2011 Success Stories
"SCORE and the SBDC were so helpful in our starting up and being successful!" Keshia Otto
Technology is wonderful, but have you ever had that terrible sinking feeling when your hard drive dies or your photo disc doesn't download the pictures from that big event? Now you have an option. DataLife Labs can recover your important electronic data as well as repair your computer and set up serves for businesses and residence alike! More...
"I think it's funny that more people don't use the SBDC. People have great ideas for businesses, but they don't use the resources available to them." Corry Eagler
Corry Eagler's dream of opening a dessert shop finally became a reality when she opened Sweet Pea Dessert with her friend and business partner, Arelis Torres. Corry's dream started when she was a teenager growing up in Colorado. Her father had purchased a store in hopes of running an ice cream shop. However, life got too busy and he sold the building three years later. More...
"The Chamber recommended the SBDC. The information they provided was invaluable. I don't know how people start small businesses unless they have help." Ruth Mowen
Ruth Mowen loved her job as the head of Vizada Satellite Services’ customer care department. In July 2011 however, after 23 years at the company, her position was eliminated. Ruth wasn’t ready to retire, so she decided to find a new career. She wanted to stay close to home and work with people, and decided to become an entrepreneur. More...
"The SBDC is somewhere to turn without going out of our budget. They are really proactive. It's been an excellent service."- Clare Reay
After starting a branch facility of Gate 7 three years ago, John and Clare Reay needed assistance turning their manufacturing plant into an environmentally-friendly one. With business advice from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Gate 7 was able to achieve an ISO certification in environmental management. More...
"My biggest difficulty was connecting with people, and the SBDC helped with that."- Stephanie Thompson
In the past three months, graphic artist, Stephanie Thompson, turned her struggling business into a thriving one. Her dedication and passion for her trade combined with help and advice from the SBDC has made her business more successful
than she could ever have imagined. More...
“Having the SBDC located nearby for advice in any direction is invaluable.” - Dale Satterfield
Many people are in need of computer support and maintenance. The rapid pace of technological change often leaves the average consumer unable to resolve software and hardware problems. More....
" You continue to work with each other throughout the years as the company grows."- Jesse Rotz
From the time they were in high school, Ryan Richards and Jesse Rotz dreamed of owning a brewery. Quite unlike the dreams of most teenagers, Ryan and Jesse were determined to make their dream into reality no matter how long it took or how difficult the circumstances. More...
2010 Success Stories
“The Shippensburg SBDC showed a high level of professionalism throughout the entire process.” - Jessica Diehl
Jessica Diehl had the determination and mindset to establish a new business, in an unfamiliar environment, with a tough economy. After moving from Lehigh Valley, Jessica and her husband settled into a new home after being on the TV show, “House Hunters”. More...
“Without Chuck Haney and the help of the SBDC the Historic York Inn would still be spending its entire budget on inefficient and outdated energy equipment.” - - Eric Goodman
Without the help of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) the Historic York Inn would still be using historic utilities. The Historic York Inn is a Victorian mansion from the 1800s located at the heart of the historic district of downtown York, Pennsylvania. More.....
"The SBDC is a wonderful asset to new companies that are just starting up!”- Lisa Cole
For small business owners, dealing with freight carriers can be a complex, time-intensive,and costly process. LBK Transport, an international and domestic shipping company, opened,in October 2009 on the premise that its services would allow clientele to avoid the hassle and pitfalls of logistics and transport. More...
"It was nice to have the follow up that Cheryl provided. If I called, she was there, or she called me back quickly. She even stopped in to see the store and the interaction has continued even since we’ve opened.”- Trilla Miller
Trilla Miller knew she had the necessary office management skills, an understanding of buying and selling used items, and a host of interested consignors in the area. Yet she also knew starting her own small business would present many challenges.More...