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Success stories
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Veteran Owned Small Business Serving America's Warfighter
In 2004, Tracy Solomon found TEVET, LLC, which provides supplier precision modular instrumentation, subsystems, and complete test stations for the defense and aerospace industry. In 2004, Solomon...
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Rural Business Offers Event Venue for All Occasions
In 2002, Christopher and Brenda Newton started Chef Christopher’s Catering. The business grew to 20 employees and became the top catering company in Sumner County, Tennessee. Chef Christopher’s...
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From One to 14 Bowling Centers with SBA Financing
In 2000, Larry Schmittou started L&S Family Entertainment, LLC ( L&S). In 2009, Mr. Schmittou wanted to expand beyond one bowling center. In 2017, Mr. Schmittou again wanted to expand this business...