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...
Archive: Manufacturing
Ice Cream Maker Tastes Sweet Success with Help from Florida SBDC at FIU
Success tastes sweet for Fruitique, a Hialeah-based ice cream manufacturer that is expanding beyond the South Florida market. Launched in 2011, this family business has scooped up a niche in the...
Sunshine Peanut Company Owner Recognized as 2019 State of Florida Small Business Person of the Year
In 2003, Jeff Turbeville opened the Sunshine Peanut Company, a family-owned company that produces more than 10 million pounds of wholesale peanut butter nationwide annually. He founded the business...
Bridge Loan Helps Dairy Farm Rebuild, Recover from Hurricane Michael
Established in 1994, Cindale Farms is a small dairy farm located in Marianna. The farm is home to 500 cows, 300 of which are milked twice daily. Brad and Meghan Austin, who operate the business, are...
JIRACOR Becomes Established Defense Contractor
Florida PTAC at UCF Assists Company GainGovernment Contracting Success Doing business with the government can be challenging for a small business. But it can also be extremely rewarding. Once the...
Revology Cars Expanding Production Thanks to New Capital Investment
Florida SBDC at UCF Supports Reproduction Classic Car Manufacturer With Business Training and Capital Access Consulting Smart entrepreneurs are the ones who know they dont know everything. And who...
Florida SBDC at UCF Client SeaDek Named SBA 2018 Small Business Exporter of the Year
Hyperform Inc. (d/b/a SeaDek Marine Products) is an All-American success story. What started out as a maker of products for the surfing industry like surfboard fins and traction pads has transformed...
Createch Machine and Design Utilizes Florida SBDC at USF for Growth and Branding Strategies
After spending his time as an executive within multiple companies, Larry Bull decided to leave his job as the president and chief operating officer at a commercial vehicle air conditioning company...
Bridge Loan Helps Tampa-based Manufacturer Weather the Storm
Disaster is a team effort. Read this story about partners working together to help Floridas small businesses recover from Hurricane Irma. While Carbon Marines headquarters are based in Tampa, the...
Bridge Loan Helps Orlando-based Tamarha’s Secret Get Cash Flow Going Again
Disaster is a team effort. Read this story about partners working together to help Floridas small businesses recover from Hurricane Irma. Tamarha’s Secret manufactures natural skin care...