IMPACT BY NETWORK

Virginia

Akiak Technology brought broadband and business to Alaska's tribal communities

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

Kevin and Sharon Hamer started Akiak Technology to provide broadband services to everyone in Alaska’s Akiak tribe and then created the Yukon-Kuskokwim Tribal Broadband Consortium to bring affordable broadband to all 17 tribes (9,000 people). Next came for-profit work — digital transformation, agile software development, DevSecOps, etc. “Our first year in 2020, we had several small contracts that brought in around $4,000 in revenue,” Kevin relates. “This year, our revenue is about $1.5 million through a combination of contracts and grants. The SBDC accelerated our business startup and helped us pivot quickly when we faced new challenges/opportunities,” he concludes. “The SBDC is amazing, one of the major keys to our success.”

Akiak Technology brought broadband and business to Alaska's tribal communities

Kevin and Sharon Hamer started Akiak Technology to provide broadband services to everyone in Alaska’s Akiak tribe and then created the Yukon-Kuskokwim Tribal Broadband Consortium to bring affordable broadband to all 17 tribes (9,000 people). Next came for-profit work — digital transformation, agile software development, DevSecOps, etc. “Our first year in 2020, we had several small contracts that brought in around $4,000 in revenue,” Kevin relates. “This year, our revenue is about $1.5 million through a combination of contracts and grants. The SBDC accelerated our business startup and helped us pivot quickly when we faced new challenges/opportunities,” he concludes. “The SBDC is amazing, one of the major keys to our success.”

Akiak Technology brought broadband and business to Alaska's tribal communities

Kevin and Sharon Hamer started Akiak Technology to provide broadband services to everyone in Alaska’s Akiak tribe and then created the Yukon-Kuskokwim Tribal Broadband Consortium to bring affordable broadband to all 17 tribes (9,000 people). Next came for-profit work — digital transformation, agile software development, DevSecOps, etc. “Our first year in 2020, we had several small contracts that brought in around $4,000 in revenue,” Kevin relates. “This year, our revenue is about $1.5 million through a combination of contracts and grants. The SBDC accelerated our business startup and helped us pivot quickly when we faced new challenges/opportunities,” he concludes. “The SBDC is amazing, one of the major keys to our success.”

Akiak Technology brought broadband and business to Alaska's tribal communities

Kevin and Sharon Hamer started Akiak Technology to provide broadband services to everyone in Alaska’s Akiak tribe and then created the Yukon-Kuskokwim Tribal Broadband Consortium to bring affordable broadband to all 17 tribes (9,000 people). Next came for-profit work — digital transformation, agile software development, DevSecOps, etc. “Our first year in 2020, we had several small contracts that brought in around $4,000 in revenue,” Kevin relates. “This year, our revenue is about $1.5 million through a combination of contracts and grants. The SBDC accelerated our business startup and helped us pivot quickly when we faced new challenges/opportunities,” he concludes. “The SBDC is amazing, one of the major keys to our success.”

Washington

I don’t want to grow too fast, and I don’t want to be stagnant. (My advisor) has helped me stay on track and remain accountable. She is involved and she cares. She doesn’t let you slip away.

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

Founder, Coastal Maintenance Solutions

I don’t want to grow too fast, and I don’t want to be stagnant. (My advisor) has helped me stay on track and remain accountable. She is involved and she cares. She doesn’t let you slip away.

Founder, Coastal Maintenance Solutions

I don’t want to grow too fast, and I don’t want to be stagnant. (My advisor) has helped me stay on track and remain accountable. She is involved and she cares. She doesn’t let you slip away.

Founder, Coastal Maintenance Solutions

I don’t want to grow too fast, and I don’t want to be stagnant. (My advisor) has helped me stay on track and remain accountable. She is involved and she cares. She doesn’t let you slip away.

Founder, Coastal Maintenance Solutions

West Virginia

SBDC Supports Entrepreneurship Efforts of the Monticello Ongoing Revitalization Effort

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

The WV SBDC supports the Monticello Ongoing Revitalization Effort (M.O.R.E.) through technical support to assist with furthering their strategic plan and focused training in the fundamentals of starting a business.

SBDC Supports Entrepreneurship Efforts of the Monticello Ongoing Revitalization Effort

The WV SBDC supports the Monticello Ongoing Revitalization Effort (M.O.R.E.) through technical support to assist with furthering their strategic plan and focused training in the fundamentals of starting a business.

SBDC Supports Entrepreneurship Efforts of the Monticello Ongoing Revitalization Effort

The WV SBDC supports the Monticello Ongoing Revitalization Effort (M.O.R.E.) through technical support to assist with furthering their strategic plan and focused training in the fundamentals of starting a business.

SBDC Supports Entrepreneurship Efforts of the Monticello Ongoing Revitalization Effort

The WV SBDC supports the Monticello Ongoing Revitalization Effort (M.O.R.E.) through technical support to assist with furthering their strategic plan and focused training in the fundamentals of starting a business.

Wisconsin

Historic Cozy Inn Gets Assistance from the SBA and the SBDC

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

As The Cozy Inn approaches its centennial anniversary, Tom Fong shares the past, present and future of his unique family business. The Cozy Inn has weathered challenges before but COVID-19 was what prompted the need for an SBDC and SBA connection.

Historic Cozy Inn Gets Assistance from the SBA and the SBDC

As The Cozy Inn approaches its centennial anniversary, Tom Fong shares the past, present and future of his unique family business. The Cozy Inn has weathered challenges before but COVID-19 was what prompted the need for an SBDC and SBA connection.

Historic Cozy Inn Gets Assistance from the SBA and the SBDC

As The Cozy Inn approaches its centennial anniversary, Tom Fong shares the past, present and future of his unique family business. The Cozy Inn has weathered challenges before but COVID-19 was what prompted the need for an SBDC and SBA connection.

Historic Cozy Inn Gets Assistance from the SBA and the SBDC

As The Cozy Inn approaches its centennial anniversary, Tom Fong shares the past, present and future of his unique family business. The Cozy Inn has weathered challenges before but COVID-19 was what prompted the need for an SBDC and SBA connection.

Wyoming

Wyoming Community Navigator Program

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"I had my grand opening in December of 2019. I was a little nervous, but being able to count on the support of the SBDC and my advisor gave me the courage to continue on. I am comforted knowing that they are always there for me when I need them."

The Wyoming Community Navigator Program mobilizes and leverages the Wyoming entrepreneurial support network to reduce barriers all small businesses, including those owned by groups such as veterans, women, and those from rural communities and communities of color often face in accessing capital and technical assistance.

Wyoming Community Navigator Program

The Wyoming Community Navigator Program mobilizes and leverages the Wyoming entrepreneurial support network to reduce barriers all small businesses, including those owned by groups such as veterans, women, and those from rural communities and communities of color often face in accessing capital and technical assistance.

Wyoming Community Navigator Program

The Wyoming Community Navigator Program mobilizes and leverages the Wyoming entrepreneurial support network to reduce barriers all small businesses, including those owned by groups such as veterans, women, and those from rural communities and communities of color often face in accessing capital and technical assistance.

Wyoming Community Navigator Program

The Wyoming Community Navigator Program mobilizes and leverages the Wyoming entrepreneurial support network to reduce barriers all small businesses, including those owned by groups such as veterans, women, and those from rural communities and communities of color often face in accessing capital and technical assistance.