Success stories
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SCORE Mentor Provides Courage and Confidence to First-time Business Owners
Peter Varkonyi and Lauren Stevens built a bond over local produce, and developed a business plan to bring fresh, local ingredients to their community. With help from SCORE mentor Juan Florin, Peter...
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Powder River Industries, Clarke: It's all about service
Powder River Industries of Laramie, WY embarked out of a commitment to service and the military community. Through the passion of CEO Yolanda Clarke, the idea that became a business in 2016 has grown...
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Gabriel Wander - A Man on a Mission
All things seem to happen at the right time for Wander Staffing and its president, Gabriel Wander, whose life experiences and training led him to be the successful business owner he is today. When...
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Reyes Diesel Just Got Bigger and Better
The growing pains of a business come in waves, and often the solution to a challenge becomes the challenge itself. Yet, success can be achieved one step at a time. With Reyes Diesel, the SBA was there...
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Stephanie Vanderbilt Started Coastal Windows & Exteriors with a Single Desk Above a Warehouse
With no prior experience in the home improvement business, Stephanie Vanderbilt faced a daunting challenge: turning her passion for exterior remodeling into a viable business. Lacking expertise in...
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Turning setbacks into Success: How one Firm Thrived Through Adversity to Win Alabama’s Small Business Persons of the Year
Shanna Ullmann is the founding partner of Transformation Partners LLC, offering specialized consulting, leadership development, and employee learning and development programs to empower federal...
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Eastview Coffee
Situation Jenny Ulbricht decided to turn her considerable skills and life experiences to the realm of coffee in 2020. After kayaking solo around Lake Superior, only the second woman to do so, and many...
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Domina Consulting Lifts Diverse Small Businesses with WWBIC Assistance
Situation Amanda Roman left a professional position in 2020 and was considering whether to go into business for herself. With a strong background in banking, leadership, payroll, HR consulting, and...