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Geographic Solutions was recently honored at the 2025 Tampa Bay Inno Awards ceremony on November 18, 2025. This marks the second consecutive year that Geographic Solutions has been named an honoree on this prestigious list, celebrating the talent, creativity, and strategies that shape the Tampa Bay tech ecosystem. 

This is the first time Geographic Solutions has been selected in the Partnership of the Year category for the company’s collaborative work with the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) to launch the Entry to Employment (E2E) Network successfully. Powered by Geographic Solutions VOS REO software, the E2E Network is a game-changer for building pathways from prison back into society, and ultimately, into the workplace. 

This recognition underscores Geographic Solutions’ commitment to continually innovating within our product development and leveraging the strength of our partnerships to create impactful solutions. Geographic Solutions is proud to be among the 23 local innovators recognized for the 2025 Tampa Bay Inno Awards.

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Please join us in extending a huge congratulations to our President and Founder, Paul Toomey, for being recognized as the Tech Leader of the Year by the 2025 Tampa Bay Tech Awards.

This prestigious award recognizes Paul for his outstanding contributions to creating long-term value for his company, the workforce development industry, and the Tampa Bay community. The Tampa Bay Tech Awards celebrate exceptional technology leaders, organizations, projects, and professionals across seven categories.

"This recognition is a great honor, not just for me, but for the entire Geographic Solutions team," said Paul Toomey, President and Founder of Geographic Solutions. "Our success comes from a shared vision to create an innovative ecosystem of software solutions that serves a diverse range of job seekers, from skilled professionals to individuals facing barriers to employment."

The Tech Leader of the Year award specifically honors a C-level executive who has made a significant impact on their organization and the broader technology industry. It highlights leaders who drive transformative changes, champion innovation, and advance the technology sector. This recognition builds on a series of recent honors, including the 2025 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Florida Award, selection to the 2025 Tampa Bay Titan 100, and invitations to join both the Fast Company Impact Council and Forbes Business Council as a respected thought leader.

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Geographic Solutions’ President and Founder, Paul Toomey, has been named a 2025 Tampa Bay Titan 100 honoree! This honor recognizes Paul’s outstanding leadership, innovative spirit, and clear sense of purpose. It also reflects his significant contributions to building long-term value for his company, the workforce industry, and the Tampa Bay business community. 

The Titan 100 program recognizes Tampa Bay’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry, using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion. 

Collectively, the 2025 Tampa Bay Titan 100 and their companies employ upwards of 235,000 individuals and generate over $56 billion in annual revenue, an impressive set of statistics. Honorees were recognized at the Tampa Bay Titan 100 Awards Celebration on October 30, 2025.

This recognition follows Paul’s recent achievements, including winning the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Florida Award and being a finalist in the Tech Leader of the Year category at the Tampa Bay Tech Awards.

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For the third year in a row, Geographic Solutions has been named to Inc.’s annual Power Partner award list! The company was recognized in two categories: Technology & Development and SaaS Products.

Geographic Solutions has been recognized for its dedication to building mutually beneficial relationships with its clients and partners. This focus on collaboration has enabled Geographic Solutions to consistently innovate, drive economic growth, and achieve successful outcomes for its stakeholders. The company was selected in the Technology & Development and SaaS Products categories based on several criteria, including receiving top reviews from Geographic Solutions' clients.

“Earning a place on Inc.’s Power Partner list for the third year in a row reflects our commitment to innovation and creating solutions that truly make a difference,” said Paul Toomey, the Founder and President of Geographic Solutions. “Our success is built on strong partnerships that empower our clients and drive meaningful economic impact. We’re proud to help them achieve their goals and create meaningful outcomes together."

“The entrepreneurial journey and community are core to Inc.’s mission, and it’s a true honor to celebrate this year’s Inc. Power Partners — the companies dedicated to helping small businesses and entrepreneurs,” says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “Whether they’re coordinating complex marketing campaigns or reliably supporting the day-to-day infrastructure of growing companies, these honorees aren’t simply B2B providers — they are true partners in helping businesses grow and succeed.”  

The prestigious list celebrates B2B organizations across the country that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and assisting their partners to grow. Companies on the Inc. Power Partner list received top marks from clients for being instrumental in helping leadership navigate the dynamic world of startups. These B2B partners support entrepreneurs across various facets of the business, including hiring, compliance, infrastructure development, cloud migration, fundraising, and more, allowing founders to focus on their core missions. 

To view the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/power-partner-awards.

For the 12th consecutive year, Geographic Solutions has been named to Tampa Bay Business Journal’s ‘The List’ for the Largest Software Developers in Tampa Bay. The company was recognized for its continued growth over the past decade.

The Tampa Bay Business Journal's ‘The List’ showcases over 1,000 of the largest companies in their fields across the Tampa Bay area.  The Largest Software Developers list features the top 32 software development companies in the area based on employee size, revenue, the number of developers employed, and more.

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Join us in congratulating our esteemed President and Founder, Paul Toomey, for being named a finalist in the Tech Leader of the Year category for the Tampa Bay Tech Awards! 

Paul was recognized as a finalist for his significant contributions to building long-term value for his company, the workforce industry, and the Tampa Bay community. The Tampa Bay Tech Awards honor and celebrate our talented community of technology leaders, organizations, projects, and professionals in various specialties at various levels with awards in 7 categories.

Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on November 7th, at Armature Works in Tampa Bay. 

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Geographic Solutions announces the addition of Tobi Cates as the company’s Senior Manager of Customer Success and Growth.

Cates brings over 21 years of combined experience in the private and public sectors with a proven track record of successfully modernizing state systems and fostering innovation in public sector technology. In her new role, Cates will focus on enhancing client success, strengthening key relationships with state and local agencies, increasing product adoption, and driving market growth within the Unemployment Insurance (UI) and workforce development industries. She will also be the primary UI sales representative in the western half of the United States. 

“We are honored to welcome Tobi to the team,” said Deane Toler, Director of Sales and Marketing for Geographic Solutions. “Tobi's extensive industry background and expertise in modernizing systems for government agencies will be crucial in helping our clients achieve their goals with our software, while also creating new growth opportunities and expanding Geographic Solutions' national reach.”

In her previous role, Cates served as Director of Workforce Services at eSystems, Inc., where she led client engagement and business development for the unemployment insurance and workforce division. She also managed proposal efforts and consultative sales to state agencies. Before that, Tobi worked at FAST Enterprises as a UI Industry Consultant, focusing on developing vertical and horizontal sales relationships across government agencies and advising C-suite executives on market intelligence and client engagement strategies. Cates holds a B.A. in Communications from Thomas Edison State University in New Jersey.
 

Geographic Solutions is thrilled to welcome Chad Carter as the company’s new Senior Client Services Executive. 

In his new role, Carter will focus on building and strengthening relationships with clients and stakeholders, as well as providing valuable training and learning opportunities for both internal teams and external audiences. He will also serve as a key resource for business development, conduct on-site client visits to gather direct feedback, as well as attend industry and government events.

"Chad’s extensive experience and knowledge of the workforce development industry and public sector make him an invaluable addition to our team and, more importantly, for our clients”, said Deane Toler, Director of Sales & Marketing at Geographic Solutions. “His unique understanding of the needs of job seekers, employers, and government programs will be crucial -- ensuring we not only provide cutting-edge software, but that we listen carefully to the needs of government agencies and our users.”

Carter joins Geographic Solutions following 11 years as the Director of Workforce Programs and Systems for the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. In his previous role, he managed teams dedicated to strengthening connections between job seekers and employers through innovative programs and system implementations. Chad earned a BA in Organizational Communication from the State University of New York - Regents. Prior to his time in the public sector, he primarily worked in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition within the defense and aerospace industries.
 

What’s driving change in today's labor market? The answer is a complex mix of technological, demographic, and behavioral changes. In a recent Forbes Business Council article, Geographic Solutions’ President and Founder, Paul Toomey, explores five key trends that are fueling this transformation.

In his article, Paul highlights everything from significant demographic changes and AI's profound impact on entry-level positions to the growing popularity of alternative career paths among workers. 

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As labor shortages persist, companies need to look beyond traditional hiring methods. Geographic Solutions’ President and Founder, Paul Toomey, discusses this in his latest article as a member of the Fast Company Impact Council. In the article, Paul explains how overlooked talent pools, such as second-chance workers or graduates of prison education programs, can help struggling industries fill key employment gaps. 

By changing perceptions and implementing strategic programs, forward-thinking companies can access a dependable source of millions of skilled workers while also making a positive social impact.

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