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The guidance, leadership, and valued insight of the Saint Francis University Small Business Development Center definitely made our small business venture come together. The SBDC consultant's expertise in budget analysis and preparation, coupled with her working relationship with the City of Johnstown and Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Center, are what made a life-long dream possible.

Jerome J. Kinley, Vice President
Seasonal Air, LLC

I cannot begin to explain my satisfaction for this program. My recent trip to Australia and New Zealand to promote our new wine preservation system was a resounding success and the opportunity to access international trade would never have arisen without the assistance of the Lehigh University Small Business Development Center. We are currently in negotiation with numerous distributors throughout Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands and expect very promising results.

Steve DiDonato, Director of Sales & Marketing
Wine Saver Pro

The SBDC assisted me not only in completing my business plan and financial projections, but provided valuable information on the marketing and financial feasibility of the expansion of my business. Additionally, the SBDC identified potential funding sources for me to contact to help secure the necessary funding to grow my business.

Mary Lou Couch, Owner
Couch's Subs & Grocery

The Small Business Development Center consultant assisted me in choosing a logo, referred me to a class to help design a database and offered numerous suggestions for promoting my slow business. The SBDC has been a tremendous help to me and I plan to continue using the guidance offered to improve my business.

Maureen A. Evans, President
Hieber's Surgical, Inc.

The Small Business Development Center is certainly an asset to businesses in our region. Meeting you at your web design seminar introduced me to the many resources that the Center provides. Your personal willingness to share your expertise and technical knowledge makes these services all the more accessible.

Michael Karcher
WIX PIX Productions, Inc.

I found the services at the SBDC to be extremely beneficial. Your assistance provided me with information required to make smart, accurate decisions concerning our current ventilation system and direction in design of our future system. I am very grateful for the assistance I received.

Donald Cataldi
Young Galvanizing, Inc.

I am sure that all the companies that have taken part in your programs are as appreciative as are we and hope that you continue to make them available. Our thanks again to you and the staff at the Small Business Development Center.

Rose Humberger
Performance Health, Inc.

You not only showed me the ways to set-up and establish my business, but you prepared me in ways that I never imagined anyone could. You showed me ways to establish goals for my company, techniques to prepare financially and methods to apply strategies that have enable my company to exceed beyond my expectations.

David B. Ulisse, Owner
Architectural Window Concepts

We at EZ Bookkeeping Solutions wish to express our sincerest thank you to all of you at SBDC. As a result of your referrals, we are currently working with several new clients.

Duane Engelharst & Staff
EZ Bookkeeping Solutions

Unlike many other government programs, I would describe the SBDC as a non-bureaucratic and very efficient program operated by local institutions and meeting local needs. They have a proven record of service and accomplishments. I definitely believe the SBDC program is a great resource to all entrepreneurs and existing small businesses in our local area.

Jack A. Roser & Jeffrey S. Brown
Roser Technologies, Inc.

We greatly appreciated the time and work you put into the dream we had of owning our own business. We have expanded our horizons and opened a new wholesale company called B & B Wholesale and we owe all of this to the Small Business Development Center.

Eric D. Burnett, President
B & B Wholesale

The assistance we received has been invaluable. The SBDC walked us through the preparation of a business plan and provided the financial information that enabled us to secure a loan. They not only provided us with the technical information we required to start a new business but also the necessary support and encouragement.

Marty Skladanowski, Owner
Arrow Electric, Inc.

The counseling the SBDC provided was extremely beneficial, I had no idea of what was needed to start and own a business. From the financial projections, market strategy, advertising and market analysis, these are things I had no experience in. I am presently waiting to hear from the bank, and I know without the SBDCs help, I never would have been able to prepare the proper business plan.

Carol McErlane, Owner
Sun Spa Tanning Salon

Everyone we have shown our business plan to has been impressed by the thoroughness and professional look of our plan. Without a doubt, this plan helped us to be in the enviable position of having more than one loan offer to consider.

Mark & Kara Horm
A&B Automotive

Over the years, I have found the Small Business Development Centers to be an invaluable resource for many of my clients. Without the assistance of the SBDC, many small business owners would be unprepared for the challenge of securing bank financing.

Denise F. Hall, Vice President
Sovereign Bank

The help we received from the SBDC was prompt, accurate, and very helpful. The individual we dealt with was confident, informed and conveyed the information completely. Specifically, we saved money by not having to hire a high-price consultant.

Roy H. Hammerstedt, CEO
BioPore, Inc.

The SBDC program is having a positive impact on our business. The consultants have taken a proactive approach to working on the issues that affect our business. They are acting diligently in researching the concerns we have expressed such as money management, marketing, and business planning.

Carlos & Lee Rogers, Owners
Bicycle Therapy

I am a small business owner and the SBDC have been assisting me in various aspects of marketing my business. Their creative ideas, their keen business advice, and their overall concern for their clients is evident in all aspects of their services.

Marilyn Burstin
Insurance Specialist/Financial Consultant

We really appreciate having the opportunity to work with Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center. It is obvious to us that the services provided by your organization to small business owners are vital in this area.

Gary Carlson
Carlson's 5C Feeds

I found the services at the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center to be extremely beneficial. Without SBDC assistance, I would not have been able to obtain the needed financing. I am very grateful for the assistance I received.

Mark Reese
Edmund Burke, Inc.

Through your assistance, we were able to present the bank with a solid financial proposal that allowed us to obtain the financing needed to open andree's Bakery. We are pleased with the service we received. Please know that the Pennsylvania SBDC is working hard to assist the small business community.

Lee & Teresa Andree
Andree's Bakery and Sandwich Shop

If you had not directed me to this opportunity, I would never have heard of it, since you seem to be the only economic development professional in the area who does not refuse to help local consultants. It goes to show that you are the one with the vision of comprehensive economic development, and the greater good of the whole community at heart.

Maria Velez de Berliner
Latin Trade Solutions, Inc.

I really appreciate the efforts of the EMAP program and the overall assistance from the Pennsylvania SBDC. The work of the SBDC and the comprehensive report I received surrounding the environmental issues has saved me valuable time and money.

George Ferrari
Meadville Tool Grinding, Inc.