Small Biz Florida
Small Biz FL was designed to highlight issues and promote business assistance resources available throughout the state of Florida.
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Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host, Tom Kindred interviews two guests: Shane Grindle, the founder and owner-operator of Aquarian Clinic, and Traylor Roberts, the chief experience officer of the same clinic. The episode kicks off with a discussion about the Florida Small Business Development Center's Founded in Florida campaign, which recognized Aquarian Clinic as one of the standout small businesses in the state. The guests share their experiences with the campaign and what it means to be part of the small business community in Florida.
The conversation then shifts to the origins of Aquarion Clinic, which was founded during the pandemic to address the growing need for accessible and affordable healthcare. Shane talks about his inspiration for starting the clinic and how he wanted to fix something that he could fix amidst the chaos of the pandemic. Traylor shares his own story of how he became a patient of Aquarian Clinic and was so impressed with the experience that he decided to join the team and help expand the business.
Throughout the episode, both Shane and Traylor emphasize their passion for providing accessible healthcare and their commitment to their mission. They share their backgrounds and pathways to Aquarian Clinic, highlighting their diverse experiences and how they bring unique perspectives to their roles within the company.
Overall, this episode provides an insightful look into the world of small business in Florida and the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs like Shane and Traylor who are making a difference in their communities.
-Learn more about Aquarian Clinic - https://www.aquarianclinic.com/
If you're interested in hearing more about the inspiring stories of small business owners and entrepreneurs in Florida, be sure to subscribe to Small Biz Florida. You can also follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on new episodes and exclusive content. Thanks for listening!
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
We're back with another episode of Small Biz Florida and we are joined by Debra Gilkey, Vice President at Capital One who leads the Business Cards & Payments division here in the Treasure Coast. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Debra is a trusted advisor to business owners throughout the region. She contributes her success to her passion for working with business owners and the lifelong relationships she has built. During this episode, we'll dive deep into the primary benefits of having a business credit card from Capital One. We'll talk about why business owners should consider banking with Capital One, as well as the best practices for getting the most out of their business credit cards. Finally, we'll discuss the various options available to business owners to help them get the most out of their Capital One business credit cards. So, join us as we explore the benefits of banking with Capital One.
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments are brought to you through a collaboration between Capital One and Small Biz Florida. We hope to be able to provide valuable information and insight for small business owners who are looking for banking solutions that can help them reach their goals.
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
On this episode, we talk to Ryan Coughlin. Ryan has 20 years of banking expertise. He joined Capital One Bank in 2016 and serves as the Senior Director for the Business Banking Group in Florida. Ryan has been charged with leading the statewide expansion strategy. Join the conversation and explore the ways Capital One can help you manage your business finances. We'll discuss the features and benefits of their business banking accounts, as well as the digital tools and services that make it easier to keep track of your finances. We'll also be discussing the latest innovations in the banking industry that make managing your money more efficient than ever. Whether you're just getting started or already have a business up and running, this episode will help you understand the options and make the best decisions for your business. Tune in for the latest and greatest in business banking from Capital One.
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments are brought to you through a collaboration between Capital One and Small Biz Florida. We hope to be able to provide valuable information and insight for small business owners who are looking for banking solutions that can help them reach their goals.
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Incorporated 1907. The Town of Greenville’s history dates back to the Civil War when women from a sewing circle gave the town its name as a tribute to Mrs. U.M. Roberts who served as president of the sewing society, and came from Greenville, South Carolina. Today the Town of Greenville is home to 746 people and is the location of Ray Charles’ Childhood Home.
Lee Jones who serves the town as CEO/CFO sits with us to discuss the growth that the community has experienced over the past few years and where it is headed. Lee also talks about the importance of an event like the Florida Rural Economic Development Conference as it focuses on towns like Greenville that need the resources and support to grow and generate jobs for the people who reside in those communities.
Learn more about the Town of Greenville: https://mygreenvillefl.com/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
On this special episode of Small Biz Florida, we had the honor to sit down with the newly appointed Secretary of Commerce and CEO at Enterprise Florida, Laura DiBella.
Prior to joining Enterprise Florida as Deputy Secretary of Commerce last summer, DiBella worked as a full-time Executive Director of the Florida Harbor Pilots Association. Before that, she served as the Executive Director of the Nassau County Economic Development Board and Port Director for the Port of Fernandina, Ocean Highway, and Port Authority of Nassau County.
Join us on this episode to hear all about Laura DiBella’s background, her new role at Enterprise Florida, and the outlook of Florida’s economy.
Learn more about Enterprise Florida: https://www.enterpriseflorida.com/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Jennifer Green is President and owner of Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, LLC, and founded the firm in early 2007 with former U.S. Senator Connie Mack (R-FL). With nearly 25 years of experience in political, lobbying, and grassroots activities in the State of Florida she consults primarily on state Legislative and Executive branch issues affecting corporations, trade associations, local governments, and not-for-profits.
In this episode, we discuss how Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, LLC is helping small state governments in Florida connect and leverage funding to grow, and expand their communities.
Join us for this episode to learn more about what Jennifer Green and her Team at Liberty Partners of Tallahassee are doing for Rural Florida.
Learn more about Liberty Partners of Tallahassee, LLC here: https://www.libertypartnersfl.com/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
This episode of Small Biz Florida, features Jennifer Conoley, President & CEO of Florida’s Great Northwest. Join us as she helps us discover all that this economic development organization does for Florida’s panhandle communities (12 counties).
Florida’s Great Northwest is the regional economic development organization for the Florida Panhandle. The organization is an investor‐supported 501(c)(6) not-for-profit corporation created to promote Northwest Florida for economic growth and diversification, advocate for economic development issues that affect the region, and collaborate to improve regional competitiveness.
The organization accomplishes this in partnership with state and local economic development organizations, rural regional economic development organizations, utility partners, private sector businesses, local government, higher education institutions, workforce boards, and community leaders.
Join us for this episode and get to know Jennifer Conoley and Florida’s Great Northwest.
Learn more about Florida’s Great Northwest: https://www.floridasgreatnorthwest.com/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Opportunity Florida is an economic development organization made up of ten rural counties in the heart of Northwest Florida. The ten counties are Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, North Walton, Wakulla, and Washington. We work with the counties, cities therein, and the various local economic development organizations to market the many resources offered by this region.
On this episode of Small Biz Florida, we sit down with Opportunity Florida Executive Director Richard Williams to learn about the future of Florida’s rural communities. We also discuss the Florida Rural Economic Development Conference and how it got started. Richard talks about the partnership between the three RAOs (Rural Areas of Opportunity) to create the (FREDA) Florida Rural Economic Development Association. Join us as we get to know rural Florida’s economic development drivers.
Learn more about Opportunity Florida: http://www.opportunityflorida.com/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
“Rural America is the next place to innovate. For the first time in human history, we no longer have to be attached to a city to experience the best things that culture, education, and business have to offer.” -Zachary Mannheimer, Founder & CEO of Alquist 3D
In 2020, Zack and his partners expanded their work and launched Atlas Community Studios, a creative placemaking firm currently working on community development projects across more than 25 states. In his cross-country work with Atlas, Zack realized the number one thing holding communities back from economic and cultural prosperity – the lack of quality, affordable housing. He began researching the best way to solve America’s housing crisis.
Zack swiftly founded Alquist 3D and set about printing homes in underserved American communities. The first completed home, in Williamsburg, VA, was built in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity. That home stands as the first 3D-printed, owner-occupied, home in America!
Zack speaks insightfully about bringing together diverse groups to create prosperous community development. He is passionate about this new home-building technology and is excited to share the message with builders, developers, community organizers, and potential homeowners.
Zack is a board member with Iowa Public Radio and the Iowa Rural Development Council. He is a contributor for The Hill, and his work has been featured on CNN, NBC News, and CBS Evening News, as well as in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, Architecture Digest, and The Atlantic, among others.
Join us on this unique episode of Small Biz Florida as we explore the future of Rural housing with Zachary and Alquist 3D.
Learn more about Alquist 3D here: https://www.alquist3d.com/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
On this episode of Small Biz Florida, we sit down with Heather Beaven, CEO of Jobs for Florida Graduates. A program that helps teenagers navigate early adulthood after high school. Heather helps schools gain access to a number of programs and resources to help students plan for life after graduation.
In this episode, we'll explore how this program helps students build confidence, stay organized, and develop strategies to help them succeed. We'll also discuss the impact this program has had on the lives of those who have taken advantage of it. Tune in to learn more about how this program can help the next generation of students reach their educational and career goals.
Learn more about Heather Beaven here: http://heatherbeaven.com/
Connect with Jobs for Florida Graduates here: https://www.flgraduates.org/
For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at the 2022 Florida Rural Economic Development Conference hosted at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort
– To learn more about the Florida Rural Economic Development Association, visit their websites here:
-Opportunity Florida
-Florida Heartland ERO
- North Florida Economic Development Partnership