Ep. 315 | From New Jersey to Florida: Comarco Products’ Journey with Tom Hoversen

In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred interviews Tom Hoversen, Founder and Owner of Comarco Products, a food manufacturing and distribution company. Tom shares the story of launching Comarco Products in 1978 and the strategic decision to relocate operations from New Jersey to Palatka, Florida in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion highlights the challenges of doing business in New Jersey and the advantages of moving to rural Florida, including the strong support from local government and economic development authorities. Tom also talks about the company’s evolution, the role of his son as a business partner, and the opportunities that Florida offers to manufacturers looking to grow and thrive. This podcast episode was recorded live at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit hosted at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital. Connect with Our Guest: Learn more about Comarco Products