IMPACT BY NETWORK

Kansas

$1.4M

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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."

Clients who identify as non-white accessed $14 million in new capital, 15% of all capital infusion enjoyed by Kansas SBDC clients

$1.4M

Clients who identify as non-white accessed $14 million in new capital, 15% of all capital infusion enjoyed by Kansas SBDC clients

$1.4M

Clients who identify as non-white accessed $14 million in new capital, 15% of all capital infusion enjoyed by Kansas SBDC clients

$1.4M

Clients who identify as non-white accessed $14 million in new capital, 15% of all capital infusion enjoyed by Kansas SBDC clients

Kentucky

SBDC's Host Events in Eastern Kentucky Highlighting Small Business

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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 Eastern Kentucky and Morehead Centers of the Kentucky SBDC hosted events including the Women's Business Symposium, Northeast Kentucky Small Business Awards, and Gateway & Buffalo Trace Small Business Awards. These events highlighted small businesses in the underserved communities of Eastern Kentucky and were attended by hundreds of locals and community leaders!

SBDC's Host Events in Eastern Kentucky Highlighting Small Business

The Eastern Kentucky and Morehead Centers of the Kentucky SBDC hosted events including the Women's Business Symposium, Northeast Kentucky Small Business Awards, and Gateway & Buffalo Trace Small Business Awards. These events highlighted small businesses in the underserved communities of Eastern Kentucky and were attended by hundreds of locals and community leaders!

SBDC's Host Events in Eastern Kentucky Highlighting Small Business

The Eastern Kentucky and Morehead Centers of the Kentucky SBDC hosted events including the Women's Business Symposium, Northeast Kentucky Small Business Awards, and Gateway & Buffalo Trace Small Business Awards. These events highlighted small businesses in the underserved communities of Eastern Kentucky and were attended by hundreds of locals and community leaders!

SBDC's Host Events in Eastern Kentucky Highlighting Small Business

The Eastern Kentucky and Morehead Centers of the Kentucky SBDC hosted events including the Women's Business Symposium, Northeast Kentucky Small Business Awards, and Gateway & Buffalo Trace Small Business Awards. These events highlighted small businesses in the underserved communities of Eastern Kentucky and were attended by hundreds of locals and community leaders!

Louisiana

Safe Haven for our Children in Monroe, Louisiana

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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."

“I had an excellent experience with the Louisiana SBDC. My consultant was friendly and professional and helped educate me on what was available for my business in Northeast Louisiana. She helped me structure my business and taught me how to allow my community to be a part of LLHC through marketing strategies.” Sharon D. Pleasant, owner of Louisiana Love Home for Children in Monroe, LA provides therapeutic group counseling to children and teens who are survivors of human sex trafficking. LLHC supports children and teens emotionally, spiritually, physically, and intellectually so they can restructure their mindset to become well-rounded and productive individuals.

Safe Haven for our Children in Monroe, Louisiana

“I had an excellent experience with the Louisiana SBDC. My consultant was friendly and professional and helped educate me on what was available for my business in Northeast Louisiana. She helped me structure my business and taught me how to allow my community to be a part of LLHC through marketing strategies.” Sharon D. Pleasant, owner of Louisiana Love Home for Children in Monroe, LA provides therapeutic group counseling to children and teens who are survivors of human sex trafficking. LLHC supports children and teens emotionally, spiritually, physically, and intellectually so they can restructure their mindset to become well-rounded and productive individuals.

Safe Haven for our Children in Monroe, Louisiana

“I had an excellent experience with the Louisiana SBDC. My consultant was friendly and professional and helped educate me on what was available for my business in Northeast Louisiana. She helped me structure my business and taught me how to allow my community to be a part of LLHC through marketing strategies.” Sharon D. Pleasant, owner of Louisiana Love Home for Children in Monroe, LA provides therapeutic group counseling to children and teens who are survivors of human sex trafficking. LLHC supports children and teens emotionally, spiritually, physically, and intellectually so they can restructure their mindset to become well-rounded and productive individuals.

Safe Haven for our Children in Monroe, Louisiana

“I had an excellent experience with the Louisiana SBDC. My consultant was friendly and professional and helped educate me on what was available for my business in Northeast Louisiana. She helped me structure my business and taught me how to allow my community to be a part of LLHC through marketing strategies.” Sharon D. Pleasant, owner of Louisiana Love Home for Children in Monroe, LA provides therapeutic group counseling to children and teens who are survivors of human sex trafficking. LLHC supports children and teens emotionally, spiritually, physically, and intellectually so they can restructure their mindset to become well-rounded and productive individuals.

Maine

New Business Offers Beauty Services for Style-Conscious Ethnic Women - Rhona Beauty - Biddeford, ME

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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."

Rhona Johnson Deah of Rhona Beauty reached out to the Maine SBDC for help making her dream a reality! She saw an unmet need for on-trend beauty services specifically designed for style-conscious ethnic women in Maine. She wanted a place where women of color could feel understood and appreciated. She was paired with Business Advisor Tina Oddleifson, and the two work closely to secure financing and get the doors open at Rhona Beauty in Biddeford, Maine.Rhoda comments, “I'm forever grateful to the Maine SBDC and my fairy godmother Tina Oddleifson, the best Business Advisor anyone could ever ask for. It feels great knowing as a new small business owner, you always have that support system to run back to with questions and concerns.”

New Business Offers Beauty Services for Style-Conscious Ethnic Women - Rhona Beauty - Biddeford, ME

Rhona Johnson Deah of Rhona Beauty reached out to the Maine SBDC for help making her dream a reality! She saw an unmet need for on-trend beauty services specifically designed for style-conscious ethnic women in Maine. She wanted a place where women of color could feel understood and appreciated. She was paired with Business Advisor Tina Oddleifson, and the two work closely to secure financing and get the doors open at Rhona Beauty in Biddeford, Maine.Rhoda comments, “I'm forever grateful to the Maine SBDC and my fairy godmother Tina Oddleifson, the best Business Advisor anyone could ever ask for. It feels great knowing as a new small business owner, you always have that support system to run back to with questions and concerns.”

New Business Offers Beauty Services for Style-Conscious Ethnic Women - Rhona Beauty - Biddeford, ME

Rhona Johnson Deah of Rhona Beauty reached out to the Maine SBDC for help making her dream a reality! She saw an unmet need for on-trend beauty services specifically designed for style-conscious ethnic women in Maine. She wanted a place where women of color could feel understood and appreciated. She was paired with Business Advisor Tina Oddleifson, and the two work closely to secure financing and get the doors open at Rhona Beauty in Biddeford, Maine.Rhoda comments, “I'm forever grateful to the Maine SBDC and my fairy godmother Tina Oddleifson, the best Business Advisor anyone could ever ask for. It feels great knowing as a new small business owner, you always have that support system to run back to with questions and concerns.”

New Business Offers Beauty Services for Style-Conscious Ethnic Women - Rhona Beauty - Biddeford, ME

Rhona Johnson Deah of Rhona Beauty reached out to the Maine SBDC for help making her dream a reality! She saw an unmet need for on-trend beauty services specifically designed for style-conscious ethnic women in Maine. She wanted a place where women of color could feel understood and appreciated. She was paired with Business Advisor Tina Oddleifson, and the two work closely to secure financing and get the doors open at Rhona Beauty in Biddeford, Maine.Rhoda comments, “I'm forever grateful to the Maine SBDC and my fairy godmother Tina Oddleifson, the best Business Advisor anyone could ever ask for. It feels great knowing as a new small business owner, you always have that support system to run back to with questions and concerns.”

Maryland

From the [Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Program] class that I attended here - with the great consultants - I was able to gather all the missing pieces that I needed for the business to take off.

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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."

Owner, Passion Events Design

From the [Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Program] class that I attended here - with the great consultants - I was able to gather all the missing pieces that I needed for the business to take off.

Owner, Passion Events Design

From the [Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Program] class that I attended here - with the great consultants - I was able to gather all the missing pieces that I needed for the business to take off.

Owner, Passion Events Design

From the [Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Program] class that I attended here - with the great consultants - I was able to gather all the missing pieces that I needed for the business to take off.

Owner, Passion Events Design