Success stories
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Jill Larsen’s Crayons 2 Pencils Early Learning Center Sharpens Young Minds
‘Oh, to be a child again’ is the first thought that comes to mind when touring Crayons 2 Pencils Early Learning Center in Norwalk, Iowa. The friendly, engaging staff and vibrant, colorful rooms filled...
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Blissful Beginnings: The Story of The Blissful Bean
In the charming town of Ecru, Mississippi, a new drive-thru coffee shop, The Blissful Bean, is quickly becoming a local favorite. More than just a place to grab coffee, it's the realization of a dream...
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3D Print Technology Pioneer Samantha Snabes and the Makings of re:3D
Samantha Snabes is an innovator, creator, and social entrepreneur, as well as an officer in the Mississippi Air National Guard. She stands out as the only woman CEO leading a U.S.-based 3D printing...
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Congratulations to UNHInnovation at the University of New Hampshire SBA FAST Grant Award Recipient
The SBA awarded a grant to UNHInnovation at the University of New Hampshire in Durham to provide specialized training, mentoring, and technical assistance for research and development (R&D) focused on...
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Higher Education Accreditation Consulting
Renee Pellom knows about the overall investment, dedication, and “chutzpah” it takes to be an entrepreneur. She’s owned a few businesses over the past 30 years while simultaneously maintaining a full...
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Buttermilk Biscuit
LeAnna Lynn knew she wanted to be the CEO of a company when she was young. When she was 12 years old, she sold chocolate-covered treats to her classmates and asked her parents to open a bank account...
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Maui Skydiving LLC Mathieu and Ylenia Mayen St. Louis, Owners
Mathieu St. Louis and his wife Ylenia have experienced a lot of weightless moments running four popular skydiving businesses in Maui, Hawaii. But that didn’t compare to the back-to-back experience of...
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Local Artist Paints Rosier Picture for Area Makers
Casey Droege doesn’t fit the starving artist stereotype. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helped Droege to not only survive as a creative, but to grow as an entrepreneur and share...