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1PL8 – 3rd Place Winner in State Pitch Competition

This summer one of VEI's Alumni and Grid 407 participant, competed in a statewide business pitch competition with Veterans Florida. This virtual pitch consisted of nine veteran businesses from all over the state and in various industries. Related Resource: VEI Chef Rich pitched his business, 1PL8, and ended up placing 3rd in...

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All-in-One Electric Awarded $20K Grant from Siemens

Florida State Minority Supplier Diversity Council worked with All-in-One owner Rodney Jones to secure a $20,000 grant from Siemens – the first grant ever applied for by the business.  Related resources: FSMSDC Siemens awarded a $20,000 grant to All-in-One Electric, a Tampa-based company, to enhance minority representation in its supply chain....

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4Pets Gets Back on the Road

After a devasting fire scorched their dream, 4Pets Mobile LLC worked with Ascendus to receive an SBA 7a Community Advantage Loan for $119,000 to replace their van and revitalize their business. Related resources: Ascendus, Prospera As their nostrils filled with smoke, the Layas watched a part of their dream burst into...

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The Ewing Family Security & Staffing’s Success at the Super Bowl

Winter Park based security and staffing firm, The Ewing Family (TEF), was selected to provide security at the 55th Annual Super Bowl in Tampa. Related resources: FSMSDC, In early 2021, The Ewing Family (TEF) Security and Staffing started off the year strong by securing a contract to provide security at the 55th...

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