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Idaho SBDC Graphic Designer Creates Award-Winning Logo for Local Small Business

Published June 14, 2021 by michael

Congratulations to Idaho SBDC graphic designer Presley Arrowood on her recent Star Garnet Gem Award in logo creation for client Traditions Gift Shop, based in Lewiston, ID. Arrowood competed against other designers and marketing agencies throughout Southeast Idaho in the Gem Awards Creative Competition hosted by the Idaho Falls Advertising Federation to receive this award;

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Mountain Madness Soap Co – Coeur d’Alene, ID

Published March 16, 2021 by Idaho SBDC

“Partnering with the SBDC was a smart move. We were able to maximize our profits and meet the high demand for soap during the pandemic.” Jennifer and Andy Morsell began making organic soaps out of their tiny Alaska kitchen in the mid 2000s. Jennifer used natural fragrances as the base scents for her hand-made soaps,

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Herbs of the World – Salmon, ID

Published March 16, 2021 by Idaho SBDC

“The SBDC has been monumentally helpful to the survival of my small business during the pandemic.” Herbs of the World was started in 1996 by Loryhl Davis when she saw a need to supply competitive horses with herbal formulas to enhance performance and stamina while minimizing drug use. Because the company started from the ground

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Maple Grove Hot Springs – Thatcher, ID

Published March 16, 2021 by Idaho SBDC

“I’m glad I found the SBDC. It’s helpful to know I’m not in this alone.” Maple Grove is on the Oneida Narrows near the town of Thatcher, ID. Before the current owner, Jordan Menzel, and his group of investors bought the land and facilities in 2019, the soaking pools weren’t in the best condition and

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Silver Creek Hotel & The Stage Coach Inn – Bellevue, ID

Published March 16, 2021 by Idaho SBDC

“There’s no way a sole proprietor could accomplish such a large project without a team like the SBDC on their side!” In 2007, Greg Anderson purchased The Stagecoach Inn. The business thrived under his ownership and the management of Julie Barbrick, who he hired in 2008. The inn has received TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence award

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2TroubleBoys – Nampa, ID

Published March 16, 2021 by Idaho SBDC

“The support and mentoring of the SBDC helped me navigate the small-business environment to successful growth.” What started as a way for Talia Chase to dress her boys for their birthday turned into a booming online business that has expanded dramatically in just a few years. The founder and owner of 2TroubleBoys used her creativity

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