Success stories
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2024 South Dakota Family-Owned Small Business of the Year Esco Manufacturing and Stein Sign
Stuart Stein is the 3rd Generation Owner of ESCO Manufacturing & Stein Sign Display. He has been married to his wife, Crystal Stein, for 15 years. Together they have four kids ranging from twin 7-year...
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2024 South Dakota Small Business Exporter of the Year H-S Precision, Inc.
Tim Houghton attended Arizona State University receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering in 2008. Upon graduation, he returned to Rapid City, South Dakota as a department supervisor...
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Tennessee Theatre
Nestled in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, the Tennessee Theatre has been a beacon of cultural heritage and community spirit since its grand opening on October 1, 1928. Originally a motion picture...
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Drop Zone Distilling
In Knoxville, Tennessee, where the age-old traditions of distilling spirits have permeated through generations, lies a distillery that not only evokes the nostalgia of authentic moonshine but also...
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BioPet Labs
BioPet Laboratories, often just called BioPet, was recognized as one of the fastest-growing businesses by UT alumni, earning a spot at number 21 out of 40. A lot of this success is thanks to the...
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Ancient Lore
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Tennessee landscape, there exists a haven where stories of fantasy become a tangible reality—welcome to the Ancient Lore Village. An innovative venture brought...
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Look’s Marketplace 2024 South Dakota Small Business Persons of the Year
Look’s Marketplace (69th Street Look’s Market, LLC), currently owned by father-son team D. Greg and Nicholas “Nick” Heineman, has been providing a successful history of products matched with...
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The SBA Reveals One of Area’s Best Kept Secrets
PennWest Clarion SBDC Lauded as Western Pa Center of the Year Regional manufacturers, eateries, wineries and farmers are starting and succeeding thanks to a handful of dedicated professionals quietly...