Small Business Success Stories

AGS Stone of Tampa

After serving in leadership positions in the industrial distribution industry for more than 30 years, Gary Rogers, who had always had an interest in starting a business, acquired AGS Stone and relocated to Tampa from Western New York. That was 2010.

Fit Method 4:13 of Hillsborough County

The fitness industry is arguably one of the hardest hit sectors of business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s left many gym owners scrambling to figure out how to make ends meet until operations can resume at 100 percent. For some, government disaster funding has been essential to keeping their doors open as they rebuild their businesses.

Ohana Café of Pinellas County

When you meet Teresa and Phillipe Ohana, you can’t help but feel the infectious joy they have for what they do. Teresa, a native of Hawaii, grew up in a family of entertainers – singers, dancers, hula performers, and more.

Delectables Fine Catering of Pinellas County

Laurie Simpson, co-owner of Delectables Fine Catering, knew when coronavirus made it to the United States, that it wasn’t going to be an easy obstacle to overcome.

Tim McCahan After School Sports of Pinellas County

Tim McCahan is no stranger to entrepreneurship. Right out of high school, he opened his own carpet cleaning, sales and installation business.

Rover Done Over Mobile Pet Grooming of Hillsborough County

Gretchen McManus had a successful career in the real estate industry when the market crashed in 2008. Facing an uncertain economy, she decided it was time to reinvent herself.