Entrepreneurs

Louis Llovio
January 6, 2022

Pinellas County Economic Development

With the threat of COVID-19 in the air, companies will need to be nimble and prepared if — and when — more problems arise.

Entrepreneurs

John Haughey
December 23, 2021

Diverse business incubator plans for robust 2022

After its own turbulent expansion, Lakeland business incubator — on version 3.0 — focuses on ‘velocity to launch’ for scalable startups.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
December 16, 2021

Entrepreneur chases demand: he helps people be kickass husbands

Matt Hoffman comes to his new business from personal experience.

Entrepreneurs

Amanda Postma
November 26, 2021

SCF goes all in on innovation and entrepreneur hub

A college enters the innovation hub space — with funky robots, drones and cool gear in tow.

Entrepreneurs

John Haughey
November 11, 2021

Entrepreneur: dying drive-in movie business worth saving

The disappearance of iconic drive-in movie theaters from America’s landscape is well documented — an inevitable consequence of obsolescence. This is not one of those stories.

Entrepreneurs

Brian Hartz
October 1, 2021

Movin' on up: Entrepreneur embraces aggressive brand expansion, diversification

Leaving behind a promising career in law enforcement, Spero Georgedakis got into the moving and storage business. Nearly three decades later, he believes expansion into other industries, including real estate, will move his company forward.

Entrepreneurs

By Didi McKay
September 23, 2021

Local entrepreneur funds college business contest with $500,000

Undergrad students with a thirst for business experience have a new way to get — and stay — ahead of the game. 

Entrepreneurs

Amanda Postma
September 16, 2021

Marketing executive launches app for reselling dance costumes

With the new app, the entrepreneurial dancer hopes to save performers a little bit of money.

Entrepreneurs

Louis Llovio
August 13, 2021

Angel investor looks to lead the next generation, fund dreamers and make money in the process

Steve MacDonald made a fortune in tech and health care. Now he's spreading the wealth to those with ideas that can change the world.

Entrepreneurs

By Amanda Postma
August 12, 2021

Entrepreneur seeks to connect people face-to-face in an industry run by technology

When Tonya Buford noticed the dating game had become overruled by technology, she wanted to change that. With her business, Singles Pop Up, she's bringing back face-to-face interactions.