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'''Joseph Semprevivo''' is an American business executive who founded Joseph's Lite Cookies, an international food product company.<ref name="msnbc.com">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna9967767|title=How 23 young millionaires built their empires|date=2005-11-08|work=msnbc.com|access-date=2018-08-27|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.floridajobs.org/news-center/DEO-Press/2017/12/13/governor-scott-recognizes-joseph-s-lite-cookies-with-governor-s-business-ambassador-award|title=Governor Scott Recognizes Joseph's Lite Cookies with Governor's Business Ambassador Award|website=www.floridajobs.org|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref><ref name="Writer">{{Cite web|url=https://www.abqjournal.com/538695/one-on-one-with-joseph-semprevivo.html|title=One-on-one with Joseph Semprevivo|last=Writer|first=Jessica Dyer {{!}} Journal Staff|website=www.abqjournal.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/video/2008/09/04/joseph-semprevivo-a-better-way.html|title=Joseph Semprevivo - A Better Way|website=CNBC|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref> He is also the author of ''Madness, Miracles, Millions'', the story of his family's success.<ref name="results">{{Cite book|title=Madness, Miracles, Millions|last1=results|first1=search|last2=Semprevivo|first2=Lawrence|date=2013-10-15|publisher=Tate Publishing|isbn=9781622958818|location=Mustang, Okla.|language=English}}</ref>
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'''Joseph Semprevivo''' is an American business executive.<ref>{{Citation|last=Joseph's Lite Cookies|title=CNBC - "How I made my Millions" from Joseph's Semprevivo|date=2013-07-16|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpyBct6P-ZA|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/id/9967767/ns/business-small_business/t/how-young-millionaires-built-their-empires/#.W4RobpNKjfY|title=How 23 young millionaires built their empires|date=2005-11-08|work=msnbc.com|access-date=2018-08-27|language=en}}</ref> Semprevivo is the founder and owner of Joseph’s Lite Cookies, a sugar-free cookie business with an international presence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.floridajobs.org/news-center/DEO-Press/2017/12/13/governor-scott-recognizes-joseph-s-lite-cookies-with-governor-s-business-ambassador-award|title=Governor Scott Recognizes Joseph’s Lite Cookies with Governor’s Business Ambassador Award|website=www.floridajobs.org|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abqjournal.com/538695/one-on-one-with-joseph-semprevivo.html|title=One-on-one with Joseph Semprevivo|last=Writer|first=Jessica Dyer {{!}} Journal Staff|website=www.abqjournal.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/video/2008/09/04/joseph-semprevivo-a-better-way.html|title=Joseph Semprevivo - A Better Way|website=CNBC|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref> He is also the author of ''Madness, Miracles, Millions'', which chronicles the Semprevivo family’s rags-to-riches story.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Miracles-Millions-Joseph-Semprevivo/dp/1622958810|title=Madness, Miracles, Millions|last=results|first=search|last2=Semprevivo|first2=Lawrence|date=2013-10-15|publisher=Tate Publishing|isbn=9781622958818|location=Mustang, Okla.|language=English}}</ref>
Semprevivo has appeared on [[Fox News]] and [[Fox Business Network|Fox Business]] to discuss tax policy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://video.foxnews.com/v/5593533785001/?#sp=show-clips|title=Cookie business CEO says small businesses need tax cuts|date=2017-09-29|website=Fox News|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/small-business-owners-praise-gop-tax-bill|title=Small business owners praise GOP tax bill|date=2017-12-20|work=Fox Business|access-date=2018-08-27|language=en-US}}</ref> He is also a regular op-ed columnist and his writings have appeared in the [[The Wall Street Journal|Wall Street Journal]] and the [[Washington Examiner]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/those-tax-savings-arent-crumbs-just-ask-my-employees|title=Those tax savings aren't 'crumbs.' Just ask my employees|date=2018-02-05|website=Washington Examiner|language=en|access-date=2019-04-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/tax-reform-isnt-only-for-big-business-1520465980|title=Tax Reform Isn't Only for Big Business|last=Semprevivo|first=Joseph|date=2018-03-07|work=Wall Street Journal|access-date=2018-08-27|language=en-US|issn=0099-9660}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/20180524/my-turn-joseph-semprevivo-economy-roar-when-small-businesses-thrive|title=My Turn: Joseph Semprevivo: Economy roar when small businesses thrive|last=Semprevivo|first=Joseph|work=providencejournal.com|access-date=2018-08-27|language=en}}</ref> In March 2019, Semprevivo testified before the [[United States Congress|U.S. Congress]] about [[Social Security (United States)|social security]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://waysandmeans.house.gov/sites/democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov/files/documents/Joseph%20Semprevivo%20Testimony.pdf|title=Joseph Semprevivo Testimony|last=|first=|date=|website=House Ways and Means Committee|access-date=}}</ref>


Joseph Semprevivo is a member of the [[Job Creators Network]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jcnf.org/about/|title=Job Creators Network Foundation {{!}} About|website=Job Creators Network Foundation|language=en|access-date=2019-06-18}}</ref>
Because of his business experience, Semprevivo regularly appears on cable news networks to discuss tax policy and other issues.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://video.foxnews.com/v/5593533785001/?#sp=show-clips|title=Cookie business CEO says small businesses need tax cuts|date=2017-09-29|website=Fox News|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/small-business-owners-praise-gop-tax-bill|title=Small business owners praise GOP tax bill|date=2017-12-20|work=Fox Business|access-date=2018-08-27|language=en-US}}</ref> He is also a regular op-ed columnist.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/tax-reform-isnt-only-for-big-business-1520465980|title=Tax Reform Isn’t Only for Big Business|last=Semprevivo|first=Joseph|date=2018-03-07|work=Wall Street Journal|access-date=2018-08-27|language=en-US|issn=0099-9660}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/20180524/my-turn-joseph-semprevivo-economy-roar-when-small-businesses-thrive|title=My Turn: Joseph Semprevivo: Economy roar when small businesses thrive|last=Semprevivo|first=Joseph|work=providencejournal.com|access-date=2018-08-27|language=en}}</ref>


== Joseph's Lite Cookies ==
== Personal life ==
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Semprevivo is the son of Lawrence and Jo-Marie Semprevivo.<ref name="tcpalm.com"/> Before he was born, Semprevivo's father nearly lost his arm in a printing press machine accident, which disabled him and impoverished the family.<ref name="Writer"/> At age nine, Semprevivo was diagnosed with [[Type 1 diabetes]]. This disease eventually inspired him to launch Joseph's Lite Cookies.<ref name="Writer"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/blog/morning-edition/2015/02/diabetes-pushed-deming-entrepreneur-to-build.html|title=Diabetes pushed Deming entrepreneur to build multimillion dollar cookie company|last=|first=|date=|website=Albuquerque Business First|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref>
A family-owned business, Joseph’s Lite Cookies bakes more than 12 million sugar-free cookies a day, in addition to providing sugar-free pancake syrup and other food products.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailysignal.com/2017/09/28/hey-here-is-a-raise-why-this-cookie-mogul-is-fighting-for-tax-reform/|title='Hey, Here Is a Raise': Why This Cookie Mogul Is Fighting for Tax Reform|website=www.dailysignal.com|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/07/16/not-crumbs-cookie-maker-hires-5-raises-pay-expands-production-under-tax-cuts/|title=Not ‘Crumbs’: Cookie Maker Hires 5, Raises Pay, Expands Under Tax Cuts|website=www.dailysignal.com|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/id/9967767/ns/business-small_business/t/how-young-millionaires-built-their-empires/#.W4RobpNKjfY|title=How 23 young millionaires built their empires|date=2005-11-08|work=msnbc.com|access-date=2018-08-27|language=en}}</ref>


Semprevivo’s cookies became a regularly scheduled item on [[QVC]] for six consecutive years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tcpalm.com/specialty-publications/vero-beach/joseph-semprevivo--one-smart-cookie-ep-953703138-341085181.html|title=Joseph Semprevivo – one smart cookie|language=en|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dclifemagazine.com/food-travel/no-sugar-yes-flavor-how-josephs-cookies-have-sold-their-millions|title=No Sugar, Yes Flavor: How Joseph’s Cookies Have Sold Their Millions – DC Life Magazine|website=dclifemagazine.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref> His first day on air, Semprevivo sold 3.6 million cookies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tcpalm.com/specialty-publications/vero-beach/joseph-semprevivo--one-smart-cookie-ep-953703138-341085181.html|title=Joseph Semprevivo – one smart cookie|language=en|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://biznews.fiu.edu/2016/02/lifes-cravings-and-fiu-real-estate-lessons-fuel-success-for-josephs-cookies/|title=Life’s cravings, and FIU real estate lessons, fuel success for Joseph’s Cookies.|date=2016-02-11|work=BizNews|access-date=2018-08-27|language=en-us}}</ref>
At age 17, Semprevivo was presented the American Success Award by President [[George H. W. Bush|George H.W. Bush]] in a [[White House]] ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://business.nmsu.edu/awards/alumni/distinguished-alumni/2005-semprevivo/|title=2005 DA: Joseph Semprevivo ('98) {{!}} NMSU College of Business {{!}} New Mexico State University|website=business.nmsu.edu|access-date=2019-04-12}}</ref> Semprevivo graduated first in his class at [[Florida International University]], receiving The Directors Award, The Best Student Award and The Leadership Award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.fiu.edu/2016/02/sweet-cravings-real-estate-lessons-fuel-success-for-josephs-cookies/97311|title=Sweet cravings, real estate lessons fuel success for Joseph's Cookies|last=Corzo|first=Cynthia|date=2016-02-25|website=FIU News|access-date=2019-04-18}}</ref>


Semprevivo was appointed by [[Bill Richardson|Governor Richardson]] and [[Susana Martinez|Governor Martinez]] to be Economic Development Commissioner for the [[State of New Mexico]]. He served in the role for 12 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gonm.biz/uploads/documents/publications/nmedd5YearStrategicPlan.pdf|title=Five Year Plan for Strategic economic Growth & Diversification|last=|first=|date=|website=Governor of New Mexico|access-date=}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
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Semprevivo is the son of Lawrence and Jo-Marie Semprevivo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tcpalm.com/specialty-publications/vero-beach/joseph-semprevivo--one-smart-cookie-ep-953703138-341085181.html|title=Joseph Semprevivo – one smart cookie|language=en|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref> Before he was born, Semprevivo’s father nearly lost his arm in a printing press machine accident, which drove the family into poverty.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abqjournal.com/538695/one-on-one-with-joseph-semprevivo.html|title=One-on-one with Joseph Semprevivo|last=Writer|first=Jessica Dyer {{!}} Journal Staff|website=www.abqjournal.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref> At age nine, Semprevivo was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, which eventually inspired him to launch Joseph’s Lite Cookies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abqjournal.com/538695/one-on-one-with-joseph-semprevivo.html|title=One-on-one with Joseph Semprevivo|last=Writer|first=Jessica Dyer {{!}} Journal Staff|website=www.abqjournal.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/blog/morning-edition/2015/02/diabetes-pushed-deming-entrepreneur-to-build.html|title=Diabetes pushed Deming entrepreneur to build multimillion dollar cookie company|last=|first=|date=|website=Albuquerque Business First|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref>


In 2004, Joseph's Lite Cookies received the New Mexico Governor's VIVA (Vision, Investment, Vitality, Action) Award as well as the American Tasting Institute Award, Quality Hero Award, and the Superior Product Award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://business.nmsu.edu/awards/alumni/distinguished-alumni/2005-semprevivo/|title=2005 DA: Joseph Semprevivo ('98) {{!}} NMSU College of Business {{!}} New Mexico State University|website=business.nmsu.edu|access-date=2019-04-12}}</ref> That same year, Semprevivo was awarded the Best Executive award from the Stevie Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stevieawards.com/aba/josephs-lite-cookies|title=Joseph's Lite Cookies {{!}} Stevie Awards|website=stevieawards.com|date=25 June 2005 |access-date=2019-04-18}}</ref>
In 2013, Semprevivo and his father published ''Madness, Miracles, Millions'', which chronicles the family’s journey from humble beginnings to corporate success.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Miracles-Millions-Joseph-Semprevivo/dp/1622958810|title=Madness, Miracles, Millions|last=results|first=search|last2=Semprevivo|first2=Lawrence|date=2013-10-15|publisher=Tate Publishing|isbn=9781622958818|location=Mustang, Okla.|language=English}}</ref>


In 2013, Semprevivo and his father published ''Madness, Miracles, Millions''.<ref name="results" /> He is married with eight children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.house.gov/meetings/WM/WM01/20190312/109058/HHRG-116-WM01-Bio-SemprevivoJ-20190312.pdf|title=Joseph Semprevivo bio|last=|first=|date=|website=House Ways and Means Committee|access-date=}}</ref>
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== Education and Professional Life ==

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Semprevivo received a Bachelors of Business Administration from [[New Mexico State University|New Mexico State University,]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://business.nmsu.edu/awards/alumni/distinguished-alumni/2005-semprevivo/|title=2005 DA: Joseph Semprevivo (’98) {{!}} NMSU College of Business {{!}} New Mexico State University|website=business.nmsu.edu|language=en|access-date=2018-10-16}}</ref> as well as a Masters of Science in International Real Estate from [[Florida International University]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://biznews.fiu.edu/2016/02/lifes-cravings-and-fiu-real-estate-lessons-fuel-success-for-josephs-cookies/|title=Life’s cravings, and FIU real estate lessons, fuel success for Joseph’s Cookies.|date=2016-02-11|work=BizNews|access-date=2018-10-16|language=en-us}}</ref> On top of his cookie business, Semprevivo is also a professor in the real estate department at [[Indian River State College]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=2070953|title=Joseph Semprevivo at Indian River State College - RateMyProfessors.com|website=www.ratemyprofessors.com|access-date=2018-10-16}}</ref>
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== Education and professional life ==
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Semprevivo received a Bachelors of Business Administration from [[New Mexico State University]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://business.nmsu.edu/awards/alumni/distinguished-alumni/2005-semprevivo/|title=2005 DA: Joseph Semprevivo ('98) {{!}} NMSU College of Business {{!}} New Mexico State University|website=business.nmsu.edu|language=en|access-date=2018-10-16}}</ref> as well as a Masters of Science in International Real Estate from [[Florida International University]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://biznews.fiu.edu/2016/02/lifes-cravings-and-fiu-real-estate-lessons-fuel-success-for-josephs-cookies/|title=Life's cravings, and FIU real estate lessons, fuel success for Joseph's Cookies.|date=2016-02-11|work=BizNews|access-date=2018-10-16|language=en-us}}</ref> On top of his cookie business, Semprevivo is also a professor of finance, real estate, and insurance<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/20180524/my-turn-joseph-semprevivo-economy-roar-when-small-businesses-thrive|title=My Turn: Joseph Semprevivo: Economy roar when small businesses thrive|last=Semprevivo|first=Joseph|website=providencejournal.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-12}}</ref> at [[Indian River State College]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=2070953|title=Joseph Semprevivo at Indian River State College - RateMyProfessors.com|website=www.ratemyprofessors.com|access-date=2018-10-16}}</ref>

== Joseph's Lite Cookies ==
Joseph's Lite Cookies bakes more than 12 million sugar-free cookies a day. The company also produces sugar-free pancake syrup and other food products.<ref name="msnbc.com"/> The cookies became a regularly scheduled item on [[QVC]] for six consecutive years.<ref name="tcpalm.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tcpalm.com/specialty-publications/vero-beach/joseph-semprevivo--one-smart-cookie-ep-953703138-341085181.html|title=Joseph Semprevivo – one smart cookie|language=en|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dclifemagazine.com/food-travel/no-sugar-yes-flavor-how-josephs-cookies-have-sold-their-millions|title=No Sugar, Yes Flavor: How Joseph's Cookies Have Sold Their Millions – DC Life Magazine|website=dclifemagazine.com|date=10 April 2015 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-27}}</ref> His first day on air, Semprevivo sold 3.6 million cookies.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://biznews.fiu.edu/2016/02/lifes-cravings-and-fiu-real-estate-lessons-fuel-success-for-josephs-cookies/|title=Life's cravings, and FIU real estate lessons, fuel success for Joseph's Cookies.|date=2016-02-11|work=BizNews|access-date=2018-08-27|language=en-us}}</ref>

== Awards ==
Semprevivo has won several awards for ''Madness, Miracles, Millions'', including:

* Illumination Award-Bronze Medal, Inspirational<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://posthillpress.com/authors/joseph-semprevivo|title=Authors Joseph Semprevivo Archive {{!}} Post Hill Press|website=posthillpress.com|access-date=2019-06-18}}</ref>
* Axiom Award-Bronze, Corporate History/Milestone<ref name=":0" />
* International Book Award-Finalist, Entrepreneurship<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/madness-miracles-millions|title=Book review of Madness, Miracles, Millions|last=Favorite|first=Jack Magnus for Readers'|date=2014-10-13|website=Readers' Favorite|language=en|access-date=2019-06-18}}</ref>
* International Book Award-Winner, Young Adult<ref name=":1" />
* National Indie Excellence Award-Finalist, 2015<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indieexcellence.com/9th-annual-finalists|title=9th Annual Finalists {{!}} National Indie Excellence Awards {{!}} California|website=Home {{!}} National Indie Excellence Awards {{!}} California|language=en|access-date=2019-06-18}}</ref>
*[[Next Generation Indie Book Awards|Next Generation Indie Book Award]]-Finalist, Motivational<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://indiebookawards.com/|title=Next Generation Indie Book Awards|last=Awards|first=Next Generation Indie Book|website=indiebookawards.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-18}}</ref>
* Next Generation Indie Book Award-Finalist, Career<ref name=":2" />


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Joseph Semprevivo is an American business executive who founded Joseph's Lite Cookies, an international food product company.[1][2][3][4] He is also the author of Madness, Miracles, Millions, the story of his family's success.[5]

Semprevivo has appeared on Fox News and Fox Business to discuss tax policy.[6][7] He is also a regular op-ed columnist and his writings have appeared in the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Examiner.[8][9][10] In March 2019, Semprevivo testified before the U.S. Congress about social security.[11]

Joseph Semprevivo is a member of the Job Creators Network.[12]

Personal life

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Semprevivo is the son of Lawrence and Jo-Marie Semprevivo.[13] Before he was born, Semprevivo's father nearly lost his arm in a printing press machine accident, which disabled him and impoverished the family.[3] At age nine, Semprevivo was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. This disease eventually inspired him to launch Joseph's Lite Cookies.[3][14]

At age 17, Semprevivo was presented the American Success Award by President George H.W. Bush in a White House ceremony.[15] Semprevivo graduated first in his class at Florida International University, receiving The Directors Award, The Best Student Award and The Leadership Award.[16]

Semprevivo was appointed by Governor Richardson and Governor Martinez to be Economic Development Commissioner for the State of New Mexico. He served in the role for 12 years.[17]

In 2004, Joseph's Lite Cookies received the New Mexico Governor's VIVA (Vision, Investment, Vitality, Action) Award as well as the American Tasting Institute Award, Quality Hero Award, and the Superior Product Award.[18] That same year, Semprevivo was awarded the Best Executive award from the Stevie Awards.[19]

In 2013, Semprevivo and his father published Madness, Miracles, Millions.[5] He is married with eight children.[20]

Education and professional life

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Semprevivo received a Bachelors of Business Administration from New Mexico State University,[21] as well as a Masters of Science in International Real Estate from Florida International University.[22] On top of his cookie business, Semprevivo is also a professor of finance, real estate, and insurance[23] at Indian River State College.[24]

Joseph's Lite Cookies

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Joseph's Lite Cookies bakes more than 12 million sugar-free cookies a day. The company also produces sugar-free pancake syrup and other food products.[1] The cookies became a regularly scheduled item on QVC for six consecutive years.[13][25] His first day on air, Semprevivo sold 3.6 million cookies.[26]

Awards

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Semprevivo has won several awards for Madness, Miracles, Millions, including:

  • Illumination Award-Bronze Medal, Inspirational[27]
  • Axiom Award-Bronze, Corporate History/Milestone[27]
  • International Book Award-Finalist, Entrepreneurship[28]
  • International Book Award-Winner, Young Adult[28]
  • National Indie Excellence Award-Finalist, 2015[29]
  • Next Generation Indie Book Award-Finalist, Motivational[30]
  • Next Generation Indie Book Award-Finalist, Career[30]

References

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  1. ^ a b "How 23 young millionaires built their empires". msnbc.com. 2005-11-08. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  2. ^ "Governor Scott Recognizes Joseph's Lite Cookies with Governor's Business Ambassador Award". www.floridajobs.org. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  3. ^ a b c Writer, Jessica Dyer | Journal Staff. "One-on-one with Joseph Semprevivo". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  4. ^ "Joseph Semprevivo - A Better Way". CNBC. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  5. ^ a b results, search; Semprevivo, Lawrence (2013-10-15). Madness, Miracles, Millions. Mustang, Okla.: Tate Publishing. ISBN 9781622958818.
  6. ^ "Cookie business CEO says small businesses need tax cuts". Fox News. 2017-09-29. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  7. ^ "Small business owners praise GOP tax bill". Fox Business. 2017-12-20. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
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