Success stories
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Creating Stars
Natalie Hodge grew up in Martinsville, Virginia and, after obtaining her bachelor’s degree from Guilford College and her masters from Cornell University, she lived all over the country primarily...
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From Oil to Coffee
Josh Blancas was born and raised in Texas, where he attended and graduated from Baylor University. After graduation, Blancas worked in the oil and gas industry for eight years. During this time, he...
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Family Really Matters
Lawrence and Ti’Juana Gholson met in Dinwiddie County, VA. Their relationship evolved into a marriage between two people who care a great deal about family and community. In 2000, after working in...
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SBA’s 2024 New Hampshire District Director Award Dancing Lion Chocolate, LLC Manchester
Richard Tango-Lowy founded Dancing Lion Chocolate in a rented kitchen in downtown Manchester in 2007, and in 2011 opened his Elm Street location, which has since become a global destination for fans...
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SBA’s 2024 New Hampshire Financial Services Champion Patricia Grauwiler of Enterprise Bank
Commercial lending goes beyond the numbers and great lenders take the time to build trusted relationships with the clients they serve. Patricia (Trish) Grauwiler brings a positive attitude to her job...
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Seattle Founder Finds Success by Focusing on the Team She Leads
Heather McDowell founded Seattle Green Earth Cleaning in 2010 as an environmentally friendly residential cleaning company offering customized services to clients throughout the Seattle metropolitan...
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Issaquah Small Business Goes Global with Help from SBA Funding
Inspired by his wife’s search for natural and effective skin care options, Bachir Abba founded Morgan Cosmetics in 2012 as a home-based business in Issaquah, Washington. Connecting with his cultural...
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From Food Truck to Café with Guidance from Small Business Advisor
Brothers Alex LaLonde and Nick LaLonde founded Good Bagels in 2020, sourcing local ingredients to produce handcrafted bagels for sale at area events and festivals. In 2023, the co-owners opened the...