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Published: January 08 2014

Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief continues her theme this year of "Broward Means Business" by honoring MEZ Security Services, located in Pembroke Pines.

Mayor Sharief presented MEZ Security Service owners James and Natalie Mesidor with a proclamation designating Tuesday, January 7, as "MEZ Security Services Appreciation Day" in Broward County.

"I'd like to than the Commission and the Mayor for your ongoing support of small business. If it wasn't for your support, we wouldn't be in the position we are now," Mr. Mesidor told Commissioners.

MEZ Security has approximately 25 employees and is recognized as a successful small business which provides exceptional services and is a dedicated pillar in the community.

MEZ Security employees are drawn from industries as diverse as Police, Corrections, and the U.S. Military. The company strives to be a leader in the security industry, providing new and innovative security sectors as they emerge in an unstable economy.

Mayor Sharief designated her term as Mayor as a year to promote "Broward Means Business" by honoring small and large businesses in the community that contribute to the economy and provide jobs.

In addition, the beginning of each regularly scheduled Commission meeting features a "Broward Moment" where County agencies are promoted for their contributions from a business point of view.

Today, Broward County's Office of Film and Entertainment was featured. In 2013, Broward hosted 701 film productions generating $115.3 million into the economy. Film, television, video, commercials, photography and music projects all created more than 23,000 jobs in Broward County last year. That's more than 64,000 jobs since 2010 and 1.8 million hotel room nights generating revenue for Broward County. In 2014, a number of new television series and films are also in the works.