Stories Archive - Penn State Small Business Development Center

View a collection of our clients' success

Young Entrepreneurs Return for a Performance of a Lifetime

Learn how the Penn State SBDC helped Leah and Jared, owners of Singing Onstage, build a business plan, provide market research, and devise financial projections for their business.

PreLoved is ReLoved

Learn how the Penn State SBDC helped Cara Montarsi Jackson, owner of Caramia's Reloved Fashion LLC, by providing assistance with creating her website and overall marketing strategy.

When One Door Closes, Call it Deadluck

When they decided to start a manufacturing business, Terri and Scott Breindel reached out to the Penn State SBDC for support. Their consultant helped them conduct market research, create a financial proforma, finalize a business plan, and expand their network connections.

Garry Gilliam has launched The Bridge to transform abandoned facilities in underserved towns and into mixed-use “Eco-Villages”. With the help of the Penn State SBDC, Gilliam developed financial projections and a business plan to make his dreams a reality.

Learn how the Penn State SBDC helped Jennifer Malloy, owner of Grounding Roots and Individualized Nutrition LLC (GRIN), manage taxes and insurance and avoid phishing scams.

A New Home for Rising Asian Bakery

Learn how the Penn State SBDC helped Skye Chang, owner of Asian bakery Chew Chew Bun, find potential store locations, shop for a lender, understand the permit application process, and negotiate a lease agreement.

Learn how the Penn State SBDC helped Tyler Keck, owner of Keck's Collision Repair, organize and evaluate his financials to expand his garage and make his dream a reality.

Learn how Penn State SBDC worked with Lisa Duchene, owner of Polished Oak Communications, to support her business modeling and the adoption of QuickBooks.

Making their Mark

Learn how Vincent and Selina Pulizzi worked with the Penn State SBDC to develop business plan and financial projections that helped them secure financing and purchase their family business, Labels by Pulizzi, a printing company in Williamsport, PA.

Learn how Josh Kirby worked with the Penn State Development Center (SBDC) to launch AutumnSpring Counseling, a private counseling practice focused on strategically integrating professional, academic, and mental health topics to help clients evaluate themselves, their careers, and their wellness.