WattersWorks & Company
Saint Francis University SBDC
The SBDC assisted Della in preparing a business plan and projected financial statements, including detailed assumptions. This information enabled her to apply for funding through the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP). Della received two separate CEAP grants, a $2,000 grant, and the second a $3,000 grant. The grants enabled her to upgrade her photography equipment and invest in other business needs such as marketing.
"The counseling I received from the SBDC not only assisted me in receiving the grants, but made me more aware of the day to day management of the business. The SBDC assistance and CEAP grants are a game changer for my business.”
— Della Watters, Owner of WattersWorks & Co.
Everlong Records
Kutztown University SBDC
“The SBDC truly helped us with every step in starting our business. We couldn’t have done it without them. Mark was especially amazing—always friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to answer all our questions.”
West Grove Soaps
The University of Scranton
“I am thrilled to have access to such a wonderful organization as the Scranton SBDC. I greatly appreciate the work you and the SBDC do to help people just like me make their dreams come true!”
Longbranch Game Calls
PennWest Clarion SBDC
Jake and Melinda Stanisch turned their passion for hunting and the outdoors into Longbranch Game Calls in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. The PennWest Clarion SBDC provided guidance on marketing, branding, production, profitability, and growth strategies. The business grew more than 325% in just two years, expanded sales to nearly every state, exhibited at the Great American Outdoor Show, and earned national recognition from Field & Stream. Today, Longbranch Game Calls is becoming a full-time venture for Jake while the Stanisch family continues to support conservation and their local community.
“We owe so much of our rapid growth to Jason Strohm’s business and marketing experience. Whenever we face a complex question or roadblock in our business, Jason has a knack for breaking it down so we can solve it logically and with confidence. Thanks to Jason and the SBDC, our dream is becoming a reality.”
—Jake and Melinda Stanisch, Owners of Longbranch Game Calls
Mantle Archival and Packaging Products
Bucknell University SBDC
Tom Kenly, President of Mantle Archival and Packaging Products, turned to the Bucknell University SBDC for guidance as he worked to rebrand his long-standing company and strengthen its marketing strategy. SBDC consultants provided strategic research, evaluated marketing opportunities, and helped develop financial projections and assumptions for financing. With this support, Mantle successfully moved forward with its new identity and is positioned for future growth.
“We’ve been blessed with assistance from the Bucknell SBDC: we’ve worked with them on marketing strategies, financial projections, & business planning for the launch of Mantle”
— Tom Kenly, President of Mantle Archival and Packaging Products
Forest Ridge Cabins and Campground
PennWest Clarion SBDC
“I appreciate everything Amy and her team has done for us and would not hesitate to recommend or even use again ourselves in the future!”
Wall Firma
University of Pittsburgh SBDC
“The Pitt SBDC international trade program is very responsive and resourceful. I trust them 100%.”
Polish Me Unbothered
Widener University SBDC
As Nicole Rayfield launched Polish Me Unbothered, she faced challenges navigating pricing, organizational structure, advertising, licensing, taxes, and other aspects of scaling her business. Working with her Consultant, Jim Turner, they devised a plan which included a strategic pricing strategy and engaging target market action plan. As a result of their collaborative efforts, Nicole was named the Winner of the Level Up Pitch Competition sponsored by WURD Radio station – a spectacular accomplishment to hold after just one month of officially opening Polish Me Unbothered!
“If I didn’t have his (Jim) help, I don’t think the business would have been this successful in just a month.”
— Nicole Rayfield, Owner of Polished Me Unbothered
Smell The Curry
Temple University SBDC
By working with Temple’s SBDC, Juby has been able to officially become an LLC and has had a website created through our Digital Connect program.
Radius Corporation
Kutztown University SBDC
SBA and Kutztown University SBDC are proud to play a role in helping Radius grow internationally and succeed.
The Chocolate Shoppe at Tulip Hollow Farms
Wilkes University SBDC
Kathryn connected with the Wilkes University SBDC for guidance on business organization, licensing, and industry research as she worked to turn her home-based chocolate business into a formal venture. Through SBDC support and referrals, including specialized guidance on Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture licensing, Kathryn successfully navigated the startup process and transformed her passion for chocolate into a growing small business in Luzerne County.
“I recommend Wilkes University Small Business Development Center to anyone who is even thinking about starting a small business. I don’t know what I would’ve done without them.”
—Kathryn Reynolds, Owner of The Chocolate Shoppe at Tulip Hollow Farms