Boutique Feed Store Capitalizes on Success in the Backyard

Owner, Bill Bezuk says, “The Lane SBDC provided people with business experience to hear my ideas.” and “They were particularly helpful in helping me review my business plan.”

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

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

Creating a community around feed and pet supplies

“ The SBDC is a great and continual help. Gary Smith provides insights and practical knowledge for balancing your business, socially networking, marketing and economics.”  –Dani Wright, McKenzie Feed & Pet Supplies

--builtoregon.com,Creating a community around feed and pet supplies, Mitch Daugherty, September 2015

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

Red Waggon Creamery

"The LCC Small Business Development Center was absolutely invaluable in helping us prepare to grow our business." --Stuart Phillips  

"Red Wagon Creamery is 1st SME to Complete “Community Public Offering” in Oregon"  --http://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2015/10/75412-red-wagon-creamery-is-1st-community-public-offering-in-oregon/

Uncommon Opportunity Comes From Within

“I think about what I learned in the Small Business Management Program every day, the need for networking, keeping the costs down, working on the margins, that everything you do is marketing.” —Eva Promen, Owner of Uncommon Scents at the Meridian

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.