As we enter a new month, a new season in the abundance of spring – I’m also reminded of our unique diversity that makes 8-koi.

Recently, I was deeply moved by a heartfelt testimonial that underscored the importance of women's success in our industry, particularly from the perspective of someone who has spent over three decades navigating the complexities of the DoD and federal government.

Being a minority-owned business in this arena is a rarity and I'm profoundly grateful for the trust and support each of you has shown us.

Here's a snippet of what was shared with me:

"In the spirit of Women's History Month, it's extremely uplifting to witness women excel in your industry. Having worked in and around the DoD/federal government for over 30 years, it's rare to see Asian women lead (and own) companies."

When I founded 8-koi, my vision was clear: to establish a workplace where individuals could unite for a common purpose, providing for their families while nurturing a happy and fulfilling environment where legacies could endure.

I firmly believe that by being exemplary employers, we inherently become superior service providers to our clients. Our actions are guided by our core values – Passion, Excellence, Dependability, Thoughtfulness – which serve as the compass directing our every decision and action.

At 8-koi, we're more than just a design, build, staff, and supply company. We're dedicated to nurturing relationships, building trust and delivering optimal value promptly to all our stakeholders. We take pride in fostering an emotionally intelligent workplace where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to contribute meaningfully.

I extend my heartfelt appreciation for your trust and support. Together we will continue to shape the future of 8-koi and make a positive impact in our community and industry.

Your feedback is invaluable in this journey. Please connect and share.

With gratitude,

PROGRESS WITH OUR 4 Ps:

People, Programs, Processes and Pipeline

Our 8-koi team continues to gain traction going into the second quarter of 2024 by executing excellent Human Touch operations. 

Here are some of our highlights:

PEOPLE:

This quarter I had the opportunity to meet new team members and we continue to ramp up hiring for the ORR Sponsored Services contract. We recently welcomed 22 of our newest employees to the team!

PROGRAMS:

Construction

8-koi continues working active projects:

·    Prime Contractor for four active projects at NAS Jacksonville

·    City of Oviedo Solary Park Connectivity Project

·    City of Kissimmee Oak Street Community Center Interior Concrete Work

Design Engineering

Cape Design Engineering successfully captured contracts supporting multiple federal, state and county agencies.

Some projects include:

·    Subcontractor support to help design to Replace Chillers JDMTA at Patrick Space Force Base

·    Subcontractor support to help design Butts Park - Pump Improvement

·    City of Ft. Pierce Misc Continuing Engineering Services

·    City of Ormond Beach Continuing Engineering Services

·    Design Building AA project at Palm Beach State College (PBSC)

·    Gas Station Roof Replacement

·    City of Cocoa Beach Dune ADA Ramps

·    Subcontractor support to help design NEX Sump Replacement

·    Subcontractor support to help design VWC2 Chilled Water Addition

Technical Administration

We've continued hiring for the ORR Sponsored Services contract and are supporting multiple proposal efforts with the Healthcare and Design Engineering Divisions.

PIPELINE:

In Q1 2024, we won a total of 10 contracts and we’ve identified 54 new business development opportunities that we are evaluating for pursuit.

PROCESS:

Our traction efforts progress as we continue to receive quarterly EOS Training. 

As a team we continue to build on our strengths and evolve to keep our customers satisfied. 8-koi team members are dedicated to engaging and keeping our customers happy. We appreciate each of you and the trust you place in us. 

As always, your questions, suggestions and thoughtful emails are welcome. 

Onward,

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Pictured above left: COO, Dean Rosenquist, and CEO, Inga Young, were on hand to share a great time and discuss EDWOSB, government contracting and engineering capabilities at the SAME Space Coast Post Small Business Industry Day in February.

Pictured above right: COO, Dean Rosenquist, and Recruiter, May Rilo, participated in the Multi School South-Central Job and Career Fair on April 9, in Brevard County, where they engaged with 200 students from Cocoa Beach, Eau Gallie, Melbourne, Satellite and West Shore schools.

Pictured above: 8-koi's Sirena Ozzello and Inga Young are all smiles on the beautiful greens of Baytree National Golf Links in support of the Women In Defense Space Coast 7th Annual Sandbagger Invitational Golf Tournament on May 10th, an annual event that raises funds for STEM Scholarships.

DESIGN - BUILD - STAFF - SUPPLY

Our Leadership Team is ready to learn more about how 8-koi and CDE can help to meet your EDWOSB goals for 2024.

Congratulations to the 2024 Class of NASA's Lunabotics Challenge!

See the competition replay and list of winners at NASA.gov.

See more about the arena that was built by 8-koi Construction and opened in 2022 at 8-koi.com.

Professionals

(and their pups)

Welcome Here!

View all open positions.

Contact our Recruiting Team to submit your resume and learn more about our pet-friendly workplace.

PASSION | EXCELLENCE | DEPENDABILITY | THOUGHTFULNESS

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

8-koi and its wholly owned subsidiary, Cape Design Engineering (CDE) are Equal Opportunity Employers. 8-koi and CDE do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

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