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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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Loan Helps Bridge the Gap for Tampa-based Business

Loan Helps Bridge the Gap for Tampa-based Business

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November 1, 2017
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Local Media and Tech Solutions Company Grows with Help from Florida SBDC at Pinellas County

Local Media and Tech Solutions Company Grows with Help from Florida SBDC at Pinellas County

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November 1, 2017
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Bridge Loan Helps Indian Rocks Beach Restaurant ‘Rebuild’

Bridge Loan Helps Indian Rocks Beach Restaurant ‘Rebuild’

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November 1, 2017
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Bridge Loan Assistance Keeps Sarasota-based Café in Business

Bridge Loan Assistance Keeps Manasota Café in Business

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October 31, 2017
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Bridge Loan Keeps Sebring-based Gyroplane Business in Flight

Bridge Loan Keeps Sebring-based Gyroplane Business in Flight

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October 29, 2017
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Sarasota-based Brewing Company Uses Bridge Loan to Recover Revenue

Sarasota-based Brewing Company Uses Bridge Loan to Recover Revenue

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October 29, 2017
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Tampa Distillery Looks to Go International

Tampa Distillery Looks to Go International

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October 25, 2017
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Construction company utilizes Florida SBDC at USF as business partner

Construction company utilizes Florida SBDC at USF as business partner

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October 25, 2017
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Bridge Loan Helps North Port-based Company Close the Gap

Bridge Loan Helps North Port-based Company Close the Gap

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October 19, 2017
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Bridge Loan Helps Land O Lakes Salon Keep Employees Paid

Bridge Loan Helps Land O Lakes Salon Keep Employees Paid

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October 19, 2017
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