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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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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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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Solena Cheese of Pinellas County Marc and Keila Maurer, the husband-and-wife team behind Solena Cheese, have turned a shared passion for fresh mozzarella into a thriving business serving customers across Florida. The business was born […]
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As we flip the calendar to 2025, it’s time to reflect on the year behind us and look ahead to the opportunities that lie ahead. For many of us, New Year’s resolutions are a chance […]
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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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Stream2Sea of Hardee County As an avid scuba diver, Autumn Blum, founder and CEO of Stream2Sea, thought something wasn’t right with the current sunblock products being offered to the public when she noticed an oil […]
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Parkside Harbor is a women’s clothing boutique owned by Catherine Mascitti. The idea of Parkside Harbor was born out of Catherine’s love of fashion and need for a boutique that was fashion forward but still […]
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October is National Women’s Small Business Month. To celebrate, the Florida SBDC Network is spotlighting women-owned and women-led businesses from across the state who are making an impact in their communities. Jing Zhou, Interventions Unlimited […]
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