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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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Florida Aerospace Training Center of Hillsborough County

Woman Seeks to Assist Aerospace Industry with Business

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August 18, 2021
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Tearin’ Em Up! Charters LLC of Sarasota County

Fishing charter business owner focuses on family fun

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August 13, 2021
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The Main Ingredient of Hillsborough County

Woman-Owned Nutrition Store Opens Second Location in Midst of Pandemic

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August 13, 2021
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Top Flight Electric of Polk County

Local business owner reflects on growth with the Florida SBDC at USF

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August 8, 2021
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Empact Solutions of Pinellas County

Veteran-Owned Business Grows by Giving Back to the Community

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June 3, 2021
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SoHo Hound of Hillsborough County

Pet Walkers Keep Business Moving During COVID-19 Pandemic

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May 14, 2021
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Prime Butcher Shoppe of Pasco County

Tampa Butcher Shoppe Offers Diverse Options to the Tampa Bay Area

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May 10, 2021
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St. Petersburg Bookstore and Wine Bar Opens Amidst Pandemic

St. Petersburg Bookstore and Wine Bar Opens Amidst Pandemic

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April 30, 2021
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Pop Goes the Waffle of Pinellas County

Specialty waffle company offers innovative concept in St. Petersburg area

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April 13, 2021
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StackD Cakes Studio by Island Girl Custom Cakes of Manatee County

Custom cake business owner realizes life-long dream

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April 12, 2021
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