MADTECH.AI of Pinellas County When Bill Lederer launched MADTECH.AI in downtown St. Petersburg, he had a vision to bring advanced decision intelligence tools to organizations working to make a difference in the world. What started as an idea backed by experience, passion, and a commitment to mission-driven organizations has grown into an emerging technology company serving nonprofits and other purpose-focused institutions. Along the way, the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED) has played a critical role in helping the company move from concept to […]
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Wildfire Medical Services Company Yellow Tarp EMS Fighting a wildfire demands exhausting, focused teamwork in a harsh, smoky landscape where heat, noise, and urgency press in from every direction. With risk everywhere, having dedicated emergency […]
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When Andrea Mullins launched Dog Academy LLC during the pandemic, she wasn’t waiting for the perfect facility or the ideal moment. She was starting with heart, grit, and the only space she had: a 1,500-square-foot […]
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IQ+ Cabinetry of Hillsborough County What began as an unexpected opportunity for Carolina Ojeda and her husband, has grown into a thriving cabinetry manufacturing and remodeling business, specializing in custom cabinets, countertops, and closets. Using […]
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Antwan Foster is the owner and president of Integrity Construction Enterprise, a licensed, insured, and bonded general contractor based in South Florida. With over 12 years of experience in management roles for large and small […]
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Imaginative Play and Parties in Clermont Indoor Playground Started and Growing with Assistance from Florida SBDC at UCF – Lake County Janselis Maldonado wasn’t daunted in the least. She knew she wanted to start her […]
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The Wine Garden of Polk County When Lisa Brophy opened The Wine Garden on April 1, 2025, in Lakeland, it was the culmination of a lifelong dream. The wine and gourmet food retail market, complete […]
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Florida SBDC at UCF Helps Three Entrepreneurial Sisters Secure Financing, Purchase Franchise & Market to Profitability Nurturing an idea into a profitable business is an entrepreneur’s dream. Turning that dream into a reality can be […]
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Beatific Vision of Pasco County Following in his father’s footsteps, Dr. Nicholas Bottaro started his career in the medical field knowing that he wanted to serve his family, patients, and the community, in the same […]
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Nearly 31% of Florida’s small businesses described their business’s current performance as excellent or above average in survey data captured at the beginning of the month. This data is just below the national average (31.5%) […]
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