SBDC Answering The Call During COVID, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been on the front lines of the economic crisis. They have provided critical information to 2,668 businesses across Idaho via one-on-one virtual consulting and webinars. This dedication to answering the call has resulted in 2,222 Idaho jobs retained, and 28 new jobs
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The sweet smell of success “The SBDC not only opens up a network of other entrepreneurs and business owners, it connects the business owner with experienced coaches.” Liza Roeser started her journey as an entrepreneur at 9 years old selling Avon products door-to-door. After completing a two year Peace Corps assignment in Ecuador, she seized
Designing for the future “The SBDC provided the room and flexibility to allow us to start and grow.” Slant 3D was born out of the design company, Slant Concepts. In 2017, Slant Concepts had created a series of products that required 3D Printing. While building initial printing capacity for those products, Gabe Bentz, Founder, found
Aromatherapy breathes new life into new business ideas “The SBDC staff has been instrumental in our success.” Matrix Aromatherapy was created after attending one of the classes offered at the SBDC, “Lean Essentials Sprint.” While collaborating with other businesses taking the class, Dan Nelson and his Dad, Owners, were introduced to a product market that
Helping businesses empower brands through promotional hard goods “We look forward to our meetings at the SBDC and know that we have a qualified consultant guiding us.” In the Bag Promotions was established in 2011 when Lori and Dan Reading purchased A/J Awards, the existing business where Lori was an employee. In the Bag Promotions
Turning a dream in to owning a business, a reality “If not for the expertise of my SBDC consultant and her willingness to work with me on the important aspects of purchasing a business, the purchase of the cafe would have never happened.” Terri Haeckl worked as a server and manager at Steve’s Café’s in
