Lexi Angeles of The Hippie's Greenhouse at one of her two booths inside the Blue Moon Antique Mall in Pensacola

Success Stories

See yourself in these small business successes.

Jeannie Pope poses with wholesale customer Toni LaBatt in front of Jeannie's UV-protection apparel on display at Harborwalk Marina in Destin, Florida.

Knot His 850

  • Retail
  • February 13, 2025

From boat dreams to business success, Jeannie Pope’s Floridian approach to retail and entrepreneurship in Destin and online.

Sid Mathis founded and operates Vessel Powersports with his team out of Holt, Florida.

Vessel Powersports

  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • December 16, 2024

Southern mud and water prove as navigable as business for this emerging venture in Holt, Florida.

The VITALExam team in 2024

VITALExam

  • Contracting
  • Healthcare
  • November 5, 2024

What entrepreneurs can achieve with government contracting when purpose meets persistence.

Randall Shepard, founder and CEO of RSAE Labs

RSAE Labs

  • Contracting
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • October 30, 2024

Securely and smoothly tracking assets in real time around the world, while leaning on Florida SBDC and Florida APEX Accelerator consultant support.

Katie Truax (SALTY beach set-ups and event planing), Ashley Curtin (Big Fish Bike and Beach Rentals), Trisha Henry (The Henry Haus), and Meaghan Easterhaus (Palm Folly Hard Seltzer)

Women’s Small Business Month

  • Brewery
  • Recreation
  • Retail
  • Tourism
  • October 24, 2024

A special compilation success story celebrating these coastal women-owned businesses inspiring the next generation and women in all seasons of life.

Brittany Perez, of MELA Medical Spa and Method Aesthetics Academy in Pensacola, works with a patient.

MELA Medical Spa & Method Aesthetics

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Medical Spa
  • September 18, 2024

A conversation with confidence-boosting business visionaries who are prioritizing educational excellence, patient care, and team culture.