IMPACT BY NETWORK

Iowa

Shop Where I Live, online retail marketplace, expands to 13 states with 23 different sites

After a year of building and tweaking the original platform, Cherie Edilson joined the Iowa Startup Accelerator to expand the idea with the intent for a more nationwide audience and rebranded the marketplace as ShopWhereILive.com. With the help of the Kirkwood SBDC, they have launched other statewide ecommerce platforms for small retail businesses. They have also secured a contract with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to launch Shop Iowa to encourage e-commerce sales during the pandemic.

Shop Where I Live, online retail marketplace, expands to 13 states with 23 different sites

After a year of building and tweaking the original platform, Cherie Edilson joined the Iowa Startup Accelerator to expand the idea with the intent for a more nationwide audience and rebranded the marketplace as ShopWhereILive.com. With the help of the Kirkwood SBDC, they have launched other statewide ecommerce platforms for small retail businesses. They have also secured a contract with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to launch Shop Iowa to encourage e-commerce sales during the pandemic.

Shop Where I Live, online retail marketplace, expands to 13 states with 23 different sites

After a year of building and tweaking the original platform, Cherie Edilson joined the Iowa Startup Accelerator to expand the idea with the intent for a more nationwide audience and rebranded the marketplace as ShopWhereILive.com. With the help of the Kirkwood SBDC, they have launched other statewide ecommerce platforms for small retail businesses. They have also secured a contract with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to launch Shop Iowa to encourage e-commerce sales during the pandemic.

Shop Where I Live, online retail marketplace, expands to 13 states with 23 different sites

After a year of building and tweaking the original platform, Cherie Edilson joined the Iowa Startup Accelerator to expand the idea with the intent for a more nationwide audience and rebranded the marketplace as ShopWhereILive.com. With the help of the Kirkwood SBDC, they have launched other statewide ecommerce platforms for small retail businesses. They have also secured a contract with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to launch Shop Iowa to encourage e-commerce sales during the pandemic.

Kansas

Dod Installations, Inc. On Track in spite of COVID with SBDC Help

The SBDC has helped with the CARES ACT program and the processing of a PPP loan in the amount of $47,500.00. "This loan was very helpful in surviving as an essential business during the difficult times of Covid-19 and the high turnover of employees. We believe due to their counsel and experience, our business has thrived and we are thrilled to share that we are on track to have our most profitable year this year in all of our 30 years in business."

Dod Installations, Inc. On Track in spite of COVID with SBDC Help

The SBDC has helped with the CARES ACT program and the processing of a PPP loan in the amount of $47,500.00. "This loan was very helpful in surviving as an essential business during the difficult times of Covid-19 and the high turnover of employees. We believe due to their counsel and experience, our business has thrived and we are thrilled to share that we are on track to have our most profitable year this year in all of our 30 years in business."

Dod Installations, Inc. On Track in spite of COVID with SBDC Help

The SBDC has helped with the CARES ACT program and the processing of a PPP loan in the amount of $47,500.00. "This loan was very helpful in surviving as an essential business during the difficult times of Covid-19 and the high turnover of employees. We believe due to their counsel and experience, our business has thrived and we are thrilled to share that we are on track to have our most profitable year this year in all of our 30 years in business."

Dod Installations, Inc. On Track in spite of COVID with SBDC Help

The SBDC has helped with the CARES ACT program and the processing of a PPP loan in the amount of $47,500.00. "This loan was very helpful in surviving as an essential business during the difficult times of Covid-19 and the high turnover of employees. We believe due to their counsel and experience, our business has thrived and we are thrilled to share that we are on track to have our most profitable year this year in all of our 30 years in business."

Kentucky

Bridgett's Quilting and Fabric Shop

Bridgett Hylton looked to the Kentucky SBDC in Prestonsburg to assist their efforts in providing masks in response to COVID-19. The business sold thousands of masks within the first couple months and even outgrew their building!

Bridgett's Quilting and Fabric Shop

Bridgett Hylton looked to the Kentucky SBDC in Prestonsburg to assist their efforts in providing masks in response to COVID-19. The business sold thousands of masks within the first couple months and even outgrew their building!

Bridgett's Quilting and Fabric Shop

Bridgett Hylton looked to the Kentucky SBDC in Prestonsburg to assist their efforts in providing masks in response to COVID-19. The business sold thousands of masks within the first couple months and even outgrew their building!

Bridgett's Quilting and Fabric Shop

Bridgett Hylton looked to the Kentucky SBDC in Prestonsburg to assist their efforts in providing masks in response to COVID-19. The business sold thousands of masks within the first couple months and even outgrew their building!

Louisiana

LSBDC transforms lives and communities despite 2020 challenges

Federal Fiscal Year 2020 did not change the Louisiana SBDC mission, but it did influence how we fulfilled it due to COVID-19. The challenges we faced with COVID-19 actually created a lot of opportunities for us to get in front of our primary customer, Louisiana's small business owners. So much so, that we had a record year in capitalization at more than $100 million, helping businesses create 2,000 jobs, and increasing sales more than $18.5 million.

LSBDC transforms lives and communities despite 2020 challenges

Federal Fiscal Year 2020 did not change the Louisiana SBDC mission, but it did influence how we fulfilled it due to COVID-19. The challenges we faced with COVID-19 actually created a lot of opportunities for us to get in front of our primary customer, Louisiana's small business owners. So much so, that we had a record year in capitalization at more than $100 million, helping businesses create 2,000 jobs, and increasing sales more than $18.5 million.

LSBDC transforms lives and communities despite 2020 challenges

Federal Fiscal Year 2020 did not change the Louisiana SBDC mission, but it did influence how we fulfilled it due to COVID-19. The challenges we faced with COVID-19 actually created a lot of opportunities for us to get in front of our primary customer, Louisiana's small business owners. So much so, that we had a record year in capitalization at more than $100 million, helping businesses create 2,000 jobs, and increasing sales more than $18.5 million.

LSBDC transforms lives and communities despite 2020 challenges

Federal Fiscal Year 2020 did not change the Louisiana SBDC mission, but it did influence how we fulfilled it due to COVID-19. The challenges we faced with COVID-19 actually created a lot of opportunities for us to get in front of our primary customer, Louisiana's small business owners. So much so, that we had a record year in capitalization at more than $100 million, helping businesses create 2,000 jobs, and increasing sales more than $18.5 million.

Maine

Pivoting and partnering for Success: Farmington Underground Escape Rooms

When COVID-19 hit, Joseph Musumeci and Mary Ellms had to close the doors of their escape room in Farmington, Maine. They worked with the SBDC to analyze their financial situation and develop viable solutions. Partnering with local downtowns, Farmington Underground began offering outdoor, walking treasure hunts. Small teams search for clues to solve a mission just as they would inside an escape room. This allowed them to continue to provide safe and fun entertainment for the whole family.

Pivoting and partnering for Success: Farmington Underground Escape Rooms

When COVID-19 hit, Joseph Musumeci and Mary Ellms had to close the doors of their escape room in Farmington, Maine. They worked with the SBDC to analyze their financial situation and develop viable solutions. Partnering with local downtowns, Farmington Underground began offering outdoor, walking treasure hunts. Small teams search for clues to solve a mission just as they would inside an escape room. This allowed them to continue to provide safe and fun entertainment for the whole family.

Pivoting and partnering for Success: Farmington Underground Escape Rooms

When COVID-19 hit, Joseph Musumeci and Mary Ellms had to close the doors of their escape room in Farmington, Maine. They worked with the SBDC to analyze their financial situation and develop viable solutions. Partnering with local downtowns, Farmington Underground began offering outdoor, walking treasure hunts. Small teams search for clues to solve a mission just as they would inside an escape room. This allowed them to continue to provide safe and fun entertainment for the whole family.

Pivoting and partnering for Success: Farmington Underground Escape Rooms

When COVID-19 hit, Joseph Musumeci and Mary Ellms had to close the doors of their escape room in Farmington, Maine. They worked with the SBDC to analyze their financial situation and develop viable solutions. Partnering with local downtowns, Farmington Underground began offering outdoor, walking treasure hunts. Small teams search for clues to solve a mission just as they would inside an escape room. This allowed them to continue to provide safe and fun entertainment for the whole family.