Ep. 414 | Florida’s Small Business Advantage with Representative Tiffany Esposito

Recorded at the 2026 Florida SBDC Small Business Success Summit, host Tom Kindred speaks with Florida State Representative Tiffany Esposito, who represents House District 77 in Lee County. Representative Esposito shares how her background in economic development and leadership at Southwest Florida Inc. led her into public service. She discusses the essential role small businesses play in Florida’s economy and explains why reducing unnecessary regulations, supporting job creation, and maintaining a business-friendly environment remain important priorities. The conversation also explores Florida’s strong network of resources for entrepreneurs, including chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, colleges and universities, SCORE, and the Florida Small Business Development Center Network. Representative Esposito emphasizes the importance of small business owners taking time to work on their businesses—not only in them—and recognizes the entrepreneurs attending the summit for investing in their own professional development and long-term growth. Tune in to hear a state and local perspective on entrepreneurship, economic development, and the policies and partnerships helping Florida’s small businesses succeed.