Fulfill Your Destiny

04/13/2026

Mermaid Cleaning & Concierge is proud to support our local business community by giving back!

We’re excited to sponsor a Fulfill Your Destiny, Inc Business Builder Grant, which will be awarded to a graduate of the 2026 Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship – Small Business Executive Program. Supporting entrepreneurs and helping small businesses grow is tucked into the heart of what we do!
Join us in celebrating the most recent graduates of the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship – Small Business Executive Program and in presenting the Business Builder Grant. The grant recipient will be unknown to all except the jury before the presentation.

📍 J.C. Newman Cigar Company – Tampa, FL
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
👔 Business Attire
🔞 21+ Event
✨ Guests are welcome and encouraged!
Let’s come together to honor hard work, ambition, and the future of small business.

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jmi-tampa-spring-graduation-tickets-1985449405619?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

01/28/2026

CONGRATULATIONS Samantha Dormio of Wild Planet Creations on being awarded a Fulfill Your Destiny Business Builder Grant! Be sure to check out her beautiful work by page link above or
wildplanetcreations.com. Thank you to Tampa Bay Markets, Inc. for your continued partnership!

08/21/2025

CONGRATULATIONS Niajae Wallace on being our most recent entrepreneur to be awarded our Business Builder Grant! We are looking forward watching great things transpire for you.

07/06/2025

🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Did you know that mid-year is a GREAT time to spotlight some amazing local entrepreneurs who received support through business builder grants? For folks working through unexpected challenges or who need a second chance, these grants can truly transform lives — like Joseph’s Tea here, using their grant to scale and share their passion with the community. 💼✨

Business builder grants aren’t just about money; they’re about giving real help to real people to keep their dreams alive and businesses thriving. As we enjoy summer vibes, remember how community support can fuel success even in tough times. Whether you’re a small biz owner or just curious, learning how these grants work can inspire all of us to think about reaching out or lifting up someone else.

06/12/2025

06/12/2025

Thank you Tampa Home Talk and Katrina Madewell for having me on your radio show. We ❤️ the opportunity to share about Fulfill Your Destiny and our Business Builder Grant program.

01/30/2025

THANK YOU South Tampa Chamber for recognizing FYD as a Hurricane Hero. We take your slogan 'Remember a Member' to ❤️.

Fulfill Your Destiny awarded eight $500 grants, totaling $4,000, to vetted STC Members whose businesses needed immediate assistance as a reult of the devastating hurricanes.

We are grateful for the recognition and humbled by the works of all of the Hurricane Hero Award recipients efforts. We are better together!

Karen Mertes Karen S Albino

01/30/2025

01/07/2025

THANK YOU South Tampa Chamber for recognizing Fulfill Your Destiny as a Hurricane Hero.

The South Tampa Chamber Hurricane Hero Award recognizes individuals, groups, or organizations that displayed extraordinary courage, selflessness, and dedication in aiding their communities during the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. ​

FYD took the chamber 'Remember a Member' initiative to heart and created a Hurricane Relief Grant to aid members in need of hurricane support.

We look forward to celebrating with the other recipients at the Mayor's Breakfast on January 28th. If you would like to join us at the breakfast, please register here: https://business.southtampachamber.org/events/details/11th-annual-south-tampa-chamber-breakfast-with-the-mayor-40059

12/12/2024

Thank you, Charity Chics, for supporting me and my charity for several years. Your monetary gift will be passed on to a grant recipient with a personal 10% match by me!

CONGRATULATIONS Karen Mertes and her non-profit Fulfill Your Destiny for being chosen as one of our 2024 charities we supported. We believe in you and your mission to award $1,000 Business Builder Grants to business owners throughout Tampa Bay who have suffered a setback and need a helping hand to take their business to the next level. Keep up the GREAT works!