Success stories
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Breathing New Life into Hidden Local Treasures
Greg Pruitt traveled all over the country when he was a young boy with his father who was a traveling minister. His father refinished furniture and would visit many barns in his travels. Greg...
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Building memories for today, tomorrow and beyond
Rahila Robinson took over her family's marble memorial products company in 2008. Robinson & Sons Enterprises of America Inc. was known throughout the funeral services industry in the United States for...
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Fire Training Facility Manufacturer Grows by Exporting with the SBA
Kirila Fire Training Facilities was established in 2007 to provide a service that covers all activities involved with the design, manufacture, construction, modification, repair, maintenance, and...
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Army Veteran Rose from Manager to Owner of Emporia Business
Williams Towing, Inc. in Emporia, Kansas was founded on January 2, 2018 by Clint Drake when he bought the towing division of Williams Automotive. Drake had successfully managed the towing division for...
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Pioneering Architectural Firm Grows into a New Space by Means of an SBA-Backed Loan
Robert P. Madison opened an office for the practice of architecture in Cleveland, Ohio on July 17, 1954. A successful SBA 8(a) graduate, his was the first African American owned architecture firm in...
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The Sweet Smell of Success
On December 3, 2020, the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce cut a ribbon and officially welcomed Kaleigh Ligoci, Lauren Scarpelli, and their Sugar Blossom Cake Shop to the village of Liverpool...
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Building a Solid Foundation with SBA Resources
Situation Dunn Electric, LLC specializes in commercial, industrial and residential electrical installation and service, including data, fire alarm, sound, video and voice products. Founded in 2004 by...
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Government Contracting Opens Doors for Woman and Veteran-Owned Small Business
Mary Warren was a licensed mechanical engineer working for the Army’s engineering and construction branch when she decided that she wanted to start her own business. After her last assignment at Fort...