Success stories

Sanchez Took a Running Start to Launch his Bakery & Cafe

Hispanic business owner, Victor Sanchez and his wife, Daisy Arce knew it could be done, but few others believed the couple from Geneva, NY could bring their dream of running their own bakery and café...

Fast-growing Accounting Firm Uses SBA Microlender/EIDL to Stay Ahead of Demand

For Veronica Deas, the Small Business Administration’s microloan program through the Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) has allowed access to crucial funding to open a second location...

‘I Can Do That!’ Spurs Opening of Imagine That Studio and Gifts

BUFFALO, NY – Jessica Malloy’s path to successful business owner began through her fondness for art and education. The women-owned business owner was attending a painting entertainment event with...

Manufacturing Success with Help of SBA 504 Loan

Veteran-owned business turns to SBA for PPP assistance, successfully obtains loan BUFFALO, NY – For Elite Turning & Manufacturing Corporation owner Paul Pettrone, the difference between success and...

From United States Army First Lieutenant to Veterinarian; Small Business Owner

SBA-Backed Paycheck Protection Program Loan Keeps Doors Open; Retains Staff BUFFALO, NY – Mary Lee Fornes’ story of going from U.S. Army First Lieutenant to founding the Boston Valley Animal Hospital...

Women-Owned Business Brings New Heights to Western New York

SBA Resource Partner SCORE Provides Essential Advice BUFFALO, NY – Housed in the once-abandoned Wurlitzer Elementary School, Niagara Climbing Center has brought new heights to Western New York...

Black Button Distilling Switches Gears Amid Pandemic & Saves Employees

Over the past eight years, Jason Barrett has received 5 SBA loans, rapidly growing his business, and being named to Inc. Magazine’s Top 5,000 list in 2018. Black Button Distilling earned the rank of...