Business at Its Best

Innovation and Excellence Acknowledgements

Massage Therapist Benefits from Participation

“I probably could have used the SBDC curricula a long time ago.” Now in her second year of the program, Jennifer says, “I didn’t realize how helpful the program would be.”—Jennifer Olsen, All About LLC

Vanilla Jill's Frozen Yogurt Shop

Fall 2012 Small Business Owner Highlight

Thanks to Small Business Development Center support, owners, Megan and Tim Stevens, have the confidence to “orchestrate the risks and enjoy the adventure,” of being local business owners. They grew their business from one store to three while in the SBM program.

Broadway Apothecary

"The Small Business Management Program has been the absolute best investment I have made in my business and myself since becoming a business owner." —Kate James, Broadway Apothecary

Century Lighting

“We recommend the class [SBM] to anyone who runs a business,” Suzanne says. The class “is so worth the time.” —Joe and Suzanne Cavanagh

Divine Cupcake

“The success of our business is a direct result of having been challenged by the great instructors at the SBDC.” —Emily Downing-Moore, Divine Cupcake

Eugene Textile Center

“The individual advising time continues to be enormously helpful and the opportunity to network with other new business owners has been very valuable. —Susie Liles, Eugene Textile Center

Glory Bee Foods

"It is exciting to partner with a great organization in our community that is assisting GloryBee with improving our standards and training our employees. The service and follow up we received from LCC [Employer Training Services] and the people we worked with was amazing..." —RaeJean Wilson, HR Director, GloryBee Foods

Harlequin Beads and Jewelry

"The SBM Instructor helped to keep me focused on the positive things and to set goals for my future.”—Stacy Bierma, Harlequin Beads and Jewelry

Mama Rose's Naturals

“The LCC SBDC was a critical part of making my business what it is today. By utilizing classes, programs and private counseling sessions, I was able to receive incredible support, learn everything that I needed to know about owning a business and becoming successful.” —Rosetta Thuresson, Mama Rose's Naturals

New Leaf Organizing

“Learn as much as you can about running a business – a good mentor is invaluable. Also take advantage of the many local networking opportunities to meet other small business owners and to establish your presence in the community.” —Tricia Kandik, New Leaf Organizing

Pacific Landcare

“One great benefit of your classes is that the things we learn one day can be put to use the next. I call that Actionable Instruction!”  –Michael Kemp, Pacific Landcare Inc.

Premium Efficiency

The Small Business Management Program "has helped us to be better managers," mainly by teaching the benefits of "being more proactive…and checking-in more often" with employees. —Zach Erdmann, Premium Efficiency

Robin Brown-Wood

"The SBDC has been an invaluable source of information, mentoring, taste testing, and enthusiastic support for me!  Everyone, from the staff to the advisors, are out to help you succeed. I tell anyone who has the courage to take the leap to owning their own business not to 'pass go' until they've visited the SBDC." —Robin Brown-Wood, Alma Catering