Category Archives: Polk County

Douglass Screen Printers Keeps tradition with a new generation

Posted on March 15, 2013 by yrosario

Douglass Screen Printers, Inc. is a 74-year-old screen and digital printing company founded in Lakeland, Florida that’s venturing across the globe as it enters its third generation of family ownership. Lisa Kaiser Hickey, who joined the team in the 1980s

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Wesley Chapel Tree Company Partners Pave the Way for Successful Business Acquisition

Posted on February 25, 2013 by miezzoni

Marine Corp veteran Wayne “Buck” Rollings’ contact with the SBDC at the University of South Florida in Tampa began in 2008 when he attended a Government Contracting Seminar. Four years later, he is the owner of Omega Tree and Nursery.

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Funding Programs for Training Your Employees

Posted on November 14, 2012 by sbdcadmin

There are several local opportunities and grants available for small businesses in the areas of training new hires and enhancing the skills of existing employees. Since all the different options and partnerships can be

Posted in DeSoto County, Hardee County, Hernando County, Highlands County, Hillsborough County, Human Resources, Locations, Manatee County, New Business Grants, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Polk County, Sarasota County, Start-up Assistance | Tagged Tampa bay workforce alliance | Leave a comment

Dog Rescuer Unleashes Caged Clients with Start of Mobile Grooming Business

Posted on December 13, 2011 by sbdcadmin

Joel Hunter, SPCA Volunteer of the Year and Hurricane Katrina animal rescuer, started dog rescuing 15 years ago. He cares for at least 20 dogs at a time, many of which have special needs. His passion led him to the

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Free Business Info – Small Business Week is Here!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by sbdcadmin

Hey Small Business Owner’s – Get free copies of Business Growth Seminars (multi-topic, PDFs) here! Don’t miss the free Small Business Week’s events like this .. Hundreds attended the Small Business Growth Seminars this May. Each year, the Small Business

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Small Business Growth Conference

Posted on April 18, 2011 by sbdcadmin

In this free conference series, you’ll learn the strategies & tools necessary to grow your business. The conference will be May 16th – May 20th across an 11 county range. Don’t miss your opportunity! Full Story