Millennial Pawnbroker from Florida Grabs National Business Honor

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - July 14, 2015 - PRLog -- Pawn legacy, Joshua Davis, was recently chosen to receive the first ever Young Professional Award at Pawn Expo Las Vegas, the industry’s annual trade show. The award was conceived by the National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) which tapped Davis to receive this award from a large field of qualified candidates. The NPA was founded as a trade association in 1987 and supports independent pawnbrokers worldwide. As the industry’s only national association, it offers education and networking for members and advocates on behalf of the industry.​

Davis was recognized for his contributions to the community, leadership at the company he co-founded, and his extensive work on behalf of the Florida Pawnbrokers Association where he serves as President. Gold N Connection, the company Davis co-founded with his brother Adam and branded as “GC Pawn”, has six locations in South Florida and has been an NPA member since its inception in 2008. He also is an active supporter of the Jewish Federation of Broward County, AIPAC and Deliver the Dream. In his acceptance speech, Josh acknowledged his brother Adam as his partner and co-founder of GC Pawn. “I always knew I had this industry in my blood, but didn’t know how it would materialize as a viable business,” comments Davis. “I am truly honored to receive the Young Professional Award from the NPA and hope to continue to help grow the industry as a whole.”

Josh and Adam may be young but are no strangers to the pawn industry. They are 3^rd generation pawnbrokers and the patron of their family venture, Martin Kaminsky, opened his first pawn shop in 1947 in New York City. It was only natural that after attending college they open their own company with the goal of bringing a modern touch to an ancient industry.