Ep. 63 | Chip & Andrew | Rita’s Italian Ice at Lake Buena Vista Orlando Florida

In celebration of SBDC day at the Capitol, we traveled to Tallahassee, Florida, to support small businesses. Tom sits down with Chip and Andrew Byers, owners of Rita’s Italian Ice (Lake Buena Vista, FL). 

They both go their start going through the Disney College Program in Orlando. After meeting, both Chip and Andrew wanted to start a business after Chip experienced work discrimination for being autistic. Chip knew from the beginning that he wanted to go after a more fulfilling career, and so did Andrew!  

Chip talks about his partnership with The Able Trust, an organization that helps people with disabilities get the training and tools they need to get employed. As a partner of The Able Trust, Chip and Andrew play a huge role in hiring people with disabilities.