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Bridge Loan Provides Cash Flow For Carriage Way B&B to Get Back on Their Feet Following Hurricane Matthew

A story about partners working together to help small businesses overcome challenges to grow and succeed. Carriage Way B&B is a bed and breakfast located in the very center of historical downtown St. Augustine, just […]

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Polish Distillery Opens in St. Petersburg with Help from Florida SBDC at Pinellas County

Originally starting as their father’s idea in 2005, Kozuba & Sons Distillery of Pinellas County has jumped many hurdles since then. The distillery began in Poland offering two flavored cordials: cranberry and colonial. When the […]

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Bridge Loan Helps GreenTechnologies Recover From Impact of Hurricane Matthew

A story about partners working together to help small businesses overcome challenges to grow and succeed. Founded by Dr. Amir Varshovi in 1999, GreenTechnologies is a manufacturer of environmentally friendly lawn and landscape solutions for […]

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Family Opens Popular Chicago Pizza Franchise in Fort Myers with Help from Florida SBDC at FGCU

Joe and Rhonda Wendling, originally from Chicago, have called Southwest Florida home since 2013. Joe and his brother Pete, who is also part-owner of Rosati’s Pizza Pub in Fort Myers, are lifetime entrepreneurs, having previously […]

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Bridge Loan Allows Chowder Teds to Begin Immediate Clean-Up, Repairs Caused By Hurricane Matthew

A story about partners working together to help small businesses overcome challenges to grow and succeed. Chowder Teds is a restaurant located in Jacksonville that is known for serving fresh seafood, an award-winning chowder, and […]

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Bridge Loan Enables Viola’s Restaurant to Re-Open After Hurricane Matthew

A story about partners working together to help small businesses overcome challenges to grow and succeed. Viola’s Pasta & Seafood Restaurant is located in St. Augustine. In early October of 2016, Viola’s was impacted by […]

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Bridge Loan Assists Ocean Movers With Overcoming Challenges Faced by the Impact of Hurricane Matthew

A story about partners working together to help small businesses overcome challenges to grow and succeed. Ocean Movers is a professional moving company owned by Amber Sahbudak and based in Orange Park. In early October […]

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Javi’s Salsa Grows with Help from Florida SBDC at Hillsborough County

After working for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for 25 years, Javier Nava decided it was time to trade in his badge for salsa. Originally from Mexico, Nava and his family moved to the United […]

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Florida SBDC at UWF Client Receives Governor’s Business Ambassador Award

Chained Concepts Bicycle Shop provides a full range of bicycle sales and technical services to families and bicycle enthusiasts in areas surrounding its retail store in Crestview. Owner Miguel Davila, a military veteran, holds several […]

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Golf Resort Stays Afloat with Bridge Loan; Continues to Grow

A story about partners working together to help small businesses overcome challenges to grow and succeed. Cheval Golf and Athletic Club is a country club that offers a vast amount of fitness clubs and classes […]

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