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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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Woman cooks up new café after CEO Program completion

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January 8, 2015
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Business owner turns nutritional lifestyle into financial opportunity

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December 20, 2014
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Company reaches out to SBDC to manage growth

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December 20, 2014
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Local company’s rapid growth leads to new opportunities in international markets

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December 20, 2014
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Pello focused on the future with capital access

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December 19, 2014
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Local favorite uses resources of the Florida SBDC to expand

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December 19, 2014
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Woman business owner no stranger to challenges

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December 19, 2014
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Business builds on family tradition and success to grow

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December 19, 2014
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Couple takes joy in bringing smiles to faces with new business

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December 19, 2014
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Wesley Chapel woman creates order from chaos in Dade City

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November 14, 2014
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    Which Number Really Matters for Your Business Loan: SSN, FEIN, or D-U-N-S?January 9, 2026 - 3:36 pm
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