Success stories
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A Keene desire to make a difference
As the prevalence of autism continues to rise dramatically throughout the country and the world, the shortage of trained professionals prepared to treat children with the disorder has reached near...
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SBA helps mechanic cycle into business
Mike “Zak” Kostyzak quickly became the buzz of the Western Pennsylvania biking community -- known for aiding cyclists and their broken bikes on the McKeesport Loop Trail of the Great Allegheny Passage...
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The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Lehigh Valley climbs the ladder of success with SBA’s 504 Loan
Jimmy Olang grew up in Kenya with his grandparents. At twelve, he met Ken Parsons, owner of The Brothers That Just Do Gutters who was on a missionary trip in Nairobi. Ken told Jimmy that if he ever...
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Experience Chiropractic finds relief with SBA’s pandemic assistance programs
Dr. Brandie Elizabeth Keates is the founder/CEO, and Lead Chiropractic doctor at Experience Chiropractic. She established the business in 2003, after graduation from the Cleveland College of...
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Unique Snacks gets twisted results with SBA’s technical assistance program
Unique Snacks is a historic, family-owned business located in Reading, Pennsylvania – the pretzel capital of the world! With 85 employees, Unique Snacks manufactures pretzels differentiated by their...
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LGBT-Owned: Sarah Scala Transforms Organizations with SCORE by Her Side Every Step of the Way
Sarah Scala’s entrepreneurial journey with SCORE has spanned over a decade -- with mentors by her side who helped her build a consulting practice that serves clients across the globe and across...
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Ellensburg Family-owned Preschool Pivots to E-commerce During Pandemic
Melissa Gillaspy, founder and lead teacher at Jack and Jill's House Preschool, opened the doors in 2008 with the help of her husband, Jacob. The school opened to provide a quality preschool experience...
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Refugees Find Success, Welcoming Community with Syrian Food Cart on Vashon Island
Safa Jneidi, with her husband Iyad Alati, launched their business in 2019 with a focus on local ingredients and traditional recipes from their home city of Aleppo, Syria. Their daily food cart has...