Founded in 2000 by owners Rafael and Trina Gonzalez, the Tools Man, Inc. dba The Tools Man Industrial Supply is a wholesale/retail tool company that offers over 25,000 maintenance, repair and...
District 32: Senator Lauren Book
Data Sources: *2020 Impact reported by respondent clients | **2019 Economic Impact Analysis of the FSBDCN by FSU CEFA | District Profile: U.S. SBA Office of Advocacy (Congress only)
Business & Economic Outcomes
| District | Statewide | |
|---|---|---|
| **Sales Generated | $43.6M | $4.4B |
| *Gov't Contracts Acquired | $4.4M | $488.1M |
| *Capital Accessed | $4.3M | $553.5M |
| **Jobs Impacted: Direct, Indirect, Induced | 372 | 37,966 |
| *New Businesses Started | 7 | 381 |
| Service Snapshot | ||
| Existing & Aspiring Small Business Owners Consulted | 451 | 24,191 |
| Minorities | 315 (70%) | 8,988 (37%) |
| Veterans & Service Disabled Veterans | 45 (10%) | 2,316 (10%) |
| Women | 155 (34%) | 10,123 (42%) |
| Professional Consulting Hours Delivered | 3,564 | 162,519 |
Success Stories
Client Testimonials
Eastern Acupuncture And Wellness LLC, Plantation
Mr. George Gadson [Florida SBDC consultant] has always gone above and beyond to advocate for myself and my business, Eastern Acupuncture and Wellness. He has reached out to check on me throughout the years and went above and beyond to make sure my application was received, and I submitted anything and everything to help with the decision to grant me economic funding during this pandemic.
Jennifer CruzCater Investment Group, LLC, Coral Springs
Mike Bell [Florida PTAC consultant] has been incredibly helpful in applying his expertise to help our business. He has spent considerable time sharing his own experience to help us with proper registrations within SAM and to pursue certifications/projects. We are incredibly happy to have him as an advisor.
Alex CaterFlamingo Gardens, Inc., Davie
Rafael [Florida SBDC consultant] has helped us plan strategically for growth and plan for the future. His advice has been extremely helpful, particularly during the current COVID pandemic. Without his foresight and help planning for the pandemic, we may not be in business today!
Keith ClarkBarrier Technologies, Davie
The Florida SBDC, with its contacts with Enterprise Florida, has introduced us to an international entity that is currently working on helping us expand our reach to different countries in Europe.
Marc Glickman