Emerald Coast Growers Partners with Green Street Growth

Emerald Coast Growers (ECG) has entered into a partnership with Green Street Growth, an investment firm based in the U.S.

Family-owned and -led Emerald Coast Growers will retain its current management structure with Paul & Maureen Babikow, Cheri Markowitz, and Al Mueller at the helm, as the family retains partial ownership.

“We are excited to partner with Green Street, as this will provide us with additional resources to expand our production capacity and operating infrastructure, invest in our people, and expand the support we provide to our customers,” says Paul Babikow, President of ECG.

“We’re honored to remain in leadership roles and continue our commitment to quality, service, and long-term industry relationships that have defined the company for more than three decades,” says Cheri Markowitz, Vice President of Sales for ECG.

“We are thrilled to partner with Emerald Coast Growers,” says Ryan Coon, co-founder and Managing Partner at Green Street Growth. “Paul, Maureen, Cheri, and Al, along with their team, have built a remarkable company, with a reputation for quality, reliability, and treating people the right way.”

“Our role is to support the team,” says James Deng, co-founder and Managing Partner at Green Street. “We want to preserve what makes Emerald Coast Growers special and provide resources that can help the company continue to grow. Above all, we are committed to doing what is right for the employees, customers, and the broader horticulture industry.”

In addition to retaining its current management structure and team of dedicated employees, customer and supplier relationships and processes will remain unchanged. Together, the existing leadership and the new partners are formulating plans to expand the business and grow its production capacity.

“As we considered the future of the business, it was important to find a partner who respects what has made Emerald Coast Growers successful and shares our values and long-term perspective,” says Paul. “We believe we found that in Green Street Growth.”