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Blue Bamboo

Thinking back to 2005, when Chef Dennis Chan started his Blue Bamboo restaurant, he was happy to have the opportunity to start his own restaurant by renting a location from his uncle.  But Dennis always dreamed of owning his own building where he could create the ideal place for his menu and perfect ambiance of “Hip Asian Comfort Food”.  The Florida SBDC at UNF (FSBDC at UNF) was able to help him make it a reality.

Dennis first met FSBDC at UNF business consultant Cathy Hagan in 2014 when he hosted an event at his original Blue Bamboo for ...read full story...

Dennis ChanBlue Bamboo

The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida’s no-cost consulting, low-cost training and extensive information resources offer entrepreneurs access to the business solutions that help them grow and succeed. By helping businesses grow, we create a better community for all.


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R&J Power Equipment

Any question I had, she was able to guide me in the direction I needed. She basically helped with everything. I don’t think this would’ve happened without Cheryl’s help.

Ralph Sevearance R&J Power Equipment

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State Designated as Florida’s Principal Provider of Business Assistance [ § 288.001, Fla. Stat.]
The Florida SBDC at UNF is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide service network funded in part through cooperative agreements with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Defense Logistics Agency, State of Florida and other private and public partners; hosted by the University of West Florida; and nationally accredited by the Association of SBDCs.
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