Madera County is home to some of the most successful and innovative “Mom & Pops” in the state, and one homegrown small business was selected as one of America’s Top 10 in the nation.
Resort Life Carts, with two locations in Madera County is in the Nation’s Capital for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2026 CO-100 Growth Accelerator Gala.
Owners Paul and Tracy Spraetz were among over 12,000 applicants judged by their growth, innovative strategies, and commitment to their customers. The list includes owners and founders from groundbreaking startups and innovative manufacturers to community builders and next-generation consumer brands from 36 states and Wash., D.C.
Ten businesses will be recognized for outstanding achievement across 10 categories of excellence and receive $2,000 each.
One standout company will be named CO-100 Top Business of 2026, and receive a $25,000 prize.
Paul and Tracy Spraetz’s company was named to the Top 10 small business by the U.S. Chamber of commerce in the Growth Accelerator Category, announced last week.
Resort Life Carts launched four years ago when Paul started fixing up golf carts in his garage and sold a few of them around his neighborhood. Today it’s grown into a multi- million-dollar operation.
The Spraetzs love to sell fun in the form of golf carts. What started as six used golf carts has turned into a multi-million dollar company with two locations and 16 team members in less than four years.
Their clients range from homeowners looking for a fun way to get around the neighborhood to Fresno State, Valley Children’s Hospital and Central Unified School District, just to name a few.
Supervisor Jordan Wamhoff says this is a very rare honor.
“This achievement speaks volumes when a grassroots small business grows into a multi-million-dollar operation. It shows how we are committed to supporting those who choose to make investments into our community, helping them to thrive in the fast-growing county in the state. Small businesses are the backbone to our economy, and we are extremely proud to have Resort Life Carts call Madera County their home.”