Small Business Success Stories

Sylvia’s Clubhouse of Pinellas County

Finding a safe place for your child to play can be a daunting task for any new parent. Jenna Pack, owner of Sylvia’s Clubhouse, decided to take matters into her own hands after searching for a safe space for her own one-year-old daughter.

Boyd Industries, Inc. of Pinellas County

Adrian LaTrace has more than 25 years of varied experience in entrepreneurship. With varied work in start-ups and corporations, LaTrace has spent his career in growing sectors such as healthcare, renewable energy and aerospace.

Book Zurman, Inc. of Pinellas County

Book Zurman Inc. is a company that develops interoperability standards for electronic health records, specifically for veterans and their families. The company moved to the healthcare space in 2010.

JW Services & Supply Inc. of Highlands County

Jill Murphy and her husband first started their business in May 2009. Now called JW Services & Supply Inc., their business focuses on building fences, cow pens, mineral feeders, horse barns, and other various agricultural work.

Kozuba & Sons Distillery of Pinellas County

Originally starting as their father’s idea in 2005, Kozuba & Sons Distillery of Pinellas County has jumped many hurdles since then. The distillery began in Poland offering two flavored cordials: cranberry and colonial.

Local entrepreneur shares her story to help educate others of the dangers

In the age of high-speed technology and automated marketing, Florida SBDC at University of South Florida business consultants sometimes see entrepreneurs who are taken advantage of, due mostly to a lack of knowledge.