In the Headlines

Our esteemed President and Founder, Paul Toomey, was recently featured in an article from The Tampa Bay Business Journal! The article highlights Paul as one of two Tampa Bay business leaders who were named Florida winners of EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year award.

The Entrepreneur of the Year award is the leading competitive program for entrepreneurs and executives of high-growth companies. Paul was selected by an independent panel of past winners, top CEOs, and business leaders for his entrepreneurial spirit, strong sense of purpose, and substantial contributions to building long-term value for his company and the workforce industry.

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For the second consecutive year, Geographic Solutions has received multiple honors during the 2025 North American Inspiring Workplaces Awards ceremony held in Chicago! The company was listed among the Top 100 most inspiring workplaces and was named a winner within the Inspiring Tech Company of the Year category.

The selection committee recognized Geographic Solutions for its sustained growth, ability to communicate effectively, and dedication to fostering a positive workplace that empowers employees. These honors celebrate our success in creating an inspiring, inclusive, supportive, and welcoming culture for all.

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Geographic Solutions’ VOS Sapphire software suite was shortlisted in not just one, but four categories for the prestigious 2025 SaaS Awards! 
The company’s flagship solution was shortlisted in the following categories.

• Best Bespoke or Specialized SaaS Solution
• Best AI-Powered SaaS Solution
• Best SaaS Product for Cybersecurity 
• Best SaaS Solution for HR & Workforce Management

Operated by The Cloud Awards, the SaaS Awards recognizes organizations that are pushing the boundaries within the software-as-a-service industry. This includes companies that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to innovation, drive outstanding results for their customers, and deliver a seamless user experience. 

Finalists will be revealed on July 22, 2025, with winners announced in August. 

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We have teamed up with Microsoft to release a case study highlighting how we are leveraging Microsoft Azure's AI capabilities in our VOS Sapphire AI software. This study shows how the collaboration aims to connect job seekers with meaningful career opportunities while empowering employers to identify candidates who meet their requirements.

But don’t just take our word for it. The study also includes testimony from clients and insights from Geographic Solutions’ Paul Toomey and Melina Tabares to showcase the benefits of VOS Sapphire AI and the positive impact our software has had on our clients in Georgia and Texas since its launch.

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Geographic Solutions’ President and Founder, Paul Toomey, has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Florida Award winner! Paul was selected by an independent panel of past winners, top CEOs, and business leaders for his entrepreneurial spirit, strong sense of purpose, and substantial contributions to building long-term value for his company and the workforce industry. 

The Entrepreneur Of The Year award is the leading competitive program for entrepreneurs and executives of high-growth companies. For 40 years, EY US has honored visionary entrepreneurs who are reshaping industries, influencing communities, and delivering lasting value. This award acknowledges various types of business leaders for their inventiveness, bravery, and entrepreneurial drive. 

“Receiving the Entrepreneur Of The Year award is an incredible honor, which I’m proud to share with the entire Geographic Solutions team,” said Toomey. “This achievement celebrates our dedication to delivering solutions that build long-term value for our clients, users, and the communities we serve, not just in Florida, but across the nation.”

It celebrates original founders who have either bootstrapped their startups from the ground up or secured external funding to expand their enterprises; innovative CEOs who have introduced transformative ideas within existing organizations to elevate their paths; and leaders of multigenerational family businesses who have redefined traditional business models to enhance future sustainability. 

As a Florida award winner, Paul is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 National Awards. The National Award winners, including the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®. 

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Our President and Founder, Paul Toomey, has released his latest article as a Forbes Business Council member, spotlighting Vocational Rehabilitation. This insightful read explores how VR programs bridge the employment gap for individuals with disabilities, create a more inclusive and robust job market, and ultimately empower them to thrive in the workforce and achieve economic independence.  

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Geographic Solutions has been named a honoree of Fast Company’s 2025 World Changing Ideas Awards in the Enduring Impact: 15+ Years in Business category. The annual recognition honors bold and transformative efforts that tackle the world’s most pressing issues—from fresh sustainability initiatives and cutting-edge AI developments to ambitious pursuits of social equity that are helping mold the world.

This year’s award recognized Geographic Solutions’ work in developing and launching the Entry to Employment (E2E) Network in partnership with the California Prison Industry Authority and the California Employment Development Department. The E2E Network leverages Geographic Solutions’ Virtual OneStop Reentry Employment Opportunities system to provide justice-involved individuals with the necessary tools and resources to help them find employment before reentering society. 

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Fast Company for our impactful work on the E2E Network,” said Paul Toomey, the Founder and President of Geographic Solutions. “This award underscores our enduring commitment to using our software in transformative ways to help individuals find employment, minimize unemployment durations, reduce recidivism, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of workforce development agencies.”

This year’s awards, featured on fastcompany.com, showcase 50 winners across 12 categories and 50 additional winners across industries, for a total of 100 outstanding projects. A panel of Fast Company editors and reporters selected the winners from a pool of more than 1,500 entries and judged applications based on their impact, sustainability, design, creativity, scalability, and ability to improve society.

“The World Changing Ideas Awards have always been about showcasing the art of the possible,” says Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “We’re proud to recognize the organizations and leaders that are making meaningful progress on the biggest issues of our time.”

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A recent article from the Des Moines Business Record spotlights the upcoming launch of Iowa’s unemployment system, which Geographic Solutions developed in partnership with Iowa Workforce Development.

The article highlights Geographic Solutions’ involvement in helping the State of Iowa modernize its decades-old unemployment system. It also details the system’s benefits and how it will enhance the experience for individuals and employers.

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Geographic Solutions’ President and Founder, Paul Toomey, has been named a finalist for the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Florida Award! Paul was selected by an independent panel of judges for his entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, and lasting impact in building long-term value. 

The Entrepreneur of the Year program, now in its 40th year, celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world’s most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and making a profound impact on communities. 

Regional award winners will be announced on June 13 during a special celebration in Orlando. The winners will then be considered by the National judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®.

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Our partners at North Carolina Department of Adult Correction have published an insightful blog post exploring how their innovative NCWorks system is bridging the employment gap for justice-impacted individuals. 

By connecting them with valuable workforce resources before their release, this innovative system is designed to cultivate opportunities, reduce recidivism, and foster meaningful employment.

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