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Laser-Focused Entrepreneur Sets Eyes on International Sales

Learn how the Penn State SBDC helped Ben Hall acquire industry research, learn current trends, build his sales strategy, and improve marketing and promotion of his company, Lasers for Innovative Solutions (L4is).

Dana Hendrie was working as a 5-star rated tour guide in New York City when the pandemic hit and tourism hut down. Learn how Dana worked with the SBDC to develop a business plan to launch her business.

Learn how Penn State student Thaddeus Lorenz, creator of Tourney, a competitive BMX biking app, worked with the Penn State SBDC to develop a business plan to prepare for potential investors to help him launch his app.

Learn how co-owners Tina Newberry and Lisa Henderson worked with the SBDC to gain the information and resources needed to successfully launch their business, A Little Bird, in downtown Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

Learn how Hanna Stover worked with the Penn State SBDC during the pandemic to help her establish a business plan, apply for economic relief, and open a storefront for her boutique, Momoyo Otsu.

Learn how Maureen Mulvhill, president and CEO of Actuated Medical, worked with the Penn State SBDC to be listed as a vendor on a state-wide medical services procurement portal and reach a wider audience.

Making the Adjustment

Learn how Backcountry Spine & Sport owners, Josh Feldbauer and Morgan Huey, worked with the Penn State SBDC to write a business plan and determine financial projections to help grow and launch their business.

Learn how Andrew Noll worked with the Penn State SBDC to develop a comprehensive business plan and financial projections that helped him open a new location.

Dreams Become Reality During Pandemic

Learn how the Penn State SBDC helped Jamie Smith define a goal and establish a business plan to start her dream, The Pet Pub, a one-stop-shop pet store in State College.

Family Matters

Learn how owners, Jeff Long and Carley Anderson, successfully transitioned their family business, M&R Contracting, Inc. by securing a loan with the help of the Penn State SBDC services.