vertically-integrated manufacturing process for unprecedented quality control.

“What makes our company different is exactly my basis for getting back into the industry. It’s the quality and efficacy we put into our products,” Cohen said in the article. “We not only built a research and development facility that develops our own products, but we manufacture, produce, package, and distribute internally. There are only about five companies of 50,000 participants in the industry that do it and I’m one of the five.”

The company’s quality over quantity strategy has clearly resonated with consumers, producing incredible sales numbers. As the Inc. piece notes, IQ Formulations grew 16,000 percent over the past five years, creating the stunningly impressive revenue figures included in the article’s title.

IQ Formulations has been featured in the magazine’s renowned Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest growing private companies for the past two years. The company was also recently recognized as the gold, first-place winner in North America’s Best in Biz Awards 2015 and was selected as one of Florida’s Companies to Watch for 2015 by the state’s economic development group GrowFL.

To read the full article from Inc. Magazine, visit: http://www.inc.com/darren-heitner/how-this-nutrition-company-went-from-120-000-to-20-million-in-sales.html.

About IQ Formulations

IQ Formulations is one of the most highly regarded and fastest growing health and nutritional supplement companies in the U.S. Founded by industry veteran and IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen, IQ Formulations is headquartered in Tamarac, Florida. The company has become an industry leader known for its uncompromising commitment to professional facilities, top-quality products with amazing results, and superior customer service. Learn more at iqformulations.com.

Entrepreneur and CEO Jay Cohen Spotlighted in South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine

Entrepreneur and CEO Jay Cohen Spotlighted in South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine

 Tamarac, FL, Dec. 14, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Respected business leader and IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen was highlighted in South Florida Business & Wealth magazine recently for his innovative vision and incredible success in building the now thriving company. A South Florida native, Cohen built the locally owned and operated manufacturing businesses himself, and is committed to sourcing all of his products from the United States, a true rarity in this day in age.

As the article in the publication’s November edition notes, IQ Formulations has quickly risen to the top of its industry under Cohen’s smart and strategic direction. His fast-growing enterprise has been honored with numerous business awards, including recently being named the Fastest-Growing Company of the Year in its size category for all of North America by the Best in Biz Awards.

But it has not always been smooth sailing for the visionary CEO. Cohen had to overcome various obstacles when bootstrapping the company and building it from the ground up, driven by an underlying passion to elevate the standards of the health supplement industry and provide consumers with something better than what was previously on the market.

“I would like to thank South Florida Business & Wealth for its interest in IQ Formulations and my entrepreneurial journey, and for showcasing the remarkable results that have come from our team working together with professionalism and passion” said Cohen. “It is truly humbling to see your life story and achievements laid out so eloquently. It’s an honor to be featured alongside other top local professionals in the leading business publication.”

IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen believes in doing things differently and leading by example. With top-quality products, state-of-the-art facilities, and exceptional customer service, the company is widely recognized for its excellence as an industry leader, as well as its commitment to giving back to the community.

About IQ Formulations

IQ Formulations is one of the most highly regarded and fastest growing health and nutritional supplement companies in the U.S. Founded by industry veteran and IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen, IQ Formulations is headquartered in Tamarac, Florida. The company has become an industry leader known for its uncompromising commitment to professional facilities, top-quality products with amazing results, and superior customer service. Learn more at iqformulations.com.

IQ Formulations Honors Veterans through Support of Wounded Warrior Project

IQ Formulations Honors Veterans through Support of Wounded Warrior Project

Tamarac, FL, Nov. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IQ Formulations, an industry-leading provider of health and nutritional supplements, is proud to announce its support of the Wounded Warrior Project. IQ Formulations has made a generous contribution to help support the Wounded Warrior Project’s mission “to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history.”

The company is seeking to raise awareness about the invaluable direct programs and services that the Wounded Warrior Project provides to meet the needs of injured service members. Specifically, the Wounded Warrior Project® provides aid to veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound on or since September 11, 2001.

“IQ Formulations’ support of the Wounded Warrior Project stems from my family’s own personal experience,” said IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen. “My father was a Vietnam Veteran. Growing up, I remember hearing about my father’s wartime stories and memories which left a very deep impression upon me – inspiring a heartfelt obligation to help injured service members.”

The Wounded Warrior Project helps injured service members not only with their physical wounds, but with their emotional and mental needs as well, including adjusting to their new normal when they return home. IQ Formulations believes that this type of assistance is invaluable, and hopes to inspire other caring community members to contribute to this important cause on November’s observance of Veterans’ Day and all year round.

In addition to IQ Formulations’ commitment to excellence in health and nutritional supplements through its leading products and facilities, the company is devoted to giving back to the community through philanthropic means.

With top-quality products, outstanding facilities, unparalleled customer service and industry-leading standards, IQ Formulations had established a nationwide reputation for excellence in the health and nutritional supplement industry. The company has been named to Inc. Magazine’s 5000 fastest growing companies in the country for the past two years, and was honored as one of GrowFL’s Florida Companies to Watch in 2015.

Learn more about IQ Formulations: www.iqformulations.com.

Learn more about the Wounded Warrior Project: www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.

About IQ Formulations

IQ Formulations is one of the most highly regarded and quickly growing health and nutritional supplement companies in the U.S. Founded by industry veteran and IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen, IQ Formulations is headquartered in Tamarac, Florida. The company has become an industry leader known for its uncompromising commitment to professional facilities, top-quality products with amazing results, and superior customer service. Learn more at iqformulations.com.

IQ Formulations Announces Charitable Gift to National Alliance to End Homelessness in Recognition of National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week

IQ Formulations Announces Charitable Gift to National Alliance to End Homelessness in Recognition of National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week

Tamarac, FL , Nov. 24, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IQ Formulations, an industry-leading provider of health and nutritional supplements, today announced its charitable support of the National Alliance to End Homelessness (The Alliance). With Thanksgiving right around the corner kicking off the holiday season, IQ Formulations is giving back by providing financial support to the homeless community, and by helping raise awareness following National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week which took place November 14 – 22, 2015.

The National Alliance to End Homelessness is dedicated to preventing homelessness through improving policy, building capacity and educating opinion leaders. Through its Center for Capacity Building, the Alliance assists communities nationwide with transforming policy solutions and effective best practices into real, on-the-ground programs. The Homelessness Research Institute (HRI), the Alliance’s research and education arm, collects critical data that helps shape the Alliance’s services and programs delivered to the homeless community, such as how-to kits and technical assistance trainings.

“IQ Formulations feels privileged to be able to help people each and every day become the healthiest versions of themselves through our health and nutritional supplements,” said IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen. “While we are thankful for our ability to provide healthful solutions, we also feel tremendous compassion toward the homeless community – especially as we approach the holiday season. With over 600,000 homeless Americans, many due to uncontrollable circumstances, it is an even more meaningful privilege for IQ Formulations to help this community through our support of the National Alliance to End Homelessness.”

IQ Formulations is dedicated to helping those in need – especially those without homes. The homeless community is comprised of families, children, teenagers, veterans, the elderly and people with disabilities that live amid desperate conditions and instability. IQ Formulations is committed to providing support to help end to homelessness so that no American should live in such devastation. The company hopes that the announcement of its meaningful gift will inspire a communal call-to-action to join in its benevolent spirit of giving, especially as the holiday season approaches.

Learn more about IQ Formulations: www.iqformulations.com.

Learn more about the National Alliance to End Homelessness: www.endhomelessness.org/.

About IQ Formulations

IQ Formulations is one of the most highly regarded and quickly growing health and nutritional supplement companies in the U.S. Founded by industry veteran and IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen, IQ Formulations is headquartered in Tamarac, Florida. The company has become an industry leader known for its uncompromising commitment to professional facilities, top-quality products with amazing results, and superior customer service. Learn more at iqformulations.com.

IQ Formulations Supports National Breast Cancer Foundation and Raises Awareness During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

IQ Formulations Supports National Breast Cancer Foundation and Raises Awareness During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Tamarac, FL (PRWEB) October 12, 2015

To help raise awareness this October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, IQ Formulations today announced its charitable donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The National Breast Cancer Foundation is dedicated to providing help and inspiring hope in those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services.

The annual campaign to increase breast cancer awareness each October is an opportune time to remind women and their families about the importance of early detection through regular mammograms. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, making breast cancer one of the leading health crises for women in the United States.

“I am deeply and personally committed to donating to this charity in honor of my angel of a grandmother who lost her fight to breast cancer,” said IQ Formulations CEO Jay Cohen. “Today, there is still no known cure for breast cancer. I hope that our support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s initiatives can help the organization inspire women who have been affected, and educate all women about the importance of regular checkups since early identification is critical to the survival of those diagnosed with breast cancer.”

The National Breast Cancer Foundation offers a National Mammography Program that provides mammograms for women who are uninsured or cannot afford them. IQ Formulations hopes that raising awareness this month about the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s free early detection initiative will help save lives.

IQ Formulations is also calling on the community to spread the word about this initiative, viewing this important issue as a collective responsibility. Education and awareness are the first steps to helping people overcome serious health challenges, which is why IQ Formulations remains dedicated to providing philanthropic support to various health-related non-profits including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Jackson Center for Conductive Education, Camp Fiesta, Wounded Warrior Project, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the American Humane Association.

With top-quality products, outstanding facilities, unparalleled customer service and industry-leading standards, IQ Formulations has established a nationwide reputation for excellence in health and nutritional supplements. The company has been named to Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing private companies list for the past two years and was also honored as one of GrowFL’s Companies to Watch for 2015.

Learn more about IQ Formulations at http://iqformulations.wpengine.com.

Learn more about the National Breast Cancer Foundation at http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org.

About IQ Formulations

IQ Formulations is one of the most highly regarded and quickly growing health and nutritional supplement companies in the U.S. Founded by industry veteran and CEO Jay Cohen, IQ Formulations is headquartered in Tamarac, Florida. The company has become an industry leader known for its uncompromising commitment to professional facilities, top-quality products with amazing results, and superior customer service. Learn more at iqformulations.com.