“Bringing Essential Services to Pocatello’s Underserved: The Laundry Barn Story” Ed Welsh first came to the SBDC in 2021 for advice on buying a business. After consultant Claudia Allen helped him and his partner realize it was overpriced and had zoning issues, they decided not to buy it. In May of 2023, he again
About the State Star Award – Idaho SBDC In 2023, America’s SBDC Centers from across the entire US embodied the mission to serve small businesses through another nebulous year. The State Star is a team nominated service award, recognizing a team member who demonstrates the Idaho SBDC Core Values of Service, Respect, Discovery, and Perseverance.
“The SBDC has helped since the beginning with their business plan, growth strategy, operations, marketing, and employee management” Taylor Rees (right) opened Happy to Help in late 2022. An ISU alum, he called on his long-time friend and ISU classmate Montana Martens (left) to help him start. Rees used his experience in the home care
“The SBDC gave us a start back in 2016. They helped us with our logo design, showed us how to track income and expenses, and worked with us on a marketing plan. They helped us put together a strong foundation.” Bunzow Glass started eight years ago with an insight: So much beautiful glass goes
“In 2018, joining the SBA Emerging Leaders program (now THRIVE) and partnering with the SBDC proved invaluable during periods of rapid expansion. With their guidance, Long Arm Mechanics navigated challenges like staff tripling, a 63% sales increase, and unexpected personal setbacks.” Levon Arnold’s path to success began with a strong foundation in technical training.
“It wasn’t until [my wife] found the Lewiston SBDC that she found friendship, business guidance, and a business partner who has always invested in what we do. I truly felt we weren’t alone then and even still after 30 years! Thank you, SBDC!.” In 1994, as a newly married couple, Brian and Noriko Morrow envisioned
