Alma Catering

"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

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

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

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

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

Happy's Java and Soul Food Shack

“Working with both Frank and Gary [of the SBDC] has had the most impact on my business. Without their help, guidance and mentorship there is no Happy’s Java and Soul Food Shack." —Derrick Pruitt

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

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

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

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

Pacific Landcare Inc.

“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

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

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.