Gorilla Tough: Valley Rubber's Global Growth
“Our partnership with the Alabama SBDC International Trade Center over the past several years has been very beneficial. We've received valuable export information, training & guidance, which has allowed us to further expand into South America and grow the business.” – Eduardo Cuneo, Latin American Sales Director. Valley Rubber, a manufacturer of custom rubber solutions for mining and aggregate industries — and STEP grant recipient, now exports to Mexico, Canada, Chile, Peru, Australia, and China. The Alabama SBDC conducted market research to identify new potential export markets, provided in-house export training, identified & vetted potential foreign distributors, and aided in the formulation of export market entry strategies.
Gorilla Tough: Valley Rubber's Global Growth
“Our partnership with the Alabama SBDC International Trade Center over the past several years has been very beneficial. We've received valuable export information, training & guidance, which has allowed us to further expand into South America and grow the business.” – Eduardo Cuneo, Latin American Sales Director. Valley Rubber, a manufacturer of custom rubber solutions for mining and aggregate industries — and STEP grant recipient, now exports to Mexico, Canada, Chile, Peru, Australia, and China. The Alabama SBDC conducted market research to identify new potential export markets, provided in-house export training, identified & vetted potential foreign distributors, and aided in the formulation of export market entry strategies.
Gorilla Tough: Valley Rubber's Global Growth
“Our partnership with the Alabama SBDC International Trade Center over the past several years has been very beneficial. We've received valuable export information, training & guidance, which has allowed us to further expand into South America and grow the business.” – Eduardo Cuneo, Latin American Sales Director. Valley Rubber, a manufacturer of custom rubber solutions for mining and aggregate industries — and STEP grant recipient, now exports to Mexico, Canada, Chile, Peru, Australia, and China. The Alabama SBDC conducted market research to identify new potential export markets, provided in-house export training, identified & vetted potential foreign distributors, and aided in the formulation of export market entry strategies.
Gorilla Tough: Valley Rubber's Global Growth
“Our partnership with the Alabama SBDC International Trade Center over the past several years has been very beneficial. We've received valuable export information, training & guidance, which has allowed us to further expand into South America and grow the business.” – Eduardo Cuneo, Latin American Sales Director. Valley Rubber, a manufacturer of custom rubber solutions for mining and aggregate industries — and STEP grant recipient, now exports to Mexico, Canada, Chile, Peru, Australia, and China. The Alabama SBDC conducted market research to identify new potential export markets, provided in-house export training, identified & vetted potential foreign distributors, and aided in the formulation of export market entry strategies.
Gorilla Tough: Valley Rubber's Global Growth
“Our partnership with the Alabama SBDC International Trade Center over the past several years has been very beneficial. We've received valuable export information, training & guidance, which has allowed us to further expand into South America and grow the business.” – Eduardo Cuneo, Latin American Sales Director. Valley Rubber, a manufacturer of custom rubber solutions for mining and aggregate industries — and STEP grant recipient, now exports to Mexico, Canada, Chile, Peru, Australia, and China. The Alabama SBDC conducted market research to identify new potential export markets, provided in-house export training, identified & vetted potential foreign distributors, and aided in the formulation of export market entry strategies.
Exporting Expertise Helps Grow Businesses in Arizona
Dr. Fossum’s Pet Care was founded in 2019 by two veterinarians designed to help pets using natural remedies to improve the quality of a pet's life with little risk and to avoid or reduce the use of potentially harmful pharmaceuticals. “We had just about every challenge that you could imagine in starting a new company. The SBDC helped us navigate the export world and we are now working on export deals working in Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong with more on the way” shared Sean Ford, Chief Operating Officer.
Exporting Expertise Helps Grow Businesses in Arizona
Dr. Fossum’s Pet Care was founded in 2019 by two veterinarians designed to help pets using natural remedies to improve the quality of a pet's life with little risk and to avoid or reduce the use of potentially harmful pharmaceuticals. “We had just about every challenge that you could imagine in starting a new company. The SBDC helped us navigate the export world and we are now working on export deals working in Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong with more on the way” shared Sean Ford, Chief Operating Officer.
Exporting Expertise Helps Grow Businesses in Arizona
Dr. Fossum’s Pet Care was founded in 2019 by two veterinarians designed to help pets using natural remedies to improve the quality of a pet's life with little risk and to avoid or reduce the use of potentially harmful pharmaceuticals. “We had just about every challenge that you could imagine in starting a new company. The SBDC helped us navigate the export world and we are now working on export deals working in Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong with more on the way” shared Sean Ford, Chief Operating Officer.
Exporting Expertise Helps Grow Businesses in Arizona
Dr. Fossum’s Pet Care was founded in 2019 by two veterinarians designed to help pets using natural remedies to improve the quality of a pet's life with little risk and to avoid or reduce the use of potentially harmful pharmaceuticals. “We had just about every challenge that you could imagine in starting a new company. The SBDC helped us navigate the export world and we are now working on export deals working in Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong with more on the way” shared Sean Ford, Chief Operating Officer.
Exporting Expertise Helps Grow Businesses in Arizona
Dr. Fossum’s Pet Care was founded in 2019 by two veterinarians designed to help pets using natural remedies to improve the quality of a pet's life with little risk and to avoid or reduce the use of potentially harmful pharmaceuticals. “We had just about every challenge that you could imagine in starting a new company. The SBDC helped us navigate the export world and we are now working on export deals working in Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong with more on the way” shared Sean Ford, Chief Operating Officer.
Improving World's Sheep and Goat Stock Goal of Jonesboro's SMART Repro
SMART Repro exports live sheep and goats, along with embryos and semen. It's the only multi-country collection center of its kind in the U.S. From Central and South America to the EU and Australia, the company's international customers use SMART Repro products to breed higher-quality animals for meat, milk, and fiber production. The woman-owned company is based in Jonesboro. A banker referred CEO Brittany Scott to the Arkansas State University ASBTDC for a review of business and financial strategy for her three companies. The business participated in the center's SmartGrowth Accelerator in 2022. In recognition of SMART Repro's exporting success, it was honored at the 2022 Mid-America Trade Summit and Governor's Awards for Excellence in Global Trade.
Improving World's Sheep and Goat Stock Goal of Jonesboro's SMART Repro
SMART Repro exports live sheep and goats, along with embryos and semen. It's the only multi-country collection center of its kind in the U.S. From Central and South America to the EU and Australia, the company's international customers use SMART Repro products to breed higher-quality animals for meat, milk, and fiber production. The woman-owned company is based in Jonesboro. A banker referred CEO Brittany Scott to the Arkansas State University ASBTDC for a review of business and financial strategy for her three companies. The business participated in the center's SmartGrowth Accelerator in 2022. In recognition of SMART Repro's exporting success, it was honored at the 2022 Mid-America Trade Summit and Governor's Awards for Excellence in Global Trade.
Improving World's Sheep and Goat Stock Goal of Jonesboro's SMART Repro
SMART Repro exports live sheep and goats, along with embryos and semen. It's the only multi-country collection center of its kind in the U.S. From Central and South America to the EU and Australia, the company's international customers use SMART Repro products to breed higher-quality animals for meat, milk, and fiber production. The woman-owned company is based in Jonesboro. A banker referred CEO Brittany Scott to the Arkansas State University ASBTDC for a review of business and financial strategy for her three companies. The business participated in the center's SmartGrowth Accelerator in 2022. In recognition of SMART Repro's exporting success, it was honored at the 2022 Mid-America Trade Summit and Governor's Awards for Excellence in Global Trade.
Improving World's Sheep and Goat Stock Goal of Jonesboro's SMART Repro
SMART Repro exports live sheep and goats, along with embryos and semen. It's the only multi-country collection center of its kind in the U.S. From Central and South America to the EU and Australia, the company's international customers use SMART Repro products to breed higher-quality animals for meat, milk, and fiber production. The woman-owned company is based in Jonesboro. A banker referred CEO Brittany Scott to the Arkansas State University ASBTDC for a review of business and financial strategy for her three companies. The business participated in the center's SmartGrowth Accelerator in 2022. In recognition of SMART Repro's exporting success, it was honored at the 2022 Mid-America Trade Summit and Governor's Awards for Excellence in Global Trade.
Improving World's Sheep and Goat Stock Goal of Jonesboro's SMART Repro
SMART Repro exports live sheep and goats, along with embryos and semen. It's the only multi-country collection center of its kind in the U.S. From Central and South America to the EU and Australia, the company's international customers use SMART Repro products to breed higher-quality animals for meat, milk, and fiber production. The woman-owned company is based in Jonesboro. A banker referred CEO Brittany Scott to the Arkansas State University ASBTDC for a review of business and financial strategy for her three companies. The business participated in the center's SmartGrowth Accelerator in 2022. In recognition of SMART Repro's exporting success, it was honored at the 2022 Mid-America Trade Summit and Governor's Awards for Excellence in Global Trade.
San Diego & Imperial
Woman-Owned Social Impact Business Crosses Borders
Access Trax is a business on a mission to make the outdoors accessible for all. It empowers people of all physical abilities to easily access outdoor terrain, such as sand at the beach, with its ADA compliant portable access mats. Founder Kelly Twichel worked with our Export SBDC to gain a STEP grant, trademark protection in two major export markets, improve website SEO, test new market interest through digital ads, access the U.S. Commercial Service's Initial Market Check program, and increase export sales from 11% to 21% of total sales in her first year. "These export promotion activities were vital to the foundation of my long-term export plan, and I look forward to years of growth," Kelly shares.
Woman-Owned Social Impact Business Crosses Borders
Access Trax is a business on a mission to make the outdoors accessible for all. It empowers people of all physical abilities to easily access outdoor terrain, such as sand at the beach, with its ADA compliant portable access mats. Founder Kelly Twichel worked with our Export SBDC to gain a STEP grant, trademark protection in two major export markets, improve website SEO, test new market interest through digital ads, access the U.S. Commercial Service's Initial Market Check program, and increase export sales from 11% to 21% of total sales in her first year. "These export promotion activities were vital to the foundation of my long-term export plan, and I look forward to years of growth," Kelly shares.
Woman-Owned Social Impact Business Crosses Borders
Access Trax is a business on a mission to make the outdoors accessible for all. It empowers people of all physical abilities to easily access outdoor terrain, such as sand at the beach, with its ADA compliant portable access mats. Founder Kelly Twichel worked with our Export SBDC to gain a STEP grant, trademark protection in two major export markets, improve website SEO, test new market interest through digital ads, access the U.S. Commercial Service's Initial Market Check program, and increase export sales from 11% to 21% of total sales in her first year. "These export promotion activities were vital to the foundation of my long-term export plan, and I look forward to years of growth," Kelly shares.
Woman-Owned Social Impact Business Crosses Borders
Access Trax is a business on a mission to make the outdoors accessible for all. It empowers people of all physical abilities to easily access outdoor terrain, such as sand at the beach, with its ADA compliant portable access mats. Founder Kelly Twichel worked with our Export SBDC to gain a STEP grant, trademark protection in two major export markets, improve website SEO, test new market interest through digital ads, access the U.S. Commercial Service's Initial Market Check program, and increase export sales from 11% to 21% of total sales in her first year. "These export promotion activities were vital to the foundation of my long-term export plan, and I look forward to years of growth," Kelly shares.
Woman-Owned Social Impact Business Crosses Borders
Access Trax is a business on a mission to make the outdoors accessible for all. It empowers people of all physical abilities to easily access outdoor terrain, such as sand at the beach, with its ADA compliant portable access mats. Founder Kelly Twichel worked with our Export SBDC to gain a STEP grant, trademark protection in two major export markets, improve website SEO, test new market interest through digital ads, access the U.S. Commercial Service's Initial Market Check program, and increase export sales from 11% to 21% of total sales in her first year. "These export promotion activities were vital to the foundation of my long-term export plan, and I look forward to years of growth," Kelly shares.
Los Angeles
I wish I knew about the SBDC earlier. I found you to be super helpful. We're so lucky to live in America and be creative and foster our own reality with a whole wing there to support us. People should take advantage of it.
Co-founder and Owner, Lefty Productions
I wish I knew about the SBDC earlier. I found you to be super helpful. We're so lucky to live in America and be creative and foster our own reality with a whole wing there to support us. People should take advantage of it.
Co-founder and Owner, Lefty Productions
I wish I knew about the SBDC earlier. I found you to be super helpful. We're so lucky to live in America and be creative and foster our own reality with a whole wing there to support us. People should take advantage of it.
Co-founder and Owner, Lefty Productions
I wish I knew about the SBDC earlier. I found you to be super helpful. We're so lucky to live in America and be creative and foster our own reality with a whole wing there to support us. People should take advantage of it.
Co-founder and Owner, Lefty Productions
I wish I knew about the SBDC earlier. I found you to be super helpful. We're so lucky to live in America and be creative and foster our own reality with a whole wing there to support us. People should take advantage of it.
Co-founder and Owner, Lefty Productions