Success stories
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Dayton Technology Company Sets Sights on Growth
In the heart of Dayton, Ohio, Battle Sight Technologies is a veteran-founded business that is redefining innovation in military technology. Nick Ripplinger is the driving force behind Battle Sight...
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From Backyard to Brick and Mortar: BBQ Business Uses SBA Resources Every Step of the Way
The idea for Cincinnati-based barbecue business Sweets and Meats began in Kristen Bailey’s backyard. She and her partner Anton would host cookouts, serving family recipes to their friends. As word...
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Journey Steel Trailblazer Helps Others Succeed with Workforce Training Program
Barbara Smith, owner of Cincinnati-based steel fabrication and erection company, Journey Steel, has never been afraid to make her own path to success. With more than 29 years of experience in the...
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SAS Automation “Holds” Its Own In International Market
Robotic arms swivel with precision, picking up pieces and parts moving down a factory assembly line. Equipped with grippers, suction cups and vacuum plates, these robotic arms are able to deftly...
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With SBA COVID Relief Programs, Restauranteur and Caterer is Able to Stay in Business and Grow
While working as a Chicago-area radio marketer and on-air personality, Sam Brassfield moonlighted with a catering company. He found he enjoyed cooking. “I like to cook, and marketing is something I...
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Ohio Manufacturer Turns to SBA for Assistance During Challenging Economies
American Manufacturing is a Toledo, Ohio, auto industry parts maker that was founded in 1995. Prior to the 2008 recession, owner Chuck Gotberg employed 125 people, but when the auto industry was...
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From Prison to Policy Reform: Innovative Labor CEO Paves Way for Returning Citizen Entrepreneurs
After serving a more than seven-year prison sentence for bank fraud, Troy Parker would be free in a matter of days. With a red bookbag containing extra clothes and doubling as a briefcase in hand,...
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Fire Training Facility Manufacturer Grows by Exporting with the SBA
Kirila Fire Training Facilities was established in 2007 to provide a service that covers all activities involved with the design, manufacture, construction, modification, repair, maintenance, and...