2024 Statewide and Regional Impact Reports In 2024, the Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC) continued its mission of strengthening Idaho’s small business community and driving economic growth across the state. With 55 dedicated team members (35 FTEs), the SBDC provided expert guidance to 2,547 clients, delivering over 16,397 hours of consulting and 6,170 training
From Passion to Purpose: Growing a Nationwide Movement In the spring of 2020, as food shortages and supply chain disruptions gripped the nation, Jason Spahr saw an opportunity to make a difference. Recognizing a growing public interest in self-reliant gardening, he launched Survival Garden Seeds (SGS) to provide high-quality heirloom and non-GMO garden seeds,
From Research Project to Global Leader in Avalanche Monitoring The Challenge Scott Havens founded Snowbound Solutions in 2014 during the final year of his PhD at Boise State University. His work focused on developing an advanced avalanche monitoring system for Highway 21 in Idaho, collaborating with avalanche forecasters for years. His innovative technology uses
From Solo Entrepreneur to Industry Leader Founded in 2017, Desert Creative Group (DCG) began as a one-person marketing and creative agency led by Janeale Dean. For the first two years, Janeale operated as a sole proprietor, offering services aligned with her expertise, including strategic marketing planning, graphic design, and website development. As demand grew,
Small Business Development Center for Idahoans: Meet entrepreneurs who have benefitted from this free resource February 3, 2025 The Idaho Small Business Development Center Network offers confidential, no-cost business consultations and affordable training for entrepreneurs. It staffs six regional offices in Idaho, each affiliated with an institution of higher learning. Boise State and the College
Free bookkeeping help Ann Swanson – Idaho SBDC | Jul 30, 2024 Where do you keep your books? In a nook? Or in a box? On a spreadsheet? Or with your socks? Apologies to Dr. Seuss. When I talk to small business owners about bookkeeping, almost no one ever says, “Yes, that’s my favorite part!”
