Emboldened by her passion for cultural and early childhood development, Tailleen Arias opened the Doral Conservatory and School for the Arts because she wanted her kids to enjoy music and arts...
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Metro PCS Franchise Owner Overcomes Challenges, Expands Operations with Help from Florida SBDC at FGCU
In 2004, the Grisales family moved from Colombia to Bonita Springs in search of opportunities that would empower and improve their lives. At the young age of 13, Valentina Grisales, one of two...
Florida SBDC at UCF Helps Gourmet Popcorn Company Turn Dream to Reality
It happens often. An entrepreneur has an idea but is uncertain about how to turn their vision into a real business. And then how to make that business a success. Minetta and Neal Crosier were just...
Paper Supply Company Succeeds with Help from Florida SBDC at UNF
Hanan Hamed-Furqan has had many successes as a small business operator, including being named the 2017 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) North Florida District and State of Florida...
Software Company Finds Success with Florida SBDC at FIU
When Joel Browns father passed away, his grieving family went through an ordeal to find the paperwork necessary to close accounts, notify clients and perform other business tasks. When his...
Chiropractic Care Provider Secures Loan with Florida SBDC at Fort Lauderdale
Elaine Cruz-Abril graduated from chiropractic school in 2015. After graduation, she and her fiancé set out to own a practice they could grow. They located an existing practice located in Flagler...
Florida SBDC at IRSC Helps All Star Improve Profit Margin, Streamline Operations
All Star Carpet and Tiles (All Star), owned and operated by Juan Perez, is a premier tile and flooring company that specializes in the sale and installation of tile, carpet, laminate, wood and marble...
Capital City Music Therapy Grows with Help from Florida SBDC at FAMU
Michelle Pellito is the owner and operator of Capital Music Therapy. Pellito was interested in growing her business by increasing her sales and also wanted to move into a facility, but wanted to make...
Local Gun Shop Learns How to Market, Grow with Florida SBDC at USF
When the real estate market went down, Jeri Canale decided to retire as a realtor and jump into something new. Canale made the unusual switch to start up and operate her very own gun and ammo shop....
Florida SBDC at Daytona State College Helps Daytona Diner Relocate
Founded on Beach Street in 1996, the Daytona Diner has grown to be a Daytona Beach institution over the years. Owner Linda Toffolon has worked ceaselessly 7:00am 3:00pm six days a week, year after...
