Dolphin Ice & Water of Pinellas County When hurricanes Helene and Milton struck Pinellas County, Dolphin Ice and Water, a rapidly growing ice and water manufacturer and supplier, faced an uncertain future. Owned by business […]
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Bia Candle Company of Sarasota County Founded in 2019, Bia Candle Company, a Sarasota-based candle company has quickly risen from a startup idea to a thriving manufacturer and retailer with partnerships across Florida. The business, […]
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From selling lemonade on the street to steering a thriving powersports empire, Sid Mathis’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to resilience, resourcefulness, and a knack for problem-solving. It all started in middle school for Sid, […]
Eduardo Castellanos, now a CEO, didn’t take the traditional career pathway of obtaining a college degree or climbing a corporate ladder. In his last two years of high school, instead of taking electives he joined […]
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International Roofing, a family-owned business operating in Southwest Florida, has faced its share of challenges and milestones since its establishment. Through word-of-mouth referrals and an increasing demand for dependable roofing services, it has grown from […]
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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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A startup manufacturing client in rural Florida approached the Florida SBDC at UWF with an ambitious vision: to establish a large-scale operation that would include significant capital investment in land, facilities, and specialized equipment. Over […]
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Aydin Bilgutay, a second-generation owner of the company Infinium Medical, a leading patient monitor manufacturer and medical equipment supplier based in Pinellas County, has continued to grow the business alongside his brothers ever since his […]
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Manufacturing has been on the rise in Florida in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2022 Florida saw the creation of the most new manufacturing establishments since 2002. […]
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Mark 7 Reloading has built a reputation as a practical innovator in the ammunition reloading industry, focusing on simplifying a once-complex and labor-intensive process. They design and manufacture highly efficient automated ammunition reloading machines and […]
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