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Blinn College SBDC Provides Rural Boutique Hotel With Startup Assistance
James and Jennifer Llewellyn sought assistance from Blinn College SBDC summer 2017 to discuss building a dome hotel in the small community of Kenney, Texas. They had the concept but did not have the loan secured and needed some direction on how to acquire a loan. Aware of a similar housing development that the SBDC helped with, James was hopeful that the center could do the same for them. The SBDC helped them with the loan package, which was approved and funded, a marketing plan and website. This has been instrumental in their early success.
Results: Country Dome Suites created 5 full-time jobs, had personal injection of $60,000 and received a conventional business loan from Citizens State Bank (Brenham) in the amount of $575,000.
Blinn College SBDC Provides Rural Boutique Hotel With Startup Assistance
James and Jennifer Llewellyn sought assistance from Blinn College SBDC summer 2017 to discuss building a dome hotel in the small community of Kenney, Texas. They had the concept but did not have the loan secured and needed some direction on how to acquire a loan. Aware of a similar housing development that the SBDC helped with, James was hopeful that the center could do the same for them. The SBDC helped them with the loan package, which was approved and funded, a marketing plan and website. This has been instrumental in their early success.
Results: Country Dome Suites created 5 full-time jobs, had personal injection of $60,000 and received a conventional business loan from Citizens State Bank (Brenham) in the amount of $575,000.
Blinn College SBDC Provides Rural Boutique Hotel With Startup Assistance
James and Jennifer Llewellyn sought assistance from Blinn College SBDC summer 2017 to discuss building a dome hotel in the small community of Kenney, Texas. They had the concept but did not have the loan secured and needed some direction on how to acquire a loan. Aware of a similar housing development that the SBDC helped with, James was hopeful that the center could do the same for them. The SBDC helped them with the loan package, which was approved and funded, a marketing plan and website. This has been instrumental in their early success.
Results: Country Dome Suites created 5 full-time jobs, had personal injection of $60,000 and received a conventional business loan from Citizens State Bank (Brenham) in the amount of $575,000.
Blinn College SBDC Provides Rural Boutique Hotel With Startup Assistance
James and Jennifer Llewellyn sought assistance from Blinn College SBDC summer 2017 to discuss building a dome hotel in the small community of Kenney, Texas. They had the concept but did not have the loan secured and needed some direction on how to acquire a loan. Aware of a similar housing development that the SBDC helped with, James was hopeful that the center could do the same for them. The SBDC helped them with the loan package, which was approved and funded, a marketing plan and website. This has been instrumental in their early success.
Results: Country Dome Suites created 5 full-time jobs, had personal injection of $60,000 and received a conventional business loan from Citizens State Bank (Brenham) in the amount of $575,000.
Blinn College SBDC Provides Rural Boutique Hotel With Startup Assistance
James and Jennifer Llewellyn sought assistance from Blinn College SBDC summer 2017 to discuss building a dome hotel in the small community of Kenney, Texas. They had the concept but did not have the loan secured and needed some direction on how to acquire a loan. Aware of a similar housing development that the SBDC helped with, James was hopeful that the center could do the same for them. The SBDC helped them with the loan package, which was approved and funded, a marketing plan and website. This has been instrumental in their early success.
Results: Country Dome Suites created 5 full-time jobs, had personal injection of $60,000 and received a conventional business loan from Citizens State Bank (Brenham) in the amount of $575,000.
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New Businesses Started in Underserved Communities in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
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New Businesses Started in Underserved Communities in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
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New Businesses Started in Underserved Communities in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
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New Businesses Started in Underserved Communities in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
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New Businesses Started in Underserved Communities in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
I needed assistance with starting my business, including legal entity, HR, and marketing. Thanks to the SBDC and its valuable resources and business expertise, I am experiencing financial success.
Blue4hire, LLC
I needed assistance with starting my business, including legal entity, HR, and marketing. Thanks to the SBDC and its valuable resources and business expertise, I am experiencing financial success.
Blue4hire, LLC
I needed assistance with starting my business, including legal entity, HR, and marketing. Thanks to the SBDC and its valuable resources and business expertise, I am experiencing financial success.
Blue4hire, LLC
I needed assistance with starting my business, including legal entity, HR, and marketing. Thanks to the SBDC and its valuable resources and business expertise, I am experiencing financial success.
Blue4hire, LLC
I needed assistance with starting my business, including legal entity, HR, and marketing. Thanks to the SBDC and its valuable resources and business expertise, I am experiencing financial success.
Blue4hire, LLC
Houston SBDC Business Advisor Helps Export Company Secure PPP Funding
Excargo is a company that international and intermodal shippers turn to for complete transportation solutions. With the pandemic in full force and business declining, Marcia Faschingbauer, owner and president, was determined that the business needed to make use of the federal disaster proclamation. After meeting with a local SBA lender, Marcia was referred to Business Advisor Charles Capers with the Houston SBDC to get assistance in preparing her application for disaster funding. The client opted to apply for the 2nd round of PPP loan and was able to obtain $338,875 in PPP Funding. Additionally, the client has added 1 job and retain 20 jobs.
Houston SBDC Business Advisor Helps Export Company Secure PPP Funding
Excargo is a company that international and intermodal shippers turn to for complete transportation solutions. With the pandemic in full force and business declining, Marcia Faschingbauer, owner and president, was determined that the business needed to make use of the federal disaster proclamation. After meeting with a local SBA lender, Marcia was referred to Business Advisor Charles Capers with the Houston SBDC to get assistance in preparing her application for disaster funding. The client opted to apply for the 2nd round of PPP loan and was able to obtain $338,875 in PPP Funding. Additionally, the client has added 1 job and retain 20 jobs.
Houston SBDC Business Advisor Helps Export Company Secure PPP Funding
Excargo is a company that international and intermodal shippers turn to for complete transportation solutions. With the pandemic in full force and business declining, Marcia Faschingbauer, owner and president, was determined that the business needed to make use of the federal disaster proclamation. After meeting with a local SBA lender, Marcia was referred to Business Advisor Charles Capers with the Houston SBDC to get assistance in preparing her application for disaster funding. The client opted to apply for the 2nd round of PPP loan and was able to obtain $338,875 in PPP Funding. Additionally, the client has added 1 job and retain 20 jobs.
Houston SBDC Business Advisor Helps Export Company Secure PPP Funding
Excargo is a company that international and intermodal shippers turn to for complete transportation solutions. With the pandemic in full force and business declining, Marcia Faschingbauer, owner and president, was determined that the business needed to make use of the federal disaster proclamation. After meeting with a local SBA lender, Marcia was referred to Business Advisor Charles Capers with the Houston SBDC to get assistance in preparing her application for disaster funding. The client opted to apply for the 2nd round of PPP loan and was able to obtain $338,875 in PPP Funding. Additionally, the client has added 1 job and retain 20 jobs.
Houston SBDC Business Advisor Helps Export Company Secure PPP Funding
Excargo is a company that international and intermodal shippers turn to for complete transportation solutions. With the pandemic in full force and business declining, Marcia Faschingbauer, owner and president, was determined that the business needed to make use of the federal disaster proclamation. After meeting with a local SBA lender, Marcia was referred to Business Advisor Charles Capers with the Houston SBDC to get assistance in preparing her application for disaster funding. The client opted to apply for the 2nd round of PPP loan and was able to obtain $338,875 in PPP Funding. Additionally, the client has added 1 job and retain 20 jobs.
My local SBDC assisted me with the tools and resources I needed to purchase my business using my very own startup funds. My advisor Jasmin Espy used ProfitCents to help me better understand benchmarking reports/data and financial performance.
Korner Pocket Entertainment Inc
My local SBDC assisted me with the tools and resources I needed to purchase my business using my very own startup funds. My advisor Jasmin Espy used ProfitCents to help me better understand benchmarking reports/data and financial performance.
Korner Pocket Entertainment Inc
My local SBDC assisted me with the tools and resources I needed to purchase my business using my very own startup funds. My advisor Jasmin Espy used ProfitCents to help me better understand benchmarking reports/data and financial performance.
Korner Pocket Entertainment Inc
My local SBDC assisted me with the tools and resources I needed to purchase my business using my very own startup funds. My advisor Jasmin Espy used ProfitCents to help me better understand benchmarking reports/data and financial performance.
Korner Pocket Entertainment Inc
My local SBDC assisted me with the tools and resources I needed to purchase my business using my very own startup funds. My advisor Jasmin Espy used ProfitCents to help me better understand benchmarking reports/data and financial performance.
Korner Pocket Entertainment Inc
Blinn College SBDC assisted me with strategic planning, feasibility analysis, marketing ideas, and financing options. They also helped me with logo design, brand identity, and the development of marketing materials.
Dip-Strip Technologies
Blinn College SBDC assisted me with strategic planning, feasibility analysis, marketing ideas, and financing options. They also helped me with logo design, brand identity, and the development of marketing materials.
Dip-Strip Technologies
Blinn College SBDC assisted me with strategic planning, feasibility analysis, marketing ideas, and financing options. They also helped me with logo design, brand identity, and the development of marketing materials.
Dip-Strip Technologies
Blinn College SBDC assisted me with strategic planning, feasibility analysis, marketing ideas, and financing options. They also helped me with logo design, brand identity, and the development of marketing materials.
Dip-Strip Technologies
Blinn College SBDC assisted me with strategic planning, feasibility analysis, marketing ideas, and financing options. They also helped me with logo design, brand identity, and the development of marketing materials.
Dip-Strip Technologies
Brazos Valley SBDC Business Advisor Helps Energy Company Receive Financial Relief, Save 78 Jobs
Kathie Bassler of Bassler Energy Services, Inc came to the Brazos Valley SBDC for assistance with Main Street Lending Program. Clients had seen a dip in sales and were looking to utilize MSLP program for cash flow support. The SBDC advisor was able to provide some industry data the client needed for their application. The advisor also arranged a meeting with the client and a financial specialist, using the network's CARES Act specialists program. Using the information and advice provided by the SBDC advisor and specialist, the client was able to attain $4,500,000 in MSLP funding which she credits for saving their company during this pandemic. The funds allowed the client to retain 78 employees and add seven new employees.
Brazos Valley SBDC Business Advisor Helps Energy Company Receive Financial Relief, Save 78 Jobs
Kathie Bassler of Bassler Energy Services, Inc came to the Brazos Valley SBDC for assistance with Main Street Lending Program. Clients had seen a dip in sales and were looking to utilize MSLP program for cash flow support. The SBDC advisor was able to provide some industry data the client needed for their application. The advisor also arranged a meeting with the client and a financial specialist, using the network's CARES Act specialists program. Using the information and advice provided by the SBDC advisor and specialist, the client was able to attain $4,500,000 in MSLP funding which she credits for saving their company during this pandemic. The funds allowed the client to retain 78 employees and add seven new employees.
Brazos Valley SBDC Business Advisor Helps Energy Company Receive Financial Relief, Save 78 Jobs
Kathie Bassler of Bassler Energy Services, Inc came to the Brazos Valley SBDC for assistance with Main Street Lending Program. Clients had seen a dip in sales and were looking to utilize MSLP program for cash flow support. The SBDC advisor was able to provide some industry data the client needed for their application. The advisor also arranged a meeting with the client and a financial specialist, using the network's CARES Act specialists program. Using the information and advice provided by the SBDC advisor and specialist, the client was able to attain $4,500,000 in MSLP funding which she credits for saving their company during this pandemic. The funds allowed the client to retain 78 employees and add seven new employees.
Brazos Valley SBDC Business Advisor Helps Energy Company Receive Financial Relief, Save 78 Jobs
Kathie Bassler of Bassler Energy Services, Inc came to the Brazos Valley SBDC for assistance with Main Street Lending Program. Clients had seen a dip in sales and were looking to utilize MSLP program for cash flow support. The SBDC advisor was able to provide some industry data the client needed for their application. The advisor also arranged a meeting with the client and a financial specialist, using the network's CARES Act specialists program. Using the information and advice provided by the SBDC advisor and specialist, the client was able to attain $4,500,000 in MSLP funding which she credits for saving their company during this pandemic. The funds allowed the client to retain 78 employees and add seven new employees.
Brazos Valley SBDC Business Advisor Helps Energy Company Receive Financial Relief, Save 78 Jobs
Kathie Bassler of Bassler Energy Services, Inc came to the Brazos Valley SBDC for assistance with Main Street Lending Program. Clients had seen a dip in sales and were looking to utilize MSLP program for cash flow support. The SBDC advisor was able to provide some industry data the client needed for their application. The advisor also arranged a meeting with the client and a financial specialist, using the network's CARES Act specialists program. Using the information and advice provided by the SBDC advisor and specialist, the client was able to attain $4,500,000 in MSLP funding which she credits for saving their company during this pandemic. The funds allowed the client to retain 78 employees and add seven new employees.
The SBDC Helps Restaurant Owner Save 74 Jobs During COVID-19 Disaster
Charles Felts, a restaurant owner, suffered a tremendous downturn in revenue resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and asked his SBDC advisor, Herbert Hildebrand of San Jacinto SBDC, for assistance in obtaining financial relief from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Herb reviewed all documentation requested from and provided by Charles necessary for RRF relief and assisted Charles in preparing and submitting his RRF application. With Herb’s help, Hidden Lake Restaurant Group, Inc. received $802,000 in RRF funds and, has been able to maintain it operations with 74 jobs saved.
The SBDC Helps Restaurant Owner Save 74 Jobs During COVID-19 Disaster
Charles Felts, a restaurant owner, suffered a tremendous downturn in revenue resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and asked his SBDC advisor, Herbert Hildebrand of San Jacinto SBDC, for assistance in obtaining financial relief from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Herb reviewed all documentation requested from and provided by Charles necessary for RRF relief and assisted Charles in preparing and submitting his RRF application. With Herb’s help, Hidden Lake Restaurant Group, Inc. received $802,000 in RRF funds and, has been able to maintain it operations with 74 jobs saved.
The SBDC Helps Restaurant Owner Save 74 Jobs During COVID-19 Disaster
Charles Felts, a restaurant owner, suffered a tremendous downturn in revenue resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and asked his SBDC advisor, Herbert Hildebrand of San Jacinto SBDC, for assistance in obtaining financial relief from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Herb reviewed all documentation requested from and provided by Charles necessary for RRF relief and assisted Charles in preparing and submitting his RRF application. With Herb’s help, Hidden Lake Restaurant Group, Inc. received $802,000 in RRF funds and, has been able to maintain it operations with 74 jobs saved.
The SBDC Helps Restaurant Owner Save 74 Jobs During COVID-19 Disaster
Charles Felts, a restaurant owner, suffered a tremendous downturn in revenue resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and asked his SBDC advisor, Herbert Hildebrand of San Jacinto SBDC, for assistance in obtaining financial relief from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Herb reviewed all documentation requested from and provided by Charles necessary for RRF relief and assisted Charles in preparing and submitting his RRF application. With Herb’s help, Hidden Lake Restaurant Group, Inc. received $802,000 in RRF funds and, has been able to maintain it operations with 74 jobs saved.
The SBDC Helps Restaurant Owner Save 74 Jobs During COVID-19 Disaster
Charles Felts, a restaurant owner, suffered a tremendous downturn in revenue resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and asked his SBDC advisor, Herbert Hildebrand of San Jacinto SBDC, for assistance in obtaining financial relief from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Herb reviewed all documentation requested from and provided by Charles necessary for RRF relief and assisted Charles in preparing and submitting his RRF application. With Herb’s help, Hidden Lake Restaurant Group, Inc. received $802,000 in RRF funds and, has been able to maintain it operations with 74 jobs saved.
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New Veteran-Owned Businesses Started in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
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New Veteran-Owned Businesses Started in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
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New Veteran-Owned Businesses Started in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
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New Veteran-Owned Businesses Started in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
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New Veteran-Owned Businesses Started in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
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New Women-Owned Businesses Started in Southeast Texas in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
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New Women-Owned Businesses Started in Southeast Texas in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
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New Women-Owned Businesses Started in Southeast Texas in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
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New Women-Owned Businesses Started in Southeast Texas in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
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New Women-Owned Businesses Started in Southeast Texas in 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
Open For Business: SBDC Helps New Foster Care Business Secure Funding
Jennifer and Chase Nielsen moved from El Campo, Texas to build and operate a general residential care business, which is a home providing temporary housing care for foster children awaiting placement. The requirements for such a home are strict and must be met in order to receive a license to operate and must be received after the construction is completed. Dianne Amerine, the Director of the Angelina College SBDC, helped Mr. Nielsen construct a business plan, get funding, and open/start his business Light of the Pines. Capital includes: $50,000 Commercial Bank Loan+ $75,000 Owner Capital + $275,000 Venture.
Open For Business: SBDC Helps New Foster Care Business Secure Funding
Jennifer and Chase Nielsen moved from El Campo, Texas to build and operate a general residential care business, which is a home providing temporary housing care for foster children awaiting placement. The requirements for such a home are strict and must be met in order to receive a license to operate and must be received after the construction is completed. Dianne Amerine, the Director of the Angelina College SBDC, helped Mr. Nielsen construct a business plan, get funding, and open/start his business Light of the Pines. Capital includes: $50,000 Commercial Bank Loan+ $75,000 Owner Capital + $275,000 Venture.
Open For Business: SBDC Helps New Foster Care Business Secure Funding
Jennifer and Chase Nielsen moved from El Campo, Texas to build and operate a general residential care business, which is a home providing temporary housing care for foster children awaiting placement. The requirements for such a home are strict and must be met in order to receive a license to operate and must be received after the construction is completed. Dianne Amerine, the Director of the Angelina College SBDC, helped Mr. Nielsen construct a business plan, get funding, and open/start his business Light of the Pines. Capital includes: $50,000 Commercial Bank Loan+ $75,000 Owner Capital + $275,000 Venture.
Open For Business: SBDC Helps New Foster Care Business Secure Funding
Jennifer and Chase Nielsen moved from El Campo, Texas to build and operate a general residential care business, which is a home providing temporary housing care for foster children awaiting placement. The requirements for such a home are strict and must be met in order to receive a license to operate and must be received after the construction is completed. Dianne Amerine, the Director of the Angelina College SBDC, helped Mr. Nielsen construct a business plan, get funding, and open/start his business Light of the Pines. Capital includes: $50,000 Commercial Bank Loan+ $75,000 Owner Capital + $275,000 Venture.
Open For Business: SBDC Helps New Foster Care Business Secure Funding
Jennifer and Chase Nielsen moved from El Campo, Texas to build and operate a general residential care business, which is a home providing temporary housing care for foster children awaiting placement. The requirements for such a home are strict and must be met in order to receive a license to operate and must be received after the construction is completed. Dianne Amerine, the Director of the Angelina College SBDC, helped Mr. Nielsen construct a business plan, get funding, and open/start his business Light of the Pines. Capital includes: $50,000 Commercial Bank Loan+ $75,000 Owner Capital + $275,000 Venture.
