IMPACT BY NETWORK

Texas

Gulf Coast

The SBDC was a huge help and the staff's patience and willingness to assist us impressed Jenny. The SBDC never gave up; they were very patient. They were always there for us every step of the way.

Franchise Owners, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

The SBDC was a huge help and the staff's patience and willingness to assist us impressed Jenny. The SBDC never gave up; they were very patient. They were always there for us every step of the way.

Franchise Owners, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

The SBDC was a huge help and the staff's patience and willingness to assist us impressed Jenny. The SBDC never gave up; they were very patient. They were always there for us every step of the way.

Franchise Owners, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

The SBDC was a huge help and the staff's patience and willingness to assist us impressed Jenny. The SBDC never gave up; they were very patient. They were always there for us every step of the way.

Franchise Owners, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

Texas

Texas South-West

UTSA Alumni Oscar Perez Started With A Garden, Ended Up An Entrepreneur

Salsas' exponential growth of Tio Pelon's Salsita, Inc. (English translation "Uncle Baldie") started with Grandmother Emma's secret recipe.  "All of the stuff I learned in architecture school I am using today. It's about creating, and it's about creating a brand", says owner Oscar Perez.  He has worked with the UTSA and International Trade Center SBDCs to create a strong foundation. "We're already going to be in 18 states.  I want to create jobs for our San Antonio people," he says.

UTSA Alumni Oscar Perez Started With A Garden, Ended Up An Entrepreneur

Salsas' exponential growth of Tio Pelon's Salsita, Inc. (English translation "Uncle Baldie") started with Grandmother Emma's secret recipe.  "All of the stuff I learned in architecture school I am using today. It's about creating, and it's about creating a brand", says owner Oscar Perez.  He has worked with the UTSA and International Trade Center SBDCs to create a strong foundation. "We're already going to be in 18 states.  I want to create jobs for our San Antonio people," he says.

UTSA Alumni Oscar Perez Started With A Garden, Ended Up An Entrepreneur

Salsas' exponential growth of Tio Pelon's Salsita, Inc. (English translation "Uncle Baldie") started with Grandmother Emma's secret recipe.  "All of the stuff I learned in architecture school I am using today. It's about creating, and it's about creating a brand", says owner Oscar Perez.  He has worked with the UTSA and International Trade Center SBDCs to create a strong foundation. "We're already going to be in 18 states.  I want to create jobs for our San Antonio people," he says.

UTSA Alumni Oscar Perez Started With A Garden, Ended Up An Entrepreneur

Salsas' exponential growth of Tio Pelon's Salsita, Inc. (English translation "Uncle Baldie") started with Grandmother Emma's secret recipe.  "All of the stuff I learned in architecture school I am using today. It's about creating, and it's about creating a brand", says owner Oscar Perez.  He has worked with the UTSA and International Trade Center SBDCs to create a strong foundation. "We're already going to be in 18 states.  I want to create jobs for our San Antonio people," he says.

Utah

SERVING UP SMILES

Lizzie's skills as a barista and her passion for connecting with customers brought Lizzie & Lola's Espresso and More from a dream to reality. Her beverage shop brings positivity into people's lives through genuine care, delicious beverages, and uplifting connections.

SERVING UP SMILES

Lizzie's skills as a barista and her passion for connecting with customers brought Lizzie & Lola's Espresso and More from a dream to reality. Her beverage shop brings positivity into people's lives through genuine care, delicious beverages, and uplifting connections.

SERVING UP SMILES

Lizzie's skills as a barista and her passion for connecting with customers brought Lizzie & Lola's Espresso and More from a dream to reality. Her beverage shop brings positivity into people's lives through genuine care, delicious beverages, and uplifting connections.

SERVING UP SMILES

Lizzie's skills as a barista and her passion for connecting with customers brought Lizzie & Lola's Espresso and More from a dream to reality. Her beverage shop brings positivity into people's lives through genuine care, delicious beverages, and uplifting connections.

Vermont

Culinary Duo Bake Up Successful Business Plan for a Strong Start

DJ and Katey McLaughlin, co-owners of Boule Bakery, share a passion for food and baking, so a retail food business made sense. But where to begin? The couple walked daily by the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC)'s office in downtown St. Johnsbury. When they realized they needed help determining their next steps, they reached out to their VtSBDC advisor. “Working with our business advisor was pivotal in getting started,” Katey said. The couple developed a comprehensive business plan and sound financial projections with the guidance they received.

Culinary Duo Bake Up Successful Business Plan for a Strong Start

DJ and Katey McLaughlin, co-owners of Boule Bakery, share a passion for food and baking, so a retail food business made sense. But where to begin? The couple walked daily by the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC)'s office in downtown St. Johnsbury. When they realized they needed help determining their next steps, they reached out to their VtSBDC advisor. “Working with our business advisor was pivotal in getting started,” Katey said. The couple developed a comprehensive business plan and sound financial projections with the guidance they received.

Culinary Duo Bake Up Successful Business Plan for a Strong Start

DJ and Katey McLaughlin, co-owners of Boule Bakery, share a passion for food and baking, so a retail food business made sense. But where to begin? The couple walked daily by the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC)'s office in downtown St. Johnsbury. When they realized they needed help determining their next steps, they reached out to their VtSBDC advisor. “Working with our business advisor was pivotal in getting started,” Katey said. The couple developed a comprehensive business plan and sound financial projections with the guidance they received.

Culinary Duo Bake Up Successful Business Plan for a Strong Start

DJ and Katey McLaughlin, co-owners of Boule Bakery, share a passion for food and baking, so a retail food business made sense. But where to begin? The couple walked daily by the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC)'s office in downtown St. Johnsbury. When they realized they needed help determining their next steps, they reached out to their VtSBDC advisor. “Working with our business advisor was pivotal in getting started,” Katey said. The couple developed a comprehensive business plan and sound financial projections with the guidance they received.

Virgin Islands

VI CRAWL APP ALLOWS TOURISTS TO EXPERIENCE THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS FROM A LOCAL POINT OF VIEW

The founders of VI Crawl met as students at the University of the Virgin Islands, where they quickly realized their overlapping passion for Creative Arts, Cultural Enrichment & Entrepreneurship. Wanting to help promote their home creatively and uniquely, they created the VI Crawl App that provides locally certified answers to questions about Virgin Islands' food, heritage & experiences in "Virgin Islands Storytelling style."  The app comprises cultural information cards, fun facts, and folk tales from the Virgin Islands. Users can also activate GPS directions that guide them to each site.  The card categories include food, heritage, and lookouts with an aerial map of the views.

VI CRAWL APP ALLOWS TOURISTS TO EXPERIENCE THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS FROM A LOCAL POINT OF VIEW

The founders of VI Crawl met as students at the University of the Virgin Islands, where they quickly realized their overlapping passion for Creative Arts, Cultural Enrichment & Entrepreneurship. Wanting to help promote their home creatively and uniquely, they created the VI Crawl App that provides locally certified answers to questions about Virgin Islands' food, heritage & experiences in "Virgin Islands Storytelling style."  The app comprises cultural information cards, fun facts, and folk tales from the Virgin Islands. Users can also activate GPS directions that guide them to each site.  The card categories include food, heritage, and lookouts with an aerial map of the views.

VI CRAWL APP ALLOWS TOURISTS TO EXPERIENCE THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS FROM A LOCAL POINT OF VIEW

The founders of VI Crawl met as students at the University of the Virgin Islands, where they quickly realized their overlapping passion for Creative Arts, Cultural Enrichment & Entrepreneurship. Wanting to help promote their home creatively and uniquely, they created the VI Crawl App that provides locally certified answers to questions about Virgin Islands' food, heritage & experiences in "Virgin Islands Storytelling style."  The app comprises cultural information cards, fun facts, and folk tales from the Virgin Islands. Users can also activate GPS directions that guide them to each site.  The card categories include food, heritage, and lookouts with an aerial map of the views.

VI CRAWL APP ALLOWS TOURISTS TO EXPERIENCE THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS FROM A LOCAL POINT OF VIEW

The founders of VI Crawl met as students at the University of the Virgin Islands, where they quickly realized their overlapping passion for Creative Arts, Cultural Enrichment & Entrepreneurship. Wanting to help promote their home creatively and uniquely, they created the VI Crawl App that provides locally certified answers to questions about Virgin Islands' food, heritage & experiences in "Virgin Islands Storytelling style."  The app comprises cultural information cards, fun facts, and folk tales from the Virgin Islands. Users can also activate GPS directions that guide them to each site.  The card categories include food, heritage, and lookouts with an aerial map of the views.