Kiani’s adventure began with a vision founded based on her upbringing and the principles of unique and impactful Montessori education. Drawing from her Puerto Rican heritage, where the value of bilingualism was instilled from an […]
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RSAE Labs
Florida is no stranger to risk, with natural disasters and a laser focus on business preparedness and continuity. Securing business assets as well as reducing risk and uncertainty is a fitting vision for a Florida-based […]
Geo Zelaya Brings Fierce Warmth to Entrepreneurship
Few may know the petite restaurant on Pace Boulevard boasting fresh, quality Latin food including tamales and aguas frescas has a mosaic the family created themselves. Tracking down 500 plates and pots across the region […]
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Advent Serves in Contracting and Communities
Technology-focused Advent Services’ CEO Tomas Santos-Alejandro has won the North Florida District Small Business Person of the Year award. The U.S. Small Business Administration announced this and related awards recently in leading up to National […]
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Mompreneur Pushes Through to the Other Side
“The SBDC helped with me with my new business start,” shares small business Conchitas owner Jennifer Lowry, “all from where to go to apply for licenses and taxes, and things that were scary for me. […]
Florida SBDC at UWF Helps Pensacola’s First Ever Dog Event Company Find Success
Jessica Wolford wanted to create something special in the City of Pensacola, something that would bring people together to celebrate and enjoy something we all love, our pets. Though there are many dog-friendly establishments in […]
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Disaster Loan Allows Brewery to Retain and Support Employees
Grayton Beer Company was founded in 2011 in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. They are a locally-owned distributor and brewery with quality sourced ingredients. They operate out of a 30,000 square foot facility with their product […]
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Air Force Veteran’s Small Business Flying High with Help from Florida SBDC at UWF
Flying is a family affair for Morris Jarmon, owner and operator of Island Air Express (IAE), and his son Ron. Morris’ aviation career began just two years out of high school. He recalls, “I joined […]
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Bridge Loan Helps Pet Resort Avoid Going to the Dogs Following Michael
Located in Marianna, Great Oak Pet Resort is a luxury dog and cat boarding, grooming, obedience training, and doggie daycamp business. Owner Vicki Fuqua opened the business after realizing the community needed a caring facility […]
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Bridge Loan Helps Coffee Shop Provide Common Ground for Mexico Beach Residents Following Michael
Nestled among a colorful row of small businesses in Mexico Beach is Caribbean Coffee, a café that serves coffee, tea, smoothies, sandwiches, and freshly baked pastries daily in a laid-back, island-inspired atmosphere. Caribbean Coffee was […]
