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Joseph Semprevivo

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.
  8. ^ "Those tax savings aren't 'crumbs.' Just ask my employees". Washington Examiner. 2018-02-05. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  9. ^ Semprevivo, Joseph (2018-03-07). "Tax Reform Isn't Only for Big Business". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  10. ^ Semprevivo, Joseph. "My Turn: Joseph Semprevivo: Economy roar when small businesses thrive". providencejournal.com. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  11. ^ "Joseph Semprevivo Testimony" (PDF). House Ways and Means Committee.
  12. ^ "Job Creators Network Foundation | About". Job Creators Network Foundation. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  13. ^ a b "Joseph Semprevivo – one smart cookie". Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  14. ^ "Diabetes pushed Deming entrepreneur to build multimillion dollar cookie company". Albuquerque Business First. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  15. ^ "2005 DA: Joseph Semprevivo ('98) | NMSU College of Business | New Mexico State University". business.nmsu.edu. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  16. ^ Corzo, Cynthia (2016-02-25). "Sweet cravings, real estate lessons fuel success for Joseph's Cookies". FIU News. Retrieved 2019-04-18.
  17. ^ "Five Year Plan for Strategic economic Growth & Diversification" (PDF). Governor of New Mexico.
  18. ^ "2005 DA: Joseph Semprevivo ('98) | NMSU College of Business | New Mexico State University". business.nmsu.edu. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  19. ^ "Joseph's Lite Cookies | Stevie Awards". stevieawards.com. 25 June 2005. Retrieved 2019-04-18.
  20. ^ "Joseph Semprevivo bio" (PDF). House Ways and Means Committee.
  21. ^ "2005 DA: Joseph Semprevivo ('98) | NMSU College of Business | New Mexico State University". business.nmsu.edu. Retrieved 2018-10-16.
  22. ^ "Life's cravings, and FIU real estate lessons, fuel success for Joseph's Cookies". BizNews. 2016-02-11. Retrieved 2018-10-16.
  23. ^ Semprevivo, Joseph. "My Turn: Joseph Semprevivo: Economy roar when small businesses thrive". providencejournal.com. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  24. ^ "Joseph Semprevivo at Indian River State College - RateMyProfessors.com". www.ratemyprofessors.com. Retrieved 2018-10-16.
  25. ^ "No Sugar, Yes Flavor: How Joseph's Cookies Have Sold Their Millions – DC Life Magazine". dclifemagazine.com. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  26. ^ "Life's cravings, and FIU real estate lessons, fuel success for Joseph's Cookies". BizNews. 2016-02-11. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
  27. ^ a b "Authors Joseph Semprevivo Archive | Post Hill Press". posthillpress.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  28. ^ a b Favorite, Jack Magnus for Readers' (2014-10-13). "Book review of Madness, Miracles, Millions". Readers' Favorite. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  29. ^ "9th Annual Finalists | National Indie Excellence Awards | California". Home | National Indie Excellence Awards | California. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
  30. ^ a b Awards, Next Generation Indie Book. "Next Generation Indie Book Awards". indiebookawards.com. Retrieved 2019-06-18.
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