Dallas Hart is the founder and chief executive officer of Hart 2 Hart Academy, an early learning childcare center and private school in Lake City. Hart founded Hart 2 Hart Academy almost ten years ago […]
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Jacquin P. Gilchrist, Esq. of The Gilchrist Law Firm Named 2019 Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year
Following a dedicated career in the U.S. Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, the legal arm of the U.S. Army, Jacquin “Quin” Gilchrist and his wife founded The Gilchrist Law Firm, P.A., (“GLF”) in Coral Gables […]
House of Joy For This Successful Entrepreneur
Success tastes sweet for Mari Angeles Rubio, who was selected as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Young Entrepreneur Small Business Person of the Year for the State of Florida. Rubio, who was born and […]
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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 with his father, who operated a […]
Florida SBDC at FIU Client Receives National Recognition for Her Recovery from Hurricane Irma
As one of the oldest burger joints on Miami Beach, Cheeseburger Baby has a fitting motto: “Keeping it Classic.” However, it’s an ideal that the company struggled to keep after Hurricane Irma struck in 2017, […]
Bridge Loan Helps Local Sausage Company Survive, Thrive Following Hurricane Michael
In 1941, Sparks “Pappy” Register founded the Register Meat Company in Cottondale, Florida. He worked for a meat processing plant in Marianna previously and told the owner about his great smoked pork sausage recipe. The […]
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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 Oyster Farm Navigate Uncharted Waters Following Hurricane Michael
Dotted along the waterways of Oyster Bay float hundreds of oyster cages, home to millions of world-class Panacea oysters. The bay is home to marsh islands, bald eagles and other unique wildlife, and natural oyster […]
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Bridge Loan Helps Bait, Tackle Shop Stay Afloat Following Michael
Located in Crawfordville, Jerry’s Bait & Tackle offers on-site fishing licenses, live and frozen bait, freshwater and saltwater tackle, apparel, snacks, and more. Owner Theresa Miller bought the business 12 years ago, which also serves […]
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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 […]
