AI Engineering Firm Leverages Expert Guidance to Secure WOSB Certification, SAM Registration, and Enter the Federal Market. Entering the government contracting market is an uphill climb for any small business, but two critical factors make […]
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Engineering Design and Manufacturing Company Gains Global Opportunities
SMARTSAT, Inc. of Pinellas County Nearly 30 years ago, SMARTSAT was founded to solve a critical military communications challenge. Today, the Largo-based company is leveraging support from the Florida SBDC at University of South Florida […]
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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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Eii Triumphs in Government Contracting APEX Accelerator at UCF Paves the Way
Selling to the expansive government market is a major opportunity for small businesses, one that is often overlooked. It is different in important ways, however, with a specific vocabulary and new and often unfamiliar processes, […]
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Strategic Shift, Tactical Success
With FSBDC Guidance, World Housing Solution Transforms Its Market and Lands Defense Contracts For entrepreneurs and small business owners, a strategic pivot can mean the difference between success and failure. But executing that pivot often […]
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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Red7Tees Finds Success with Help from the Florida SBDC at UWF
Red7Tees is a custom apparel company specializing in embroidery, screen printing, and direct-to-garment printing for a diverse range of clients. The business was acquired in November of 2024 by Mike Hume. Mike is a retired […]
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RSAE Labs
Florida is no stranger to risk, with natural disasters and a laser focus on business preparedness and continuity. Securing business assets as well as reducing risk and uncertainty is a fitting vision for a Florida-based […]
Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center Rebrands to Florida APEX Accelerator
PENSACOLA, FLA. – The Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is changing its name to the Florida APEX Accelerator, but its mission to help businesses research and bid on federal, state and local government contracts remains […]
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Save Time and Money with Bid Match
Are you looking for opportunities to grow your business through government contracting? Save time and money by using Bid Match, a complimentary service offered by the Florida SBDC Network and the Florida APEX Accelerator. Potential […]
