WE BUILD COMMUNITIES

America’s SBDCs help make the dream of small business ownership a reality for more Americans — creating jobs and opportunities that build communities throughout the nation.

See how the Northwest Texas SBDC has served its communities.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The Northwest Texas SBDC assists Resound Networks with rural development

Reliable internet in rural areas of the Texas Panhandle and New Mexico has been difficult to find. Education and commerce were affected, so in 2016, Chad Giles and Bryan Waldrip founded Resound Networks in Pampa, Texass to provide wireless Internet. They say, "We believe there is no greater joy than to watch our services help local businesses and families achieve their goals and succeed in their endeavors. We are a customer-first company and work every day to improve our customer's experience."

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

The Northwest Texas SBDC assists GeneCo Technologies, LLC

GeneCo Technologies, LLC is a woman-owned small business located in Tye and Abilene, Texas since 2010. They stand by their work ethic and dedication to excellence.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

$100M

$100M

Assisted clients in obtaining over $100 million dollars in 2020

EXPORT

Northwest Texas SBDC client, WHRL Solutions, LLC., is now an Exporter

WHRL Solutions, LLC, owned by April & Colin Thomson, invented & patented an innovative system called WHRLflo™ chiller, which eliminates fuel cost to heat water. The first installations were on dairies, but the system is now being used in food processing plants internationally. The system recaptures heat from cooling products to deliver hot water for free & leaves a zero-carbon footprint. The company has won numerous awards include the Texas State Governor Excellence Award.

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MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

NWTSBDC Assists Young Entrepreneur with Startup — Bella Decor

Gloria Jackson Gummelt and her daughter Robin McFarland and family, opened Bella Décor in 2018. The duo had dreamed of owning their own store after years of interior design work. "Seeing how people make their homes, offices, or any place more beautiful with items purchased from Bella Décor is such a joy", Robin says. Gloria recently passed away after battling cancer. The McFarland's are keeping the dream alive in her memory and the Amarillo community has supported them every step of the way.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

NWTSBDC Client develops a New way to Process Beef — NCS Beef Company

NCS Beef owner Gary Hendrix came to the SBDC for assistance in developing a business plan to acquire investors. He held a patent for processing beef without interrupting the spine. This process keeps diseases from escaping into the meat during processing. Gary opened his first facility with a need for a planned expansion and second patent pending. The SBDC assisted in developing a plan that would meet the client's request and lead to success.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

The Northwest Texas SBDC assists Day Nursery during Covid-19

Cynthia Pearson reached out to the Abilene SBDC for help with the Payment Protection Program loan application. Her goal was to obtain funds to allow essential workers to continue to have childcare while working in hospitals, fire and police services, and other agencies protecting us during the pandemic. The SBDC assisted in the completion of the required forms and followed up with other assistance she requested. Cynthia considers the assistance and funding to be "a life saver for the organization and the community."

DISASTER RECOVERY

5,155

5,155

JOBS CREATED AND SAVED BY THE NORTHWEST TEXAS SBDC IN 2020

VETERANS

The Northwest Texas SBDC assists Disabled Veteran-owned STI Tools

STI Tools is a veteran-owned business founded by James Sanders. James has a passion for problem solving and the Sprinkler Remover Tool (SRT). The SRT removes sprinkler heads without digging and is widely used by homeowners and landscape professionals.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

The Northwest Texas SBDC assists Texas Beef Grass to Grill

Texas Beef Grass to Grill has been in the Cadra family since 1907. Trent's great great grandfather emigrated to America from Slovakia. Trent works with his father and younger brother on the ranch.

Network Contact:
Judy Wilhelm
806-745-3973
judy.wilhelm@ttu.edu