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Small Business Success Stories

BioTechNMed of Hillsborough County

How a Boutique Life Science Incubator Found its Launchpad with the Florida SBDC

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BioTechNMed of Hillsborough County When Dr. Maryam Alavi founded BioTechNMed, a boutique incubator focused on wellness, healthcare, and biotech life sciences, the vision had been forming for years. “I moved to the U.S. and started…
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April 20, 2026
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Inspector Klean Building Care LLC of Pasco County

Florida Cleaning Business Growing with Veterans in Mind

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July 27, 2023
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American Fabric Filter Company of Pasco County

Fabric + Filter Company Gains Success with Export Marketing

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July 27, 2023
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Pro-Tools of Hillsborough County

Family Business Visits Australia on Successful Trade Mission 

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June 12, 2023
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NNN Foodservice Solutions of Pinellas County

Brothers Purchase Restaurant Equipment + Supplies Business

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May 30, 2023
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Cosmetic Chemist Helps Protect Waters with Reef-Safe Products

Cosmetic Chemist Helps Protect Waters with Reef-Safe Products

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May 30, 2023
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Woof Creek Nutritious Nature of Hillsborough County

Canine Nutrition Business Keeps Tails Wagging with Wellness Treats

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May 26, 2023
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The Main Ingredient of Hillsborough and Pasco County

Artisanal Health Food Store Owner Finds Success; Opens Additional Locations

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May 16, 2023
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Raining Berries of Hillsborough County

Business Owner Brings Fresh New Açaí, Smoothie + Coffee Shop to Tampa

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May 15, 2023
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Dance & Circus Arts Studio Leaps into Success

Dance & Circus Arts Studio Leaps into Success

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April 19, 2023
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Franchise Owner Stirs Up New Business Deal

Franchise Owner Stirs Up New Business Deal

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April 19, 2023
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