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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Cabinetry Manufacturer Builds Success in Tampa Bay
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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Built With Integrity: Antwan Foster’s Approach to Trustworthy Construction in South Florida
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 […]
Fun For Tots:
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 […]
Lakeland’s Newest Culinary Destination Brings Wine & Gourmet Fare to the Community
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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One Business, Triple the Ambition: Acai Express
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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Father’s Example Leads Son to Open Dream Practice in Odessa
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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Census Data Suggests Small Businesses Still Grappling with Inflation Challenges
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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Celebrating Small Business Week
Meet Our Florida Winners Small businesses are the foundation of our state’s and nation’s economy. The United States is home to more than 28 million small businesses, over 2.1 million of which reside in Florida. […]
New Year’s resolutions to make your business more fit
By Mandy B. Fernandez, Marketing and Office Administrator, Florida SBDC at UWF (As originally seen in Northwest Florida Daily News) The New Year is here. Almost half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions at the […]
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