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Loksak: Engineering the Invisible and Building a Business That Holds Under Pressure

When Linda Kennedy first set out to design a waterproof storage solution, she was not thinking about retail shelves, military procurement, or large-scale distribution. She was thinking about theft, water, and frustration. As a diver […]

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Gator Bait Sports Bar and Grill

Gator Bait Sports Bar and Grill is a full service, casual dining restaurant serving American and Old Florida cuisine. Located in Melrose, FL, a rural and historic community 20 miles north east of Gainesville with […]

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Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream Strengthens Growth Strategy with FSBDC at UCF Support

Advisory Board Council and CEO XChange Programs Help Popular Central Florida Brand Scale with Confidence. Starting and growing a small business takes vision, courage, and a steady belief in your own decisions. Even when the […]

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How 2 MRI techs built a business to fill a critical need in Keys healthcare

When MRI technologists Tony Martinelli and Lucas Wheeler looked around their workplace three years ago, they saw more than patients. They saw a problem that desperately needed solving. Working at Lower Keys Medical Center, the […]

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Business Thrives with Personalized Healing, One Patient at a Time

My Direct Physician of Hillsborough County When Dr. Seetha Lakshmi opened My Direct Physician, a medical clinic in Tampa, she set out to offer something that felt lost in today’s fast-paced healthcare system—time, attention, and […]

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Sweet Success: The Sweet Greek Brings Authentic Flavors to Milton

In charming downtown Milton, Florida, a culinary journey steeped in family tradition and ambitious spirit is unfolding with The Sweet Greek. Melissa Simpson owns this vibrant business that’s a celebration of heritage, hospitality, and the […]

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From Navy Service to Culinary Success: The Journey of a Caribbean BBQ Restaurant

After retiring from the US Navy, Foday Sambolah and his wife decided to embark on a new adventure by purchasing a property with the intention of investing and flipping it. Foday, who had become a […]

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Just Peachy Clean – FSBDC at DSC

Small business ownership can be demanding and requires “wearing many hats.” Even the most experienced and successful small business owners can struggle with handling everything alone, but finding the right counselors, partners, and especially peers […]

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Sweet returns: How this entrepreneur created Guudy with health at the forefront

On many Miami mornings, Olivia Gonzalez is packing a cooler with small-batch pints and heading out to meet customers where they are — gyms, neighborhood markets, and small retailers. Gonzalez is the founder of Guudy, a […]

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Ice & Water Supplier Rebuilds and Expands with Help from Florida SBDC at PCED

Dolphin Ice & Water of Pinellas County When hurricanes Helene and Milton struck Pinellas County, Dolphin Ice and Water, a rapidly growing ice and water manufacturer and supplier, faced an uncertain future. Owned by business […]

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