Success stories
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Pods Swimming
Susan Pascale-Frechette, owner of Pods Swimming, led a nomadic swimming school all over Rhode Island. Her dream was to open the first privately-owned swimming school in Rhode Island where she could...
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Sons of Liberty - A Revolutionary Spirit
In 2009, Mike Reppucci decided to follow his passion and venture into the world of distilled spirits. His decision led to the creation of many products that would, in less than a decade, be considered...
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Bolt Coffee Company
Bryan Gibb opened Bolt Coffee Company in 2012. By 2018 he was ready to grow but needed capital to do so. Gibb purchased a coffee roaster using an equipment loan from BankRI, and establish a line of...
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Pocatello Environmental Consulting Business Strives for Delivering High-Quality Projects
Raised on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in Idaho and taught to respect the land, September Myres started Sundance Consulting, Inc. in 2005 to provide solutions to environmental issues resulting...
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Experience Natural Remedies that Enhance Healing and Rejuvenate the Skin
How did Julie Beaman Stauts, an Idaho business woman create an internationally successful wellness brand, pioneer the use and importation of moringa oil and emu oil to Mexico, and thrive as a natural...
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Nampa Company is on the Cutting Edge of Robotics Integration
Shane Dittrich and Ryan Okelberry, both engineers, met while working on the same projects for different companies. In 2012, they decided to bring more than 30 years of combined experience to launch...
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Cold Spot Feeds, SBA's 2016 Small Business of the Year
In 1986, Connie Core-Dubay had her hands full with four young kids. She didn't want to send them to day care and couldn't afford it anyway. The family income was waning as the pipeline construction...
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Backpacking for Entrepreneurial Success
Being a lifelong outdoor enthusiast and nutritionist, Heather Kelly identified a need for high-quality backpacking food in Alaska and beyond. She founded Heather’s Choice Meals for Adventuring in 2014...