[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
[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
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!”
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!”
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.