2019 Industry Appreciation Awards recognizes local businesses and non-profits Marilyn Santiago, with Creative Architectural Resin Products (CARP) shows her excitement after winning the award for business Startup of the Year during the 2019 Industry Appreciation Awards Friday October 25, 2019. The awards celebrate the Lee County business community and recognize the great work of local
Firm overcomes obstacles, setbacks to reach real success The cliche it’s always an honor just to be nominated for an award holds true for most people. But when Fort Myers–based Creative Architectural Resin Products recently won Startup of the Year at the 2019 Industry Appreciation Awards in Fort Myers, it was a sign the
SNEAK PEAK: Marilyn Santiago One of our panelists for this year’s event is none other than Marilyn Santiago, a woman that is smashing glass ceilings in the male-dominated industries media and construction. Few times you can find such a versatile, cool and talented human being as Marilyn Santiago. Born and raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico,
Women in Construction Marilyn Santiago President, Creative Architectural Resin Products, and chair, Southwest Florida NAWIC 297 chapter FOUNDED Began in October 2015, and now operates out of a 6,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fort Myers. The company, which has five employees and uses subcontractors, brought in about $500,000 in revenue in 2017.
