IMPACT BY NETWORK

Alaska

204

Veteran clients served by Alaska SBDC in 2022

204

Veteran clients served by Alaska SBDC in 2022

204

Veteran clients served by Alaska SBDC in 2022

204

Veteran clients served by Alaska SBDC in 2022

Arizona

SBDC Paving the Way for Veteran-owned Businesses

“The SBDC has been instrumental in teaching us how to navigate new waters. They helped us prepare bank loan requests, which were key in us securing the necessary capital to fully develop our vineyard. The SBDC is an important part of our growth and development, and we are truly fortunate to have them as a resource,” says Mark Beres. Flying Leap has vineyards in southern Arizona, as well as wine and distilled spirits production and cellaring facilities south of Tucson, the heart of Arizona wine country.

SBDC Paving the Way for Veteran-owned Businesses

“The SBDC has been instrumental in teaching us how to navigate new waters. They helped us prepare bank loan requests, which were key in us securing the necessary capital to fully develop our vineyard. The SBDC is an important part of our growth and development, and we are truly fortunate to have them as a resource,” says Mark Beres. Flying Leap has vineyards in southern Arizona, as well as wine and distilled spirits production and cellaring facilities south of Tucson, the heart of Arizona wine country.

SBDC Paving the Way for Veteran-owned Businesses

“The SBDC has been instrumental in teaching us how to navigate new waters. They helped us prepare bank loan requests, which were key in us securing the necessary capital to fully develop our vineyard. The SBDC is an important part of our growth and development, and we are truly fortunate to have them as a resource,” says Mark Beres. Flying Leap has vineyards in southern Arizona, as well as wine and distilled spirits production and cellaring facilities south of Tucson, the heart of Arizona wine country.

SBDC Paving the Way for Veteran-owned Businesses

“The SBDC has been instrumental in teaching us how to navigate new waters. They helped us prepare bank loan requests, which were key in us securing the necessary capital to fully develop our vineyard. The SBDC is an important part of our growth and development, and we are truly fortunate to have them as a resource,” says Mark Beres. Flying Leap has vineyards in southern Arizona, as well as wine and distilled spirits production and cellaring facilities south of Tucson, the heart of Arizona wine country.

Arkansas

3 Veterans Follow Different Paths to Business Ownership

Isaac Traylor served in the Army. He was homeless before turning his life around and starting a successful mobile business, 3-I Pressure Washing and Detail. Army veteran Scott Tavegia and his family moved from Maryland to start Little T's Mini Golf & More. Air Force veteran Cody McPherson opened the first Crumbl Cookies franchise in Northeast Arkansas, creating 80 jobs. They all worked with their local ASBTDC in 2022. McPherson received startup guidance from the Arkansas State Univerity ASBTDC. With support from the UA Little Rock center, Traylor created a business plan and growth strategy that helped him get expansion funding. Aided by the ASU-Mountain Home ASBTDC, the Tavegias obtained financing to purchase and renovate a former mini golf park.

3 Veterans Follow Different Paths to Business Ownership

Isaac Traylor served in the Army. He was homeless before turning his life around and starting a successful mobile business, 3-I Pressure Washing and Detail. Army veteran Scott Tavegia and his family moved from Maryland to start Little T's Mini Golf & More. Air Force veteran Cody McPherson opened the first Crumbl Cookies franchise in Northeast Arkansas, creating 80 jobs. They all worked with their local ASBTDC in 2022. McPherson received startup guidance from the Arkansas State Univerity ASBTDC. With support from the UA Little Rock center, Traylor created a business plan and growth strategy that helped him get expansion funding. Aided by the ASU-Mountain Home ASBTDC, the Tavegias obtained financing to purchase and renovate a former mini golf park.

3 Veterans Follow Different Paths to Business Ownership

Isaac Traylor served in the Army. He was homeless before turning his life around and starting a successful mobile business, 3-I Pressure Washing and Detail. Army veteran Scott Tavegia and his family moved from Maryland to start Little T's Mini Golf & More. Air Force veteran Cody McPherson opened the first Crumbl Cookies franchise in Northeast Arkansas, creating 80 jobs. They all worked with their local ASBTDC in 2022. McPherson received startup guidance from the Arkansas State Univerity ASBTDC. With support from the UA Little Rock center, Traylor created a business plan and growth strategy that helped him get expansion funding. Aided by the ASU-Mountain Home ASBTDC, the Tavegias obtained financing to purchase and renovate a former mini golf park.

3 Veterans Follow Different Paths to Business Ownership

Isaac Traylor served in the Army. He was homeless before turning his life around and starting a successful mobile business, 3-I Pressure Washing and Detail. Army veteran Scott Tavegia and his family moved from Maryland to start Little T's Mini Golf & More. Air Force veteran Cody McPherson opened the first Crumbl Cookies franchise in Northeast Arkansas, creating 80 jobs. They all worked with their local ASBTDC in 2022. McPherson received startup guidance from the Arkansas State Univerity ASBTDC. With support from the UA Little Rock center, Traylor created a business plan and growth strategy that helped him get expansion funding. Aided by the ASU-Mountain Home ASBTDC, the Tavegias obtained financing to purchase and renovate a former mini golf park.

California

Central

My business advisor and the Valley Sierra SBDC are an integral part of my team. They are there when I hit a roadblock or need to bounce ideas off of. I could not show enough appreciation or gratitude for their support and resources. Thank you!

CEO of Lima Charlie Inc.

My business advisor and the Valley Sierra SBDC are an integral part of my team. They are there when I hit a roadblock or need to bounce ideas off of. I could not show enough appreciation or gratitude for their support and resources. Thank you!

CEO of Lima Charlie Inc.

My business advisor and the Valley Sierra SBDC are an integral part of my team. They are there when I hit a roadblock or need to bounce ideas off of. I could not show enough appreciation or gratitude for their support and resources. Thank you!

CEO of Lima Charlie Inc.

My business advisor and the Valley Sierra SBDC are an integral part of my team. They are there when I hit a roadblock or need to bounce ideas off of. I could not show enough appreciation or gratitude for their support and resources. Thank you!

CEO of Lima Charlie Inc.

California

San Diego & Imperial

Wepa Commercial Cleaning Joins $1MM Contract Club

Francisco Rivera founded Wepa, a veteran-owned and -operated janitorial and disinfecting company. This top-rated business with coverage in major publications provides a full range of services with skilled employees and advanced procedures to ensure a healthy environment for an organization’s employees, customers, and guests. Wepa recently earned a $1 million one-year contract with the Port of San Diego with the SBDC’s help as well as achieved renewal of key small business certifications.

Wepa Commercial Cleaning Joins $1MM Contract Club

Francisco Rivera founded Wepa, a veteran-owned and -operated janitorial and disinfecting company. This top-rated business with coverage in major publications provides a full range of services with skilled employees and advanced procedures to ensure a healthy environment for an organization’s employees, customers, and guests. Wepa recently earned a $1 million one-year contract with the Port of San Diego with the SBDC’s help as well as achieved renewal of key small business certifications.

Wepa Commercial Cleaning Joins $1MM Contract Club

Francisco Rivera founded Wepa, a veteran-owned and -operated janitorial and disinfecting company. This top-rated business with coverage in major publications provides a full range of services with skilled employees and advanced procedures to ensure a healthy environment for an organization’s employees, customers, and guests. Wepa recently earned a $1 million one-year contract with the Port of San Diego with the SBDC’s help as well as achieved renewal of key small business certifications.

Wepa Commercial Cleaning Joins $1MM Contract Club

Francisco Rivera founded Wepa, a veteran-owned and -operated janitorial and disinfecting company. This top-rated business with coverage in major publications provides a full range of services with skilled employees and advanced procedures to ensure a healthy environment for an organization’s employees, customers, and guests. Wepa recently earned a $1 million one-year contract with the Port of San Diego with the SBDC’s help as well as achieved renewal of key small business certifications.