Success stories
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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
The Tennessee Theater opened on October 1st, 1928 as the Motion Picture palace. They had live entertainment from day one, but the 1920s movies were popular. It did well during World War 2. People...
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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...
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Investor’s Shot at Pre-Retirement Hobby is Award-Winning Business
Liberty Pole Spirits Named SBA Western Pa Small Business of the Year Financial industry veteran James Hough said cheers to an early retirement by taking a shot transitioning his 10-year-old porch...