IMPACT BY NETWORK

Missouri

The Cherry Co. — Kansas City, MO

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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."

Thalia Cherry started working with the Missouri SBDC at UMKC in 2016 and continues to work with her business coach to help her business grow. Learn more about Thalia's entrepreneurial journey.

The Cherry Co. — Kansas City, MO

Thalia Cherry started working with the Missouri SBDC at UMKC in 2016 and continues to work with her business coach to help her business grow. Learn more about Thalia's entrepreneurial journey.

The Cherry Co. — Kansas City, MO

Thalia Cherry started working with the Missouri SBDC at UMKC in 2016 and continues to work with her business coach to help her business grow. Learn more about Thalia's entrepreneurial journey.

The Cherry Co. — Kansas City, MO

Thalia Cherry started working with the Missouri SBDC at UMKC in 2016 and continues to work with her business coach to help her business grow. Learn more about Thalia's entrepreneurial journey.

Montana

Plevna Montana Gains Meat Processing Business

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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."

Plevna is located near the eastern border of Montana and has a population of 179. Throughout the Montana economy, cattle ranches are the largest economic contributor to agricultural receipts. Often in sparsely populated areas, ranchers need a local option to process their cattle. Ry and Cassie O’Connor recognized this and wanted to make a difference. “When we first came up with the idea for a meat processing facility, it was very overwhelming on where to start or how to start, the SBDC showed us! From the start-up process of building a professional business plan to working on financials and filling out grants, they guided us and spent many hours working with us. We never could have done it without them,” said Cassie O’Conner.

Plevna Montana Gains Meat Processing Business

Plevna is located near the eastern border of Montana and has a population of 179. Throughout the Montana economy, cattle ranches are the largest economic contributor to agricultural receipts. Often in sparsely populated areas, ranchers need a local option to process their cattle. Ry and Cassie O’Connor recognized this and wanted to make a difference. “When we first came up with the idea for a meat processing facility, it was very overwhelming on where to start or how to start, the SBDC showed us! From the start-up process of building a professional business plan to working on financials and filling out grants, they guided us and spent many hours working with us. We never could have done it without them,” said Cassie O’Conner.

Plevna Montana Gains Meat Processing Business

Plevna is located near the eastern border of Montana and has a population of 179. Throughout the Montana economy, cattle ranches are the largest economic contributor to agricultural receipts. Often in sparsely populated areas, ranchers need a local option to process their cattle. Ry and Cassie O’Connor recognized this and wanted to make a difference. “When we first came up with the idea for a meat processing facility, it was very overwhelming on where to start or how to start, the SBDC showed us! From the start-up process of building a professional business plan to working on financials and filling out grants, they guided us and spent many hours working with us. We never could have done it without them,” said Cassie O’Conner.

Plevna Montana Gains Meat Processing Business

Plevna is located near the eastern border of Montana and has a population of 179. Throughout the Montana economy, cattle ranches are the largest economic contributor to agricultural receipts. Often in sparsely populated areas, ranchers need a local option to process their cattle. Ry and Cassie O’Connor recognized this and wanted to make a difference. “When we first came up with the idea for a meat processing facility, it was very overwhelming on where to start or how to start, the SBDC showed us! From the start-up process of building a professional business plan to working on financials and filling out grants, they guided us and spent many hours working with us. We never could have done it without them,” said Cassie O’Conner.

Nebraska

High Peak Client Story

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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."

Despite a language barrier, Burma refugee opens Lincoln restaurant with guidance from Nebraska SBDC.

High Peak Client Story

Despite a language barrier, Burma refugee opens Lincoln restaurant with guidance from Nebraska SBDC.

High Peak Client Story

Despite a language barrier, Burma refugee opens Lincoln restaurant with guidance from Nebraska SBDC.

High Peak Client Story

Despite a language barrier, Burma refugee opens Lincoln restaurant with guidance from Nebraska SBDC.

Nevada

2,676

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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."

Hispanic Jobs Supported in 2021

2,676

Hispanic Jobs Supported in 2021

2,676

Hispanic Jobs Supported in 2021

2,676

Hispanic Jobs Supported in 2021

New Hampshire

Business is Booming for Zapata Trucking Express, Manchester, NH

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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 a 19-year-old immigrant to this country in 2009, there were times Manuel Zapata went without food and heat. Now his company Zapata Trucking Express transports freight of all kinds from coast to coast, and over 85 brokers call him when something needs transporting. But then came the pandemic. He contacted NH SBDC for help with a PPP loan, and he says it made it possible to save his company. He also says that with SBDC’s help he received loans for two additional trucks. With six trucks, once businesses were able to reopen in NH, Zapata Trucking was perfectly placed so clients like Walmart, Target, and UPS were suddenly on the roster.

Business is Booming for Zapata Trucking Express, Manchester, NH

As a 19-year-old immigrant to this country in 2009, there were times Manuel Zapata went without food and heat. Now his company Zapata Trucking Express transports freight of all kinds from coast to coast, and over 85 brokers call him when something needs transporting. But then came the pandemic. He contacted NH SBDC for help with a PPP loan, and he says it made it possible to save his company. He also says that with SBDC’s help he received loans for two additional trucks. With six trucks, once businesses were able to reopen in NH, Zapata Trucking was perfectly placed so clients like Walmart, Target, and UPS were suddenly on the roster.

Business is Booming for Zapata Trucking Express, Manchester, NH

As a 19-year-old immigrant to this country in 2009, there were times Manuel Zapata went without food and heat. Now his company Zapata Trucking Express transports freight of all kinds from coast to coast, and over 85 brokers call him when something needs transporting. But then came the pandemic. He contacted NH SBDC for help with a PPP loan, and he says it made it possible to save his company. He also says that with SBDC’s help he received loans for two additional trucks. With six trucks, once businesses were able to reopen in NH, Zapata Trucking was perfectly placed so clients like Walmart, Target, and UPS were suddenly on the roster.

Business is Booming for Zapata Trucking Express, Manchester, NH

As a 19-year-old immigrant to this country in 2009, there were times Manuel Zapata went without food and heat. Now his company Zapata Trucking Express transports freight of all kinds from coast to coast, and over 85 brokers call him when something needs transporting. But then came the pandemic. He contacted NH SBDC for help with a PPP loan, and he says it made it possible to save his company. He also says that with SBDC’s help he received loans for two additional trucks. With six trucks, once businesses were able to reopen in NH, Zapata Trucking was perfectly placed so clients like Walmart, Target, and UPS were suddenly on the roster.