Success stories
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SBA helps socially disadvantaged business do business with the federal government
Trilogy Innovations, Inc., headquartered in Bridgeport, WV, was founded by Brandon Downey and Randy Cottle in 2010. The West Virginia natives own and operate the systems and software engineering...
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Tacoma Firm Finds Growth Through Government Contracting
Dennis Farrow’s journey with Advanced Technology Construction (ATC) began when he purchased the existing company in 2012. With more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant and retail industries...
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Music Stand Manufacturer Grows Business in China and Europe Thanks to U.S. Commercial Service and SBA Grant Funding
Manhasset Specialty Company is a specialty music stand manufacturer in Yakima, Washington, originally founded in 1935. Their unique accessories are designed to last longer than their competitor’s...
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Encore Entrepreneur in McPherson Building a Paragon of Excellence in Metal Manufacturing
After a 37-year career managing pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, Bob Williford decided to retire in 2018 with the understanding that retirement does not mean being inactive but actively doing...
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Zoet Beauty Supply
Dana Hawkins and Charis McWhorter are the owners of Zoet Beauty Supply in metro Atlanta. The ladies both have a background in business and always wanted to become entrepreneurs to provide a platform...
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How Vanished Valley Brewing Co. Survived the Shift
Vanished Valley Brewing Co. was started in 2016 by Josh Britton, Manny Vital, and Michael Rodrigues. The brewery’s name pays homage to the four towns (Dana, Enfield, Greenwich, Prescott) that...
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How Millennium Press Overcame a Crisis and Near Closure
Kelly and Jim Sullivan started Millennium Press out of a one-car garage back in 1989. Their first big equipment purchase, a 2-color printing press – which went a long way to building the foundation to...
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I Get to Work With Robots All Day
Along Route 14 South in East Randolph lies a nondescript commercial building. It is more than 90 years old but in good shape, with a fresh coat of paint. There is no business sign outside, so...