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San Diego & Imperial
Misce Goods Lifts Up LGBTQ+ Community
Jimmy Tran, founder and owner of an online retail shop, used the SBDC to focus on selling home décor and personal wellness items — as well as selling and working with brands which are LGBTQ-owned or -operated including an emphasis on allies within that community. Learn how this Vietnamese-American pivoted from his employment during a pandemic and found success by navigating e-commerce with our Alliance SBDC and partnering Asian Business Association of San Diego.
Misce Goods Lifts Up LGBTQ+ Community
Jimmy Tran, founder and owner of an online retail shop, used the SBDC to focus on selling home décor and personal wellness items — as well as selling and working with brands which are LGBTQ-owned or -operated including an emphasis on allies within that community. Learn how this Vietnamese-American pivoted from his employment during a pandemic and found success by navigating e-commerce with our Alliance SBDC and partnering Asian Business Association of San Diego.
Misce Goods Lifts Up LGBTQ+ Community
Jimmy Tran, founder and owner of an online retail shop, used the SBDC to focus on selling home décor and personal wellness items — as well as selling and working with brands which are LGBTQ-owned or -operated including an emphasis on allies within that community. Learn how this Vietnamese-American pivoted from his employment during a pandemic and found success by navigating e-commerce with our Alliance SBDC and partnering Asian Business Association of San Diego.
Misce Goods Lifts Up LGBTQ+ Community
Jimmy Tran, founder and owner of an online retail shop, used the SBDC to focus on selling home décor and personal wellness items — as well as selling and working with brands which are LGBTQ-owned or -operated including an emphasis on allies within that community. Learn how this Vietnamese-American pivoted from his employment during a pandemic and found success by navigating e-commerce with our Alliance SBDC and partnering Asian Business Association of San Diego.
Misce Goods Lifts Up LGBTQ+ Community
Jimmy Tran, founder and owner of an online retail shop, used the SBDC to focus on selling home décor and personal wellness items — as well as selling and working with brands which are LGBTQ-owned or -operated including an emphasis on allies within that community. Learn how this Vietnamese-American pivoted from his employment during a pandemic and found success by navigating e-commerce with our Alliance SBDC and partnering Asian Business Association of San Diego.
Monique Flemmings
Monique Flemings made the biggest risk of her life while experiencing homelessness. One of her last gigs in the nonprofit arena was as a transition coordinator for an agency that assisted Medicaid recipients. She decided that was something she'd like to continue doing with her own company. In August of that year, she earned a grant to attend an eight-week SBDC Leading Edge strategic business planning course. "The SBDC gave me the blueprint," she says. "It gave me confidence in what I was doing. I didn't have two words on paper when I walked in, but within the first couple months after taking their class, I had my first federal grant money in-hand. That class was pivotal."
Monique Flemmings
Monique Flemings made the biggest risk of her life while experiencing homelessness. One of her last gigs in the nonprofit arena was as a transition coordinator for an agency that assisted Medicaid recipients. She decided that was something she'd like to continue doing with her own company. In August of that year, she earned a grant to attend an eight-week SBDC Leading Edge strategic business planning course. "The SBDC gave me the blueprint," she says. "It gave me confidence in what I was doing. I didn't have two words on paper when I walked in, but within the first couple months after taking their class, I had my first federal grant money in-hand. That class was pivotal."
Monique Flemmings
Monique Flemings made the biggest risk of her life while experiencing homelessness. One of her last gigs in the nonprofit arena was as a transition coordinator for an agency that assisted Medicaid recipients. She decided that was something she'd like to continue doing with her own company. In August of that year, she earned a grant to attend an eight-week SBDC Leading Edge strategic business planning course. "The SBDC gave me the blueprint," she says. "It gave me confidence in what I was doing. I didn't have two words on paper when I walked in, but within the first couple months after taking their class, I had my first federal grant money in-hand. That class was pivotal."
Monique Flemmings
Monique Flemings made the biggest risk of her life while experiencing homelessness. One of her last gigs in the nonprofit arena was as a transition coordinator for an agency that assisted Medicaid recipients. She decided that was something she'd like to continue doing with her own company. In August of that year, she earned a grant to attend an eight-week SBDC Leading Edge strategic business planning course. "The SBDC gave me the blueprint," she says. "It gave me confidence in what I was doing. I didn't have two words on paper when I walked in, but within the first couple months after taking their class, I had my first federal grant money in-hand. That class was pivotal."
Monique Flemmings
Monique Flemings made the biggest risk of her life while experiencing homelessness. One of her last gigs in the nonprofit arena was as a transition coordinator for an agency that assisted Medicaid recipients. She decided that was something she'd like to continue doing with her own company. In August of that year, she earned a grant to attend an eight-week SBDC Leading Edge strategic business planning course. "The SBDC gave me the blueprint," she says. "It gave me confidence in what I was doing. I didn't have two words on paper when I walked in, but within the first couple months after taking their class, I had my first federal grant money in-hand. That class was pivotal."
There Was No Business For Show Business
To help the hard-hit entertainment and tourism sector, the Connecticut Small Business Development Center coordinated with the CT SBA District Office and CT Department of Economic and Community Development State Office of the Arts on the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Program from the moment the bill was passed. Webinar training programs reached 165 attendees. CTSBDC assisted on 29 awards totaling $20,533,041 which was nearly 20% of the $110m in SVOG funding that reached Connecticut.
There Was No Business For Show Business
To help the hard-hit entertainment and tourism sector, the Connecticut Small Business Development Center coordinated with the CT SBA District Office and CT Department of Economic and Community Development State Office of the Arts on the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Program from the moment the bill was passed. Webinar training programs reached 165 attendees. CTSBDC assisted on 29 awards totaling $20,533,041 which was nearly 20% of the $110m in SVOG funding that reached Connecticut.
There Was No Business For Show Business
To help the hard-hit entertainment and tourism sector, the Connecticut Small Business Development Center coordinated with the CT SBA District Office and CT Department of Economic and Community Development State Office of the Arts on the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Program from the moment the bill was passed. Webinar training programs reached 165 attendees. CTSBDC assisted on 29 awards totaling $20,533,041 which was nearly 20% of the $110m in SVOG funding that reached Connecticut.
There Was No Business For Show Business
To help the hard-hit entertainment and tourism sector, the Connecticut Small Business Development Center coordinated with the CT SBA District Office and CT Department of Economic and Community Development State Office of the Arts on the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Program from the moment the bill was passed. Webinar training programs reached 165 attendees. CTSBDC assisted on 29 awards totaling $20,533,041 which was nearly 20% of the $110m in SVOG funding that reached Connecticut.
There Was No Business For Show Business
To help the hard-hit entertainment and tourism sector, the Connecticut Small Business Development Center coordinated with the CT SBA District Office and CT Department of Economic and Community Development State Office of the Arts on the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Program from the moment the bill was passed. Webinar training programs reached 165 attendees. CTSBDC assisted on 29 awards totaling $20,533,041 which was nearly 20% of the $110m in SVOG funding that reached Connecticut.
Hoʻakeolapono Trades Institute Builds Skills and Character
Hoʻakeolapono is a Native Hawaiian organization that trains at risk youth as paid apprentices learning building skills. The organization works with Native Hawaiian charter and other schools. The Hawaiʻi SBDC assisted in establishing their operations.
Hoʻakeolapono Trades Institute Builds Skills and Character
Hoʻakeolapono is a Native Hawaiian organization that trains at risk youth as paid apprentices learning building skills. The organization works with Native Hawaiian charter and other schools. The Hawaiʻi SBDC assisted in establishing their operations.
Hoʻakeolapono Trades Institute Builds Skills and Character
Hoʻakeolapono is a Native Hawaiian organization that trains at risk youth as paid apprentices learning building skills. The organization works with Native Hawaiian charter and other schools. The Hawaiʻi SBDC assisted in establishing their operations.
Hoʻakeolapono Trades Institute Builds Skills and Character
Hoʻakeolapono is a Native Hawaiian organization that trains at risk youth as paid apprentices learning building skills. The organization works with Native Hawaiian charter and other schools. The Hawaiʻi SBDC assisted in establishing their operations.
Hoʻakeolapono Trades Institute Builds Skills and Character
Hoʻakeolapono is a Native Hawaiian organization that trains at risk youth as paid apprentices learning building skills. The organization works with Native Hawaiian charter and other schools. The Hawaiʻi SBDC assisted in establishing their operations.
BROWN TAKES ACTION TO FILL NEED FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITY
During the pandemic, Calvette Brown needed hands-on assistance for transportation which meant close contact with numerous people. She had an idea for a shielding device that would allow safe guidance of a disabled person, protecting both people from possible infection. She reached out to the Illinois SBDC at Greater Southwest Development Corp for assistance in industry research, e-commerce, patents, and to identify potential funding. In November of 2021 Calvette virtually attend the Viscardi Center’s nationwide pitch competition for disabled entrepreneurs—where she won first place! Now Calvette has funding and consulting expertise to assist her in bringing The Guider Shield to market.
BROWN TAKES ACTION TO FILL NEED FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITY
During the pandemic, Calvette Brown needed hands-on assistance for transportation which meant close contact with numerous people. She had an idea for a shielding device that would allow safe guidance of a disabled person, protecting both people from possible infection. She reached out to the Illinois SBDC at Greater Southwest Development Corp for assistance in industry research, e-commerce, patents, and to identify potential funding. In November of 2021 Calvette virtually attend the Viscardi Center’s nationwide pitch competition for disabled entrepreneurs—where she won first place! Now Calvette has funding and consulting expertise to assist her in bringing The Guider Shield to market.
BROWN TAKES ACTION TO FILL NEED FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITY
During the pandemic, Calvette Brown needed hands-on assistance for transportation which meant close contact with numerous people. She had an idea for a shielding device that would allow safe guidance of a disabled person, protecting both people from possible infection. She reached out to the Illinois SBDC at Greater Southwest Development Corp for assistance in industry research, e-commerce, patents, and to identify potential funding. In November of 2021 Calvette virtually attend the Viscardi Center’s nationwide pitch competition for disabled entrepreneurs—where she won first place! Now Calvette has funding and consulting expertise to assist her in bringing The Guider Shield to market.
BROWN TAKES ACTION TO FILL NEED FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITY
During the pandemic, Calvette Brown needed hands-on assistance for transportation which meant close contact with numerous people. She had an idea for a shielding device that would allow safe guidance of a disabled person, protecting both people from possible infection. She reached out to the Illinois SBDC at Greater Southwest Development Corp for assistance in industry research, e-commerce, patents, and to identify potential funding. In November of 2021 Calvette virtually attend the Viscardi Center’s nationwide pitch competition for disabled entrepreneurs—where she won first place! Now Calvette has funding and consulting expertise to assist her in bringing The Guider Shield to market.
BROWN TAKES ACTION TO FILL NEED FOR THE DISABLED COMMUNITY
During the pandemic, Calvette Brown needed hands-on assistance for transportation which meant close contact with numerous people. She had an idea for a shielding device that would allow safe guidance of a disabled person, protecting both people from possible infection. She reached out to the Illinois SBDC at Greater Southwest Development Corp for assistance in industry research, e-commerce, patents, and to identify potential funding. In November of 2021 Calvette virtually attend the Viscardi Center’s nationwide pitch competition for disabled entrepreneurs—where she won first place! Now Calvette has funding and consulting expertise to assist her in bringing The Guider Shield to market.