Cajun Family Traditions Returns to Church Point, Louisiana
“The Louisiana SBDC is the best kept secret in Lafayette! We were at a standstill with opening our new company, but after spending an entire year under the guidance of our SBDC, building out our projections and business plan, we were able to secure the capital required to start a business of this magnitude." Bringing authentic Cajun sausage back to the tables of Acadiana, Cajun Family Traditions is a family-owned meat processor that started in 2020 with a renovated 30,000 sq.ft. facility and has become a growing employer in this rural area which now employs 35 people.
Cajun Family Traditions Returns to Church Point, Louisiana
“The Louisiana SBDC is the best kept secret in Lafayette! We were at a standstill with opening our new company, but after spending an entire year under the guidance of our SBDC, building out our projections and business plan, we were able to secure the capital required to start a business of this magnitude." Bringing authentic Cajun sausage back to the tables of Acadiana, Cajun Family Traditions is a family-owned meat processor that started in 2020 with a renovated 30,000 sq.ft. facility and has become a growing employer in this rural area which now employs 35 people.
Cajun Family Traditions Returns to Church Point, Louisiana
“The Louisiana SBDC is the best kept secret in Lafayette! We were at a standstill with opening our new company, but after spending an entire year under the guidance of our SBDC, building out our projections and business plan, we were able to secure the capital required to start a business of this magnitude." Bringing authentic Cajun sausage back to the tables of Acadiana, Cajun Family Traditions is a family-owned meat processor that started in 2020 with a renovated 30,000 sq.ft. facility and has become a growing employer in this rural area which now employs 35 people.
Cajun Family Traditions Returns to Church Point, Louisiana
“The Louisiana SBDC is the best kept secret in Lafayette! We were at a standstill with opening our new company, but after spending an entire year under the guidance of our SBDC, building out our projections and business plan, we were able to secure the capital required to start a business of this magnitude." Bringing authentic Cajun sausage back to the tables of Acadiana, Cajun Family Traditions is a family-owned meat processor that started in 2020 with a renovated 30,000 sq.ft. facility and has become a growing employer in this rural area which now employs 35 people.
Cajun Family Traditions Returns to Church Point, Louisiana
“The Louisiana SBDC is the best kept secret in Lafayette! We were at a standstill with opening our new company, but after spending an entire year under the guidance of our SBDC, building out our projections and business plan, we were able to secure the capital required to start a business of this magnitude." Bringing authentic Cajun sausage back to the tables of Acadiana, Cajun Family Traditions is a family-owned meat processor that started in 2020 with a renovated 30,000 sq.ft. facility and has become a growing employer in this rural area which now employs 35 people.
New ownership secures future for rural Maine business – Martin's Service & Sales – Andover, ME
Tracy and Joe Greenwood were excited about the opportunity to purchase Martin's Service and Sales in rural Andover, Maine. With Tracy's business skills and Joe's mechanical skills, they hoped to win over Martin's regulars and grow the decades-old business. Business Advisor Alison Lane helped them traverse the transition. They worked together to navigate the interpersonal, operational, financial, and marketing elements of a business transition, focusing heavily on cash flow projections. With a clear plan for managing their resources and taking care of their customers, the Greenwoods completed their purchase and launched into their first year of ownership. They intend to grow good jobs in the area by expanding their team.
New ownership secures future for rural Maine business – Martin's Service & Sales – Andover, ME
Tracy and Joe Greenwood were excited about the opportunity to purchase Martin's Service and Sales in rural Andover, Maine. With Tracy's business skills and Joe's mechanical skills, they hoped to win over Martin's regulars and grow the decades-old business. Business Advisor Alison Lane helped them traverse the transition. They worked together to navigate the interpersonal, operational, financial, and marketing elements of a business transition, focusing heavily on cash flow projections. With a clear plan for managing their resources and taking care of their customers, the Greenwoods completed their purchase and launched into their first year of ownership. They intend to grow good jobs in the area by expanding their team.
New ownership secures future for rural Maine business – Martin's Service & Sales – Andover, ME
Tracy and Joe Greenwood were excited about the opportunity to purchase Martin's Service and Sales in rural Andover, Maine. With Tracy's business skills and Joe's mechanical skills, they hoped to win over Martin's regulars and grow the decades-old business. Business Advisor Alison Lane helped them traverse the transition. They worked together to navigate the interpersonal, operational, financial, and marketing elements of a business transition, focusing heavily on cash flow projections. With a clear plan for managing their resources and taking care of their customers, the Greenwoods completed their purchase and launched into their first year of ownership. They intend to grow good jobs in the area by expanding their team.
New ownership secures future for rural Maine business – Martin's Service & Sales – Andover, ME
Tracy and Joe Greenwood were excited about the opportunity to purchase Martin's Service and Sales in rural Andover, Maine. With Tracy's business skills and Joe's mechanical skills, they hoped to win over Martin's regulars and grow the decades-old business. Business Advisor Alison Lane helped them traverse the transition. They worked together to navigate the interpersonal, operational, financial, and marketing elements of a business transition, focusing heavily on cash flow projections. With a clear plan for managing their resources and taking care of their customers, the Greenwoods completed their purchase and launched into their first year of ownership. They intend to grow good jobs in the area by expanding their team.
New ownership secures future for rural Maine business – Martin's Service & Sales – Andover, ME
Tracy and Joe Greenwood were excited about the opportunity to purchase Martin's Service and Sales in rural Andover, Maine. With Tracy's business skills and Joe's mechanical skills, they hoped to win over Martin's regulars and grow the decades-old business. Business Advisor Alison Lane helped them traverse the transition. They worked together to navigate the interpersonal, operational, financial, and marketing elements of a business transition, focusing heavily on cash flow projections. With a clear plan for managing their resources and taking care of their customers, the Greenwoods completed their purchase and launched into their first year of ownership. They intend to grow good jobs in the area by expanding their team.
Twelve years ago, Kyle [her consultant] helped me get a $90,000 loan and hire my first employee, and I’ve been working with the SBDC ever since. I’m just super grateful to Kyle, and the SBA, the SBDC– they’ve always been there
CEO, KOL Foods
Twelve years ago, Kyle [her consultant] helped me get a $90,000 loan and hire my first employee, and I’ve been working with the SBDC ever since. I’m just super grateful to Kyle, and the SBA, the SBDC– they’ve always been there
CEO, KOL Foods
Twelve years ago, Kyle [her consultant] helped me get a $90,000 loan and hire my first employee, and I’ve been working with the SBDC ever since. I’m just super grateful to Kyle, and the SBA, the SBDC– they’ve always been there
CEO, KOL Foods
Twelve years ago, Kyle [her consultant] helped me get a $90,000 loan and hire my first employee, and I’ve been working with the SBDC ever since. I’m just super grateful to Kyle, and the SBA, the SBDC– they’ve always been there
CEO, KOL Foods
Twelve years ago, Kyle [her consultant] helped me get a $90,000 loan and hire my first employee, and I’ve been working with the SBDC ever since. I’m just super grateful to Kyle, and the SBA, the SBDC– they’ve always been there
CEO, KOL Foods
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New businesses started in rural areas in 2022
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New businesses started in rural areas in 2022
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New businesses started in rural areas in 2022
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New businesses started in rural areas in 2022
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New businesses started in rural areas in 2022
Client Success Story: Ashley TenHarmsel, North Harvest CSA
From the moment Ashley and Jake TenHarmsel did a Colorado internship at a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, they fell in love with the concept of growing locally and giving back to the community. So when family ties brought them back to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, they established North Harvest CSA. Watch to learn more about how the Michigan SBDC helped.
Client Success Story: Ashley TenHarmsel, North Harvest CSA
From the moment Ashley and Jake TenHarmsel did a Colorado internship at a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, they fell in love with the concept of growing locally and giving back to the community. So when family ties brought them back to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, they established North Harvest CSA. Watch to learn more about how the Michigan SBDC helped.
Client Success Story: Ashley TenHarmsel, North Harvest CSA
From the moment Ashley and Jake TenHarmsel did a Colorado internship at a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, they fell in love with the concept of growing locally and giving back to the community. So when family ties brought them back to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, they established North Harvest CSA. Watch to learn more about how the Michigan SBDC helped.
Client Success Story: Ashley TenHarmsel, North Harvest CSA
From the moment Ashley and Jake TenHarmsel did a Colorado internship at a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, they fell in love with the concept of growing locally and giving back to the community. So when family ties brought them back to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, they established North Harvest CSA. Watch to learn more about how the Michigan SBDC helped.
Client Success Story: Ashley TenHarmsel, North Harvest CSA
From the moment Ashley and Jake TenHarmsel did a Colorado internship at a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, they fell in love with the concept of growing locally and giving back to the community. So when family ties brought them back to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, they established North Harvest CSA. Watch to learn more about how the Michigan SBDC helped.