Success Stories 2009
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"I'm so grateful for the expertise and professionalism of Kurtis Clark the SBDC director and Dennis Murphy, our SBDC consultant who were committed to help us during this difficult phase. We are much better prepared to weather the uncertain economic times ahead, and have become very proactive in our management to grow and prosper." — Diana Beccard, co-owner of A & L Products |
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Uday Bali has been among the campus' biggest fans since transferring here as an undergraduate in 2005 when the university opened. He's served as student body president, graduated in 2008 with highest honors and a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, and has returned here for graduate school, working in Professor Roland Winston's solar energy lab. Now add "entrepreneur" to his list of accolades. Bali has created a business model, thanks to the assistance of Bill Andersen, assistant director of the Alliance Small Business Center that helped him with his business concept. Mr. Andersen also helped Bali find affordable space and network with potential clients. Anderson has provided the necessary introductions and information on what services are most needed locally. |
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"SBDC has been a wonderful resource. My consultant Charles Jehle, provided valuable insight and experience, challenged me to improve systems, and assisted me in upgrading my budgeting and management skills, allowing us to handle operational growth." — Iris Peppard, Director of Everyone's Harvest |
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"The CCSBDC has helped my partner and I become more focused on our goals and strategies towards growing our company. Bryan helps us think outside of the box and has become a great mentor. I would recommend the SBDC to anyone who wants to be a successful entrepreneur." — Scott Johnson, Vice President for Fresno Live |
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"The CCSBDC has been an awesome resource for our growing business, without the support of Joi and the staff there, this exciting journey would have been a lot harder." — Miguel Negrete, Co-owner of Mig E Fresh Trash Cans
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"The help I received from [SBDC business counselor] Gil [Jaramillo] and the SBDC has been invaluable in building my business. No question or concern was left unaddressed. I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in starting their own business to start with SBDC first." — Donna Webb, owner of The BookLady |
