IMPACT BY NETWORK

Georgia

[Due to COVID-19] Our customers had to shut their mills down and demand was falling. My consultant suggested I pursue DoD emergency needs — our fiber is used in filtration. Two new customers came through this channel. Her advice kept us running.

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

COO of PolyTech Fibers LLC

[Due to COVID-19] Our customers had to shut their mills down and demand was falling. My consultant suggested I pursue DoD emergency needs — our fiber is used in filtration. Two new customers came through this channel. Her advice kept us running.

COO of PolyTech Fibers LLC

[Due to COVID-19] Our customers had to shut their mills down and demand was falling. My consultant suggested I pursue DoD emergency needs — our fiber is used in filtration. Two new customers came through this channel. Her advice kept us running.

COO of PolyTech Fibers LLC

[Due to COVID-19] Our customers had to shut their mills down and demand was falling. My consultant suggested I pursue DoD emergency needs — our fiber is used in filtration. Two new customers came through this channel. Her advice kept us running.

COO of PolyTech Fibers LLC

Hawai'i

Junk Authority Hawaiʻi Achieves Growth by Turning One Person’s Junk into Another Person’s Treasure

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

While their service is junk removal from homes and businesses on the Big Island, Amanda and Mark’s mission is to reuse more and dump less. Their vision is creating a space where people can up-cycle their own items in workshops, and to teach re-use strategies to children and adults. The Hawaiʻi SBDC provided assistance in registering their business, hiring employees, website review and identification of new oportunities. Amanda said, “Call the SBDC to get all set up and doing it the right way!”

Junk Authority Hawaiʻi Achieves Growth by Turning One Person’s Junk into Another Person’s Treasure

While their service is junk removal from homes and businesses on the Big Island, Amanda and Mark’s mission is to reuse more and dump less. Their vision is creating a space where people can up-cycle their own items in workshops, and to teach re-use strategies to children and adults. The Hawaiʻi SBDC provided assistance in registering their business, hiring employees, website review and identification of new oportunities. Amanda said, “Call the SBDC to get all set up and doing it the right way!”

Junk Authority Hawaiʻi Achieves Growth by Turning One Person’s Junk into Another Person’s Treasure

While their service is junk removal from homes and businesses on the Big Island, Amanda and Mark’s mission is to reuse more and dump less. Their vision is creating a space where people can up-cycle their own items in workshops, and to teach re-use strategies to children and adults. The Hawaiʻi SBDC provided assistance in registering their business, hiring employees, website review and identification of new oportunities. Amanda said, “Call the SBDC to get all set up and doing it the right way!”

Junk Authority Hawaiʻi Achieves Growth by Turning One Person’s Junk into Another Person’s Treasure

While their service is junk removal from homes and businesses on the Big Island, Amanda and Mark’s mission is to reuse more and dump less. Their vision is creating a space where people can up-cycle their own items in workshops, and to teach re-use strategies to children and adults. The Hawaiʻi SBDC provided assistance in registering their business, hiring employees, website review and identification of new oportunities. Amanda said, “Call the SBDC to get all set up and doing it the right way!”

Idaho

Having the SBDC and my consultant along side me in this journey has played a big part in our success.

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

Owner of Firefly

Having the SBDC and my consultant along side me in this journey has played a big part in our success.

Owner of Firefly

Having the SBDC and my consultant along side me in this journey has played a big part in our success.

Owner of Firefly

Having the SBDC and my consultant along side me in this journey has played a big part in our success.

Owner of Firefly

Illinois

MISS JAY'S CAFETERIA SERVING UP INSPIRATION IN EAST SAINT LOUIS

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

Jere Richardson’s path has taken her from the school cafeteria to owning and operating Miss Jay’s Cafeteria. With the help of the Illinois SBDC at SIU-E Metro East, she and her team won first place in the East St. Louis Café of Champions Challenge. “The Illinois SBDC helped me more than I could have imagined.” Richardson shared. “After losing my job, I knew I wanted to be my own boss, but didn’t know how to. The SBDC team assisted me with my paperwork, credit counseling, insurance, financial projections, and so much more." Miss Jay’s Cafeteria serves as an inspiration to individuals in the area, reminding them that you can do anything you put your mind to. Richardson is determined to increase her brand recognition and increase locations.

MISS JAY'S CAFETERIA SERVING UP INSPIRATION IN EAST SAINT LOUIS

Jere Richardson’s path has taken her from the school cafeteria to owning and operating Miss Jay’s Cafeteria. With the help of the Illinois SBDC at SIU-E Metro East, she and her team won first place in the East St. Louis Café of Champions Challenge. “The Illinois SBDC helped me more than I could have imagined.” Richardson shared. “After losing my job, I knew I wanted to be my own boss, but didn’t know how to. The SBDC team assisted me with my paperwork, credit counseling, insurance, financial projections, and so much more." Miss Jay’s Cafeteria serves as an inspiration to individuals in the area, reminding them that you can do anything you put your mind to. Richardson is determined to increase her brand recognition and increase locations.

MISS JAY'S CAFETERIA SERVING UP INSPIRATION IN EAST SAINT LOUIS

Jere Richardson’s path has taken her from the school cafeteria to owning and operating Miss Jay’s Cafeteria. With the help of the Illinois SBDC at SIU-E Metro East, she and her team won first place in the East St. Louis Café of Champions Challenge. “The Illinois SBDC helped me more than I could have imagined.” Richardson shared. “After losing my job, I knew I wanted to be my own boss, but didn’t know how to. The SBDC team assisted me with my paperwork, credit counseling, insurance, financial projections, and so much more." Miss Jay’s Cafeteria serves as an inspiration to individuals in the area, reminding them that you can do anything you put your mind to. Richardson is determined to increase her brand recognition and increase locations.

MISS JAY'S CAFETERIA SERVING UP INSPIRATION IN EAST SAINT LOUIS

Jere Richardson’s path has taken her from the school cafeteria to owning and operating Miss Jay’s Cafeteria. With the help of the Illinois SBDC at SIU-E Metro East, she and her team won first place in the East St. Louis Café of Champions Challenge. “The Illinois SBDC helped me more than I could have imagined.” Richardson shared. “After losing my job, I knew I wanted to be my own boss, but didn’t know how to. The SBDC team assisted me with my paperwork, credit counseling, insurance, financial projections, and so much more." Miss Jay’s Cafeteria serves as an inspiration to individuals in the area, reminding them that you can do anything you put your mind to. Richardson is determined to increase her brand recognition and increase locations.

Indiana

Entrepreneur of the Year Gives Back

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

Donte Wilburn, owner and operator of Premier Detailing and Wash LLC, founded his business in 2011 with the goal of providing high-quality services built on servanthood and trust. The company expanded operations to a second location in Kokomo in 2020, and in 2021, Donte and managing partners purchased Legacy Courts, a sports facility that has been in operation for six years, to build a safe space for Lafayette youth. Donte was recognized as the 2021 Indiana SBDC Entrepreneur of the Year.

Entrepreneur of the Year Gives Back

Donte Wilburn, owner and operator of Premier Detailing and Wash LLC, founded his business in 2011 with the goal of providing high-quality services built on servanthood and trust. The company expanded operations to a second location in Kokomo in 2020, and in 2021, Donte and managing partners purchased Legacy Courts, a sports facility that has been in operation for six years, to build a safe space for Lafayette youth. Donte was recognized as the 2021 Indiana SBDC Entrepreneur of the Year.

Entrepreneur of the Year Gives Back

Donte Wilburn, owner and operator of Premier Detailing and Wash LLC, founded his business in 2011 with the goal of providing high-quality services built on servanthood and trust. The company expanded operations to a second location in Kokomo in 2020, and in 2021, Donte and managing partners purchased Legacy Courts, a sports facility that has been in operation for six years, to build a safe space for Lafayette youth. Donte was recognized as the 2021 Indiana SBDC Entrepreneur of the Year.

Entrepreneur of the Year Gives Back

Donte Wilburn, owner and operator of Premier Detailing and Wash LLC, founded his business in 2011 with the goal of providing high-quality services built on servanthood and trust. The company expanded operations to a second location in Kokomo in 2020, and in 2021, Donte and managing partners purchased Legacy Courts, a sports facility that has been in operation for six years, to build a safe space for Lafayette youth. Donte was recognized as the 2021 Indiana SBDC Entrepreneur of the Year.