Tacos El Fluffy
Few may know the petite restaurant on Pace Boulevard boasting fresh, quality Latin food including tamales and aguas frescas has a mosaic the family created. Tracking down 500 plates and pots across the region from a Shalimar Goodwill to yard sales took over 800 hours to make. The grout makes the difference, says Tacos El…
Heroes Lawn Care Emerald Coast
Heroes Lawn Care Valparaiso is making veteran culture the hero. United States Air Force veteran Brad Buinicky opened his Heroes Lawn Care in 2022 in Valparaiso, Florida to serve his community — drawing on his military background to quickly build a beloved, local business. This entrepreneur signed his franchise agreement and formed his LLC in…
Jen’s Designer Deals
What began as a hobby of selling designer items and styling for clients when it comes to Gulf Breeze resident Jennifer Wells, transformed into a thriving boutique both online and in the community she’s called home since 2001. “As a small business, it’s not about being the best just to be the best, but it’s…
Crumbl Pensacola & Gulf Breeze
This Crumbl franchise family doesn’t crumble under pressure. After graduating college at Utah Valley University, Mark Van Wagenen started the management training program at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the Salt Lake City area. He was with Enterprise for several years and then was recruited by one of his clients to operate a trampoline park in Lakeland,…
Donaldson Edge Consulting
This community wellness entrepreneur finds an edge. Sandra Donaldson, MPA, MBA is the president and CEO of Donaldson Edge (D-Edge) Consulting, LLC. D-Edge Consulting is a business and training concept that began as a needed training space in her previous role as a chief advocacy officer. Bringing the training concept to life led to a…
Advent Services
Tomas Santos-Alejandro’s Advent Services company serves in both the contracting realm and communities. Additionally, this technology-focused Advent Services’ CEO has won the North Florida District Small Business Person of the Year award. The U.S. Small Business Administration announced this and related awards recently in leading up to National Small Business Week, April 30-May 6. Tomas…
Conchitas Personal Chef & Catering
“The SBDC helped with me with my new business start,” shares small business Conchitas owner Jennifer Lowry, “all from where to go to apply for licenses and taxes, and things that were scary for me. But this military mompreneur pushes through to the other side. “My Consultant Christa went above and beyond to research questions…
Battery Guyz
We love when an entrepreneur combines a market gap with innovation and hard work. Florida SBDC at UWF client Reed owns Battery Guyz in Pensacola, and while his persistence and business savviness has taken him from start-up, growth, and shrinking with purpose to Shark Tank, Bloomberg Television, and Walmart — he’s become a shining example…
Parrot Head Yachts
“SBDC was tremendously helpful. We could really build a good, effective, efficient business plan — and it was phenomenal.” – Larry Cowsert, Owner & COO, Parrot Head Yachts
Dr. V Medical Aesthetics
“The Florida SBDC Network is a great resource and I recommend it to anyone starting a small business. I think it is worth it to talk to them before struggling to pay other people to consult with. This is at no cost to you, they are confidential, and they will make you feel like this…
Dynamic Life Chiropractic
Dynamic Life Chiropractic is a small business located in Pensacola, Florida. The Florida SBDC at UWF small business consultants have worked closely with the family-owned business to help them grow & succeed. Watch the video to learn more!
Suga Cakes Soul Kitchen
“Suga Cake’s Soul Kitchen a place where great cooking & good vibes meet. Veteran owned and operated bringing delicious food made with love, peace and SOUL to the Panhandle! We welcome diners young and old. Try it yourself—stop by today!”