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JSKaraoke Expansion Aided by Full-Service Capabilities of
Pinellas Economic Development 
Illustrating the full-service capabilities of Pinellas County’s Department of Economic Development, client JSKaraoke utilized the agency’s resources to expand its Pinellas County operations. Says Jack Strauser, CEO and President of JSKaraoke, “We approached Pinellas County Economic Development for assistance with financing our growing business and gained so much more than that. With their aid, we applied for and received an Economic Gardening loan, were connected to hiring assistance, and developed a new marketing strategy.”
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Regina Invandino, owner of Cappuccino’s Altro Posto Café in Dunedin, Florida, says the secret to her success is adaptation. Whether to new trends, the neighbors or the current economic climate, Cappuccino’s has remained successful for seven years by adapting to changing conditions. Explains Invandino, “In business, you have to be willing to try new things. If they don’t work you move on.” And working closely with Pinellas County Economic Development has provided Invandino with the tools and resources necessary to build success through adaptation. Read more here.
Borrowers, lenders discuss SBA lending, stimulus funding (Margaret Cashill, Tampa Bay Business Journal) Small business borrowers, banking representatives, economic  development officials and representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration gathered Wednesday afternoon to discuss SBA lending made possible by the stimulus bill. The stimulus bill provides about $730 million to the SBA, including $375 million to reduce or eliminate fees associated with lending. The provisions help small businesses access capital, said Gil Colon, deputy district director for the SBA South Florida District. Two small business owners who had received SBA loans shared their stories. Rachel Bryan, a founder of Ageless Construction Inc., a diversified general contracting company based in St. Petersburg, described the challenge of borrowing in an uncooperative economy and grappling with a “grow or die” situation. Read this entire story at Bizjournals.com
Small business borrowers spotlighted (TBNWeekly.com) - The US Small Business Administration's South Florida District Office highlighted small business borrowers that have received loans through SBA ...
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