IMPACT BY NETWORK

Virgin Islands

REEF 2 PEAK EXTRAORDINARY EXCURSIONS

I began this business offering tours and rentals on the East End of St. John and now at the famous Maho Beach! Our big break came when Reef2Peak was granted a National Park permit allowing us to expand our tours to the mangroves and coral reefs in Hurricane Hole National Monument.  As the sole owner and single mother, I often needed a sounding board regarding my business activity, and my SBDC Counselor was just that person.  I can discuss everything from fiscal best practices to staff management with her and get solid guidance! We set goals to streamline operations and improve business, and through hard work and effort, I experienced an increase in sales from 2020 to 2021 of over 200%, with six new jobs created!

REEF 2 PEAK EXTRAORDINARY EXCURSIONS

I began this business offering tours and rentals on the East End of St. John and now at the famous Maho Beach! Our big break came when Reef2Peak was granted a National Park permit allowing us to expand our tours to the mangroves and coral reefs in Hurricane Hole National Monument.  As the sole owner and single mother, I often needed a sounding board regarding my business activity, and my SBDC Counselor was just that person.  I can discuss everything from fiscal best practices to staff management with her and get solid guidance! We set goals to streamline operations and improve business, and through hard work and effort, I experienced an increase in sales from 2020 to 2021 of over 200%, with six new jobs created!

REEF 2 PEAK EXTRAORDINARY EXCURSIONS

I began this business offering tours and rentals on the East End of St. John and now at the famous Maho Beach! Our big break came when Reef2Peak was granted a National Park permit allowing us to expand our tours to the mangroves and coral reefs in Hurricane Hole National Monument.  As the sole owner and single mother, I often needed a sounding board regarding my business activity, and my SBDC Counselor was just that person.  I can discuss everything from fiscal best practices to staff management with her and get solid guidance! We set goals to streamline operations and improve business, and through hard work and effort, I experienced an increase in sales from 2020 to 2021 of over 200%, with six new jobs created!

REEF 2 PEAK EXTRAORDINARY EXCURSIONS

I began this business offering tours and rentals on the East End of St. John and now at the famous Maho Beach! Our big break came when Reef2Peak was granted a National Park permit allowing us to expand our tours to the mangroves and coral reefs in Hurricane Hole National Monument.  As the sole owner and single mother, I often needed a sounding board regarding my business activity, and my SBDC Counselor was just that person.  I can discuss everything from fiscal best practices to staff management with her and get solid guidance! We set goals to streamline operations and improve business, and through hard work and effort, I experienced an increase in sales from 2020 to 2021 of over 200%, with six new jobs created!

Virginia

Curtesy of the SBDC, Samhara Ceramics has a new website to help reach a larger audience

Bhavani Arabandi opened Samhara Ceramics in 2022 but had been mulling opening a business for a while. Philomena Fitzgerald at the Alexandria SBDC, has helped Bhavani get her business legally set up. Bhavani was accepted into the Alexandria SBDC's inaugural Small Business Website Program that helps small business owners create an effective online presence. The SBDC helped Bhavani learn online marketing and content creation to help connect with potential customers.

Curtesy of the SBDC, Samhara Ceramics has a new website to help reach a larger audience

Bhavani Arabandi opened Samhara Ceramics in 2022 but had been mulling opening a business for a while. Philomena Fitzgerald at the Alexandria SBDC, has helped Bhavani get her business legally set up. Bhavani was accepted into the Alexandria SBDC's inaugural Small Business Website Program that helps small business owners create an effective online presence. The SBDC helped Bhavani learn online marketing and content creation to help connect with potential customers.

Curtesy of the SBDC, Samhara Ceramics has a new website to help reach a larger audience

Bhavani Arabandi opened Samhara Ceramics in 2022 but had been mulling opening a business for a while. Philomena Fitzgerald at the Alexandria SBDC, has helped Bhavani get her business legally set up. Bhavani was accepted into the Alexandria SBDC's inaugural Small Business Website Program that helps small business owners create an effective online presence. The SBDC helped Bhavani learn online marketing and content creation to help connect with potential customers.

Curtesy of the SBDC, Samhara Ceramics has a new website to help reach a larger audience

Bhavani Arabandi opened Samhara Ceramics in 2022 but had been mulling opening a business for a while. Philomena Fitzgerald at the Alexandria SBDC, has helped Bhavani get her business legally set up. Bhavani was accepted into the Alexandria SBDC's inaugural Small Business Website Program that helps small business owners create an effective online presence. The SBDC helped Bhavani learn online marketing and content creation to help connect with potential customers.

Washington

Victories for SBDC Women-Owned Businesses

Over 52% of Washington SBDC Network clients and training attendees are women-owned businesses, including retail, construction, consulting, technology, exercise, adult beverage, childcare, and more.

Victories for SBDC Women-Owned Businesses

Over 52% of Washington SBDC Network clients and training attendees are women-owned businesses, including retail, construction, consulting, technology, exercise, adult beverage, childcare, and more.

Victories for SBDC Women-Owned Businesses

Over 52% of Washington SBDC Network clients and training attendees are women-owned businesses, including retail, construction, consulting, technology, exercise, adult beverage, childcare, and more.

Victories for SBDC Women-Owned Businesses

Over 52% of Washington SBDC Network clients and training attendees are women-owned businesses, including retail, construction, consulting, technology, exercise, adult beverage, childcare, and more.

West Virginia

Masman Jewelers: Local Business Continues to Shine

After three decades, Morgantown business Masman Jewelers continues to shine. A full-service jewelry store, Masman offers jewelry, clock and watch repair as well as custom designs. “My friend Pat and I attended a Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) event and decided to purchase the store,” Morehead said. “It was a great seminar that helped us learn how to do the paperwork, the taxes, and the different things we would need to be involved in.”

Masman Jewelers: Local Business Continues to Shine

After three decades, Morgantown business Masman Jewelers continues to shine. A full-service jewelry store, Masman offers jewelry, clock and watch repair as well as custom designs. “My friend Pat and I attended a Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) event and decided to purchase the store,” Morehead said. “It was a great seminar that helped us learn how to do the paperwork, the taxes, and the different things we would need to be involved in.”

Masman Jewelers: Local Business Continues to Shine

After three decades, Morgantown business Masman Jewelers continues to shine. A full-service jewelry store, Masman offers jewelry, clock and watch repair as well as custom designs. “My friend Pat and I attended a Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) event and decided to purchase the store,” Morehead said. “It was a great seminar that helped us learn how to do the paperwork, the taxes, and the different things we would need to be involved in.”

Masman Jewelers: Local Business Continues to Shine

After three decades, Morgantown business Masman Jewelers continues to shine. A full-service jewelry store, Masman offers jewelry, clock and watch repair as well as custom designs. “My friend Pat and I attended a Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) event and decided to purchase the store,” Morehead said. “It was a great seminar that helped us learn how to do the paperwork, the taxes, and the different things we would need to be involved in.”

Wisconsin

BetterBin taps entrepreneurial ecosystem!

"If you're not networking, you're not a startup!" Find out how Michelle Goetsch and her team leveraged connections across Wisconsin to grow their business and change the way people recycle.

BetterBin taps entrepreneurial ecosystem!

"If you're not networking, you're not a startup!" Find out how Michelle Goetsch and her team leveraged connections across Wisconsin to grow their business and change the way people recycle.

BetterBin taps entrepreneurial ecosystem!

"If you're not networking, you're not a startup!" Find out how Michelle Goetsch and her team leveraged connections across Wisconsin to grow their business and change the way people recycle.

BetterBin taps entrepreneurial ecosystem!

"If you're not networking, you're not a startup!" Find out how Michelle Goetsch and her team leveraged connections across Wisconsin to grow their business and change the way people recycle.