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Entrepreneurs

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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.

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  • December 16, 2021
Entrepreneur chases demand: he helps people be kickass husbands

Matt Hoffman comes to his new business from personal experience.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • August 12, 2021
Foundation CEO is determined to make long-term systemic change

Teri Hansen grew up with the passion to help others instilled in her. It shows in her work.

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  • August 12, 2021
A leap of faith (and some long days) were all one entrepreneur needed to find success

With a coaching and marketing company named Be Your Best You, businesswoman follows her own advice — with some early success.

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  • June 25, 2021
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Financial executive adds inventor to resume

Ken Kwiatkowski’s first invention stems from his individual frustration over a product. But getting to market has shown him the value of a team.

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Office furniture firm lands multimillion-dollar opportunity

Reimagine Office Furnishings remained nimble and resolute — even as offices region-wide went dark.

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Tampa restaurant group owner believes personal touch is key to running her eateries

Natalia Levey has her own spin on the restaurant business.

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