We are proud to be certified as a Pet Centric Employer, demonstrating our commitment to the well-being of our employees and their pets. From special ‘Dog Day‘ events and outdoor spaces at HQ to offering pet insurance as an employee benefit, 8-koi strives to create a pet-friendly workplace because we know the value that furry friends contribute to well-being and productivity.
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“When I started 8-koi, I wanted to be a better employer where people worked together for a common goal to provide for their families and be a happy place to work, where legacies would live on. By being a good employer, we would therefore be a good service provider to our customers.” – Inga Young
On August 8, 2008, 8-koi Founder Inga Young put into motion her idea to offer a more efficient option to the government for high quality management of Federal contracting services. After years of helping other businesses succeed as a DCAA-compliant contract accountant, Inga reflected at her favorite koi pond and was inspired to start her own company, one where she could do better than others.
Since that day, Inga has had the opportunity to grow and learn along the way. Read Inga’s “Thirteen Things I’ve Learned About Business” for more insight.
This year, 8-koi employees contributed more about their experiences to help round out “Sixteen Things You Should Know About 8-koi” listed below:
Continue reading “8-koi Celebrates ‘Sweet 16’ on August 8th”
8-koi Founder Inga Young will be presenting at the Space Coast Association for Technology and Innovation (SCATI) at the Florida Tech Center for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Design on Thursday, July 25th. Reserve your seat to learn about how gamification can bring productivity and FUN to your workplace.
What’s new with 8-koi? Get briefed in this Spring 2024 issue of kurrents.
What’s new with 8-koi? Get briefed in this Winter 2024 issue of kurrents.
On November 8th, 8-koi was officially recognized during a virtual ceremony as a Platinum Medallion Awardee for the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Medallion Program by U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su. This is 8-koi’s third consecutive HIRE Vets award.
In 2022, 8-koi hired sixteen US Military Veterans and now joins 859 organizations across the United States that received awards for demonstrating unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. Implemented by the requirements of the HIRE Vets Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-31), the HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal award recognizing exceptional achievement in veteran employment. By meeting the criteria required for a Platinum Medallion Award, 8-koi “demonstrated both patriotism and recognition of the value veterans bring to the workplace.”
Continue reading “8-koi Honored with HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion”What’s new with 8-koi? Get briefed in this Autumn 2023 issue of kurrents.
Many thanks to our friends at Brevard Business News for sharing more about 8-koi’s leadership and successes over the past 15 years! Contact us to schedule a meeting.
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Fifteen years ago, University of Florida accounting graduate and show dog mom Inga Young founded 8-koi on August 8th in her hometown of Melbourne, Florida. Since then, the woman-owned small business has grown to support millions of dollars in government contracts and hired hundreds of employees around the US. As a first generation American, Inga credits her success to her parents, and practices everyday gratitude for the opportunity to learn from her coworkers and peers in the industry. Design, build, staff, and supply… 8-koi offers full-spectrum contracting solutions with a human touch. See more about the EDWOSB’s capabilities in design engineering, construction, and technical services.