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The 2008 Salute to Small Business Awards
The US Small Business Administration congratulates the following recipients:
Small Business Person of the Year - Austin Merritt of Merritt Tool Company, Inc. (Kilgore SBDC)

Small Business Development Center of the Year - McLennan College SBDC - Belinda Pillow, Director

Financial Services Champion of the Year - Judy Loden of Greater East Texas Certified Development Corp. (Trinity Valley SBDC)

Minority Small Business Champion of the Year - D. Jorge Urbina of the Law Office of D. Jorge Urbina/ Sendera Title (North Central Texas SBDC)

Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year - Mumammad R. Gaziani of Hiteq Computer Systems, Inc. (Government Contracting SBDC)

Veterans Small Business Champion of the Year - Team! - Timothy C. Woods of the Center for Government Contracting SBDC (Risk Management SBDC)

Small Business Exporter of the Year - Jim Anderson of ETCetera International (International SBDC)

Small Business Person of the Year - Austin Merritt of Merritt Tool Company, Inc. (Kilgore SBDC)

Small Business Development Center of the Year - McLennan College SBDC - Belinda Pillow, Director


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Cathy Keeler
Cathy Keeler named North Texas State Star
Cathy Keeler was named North Texas State Star at the ASBDC’s Annual Conference in Denver, Co. read more

Food Defense Workshop a Success
On Thursday, March 29, 2007 the Food Defense Workshop was held at the Bill Priest Campus of El Centro College. The workshop was hosted by the Risk Management Small Business Development Center (RMSBDC) and co-sponsored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). read more...

SBDC Director Wins Second Place in Success Story Contest.
North Central Texas SBDC director's submission wins second place in success story contest. read more...

Homeland Security Tools for Small Business
Many small business owners have questions, e.g., how is my small company going to have any effect on Homeland Security? What kind of strategic value to the security of our country could a small business have?   read more

Frequently Asked Questions...

I want to start a small business, where do I begin?
First, make an appointment to receive counseling, free of charge, from your local SBDC. Among other talents, our advisors are adept at helping you write a business plan, the "roadmap" for your venture. read more

How much money will I need to start?
You will need two pots of money. One pot will pay for the things you need just to get your new business started. The other pot is to pay your operating costs until your business reaches break-even – that point where you are taking in the same amount of money you are paying out. read more

Can I get a grant?
Contrary to popular belief, grants of cash for business are virtually nonexistent. There are rare instances where a cash grant has been given for some highly specialized type of business or for some unusual situation, but for the great majority of business situations, there are no cash grants. read more

Where can I get help in starting a small business?
Go to the people who know about small business. This includes Small Business Development Centers. There are over 950 in the United States and their counseling services are free.  S.C.O.R.E., which is staffed by retired business executives, is another free source of help. read more
The SBDC Advisory Board
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The SBDC Advisory Board is composed of stakeholders, partners and individuals with extensive small business experience. The function of the Advisory Board is to provide input to the SBDC management regarding the training, education, and assistance needed by small businesses. Through input on SBDC programs from the Board, the SBDC can be sure it is delivering high quality, timely products and services that are truly meeting the needs of the small business sector.
 
     


Members confer with the Regional Director on policy matters, advise the organization regarding the status of small business in the region and represent the aims of the NTSBDC to the business community.


Members   

Mr. Drew Casani
Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center
Fort Worth

Ms. Jacqueline Maki
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth

Mr. Bill Medina
U.S. Small Business Administration
Fort Worth

Mr. Mark Homer
Texas State Representative
Paris

Mr. Raj Nisankarao
National Business Association
Dallas

Mr. J. Robert Hudspeth
Hudspeth & Associates
Dallas

Mr. Lon Welton
Gladewater Economic Development Corp.
Gladewater
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