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North Texas SBDC

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RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The SBDC was amazing in assisting The Vault in organizing financials and reports. We could not have done it without the help of the SBDC for the loan. We were in a time crunch to get a new space and they were always available when we needed them.

Owners of The Vault

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The SBDC was amazing in assisting The Vault in organizing financials and reports. We could not have done it without the help of the SBDC for the loan. We were in a time crunch to get a new space and they were always available when we needed them.

Owners of The Vault

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The SBDC was amazing in assisting The Vault in organizing financials and reports. We could not have done it without the help of the SBDC for the loan. We were in a time crunch to get a new space and they were always available when we needed them.

Manlio + Carmen Perez

Owners of The Vault

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The SBDC was amazing in assisting The Vault in organizing financials and reports. We could not have done it without the help of the SBDC for the loan. We were in a time crunch to get a new space and they were always available when we needed them.

Owners of The Vault

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Anyone who wants to grow their business I highly recommend reaching out to the Northeast Texas SBDC. The pandemic slowed our growth and caused financial issues. SBDC helped us secure affordable capital and innovative ideas on improving operations.

Owner, Redbird Cleaning Service

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Anyone who wants to grow their business I highly recommend reaching out to the Northeast Texas SBDC. The pandemic slowed our growth and caused financial issues. SBDC helped us secure affordable capital and innovative ideas on improving operations.

Owner, Redbird Cleaning Service

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Anyone who wants to grow their business I highly recommend reaching out to the Northeast Texas SBDC. The pandemic slowed our growth and caused financial issues. SBDC helped us secure affordable capital and innovative ideas on improving operations.

Tomie J. Hodge

Owner, Redbird Cleaning Service

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Anyone who wants to grow their business I highly recommend reaching out to the Northeast Texas SBDC. The pandemic slowed our growth and caused financial issues. SBDC helped us secure affordable capital and innovative ideas on improving operations.

Owner, Redbird Cleaning Service

EXPORT

Advanced Rail Systems, LLC Expands Operations to 30,000 SF Facility

Advanced Rail Systems, LLC (ARS) formed by President/CEO Coy Beaman in August 2015. The client came to the SBDC in 2019 to discuss SBA financing for a new facility. The company exported to railroad companies in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South America, and the Netherlands. Sadly, co-owner Coy Beaman died tragically in a car accident during an unprecedented Texas snow storm in February 2021. This took place while they were starting construction on a 30,000 sf building to house their expanding operations. The expansion was financed with a SBA 7A Loan in the amount of $4.9M. ARS manufactures railway switches and their product is the most advanced on the market today. The company has strong leadership and a commitment to community service.

EXPORT

Advanced Rail Systems, LLC Expands Operations to 30,000 SF Facility

Advanced Rail Systems, LLC (ARS) formed by President/CEO Coy Beaman in August 2015. The client came to the SBDC in 2019 to discuss SBA financing for a new facility. The company exported to railroad companies in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South America, and the Netherlands. Sadly, co-owner Coy Beaman died tragically in a car accident during an unprecedented Texas snow storm in February 2021. This took place while they were starting construction on a 30,000 sf building to house their expanding operations. The expansion was financed with a SBA 7A Loan in the amount of $4.9M. ARS manufactures railway switches and their product is the most advanced on the market today. The company has strong leadership and a commitment to community service.

EXPORT

Advanced Rail Systems, LLC Expands Operations to 30,000 SF Facility

Advanced Rail Systems, LLC (ARS) formed by President/CEO Coy Beaman in August 2015. The client came to the SBDC in 2019 to discuss SBA financing for a new facility. The company exported to railroad companies in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South America, and the Netherlands. Sadly, co-owner Coy Beaman died tragically in a car accident during an unprecedented Texas snow storm in February 2021. This took place while they were starting construction on a 30,000 sf building to house their expanding operations. The expansion was financed with a SBA 7A Loan in the amount of $4.9M. ARS manufactures railway switches and their product is the most advanced on the market today. The company has strong leadership and a commitment to community service.

EXPORT

Advanced Rail Systems, LLC Expands Operations to 30,000 SF Facility

Advanced Rail Systems, LLC (ARS) formed by President/CEO Coy Beaman in August 2015. The client came to the SBDC in 2019 to discuss SBA financing for a new facility. The company exported to railroad companies in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, South America, and the Netherlands. Sadly, co-owner Coy Beaman died tragically in a car accident during an unprecedented Texas snow storm in February 2021. This took place while they were starting construction on a 30,000 sf building to house their expanding operations. The expansion was financed with a SBA 7A Loan in the amount of $4.9M. ARS manufactures railway switches and their product is the most advanced on the market today. The company has strong leadership and a commitment to community service.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

OTB Cyclery, LLC Embraces Local Community Roots

Shane Howard loves Bicycles, he started with BMX as a teen and dreamed of owning his own bike shop and OTB Cyclery is born of that dream. What started as a hobby became his passion. Shane Howard, an aircraft mechanic and US Air Force Veteran felt it was important to select the right location. Shane is located in an Opportunity Zone and HUB zone to start a positive change in an area that did not have economic opportunity. After months of hard work, the shop opened in January 2021. A success story for the City of Waco, SBA for their loan program, SBDC for helping clients start up businesses and the East Waco neighborhood for the establishment of the viable area. OTB is a shining example of an entrepreneurial ecosystem that is in full swing.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

OTB Cyclery, LLC Embraces Local Community Roots

Shane Howard loves Bicycles, he started with BMX as a teen and dreamed of owning his own bike shop and OTB Cyclery is born of that dream. What started as a hobby became his passion. Shane Howard, an aircraft mechanic and US Air Force Veteran felt it was important to select the right location. Shane is located in an Opportunity Zone and HUB zone to start a positive change in an area that did not have economic opportunity. After months of hard work, the shop opened in January 2021. A success story for the City of Waco, SBA for their loan program, SBDC for helping clients start up businesses and the East Waco neighborhood for the establishment of the viable area. OTB is a shining example of an entrepreneurial ecosystem that is in full swing.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

OTB Cyclery, LLC Embraces Local Community Roots

Shane Howard loves Bicycles, he started with BMX as a teen and dreamed of owning his own bike shop and OTB Cyclery is born of that dream. What started as a hobby became his passion. Shane Howard, an aircraft mechanic and US Air Force Veteran felt it was important to select the right location. Shane is located in an Opportunity Zone and HUB zone to start a positive change in an area that did not have economic opportunity. After months of hard work, the shop opened in January 2021. A success story for the City of Waco, SBA for their loan program, SBDC for helping clients start up businesses and the East Waco neighborhood for the establishment of the viable area. OTB is a shining example of an entrepreneurial ecosystem that is in full swing.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

OTB Cyclery, LLC Embraces Local Community Roots

Shane Howard loves Bicycles, he started with BMX as a teen and dreamed of owning his own bike shop and OTB Cyclery is born of that dream. What started as a hobby became his passion. Shane Howard, an aircraft mechanic and US Air Force Veteran felt it was important to select the right location. Shane is located in an Opportunity Zone and HUB zone to start a positive change in an area that did not have economic opportunity. After months of hard work, the shop opened in January 2021. A success story for the City of Waco, SBA for their loan program, SBDC for helping clients start up businesses and the East Waco neighborhood for the establishment of the viable area. OTB is a shining example of an entrepreneurial ecosystem that is in full swing.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

One Source Demonstrates Business Resilience

Offering specialized restaurant seating, Keith Beasley started his company in 2016 focusing on better quality seating for client businesses. With steady growth over the years, the Tyler manufacturing business was hard hit by the pandemic with significant staff loss and 100% of work contracts cancelled or put on hold due to lockdowns and restrictions. Strong client relationships, assistance from the Tyler SBDC, assistance from the SBA PPP and EIDL funding helped One Source recover from the pandemic. Keith is able to move forwarding with increasing staff in his company.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

One Source Demonstrates Business Resilience

Offering specialized restaurant seating, Keith Beasley started his company in 2016 focusing on better quality seating for client businesses. With steady growth over the years, the Tyler manufacturing business was hard hit by the pandemic with significant staff loss and 100% of work contracts cancelled or put on hold due to lockdowns and restrictions. Strong client relationships, assistance from the Tyler SBDC, assistance from the SBA PPP and EIDL funding helped One Source recover from the pandemic. Keith is able to move forwarding with increasing staff in his company.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

One Source Demonstrates Business Resilience

Offering specialized restaurant seating, Keith Beasley started his company in 2016 focusing on better quality seating for client businesses. With steady growth over the years, the Tyler manufacturing business was hard hit by the pandemic with significant staff loss and 100% of work contracts cancelled or put on hold due to lockdowns and restrictions. Strong client relationships, assistance from the Tyler SBDC, assistance from the SBA PPP and EIDL funding helped One Source recover from the pandemic. Keith is able to move forwarding with increasing staff in his company.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

One Source Demonstrates Business Resilience

Offering specialized restaurant seating, Keith Beasley started his company in 2016 focusing on better quality seating for client businesses. With steady growth over the years, the Tyler manufacturing business was hard hit by the pandemic with significant staff loss and 100% of work contracts cancelled or put on hold due to lockdowns and restrictions. Strong client relationships, assistance from the Tyler SBDC, assistance from the SBA PPP and EIDL funding helped One Source recover from the pandemic. Keith is able to move forwarding with increasing staff in his company.

WOMEN-OWNED

Amy has been able to help me navigate the various programs available to me through the pandemic. I knew that she would give me the right answers. Her compassionate approach to helping me has been greatly appreciated.

ASW Enterprises, LLC

WOMEN-OWNED

Amy has been able to help me navigate the various programs available to me through the pandemic. I knew that she would give me the right answers. Her compassionate approach to helping me has been greatly appreciated.

ASW Enterprises, LLC

WOMEN-OWNED

Amy has been able to help me navigate the various programs available to me through the pandemic. I knew that she would give me the right answers. Her compassionate approach to helping me has been greatly appreciated.

Christina Price

ASW Enterprises, LLC

WOMEN-OWNED

Amy has been able to help me navigate the various programs available to me through the pandemic. I knew that she would give me the right answers. Her compassionate approach to helping me has been greatly appreciated.

ASW Enterprises, LLC

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Epic Home Healthcare Assisting Special Populations

In 2019, Faisal Malik was in the process of starting a home healthcare business to expand his other business, Saba International. Saba International included a restaurant planned to produce meals for senior day programs. Mr. Malik needed help opening Epic Home Healthcare. The Collin SBDC began assisting Epic Home Healthcare in 2019 with start-up needs. The SBDC assisted with methods to reach potential clients and industry research to measure against what others were doing. In 2020 the SBDC assistance with COVID-19 relief programs. Epic Home Healthcare proudly provides non-medical home care services to individuals with disabilities, injuries, difficulties with mobility, or illnesses.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Epic Home Healthcare Assisting Special Populations

In 2019, Faisal Malik was in the process of starting a home healthcare business to expand his other business, Saba International. Saba International included a restaurant planned to produce meals for senior day programs. Mr. Malik needed help opening Epic Home Healthcare. The Collin SBDC began assisting Epic Home Healthcare in 2019 with start-up needs. The SBDC assisted with methods to reach potential clients and industry research to measure against what others were doing. In 2020 the SBDC assistance with COVID-19 relief programs. Epic Home Healthcare proudly provides non-medical home care services to individuals with disabilities, injuries, difficulties with mobility, or illnesses.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Epic Home Healthcare Assisting Special Populations

In 2019, Faisal Malik was in the process of starting a home healthcare business to expand his other business, Saba International. Saba International included a restaurant planned to produce meals for senior day programs. Mr. Malik needed help opening Epic Home Healthcare. The Collin SBDC began assisting Epic Home Healthcare in 2019 with start-up needs. The SBDC assisted with methods to reach potential clients and industry research to measure against what others were doing. In 2020 the SBDC assistance with COVID-19 relief programs. Epic Home Healthcare proudly provides non-medical home care services to individuals with disabilities, injuries, difficulties with mobility, or illnesses.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Epic Home Healthcare Assisting Special Populations

In 2019, Faisal Malik was in the process of starting a home healthcare business to expand his other business, Saba International. Saba International included a restaurant planned to produce meals for senior day programs. Mr. Malik needed help opening Epic Home Healthcare. The Collin SBDC began assisting Epic Home Healthcare in 2019 with start-up needs. The SBDC assisted with methods to reach potential clients and industry research to measure against what others were doing. In 2020 the SBDC assistance with COVID-19 relief programs. Epic Home Healthcare proudly provides non-medical home care services to individuals with disabilities, injuries, difficulties with mobility, or illnesses.