IMPACT BY NETWORK

Utah

LOSING A JOB AND GAINING A RAINBOW

After many jobs were lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sleeping Rainbow Adventures tour guiding company was created in Torrey, Utah. They offer epic, memorable experiences in the outdoors and bring greater awareness and understanding to land stewardship.

LOSING A JOB AND GAINING A RAINBOW

After many jobs were lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sleeping Rainbow Adventures tour guiding company was created in Torrey, Utah. They offer epic, memorable experiences in the outdoors and bring greater awareness and understanding to land stewardship.

LOSING A JOB AND GAINING A RAINBOW

After many jobs were lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sleeping Rainbow Adventures tour guiding company was created in Torrey, Utah. They offer epic, memorable experiences in the outdoors and bring greater awareness and understanding to land stewardship.

LOSING A JOB AND GAINING A RAINBOW

After many jobs were lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sleeping Rainbow Adventures tour guiding company was created in Torrey, Utah. They offer epic, memorable experiences in the outdoors and bring greater awareness and understanding to land stewardship.

Vermont

Working with VtSBDC has been a game changer for me. Business Advisor Sarah Kearns has been truly wonderful helping me define the next steps in growing my business and helping connect me to the resources needed to take that next step with confidence.

Owner, Danz Ahn Farm

Working with VtSBDC has been a game changer for me. Business Advisor Sarah Kearns has been truly wonderful helping me define the next steps in growing my business and helping connect me to the resources needed to take that next step with confidence.

Owner, Danz Ahn Farm

Working with VtSBDC has been a game changer for me. Business Advisor Sarah Kearns has been truly wonderful helping me define the next steps in growing my business and helping connect me to the resources needed to take that next step with confidence.

Owner, Danz Ahn Farm

Working with VtSBDC has been a game changer for me. Business Advisor Sarah Kearns has been truly wonderful helping me define the next steps in growing my business and helping connect me to the resources needed to take that next step with confidence.

Owner, Danz Ahn Farm

Virgin Islands

CORAL BAY CATERING EXPANSION FROM PRIVATE CHEF TO FULL-SERVICE CATERING & FOOD DELIVERY

Erin Durrel, Chef and Owner of Coral Bay Catering, has seen her business transformed over the past year. "It took almost 2 years to follow all the compliance issues, but we were finally approved by all agencies and received our license!" My SBDC's “we can do this” approach kept me from giving up. I have expanded my business from in-home villa chef services to full-service catering and food delivery. We don't just cater to food; we cultivate experiences. Small details add up to make big, lasting impressions.

CORAL BAY CATERING EXPANSION FROM PRIVATE CHEF TO FULL-SERVICE CATERING & FOOD DELIVERY

Erin Durrel, Chef and Owner of Coral Bay Catering, has seen her business transformed over the past year. "It took almost 2 years to follow all the compliance issues, but we were finally approved by all agencies and received our license!" My SBDC's “we can do this” approach kept me from giving up. I have expanded my business from in-home villa chef services to full-service catering and food delivery. We don't just cater to food; we cultivate experiences. Small details add up to make big, lasting impressions.

CORAL BAY CATERING EXPANSION FROM PRIVATE CHEF TO FULL-SERVICE CATERING & FOOD DELIVERY

Erin Durrel, Chef and Owner of Coral Bay Catering, has seen her business transformed over the past year. "It took almost 2 years to follow all the compliance issues, but we were finally approved by all agencies and received our license!" My SBDC's “we can do this” approach kept me from giving up. I have expanded my business from in-home villa chef services to full-service catering and food delivery. We don't just cater to food; we cultivate experiences. Small details add up to make big, lasting impressions.

CORAL BAY CATERING EXPANSION FROM PRIVATE CHEF TO FULL-SERVICE CATERING & FOOD DELIVERY

Erin Durrel, Chef and Owner of Coral Bay Catering, has seen her business transformed over the past year. "It took almost 2 years to follow all the compliance issues, but we were finally approved by all agencies and received our license!" My SBDC's “we can do this” approach kept me from giving up. I have expanded my business from in-home villa chef services to full-service catering and food delivery. We don't just cater to food; we cultivate experiences. Small details add up to make big, lasting impressions.

Virginia

The SBDC and Henry's Produce grow business in Duffield, Virginia

After losing his job due to COVID, Henry Morris returned to what he knew best — selling produce. “Customers told us about Becki O’Quinn at the [Mountain Empire Community College] SBDC,” Henry relates. “She’s helped us like no other!” Becki helped Henry and Renee put together a business plan and apply for, and win, a $6,500 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority. They also applied for and received a $25,000 Virginia Food Access Investment Fund Grant. These grants allowed for improvements to keep Henry’s Produce open year-round with produce from Florida and support four employees. “We couldn’t have done it without the SBDC,” Henry concluded. “The SBDC is a fantastic organization; we hope it’s around forever.”

The SBDC and Henry's Produce grow business in Duffield, Virginia

After losing his job due to COVID, Henry Morris returned to what he knew best — selling produce. “Customers told us about Becki O’Quinn at the [Mountain Empire Community College] SBDC,” Henry relates. “She’s helped us like no other!” Becki helped Henry and Renee put together a business plan and apply for, and win, a $6,500 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority. They also applied for and received a $25,000 Virginia Food Access Investment Fund Grant. These grants allowed for improvements to keep Henry’s Produce open year-round with produce from Florida and support four employees. “We couldn’t have done it without the SBDC,” Henry concluded. “The SBDC is a fantastic organization; we hope it’s around forever.”

The SBDC and Henry's Produce grow business in Duffield, Virginia

After losing his job due to COVID, Henry Morris returned to what he knew best — selling produce. “Customers told us about Becki O’Quinn at the [Mountain Empire Community College] SBDC,” Henry relates. “She’s helped us like no other!” Becki helped Henry and Renee put together a business plan and apply for, and win, a $6,500 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority. They also applied for and received a $25,000 Virginia Food Access Investment Fund Grant. These grants allowed for improvements to keep Henry’s Produce open year-round with produce from Florida and support four employees. “We couldn’t have done it without the SBDC,” Henry concluded. “The SBDC is a fantastic organization; we hope it’s around forever.”

The SBDC and Henry's Produce grow business in Duffield, Virginia

After losing his job due to COVID, Henry Morris returned to what he knew best — selling produce. “Customers told us about Becki O’Quinn at the [Mountain Empire Community College] SBDC,” Henry relates. “She’s helped us like no other!” Becki helped Henry and Renee put together a business plan and apply for, and win, a $6,500 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority. They also applied for and received a $25,000 Virginia Food Access Investment Fund Grant. These grants allowed for improvements to keep Henry’s Produce open year-round with produce from Florida and support four employees. “We couldn’t have done it without the SBDC,” Henry concluded. “The SBDC is a fantastic organization; we hope it’s around forever.”

Washington

We really appreciate the support from the SBDC. Lew's [SBDC advisor] experience and knowledge is very helpful to us.

Owners, Bluebird Grain Farms

We really appreciate the support from the SBDC. Lew's [SBDC advisor] experience and knowledge is very helpful to us.

Owners, Bluebird Grain Farms

We really appreciate the support from the SBDC. Lew's [SBDC advisor] experience and knowledge is very helpful to us.

Owners, Bluebird Grain Farms

We really appreciate the support from the SBDC. Lew's [SBDC advisor] experience and knowledge is very helpful to us.

Owners, Bluebird Grain Farms