Making a business vision clear “We absolutely love serving the people in our rural community. We couldn’t have done that without the SBCD.” Matt Kent, OD, became interested in optometry as a 19-year-old while serving as a volunteer at eye camps for underserved populations in India. In 2015 he and his wife Becky, started working
A dream brewed up in Colombia comes to Idaho “Chapolera Coffee has utilized the guidance of the SBDC in many ways from the formulation of the company to execution of the business plan.” – co-owner Jenny Bueno Jenny Bueno was born in the coffee region of Colombia and always dreamed of owning her own coffee
Planning makes perfect for brothers’ auto shop dreams “One of the most valuable pieces of advice from the SDBC was to develop key relationships with the banker, accountant, and attorney.” – co-owner Jose Casiano College of Southern Idaho alums, Ivan and Jose Casiano, graduated with certifications in automotive repair. When they inquired about starting their
Veteran starts business to do what law enforcement can’t “The disciplines I learned from the SBDC have been extremely crucial in setting my company up right and getting us to positive revenues much faster than expected.” – owner Sarah Marshall Sarah Marshall, a veteran, decided to open her own private criminal and civil investigation firm
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Employees purchase and strengthen business “The SBDC…continues to be a tool that we use to maintain our competitive edge.” – co-owners Gary Palmer & Jamin Wills K&T Steel Corporation fabricated steel products and sold plain steel material since 1959. As the ripple effects of the 2008 economic crisis spread throughout the country, the long-time owner
An Idaho invention gets nationwide attention “The SBDC helped me to determine if this invention was worth sinking all I have into it. I could not have made that decision without their input.” – Mark Melni, owner and inventor After watching an elderly friend perform the tedious task of splicing wires, inventor Mark Melni came
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