When Hunter returned to Pensacola after a decade of military service, there was one thing he knew he wanted to do: build something of his own that would reflect the same grit and precision that […]
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Red7Tees Finds Success with Help from the Florida SBDC at UWF
Red7Tees is a custom apparel company specializing in embroidery, screen printing, and direct-to-garment printing for a diverse range of clients. The business was acquired in November of 2024 by Mike Hume. Mike is a retired […]
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Sweet Success: The Sweet Greek Brings Authentic Flavors to Milton
In charming downtown Milton, Florida, a culinary journey steeped in family tradition and ambitious spirit is unfolding with The Sweet Greek. Melissa Simpson owns this vibrant business that’s a celebration of heritage, hospitality, and the […]
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Vessel Powersports
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, […]
Kiani Richardson’s brainchild, the Navarre Montessori Academy, stands today as a beacon of educational excellence, bilingualism, and empowerment.
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 […]
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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