IMPACT BY NETWORK

Hawai'i

West Oʻahu Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Thrives with the Assistance of the Hawaiʻi SBDC

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

The Hawaiʻi SBDC has been an incredible asset to helping me start/expand West Oʻahu Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine. From the beginning Dennis Wong has been a great advisor. Not only was he very knowledgeable in all the available resources, he is an incredibly kind, caring and a wonderful person to work with. We were able to talk through possible financial scenarios for starting the business and decided on the best course. Dennis was able to help me with some very important market research.

West Oʻahu Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Thrives with the Assistance of the Hawaiʻi SBDC

The Hawaiʻi SBDC has been an incredible asset to helping me start/expand West Oʻahu Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine. From the beginning Dennis Wong has been a great advisor. Not only was he very knowledgeable in all the available resources, he is an incredibly kind, caring and a wonderful person to work with. We were able to talk through possible financial scenarios for starting the business and decided on the best course. Dennis was able to help me with some very important market research.

West Oʻahu Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Thrives with the Assistance of the Hawaiʻi SBDC

The Hawaiʻi SBDC has been an incredible asset to helping me start/expand West Oʻahu Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine. From the beginning Dennis Wong has been a great advisor. Not only was he very knowledgeable in all the available resources, he is an incredibly kind, caring and a wonderful person to work with. We were able to talk through possible financial scenarios for starting the business and decided on the best course. Dennis was able to help me with some very important market research.

West Oʻahu Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Thrives with the Assistance of the Hawaiʻi SBDC

The Hawaiʻi SBDC has been an incredible asset to helping me start/expand West Oʻahu Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine. From the beginning Dennis Wong has been a great advisor. Not only was he very knowledgeable in all the available resources, he is an incredibly kind, caring and a wonderful person to work with. We were able to talk through possible financial scenarios for starting the business and decided on the best course. Dennis was able to help me with some very important market research.

Idaho

37%

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

of Idaho SBDC clients were from minority communities

37%

of Idaho SBDC clients were from minority communities

37%

of Idaho SBDC clients were from minority communities

37%

of Idaho SBDC clients were from minority communities

Illinois

First Generation Immigrant to Empowered Entrepreneur and Owner of Polished QC

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

Jessica Monroy Carrillo's family were immigrants that dreamed of owning a business but were unable to overcome cultural and language barriers. When the idea to start her own small business formed, a referral to the Illinois SBDC at WIU QC was instrumental. Not only did she receive the tools and guidance necessary to start her business, she also found the support she needed to overcome her fears as a first generation immigrant and as a young woman. Looking ahead, Jessica is excited to offer quality cleaning services, expand her client base and grow her business.

First Generation Immigrant to Empowered Entrepreneur and Owner of Polished QC

Jessica Monroy Carrillo's family were immigrants that dreamed of owning a business but were unable to overcome cultural and language barriers. When the idea to start her own small business formed, a referral to the Illinois SBDC at WIU QC was instrumental. Not only did she receive the tools and guidance necessary to start her business, she also found the support she needed to overcome her fears as a first generation immigrant and as a young woman. Looking ahead, Jessica is excited to offer quality cleaning services, expand her client base and grow her business.

First Generation Immigrant to Empowered Entrepreneur and Owner of Polished QC

Jessica Monroy Carrillo's family were immigrants that dreamed of owning a business but were unable to overcome cultural and language barriers. When the idea to start her own small business formed, a referral to the Illinois SBDC at WIU QC was instrumental. Not only did she receive the tools and guidance necessary to start her business, she also found the support she needed to overcome her fears as a first generation immigrant and as a young woman. Looking ahead, Jessica is excited to offer quality cleaning services, expand her client base and grow her business.

First Generation Immigrant to Empowered Entrepreneur and Owner of Polished QC

Jessica Monroy Carrillo's family were immigrants that dreamed of owning a business but were unable to overcome cultural and language barriers. When the idea to start her own small business formed, a referral to the Illinois SBDC at WIU QC was instrumental. Not only did she receive the tools and guidance necessary to start her business, she also found the support she needed to overcome her fears as a first generation immigrant and as a young woman. Looking ahead, Jessica is excited to offer quality cleaning services, expand her client base and grow her business.

Indiana

RockaBlock LLC Highlights the Richness and Depth of Black Culture

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

Founded by artist Rockland Page in 2017, ROCKaBLOCK LLC is a lifestyle brand that designs apparel and accessories that highlight the richness and depth of Black culture through thought-provoking design. Page began designing t-shirts as a creative outlet, and his hobby quickly grew into a successful business in northwest Indiana. Page first engaged Indiana SBDC services in 2019 for expansionary and financing guidance. Shortly thereafter he moved operations from his home and opened his first brick and mortar shop in Merrillville, Indiana. Priorities shifted in 2021 to protecting and trademarking his brand through an SBDC program, INTAP. ROCKaBLOCK LLC is quickly gaining national attention as orders have been shipped to over 30 states!

RockaBlock LLC Highlights the Richness and Depth of Black Culture

Founded by artist Rockland Page in 2017, ROCKaBLOCK LLC is a lifestyle brand that designs apparel and accessories that highlight the richness and depth of Black culture through thought-provoking design. Page began designing t-shirts as a creative outlet, and his hobby quickly grew into a successful business in northwest Indiana. Page first engaged Indiana SBDC services in 2019 for expansionary and financing guidance. Shortly thereafter he moved operations from his home and opened his first brick and mortar shop in Merrillville, Indiana. Priorities shifted in 2021 to protecting and trademarking his brand through an SBDC program, INTAP. ROCKaBLOCK LLC is quickly gaining national attention as orders have been shipped to over 30 states!

RockaBlock LLC Highlights the Richness and Depth of Black Culture

Founded by artist Rockland Page in 2017, ROCKaBLOCK LLC is a lifestyle brand that designs apparel and accessories that highlight the richness and depth of Black culture through thought-provoking design. Page began designing t-shirts as a creative outlet, and his hobby quickly grew into a successful business in northwest Indiana. Page first engaged Indiana SBDC services in 2019 for expansionary and financing guidance. Shortly thereafter he moved operations from his home and opened his first brick and mortar shop in Merrillville, Indiana. Priorities shifted in 2021 to protecting and trademarking his brand through an SBDC program, INTAP. ROCKaBLOCK LLC is quickly gaining national attention as orders have been shipped to over 30 states!

RockaBlock LLC Highlights the Richness and Depth of Black Culture

Founded by artist Rockland Page in 2017, ROCKaBLOCK LLC is a lifestyle brand that designs apparel and accessories that highlight the richness and depth of Black culture through thought-provoking design. Page began designing t-shirts as a creative outlet, and his hobby quickly grew into a successful business in northwest Indiana. Page first engaged Indiana SBDC services in 2019 for expansionary and financing guidance. Shortly thereafter he moved operations from his home and opened his first brick and mortar shop in Merrillville, Indiana. Priorities shifted in 2021 to protecting and trademarking his brand through an SBDC program, INTAP. ROCKaBLOCK LLC is quickly gaining national attention as orders have been shipped to over 30 states!

Iowa

Mr. Burrito continues success in Campustown Ames

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

Mr. Burrito. located in Campustown Ames, has been preparing and serving long-loved family recipes, passed down from one generation to another, for over ten years. The Valderrabano family journey starts in Puebla, Mexico, and brought them to establish new roots in Iowa, America's heartland. From the start, this is a family-owned business, continuously evolving and growing. Its original business model, to proudly serve delicious, 100% authentic Mexican food prepared fresh daily to Iowa State University college students, stands today as its core model from which other business strategies have diverged.

Mr. Burrito continues success in Campustown Ames

Mr. Burrito. located in Campustown Ames, has been preparing and serving long-loved family recipes, passed down from one generation to another, for over ten years. The Valderrabano family journey starts in Puebla, Mexico, and brought them to establish new roots in Iowa, America's heartland. From the start, this is a family-owned business, continuously evolving and growing. Its original business model, to proudly serve delicious, 100% authentic Mexican food prepared fresh daily to Iowa State University college students, stands today as its core model from which other business strategies have diverged.

Mr. Burrito continues success in Campustown Ames

Mr. Burrito. located in Campustown Ames, has been preparing and serving long-loved family recipes, passed down from one generation to another, for over ten years. The Valderrabano family journey starts in Puebla, Mexico, and brought them to establish new roots in Iowa, America's heartland. From the start, this is a family-owned business, continuously evolving and growing. Its original business model, to proudly serve delicious, 100% authentic Mexican food prepared fresh daily to Iowa State University college students, stands today as its core model from which other business strategies have diverged.

Mr. Burrito continues success in Campustown Ames

Mr. Burrito. located in Campustown Ames, has been preparing and serving long-loved family recipes, passed down from one generation to another, for over ten years. The Valderrabano family journey starts in Puebla, Mexico, and brought them to establish new roots in Iowa, America's heartland. From the start, this is a family-owned business, continuously evolving and growing. Its original business model, to proudly serve delicious, 100% authentic Mexican food prepared fresh daily to Iowa State University college students, stands today as its core model from which other business strategies have diverged.