Success stories

Success stories

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    Bahama Bucks

    Bahama Bucks Franchise Corporation is owned and operated by father and son, Paul and Blake Buchanan, as well as their long-time friend, Eric Lee. In the summer of 1990, Blake Buchanan opened the first...

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    James Reneau Seed Company, Inc. - Patricia Reneau Arnold

    In 2014, Patricia Reneau Arnold was the last living family member of the Reneau Family that started the James Reneau Seed Company, Inc., in 1956. A decision had to be made to either liquidate or...

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    Karen Williams is a Woman on the Rise

    As a young adult, Karen took advantage of every learning opportunity that came her way, exploring various professional roles in cosmetology, healthcare, and administrative services. Hailing from a...

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    Ponchartrain Partners

    Pontchartrain Partners, LLC (Pontchartrain Partners), founded in 2009, initially provided services on large scale A-E and Professional Service contracts to help rebuild New Orleans’ flood protection...

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    Building Homes, Touching Lives

    Established in 2008, COLMEX CONSTRUCTION LLC (Colmex) has grown to become a leader in all phases of the residential and commercial construction industry. Colmex’s success over the past 10 years is due...

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    Shabby Chick Natural Products

    Amber Malcolm, J.D., is an entrepreneur, attorney, wife and mother. After going through many health issues, Malcolm learned the value of living a healthy and happy life. When her family moved to...

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    Emerging Leaders Class helps Empire Optical see clearly

    Preparing for growth with the SBA’s help allowed Empire Optical to open a new retail space in Tulsa. “This is a place you just want to come hang out and have more of an experience”, said Empire...

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    Planting the Seeds of Growth Leads Lawton Company to Major Success

    A large white board at Waste Solutions LLC in Lawton, Oklahoma is covered completely in scribbled notes, plans and ideas detailing the future of the company, founded in 2001. “At the end of a day, I...