IMPACT BY NETWORK

Maine

Inspiring Entrepreneurship in Northern Maine —
Ignite PI in Presque Isle, Maine

Clint Deschene connected with the SBDC to create a new foundation and convert a hotel into a co-working space and upscale lodging for business travelers. Together they created a solid business plan and cash flow projections, securing over a million dollars of financed and grant capital. They have since jointly advised businesses and potential start-ups in the region, and Ignite Presque Isle (PI) has continued to solidify the entrepreneurial success of Northern Maine.

Inspiring Entrepreneurship in Northern Maine —
Ignite PI in Presque Isle, Maine

Clint Deschene connected with the SBDC to create a new foundation and convert a hotel into a co-working space and upscale lodging for business travelers. Together they created a solid business plan and cash flow projections, securing over a million dollars of financed and grant capital. They have since jointly advised businesses and potential start-ups in the region, and Ignite Presque Isle (PI) has continued to solidify the entrepreneurial success of Northern Maine.

Inspiring Entrepreneurship in Northern Maine —
Ignite PI in Presque Isle, Maine

Clint Deschene connected with the SBDC to create a new foundation and convert a hotel into a co-working space and upscale lodging for business travelers. Together they created a solid business plan and cash flow projections, securing over a million dollars of financed and grant capital. They have since jointly advised businesses and potential start-ups in the region, and Ignite Presque Isle (PI) has continued to solidify the entrepreneurial success of Northern Maine.

Inspiring Entrepreneurship in Northern Maine —
Ignite PI in Presque Isle, Maine

Clint Deschene connected with the SBDC to create a new foundation and convert a hotel into a co-working space and upscale lodging for business travelers. Together they created a solid business plan and cash flow projections, securing over a million dollars of financed and grant capital. They have since jointly advised businesses and potential start-ups in the region, and Ignite Presque Isle (PI) has continued to solidify the entrepreneurial success of Northern Maine.

Maryland

Her Dream Fulfilled Their Dreams — Shepherd's Old Field Market Houses More Than 50 Local Merchants

Shepherd's Old Field Market is a marketplace and community catalyst that aims to promote mixed-use redevelopment, community interaction, grassroots local commerce, and historic place attachment in Downtown Leonardtown, Maryland.

Her Dream Fulfilled Their Dreams — Shepherd's Old Field Market Houses More Than 50 Local Merchants

Shepherd's Old Field Market is a marketplace and community catalyst that aims to promote mixed-use redevelopment, community interaction, grassroots local commerce, and historic place attachment in Downtown Leonardtown, Maryland.

Her Dream Fulfilled Their Dreams — Shepherd's Old Field Market Houses More Than 50 Local Merchants

Shepherd's Old Field Market is a marketplace and community catalyst that aims to promote mixed-use redevelopment, community interaction, grassroots local commerce, and historic place attachment in Downtown Leonardtown, Maryland.

Her Dream Fulfilled Their Dreams — Shepherd's Old Field Market Houses More Than 50 Local Merchants

Shepherd's Old Field Market is a marketplace and community catalyst that aims to promote mixed-use redevelopment, community interaction, grassroots local commerce, and historic place attachment in Downtown Leonardtown, Maryland.

Massachusetts

When I decided to buy my restaurant, I relied solely on the MSBDC for help in putting together my business plan and loan package.

Owner/Chef of Fair & Just Kitchen

When I decided to buy my restaurant, I relied solely on the MSBDC for help in putting together my business plan and loan package.

Owner/Chef of Fair & Just Kitchen

When I decided to buy my restaurant, I relied solely on the MSBDC for help in putting together my business plan and loan package.

Owner/Chef of Fair & Just Kitchen

When I decided to buy my restaurant, I relied solely on the MSBDC for help in putting together my business plan and loan package.

Owner/Chef of Fair & Just Kitchen

Minnesota

As a founder who is often visioning “solo”, this class offered me a sense of clarity and structure I’ve been lacking. I have done more in 2 hours than the past two months to push my idea forward!

Data Scientist The Minnesota SBDC sponsored five seats in ILT Academy’s Winter Cohort

As a founder who is often visioning “solo”, this class offered me a sense of clarity and structure I’ve been lacking. I have done more in 2 hours than the past two months to push my idea forward!

Data Scientist The Minnesota SBDC sponsored five seats in ILT Academy’s Winter Cohort

As a founder who is often visioning “solo”, this class offered me a sense of clarity and structure I’ve been lacking. I have done more in 2 hours than the past two months to push my idea forward!

Data Scientist The Minnesota SBDC sponsored five seats in ILT Academy’s Winter Cohort

As a founder who is often visioning “solo”, this class offered me a sense of clarity and structure I’ve been lacking. I have done more in 2 hours than the past two months to push my idea forward!

Data Scientist The Minnesota SBDC sponsored five seats in ILT Academy’s Winter Cohort

Mississippi

Mississippi Entrepreneurial Launch Program

Like many women, Whitney Leggins struggled to find childcare during the pandemic causing her to look for an alternative to her 8-5 job. She signed up for live MELP workshops facilitated by MS-SBDC counselors where she learned the basics of how to start her own business. Whitney completed the 4 week program and successfully launched her business Coachlada, LLC after graduation.

Mississippi Entrepreneurial Launch Program

Like many women, Whitney Leggins struggled to find childcare during the pandemic causing her to look for an alternative to her 8-5 job. She signed up for live MELP workshops facilitated by MS-SBDC counselors where she learned the basics of how to start her own business. Whitney completed the 4 week program and successfully launched her business Coachlada, LLC after graduation.

Mississippi Entrepreneurial Launch Program

Like many women, Whitney Leggins struggled to find childcare during the pandemic causing her to look for an alternative to her 8-5 job. She signed up for live MELP workshops facilitated by MS-SBDC counselors where she learned the basics of how to start her own business. Whitney completed the 4 week program and successfully launched her business Coachlada, LLC after graduation.

Mississippi Entrepreneurial Launch Program

Like many women, Whitney Leggins struggled to find childcare during the pandemic causing her to look for an alternative to her 8-5 job. She signed up for live MELP workshops facilitated by MS-SBDC counselors where she learned the basics of how to start her own business. Whitney completed the 4 week program and successfully launched her business Coachlada, LLC after graduation.