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 […]
Archives: Success Stories
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 […]
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 […]
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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NanoSpective, Inc. Meets Challenges of Growth with Assistance from the Florida SBDC at UCF
One of the greatest challenges a small business faces is transitioning from its startup phase to being an established, high-performing second stage company. It is not for the faint of heart. The changes in strategy, […]
Gym Owner Uses Ninja Skills and Florida SBDC at USF to Succeed
Jubilee Gym of Hillsborough County Being a contestant on American Ninja Warrior three times, as well as a lifelong gymnast, has taught MaryBeth Wang that you must fight for what you want. Wang left entrepreneur […]
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Ishkabibbles Grows with Florida SBDC at IRSC
Established by Kristin Meek in 2008, Ishkabibbles Designs is a high-end clothing boutique that specializes in the creation of original wedding and bridesmaid dresses, as well as a complete line of lady’s apparel that includes: […]
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