Rural Communities - Florida SBDC

Case Study: Supporting a Rural Startup Manufacturing Client on the Path to Growth

Posted on April 1, 2025 (May 7, 2025) by Mary Lexcen

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 […]

Bowling Center Fills a Need in the Community

Husband and wife duo, Randy and Stacy Crews, became the owners of a local family bowling center in Hardee County when they were approached by the original owners with a proposition to buy the center. […]

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Category: Rural Communities

Case Study: Supporting a Rural Startup Manufacturing Client on the Path to Growth

Bowling Center Fills a Need in the Community