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Sunshine Rail Service of Putnam County

In November 2022, three men with a passion for railcar mechanics and a commitment to exceptional customer service founded Sunshine Rail Service in Putnam County, Florida. James Hinson, Doug Fournier, and Joe Fournier launched the company with a […]

FloridaCommerce, Florida SBDC Network to LaunchFirst Stop of Florida’s Rural Business Resource Tour

Posted on September 30, 2025 (October 1, 2025) by Mary Lexcen

One-Stop Rural Entrepreneurship Resource Initiative Kicks Off October 2 in Perry TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Small businesses in Florida’s rural communities will soon have unprecedentedaccess to support and resources thanks to a new initiative launching next month. Co-hosted […]

Florida SBDC Network State Office

University of West Florida

220 West Garden Street, Ste. 302
Pensacola, FL 32502

p. 850.898.3479 t. 866.737.7232
info@FloridaSBDC.org

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© 2026 - State Designated as Florida's Principal Provider of Business Assistance [§ 288.001, Fla. Stat.] A statewide partnership program nationally accredited by the Association of America’s SBDCs and funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Department of War, State of Florida, and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the network’s headquarters. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency.