"You can't do it all by yourself. This is a great organization dedicated to serving small businesses."
Nichelle Nesbit, Schiobhan Charles Salon
"We would not be where we are today without the SBA, the SBDC, and The National Entrepreneur center."
Rod Vargas, Apex Engineering, 2007 SBA Small Business Person of the Year, Florida
"HBIF helped me in preparing a business plan and making key contacts for me. Their assistance was instrumental in the early stages of my business."
Elsa Morales, Owner of Atlantis Flowers & Gifts, Co.
"I don’t know how anyone could successfully start and operate their own business without utilizing the wisdom, constructive criticism and hands-on experience a SBA SCORE counselor has to offer."
Michael Brown, Owner of Hydromatic Technologies Corporation
"We have come a long way in just a few short years thanks to SCORE"
Peter McAlindon, Owner of Keybowl, Inc.
"It was very hard to get financing when first starting…that’s why HBIF was crucial."
Ruben Perez, Owner of Habana Grill
"Everything I needed…It all happened for me here, at the Entrepreneur Center."
Sharad Mehta, Owner of Screenworks USA, Inc.
"It (SBDC Advisory Board Council) opened the sides of the box, allowing us to see what was in front of us."
Rod Vargas, Owner of Apex Engineering & Compliance, Inc.
"(The SBDC) encouraged me to believe in myself and the business and offered me the tools I needed to succeed."
Danielle Evans, Owner of Dream Design Florist, Inc. & Wedding Boutique
"When you start with just a dream, you need to find a place for the foundations. They can all be found here."
Karen Peters, Owner of Sakile & Honey B.U.N.S.