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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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Red Tide Hits Shellfish Operation Hard

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October 23, 2018
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Skills Development Company Lands Six Figure Contract

Skills Development Company Lands Six Figure Contract

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October 9, 2018
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Sarasota-based Fish Camp Utilizes Bridge Loan to Keep Swimming

Sarasota-based Fish Camp Utilizes Bridge Loan to Keep Swimming

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September 26, 2018
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New Sarasota-based Restaurant to Survive with Bridge Loan

New Sarasota-based Restaurant to Survive with Bridge Loan

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September 25, 2018
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Contracting Business Earns Government Contracts

Contracting Business Earns Government Contracts

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July 5, 2018
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Mortgage Company Finding Its Spot in the Marketplace

Mortgage Company Finding Its Spot in the Marketplace

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May 15, 2018
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Pharmacist Receives Loan Assistance to Keep Her Business Healthy

Pharmacist Receives Loan Assistance to Keep Her Business Healthy

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May 15, 2018
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Symphonic Distribution of Pasco County

Local Music Distribution Company Participates in Trade Mission

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May 10, 2018
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7 S Bar

Citrus Grove Stays Afloat with Bridge Loan

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March 31, 2018
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Story Grove

Statewide Grove Recouping with Bridge Loan

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March 30, 2018
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