Success stories

Marc Eichenberger, Associate Vice President and Chief Business and Innovation Officer, University of New Hampshire

Congratulations to UNHInnovation at the University of New Hampshire SBA FAST Grant Award Recipient

The SBA awarded a grant to UNHInnovation at the University of New Hampshire in Durham to provide specialized training, mentoring, and technical assistance for research and development (R&D) focused on...

Higher Education Accreditation Consulting

Renee Pellom knows about the overall investment, dedication, and “chutzpah” it takes to be an entrepreneur. She’s owned a few businesses over the past 30 years while simultaneously maintaining a full...

Buttermilk Biscuit

LeAnna Lynn knew she wanted to be the CEO of a company when she was young. When she was 12 years old, she sold chocolate-covered treats to her classmates and asked her parents to open a bank account...

Man takes a selfie while skydiving over the shores of hawaii

Maui Skydiving LLC Mathieu and Ylenia Mayen St. Louis, Owners

Mathieu St. Louis and his wife Ylenia have experienced a lot of weightless moments running four popular skydiving businesses in Maui, Hawaii. But that didn’t compare to the back-to-back experience of...

Woman with brown hair and black glasses standing outside of a building

Local Artist Paints Rosier Picture for Area Makers

Casey Droege doesn’t fit the starving artist stereotype. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helped Droege to not only survive as a creative, but to grow as an entrepreneur and share...

Labrescia Dawson, President, Founder, and CEO

Dawson’s Management

Labrescia Dawson knew she would pursue entrepreneurship at a young age. Her father inspired and encouraged her to own her own company one day. Today, she’s the President, Founder and CEO of Dawson’s...

Tea and coffee entrepreneurs in a manufacturing plant in Boston

Tsang’s Tea Empire Anchored by SBA 504

Wakefield-based tea entrepreneur expands nationally through strategic partnerships, wholesaling, and a diverse product range, including an online store, retail store, monthly subscription box, and...

A team of people work on painting a dome structure outdoors.

Native American-Owned Creative Company Sending SmokeSygnals for Broader Impact

How 8(a) certification is helping expand reach to public agencies For over a decade, Paula Peters worked as a journalist on Cape Cod, driven by her passion for storytelling and amplifying the voices...