“After working as a RN in the home health field for several years and taking care of quadriplegic clients in and around Marion County, I realized there was no agency adequately equipped to deal with […]
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Sea Shutters Weathers Storms, Expands with Help from Florida SBDC at UWF
In 1996, Mike Harris founded Sea Shutters after realizing that existing shutters being sold on the market cracked, pealed, and did not stand up to flying debris from gale-force winds. After experimenting with various materials, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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