IMPACT BY NETWORK

Pennsylvania

Silvia's Bakery: SBA Eastern Pennsylvania's 2020 Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year Winner

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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."

In 2019, Silvia became a part of the first cohort of Ella Emprende (She Un-dertakes), hosted in partnership with Widener University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Finanta, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Through Widener SBDC's bilingual consultants, Silvia was able to receive quality business services in Spanish that enabled her to strengthen, innovate, manage, and expand her business.

Silvia's Bakery: SBA Eastern Pennsylvania's 2020 Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year Winner

In 2019, Silvia became a part of the first cohort of Ella Emprende (She Un-dertakes), hosted in partnership with Widener University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Finanta, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Through Widener SBDC's bilingual consultants, Silvia was able to receive quality business services in Spanish that enabled her to strengthen, innovate, manage, and expand her business.

Silvia's Bakery: SBA Eastern Pennsylvania's 2020 Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year Winner

In 2019, Silvia became a part of the first cohort of Ella Emprende (She Un-dertakes), hosted in partnership with Widener University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Finanta, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Through Widener SBDC's bilingual consultants, Silvia was able to receive quality business services in Spanish that enabled her to strengthen, innovate, manage, and expand her business.

Silvia's Bakery: SBA Eastern Pennsylvania's 2020 Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year Winner

In 2019, Silvia became a part of the first cohort of Ella Emprende (She Un-dertakes), hosted in partnership with Widener University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Finanta, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Through Widener SBDC's bilingual consultants, Silvia was able to receive quality business services in Spanish that enabled her to strengthen, innovate, manage, and expand her business.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Apparel Manufacturing (PRAMA) Corp.

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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 San German Service Center assisted PRAMA Corp. with the PPP loan application and allowed it to maintain its manufacturing operation and retain 285 employees. During this pandemic, the company decided to make its social contribution changing its production lines from military uniforms to manufacture face masks. They began to identify nonprofit institutions that provide services to underserved communities and distribute face masks to first responders.

Puerto Rico Apparel Manufacturing (PRAMA) Corp.

The San German Service Center assisted PRAMA Corp. with the PPP loan application and allowed it to maintain its manufacturing operation and retain 285 employees. During this pandemic, the company decided to make its social contribution changing its production lines from military uniforms to manufacture face masks. They began to identify nonprofit institutions that provide services to underserved communities and distribute face masks to first responders.

Puerto Rico Apparel Manufacturing (PRAMA) Corp.

The San German Service Center assisted PRAMA Corp. with the PPP loan application and allowed it to maintain its manufacturing operation and retain 285 employees. During this pandemic, the company decided to make its social contribution changing its production lines from military uniforms to manufacture face masks. They began to identify nonprofit institutions that provide services to underserved communities and distribute face masks to first responders.

Puerto Rico Apparel Manufacturing (PRAMA) Corp.

The San German Service Center assisted PRAMA Corp. with the PPP loan application and allowed it to maintain its manufacturing operation and retain 285 employees. During this pandemic, the company decided to make its social contribution changing its production lines from military uniforms to manufacture face masks. They began to identify nonprofit institutions that provide services to underserved communities and distribute face masks to first responders.

Rhode Island

Outreach to Spanish Speaking Small Business Community

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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."

Juan Lantigua, owner of the Family Cake and RI SBA Minority Small Business for 2020, promotes the RISBDC Spanish Facebook page.

Outreach to Spanish Speaking Small Business Community

Juan Lantigua, owner of the Family Cake and RI SBA Minority Small Business for 2020, promotes the RISBDC Spanish Facebook page.

Outreach to Spanish Speaking Small Business Community

Juan Lantigua, owner of the Family Cake and RI SBA Minority Small Business for 2020, promotes the RISBDC Spanish Facebook page.

Outreach to Spanish Speaking Small Business Community

Juan Lantigua, owner of the Family Cake and RI SBA Minority Small Business for 2020, promotes the RISBDC Spanish Facebook page.

South Carolina

Jordon Construction Company Turns to the SC SBDC to win government contracts

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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."

James Jordon, Owner of Greenville, SC-based Jordon Construction Company, turned to the SC SBDC when he wanted to compete for government contracts.

Jordon Construction Company Turns to the SC SBDC to win government contracts

James Jordon, Owner of Greenville, SC-based Jordon Construction Company, turned to the SC SBDC when he wanted to compete for government contracts.

Jordon Construction Company Turns to the SC SBDC to win government contracts

James Jordon, Owner of Greenville, SC-based Jordon Construction Company, turned to the SC SBDC when he wanted to compete for government contracts.

Jordon Construction Company Turns to the SC SBDC to win government contracts

James Jordon, Owner of Greenville, SC-based Jordon Construction Company, turned to the SC SBDC when he wanted to compete for government contracts.

South Dakota

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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."

Years Dona Leavens, Regional Director Rapid City, SD SBDC, has served on the Lakota Funds Board.

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Years Dona Leavens, Regional Director Rapid City, SD SBDC, has served on the Lakota Funds Board.

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Years Dona Leavens, Regional Director Rapid City, SD SBDC, has served on the Lakota Funds Board.

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Years Dona Leavens, Regional Director Rapid City, SD SBDC, has served on the Lakota Funds Board.