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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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Local Machinery Design and Manufacturing Business Benefits from Consultant Insight

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February 1, 2017
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Golf resort stays afloat with Bridge loan; continues to grow

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January 30, 2017
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Franchise grows from two to 26 employees in five years

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December 23, 2016
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Medical Software Developer Broadening its Market

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December 15, 2016
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Entrepreneur Utilizes Florida SBDC at PCED to Build New Business

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December 14, 2016
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Sarasota Printing Company Benefits from Business Assessment

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December 12, 2016
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Mom makes a go of opening safe space for kids

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November 30, 2016
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Boyd Industries, Inc., took advantage of the Export Marketing Plan, provided in partnership with SelectFlorida and US Commercial Service, to outline a strategy for international expansion. Pictured from left are: Max Stewart, SelectFlorida; Selma Canas, Florida SBDC at USF; Adrian LaTrace, Boyd Industries; Brent Barkway, Pinellas County EDC; and Sandra Campbell, US Commercial Service.

Medical manufacturer utilizes Export Marketing Plan for expansion plans

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November 22, 2016
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Veteran-owned company finds business success

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November 21, 2016
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Agricultural supply company utilizes certification guidance

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November 18, 2016
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