Sommer Curry’s journey into entrepreneurship is deeply rooted in family, resilience, and an unwavering belief in self-investment. “I’ve always been around hair,” Sommer Curry recalls. Her mother, who had been a licensed aesthetician and cosmetologist, […]
Category: Growth Acceleration
Flutter Fitness Studio Finds Its Wings with FSBDC at UCF
Ownership Change and Rebrand Come Easy and Drive Major Membership Growth. Small business ownership is rarely a straight path. It comes with twists and turns—some energizing, others daunting. For Jocelyn Fillalan, the biggest challenges arrived […]
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ApolloRise Tech Builds Government‑Ready Foundation with Support from APEX Accelerator at UCF
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 […]
Tap the Coast: Raising the Bar for Entrepreneurial Success
As an SBDC consultant, one of the most rewarding parts of my job is watching entrepreneurs turn an idea into something truly exceptional. Dannon Byrd is one of those entrepreneurs. When Dannon first came to […]
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How these sisters built an award-winning chocolate brand with Venezuelan roots
When Isabel Garcia Nevett talks about chocolate, it isn’t just about flavor: It’s about history, family, and the immigrant journey. Together with her sister Susanna, she has spent more than a decade transforming this passion […]
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Gary Tasman & NAI Burns Scalo: The Long View of Southwest Florida
Gary Tasman arrived in Southwest Florida in January 1995, when much of the region’s present-day commercial landscape existed as open land, early infrastructure, or vague civic ambition. Treeline Avenue was not yet there. The Alico […]
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Building a Legacy Under Pressure
When JC Crawford, the founder of JC’s Pressure Washing, decided to step into the world of entrepreneurship, he wasn’t just looking for a job; he was seeking a way to rewrite his family’s story. Raised […]
Blezoo CEO Finds Community and Clarity Through FSBDC at UCF’s CEO XChange
Dean Caravelis Credits the Executive Roundtable with Strengthening His Leadership and Supporting Blezoo’s Continued Growth Owning a business is an expedition into the unknown. Markets will shift, surprises frequently emerge, and even the most capable […]
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Dog Academy LLC
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 […]
FG Granite & Marble
Fabio Rodriguez, the owner of FG Granite & Marble, was referred to the Florida SBDC at UNF by another satisfied client who had previously benefited from consulting services. When he first met with the Veronica […]
