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Florida SBDC at USF plays key role in new Tampa Entrepreneur Support Hub
The Florida SBDC at USF will deliver one-on-one technical assistance to microenterprise entrepreneurs, as well as scale-up services for small businesses through its Growth Acceleration program.
October 9, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship
Surf's up: Tampa Bay entrepreneur builds ‘epic’ consumer-centric brand
Don Phillips, founder of Woodie's Wash Shack, is known for transforming the ordinary into the unforgettable. Learn how his retro, surfer-themed car washes became one of the highest rated businesses in the region.
October 6, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events
3DE Schools program expanding in Tampa Bay area - St. Pete Catalyst
The initiative connects high school students with national and local businesses. One of its key initiatives is 3DE, an instructional model that allows high school students to interact with the business community.
October 3, 2025Entrepreneurship
Twin founders of $100M brand to share the journey from hustle to high impact
Twin brothers Blake and Brock Gratton, co-founders of SpringWell Water Filtration, will headline a special Conversation with a Founder event at USF Sarasota-Manatee on Sept. 26.
September 8, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events
Roy Kirchner named Nault Center for Entrepreneurship’s Mentor of the Year
The honor recognizes a mentor in the Entrepreneur Mentorship Program who has shown exemplary passion for helping USF students navigate their entrepreneurial journeys.
September 8, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship, Honors and Awards
High school entrepreneurs showcase skills at Bulls Pitch 2025
From discovering entrepreneurial programs to high-energy pitches, local teens got a front-row seat to the world of business innovation at the University of South Florida.
August 21, 2025Entrepreneurship, Events
Tampa Bay Wave rolls in latest class for 2025 fintech accelerator - Tampa Bay Business Journal
Now in its fourth year, alumni companies have raised over $300 million in funding and generated over $60 million in revenue. Notable graduates include New York-based Paperstack, Atlanta-based Viva Finance and St. Louis-based Ascent.
August 14, 2025Entrepreneurship
Tampa Bay Wave and USF team up for 2025 FinTech|X Accelerator launch - TBBW
The 2025 cohort will bring together a group of startups worldwide. Since its inception, the program's alumni have raised more than $300 million in funding and generated over $60 million in revenue.
August 1, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship
USF, Amgen empower teens through entrepreneurship camp
Tampa teens are getting a head start in STEM and entrepreneurship. From pitching business ideas to learning from Khan Academy's Sal Khan, these students are building skills — and confidence — for the future.
July 28, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship, Events
USF Muma College of Business launches school of management - Business Observer
The School of Management is the seventh school in the Muma College of Business and will be led by interim director Ed Tomlinson, a management professor.
July 21, 2025Entrepreneurship
USF Muma College of Business creates a new School of Management
The School of Management will be the business college's seventh school, bringing the college's existing management-related programs and management faculty under one academic roof.
July 16, 2025Business News, Entrepreneurship
USF St. Pete debuts week-long middle school camp - St. Pete Catalyst
Developed in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg, the camp is part of USF alum and Mayor Ken Welch’s Pillars for Progress initiative, which focuses on education and youth opportunities.
July 7, 2025Entrepreneurship, Events